52 Weeks In The Word - Week 1

Welcome!  We are so glad you are interested in reading through the Bible with us this year!  Our heart is that this small group will be an encouragement to you as we set out to read God's Word this year.  

What We Will Do:

We are using the reading plan from 52 Weeks in the Word by Trillia J. Newbell.  If you would like a downloadable reading plan to print off, click here.  If you have not already received your book, contact Ginger or Matt.  The book is not necessary to begin, but you will need the reading plan.

Each week we will post a new blog post with a brief introduction to that week's reading that can be found right here.  You may also post comments or questions on that week's reading on this page.  

We will not actually be meeting together for this group. However, Matt and I have placed you in small groups to encourage each of you through out the year to stay focused on the goal of reading through the Bible this year.  Feel free to encourage us as we read as well!  We are studying right along with you.  You will receive a text message or a message in WhatsApp about twice a week from us, encouraging you all to keep reading.

If you have any questions or comments about your week's reading, feel free to reach out in your texting small group, or feel free to post your comments or questions on that week's blog post.

Our "Day 1" is beginning the first Monday of January, which is January 6, 2025.  This reading plan is designed to read Monday through Saturday, and have a day of rest / study on Sunday.  If you need, you can always use Sunday to catch up!  

Ways to Accomplish Your Daily Reading:

1. Pray before you read.
   
   
2. Read your daily Bible reading in the translation you can most easily understand.
   
   
3. Feel free to listen to your Bible reading!  If reading is not something you truly enjoy, don't let that keep you from time in God's Word.  There are many Bible Apps that allow you to listen to scripture in a variety of translations.  For example, www.BibleGateway.com offers a wide variety for you to listen, giving you the ability to listen while you are in the car or while on your daily walk.

Below you will find a short intro and welcome video.