Sunday, August 1, 2021 Rev. Susan Phillips preaching
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Holy Communion
We will have individually wrapped crackers and bottled water available for the onsite service or you can bring your own.
As we gather for Zoom worship be sure to bring bread and cup for communion.
9:00 Sundays – Onsite in the Sanctuary
We are excited to add this service to our worship opportunities!
10:30 Sundays - Online via Zoom
Please join us online!
One tap mobile +13126266799,,85677718426#
Or Call +1 312 626 6799 and use Meeting ID: 856 7771 8426
6:00 Wednesdays - Worship in the Garden
5:30 Social Time
6:00 Worship Service
It's delightful to worship in the garden!
We celebrate together in the garden, keep one another safe
and enjoy singing together with Emily Wheeler.
In case of rain or extreme heat we will move inside to the sanctuary.
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This week we made exciting steps forward toward our renovation project. Following Session's approval of a local contractor, our Renovation Team met with the owner, Mike O'Shea, and Pre-construction Team from O'Shea Builders and our architect, Dan Raorty, from The Samuels Group. Together in a Construction Management process, we are gathering our experience, resources, and visions to develop a plan that will best fulfill our future ministry needs for an affordable price. The collaborative spirit between our three partners (church, architect, and builder) is energizing!
As we have mentioned before, we have 90+% of the design work ahead of us. The Renovation Team has begun the next stage of design work with our Construction Management Team. We are reviewing all of the ideas members of the church have shared, comparing costs, and considering alternatives. If you have more ideas, suggestions, or questions, please use the SUGGESTION BOX on the Renovation Page.
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Help Us Keep Our Micropantry Stocked
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Stocking our two micropantries are a way we love our neighbors.
If you are someone who would like to shop, let us know!
If you are inspired to buy a few extra items at the store, thanks for putting them in the micropantry!
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Share your work with us! We would love to see and display your creativity and talent. Send us your colored pictures (scan, email, regular mail) and we will share them on Sunday mornings and maybe also on our Facebook page.
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A Thank You from Senior Services of Central Illinois |
Dear First Presbyterian Church,
Thank you for your generous donation to Senior Services of Central Illinois. We greatly appreciate your support.
Your donation to the food Pantry will assist our agency in continuing to provide emergency food to those seniors in our community who may otherwise find it difficult, if not impossible, to have the nutritious meals they need on a daily basis. Many older adults are living on fixed and lower incomes and must choose between enough food, paying their rent or utility bill, or purchasing their prescriptions.
Thanks to your gift, older adults in Central Illinois have access to non-medical services which enhance quality of life and promote independent living.
Thank You!
Gratefully Carol Hams
Executive Director
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Helping Hands of Illinois thanks FPC for Contribution |
Dear First Presbyterian Church,
On behalf of the clients of Helping Hands of Springfield, I would like to thank you for your contribution.
Without the continued support of our loyal donors, we would be unable to accomplish our mission of sheltering the homeless, providing support, promoting independence and working with others in the prevention of homelessness in our community.
Thank you again for your continued support of our programs and services.
Sincerely,
Annie Lantgen
Director Administration
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See the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s 2020
Impact Report
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You helped PHP give 131 grants totaling nearly $1 million, impacting 20 countries, including the USA. This included 46 COVID grants addressing food insecurity and other emergency needs at the beginning of the pandemic. See the report to learn about this and more!
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Presbyterian Week of Action slated for Aug.23-29
Excitement is building for this year’s Presbyterian Week of Action, which takes place Aug. 23-29. It will lift up not only Black Lives Matter but other marginalized groups, such as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, who have been the target of hatred and discrimination.
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Tuesday Night Bible Study |
We are currently enjoying our summer break. We will return in August. Watch this space for future announcements. |
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Just a reminder that another way to be kept up to date on the happenings of the church is to check out our Facebook page. |
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Faithfulness and Wellbeing
With Covid cases and hospitalizations rising due to the Delta variant, we encourage you to wear masks in public settings, social distance and wash hands for the wellbeing of everyone.
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All events are via Zoom unless otherwise specified.
August
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Worship Committee Meeting 2:30
Christian Formation Meeting 5:00
Communication Committee meeting 5:30
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Tuesday Bible Study 6:30
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Wednesday Worship in the Garden Gather in the Garden 5:30. Service at 6:00.
August 8
Rev. Susan Phillips to lead worship in the Sanctuary at 9:00 and via zoom at 10:30
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You can also find weekly church events on the homepage where a single click on the image of a computer or smart phone will take you to that Zoom meeting. |
If you would like some personal assistance learning Zoom, please consider joining us before worship at 10:00 on Sundays, 5:00 on Wednesdays or email [email protected] for other times.
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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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Church Contact Information |
Pastor Susan Phillips
Chaplain Tim Haworth
Tara Kaeding
Michelle Hastings
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The voicemail system is not working at church. If you need to reach a staff member please email them. |
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321 South Seventh Street, Springfield | 217-528-4311 |
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