Bellevue Women

"Rooted" | Colossians 2:4-15 | Spiritual Warfare In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines is joined by co-host Dayna Street and special guests Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell for a special discussion on being "rooted." When we have a firm foundation, we can face the arguments of this world without being swayed. Enjoy this important talk centered on spiritual warfare as we learn the benefits of taking root in Christ. For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rooted" | Colossians 2:4-15 Donna Gaines speaks during Week Five of the Bellevue Women study "All That Matters." Looking at Colossians 2:4-15, we will see what it means to be "rooted." For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rich" | Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 | Suffering: Finding Joy in Different Seasons of Life In this week's episode of The AfterWord, host Dayna Street talks with our special guests, Peggy Williams and Leslie Hollowell, about the different seasons of life and how we can find all that we need in Jesus Christ. Whether you are facing a time of grief or anticipation, don't lose sight of the One who cares for you most. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rich" | Colossians 1:24 - 2:3 During Week Four of "All That Matters," Dayna Street teaches on the topic of "Rich" out of Colossians 1:24-2:3. We'll touch on the value of suffering, how the presence of God has been manifested throughout time, and see why community is so important for believers. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Reconciled" | Colossians 1:15-23 | Discouragement and Depression In this week's episode of The AfterWord, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are joined by Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams for a discussion on fighting discouragement and depression. The last few years have seen an exponential growth in these areas, so how can we use the truth of scripture to overcome these struggles? For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Reconciled" | Colossians 1:15-23 In Week Three of "All That Matters," Donna Gaines teaches on the theme of "Reconciled" out of Colossians 1:15-23. These verses teach us who Christ is and how His life forever changed the trajectory of ours For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rescued" | Colossians 1: 9-14 | Guarding Our Hearts and Minds In this week's episode, Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are joined once again by our guests for this season: Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams. The group will talk about what it means to have been redeemed by Christ and how we can guard our minds to remain in this truth. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Rescued" | Colossians 1:9-14 Join us for our Spring 2022 study titled "All That Matters—Walk Worthy: The Message of Colossians and Philemon." In our second lesson from the study, Donna Gaines teaches on the theme of "Rescued" out of Colossians 1:9-14. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Reminded" | Colossians 1:1-8 | Fear and Anxiety Kicking off a new season of The AfterWord, host Donna Gaines and co-host Dayna Street are joined by Leslie Hollowell and Peggy Williams for a great discussion on fear and anxiety. Leslie and Peggy will talk about healthy thinking habits, what they've seen during counseling sessions with others, and the benefits of trusting God through our trials. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

"Reminded" | Colossians 1:1-8 Join us for our Spring 2022 study titled "All That Matters—Walk Worthy: The Message of Colossians and Philemon." In Week One, Donna Gaines teaches on the theme of "Reminded" out of Colossians 1:1-8. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

