Author Archives: Josh

You’re a saint!

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! I want to let you all in on a big secret. You all are saints. That doesn’t just mean that you’re good people – though most of you are. I’m saying that you’re saints. You are special … Continue reading →

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USFWI (United Society of Friends Women International)

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Josh

In the late 1800s while living in Western Yearly Meeting, Eliza Armstrong Cox (1850-1935) had a clear vision of the part Quaker women should contribute to the Master’s great plan of world evangelization. She started the movement which developed into … Continue reading →

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Praise the Lord!

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all for coming to worship today! We’ve been looking at some different parts of the Old Testament this month. It’s always important for us to go back to our roots. There are some really good … Continue reading →

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The columbarium

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Josh

Throughout most of Springfield’s history, burial in the cemetery has been the only option. However, late in the 20th century, the number of cremations increased rapidly, and in the 2020s cremations now make up the majority. Cremation is accepted and … Continue reading →

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Wait for the Lord

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! It’s good to see you all again. My wife and I enjoyed our week of vacation in Vermont. We hadn’t seen our daughter and her husband for over a year. And we just really needed the break … Continue reading →

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The grandfather clocks

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Josh

The Grandfather Clocks at Springfield Springfield has two magnificent antique grandfather clocks at the front of the worship room. In 1819, Joshua Anderson, a member of Springfield Meeting, married Rachel Carter, also a member. Both were born in Guilford County. … Continue reading →

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The progeny of Springfield – Meetings started by Springfield Friends

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Josh

Pine Woods Preparative Meeting Established in 1791, soon after and under the watchful eye of Springfield, Pine Woods sat two miles north of the present city of Thomasville. The building was also used as a schoolhouse. In the early 20th … Continue reading →

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No longer strangers

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all again for coming to worship this morning. I know it’s been a sad and heavy week for our meeting in many ways, but I really appreciate you all being here. Last Sunday I said … Continue reading →

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Good friends

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Thanks so much for coming to join us this morning. I hope you all had a real good week. Today’s Scripture is another one of those stories where Jesus heals someone. There are a lot of healing … Continue reading →

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To love is to live again

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all so much for coming here today. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend, and that you can take some time off to relax and rest. I’m still getting over COVID, as you can probably … Continue reading →

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