The Samaritan Woman

12211 Memorial Drive,Houston TX 77024

19 October, 2022

Description

Many of us have heard and read the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, who wondered about this Jewish man without a bucket proclaiming, "but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” From the book of John 4:14. Yet, there is a deeper message in this story that God is trying to tell us about our own lives today. Join Rev. Dr. Beth Marie Halvorsen to explore a fresh interpretation of the Samaritan Woman by recognizing our possible biases, gaining a fuller sense of history, and moving into greater breadth and depth in our own lives. About Rev. Dr. Beth Marie Halvorsen Rev. Dr. Beth Marie Halvorsen has served Lutheran congregations in Galveston, Austin, and the Greater Houston Area since 1984. She is looking forward to working with Memorial Drive Lutheran Church (MDLC) into the spring of 2019. In those months, she will also be teaching interim pastors on a national level and serving part-time at another local congregation. Pastor Beth Marie will be at MDLC as much as possible and appreciates all those pitching in to make that happen. A graduate of St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary, she received her Doctor of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Previously she has served on various national and synodical boards. Pastor Beth Marie and her husband live in Cypress. They enjoy being with their family, cheering for the Astros, traveling, and pursuing meaningful activities.