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Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene
227 W. Washington St.
Pittsfield, Illinois 62363
217-285-4091

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Join Us As We Read the Bible Through in a Year!

The Olivet Bible Reading Schedule will be available again this year, but if you want to try something new - and read online, you will enjoy this website. It has the daily readings along with commentary and study aids.

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Check out this year’s Missionary Reading Books!
Children’s Reading Books
Adult and Youth Reading Books

Thank you for stopping by to visit our website. We have been a part of Pittsfield for more than fifty years. Our mission is to bring the lost to Christ and the believer to holiness. Please look around the site and then come and visit in person. You will find a friendly people who love God and love to worship Him. We have outstanding musicians and we offer a variety of musical styles from a contemporary band to a robed choir. The preaching is relevant and Biblical. We offer a complete scope of ministry to all age groups. You will find something that applies to you as you explore our site. God bless you!

Meet Our Pastor

After 28 years of pastoral ministry and the last 10 years here at Pittsfield I am retiring at the end of July. Thanks for all your love, prayers and support. Please pray as our church enters the transition phase of church life to find a new pastor.

Ron Baker,
Retiring Pastor

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Service Schedule
SUNDAY
“First Day” Radio Program 97.5 FM - WBBA	8:15 AM
Early Worship	8:15 AM
Sunday School	9:30 AM
Morning Worship	10:30 AM
Kid’s Power Hour	10:30 AM
Choir Rehearsal	5:25 PM
Praise and Worship	6:30 PM
TUESDAY
Dare to Care	6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Small Group Studies	7:00 PM
Caravan	7:00 PM
Ignite Student Ministries	7:00 PM
THURSDAY
Men’s Prayer & Praise	6:30 AM
FRIDAY
Ladies' Bible Study	9:30 AM

LOCAL NEWS

We Are Now Live Streaming Our Services!

Click on the picture above or this link to view our services live! You may also watch our archived services!

Camp Meeting and Assembly

Family Week at Springfield First was streamed live this year for the first time! What an opportunity for those of us who could not attend to enjoy the blessings of Camp Meeting and Assembly!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 23	Ladies Summer Book Study - Becoming a Woman of Simplicity by Cynthia Heald from 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM.
July 25	VBS Program in the AM. Cookout and farewell for the Bakers and Guffeys at 6:00 PM.
August 1 - 3	Canoe Trip - Camping and Canoeing at Current River and Jacks Fork.
August 6	Ladies Summer Book Study - Becoming a Woman of Simplicity by Cynthia Heald from 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM.
August 20	Ladies Summer Book Study - Becoming a Woman of Simplicity by Cynthia Heald from 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM.
Sept. 10 - 12	Lay Retreat Weekend - " A Life Saving Event". Featuring Rev. Mike Baker. Registration and More Information
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2	Come to the Fire Conference (Instead of District Women's Retreat) More Information Online Registration and Information
July 5 - 10, 2011	NYC 2011 (Nazarene Youth Conference) - A World Unbroken in Louisville, KY. Check out their website for more information! Student Personal Reference Student Application Medical and Liability Release

Operation Christmas Child is going to be collecting different items each month to go towards the church shoe box packing party. Below is a list of items that we are asking you to bring during the month specified:
July - clothing items (age 2-14) for girls and boys
August - school supplies (pen, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, coloring
crayons, notepads, solar calculators, markers, stamps and ink pad sets)
September - mild bar soap (in plastic bag) and other hygiene items (i.e. washcloths and combs) NO SHAMPOO
October - hard candy and gum