A Letter From Spencer: The World Changed on May 24, 1738
The world changed on May 24, 1738… An Anglican minister named John Wesley was invited by his brother Charles to attend a Bible study in London on Aldersgate Street. John didn’t want to go. He had recently returned from a failed mission trip in Savannah, …
75 Years of Faithful Music Ministry
Schweitzer Church has had a long-standing tradition of excellence in music. The groups of musicians have varied, but we have always been a haven for ministry leadership in worship. Over the years, the chancel choir, the youth choir and its tours, the children’s choir, and …
Semisesquicentennial
The seventy-fifth anniversary is sometimes called a semisesquicentennial. That is a long word to describe a long amount of time. If you are someone like me, who is less than half that age, it may be hard at times to put into perspective how much …
75th Celebration Schweitzer Foundation Legacy Event
The Schweitzer Church Foundation invites you to a 75-year birthday celebration on August 30th at 3pm in the Student Center. Everyone is welcome! We’ll gather over delicious desserts to hear inspiring stories of God’s faithfulness, past and present. Schweitzer Church began with nothing more than …
Amazon Outreach Testimonies
My experience on the Brazil mission trip was meaningful and rewarding. It helped me realize how fulfilling helping others can be and how I can benefit from it as well. Providing simple gifts, like a family photo, felt special. Not because of the gift, but …
Summer Days at Grow to Know
It’s hard to believe that our summer is coming to an end and that the teachers are already preparing for the 2026/27 school year. We have had a marvelous time this summer with our preschool kids and the Grow to Know Kids school-age program. It …
Bible Study Donates Books to Grow to Know
At the start of the summer, God’s Lunch Bunch Bible Study presented four signed copies of ‘The Seedling’ (a book written by former Schweitzer Staff member Jacob Hotchkiss and illustrated by Casey Dye, the granddaughter of Peggy Dye). These books were given in honor of …
Summer Nights at Schweitzer Kids
This summer, we decided to try something new in Schweitzer Kids. When the Student Ministry announced that they would meet once a month during the summer, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create something special for Schweitzer Kids. That’s how SKipp Summer …
Walking Alongside Parents
As a parent for many years and now a grandparent, I can safely say this: Parenting is hard work. My grandchildren, whom I typically call ‘the Grands,’ were just in Springfield for summer vacation. My wife and I gave them a tour with local sights, …
Where Motherhood Meets Kingdom Calling
Motherhood was never meant to be lived alone. Beginning Tuesday, September 15, Schweitzer is launching MomCo, a welcoming community where moms of young children can find encouragement, friendship, and hope. On the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00–10:30am, moms will enjoy breakfast (and plenty of coffee!), meaningful conversation, …
Young Adults Find Community
Summer often brings changing schedules, vacations, and time away, but one thing that hasn’t slowed down at Schweitzer is our Young Adult Ministry. It’s been exciting to see college-aged adults continue pursuing Christ, building friendships, and growing in their faith through several opportunities designed just …
Students Becoming Kingdom Workers
Camp season has just ended for the Student Ministry at Schweitzer, and we’ve covered a lot of ground this summer. Camp Barnabas In the middle of the summer, 19 of our students chose to spend a full week serving at Camp Barnabas in Purdy, Missouri. …
Take the Next Step: A 3-Session Invitation to Journey With Schweitzer
As long summer days slowly change into brisk autumn evenings, thoughts often wander towards what might be next. The seasons are changing, and we consider change too. We want deeper relationships with God and with others. We want purpose and meaning, not just to binge-stream …
Spiritual Growth On Purpose
What is your plan for discipleship? When we want to save money, we create a budget. When we want to lose weight, we start a diet. But when it comes to spiritual growth, it’s easy to feel lost and unsure about the process. Spiritual formation …