CHURCH NOTES

First Lutheran

The church celebrates Fifth Sunday of Easter and Music Sunday with worship at 9:30 a.m. led by Pastor Ann Schmid. At 3 p.m. Wittenberg’s Choral Choir presents their final concert of 2024 directed by Dr. Elizabeth Hainrihar. A reception follows the concert.

First Lutheran is handicap accessible with parking in their lot, on the street, and on Sunday parking is available at Senior Services beside the church.

“When in our music God is glorified and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” Text by Fred Pratt Green.

First Baptist

Walkers will meet at the church for a health and fellowship walk in the neighborhood on Saturday at 9 a.m.

The third Sunday after Easter will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with a message presented by Pastor Adam Banks. At 11:15 a.m. children’s Sunday School and the Adult Forum will be held.

Bible study is Wednesday at 6 p.m. via ZOOM with a discussion of the gospel of Mark.

On Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. the ladies of First Baptist Church will meet for breakfast at Frisch’s on East Main Street.

First Baptist Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave., is a diverse congregation that reflects the population of Springfield. More information about the church and its activities can be seen on Facebook or at www.firstbaptistspringfield.org.

Covenant Presbyterian

Services are held in person and live on Youtube every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Guest preacher Cheryl Powers

will offer the sermon Adult Sunday school is open to all at 9 a.m. Childfriendly area is available in the sanctuary, and child care is available.

Please mark your calendars for Jazz Sunday on Mother’s Day, May 12, at 10:30 am.

Vacation Bible School will be offered June 9-13, with the theme “SCUBA: diving into friendship with God”.

Covenant is a welcoming and affirming congregation, member of PC(USA). Visit www.springfieldcovenant. org for more information.

Northridge United Methodist

The congregation will gather for worship Sunday at 10 a.m., both in person and on Facebook Live. The service will be led by Rev. Walter Mock while Pastor Ken Woode is away.

In the coming days: the Quilting Group will meet Monday at 10 a..m.; the Walking Group will meet on Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Northridge United Methodist Church, 4610 Derr Rd., for information about any church activity call the church office at 937-399-1909 or visit www.numc.life.

St. John’s Lutheran

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium.

Guest Worship Leader Rev. Steven Rice will lead Sunday Service in the sanctuary at 9 a.m.

The Food Pantry is closed May 1st and open the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The Outreach Thrift Store is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rainbow Table Meal is Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 27 N. Wittenberg Ave.