January 26, 2024
Chaplain Tim Haworth, Leading
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9:00 Sunday - Online in Zoom
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Meeting ID: 856 7771 8426
10:45 Sunday - Sanctuary
Please join us for coffee fellowship following the service
5:30 Wednesday Worship - in the Commons
If for some reason the onsite services would need to be canceled,
we will post a notice on our website and Facebook.
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MASKS
We encourage those who might be vulnerable to wear masks
and anyone with symptoms to join worship via Zoom.
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Here are a few items for our Q+ Community:
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In the beginning we referred to ourselves as the Q+ Working Group. The group is composed of Q+ individuals and allies. I think we have evolved beyond just a working group and have become a community within our larger church community. So, moving forward, we will refer to this group as the First Presbyterian Church Q+ Community.
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In case you missed it, Denise Bockmier-Sommers and Frank Schultz have agreed to lead and/or facilitate the activities of our community.
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DON'T FORGET LUNCH JANUARY 25!! Almost 20 folks have RSVP'd! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Bella Milano at 11:30 a.m.
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Save the date: March 15 is the annual semi-formal gala and fundraiser for CORAL called the Ritz. Please let me know if you are planning to attend. If we have 8 or more attending we can get our own table. Tickets are $70. Please let Tim know ASAP if you are planning to attend.
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News from PCUSA: Chaplain Tim currently serves on PCUSA's Advocacy Committee for Q+ Equity. As we see more Q+ setbacks in Congress and the Courts, the committee will be responding. Last week the House of Representatives passed a vicious anti-trans law called the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act". This cruelty cannot go unanswered. The committee publishing a statement found here: https://www.pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/advocacy-committee-lgtbqia-equity-urges-opposition-recent-house-bill One of the President's executive orders effectively erases trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals by proclaiming that there are only males and females. This link will take you to the committee's response: https://www.pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/advocacy-committee-lgbtqia-equity-lambasts-trump-executive-order
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Any ideas? Please let me, Frank, or Denise know if you have any ideas for how this community to be of help to you, your family and our larger church community.
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Updates Needed for Church Directory 2025
We are getting ready to update the church directory for 2025. If you have any changes to your information or want to add a photo please email Michelle by February 16th.
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~ Our New Season: Building Community Capital Campaign & Renovation Project: | |
59 units have pledged $873,118
56 units have donated $ 817,095
10 units donated $29,425 without pledging
46 units have donated 100% of their pledge!
Donations received through (1.5.2025) equals $846,520!
$25,000 already donated to a second campaign
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We reached 97%
Of our goal!
PILP expected 92%
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Renovation Update
Walls are being framed and the elevator has been ordered!
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Ordination/Installation of officers
Thank you for joining us for the ordination/installation of officers.
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We are grateful to have hosted this gathering of amazing people with our cosponsors: Illinois Poor People's Campaign; CORAL, and Intricate Minds. Thank You! | |
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Adoption Congratulations and Blessings!
We give thanks for the adoption that honors Aiden as the son of Matt Berry and Chris Boyster and brother to Zander.
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IL Symphony
We are glad to host the IL Symphony.
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Cuba
Sadly, Cuba is now back on the state sponsors of terrorism list. Please continue to lift up our Cuban kin in prayer.
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Friday, January 31, the Nordic Choir of Luther College (Decorah, Iowa), will perform a concert at Grace Lutheran Church!
Under the direction of Dr. Andrew Last, Luther College Nordic Choir is touring in our area from their campus in the beautiful northeast Iowa town of Decorah. Nordic Choir is one of the finest collegiate ensembles in the nation and performs a variety of music, both accompanied and acapella, with precision and emotion. The choir has been selected to perform at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association in March and is pleased to share their program with regional audiences before appearing at the conference in Texas. There are no tickets required for this concert; freewill donations will be collected to offset the travel expenses incurred by the choir.
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We are here for you
Please know that our Pastor and Chaplain are here for you. You may contact them at:
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Hospital Notices
Please note that the hospitals no longer contact local churches to let them know when a member is admitted. We encourage members and friends of First Presbyterian to call the church office to let us know when you go to the hospital so Pastor Susan and Chaplain Tim can provide pastoral support if it blesses you. We do not share any information without permission.
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Coffee Fellowship
We are always grateful for coffee fellowship hosts. If you would like to volunteer please sign up in the commons. If you are interested in hosting but don't want to do it by yourself please let Michelle know and we can find a partner for you. Thank you to the Earth Care team for hosting last week. We look forward to Colleen hosting this Sunday.
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Shelter Meal Volunteers
Jesus says: "For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in."
~Matthew 25:35
If it blesses you to help feed our neighbors, please join us. You can assist with the preparation of the meals, serving, visiting or all of the above. If you are interested or have questions, please see Keith Dhom, or Frank Schultz,.
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Randy W.
Elliott L.
Eric L.
Cayden T.
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All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.
January
29
Wednesday Worship - 5:30 onsite
February 2
Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Zoom Service 9:00 Zoom
Reverend Susan Phillips to lead Service 10:45 Sanctuary
NOTE: Links to all events are attached to items on the church calendar .
If you click on the Zoom link in the calendar the invitation will open.
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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 #.
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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:
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Writing a check – Add the fund name in the memo section (Capital Campaign, Peacemaking, Samaritan Ministry, etc.)
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Online portal – Select “Other Donations” when entering the amount then enter the name of the fund in the Notes section
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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)
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Church Contact Information
Our church numbers reach us even while we are working remotely.
Pastor Susan Phillips
RevSusan@LincolnsChurch.org
217.528.4311 X 1020
Chaplain Tim Haworth
Tim@LincolnsChurch.org
217.528.4311 X 1030
Bookkeeper, Tara Kaeding
Bookkeeper@LincolnsChurch.org
217.528.4311 X 1050
Administrative Assistant, Michelle Hastings
Michelle@LincolnsChurch.org
217.528.4311 X 4
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321 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL • 217.528.4311
www.LincolnsChurch.org
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