tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post2481126776057668865..comments2009-11-22T18:36:13.733-06:00Comments on A Bee In Her Bonnet: Two Or MoreMeaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13896094667756636289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post-27859436073040741722007-01-30T23:31:00.000-06:002007-01-30T23:31:00.000-06:00All -
Since this post, a friend and former studen...All -<br /><br />Since this post, a friend and former student of the ministry took the time to explain the principles behind the choices made by this ministry....something my leader failed to do even after I questioned the policy. Knowing the reason behind the policy has greatly changed my perspective although I still feel you can never pray enough. Thanks for all of your encouragement - you guys are great!<br /><br />MegMeaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13896094667756636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post-3518394280918302292007-01-23T19:52:00.000-06:002007-01-23T19:52:00.000-06:00I found your blog by chance... googling! I like yo...I found your blog by chance... googling! I like your style. <br /><br />I'm guessing which Bible study this might be. I completed 4 years of the one I think it is--a number of years ago. I LOVED the teaching and Bible study, and I learned a tremendous amount, but I did find that "fellowship" was missing. (I don't remember the prayer policy.) I did notice that there appeared to be a great "divide" between the leadership and the "attendees." Perhaps that's what Shelly (above) was expressing too. Ultimately, I ended up taking theology classes at a local Christian university as a follow-on. Definitely, if you're a keen student of the Bible, I'd say continue with this ministry. However, if you're interested in fellowship and deep prayer, you might want to consider another kind of group. Blessings!Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post-69872945703774719552007-01-19T00:05:00.000-06:002007-01-19T00:05:00.000-06:00I stumbled across your blog from Hollie's blog. I ...I stumbled across your blog from Hollie's blog. I too am very familiar with this Bible Study group. I was a leader for 5 years and finished 7 years total. I totally get your concern about not praying. I had the same concern. The reason for not praying together is not so that your denomination will not be revealed though. :) It is funny that as I sit here about to type the reasons for not praying in the small group, I am suddenly puzzled and wondering why there ISN'T a prayer in the small group? I will say that I benefited greatly from that Bible study and for what it's worth, the leaders have prayer time at the beginning of the leader's meeting each time they meet, AND they meet before class and pray together as well. And they do encourage prayer through the prayer request list that you do. But I'm with you---what's another few minutes to add to the night to pray together? Anyway---I don't know you at all but you look like someone I could be great friends with! :) Your little boy is precious!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06372995707371398124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post-81165047984773200752007-01-16T22:11:00.000-06:002007-01-16T22:11:00.000-06:00I am very familiar with this bible study as I atte...I am very familiar with this bible study as I attended it for 4 years. What a blesing it was. I look forwrd to going back and continuing some day. I never quite got over the prayer policy, very hard to understand. I have 3 very good friends who attend the Garland study and will probe them a little, 2 are in leadership. I have always wondered and never asked. I agree we don't pray enough and it seems so odd to gather with sisters, share personal prayer requests and then not pray about it as a group.<br />KakiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post-81489895338159582242007-01-15T13:33:00.000-06:002007-01-15T13:33:00.000-06:00This seems really strange to me too. What a bummer...This seems really strange to me too. What a bummer to not end a personal Bible study with prayer. Praying for and with each other is the glue that makes small groups bond together. <br /><br />Since starting classes at a non-denominational seminary, I have heard some people say they don't like to tell people their denomination because they don't want to be pigeon-holed. That seems strange to me, as if we should be ashamed of the church background that has shaped us. With all the ways my denomination is misunderstood, I am still proud to be part of it and want to enter discussions to clear up those misunderstandings. <br /><br />I hope that you can still enjoy and grow from the Bible study, but I understand your hesitancy about the omission of prayer. I'll be praying that you have God's wisdom and discernment in the situation!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750065987444979901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285348989030478658.post-41661168023997338472007-01-15T12:31:00.000-06:002007-01-15T12:31:00.000-06:00Wow, that is shocking, saddening and potentially s...Wow, that is shocking, saddening and potentially sinful circumstances! My prayer: "Lord give Meagan guidance and direction as to what You would have her do. May Your will be done, no matter the cost."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com