07-22-08 Why Stephen Ministry?

We have many needs for care in our congregation and community: people experiencing divorce, grief, a terminal illness, loss of a job, relocation, and empty nest, retirement, hospitalization, loneliness, and many other stresses or challenges. Often people with needs suffer silently...

07-22-08 New Members

Amy Smith joined Schweitzer by reaffirmation of faith during the 5:30 service on Saturday, July 12. Her son Carson joins us as a preparatory member. It is a joy to celebrate their official entry into the Schweitzer family!

07-10-08 Trailer Needed

Schweitzer is needing a trailer for use with transporting our portable worship system. This system is used for our college ministry, youth ministry, children's ministry and other worship events out of the church. We're looking for a 6x10 covered trailer with a ramp door.

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07-10-08 Top Service Needs of Schweitzer

Vacation Bible School Needs
1. Daytime snack helpers
2. Daytime guides for ages 3 through kindergarten
3. Daytime helpers for younger and older recreation
4. Evening guides for grades 1 and 2 Other Service Opportunities

5. Guest and Information Services Assistant (Blu...

07-10-08 Sigma House

Schweitzer UMC is a member of Church Women United which is an ecumenical organization where many different denominations meet together in working together in ministry to various projects in the Springfield Community. Church Women United works closely with Springfield Council of Churches in supportin...

07-10-08 Power Lab VBS Decorating Blast

Sunday, July 13th
12:15 - 4:00 p.m. in the Gym

Schweitzer family, please join us to make decorations for VBS. Children 6 years and older are welcome to help. Lunch will be served. Childcare will be provided.

07-10-08 What If

It starts young “what if I don’t get what I want for my birthday, what if the boy across the table likes me --what if he doesn’t (??? !), what if I choose the wrong college, what if I never get married, what if this pregnancy is hard, what if I lose my job, what if I….” It never ends. I am giving up...

07-10-08 Recycling on Sundays

Most of us take our Sunday Bulletins home to keep church information handy during the week. If you choose to leave yours here, please place it in one of the blue paper recycling containers. Foam is still not recyclable, so please place the foam plates and cups in the trash cans.

Recycling facts fr...

07-10-08 Revealed - The life you've only imagined

Unlike other resources, time levels the playing field for everyone. We all have exactly the same amount of time; 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week. It is true that some people live longer than others, but when it comes to the hours in our days, we all have the same amount of ti...

06-05-08 Grow to Know Preschool

I sat in front of a rambunctious Springfield Cardinal fan at the game Sunday. This child of maybe five was into the game, into the music, and definitely into the maracas that they handed out to children as they entered the ball park! I sat there wishing he’d give the maracas a rest but thankful to g...