Bible Study Guides
- Annual study guides feature careful biblical scholarship, true life stories, and ideas for discussion, journaling, and prayer.
- Faithful to Anabaptist Mennonite theology.
- All from the perspective of contemporary Mennonite women.
- Commissioned jointly by Mennonite Women USA and Canadian Women in Mission. Published by Faith & Life through Mennonite Publishing Network.
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2008: Your Treasure, Your Heart: Women and the Stewardship of Money, by Patricia Burdette, is the third in the series on time, talent and treasure. Each of the 12 lessons and the closing worship focuses on Jesus’ words about money. This guide is ideal for use by women’s groups or for a Sunday school quarter. Thoughtful questions make this guide helpful for individual devotions and journaling. Developed by Mennonite Women USA and Canadian Women in Mission, the guide is published by Faith & Life. Copies can be purchased for $8.29 plus $2 postage by calling Mennonite Publishing Network at 800-245-7894 or go to MPN. |
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Patricia says in her introduction, “Money is an extremely intimate subject for most of us. But the Scriptures talk a great deal about money and what we do with it. We Christians worship a God who cares deeply that our wealth, on loan to us, is used in a way that reflects God’s love for all.” |
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| 2007: Freely You Have Received, Freely Give: Women and the Stewardship of Gifts, by Susan Classen, is the second in a trilogy on time, talent, and treasure. The guide has 12 lessons plus a closing worship, making it ideal for women's groups and Sunday school quarters. Developed by Mennonite Women USA and Canadian Women in Mission, the guide is published by Faith & Life. Copies can be purchased for $8.29 plus $2 postage by calling Mennonite Publishing Network at 800-245-7894 or go to MPN. |
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2006: My Times Are in Your Hands: Women and the Stewardship of Time, by Melissa Miller, is the first in a trilogy on time, talent, and treasure. The guide has 11 lessons. Also included are 10-minute devotionals based on the Bible study lessons, a litany for new leaders by Rhoda Keener, an Advent service by Jan Springer Rheinheimer and an Easter service by Ruth Johnston. Sold out. |
| 2005: Clothe Yourself in Love by Jennifer Davis Sensenig, associate pastor of Pasadena (Calif.) Mennonite Church, concludes our three-part Bible study series on life essentials: food, shelter, and clothing. A challenging yet hopeful study, Clothe Yourself in Love includes present-day stories, discussion questions, plus “Outerwear” and “Innerwear” sections: ideas for putting our beliefs into action and questions for private journaling. For groups that prefer short devotionals, a 10-minute version of each of the 10 lessons is included in the study guide. This Bible study guide also includes a Christmas program by Rachel Miller Jacobs, South Bend, Ind., an Easter program by Melissa Miller, Winnipeg, Man., and a litany for the installation of leaders by Elaine W. Good, Lititz, Pa. Copies may be purchased for $7. Send checks to Mennonite Women USA, P. O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227. |
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2004: 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. For free supplement to lesson four, Readers' Theatre, "Hannah" by Jennifer Davis Sensenig, contact us. Copies of Bible study guide may be purchased for $7. Send checks to Mennonite Women USA, P. O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227. |
| 2003: Bread to Strengthen the Heart is a study of biblical banquets, 10 lessons take you through the steps of a banquet, from invitation to cleanup, and conclude with a joyful feast. Author Heidi Regier Kreider, pastor of Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, Kan., begins each lesson with a story of a present-day meal from settings around the world. Sessions end with focused discussion, sharing, and prayer around the table. “Food for Thought” sections offer guidance for private journaling between gatherings. Copies may be purchased for $7. Send checks to Mennonite Women USA, P. O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227. |
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2002: Call Us Anew: Joy for the Journey, a study of Philippians, written by Anita Jantzen. Copies may be purchased by sending $7 to Mennonite Women USA, P.O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227. |
2001: Call us Anew: How then shall we Live? a study of the Sermon on the Mount, written by Linda Gehman Peachey. Copies may be purchased by sending $7 to Mennonite Women USA, P.O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227.
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2000: One Body, One Spirit: Building the City of God, a study of Nehemiah, written by Susanne Coalson Donoghue. Copies may be purchased by sending $7 to Mennonite Women USA, P.O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227.
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1999: One Body, One Spirit: Walking in Love, a study of Ephesians, written by Karen Martens Zimmerly. Sold out.
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1998: Sisterhood/Servanthood: Mending a Broken World, a study of John, written by Rose Mary Stutzman. Copies may be purchased by sending $7 to Mennonite Women USA, P.O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227.
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1997: Sisterhood/Servanthood: Coming to the Table, a study of Psalms/Luke, written by Melanie Zuercher. Copies may be purchased by sending $7 to Mennonite Women USA, P.O. Box 347, Newton, KS 67114; (800)794-5101 , ext. 227. |
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