RELIGION NOTES
SUNDAY, OCT. 17
■ 9 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 27 N. Wittenberg Ave., Springfield, will have Sanctuary Service featuring a large sanctuary that has plenty of room for social distancing. The Rainbow Table lunch is held on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. (everyone welcome). St. John’s has taken all safety precautions and social distancing is in effect.
The Food Pantry is open every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and closed the first Wednesday of each month. The Outreach Thrift Store is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
■ 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Springfield is worshipping at 638
South Fountain Ave. with social distancing and CDC guidelines being observed. Worship is family-friendly and welcomes children. The 21st Sunday after Pentecost is recognized as Children’s Sabbath Sunday. The message will be presented by Karen Copeland
Willhite, an experienced child welfare case worker, trainer, and consultant.
She will speak on the topic “Where Does It Hurt?” Music will be provided by the congregation under the leadership of Basil Fett and Pastor Adam Banks. Basil also will lead the congregation in the singing of the hymns. The service is also available on-line live at 10 a.m. through the church website www. firstbaptistspringfield. org, or any time thereafter. At 11:15 a.m., the Adult Forum discussion group will be held via Zoom with Karen Copeland Willhite continuing on the topic. Information on how to participate in the discussion can be obtained on the church Facebook page. 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 Face Book page.
■ 10 a.m. High Street United Methodist Church, 230 E. High St., Springfield, church services have re-opened and are now in person; Pastor Cynthia Atwater. 10 a.m. Church Service; 10:15 a.m. Children & Youth Church Service; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School (all ages). Church service also available online at https:// www.highstreetunited.org/ sermons.html. Updates on Website, Face Book and through the Church office at 937-322-2527.
■ 10:30 a.m. First Lutheran Church, Wittenberg and High, celebrates Time after Pentecost with in-person and online worship, interim Pastor Gil Santiago; organist and accompanist, Terry Donat, and Director of Music, Michael Koon. The Exultation Bell Choir rings “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” arranged by Terry Donat, directed by Michael Koon. “Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball to him all majesty ascribe and crown him Lord of all.” Text by Edward Perronet.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19
■ 5:30 p.m. Central Community Kitchen at High Street UMC, 230 E. High St., Springfield. Serving Meals To-go from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call Central Community Center at 937-323-7597 the Church Office at 937-322-2527.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
■ 6 p.m. First Baptist
Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave., continues Bible Study via Zoom with the book Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Bruggemann. Discussion is led by Pastor Adam Banks. Contact First Baptist Church at 937-3255537 for more information.
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
■ 9 a.m. Volunteers from First Baptist Church will meet at the parking lot of Fulton School on South Yellow Springs Street to lead a Health and Clean up Walk around the neighborhood. Individuals from the neighborhood are invited to join the group.