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 in the commons following the sanctuary service.

5:30 Wednesday Worship - Chapel

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

we will post a notice on our website and Facebook.

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 a couple ways to give:

 Donate online (be sure to specify Joy Offering)

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

Sign Up Now for Daily Advent Devotionals

Again this Advent season we are offering daily thoughtful devotions written by Teri McDowell Ott. This year's title is Draw Near, Lighting the Advent Path with Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. There are a couple of ways you can participate.

• Receive an online or hard copy version of the full devotional book.
• Receive a daily devotion via email.

Please click here to sign up for each of the opportunities.

Ordering Christmas Poinsettias

As we approach Christmas, we will honor and remember our loved ones, both living and deceased, with beautiful poinsettias. You can purchase a plant to enhance the beauty of the sanctuary with this lovely gift. There will be order forms in the bulletins or you can use the form below. Poinsettias will cost $12.00 each. Please place your order in the offering plate with your payment or order online using the link below. All orders must be received by December 8th.

You may take home your poinsettias after the Christmas Eve service.

Online Order Form

Congregational Meeting- December 14th

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 Nominating Committee on Sunday, December 14th immediately following the sanctuary service.

Micropantry

We are excited to announce that our micropantry has been restored, installed and is once again open for business!

Click here for a list of items that can be used to stock the pantry.

Thanks to everyone who makes this ministry happen.

Nursery

The nursery is now available for parents to use with their little ones. You are free to use the nursery on Sunday mornings and during church events. Child care is not provided at this time so you will need to stay with your child while there.

Do you like to read liturgy?

We are looking for volunteers for liturgists for 2026. If you would like to sign up to be a liturgist (for sanctuary, zoom or both) or responsive reader please email Michelle.

Church Directory

If you have any changes to your information or want to update your photo in the church directory please let Michelle know.

We are here for you

Chaplain Tim will continue to respond to pastoral calls during Pastor Susan's sabbatical. The Rev. Lonna Lee will also provide pastoral support as needed.   You may contact Tim at:

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.

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 on December 9 or December 23. 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 Denise Bockmier-Sommers, Linda Johnson, Keith Dhom, or Frank Schultz.

Candy T.

Gracie T.

Malaythong T.

All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

December 2

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

December 3

Brown Bag Concert 12:15 Sanctuary

Wednesday Worship/Communion 5:30 Chapel

December 4

Joy of Movement 1:30 Commons

December 5

Faith and Fellowship 10:00 Cook/Diller Lounge

December 7 Communion Service

Reverend Lonna Lee to lead Service 9:00 Zoom

Reverend Lonna Lee 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.

Worship Attendance

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