Welcome to
Crete United Methodist Church
Bible Study:
Women in the Bible
by Author Maria Hoffman PHD
Begins Thursday, November 2, 2023
Discover how women in the Bible respond to challenges, take bold actions, and triumph through adversity.
You are invited to attend an 8-week study based on the book “Women in the Bible” by Marina Hofman, PhD. Before each session, we recommend, you watch the videos links below. The church's cost of the books is $20 per participant. A free will donation is appreciated. Please call Diane, in the church office at 708-672-8353 to pick up your book .
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8 Sessions beginning November 2nd till January 12, 2023
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Session 1: November 2 Sarah and Hagar (Genesis 16)
Session 2: November 09 Tamar (Genesis 38)
Session 3: November 16 The Midwives (Exodus 1)
Time off for Thanksgiving, November 23rd
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Session 4: November 30 Rahab (Joshua 2)
Session 5: December 07 Naomi and Ruth (The Book of Ruth)
Session 6: December 14 Hannah (1 Samuel 1–2)
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Time off for Christmas, December 21
Time off for Christmas, December 28
Session 7: January 4 Esther (The Book of Esther)
Session 8: January 11 Mary, Mother of Jesus (Luke 1)
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No classes will be held on November 23, December 21, and December 28th
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Marina introduces each chapter by sharing how the Bible story has personally impacted her and taught her about God, how we can all relate to these stories, and how God used each story to inspire Marina and give her hope at “just the right moment” through the trials and joys of her life.
Each weekly video is 6 to 7 minutes ad-free.
Click below to watch the intro videos https://womeninthebible.info/witb
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