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 ...
Sunday Morning
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, and Sundays at 8:30 AM for the Church. See Pastor Fred for details.
Upward Basketball 2010
Click here for the schedule Boys and girls in grades 1st through 6th are invited to learn the basics, including sportsmanship, about basketball. For any questions, go to our direct address: springfieldfirstupward@yahoo.com.
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.
Quizzing
Quizzing begins Sunday, September 20th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a party and games in the Quiz Room in the Kidz Kingdom. Boys and girls in grades 2nd through 6th are invited to come and meet Geoff and Jody Sarginson, new Quiz Co-Directors and get the new quizzing schedule and reference books.
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)
Adrenaline
Momentum will absorb Adrenaline, and will encompass 6th grade through high school. Here are the remaining dates. Also check the calendar. Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 19 Feb 26 Mar 5 Mar 12 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 23 May 7 Momentum takes place at Springfield First Church of the Nazarene. 5200 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 217-529-6771 springfieldfirst.com Oct 16 Kickoff - Combined w/Middle School Oct 30 Flickerball Nov 20 3 on 3 Basketball / Madden Tourney (XBox 360) Dec 11 Soccer Dec 18 Speedball - combined w/ Middle School Jan 15 Dodgeball Jan 29 Flickerball / Adrenaline's Got Talent contest Mar 12 Soccer - combined w/ Middle school Apr 16 Speedball - Mario Kart tourney (Wii) May 7 student’s choice - High School Finale
Recent Sermons on Audio
Sermon from February 7, 2010Continuing The Pursuit of God. An interview with Jan Linkenback (watch that on YouTube)...
Sermon from Jan 31, 2010
Download the mp3, press play below, or subscribe to our podcast: Open iTunes Go...
Sermon from January 17, 2009
Pastor Jay and has something to share. How many of you have wondered what God’s...
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Blog
Jan Linkenback InteviewThe Jan Linkenback Interview is now on YouTube. You can view it below. Read More →
Springfield Today, Feb 2, 2010
From Subject Received Size Categories jeanpickett@springfieldfirst.com Springfield...
Angel Food Video from News Channel 20
Video from the Angel Food segment from a local news station via WICS ABC 20 :: Newsroom. Read More →
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Events
Caravan Kick-OffIf you haven’t registered your kids yet, you can still. We want to make sure we have enough books and materials for all the kids. Call the office if you still need to register your children. Read More →
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Contact Info
Pastor Fred Prince, Senior Pastor
Pastor Gregg Sowards, Worship and Arts
Pastor Jay Bush, Teens
Jean Pickett, Office ManagerService Times
Sunday School at 9:30
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:30
Worship Gathering @ 6:15Contact
5200 S 6th Street Rd
Springfield, IL 62707(217)529-6771
Upward Basketball
Angel Food Ministries
Event Calendar
