Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 7
Price: $35
CEUs: 0
Required books?: No
Live video session?: No
Part of a certification or series of courses?: No
During this Lenten Bible study, we will be exploring 6 different stories from Jesus’ birth to the Hallelujah of Easter Sunday. Each of these stories help us reflect on the passion of Jesus and his promise to us, preparing us for Easter morning.
This Bible study will include art projects, discussion questions, and journaling. During Holy Week, you’ll create a special project that you can give to others.
You’ll need your Bible, the art supplies listed below, and 7 candles (6 purple, 1 white). Either real or battery-powered candles will work. You’ll also be provided downloadable resources through the course.
Art supplies:
- Crayons, coloring pencils, or markers
- Pencil or pen
- A nail
- Purple ribbon or a thin wire
- Glue
- Flat piece of cardboard
- Construction paper or scrapbook paper
- A container that you can decorate and use to collect coins
We will start the Monday before Ash Wednesday to begin preparing our bodies, minds, hearts and souls for Lent.
Price: $35
About the Instructor
Harriet Wilkin has been called into ministry to be bring the Gospel message of love, hope, peace, and joy. She knows what it means for a community of faith to come together to support one another and to support the local community. Harriet has served both rural and urban congregations. Harriet believes that through community and through inter-generational ministry the Holy Spirit is working to bring the message of Christ’s redeeming love to all.
Harriet has two bachelor’s degrees and a Master of Divinity degree. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/ Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Critical Communications. Upon completing her Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology in 2015, Harriet was appointed to her first church as solo-pastor in the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. Harriet has been studying Spiritual Formation, and she continues to study a variety of topics that include religion, leadership, business, and communications.
Harriet’s early days in ministry revolved around Christian program/ ministry development for children, youth, and young adults. She has experience of nearly 20 years working as a volunteer or staff person in the local church. Harriet has also worked at an Easter Seal camp working with various age groups with disabilities.
God has given Harriet the following skills: organizational skills, administration/ business skills, teacher/ preacher, building or re-building programs/ ministries, visitation ministry, small group facilitator, writing ministry resources for all age groups, passion about inter-generational ministry, developing ministry support for those with disabilities and their families, support group for Caregivers, support for First Responders, Veterans, and their families, organize/ plan worship services, and researching for materials that can be used in a ministry setting. She enjoys being creative with ministry and trying new and exciting ministries that offer support and outreach to all who are searching for a deeper connection with Christ.
Harriet’s website is: https://hwilkin.wixsite.com/hwministries