Introduction | Colossians and Philemon Join us as we kick off a new semester in Bellevue Women! Donna Gaines introduces our Spring 2022 study: "All That Matters—Walk Worthy: The Message of Colossians and Philemon." For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story Continues | Genesis 11 In our final session of "The AfterWord" for Fall 2021, Donna Gaines and Dayna Street are joined by Leslie Hollowell as they discuss ministry, singleness, and how God opens up doors. For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story Continues | Genesis 11 In the closing chapter of our study in Genesis, Donna Gaines walks us through Genesis 11 as we look at the Tower of Babel and trace the descendants of Noah to the introduction of Abraham. For more information about this bible study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Noah's Family Tree | Genesis 9:19-10 In this week's episode, Donna Gaines and Dayna Street are joined by Angela Dormer as she tells the story of her family. Living with a spouse formerly in the military and having taken part in an international adoption, she shares how God has provided for her family and taught her to trust Him. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Noah's Family Tree | Genesis 9:19-10 During Week 9 of "The Beginning," Donna Gaines walks us through the story of Noah's family tree by looking at Genesis 9-10. "The Beginning" is a weekly Bible study hosted by Bellevue Women. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Noah - After the Flood | Genesis 8-9:18 Donna Gaines and Dayna Street sit down with Bellevue's Director of Story, Abbey Dane, to talk about the importance of discipleship. Whether you have been a believer for five days or 50 years, we can all grow as Christians by taking part in a discipleship group. To learn more about discipleship at Bellevue, you can visit www.bellevue.org/discipleship. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Noah - After the Flood | Genesis 8-9:18 Donna Gaines continues our look at "The Story of Noah" as we embark on Lesson Eight of "The Beginning." Teaching out of Genesis 8-9, we'll see how God taught Noah how to wait on His timing and obey His instruction. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Noah - Before the Flood | Genesis 6:8-7:24 Donna Gaines, Dayna Street, and Jean Stockdale come together for an update on Jean's story and how God is using her journey with cancer to reveal more about Himself. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Noah - Before the Flood | Genesis 6:8-7:24 Donna Gaines teaches on the story of Noah before the flood during Lesson Seven of "The Beginning" with Bellevue Women. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Adam's Family Tree | Genesis 4:25-6:7 In this week's episode, Donna and Dayna speak with Bellevue Women small group leader Diane Cook about her story and discuss the different ways in which God can use tragedy for His glory. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Adam's Family Tree | Genesis 4:25-6:7 Donna Gaines walks us through "The Story of Adam's Family Tree" in this session of Bellevue Women's "The Beginning." For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Cain and Abel | Genesis 4:1-24 Dayna Street leads us in Lesson Five of "The Beginning" as we look at the story of Cain and Abel. We'll come to understand how the birth of sin led to anger, jealousy, and murder on earth. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Adam and Eve | The Fall | Genesis 3 In this week's episode, Donna and Dayna speak with one of our Bellevue Women small group leaders, Aimee Hale, about her family's tragic story and how God has been working in her life since that terrible day. Just as the Fall of humanity in Genesis 3 was a low point which God used in telling His story of redemption, our own tragedies can be redeemed into a time of healing and closeness with God. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Adam and Eve | The Fall | Genesis 3 In Week Four of our study in "The Beginning," Donna Gaines walks us through the events of mankind's Fall and the results of sin in our world. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Adam and Eve | The Garden | Genesis 2:4-2:25 Recapping Lesson Three of "The Beginning," Donna and Dayna discuss how your story is part of the larger story that God is writing. Special guest Carole Ward shares her story of answering the call to serve on the mission field and tells us how we can be involved in missions as well. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Story of Adam and Eve | The Garden | Genesis 2:4-2:25 In Lesson Three of our study in Genesis, "The Beginning," Donna Gaines walks us through the story of Adam and Eve. Along the way, we'll look at how the first two people God created model our view of relationships and how women can find their identity in the Bible. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Beginning of His Story | The Story of Creation | Genesis 1:3-2:3 Donna and Dayna quickly recap lesson two, discussing the story of creation through God's sovereign design. Special guest, Audrey Lawrence, also shares her testimony of God's faithfulness through trials and how He is writing her story. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

The Beginning of His Story | The Story of Creation | Genesis 1:3-2:3 For lesson two of the Bellevue Women's fall Bible study, Donna teaches about how God's pen is sovereign. Parallel to how God perfectly designed and spoke creation into existence, He meticulously crafted each of us with our own unique stories. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

September 16, 2021 | In this episode, Dayne Street and Donna Gaines break down the first lesson in the new Bellevue Women Bible study, "The Beginning" and catch up on what has happened so far. One exciting point Donna shared in lesson one is how God is telling a unique, interconnected story from Genesis to Revelation. We'll hear more about this connection, as well as other thoughtful points of commentary, in this week's episode of The AfterWord. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

September 14, 2021 | Join Bellevue Women as we start our wonderful new study, "The Beginning." This week, Donna Gaines takes us through the first chapter of our look at the story God is telling in Genesis. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/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, visit bellevue.org/women.

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, visit bellevue.org/women.

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 wisdom and discernment. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

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 study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

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 Baptist Church. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

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 information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

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, visit bellevue.org/women.

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/women.

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 and other resources, visit bellevue.org/women.

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 bellevue.org/women.