RELIGION NOTES
Sunday, Jan. 30
■ 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 2nd, 3rd and 4th 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 in church at 638 South Fountain Ave. with social distancing and CDC guidelines being observed. Worship is family-friendly and welcomes children. The sixth Sunday after Christmas will be celebrated with a message by Pastor Adam Banks. Special music will be provided by Sophia and Jared Meadows. Bill Thomas will serve as lay leader and lead the singing of the hymns. 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School will be held. The service is also available online live at 10 a.m. through the church website www.firstbaptistspringfield.org, or any time thereafter. 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 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; 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 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany with in-person and online worship, Interim Pastor Gil Santiago, Organist and accompanist, Terry Donat, and Director of Music, Michael Koon. In-person worshipers are asked to wear masks. “Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to rafter: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.” text by Marty Haugen
Tuesday, Feb. 1
■ 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, Feb. 2
■ 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. Contact First Baptist Church at 937-325-5537 for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 5
■ 9 a.m. The ladies of First Baptist Church will meet for breakfast at Frisch’s on East Main Street. All are welcome to the table.