Shamon
by John Cole Vodicka
Mark 8:29-35:
Jesus then asked his disciples, “And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?”
Peter gave the answer: “You are the Christ, the Messiah.”
Jesus warned them to keep it quiet, not to breathe a word of it to anyone. He then began explaining things to them: “It is necessary that the Son of Humanity … Read the rest
Where is Jesus in our work?
by Ben Whetstone
Luke 10:25-29: And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” [Jesus] said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” The lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all … Read the rest
Looking Inward
by J.D. Burnett
Ephesians 3:17
“Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
The distinction between sacred and secular music is often lost on me, I must admit. To me, all music is sacred. Typically, we designate choral music as … Read the rest
Love for Enemies
by Allison Floyd
Matthew 5:43-48
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends … Read the rest
Oconee Street UMC Online Service
February 14, 2021
Full Service Stream
Welcome
Prelude: “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”
Invocation
Opening Hymn: “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-9
Sermon: “Descending the Mountain”
Oconee Street UMC Online Service
February 7, 2021
Full Service Stream
Welcome
Prelude: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Invocation
Opening Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Sermon: “Relcaiming Apostleship”… Read the rest
Oconee Street UMC Online Service
January 31, 2021
Full Service Stream
Welcome
Prelude
Invocation
Opening Hymn
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Anthem
Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Hymn
Oconee Street UMC Online Service
January 17, 2021
Full Service Stream
Welcome
Prelude: “Precious Memories”
Invocation
Opening Hymn
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Sermon: “Reclaiming Paul: A Costly Body”
Anthem: “Wayfaring Stranger”
By Brandon LaReau
I love song titles which ask a question. A question mark in the title means the lyrics are full of story, the best songs tell a story. If the best story is that of Jesus’ birth, then it follows that all songs about His birth should be titled with a question.
“What child is this?”
More than … Read the rest
By Martina Bober
Luke 2: 21-38
“After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the … Read the rest