WEDNESDAY, MAR. 1

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

■ 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, observes The First Sunday in Lent with in-person and online worship, Interim Pastor Gil Santiago, Organist and Accompanist, Terry Donat, and Director of Music, Michael Koon.“love grows in a weary world when hungry hearts find bread and children’s dreams are fed. Love grows in a weary world: the promised feast of plenty comes.” Text by Mary Louise Bringle

■ 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 First Sunday of Lent will be celebrated with a message given by Pastor Adam Banks. Ben Babian will serve as Lay leader. Shannon Meadows will provide saxophone music during worship. Wes Babian will lead 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. 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday school will be held. There will not be an Adult Forum this Sunday. 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. The guest speaker will be Rev. Walter Mock whose message will be “Bring It On!” On Sunday evening the Lenten Study will follow a light soup supper at 6 p.m. Discussion will center on the book, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, by N.T. Wright, an Anglican Bishop and English New Testament scholar. In the coming days: the Quilting and Sewing

Group will meet Monday at 10 a.m.; the Walking Group will meet on Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.; and the men of the church will meet for breakfast at Studebakers’ on 41 Saturday at 8:30 a.m. For further information about any church activity, call the church office at 937-3991909.

■ 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 childfriendly area is available in the sanctuary and childcare is available. Covenant is a welcoming and inclusive congregation, member of PC(USA). Website: springfieldcovenant.org. Following the service on February 26, Cordelia Collins Schaber of the Foundation “Martha, Mary and Me” will present a video/photo program regarding the July 2022 flash flood in Eastern Kentucky. This event will take place in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Covenant members have been working to provide donations for those who have lost their homes and belongings. A list will be available of needed items at the program. A mission trip by Covenant members is planned for June 3-9. The public and anyone interested in this project is welcome to attend this informative meeting.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

■ 10 a.m. The Open Hands Free Pantry distributes canned and packaged food, fresh produce, and frozen meat each Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon; and each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 529 W. Johnny Lytle Ave. The pantry is staffed and supported by several Springfield churches.

■ 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 937-323-7597 the Church Office at 937-322-2527.

■ 12 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service of three churches is hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church, 27 N. Wittenberg. Three churches: St. John’s, First, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are taking turns hosting the weeks of Lent. A light meal follows the noon service. 7 p.m., an evening Lenten service is preceded by a soup supper at 6 p.m.

■ 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 937-322-2527.

■ 7 p.m. First Baptist Church’s (638 S. Fountain Ave.) Bible Study Group will hold an online discussion of the film series “The Chosen”. For information, contact the church at 937-325-5537.

■ 7 p.m. Northridge United Methodist Church, 4610 Derr Road, invites the community to observe Ash Wednesday. Pastor Ken Woode will speak on “Getting the Whole Picture: God’s Love on our Hearts.” Congregants will be invited forward for the imposition of ashes.