RELIGION NOTES
SUNDAY, NOV. 20
■ 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. Pastor Kevin Scheuller. The Rainbow Table lunch is held on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. (everyone welcome). 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 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations accepted during open hours.
■ 9:30 a.m. First Lutheran Church, Wittenberg and High celebrates Time after Pentecost and All Saints Sunday with in-person and online worship, Interim Pastor Gil Santiago, Organist and Accompanist, Terry Donat, and Director of Music, Michael Koon. “This is my prayer, O God of all earth’s kingdoms, your kingdom come; on earth your will be done. O God, be lifted up till all shall serve you, and hearts united learn to live as one. So hear my prayer, O God of all the nations; myself I give you; let your will be done.” text by Georgia Harkness
■ 10 a.m. High Street United Methodist Church, 230 E. High St., Springfield, in person church service; Pastor Cynthia Atwater. Church service also available online at https:// www.highstreetunited.org/sermons.html. Updates on Website, Facebook and through the Church office at 937-322-2527.
■ 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. The service will be conducted by Pastor Adam Banks. Lay leader will be Clara Copeland. Special music will be provided by The Springfield Dulcimer Club. Bill Thomas will lead the singing of the hymns. Guest Accompanist for this service is Cammy
Grote. The service is also available on-line live at 10 a.m. through the church website www. firstbaptistspringfield.org, or any time thereafter. 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday school will be held. Also at 11 a.m., the Adult Forum will hold a discussion on Climate Justice led by Pastor Wes Babian.
First Baptist is a diverse congregation that reflects the population of Springfield. More information about the church and its activities can be seen on its Facebook page and its website.
■ 10 a.m. Northridge United Methodist Church, 4610 Derr Road, will gather for worship both in person and on Facebook. Pastor Woode will speak on, “A New Beginning is Always Near.” In the coming days: the Quilting and Sewing Group will meet on Monday at 10 a.m.; the Caregivers Support Group will meet on Tuesday at 4 p.m.; Cub Scouts will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m.; Bible Study will meet on Wednesday at 11 a.m.; and the walking group will meet on Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
■ 10:30 a.m. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Limestone St, Springfield, will celebrate Christ the King with Pastor Jody
Noble. Services are in person in the Sanctuary, and online at Youtube. Fellowship coffee hour following the service. Child friendly area available in the sanctuary and child care available. More information on Facebook, Covenant website and through the church office 937-325-2427. Covenant is a downtown, inclusive and missiondriven church. Everyone is welcome. ■ 4 p.m. To offer hope, from 4-6 p.m., Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1801 St. Paris Pike, Springfield, will sponsor “Surviving the Holidays.” This gathering in the Grace Fellowship
Hall is open to all who are grieving and who anticipate the coming season in survival mode. Enjoy light refreshments while you receive encouragement and inspiration from speakers who have experienced God’s healing love. This event is free of charge. Childcare may also be arranged in advance. Registration for the event and arrangements for childcare may be made at 937-399-6257 or tom. brodbeck@grace-nalc.org.
TUESDAY, NOV. 22
■ 5:30 p.m. Central Community Kitchen at High Street UMC, 230 E. High
St., Springfield. Serving warm meals indoors from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call Central Community Center at 937323-7597 the Church Office at 937-322-2527.
■ 7 p.m. Join in as we gather to give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings of the past year at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1801 St. Paris
Pike, Springfield. For more information, call the Grace office 937-399-6257.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23
■ 1:30 p.m. Central Community Center / Living Waters Ministry at High Street UMC, 230 E. High St., Springfield. Shower Ministry from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, call the Church Office at 937-3222527.
■ 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave., continues its online discussion of the book “Awakening” by Nancy Flinchbaugh led by the author. For information, contact the church at 937325-5537.