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Sermon: It’s about the ‘drudgery of discipleship’

October 23, 2016 / Joe Dennis

unknownWhy did Jesus look favorably upon the tax collector? Because he understood something that even the most devout Jews of the time didn’t understand. The tax collector’s humbleness in knowing he was falling short, and recognizing the need to work harder to be a disciple. Because being a Christian is not about the drama of conversion, but rather the drudgery … Read the rest

This week at OSUMC

Sunday, Sept. 24
9:30 a.m. – Sunday school (717, Education Building, Fellowship Hall, online)
11 a.m. – Worship (Sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. – Choir Practice
5:30 p.m. – Youth Group

Monday, Sept. 25
6:30 p.m. – Creation Care Team

Tuesday, Sept. 26
7 p.m. – Interfaith Sanctuary (Zoom)
7 p.m.
– Young Adult Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, Sept. 27
6 p.m. – Leadership Team (Conference Room)

Thursday, Sept. 28
10 a.m.-noon –
Coffee with Pastor Miki (Big City Bread)
6 p.m. – Ulead (Fellowship Hall, Education Building)

Saturday, Sept. 30
noon-6 p.m.
– PrideFest (Terrapin Brewing, Newton Bridge Road)

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Oconee Street UMC

Physical Address:
595 Oconee Street
Athens, GA 30605
oconeestreetumc@gmail.com
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 6707
Athens, GA 30604

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