Begin herePDF
Before We Meet the Women
How we received the Scriptures: the Torah, Prophets, Writings, early manuscripts, and the scarlet thread of redemption. Participant pages only.
8 pages · A5 · 0.1 MBDownload PDF
THE GARDEN COLLECTION
Known by Him.
Growing together.
A gathering of women.
A creative journey through Scripture.
Come gather at the table with your sisters. Explore the women of Scripture, carry their stories into your own life, and make room for faith, creativity, and conversation.
Find your lessonFor women of every generation.
BRING YOUR BIBLE. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS.
A place to return to.
Your lessons and notes, all together.
Read at your own pace, print for your binder, or bring them to our next gathering.
6 resources available
A little introductionPDF
Eve: More Than the Apple
A short illustrated reflection to begin your journey with the first woman of Genesis.
1 page · A5 · 3.9 MBDownload PDF
The Garden CollectionPDF
Introduction & Eve Companion
Your participant handbook with an introduction to Scripture, Eve’s story, reflection questions, and the From Hiding to Hope creative activity.
16 pages · A5 · 7.8 MBDownload PDF
Gathering guide · Week 2PDF
Women of the Household
Explore the ancient household, Noah’s wife and daughters-in-law, Sarah, Hagar, and Rebekah, with connections to Milcah and Lot’s wife.
11 pages · A5 · 0.8 MBDownload PDF
Names & belongingPDF
He Knows My Name: Women of Genesis
A journey through names and stories: Adah, Zillah, Naamah, Sarah, Hagar, Lot’s wife and daughters, and Rebekah.
10 pages · A5 · 0.2 MBDownload PDF
Our latest gathering guidePDF
The Housewives of Paddan Aram
Follow Hagar, Leah, Rachel, Bilhah, Zilpah, Tamar, and Dinah through the relationships and struggles of Abraham’s wider family.
9 pages · A5 · 0.2 MBDownload PDF
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These are participant materials. Some PDFs retain their original Garden Collection titles. Teacher guides and answer pages are kept separate.
ARTICLES & REFLECTIONS
Room for a little
deeper reflection.
Thoughtful reading to keep the conversation going between gatherings.
AT THE WRITING TABLE
More words are on their way.
Shirley’s additional articles and reflections will be shared here as they are published. For now, explore the lesson downloads above.
Explore the lessonsTHERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE
Gather at the table
with your sisters.
He Knows My Name brings women of different ages and experiences into Scripture, conversation, and creative expression.
Led by Shirley Draper, this journey makes room to ask questions, listen to one another, and grow in faith. Come as you are. No previous art experience is needed.
Questions? Call Shirley · 352-604-0081