Congregational Meeting - December 11 in Zoom at 9:45

The Session has called for a Congregational Meeting of First Presbyterian Church, Springfield for the purpose of electing deacons and elders and members of the 2023 Nominating Committee on Sunday, December 11 in Zoom at 9:45.

Nominations for the Class of 2025 

Elders for Session 2025: 

Mick Bernasek 

Karen Broquet 

Ian Mulvany 

Julie Pfeifer 

Mary Young 

Board of Deacons 2025: 

Keith Dhom 

Tom Doubet 

Bob Immel 

Sally Jones 

Randy Kaw 

Frank Schultz 

Thanks for Hanging the Greens!

We had a large group of volunteers helping decorate the sanctuary.

Join us for FREE Lunchtime concerts on Wednesdays during Advent.

Brown bag lunch available for $5.00 or bring your own lunch to enjoy.

Wednesday, December 7th features

Troy Castle, bass-baritone and Pei-I Wang, piano.

The Christmas Joy Offering reflects that God is with us, through the generous gifts that support church leaders among us, retired, present and future, who have pointed us to God. Even as we support our current and former church leaders through the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions, God is calling new leaders for our Church and world, through the ministry of Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color — offering students the means for a brighter future and enhanced opportunities to use their talents and skills to serve God, the Church and the world for years to come.

There are several ways to give:

TEXT YOUR OFFERING: Text "$_ _ Joy" to (217) 284-2546.

You'll receive a link to securely make your offering.

OR Donate online (be sure to specify Joy offering)

OR Use the envelopes in the pew and put in the offering plate

Christmas Ornaments

If you haven't already received your Christmas ornament we have one that has your name on it at church. It is our gift to you.

Overdose Emergency Kit at Grace Lutheran

People of Grace,

With the approval of our Council, Grace Lutheran Church now plays a part in providing (harm reduction) a chance for persons who may be overdosing. In cooperation with the Phoenix Center, we provide the site and they provide the Narcan.  

As followers of Jesus, thank you for your care for the community, for your love for the neighbor.

If you have Facebook, you can watch this 8 minute video about the impact of harm reduction:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=658085072351143&extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&ref=sharing

with Grace,

Pastor Krieger

IL Symphony Orchestra to perform at

First Presbyterian Church Friday December 2 at 7:30

The ISO will perform "Magically Mozart!" featuring Rei Hotoda, conductor, and Brian Goodwin, horn.

MORE INFORMATION

Faith, Fiber and Fellowship needs your help December 12 at 9:30

We will be putting apples and oranges in the goodie bags we filled for the children at Matheny Withrow school then transporting them to the school. If you can help with either the apples and oranges or transporting please contact Mary Young at 812.322.1614.

Christmas Caroling December 14th at 5:30

Gather at the church and we will go caroling to a couple of places and afterwards enjoy each others company at a restaurant for dinner.

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All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

December

5

Christian Formation Committee meeting 5:00

Communications Committee meeting 5:30

6

Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:00

7

Advent Brown Bag Concert 12:15 Sanctuary

Mission Committee meeting 4:30 commons

Wednesday Worship 6:00 commons

8

Finance Meeting 6:00

10

1850's Community Carol Sing 6:00 Sanctuary

11

Reverend Susan Phillips to lead worship, 3rd Sunday in Advent, zoom 9:00, sanctuary 10:45

Congregational Meeting 9:45 in Zoom

NOTE: Links to all events are attached to items on the church calendar found at https://www.lincolnschurch.org/calendar. If you click on any item in the calendar, the Zoom invitation will open.

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

From your computer, cell phone or tablet:

Click the link provided.

To join a Zoom meeting via telephone:

Dial number given for the meeting. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID provided followed by #.

Different Ways to Give

Thank you to everyone that shares in the Joy of Generosity at First Presbyterian! There are several ways to support our ministries and many ministries to support. In order to ensure your gift is credited to the correct fund, please take a moment to include the following information when making a donation:

1. Writing a check – Add the fund name in the memo section (Capital Campaign, Peacemaking, Samaritan Ministry, etc.)
2. Online portal – Select “Other Donations” when entering the amount then enter the name of the fund in the Notes section
3. Text giving – Text “$10 CC” to 217-284-2546, this example is a $10 donation for the Capitol Campaign fund. Other commonly used text codes are: Pledge, SM (Samaritan Ministries), Donate (Non-pledge), Peace, Joy, OGHS, Pentecost and BB (Brown Bag)

Church Contact Information

Pastor Susan Phillips

[email protected]

217.528.4311 ext. 1020

Chaplain Tim Haworth

[email protected]

217.528.4311 ext. 1030

Bookkeeper, Tara Kaeding

[email protected]

217.528.4311 ext. 1050

Administrative Assistant, Michelle Hastings

[email protected]

217.528.4311 ext. 4