Our symbol with the cross, water, and a water lily - identifies the Women of the ELCA as children of God; baptized, forgiven, adopted into God’s family. It is a reminder of the growth, beauty, and vitality that rises out of that life-giving baptismal water. It is also a reminder to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

What is a Bible Study All About?

 “Whenever two or three are GATHERED in my name, I am there among them.”      Matthew 18:20 

Bible Studies are each as unique, creative and different as the person planning and the women attending. They seek to experience the presence of God during their time together. 

CORE elements of an effective Bible Study are: 

JOY….…SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE…....COMMUNITY

BE JOYFUL

   BE CREATIVE

LET THE HOLY SPIRIT LEAD

SUGGESTIONS:

• Welcome all who come to the meeting. visitors, guests, occasional seekers
• Include everyone in discussions, prayer, planning, leading
• Use all types of prayer, music, art, movement, current events, books, DVDs
• Create your own rituals, you are sacrament makers
• Create a prayerful environment, candles, flowers, prayer shawl…..
• Use the articles in the “Gather” Magazine for discussion topics
• Be flexible to change your plans; find God present in current sharing of group. Leads to      spontaneous and healing prayer.
• Honor confidential sharing of personal information
• Encourage women to feel free to move around to different Bible Studies
• It’s optional to serve refreshments
• It’s optional to have a project unique to your Bible Study

  ---

2022 Circle Schedule