Women in the Middle
Most months, we have decided to focus on at study from Stitchin' Tree Quilts in Woodbine, Iowa on Women in the Bible. We will do the study together once per month. Quilt patches may be sewn on your own. See the introductory piece below:
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April 22, 2018: Jephthah's Daughter
Bible References:Judges 11:1, 6-9, 29-40: Jephthah, Jephthah's Vow, Jephthah's Daughter
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March 25, 2018: Mary Magdalene
Bible References:Luke 8:1-3: Some Women Accompany Jesus
John 19:16-30: The Crucifixion of Jesus John 20:1-18: The Resurrection of Jesus ![]()
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January 28, 2018: Noah's Wife
Bible References:Genesis 6:11-22: The Wickedness of Humankind
Genesis 7:1-7: The Great Flood Genesis 7:17-24: The Great Flood (continued) Genesis 8:13-19: The Flood Subsides ![]()
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September 24 & October 22, 2017: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Leymah Gbowee, Lutheran Liberian Peace Prize WinnerPray the Devil Back to Hell : The story of Lutheran Liberian Woman and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee and the struggle to end the civil war in Liberia.
Join us IN PERSON for lunch, a movie, and discussion Sunday, September 24th following worship at St. Peter Lunch will be provided; bring your calendars to sign up to host for the rest of the year. Rent the Movie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JK3IC2A Download the Discussion Guide: https://www.bu.edu/africa/files/2016/02/Frank-Swoboda_Edited.pdf Join the Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1959768837613936/ |
April 30, 2017: The Canaanite Woman
Bible Reference:Matthew 15:21-28: The Canaanite Woman's Faith
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March 26, 2017: The Samaritan Woman
Bible Reference:John 4:5-42: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
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February 22, 2017: Deborah
Bible Reference:Judges 4:1-16: Deborah and Barak
Bible Study Resource:Lead Like Deborah by Gladys G. Moore
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February 5, 2017: Another Tamar
Bible References:2 Samuel 13: Amnon and Tamar
Other Resources:The Friends of Tamar: http://www.thefriendsoftamar.org/about
NET Human Trafficking Special: http://netnebraska.org/basic-page/news/sold-sex |
November 27, 2016: Tamar
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October 30, 2016: Katharina von Bora Luther
In honor of the 499th anniversary of the Reformation, we will be studying a woman who was not in the Bible, but who was very important to our Lutheran faith.
You can find the study from Women of the ELCA here: http://www.womenoftheelca.org/filebin/pdf/resources/KatharinaBoldLifeOfFaith.pdf |
September 25, 2016: Lois & Eunice
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April 24, 2016: Tabitha/Dorcas
Bible Reference:
Acts 9:36-43: Peter Heals Tabitha/Dorcas ![]()
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February 28, 2016: Pilate's Wife
Bible Reference:
Matthew 27:11-26: Pilate Questions Jesus ![]()
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January 31, 2016: Sarah
Bible References:
Genesis 17: The Sign of the Covenant Genesis 18:1-15: A Son Promised to Abraham and Sarah Genesis 20: Abraham and Sarah at Gerar Genesis 21:1-7: The Birth of Isaac Genesis 21:8-21: Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away ![]()
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December 27, 2015: Anna
Bible Reference:
Luke 2:22-38: Jesus is Presented in the Temple ![]()
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October 25, 2015: Rachel (and Leah)
Bible References:
Genesis 29: Jacob Meets and Marries Leah and Rachel Genesis 30: Leah and Rachel's Children and Jacob Prospers Genesis 35:16-26: Rachel Dies and Benjamin is Born ![]()
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September 27, 2015: Eve
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