Author Archives: Josh

Pilgrims and sojourners

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all for coming to worship this morning. We just had Thanksgiving. I hope you all had a good time. Have you eaten up all your leftovers yet? I want to start this morning by talking … Continue reading →

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The Signature Quilt

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Josh

In 2019, Martha Mattocks presented a large quilt to the Sara R. Haworth Mission Circle. The quilt was originally a project of the Martha Jay Class in 1988-1990 to raise money for the Building Fund. The project was led by … Continue reading →

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Thanks and blessings

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! Thank you all again for being here today. It’s coming up on Thanksgiving. I’ll bet you expect me to tell you all to be thankful! Well, OK. But before we all go crazy shopping, before we turn … Continue reading →

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Brunswick Stew

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Josh

Nobody really knows where the name “Brunswick stew” came from. Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia all claim to have created it. There’s a Brunswick County in Virginia and a town of Brunswick in Georgia, as well as a town of … Continue reading →

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The BBQ

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Josh

The Springfield BBQ has been a popular fundraising meal for many years. It was originally organized by the Warren T. Parris class. People from North Carolina love barbecued pork, cooked slowly for hours in a smoker. In this area, a … Continue reading →

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Cast your bread on the water. . .

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! This fall we’ve been looking at a lot of different verses from the Old Testament. It’s good for us to get to know the entire Bible better. And it’s good for us to get to know some … Continue reading →

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There’s peace and calm in the 23rd Psalm

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Josh

Good morning, Friends! I hope you’re all doing well today. I’m so glad you’re here! It has been a full and busy week. We had our big craft fair yesterday. I’ve had people coming in to my office to talk … Continue reading →

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The Allen Jay house

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Josh

One of the most interesting parts of Springfield’s property is the Allen Jay House, located across the street at 606 E. Springfield Road.Oral tradition says that the house dates back to around 1790, and was the home of the Josiah … Continue reading →

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The Parsonage

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Josh

During the first half of the 20th century, Springfield Friends Meeting didn’t have a parsonage. Our earliest pastors lived in their own family homes. One of our longest-serving pastors, Clara I. Cox, lived with her parents during the 22 years … Continue reading →

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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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