Scripture: Mark 14:3-9
Story: A Woman Anoints Jesus with Perfume.
Theme: Tracey King-Oretega, PC(USA) mission co-worker in Central America, sees in Jesus' statement, "you always have the poor with you," a call for the church to live in solidarity with the poor.
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Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Story: The Rich Man
Theme: In asking the rich man to sell all he has and give it to the poor, Jesus challenges each of us to give up the earthly things we depend on to give us independence, and instead live a life of dependence on God.
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Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 9:8
Story: Take up Your Cross
Theme: In calling us to "take up your cross and follow me," Jesus challenges us not to allow a fear of failure to prevent us from serving God.
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