Weekly Update
Hi ladies,
Randy and I enjoyed a nice time away to see the Wizard but, There’s No Place Like Home! A special thank you to Joanne and Pamela for leading your time together!
If you missed this past week, like I did, or want a refresher on Pamela’s 1 Timothy lesson, you can find her summary on the Summary Page or by going to Home>About> Current Session Schedule and clicking on April 23.
Carol Durham along with Karen Hickey will be coordinating and hosting our Bruncheon on May 21. As we are not meeting on May 7, Carol will have a sign-up sheet this week. Therefore, please consider what delicious dish you would like to contribute. She will have the sign-up sheet again on May 14. If you miss both of these times to sign up, we will offer additional options for you to join the list. This will be a fun and very delicious way to conclude our Spring session, and I hope you are planning to be with us.
A huge thank you to those who have already had your picture taken for the Member Directory. Your smiling faces are such a joy to see. If you have not had your picture taken yet, please do it this Thursday or send your picture to Christy Britt at christybritt1@yahoo.com
Pamela will be leading our lesson again this week keeping the spotlight on Timothy. Our lesson is titled – A Swan Song, and she will be drawing from scripture in 2nd Timothy. Make sure to get ready for our time together by reading the relevant verses and considering the questions that Pamela has shared below.
Paul encourages Timothy to “fan into flame” his spiritual gift (2 Timothy 1:6).
How can we rekindle or strengthen our faith and spiritual gifts today, especially during seasons of discouragement?
Suffering is a major theme in this letter (2 Timothy 2:3–6, 3:10–12).
How does Paul’s perspective on hardship challenge the way we typically view difficulties in our Christian walk? Share your thoughts and feelings that came to mind when reflecting on Paul’s situation while imprisoned at Mamertine and how you might think differently after learning how Paul faced his imprisonment.
Paul warns about false teachers and people turning away from sound doctrine (2 Timothy 4:3–4).
What are some modern-day examples of this, and how can believers stay grounded in truth without becoming harsh or defensive? In what ways can we ensure that our minds and consciences remain pure in a world that often promotes defilement?
In 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Paul emphasizes the power and purpose of Scripture.
How can we move beyond simply reading the Bible to allowing it to truly shape our attitudes, decisions, and daily lives?
I’ve really missed everyone this past week and I am looking forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Until then,
Cindy
