Monthly Archives: May 2013

Acknowledging Our Vulnerability

Posted on May 25, 2013 by smaxreisert

Last week, Old South—the church I serve in Hallowell, Maine—experienced two deaths—one was a man who had moved to the area a few years ago and enjoyed singing in the choir until his health began to decline a few months … Continue reading →

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Getting Some Perspective, Part Two

Posted on May 18, 2013 by smaxreisert

Old South’s Sunday School experienced an extraordinary surge of growth in the 1950s. By the mid-1950s, the number of children enrolled exceeded 200. How to respond? Build a building, of course! And, the Parish House was built and opened in … Continue reading →

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Getting Some Perspective, Part One

Posted on May 11, 2013 by smaxreisert

A few years ago as I was rummaging around in the Old South archive (a large, fireproof file cabinet in my office), I came across an old Old South newsletter.  At the time, the newsletter was called The Old South … Continue reading →

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The Value of Friendship, and the Church

Posted on May 4, 2013 by smaxreisert

I’ve been thinking a lot this week about friendship and, more precisely, the undervalued benefit of friendship and community. Our society, culture, and certainly the Christian church have long supported, encouraged and highlighted the value of family and the idea … Continue reading →

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