Rediscover these characters as spirited, wise women of passion and compassion. Tap into long-serving, New Zealand, Methodist lay preacher Rosalie Sugrue's creative imagination as she tells the stories of 35 Bible women from their point of view. Worship leaders and preachers, these stories and dialogues are perfect for you to share during the sermon or reflection time in your next service, and when these women appear in your lectionary scripture readings. This updated and expanded edition also includes reflections on other noted women with Bible connections; Argula von Grumbach, Lenna Button, Susanna Wesley and Ann Turner. And there are many prayers, lists and resources with a female focus to explore in pairs, groups or as individuals. Click the Look Inside link on the left to see samples of these stories. Match up Sophia and Daughters Revisited with Rosalie's other practical resource books - Lay Preaching Basics, Ten Plays and Theme Scheme - which are also available from Amazon in print and for Kindle. "Rosalie Sugrue's imagination, insight and teaching skills enliven this material. If you are looking for stories, prayers and liturgies to introduce or lead worship, focused on the history of women in the Bible, Sophia & Daughters has strong feminist imagery and reference. Here is a sequence of neglected and fascinating records of Biblical women extended into dramatic stories. At the same time, the worship resources are firmly set in a Southern hemisphere context which is user-friendly and address the church year as well as special occasion services. The format will stimulate participation, provide a sense of drama or simply create space for meditative prayer. Use this book and see!" Shirley Erena Murray, hymn writer About the Author Rosalie Reynolds Sugrue is a fifth generation West Coaster. Both her parents being fourth generation Coasters whose forebears came seeking gold. Rosalie's great grandfather, James Reynolds, was a local preacher from Cornwall who preached to miners on the beaches and helped establish the first Methodist church in Hokitika. His wife, Eliza, signed the petition that gave women the vote. Rosalie's mother Elva Reynolds was a Methodist Deacon and also a lay preacher. Rosalie is a past president of the NZ Lay Preachers' Association, and the inaugural facilitator of the Methodist Lay Preachers Network 2004, serving as a co-facilitator until 2008. She has led hundreds of church services in New Zealand and the UK. She has also led rest home services, family services, cafe style worship, house blessings and devotions in many other situations. A wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and author now retired Rosalie has worked as a psychiatric nurse, teacher and motellier. She has been active in Jaycees, the Methodist Women's Fellowship, the Community of Women and Men in Church and Society, National Council of Women, the Churches' Agency on Social Issues, Victim Support and U3A. She continues an active role as a lay preacher leading one to three services every month in a variety of churches.

Sophia and Daughters Revisited: Reflections on Women of Biblical Connection

Politics & Social Sciences

Sugrue, Rosalie

Women's Studies

Independently published

Lay preacher Rosalie Sugrue's 14 short plays and meditations are ideal to present in church. They encourage us to engage with Bible and historical characters and explore important themes. Staging is simple. Few props or costumes are required. Most of the plays work best with a combination of children and adults. This revised and expanded 2021 edition includes two new plays: How Lay Preaching Began & Go and Tell, a new Advent Prayer and a new section Story Telling in Church with tips about dramatizing Bible readings and other stories. The plays include: <ul> <li>Mary Jones' Walk: Relive the story of the 15-year-old Welsh girl who walked 25 miles in search of a Bible and helped inspire the founding of Bible Society.</li> <li>Easter Women [Adults] Listen in on five women who may have shared a room on that Saturday night so long ago: Mary of Nazareth - the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene alias Mary of Bethany, the 'other' Mary, Joanna and Salome.</li> <li>ANZAC Day Two children learn more about their family connection with World War One. Suitable for presenting in church when reflecting on war.</li> <li>[New] How Lay Preaching Began A dialogue between John Wesley and his mother Susanna Wesley. John is upset that Thomas Maxwell, a layperson, has preached at The Foundery without his permission. It also includes notes about Susanna's later years, The Foundery and Lay Preachers.</li> <li>[New] Go and Tell The Woman of Samaria meets other village women at the well and explains how her meeting with Jesus has changed her life. She also regains the friendship of these women who had previously shunned her.</li> <li>A Peace Presentation [Adults]: Monologues of two women from the scrolls of Hebrew Scriptures and two from the pages of New Zealand history. Ordinary women who by wit and will were each peace achievers.</li> <li>Mahlah & Sisters A justice issue Bible story for any time of year. Five capable daughters successfully lobby for women to be able to own land.</li> <li>Mahlah & Sisters (B) - The Daughters of Zelophehad: The same story told in less words. For devotions at fellowships, house groups and youth groups.</li> <li>Christmas Women [Adults]: Multiple uses during Advent. Five meditations of women sharing their encounters with Mary for use in advent worship: Elizabeth (Mary's cousin) talks with Anna; Anne (Mary's mother); Woman Traveller; Inn-keeper's Wife; Anna (the prophetess).</li> <li>No Room Makes a thought-provoking link between refugees arriving by boat at Christmas Island and Mary & Joseph finding no room at the inn.</li> </ul>

Ten Plays +: Short, easy dramas for churches

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Philip Garside Publishing Limited

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