Cheryel Whitsell

Springfield Church communications leader

By Cheryel Whitsell

Springfield Creates COVID-Safe Kid Connections

February 27, 2021, by Cheryel Whitsell

COVID-19 meant online church at first and then no children’s Sabbath School classes, even though members could gather at church in limited ways. “How can we get our families and especially our children involved in church?” Lutz Binus, Springfield ...

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Springfield Members Experience Seder Meal

June 12, 2014, by Cheryel Whitsell

The weekend that Christians traditionally celebrate the risen Savior is a fitting time to take a closer look at the Jewish Passover and what it means to a Christian. The Springfield Church chose to feature the Passover and Jesus' Last Supper durin...

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Christmas in Springfield

March 01, 2012, by Cheryel Whitsell

The Springfield (Ore.) Church celebrated God's love in special ways during the Christmas season.The kindergarten, cradle roll and some primary children, along with adults, played a big part in the Dec. 10, 2011, Sabbath service. Songs, festive dec...

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Pathfinder Sabbath Event in Springfield Oregon

May 01, 2011, by Cheryel Whitsell

As hosts to Oregon Pathfinder clubs participating in the Bible Achievement Event, the Springfield (Ore.) Church provided a home for the Pathfinder Sabbath program and events on Feb. 26.Ben and Becky Gerling, Springfield's new Pathfinder leaders, p...

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Springfield Church begins New Year with Prayer and Baptisms

March 01, 2011, by Cheryel Whitsell

Soft music and candlelight provided a meditative background for the Springfield (Ore.) Church Jan. 14–15.Members participated in a New Year's Eve Prayer Vigil until midnight, praying quietly, thanking God for His provisions during the past year an...

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Changed Lives in Springfield

October 01, 2010, by Cheryel Whitsell

The first time Willie Kumle came to church he said, "The Bible says the seventh day is God's Sabbath. We're looking for a Sabbath-keeping church." After the service, Kumle met Lutz Binus, Springfield (Ore.) Church pastor. Binus found Kumle and his...

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A Season of Harvest at Springfield

July 01, 2010, by Cheryel Whitsell

The first time Willie White came to church he was dressed in a T-shirt and shorts even though it was a cold January morning. "I live in the neighborhood and would like to check out your church", he explained to the greeters at the Springfield Chur...

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Experiment In Better Living in Springfield

April 01, 2010, by Cheryel Whitsell

Your Experiment in Better Living, a month-long community service project/seminar began Jan. 25 with nearly 80–90 people attending. Jim McHan, physician, and wife Carolyn, Springfield (Ore.) Church members, founded the outreach 30 years ago.Neal Fu...

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Baptism Highlights Springfield Christmas Program

February 01, 2010, by Cheryel Whitsell

The baptism of a smiling, Linda Pelkey was the peak of a high Sabbath in Springfield, Ore., Dec. 19, 2009. This was Lutz Binus' first baptism as new pastor to Springfield Church. Violins, little angels guarding a baby Jesus, readings, voices raise...

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Springfield Celebrates Fall with Imagination

January 01, 2010, by Cheryel Whitsell

On a wet and windy Oct. 31, 2009, the Springfield (Ore.) Church social committee invited children from the community to enjoy an evening of fellowship and blessing at the church. Marian Pielaette, Bonnie Gladden, Stephanie Eric, Beth and Don Whits...

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