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The two servants

Sometimes people tease me, because I say so often , “This is one of the most important parts of the gospel!” Well, I always mean it. Every week, we try to look at a portion of the good news. And … Continue reading

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The Mighty Mustard Seed

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all for coming today. Last week, we talked about how everyone here is a minister. We all have special gifts, which God has given us. We’re teachers. We’re builders. We’re people who listen and tell … Continue reading

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Where does the name Springfield come from?

Where does the name Springfield come from? Springfield is a very common place name both in the United States and England. Popular culture says that there’s a Springfield in every state in the Union. In fact, there are only 34 … Continue reading

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Everyone is a minister!

Good morning, Friends! It’s great to see you all again. Today I want to share a Scripture that we read a couple of weeks ago for our Wednesday night Bible study. It’s from a letter that Paul wrote, to a … Continue reading

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Hannah Millikan Blair – Revolutionary War Patriot

Hannah Millikan Blair (1756-1852) was a member of Springfield Friends Meeting. She was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the Deep River area when she was a baby. She was married to Enos Blair, and they had a new baby … Continue reading

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Time for all things

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all for coming to worship today. I expect today a lot of our members are at the beach this weekend, or down at the lake, or up in the mountains. This weekend is the last … Continue reading

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You never miss the water till the well runs dry. . .

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all so much for coming today. It’s great to see everybody again! We got back from vacation this week. Someone in the meeting was kind enough to put a “Welcome Home” message on the church … Continue reading

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You are the light of the world

Good morning, Friends! Thanks for coming today. I hope you all found some way to stay cool during this past week. People here in North Carolina have a lot of favorite ways to say how hot it is in weather … Continue reading

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Quakers during the Revolution: the Quiet in the Land

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all for coming today. It’s a holiday weekend. A lot of people are probably thinking more about hot dogs and fireworks than about church or even about what the holiday means. The 4th of July … Continue reading

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Jubilee

Good morning, Friends! We’ve got a kind of a perfect storm here today, with Father’s Day and some other things going on. I wasn’t sure what to preach on today. I thought about telling you about my father, Ed Brown. … Continue reading

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