Monthly Archives: April 2022

The Women Around Jesus: In Remembrance of Her, The Anointing

Posted on April 27, 2022 by smaxreisert

Scripture:  Mark 14:3-9. This post is adapted from a sermon preached at Old South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Hallowell, Maine, April 10, 2022 (Palm/Passion Sunday). I apologize that this post, and its theme, is out of order with … Continue reading →

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Easter 2022: Mary Magdalene, Part 2

Posted on April 19, 2022 by smaxreisert

Adapted from the Easter Sunday sermon at Old South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Hallowell, Maine. Scripture: John 20:1-18 Many years ago, when I was a young adult, I found myself, for reasons that I don’t remember, home … Continue reading →

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Lent 2022, The Women Around Jesus: Mary of Bethany

Posted on April 13, 2022 by smaxreisert

From a sermon given at Old South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Hallowell, Maine. Scripture: John 12:1-8, Luke 10:38-42 (with reference to John 11 as well) My name is Mary and I was a friend of Jesus.  I’d like … Continue reading →

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Lent 2022, The Women Around Jesus: Martha

Posted on April 6, 2022 by smaxreisert

Adapted from a sermon preached at Old South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Hallowell, Maine, March 20, 2022. Scripture:  John 11:1-27; Luke 10:38-42 When I was a student at Harvard Divinity School in the early 1990s, I took a … Continue reading →

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