9:00 Sunday - Online in Zoom

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10:45 Sunday - Sanctuary

Please join us for coffee fellowship following the sanctuary service.

No Wednesday Worship

Maundy Thursday - 6:00 Zoom, 7:00 Sanctuary

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Meeting ID: 894 9344 9283 and Passcode: 257204

Good Friday - 7:00 pm at Grace United Methodist

1612 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL, an offering will be received

If for some reason the onsite services would need to be canceled,

we will post a notice on our website and Facebook.

Q+ Community at FPC Upcoming Events

• Power of Attorney Workshop Attorney Sarah Noll will conduct a special workshop for those who wish to prepare authorization forms granting Power of Attorney for Health Care. These POA forms are legal documents that allow someone to make healthcare decisions for another person in the event that one's partner is unable to make their own decisions.  Notary Publics will be on hand to certify these forms.  This event will be held at the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 745 Woodside Rd, Springfield on April 24 between 5:30-7 pm. This is a free event.

• CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM WEBINAR NOW AVAILABLE The recording of UNITED's Christian Nationalism webinar is now available to anyone interested. This is a free resource. Click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7laPJN52S74 

Join our Facebook page! Our Q+ community has its own Facebook page called Q+ Community at FPC SPI. We have been posting a lot more lately as we try to stay up-to-date. To keep tabs on the latest happenings please look us up and sign up.  

Our First Pres. Q+ community is open to all Q+ persons and allies. Let us stand together for truth and justice.

One Great Hour of Sharing

Join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. This Lenten season, please give generously to One Great Hour of Sharing.

Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable through three life-saving programs ~ Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People.

To give online go to LincolnsChurch.org/sharing. Please put One Great Hour of Sharing in the notes.

Renovation Update

Doors to the Chapel have been hung. Carpet is being installed in the nursery.

Donating House Plants?

We are looking for large easy to maintain house plants that have outgrown your space and need a new home. If you have any please send a description of the size and type along with a photo to Michelle.

Devotional to Sancti Spiritus

by Chris Wheal

"Then said Jesus, Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.(Luke 23:34)"

Perhaps the greatest miracle of Jesus is found in these words, teaching us and setting an example that love, compassion, and forgiveness overcomes evil.

"Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22)"

It has been said that the survival of humankind is due to humanity's being forgiving. We must under any circumstance forgive and pray for the person who has harmed us. It is ok to hate the sin but not the sinner, for they are our brothers and sisters, and do not fully understand that whatever a person sows, that they will also reap. (Galatians 6:7)

The IL Presbyerian Home is thrilled to invite you to a special event in celebration of a remarkable milestone—Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities’ 70th anniversary! To commemorate this occasion, they are hosting the Back in the Day Brunch, a retro-themed gathering that brings together their residents, families, and friends to honor their rich legacy and bright future.

Please contact Mike Orr if you are interested in attending.

Be Aware of Scams

We are aware of friends who have recently been scammed. Be cautious. Protect your personal info and resources. Here is info on avoiding and reporting identity theft and scams.

https://consumer.gov/scams-identity-theft/it-scam?

Here is a news story about how one person lost their life savings to scammers:

https://one.npr.org/i/1268824755:1268824757

'I thought I was doing something good': The scam that took Judith Boivin's life savings

If you need help with scammers, please reach out. 

We are here for you

Please know that our Pastor and Chaplain are here for you. You may contact them at:

Rev. Susan Phillips

217-528-4311 ext. 1020

RevSusan@LincolnsChurch.org

Chaplain Tim Haworth

217-528-4311 ext. 1030

Tim@LincolnsChurch.org

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.

Seth W.

Nicholas S.

Tamika W.

Olivia J.

Kathy B.

All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

April 14

Building and Grounds Meeting 4:00

Earth Care Team Meeting 6:00 Commons

April 16

Brown Bag Concert 12:15 Sanctuary

No Wednesday Worship

April 17

Maundy Thursday Service 6:00 Zoom, 7:00 Sanctuary

April 18

Good Friday Service 7:00 at Grace United Methodist, 1612 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL

April 20

Easter Service

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.

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

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

321 South Seventh Street • Springfield, IL •  217.528.4311

www.LincolnsChurch.org