CHURCH NOTES TUESDAY, FEB. 14
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
■ 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 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany with in-person and online worship, Interim Pastor Gil Santiago, Organist and Accompanist, Terry Donat, and Director of Music, Michael Koon.
“Day by day, your mercies, Lord, attend me, bringing comfort to my anxious soul. Day by day, the blessings, Lord, you send me draw me nearer to my heav’nly goal.” text by Carolina Sandell Berg
■ 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 seventh Sunday after Christmas will be celebrated with a message given by Pastor Adam Banks. Dick Rice will serve as Lay leader. Kim Brooks will provide music. Wes Babian will lead the singing of the hymns. The service is also available on-line live at 10:00 am 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 meet in the lounge. At 12 p.m., the women of the church will enjoy a Galentine Party in celebration of Valentine’s Day. 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 Face Book page and its website.
■ 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, Face Book and through the Church office at 937-322-2527.
■ 10 a.m. Northridge United Methodist Church, 4610 Derr Road, will gather for worship both in person and on Facebook Live. Pastor Ken Woode will speak on, “God Gives Us Choices.” Adult Sunday School will follow worship. In the coming days, the Quilting and Sewing Group will meet on Monday at 10 a.m.; the Cub Scouts will meet on Tuesday at 6 p.m.; the 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. For further information about any church activity, call the church office at 937399-1909.
■ 10:30 a.m. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Limestone St., will hold in-person services every Sunday with Pastor Jody Noble and streamed live at Youtube Covenant Presbyterian. A child-friendly area is available in the sanctuary and childcare is available. Covenant is a welcoming and inclusive congregation, member of PC(USA). Website: springfieldcovenant.org.
■ 5:30 p.m. Central Community Kitchen at High Street UMC, 230 E. High St., Springfield. Serving warm meals indoors 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. 15
■ 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’s (638 S. Fountain Ave.) Bible Study Group will hold an online discussion of the book “The Very Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right” by Lisa Sharon Harper. For information, contact the church at 937-325-5537.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
■ 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave. will host a Valentine Walk at the Living Vine Labyrinth in the church fellowship hall. Enter through the door off the parking lot toward Rocking Horse Center Clinic. Introduction to the labyrinth and a short devotional time will be conducted by Nancy Flinchbaugh and Debbie Copeland. Following the walking of the labyrinth, there will be a Listening Circle where thoughts and experiences may be shared.