RELIGION NOTES
Sunday, Nov. 28
■ 9 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 27 N. Wittenberg Ave., Springfield, will have sanctuary service in its large sanctuary that has plenty of room for social distancing. The Rainbow Table lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. Fridays. Rainbow Table lunch will be closed Dec. 3, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. St. John’s has taken all safety precautions and social distancing is in effect.
The food pantry is open 9 to 10:45 a.m. on second, third and fourth Wednesdays of every month.
The Outreach Thrift Store is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
■ 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Springfield will be worshiping at 638 South Fountain Ave., Springfield, with social distancing and CDC guidelines observed. Worship is family-friendly and welcomes children. The First Sunday in Advent will be celebrated with a message by Pastor Adam Banks and the lighting of the first Advent candle, representing Wonderful Counselor from Isaiah 9:6. Special music will be provided by Emerson Babian on the piano. Joyce Webb will lead the congregation in the singing of the hymns. The service is also available online live at 10 a.m. through the church web site: www.firstbaptistspringfield. org, or any time thereafter.
At 11 a.m., the Adult Forum discussion group will be held in the church lounge. First Baptist Springfield is a diverse congregation that reflects the population of Springfield. More information about the church and its activities can also be seen on its Facebook page and its website.
■ 10 a.m. High Street United Methodist Church, 230 E. High St., Springfield, church services have re-opened and are now in person, with pastor Cynthia Atwater: 10 a.m. church service; 10:15 a.m. children and youth service; 11 a.m. fellowship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school (all ages). Church service also available online at www.highstreetunited.org/sermons.html.
Updates on web site, Facebook and through the church office at 937-322-2527.
■ 10:30 a.m. First Lutheran Church, Wittenberg and High, Springfield, celebrates first Sunday of Advent with in-person and online worship, interim pastor Gil Santiago, organist and accompanist Terry Donat, and director of music Michael Koon. “Come now, o Prince of Peace, make us one body. Come, O Lord Jesus, reconcile your people,” Text by Geonyong Lee.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
■ 5:30 p.m. Central Community Kitchen at High Street UMC, 230 E. High St., Springfield.
Serving meals to-go from 5:306:30 p.m. For more information, call Central Community Center at 937-323-7597 the church office at 937-322-2527.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
■ 12 p.m. First Lutheran
Church, Wittenberg and High, gathers for first week of Advent service, chapel, ground level.
■ 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave., continues bible study via Zoom. Discussion on the book of Judges will be led by pastor Adam Banks. Call First Baptist Church at 937325-5537 for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 4
■ 9 a.m. The First Baptist Church of Springfield Ladies will meet at Frisch’s Restaurant on East Main Street, Springfield, for breakfast and discussion.