About
As you work your way through this website and the gallery of faces; and as you get just a glimpse some activites here; hopefully you'll begin to discover we love the Lord, love each other, love to laugh, and love to let others know about the amazing God we serve. Whether it happens in the Kidz Kingdom - VBS, Sunday School, Caravan – Bible quizzing, worship and even karate… Or in Velocity ministries that bring our teens together for worship on Wednesdays, and on Fridays when teens from the community come for Momentum and find a safe place for sports, food, ...
Statement of Purpose
Our Statement of Purpose is to Love God, Love Others, and Serve Our World. Love God through worship and prayer gatherings, and by getting into His Word and through times of personal prayer and fasting. (Matthew 22:37-38) Love Others within the community of believers through involvement in a small group, reaching out and encouraging others, praying together and laughing together. (Colossians 3:12-14) Serve Our Word by being aware of those around us who are hurting, need a friend, or who don't yet know the Lord; and then taking the step to reach out and lend a hand, or becoming a friend who will ...
Sundays
Sunday Morning Service Times Sunday School : 9:30 Worship Service: 10:30 Café Mosaic : 9:00 -10:15 Sunday Morning for the typical First Church Family, as told by the typical father: I get out of bed at about 7:00 or so with some coffee and Ray's Bible Study materials, and relax a bit before heading off to Church with my family. I like to get there a bit before Ray's Bible Study starts at 9:30, so I can get some gourmet coffee at Café Mosaic that the good folks there in the gym have ready for me. Then I head on across the hall and sit with ...
Prayer Gatherings
Join us to pray for the pastors of this church at 5:45 PM on Wednesdays in room #4, and Sundays at 8:30 AM for the Church in the sanctuary.
Neighborhood Connection 5K Race
Location: Springfield First Church of the Nazarene 5200 S. Street Frontage Road, Springfield, IL Event Time: Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. Race time is 7:00 p.m. T-Shirts: T-Shirts will be provided to those registering prior to June 1 or while supplies last. Awards: Awards ceremony will immediately follow the race. Overall - male and female, 1st-3rd overall runners and walkers will receive trophies. Age groups - male and female, 1st and 2nd will receive medals. 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and up. Registration Fees: $25.00 prior to June 1, 2013 $30.00 postmarked after June 1, 2013 $20.00 per person for Teams of 4 or more (must have designated team captain) Click HERE to ...
Join the Church
Interested in becoming a member of the Springfield First Church of the Nazarene? Please see Pastor Fred about the upcoming membership class.
Children’s Quizzing
Children (2nd - 6th grades) practice every other Sunday from 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Children should bring a sack lunch to the Quiz Room in the Kidz Kingdom. Boys and girls in grades 2nd through 6th are invited to join the children's quiz group with co-directors, Geoff and Jody Sarginson. Quiz dates are: 2012 Practices December 16 2013 Practices January 6, January 19, Zone Quiz at Springfield First at 10:00 a.m. January 20 February 3, 17 March 3 March 16, District Quiz at Clinton Church of the Nazarene March 17 April 7 April 21 - End of Year Party (12:00 - 1:30 p.m.)
Do You Need Prayer?
If you need prayer, please let the church know. Place a card in the offering plate, or call our office. We have a long list of email subscribers who will pray for your need immediately.
Velocity
Velocity is our popular student ministry. Contact Pastor Jay Bush to get more information on, or to help out with, any of the exciting features of this great ministry. DCL Forms Velocity Sponsor DCL Forms (PDF) Velocity Student DCL Forms (PDF)
2013 Neighborhood Connection
Gather your families and friends for fellowship and fun at this year's Neighborhood Connection! Event Details: Friday, June 14, 2013 from 4:30-9:30 p.m. Springfield First Church of the Nazarene 5200 S. 6th Street Frontage Road, Springfield (1 mile north of Cracker Barrel) Features: FREE FOOD (BBQ Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs, Brisket Sandwiches and Beverages) • LIVE Music Bake Sale • Door Prizes • Games • Jump House • Plus a 5K to benefit the Hope Institute Bad Schedule: Overcoming the Ashes 5:00-6:55 p.m. Kapital Sound 7:00-9:30 p.m. Additional Events: June 9-14, we will be collecting non-perishable items to benefit Contact Ministries Items can be dropped off at the church between 9:00 a.m. and ...
Recent Sermons on Audio
Sermon from May 19, 2013The Promise: It Happened! Pastor Fred Prince Press play below, download the file...
Sermon from May 12, 2013
The Promise: Fan into Flame Pastor Fred Prince Press play below, download the file...
Sermon from May 5, 2013
The Promise: He Prayed Pastor Fred Prince Press play below, download the file (instructions...
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