I'm Hosting a New On-Line Bible Study!

I'm excited and extremely nervous to tread new territory and host my first on-line Bible study.  Why does it make me nervous?
                             1.  I have never taken an on-line study before.  I've never even researched them.  
                              2.  I'm extremely technologically challenged.
                              3.  I'm afraid it will flop.

But greater than my fears and nerves is my confidence in Christ.  You see, the whole idea popped in my head when I was taking a spiritual retreat day with God.  I wasn't even thinking about Bible studies.  I was reading  and praying through Jennie Allen's book, "Anything."   I was asking God to be big...  to plant dreams bigger than me inside my heart and mind.  And, I was surrendered to do anything.

So, here we are.  I decided not to run.  With each faithful step I've taken, God has opened another door.  And that is the exciting part for me.  

Here are the details for the study:

What is it about?  How many times have you said the word "if" in your mind or out loud already today?  I've realized over the past few months how I have let this simple word with two letters slowly take over my heart and mind.  In this study we are going to look at the power of this word and learn to replace it with the words, "I'm following."  God has amazing plans for each of our lives.  We'll dig in with a short, brief study each week and see what He has in store for us individually and together.

How will it work? 
1.  Next week I will post the message I shared at our Women's Kick off this past Sunday night on our You Tube Channel.  Go to www.youtube.com and add the channel FirstWomensMinistry.  If it doesn't work, let me know and I'll find someone to help us figure it out (remember, I'm technologically challenged).

2.  I will post a short 5-7 minute brief teaching time on our You Tube Channel by January 23.

3.  If you have emailed me (hgillespie@fccn.org) that you want to take this class, then I will email you the questions and scriptures for you to look over during the week.

4.  I will host a live on-line class each Wednesday beginning January 30 from 9-9:30 a.m. and then again in the evening from 8:30-9:00 p.m.  This will be a private class.  You must sign up for it through me so I can securely invite you to participate.  I will have a webcam so you will be able to see and hear me.  If you have a webcam, the class will be able to see and hear you as well.  If you do not have a webcam, you will be able to see and hear those who do and you can enter the class through typing your thoughts. You do not have to do the live on-line class to participate.

What is the cost?
Since this is our first pilot, the cost is covered.

What do I need to do to sign up?
Email me at hgillespie@fccn.org.  Let me know if you will do the live class and if so, which one you prefer.

Who can participate?  Is it just for women from First Christian?
It is now open to anyone as long as spots are open.

Feel free to send me any questions you have!  Thank you for treading new territory with me.  I have a feeling we will laugh a lot through this new experience!

Holly