The Beginning of Oaklette UMC

In November 1883, the descendants of Mathew Hare sold a parcel of land for $1.00 to the Trustees of the Oaklette Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South for "a place of Divine Worship for the use of the ministry and membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South."

The church's organizer was Miss Fanny Whitehurst, daughter of James Whitehurst. She was concerned over the lack of religious training that was available in the immediate area. Her desire for a church was so strong that she used the old kitchen of the family house, which was located on the current site of the church, south of Indian River Road.

She used the kitchen from 1880 until 1883 when the Hare family descendants deeded a parcel on their land for the construction of the church. Their only demand was that the church be named "Oaklette" to honor their donation. The church building opened in 1884 and was located on Indian River Road in a grove of oak trees at the intersection of St. Lawrence Avenue.

Oaklette Chapel


A pew from Oaklette Chapel


Oaklette Breakthrough Prayer

Loving, sustaining God. Like the mighty oak, may our branches at Oaklette church embrace those around us in this community. Use us as an instrument to welcome and shelter your people. Deepen our roots so that our branches are strong. Let the Holy Spirit flow like a river through our church, so that we may do your will. In Jesus' holy name.
Amen


Psalm 37:4 (NLT) "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires."


Our Testimony

If the remaining oak trees on our church property could speak, they would have a treasure to share about Oaklette United Methodist Church. . . . . . . .
The History of Our Church and Community The History of Oaklette United Methodist Church