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Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene Matthew 27:57-61 To me, one of Jesus’ foremost converts was Mary Magdalene. No other disciple is mentioned more by name than she. Mary

Sarah (Sarai)

Sarah (Sarai) Genesis Ch. 12, 17, 18, 23 Sarah, Abraham’s wife, was known for her beauty and faith. We meet Sarah (princess) when her father-in-law

Greening celebration planned

Green Facilitators, who do important work in their parishes, are encouraged to attend, and clergy, churchwardens or members of church maintenance committees are also welcome

The Samaritan woman

The Samaritan woman John 4:1-42 This woman made many mistakes—too many husbands—so she collected water at midday to avoid public confrontation. Jesus surprisingly talked with

The Widow of Zarephath

The Widow of Zarephath 1 Kings 17:7-24 The Widow of Zarephath was in despair. There was famine in the land. She and her son were

Rhoda

Rhoda Acts 12:11-16 Peter was imprisoned. The faithful gathered under the cover of darkness to pray for his release. Suddenly, a banging on the door.

Hannah

Hannah 1 Samuel chapters 1-3 I was once told that if a woman’s name was mentioned in the Bible, take notice. Hannah is definitely someone

Dorcas

Dorcas Acts 9:36-42 In high school, classmates wanted to know my middle name. I would say, “It’s in the Bible” or “It’s Greek for Tabitha.”

Spend a year in God’s rhythm

Dear Friends of SSJD, I want to let you know about a great opportunity for young women in their 20s and 30s who have a

Hagar

Hagar Genesis 16:1-15, 21:9-21 Not trusting God and taking matters into our own hands is something to which we all relate. I can. It is

New logo for Niagara Anglican

by Hollis Hiscock At a recent meeting, the Niagara Anglican Publication Board accepted a new logo, probably the first distinctive design for the diocesan paper

Naomi

Naomi Book of Ruth During a famine Naomi, an Israelite woman, was forced to leave her country—crossing the Jordan River into the foreign land of

Ruth

Ruth Book of Ruth Ruth inspires us to seek a life of undying faith, compassion, determination and unconditional love. Regardless of the odds stacked against

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Luke 1 I chose Elizabeth because she is special to me. I was born on the Feast of the Birth of St. John the

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