Spreading Oak Church

Women Walking with Jesus is an auxiliary group of Spreading Oak Church. The members meet for fellowship once a month. In addition to sharing important dates and other pertinent information, stay posted as each month a member of this auxiliary will choose a woman of the Bible and analyze the woman’s historical relevance as it relates to women of today. Additionally, Women Walking with Jesus will share recipes, money saving ideas, and prayer requests.

Important Dates to Remember

               Prayer and Fast Day 

Thursday, August 7, 2008 and every first Thursday of each month.

       Family & Friends Day

September 21, 2008 11:00 a.m. Spreading Oak Church

                  Women’s Day 

October 26, 2008  11:00 a.m.  Spreading Oak Church

              Woman of the Bible

        Hannah – I Samuel 1

Hannah the wife of Elkanah,  

Mother of Samuel

Hannah’s presence in the Bible occurred at a transitioning phase. She lived during the time when judges were ruling over Israel but transitioning to a point where Kings would begin to rule.

Hannah’s significance in the Bible has often focused on powerful prayer which caused her to receive favor from God and ultimately changed her circumstance. There are some seemingly insignificant things mentioned in the Bible about Hannah that can be overlooked. Often times the  primary focus of the study of Hannah in the Bible reveals the following;

• God had closed Hannah’s womb and she was barren
• Because of her barrenness her husband  Elkanah had another wife Peninnah and they had children
• Peninnah was considered Hannah’s rival and picked at her because of her barrenness, which caused Hannah to weep
• Elkanah tried to console Hannah to no avail
• Hannah was consumed with her barrenness and although she received a double portion she was still unhappy.

In spite of Hannah’s barrenness and the fact that she was continuously ridiculed  by Peninnah, Hannah had faith. She worshipped God and asked him to remove her barrenness. The Bible states that Hannah had bitterness of soul. (I Samuel 1:10) and wept and prayed to God. Hannah had so much faith that when she went to the temple she worshipped God without concern of the perception those around her would have. Hannah was so caught up in her worship the Bible says her lips were moving but no voice was heard. (I Samuel 1:13). Eli the priest assumed she was drunk and reprimanded her. Hannah made a vow to God that if He would remove her barrenness and give her a son, she would give him back to the Lord and never cut his hair. Hannah kept her vow to the Lord and sent her son Samuel to study with the Priest Eli, and Samuel became the greatest prophet in the Bible. Because of her faithfulness to God He blessed her with other children.