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Sunday

Education Opportunities
~ 9:00 AM ~
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(1) ACES Forum
- in the Chapel -
(2) Lectionary Based
Bible Study

- in Cook Lounge -

—Children's Sunday School—
Multidimensional Learning Labs meet in the Music and Drama Room on the Second Floor of the Education Wing.

Coffee and Tea
in the "Commons"/Fellowship Hall
~ 10:00 AM ~

Summer Chapel Service (8:15 AM) has ended for the season.
See you in June!


Sunday Service Times
~ 10:30 AM ~
Organist and Choir Director
Sunday Music Notes here . . . .


Nursery Care begins at 8:45 AM in the new nursery, first floor - next to the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall.

Following Worship ~ 11:30 AM ~
Refreshments
in the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall

Wednesday
Chapel Vespers

~ 5:30 PM ~
Carry-in Supper
~ 6:00 PM ~
Choir Rehearsal
~ 6:30 PM ~
Small Group Meetings
~ 7:00 PM ~

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Deacons'
Food Pantry
Food of the Month:
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The Deacons have asked for Spam for the Food Pantry. For monetary donations, make your check out to First Presbyterian Church and note that it is for the Deacon's Food Pantry. (Open M - Th, 9:00 AM - Noon)

In March —
the Food Pantry served

343 adults,
160 children, and
149 sack lunches.
— New to the Pantry - 47

Total persons served in 2007:
3029 Adults
1491 Children
— and 1590 Sack Lunches.


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You will find many pictures in the new First Presbyterian Church General Photo Gallery follow this link

Recreation and Group Activities Photo Gallery — follow this link.


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Coming Together
for Christ's Mission —


First Presbyterian Church and New Mission Church of God: coming together to bring Springfield the message of the joy and power in diversity.


Coming together Events:

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Priscilla's Lost and Found, Inc.

Volunteers become "spiritual connectors" to women in need —
Priscilla's Lost and Found website here . . .

New Mission Church of God website here . . .

   

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Our own sacred narratives, along with the great Biblical stories, become woven into the fabric of our faith.

At First Presbyterian Church, we welcome each story — understanding that unity is found not in conformity, but in Christ. First Church embraces justice, kindness, and humility as modeled by Jesus and as challenged by the prophets. This is the story we are living together as an inclusive worshipping community in downtown Springfield.


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Pentecost Sundayempty
and Mothers' Day Celebration

Sunday, May 11
— during worship

On this day of Pentecost, we commemorate the birth of the Church. We will also celebrate the nurturing gifts of mothers everywhere.

When the church is vital, it continues to celebrate the diversity of tongues and gifts. Within this mission we receive a Pentecost Offering on Pentecost Sunday. Our congregation will keep 40% for programs that benefit children at risk. The General Assembly divides the remaining 60% between ministries with youth and young adults (50%) and children-at-risk ministries (10%).


logo: Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield IL
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Liturgical Arts Festival
of Springfield
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May 2 - May 6, 2008

Please visit the Liturgical Arts Website for the full listing of events here . . .

Opening event —
The Heritage Ensemble of Peoria
Friday, May 2, 2008 | 7:30pm
— in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

The presentation will be a celebration of Spirituals: A journey through the African-American experience. Join the Ensemble for refreshments in the church "Commons" after the performance.

Visit the Heritage Ensemble website here . . .


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Presbyterian Night
at the Ballpark

Saturday, May 31
6:30 PM


Area-wide, Presbyterians will meet together at O’Brien Field in Peoria. Come have some summer fun.


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Vacation Bible School

June 16 - June 20 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Go for a week-long Rainforest Adventure with First Presbyterian Church and Hope Presbyterian Church in our Commons. Download VBS registration form in PDF format here. . .



Click on this icon to see a video about Workshop Rotation Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church
View a slide show about
multi-dimensional learning
in First Presbyterian Church
Children's Sunday School.

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link to Concerts at First Church page


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April 26,
U2 Eucharist
collection total:
$4,092.29

for Sacks of Hope.

— More information on our U2 Eucharist page —


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The 1850s Community Carol Sing was great fun. See you at this event next year!


   
     

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