Presbyterian Women meetings at Spanish Springs Presbyterian Church for 2025-2026 will usually be held in Fellowship Hall on the third Monday of the month, September through May. Come early for the sack lunch and fellowship time starting at 12:30 pm. The meeting and Bible Study start at 1:00 pm. Our study for 2025-2026 is Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ by Rhashell D. Hunter.
In this Bible study, we will explore resilience. This is modeled for us by several biblical characters, gospel and epistle writers, as well as Jesus. So, what exactly is resilience?
- Resilience is the ability to spring back into shape and to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or stress—such as from family, relationships, health, workplace, and financial stressors. People who survive and thrive well in change are resilient.
The Bible study is also about joy. How do we find joy in a chaotic world? Christian joy may be different from how a lot of people define joy.
- Joy is sometimes confused with happiness. For Christians, joy can occur while we are in the midst of difficult circumstances. Joy is the second fruit of the spirit, preceded by love and followed by peace (Gal 5:22-23). Trusting in God when we are in trying times can fill us with glorious joy and peace. We have joy in our suffering, because ultimately our joy is found in Jesus Christ.
We will also seek to rediscover our identity.
- Identity is more than who we are or who we show ourselves to be. At its core, it points to our humanity. Our core identity is not found in our titles, our positions, our spouses, our partners, or our possessions. For Christians, our identity is found in Jesus Christ.
| Date | Lesson Number | Lesson Title |
| September 15, 2025 | 1 | Mary Magdalene, the Tower |
| October 20, 2025 | 2 | Mary “of a Certain Village” |
| November 17, 2025 | 3 | Jesus Is Tested |
| December 15, 2025 | 4 | The Prodigal Child, the Eldest Child, and the Devoted Parent |
| January 19, 2026 | 5 | The Gift of the Woman Who Was Poor |
| February 16, 2026 | 6 | Finding Our Joy in Christ: “I Will Say It Again, Rejoice” |
| March 16, 2026 | 7 | The Woman Who Was Bent Over |
| April 20, 2026 | 8 | Remembering Jesus’ Baptism |
| May 18, 2026 | 9 | When You Are Walking With Jesus: The Road to Emmaus |
For additional information on this study, please visit the links below:
HZN25411-2025-Finding-Resilience-Promo-Flier-FA.pdf
Opening Prayer (from Lesson One)
O God, as we immerse ourselves in your word today, lead us in your way, that we may serve you faithfully. Guide us as we celebrate our love for you, for you are the source of our joy. Amen.
HZN25101-2025-Finding-Resilience-Workshop-for-Leaders-FA-updated.pdf