Newsletter
Dear friends, When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among the people --Howard Thurman As I write this, we are heading into the 12 Days of Christmas, the season of Christmastide. At the end of the twelve days, we begin the season of Epiphany. On Epiphany Sunday, (celebrated January 4 this year) we re-experience the story of the Magi’s visit to the Christ Child and his mother, Mary. As the season continues, our focus is on the early times of Jesus’ ministry on earth, his teachings, healings, and miracles. Themes for this season include God’s light and AHA! experiences of transformation. The liturgical color for Epiphany is white. During this holy season, may Jesus, the Light of the World, be revealed to us and through us. Blessings, Barbara
Upcoming
List of Services
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Collection of Coats & Jackets
Throughout the winter, we will continue to collect new and gently used coats and jackets for all ages. Thank you for your support!
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Drive Through Collection of Food For Open Pantry
Held on the second Saturday of each month from 1-3 PM in our back parking lot. All donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated.
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Souper Bowl of Caring
We will be colllecting donation of soup throughout January and February for our annual SOUPER BOWL OF CARING outreach ministry. Our donations will help our neighbors who receive services through the Open Pantry, here in Springfield.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST
All men of the church are invited to join on the first Saturday of the month for breakfast at a local restaurant. We meet at 8:20 AM in the front parking lot. All are welcome and invited to bring friends!
