Bible Studies

As the foundation of all we believe and all we do, women meet regularly to study God’s word for spiritual growth and fellowship. “Do you best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

Monday

1:00 – 3:00 PM. | September 9 – Spring 2025 (18 weeks).

Good & Angry by David Powlison.

We know anger affects us negatively, but we don’t know any other way to respond when life goes wrong. Good and Angry by David Powlison contends that anger is more than a problem to solve. Anger is our complex human response to things we perceive as wrong in a complex world, thus we must learn how to fruitfully and honestly deal with it. Powlison undertakes an in-depth exploration of the roots of anger, moral judgment, and righteous response by looking in a surprising place: God’s own anger…his anger is good and redemptive. Powlison offers practical help for people who struggle with irritation, complaining, or bitterness and gives guidance for how to respond constructively when life goes wrong.

There will be no childcare. The book can be purchased at Amazon ($16.49) or New Growth Press ($17.17). This study will alternate meeting at the homes of Deb Grathwol & Vicki Wickenheiser, both in Bridgewater. To sign up, contact leaders, Deb Grathwol or Vicki Wickenheiser.


Tuesday

9:00 – 11:00 AM. | September 10 – November 19.

In His Image by Jen Wilkin.

This is a study of 10 ways God calls us to reflect His character. The structure will include the study, a short Q&A time, and prayer. Purchase the book on your own for about $7.  Childcare will be available with moms contributing to cover the cost of the sitter. This study will meet at Cindy Kewley’s home.

To sign up, contact leaders Dorothy Scheel or Cindy Kewley.


Thursday

6:00 AM. | September 12 – December 12.

Psalms, Volume 2: Finding the Way to Prayer and Praise by Kathleen Nielson.

Each lesson guides the study of one psalm and then provides the tools for more independent study of another thematically related psalm. Book cost is $15. There will be no childcare. This study will meet at the home of Kathy Bowen.

To sign up, contact leaders Kathy Bowen or Kristen Ulmer.


9:30 – 11:00 AM. | September 19 – November 21.

1-2 Peter: Living hope in a Hard World by Lydia Brownback.

Through the themes of suffering, the transformative power of God, spiritual authority, false teachers, and the last days, Peter directs us to the God who is faithful in our trials, working them for His glory and for our Good. The cost for the book is $14.99.  There is no childcare. Class size is limited. The group will meet at Kendra Shickel’s home.

To sign up, contact leaders Kendra Shickel or Debby Walsh.


7:00 – 8:45 PM. | September 5 – November 21.

Isaiah: The Lord Saves by Kathleen Nielson.

Part I of a two-part study. What a treasure we have in the book of Isaiah! God’s inspired word through his prophet. It is some of the most beautiful poetry in the Bible; a theological masterpiece; a glimpse into God’s perspective on human history; a magnificent presentation of his redemptive plan. Isaiah is a large book, not just in number of words and chapters. The prophet’s ‘vision’ (Isa. 1:1) given to him as the very word of the Lord (Isa. 1:2) involves insight into truths that stretch from creation to the final day, from Mount Zion in Jerusalem to the Zion that will someday encompass the whole re-created earth. Isaiah was enabled by God to see and to communicate what the course of history looks like to the one who ordains all of it. It is a dizzying prospect. 

There will be no childcare. This class will meet at the home of Barbara Nuckols.

To sign up, contact leaders Barbara Nuckols or Jerrica Nixon. 


7:00 – 9:00 PM. | September 12 – November 21 (every other week).

Saints & Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus by Nancy Guthrie.

The story of Jesus in the Gospels includes all kinds of interesting people—some who claimed to be saints but proved to be scoundrels, as well as scoundrels who were transformed into saints. Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus provides a fresh look into what shaped and motivated people such as John the Baptist, Peter, the Pharisees, Zacchaeus, Judas, Caiaphas, Barabbas, Stephen, and Paul. Each of their stories help us to see the generous grace of Jesus toward the worst of sinners more clearly. Book is $6.50 on Amazon or nancyguthrie.com.  There is no childcare.  This study will meet at the home of Grace Yoder in Harrisonburg.  

To sign up, contact leaders Grace Yoder, Kate Meyerhoeffer, or Jessie Shickel


Friday/Viernes

5:00 PM. | September 13.

Manso y humilde: El corazón de Cristo para los pecadores y heridos | Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund.

Los cristianos conocen lo que Cristo Jesús ha hecho, pero, ¿quién es Él? ¿Cuál es Su corazón para Su pueblo, el cual va fatigado y vacilante en su jornada hacia el cielo? Jesús dijo que Él es «manso y humilde de corazón». Este libro refleja esas palabras, y revela una verdad central, aunque ignorada, sobre quién es Él para los pecadores y las personas que sufren hoy en día. Se proporciona cuidado de niños. Nos reuniremos en el edificio de la iglesia en el Salón C-105.  Para registrarse, comuníquese con Ninive Logie.

Christians know what Jesus Christ has done, but who is He? What is His deepest heart for His people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said He is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who He is for sinners and sufferers today. Childcare is provided. We will meet at the church building in Room C-105.  To sign up, contact leader Ninive Logie.