Oconee Street UMC Online Service
Aug. 30, 2020
Entire service
Prelude
Welcome
Invocation
Opening Hymn
Reading: Exodus 3:1-15
Sermon: “Praying With Our Feet”
Anthem
“Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough.” On Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, we need to ask ourselves, “What kind of church are we going to be?”
“The Servant Church”
Sermon by Dr. Robert Foster
Isaiah 49:1-7
January 19, … Read the rest
The message in Luke 12:49-56 can be difficult for Christians. Jesus tells his followers that following him will cause division among their families and within society. He makes it clear that it will be difficult to live in the world as a follower of God.
Jesus is longing for a community of followers who ground their identity in God, rather … Read the rest
The book of Isaiah is the story of how the Jews dealt with the collective trauma of their exile. Isaiah consistently reassures his people that they will be restored by God, and promises that there would be a servant who one day would restore creation.
The Spirit of the Lord never leaves us alone and is always searching the land … Read the rest
Why is Jesus so concerned with manners? He’s always telling his disciples where to go, when to leave, how to act, and most importantly, who to eat with.
The mystery of faith as much to do with manners as it does belief.
Sermon
“Manners and Mysteries”
Sermon by The Rev. Joe Gunby
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Aug. 28, 2016
“The Gift of Misfits”
Sermon by The Rev. Lisa Caine
Luke 6:20-23
March 20, 2016 • Palm Sunday
“Hosanna!” Call to Worship featuring Youth Quintet
“What the Lord Has Done in Me” The Word in Song featuring Carla Dennis on flute
Sermon
During these weeks of Lent we have been exploring the “Dark Wood,” the shadow side of our lives, … Read the rest
Today
Sermon by The Rev. Lisa Caine
Luke 4:14-21
Jan. 24, 2015
Sermon
In an effort to open community dialogue and address issues of racial justice, Oconee Street UMC is launching a Racial Justice Task Force.
In response to a sermon last September, several church members have been in conversation about reaching out to racial minority communities in the Athens area to address issues of racial justice, especially in the area of criminal … Read the rest
“Have You Lost Your Mind?”
Sermon by Dr. Robert Foster
Jan. 18, 2015
Isaiah 11:1-9
Sermon: “Have You Lost Your Mind?”
Choir Anthem: “Creation Will Be At Peace”
Text of sermon not available.
“Torn Open”
Sermon by The Rev. Lisa Caine
Jan. 11, 2015
Isaiah 64:1-4, Mark 1:1-11
Sermon: “Torn Open”
Choir Anthem: “Let’s Go Down to the Water to Pray”
Yesterday several of you were here to take down the decorations from Advent and Christmas. I imagine you have started doing the same thing at your homes too, maybe even finished the … Read the rest