Bible studies on life essentials:
Secure in God's House

In times of heightened anxiety, Christians have a comforting, joyful message to share about the security we find in God Most High. 

Secure in God’s House by Ann Weber Becker of Kitchener, Ont., begins with shelter-related images of God and examines stories of some lesser-known biblical women, such as Jehosheba in 2 Kings or Rizpah in 2 Samuel. The study concludes with a blessing service in which participants move through their church building, remembering its ministries in prayer. Another short house blessing service may be used by groups that meet in each other's homes.

For groups that prefer short devotionals, a 10-minute version of each of the 10 lessons is included in the study guide.

Bonus features available here (PDF format):
•  Readers’ theatre scripts of two Bible stories, prepared by Jennifer Davis Sensenig, Pasadena, Calif.: Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2) and Tamar (2 Samuel 13:1-20).
•  A printable bookmark listing the scriptures and themes for each lesson. Give them to each group member as a reminder of scriptures to read before your meeting. If you like, there's room to write in the dates of each coming meeting.
•  A summary of the optional activities that would require advance preparation.
•  A printable compilation of the readings used in the church blessing service for the final lesson.
•  A link to the lyrics for "Shelter," a song by Bill Batstone and Andy Crouch.
•  Devocionales en Español (Spanish language devotionals)

Here’s how to order.

Study contents

•    Rifted Rock—In the Shelter of God (Moses finds shelter in the mountain as Yahweh passes over)
•    Sheepfold—In the Shelter of Jesus (The Good Shepherd provides protection within and beyond the fold)
•    Dwelling Place—In the Shelter of the Spirit (The Spirit dwells in us)
•    Greenhouse—Shelter for Nurture (Hannah longs for a child but is able to let him go)
•    Tent and Temple—Staying Put and Moving On (God is with us as we put down roots and as we journey to new places)
•    Tomb—A Shelter for Mourning (Rizpah mourns her slain sons)
•    Guesthouse—Shelter for Travelers (The Shunammite woman offers shelter to the prophet Elisha)
•    House of Horrors—When Shelter Does Not Protect (Tamar is attacked by her half-brother)
•    Refuge—Shelter from Danger (Jehosheba protects her infant nephew, who later becomes king)
•    God’s Faithful Shelter—Now and Forever  (Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us, a place where there will be plenty of room)
•    At Home in God’s House—A Celebration and Blessing

Canadian Women in Mission and Mennonite Women USA work together to produce annual Bible study guides for Anabaptist women.  

To order additional copies
    U.S. residents: Order study guides by sending checks (made out to Mennonite Women USA) for $5 U.S. per copy to the MW USA office.
    Canadian residents: Order guides directly from the Canadian Mennonite Resource Centre; cost (which will be billed) is $6 Cdn. plus postage and GST.  E-mail your order or call toll free: (866) 888-6785.

Please specify which study guide you wish to receive.