Monthly Archives: November 2016

What were they waiting for? (first Sunday of Advent)

Believe it or not, Advent has actually started! The season of the coming of Christ. And to start the season off, I want to ask what people were thinking, back during the years before Jesus was born. You know, I … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And do not forget what the Lord has done for you. Who forgives all your sins; who heals … Continue reading

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Missions

How can people call on the One they have not believed in? And how can people believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can people hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone … Continue reading

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I have called you friends

I’ve got a question for you this morning. How many of you know where we get our name from? Springfield Friends, the Friends church, the Friends movement, Friends meetings everywhere — where do we get our name from? Back in … Continue reading

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How to make new people feel welcome (November 2016)

When a new person shows up at our meeting, YOU are the person who makes that person stay – or never return! • Introduce yourself to anyone you see who you don’t recognize or know very well. Try to learn … Continue reading

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