Bellevue Women

September 8, 2021 | Join us as we kick off the latest Bellevue Women Bible study, "The Beginning: HisStory in Genesis 1-11." Jean Stockdale shares a short introduction highlighting what is to come over the next several weeks. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Donna Gaines, Jean Stockdale, and Dayna Street come together for a special discussion recapping their summer experiences and setting up our Fall 2021 Bible study, "The Beginning: HisStory in Genesis 1-11." For more information and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

In this episode, Donna Gaines and Dayna Street speak with Virginia Roberts and Maysey Floyd on the special subjects of adoption and foster care. How does our understanding of adoption compare with how the Bible describes us as being the adoptive children of God through Jesus Christ? They'll also discuss the vital need for Godly adoptive parents and what the process of foster care looks like.

Donna Gaines and Dayna Street are joined by Grace Wade and Leslie Hollowell for an important discussion on navigating today's landscape with young boys and girls. Whether it's social media, identity, morality, or some new craze, there is a lot to figure out from a Christian worldview. For more information and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Taking the conversation beyond our study of the Sermon on the Mount in This Present Kingdom, this special episode of The AfterWord discusses Kingdom Friendships. How do we take the lessons of the Bible and apply them to our everyday relationships? For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Celebration Matthew 7:13-29 | Kingdom Wisdom Wrapping up the AfterWord series for this season, Donna, Jean, and Dayna talk about the spiritual discipline of celebration. Along with guest Laura Simons, the ladies discuss the joy of celebrating the big and small things of life since we are children in God's kingdom. For more information about this study and other resources, vis...

Spiritual Discipline: Celebration Matthew 7:13-29 | Kingdom Wisdom Donna Gaines brings This Present Kingdom to a close by pointing out the differences between the narrow path of salvation and the wide path of this world. When we choose to root ourselves in God and His Word, while advancing His kingdom, we find the ultimate satisfaction. For more information about this study and other resources, vi...

Spiritual Discipline: Submission Matthew 7:1-12 | Kingdom Doers Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap this week's passage about Jesus' instructions on judging others and learning to submit yourself to God so that He can use you to your best potential. This week's episode is all about keeping perspective and trusting God. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Submission Matthew 7:1-12 | Kingdom Doers Within Week 9 of This Present Kingdom, Jean Stockdale discusses what it means to be a "kingdom dweller" and seeks to explain the distinctions between true religion and false religion; between spiritual truth and spiritual hypocrisy. From Scripture, Jean cautions against becoming judgmental of others, while also encouraging a growth in...

Spiritual Discipline: Fasting Matthew 6:16-34 | Kingdom Seekers Donna, Jean, and Dayna dive deeper into the spiritual discipline of fasting, an intentional practice of sacrificing a normal, daily function in order to draw closer to the Lord. Along with encouraging us, they give practical steps and examples for us to use when fasting and seeking the Kingdom of God. For more information about this s...

Spiritual Discipline: Fasting Matthew 6:16-34 | Kingdom Seekers Week 8 of This Present Kingdom sees Donna Gaines examining Matthew 6 to share how we are to practice fasting as believers. Whether you choose to forgo food, social media, or something else, fasting is all about keeping God first. Join Donna for this exciting edition of This Present Kingdom, the Women's Ministry study at Bellevue Bapti...

Spiritual Discipline: Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 | Kingdom Prayer Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap of this week 7's discussion of the Lord's Prayer. They also share about their personal prayer lives and give encouragement to use the Lord's Prayer as our model when praying to God. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 | Kingdom Prayer For week 7 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Donna Gaines breaks down the Lord's Prayer. Donna also highlights the importance of coming before the Father in prayer as a vital practice of maintaining a relationship with Him. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Giving Matthew 6:1-8 | Kingdom Righteousness Donna, Jean, and Dayna, along with special guest Roz Martin, recap week 6’s theme of drawing to the secret place of Jesus’ presence instead of drawing attention to ourselves. They also highlight the spiritual discipline of giving, where Roz gives personal experience and encouragement to give and serve to others. For more informatio...

Spiritual Discipline: Giving Matthew 6:1-8 | Kingdom Righteousness For week 6 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Jean Stockdale discusses Jesus’ warning of practicing our righteousness in front of others to draw attention to ourselves. Jean also talks about how Jesus’ presence is our secret place where we can feel led to give to others. For more information about this study and other resources,...

Spiritual Discipline: Meditation Matthew 5:31-48 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 2 Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap week 5’s discussion of the last verses in Mathew 5. They also highlight the spiritual discipline of meditation, encouraging others to meditate on the Word of God in order to live as citizens of His kingdom. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/wome...

Spiritual Discipline: Meditation Matthew 5:31-48 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 2 For week 5 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Jean Stockdale wraps up Matthew 5, discussing three themes found in verses 31-48: 1. God’s plan for marriage 2. God’s purpose for justice 3. God’s pattern for maturity For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Disciplines: Silence and Solitude Matthew 5:21-30 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 1 Donna, Jean, and Dayna go deeper into the spiritual disciplines of silence and solitude and the importance of spending intentional time in silence with God to hear His voice. They also share their personal experiences, encouraging others to seek solitude in the Lord. For more information about this study a...

Spiritual Disciplines: Silence and Solitude Matthew 5:21-30 | Kingdom Disorientation, Part 1 For week 4 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Donna Gaines discusses Jesus’ instructions on how to find reconciliation with ourselves and others by first going to the Lord in solitude and surrendering our hearts to Him. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Service Matthew 5:13-20 | Kingdom Dwellers Donna, Jean, and Dayna, along with special guest Angie Wilson, recap week 3’s discussion on the importance of being the salt and light for God’s kingdom. They also highlight the spiritual discipline of service and give practical examples and advice for serving others. For more information about this study and other resources, visit b...

Spiritual Discipline: Service Matthew 5:13-20 | Kingdom Dwellers For week 3 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Jean Stockdale discusses how we should live in this kingdom on earth, as representatives of Christ in His kingdom. Diving deeper into the passage in Matthew 5, this week focuses on the importance of being the salt and light for kingdom of God. For more information about this study and o...

Spiritual Discipline: Guidance Matthew 5:7-12 | Kingdom Attitudes, Part 2 Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap week 2's discussion of the remaining four beatitudes as a continuation of the study in Matthew 5-7. They also discuss this week's spiritual discipline of guidance and how God's Word guides our everyday lives. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Discipline: Guidance Matthew 5: 7-12 | Kingdom Attitudes, Part 2 For week 2 of This Present Kingdom Bible Study, Donna Gaines discusses the four remaining beatitudes that center on our relationship with others. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Spiritual Disciplines: Simplicity and Worship Matthew 5: 1-6 | Kingdom Attitudes, Part 1 In Episode 1, Donna, Jean, and Dayna recap week 1 of the Bible study, discussing the first four beatitudes found in Matthew 5: 1-6 with the following themes for each beatitude: Redemption (v. 3), Repentance (v. 4), Restraint (v. 5), and Renewal/Ravenous (v. 5). They also dive deeper into the importance of simp...

Spiritual Disciplines: Simplicity and Worship Matthew 5: 1-6 | Kingdom Attitudes, Part 1 For Week 1, Jean Stockdale leads the verse-by-verse study of Matthew 5-7, and what the first four beatitudes look like in our relationship with God. Found in Matthew 5: 1-6 are the first four beatitudes: 1. The poor in spirit 2. Those who mourn 3. The meek 4. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness This...