Monday, June 18, 2018

Sunday Pastoral Prayer (June 17) Athens First UMC

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[This past Thursday through Sunday, our church hosted 28 youth and adults who are part of the Rocky River UMC in Cleveland. We provided lodg...
Sunday, June 17, 2018

Sermon (June 17) by Rev. Robert McDowell “Life of David: Looks Can Be Deceiving”

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      A small country church was in need of a guest preacher to fill the pulpit one Sunday morning so the pastor arranged for someone he kne...
Saturday, June 16, 2018

In Loving Memory of Joanne McDowell (Nov. 1, 1945 to June 11, 2018)

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[Joanne not only rooted for the Steelers, but she also had a “Steel Curtain” faith in the many ways she loved her family and friends, served...
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Monday, June 11, 2018

Pastoral Prayer (June 10) Athens First UMC

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[Our first “Thirst” covered dish/testimony gathering was held last week. In addition to enjoying a great meal together, we were blessed to h...
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Sermon (June 10) by Rev. Robert McDowell “Life of David: Watch Out What You Pray For!”

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    Several years ago, I was serving a church that was considering a major change.  Some of my key leaders felt that God was calling us to b...
Monday, May 28, 2018

Pastoral Prayer (May 27) Athens First UMC

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[On Trinity Sunday, how could we not get a picture of several of our Trinity Sunday School class members? This adult Sunday School class has...
Sunday, May 27, 2018

Sermon (May 27) by Rev. Robert McDowell “What’s Her Name Again?”

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        A while back, a friend of mine kept calling me on the phone to complain that people had not been returning her e-mails or her phone ...