The church offices will close
at noon on New Year's Eve and will reopen on Friday, January 2.
Have a very Happy New Year!

Worship Services

Sunday
Education Opportunities
~ 9:00 AM ~
—Adult Sunday Classes—
(1) ACES Forum
- in the Chapel -
(2) Lectionary-Based
Bible Study
- in Cook Lounge -
(3) Seekers' Class
- in The Commons Library area -

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

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

Sunday Services

Summer Chapel has ended for the season: see you in May.

~ 10:30 AM ~
Sanctuary Service
Organist's
Sunday Music Notes here . . . .
Nursery Care begins at 8:45 AM in the 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 ~

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

Recreation and Group Activities Photo Gallery — follow this link.

Deacons'
Food Pantry
Food of the Month:
Beef Stew

The Deacons have asked for Beef Stew 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 November —
the Food Pantry served
302 adults,
144 children, and
159 sack lunches.

November donations received:
Third Presbyterian Church, 355 items; First Presbyterian Church, 271 items.

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:


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

First Presbyterian Church has joined New Mission Church of God to provide Breakfasts for the Homeless at Washington Street Mission once a month. Contact Don Ecklund (217-787-7810) if you would like to help.

New Mission Church of God website here . . .