OUR MISSION is to love and praise God, love and nurture our church family, and love

and serve our neighbors,

   through worship, prayer, fellowship, education, hands-on work, financial support

    and compassionate care,

     in order to follow Jesus and make known the Kingdom of Heaven.

OUR VISION is to be a grace-filled family of faith sharing Christ’s love with all.

OUR VALUES:

• Glorify God: Glorify and praise God through worship, discipling, sharing faith

and serving with love

• Show Compassion: Compassion expressed as care and concern for all
• Share Hospitality: Inclusive hospitality through welcome, acceptance and fellowship
• Nurture Relationships: Nurture relationships through respect, support and communication
• Steward God's Gifts: Faithful stewardship of all God's gifts

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

In our message “The Canaanite Woman Gets It Right,” there are two important lessons for us: 1) What defiles us are what come from within- our mean behaviors and unkind thoughts 2) A woman whose faith in Jesus is so strong, knowing that just a word, "a crumb" from him will heal her daughter. Even after he has referred to her as a “dog.” The exchange between the Canaanite woman and Jesus is squirm-worthy; we see Jesus and his disciples in a not-too pleasant light, and Jesus’s humanity is apparent.

Join us for Sunday worship to learn more about how Jesus is for everyone. We will also rejoice in the baptism of Cora Joy Lopez, and enjoy a beautiful song by renowned tenor Timothy Lupia, Cora’s uncle.

Hope to see you on Sunday!

❤️ Pastor Lisa

Traditional Service, 9:00 am

The Gathering Service, 11:00 am

Vacation Bible School Thank You

Many individuals put hours into 2026 VBS “Our God is An Awesome God!" Whether it was a gift of an hour or two to make paper mache planets, a few hours to help decorate the different areas, or countless hours shepherding children, or making and serving those amazing snacks (they were meals, really), SSPC VBS held 8/3-8/7 was another great week, and our Awesome God and Savior Jesus Christ was glorified! 

Thank you to the following individuals who made VBS possible this year: Jackson and Meri Beck, Jenny Bell, Claudia Brown, Kyla Callahan, Kris Carpinello, Randall Chase, Morgan Crompton, Bonnie Davis, Alix and John Fider, Kate Hall, Brynn Hipp, Mary Jane Jones, Judy La Pointe, Morgan Lenk, BJ Lopez, Roy McLain, Brady Miller, Evie Miller, Max Miller, Susan Neville, Melanie Pepperman, Scott Pepperman (CE Chair), James Ringquist, Kate Ringquist, Austin Shoop, John Shoop, Laura Shoop, Jean and Jim Smith, Liam Taylor, Lilly Taylor, Nathan Wieseman, Barb Wiggin and Jayme Whittle. 

Special thanks to all the SSPC youth who volunteered, Scott Pepperman, who cooked delicious meals, and Jim Smith who played Jesus! 

Staff: Priscilla Biller, John Clegg, Ryan Edwards

Thank you all with deepest gratitude and love! Pastor Lisa Chase

Christian Education offers our sincere thanks to Pastor Lisa Chase. VBS 2026 was a huge success! We thank Pastor Lisa for her leadership, creativity, participation and efforts. We could not have done it without her! We are already looking forward to VBS 2027! Blessings.

From Christian Education: Did You Know?!

Christian Education offers 8 bible study classes each month for adults this summer! We offer classes on Sunday morning, Monday afternoon, and Tuesday nights. Come and join us to discuss and learn! Contact Scott Pepperman, (puppytrainer52@aol.com) or Heather McCarthy (hjd.gmb@gmail.com) for more information.

Blessing of the Backpacks - Sunday, August 23rd!

All students are encouraged to bring their backpacks for the Blessing of the Backpacks at the 11 am Outdoor Service on August 23rd. We will have a special recognition of students as they begin the new school year. We hope you’ll come and celebrate with us as we begin a new school year!

Outdoor Service Next Sunday

On Sunday, August 23rd, join us for Outdoor Worship at 11:00 AM. Please bring your lawn chair.

Adult Forum and Sunday School

We will take a break this Sunday. See you again on August 23rd!

Youth Church and Pre-K/K Youth Church are on summer recess.

Gathering Video this Week

Our video for this week is from Dan Schutte. It is called "Here I Am Lord! "Last week Pastor Lisa talked about special songs we enjoy here at SSPC. This video has been presented before. What makes it special is that it was prepared during COVID and all of the singers and musicians were separated and the presentation was pieced together separately. Come at 10:55 to view the video or stay after the Benediction for the encore.

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - August 17th

All are invited, come and join this unique study. We meet 1 pm to 3 pm, every first and third Monday of the month, in Room 204. We continue our in-depth study of the Gospel of John, by Pastor Skip Heitzig. Our next section we will cover is John 8:12-59.Come and join this growing group of interested adults, men and women! Learn and discuss.

Men's Bible Study - MONDAY, August 24th

We meet in Room 204, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, AND online via Zoom. If you need the link, contact Scott! We switch back to Monday nights starting on August 24th. For the next session we will explore the topic of "2 Thessalonians 3:10, If anyone will not work, neither shall they eat." How should Christian men interpret this passage in a world with poverty and social safety nets? We start by discussing a question posed in our last session - "What does it mean to you to 'thrive' over the next year?" We discuss our questions and opinions from a man's point of view. Suggestions for courses of study are welcome - contact Scott Pepperman at puppytrainer52@aol.com. This class is for all SSPC congregation men and friends, ages 18 and above.

Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study will reconvene in the fall.

Dining Out Group - August 26th

Join us for dinner at the Camp Hill Diner, 3608 Market Street (Carlisle Pike), on Wednesday, August 26th at 5:30 pm. Please sign up in the Gathering Place. Questions? Contact Jim Shoop at 717-761-7606. All are invited!

Wine Tasting Group - September 19th

The next wine tasting will take place on Saturday September 19th at Jim Worden & Joyce Shirley's house at 2139 Arbor Court, Mechanicsburg 17055. As usual, please bring a dish to share and the cost of the wines will be split at the end of the evening among those who tried them. It will begin at 6:30 pm. Please respond to Jim at pontiac416@gmail.com or sign up on the sheet in the Gathering Place.

Young Adults Christian Education Group, the Pathfinders!

CE and young leaders from SSPC started a new group for young adults over 18 called "Pathfinders!" For further information, contact Ty Headley. Currently, the group is studying from the Book of Matthew. Come and discuss, come and learn!

Laundry Ministry Update - Loads of love!

The SSPC Youth and CORE members continue their Laundry Ministry here at the church. We continue to collect quarters in the Gathering Place, and purchase laundry cards to hand out to patrons at local Morris Laundromats.

Donation Update: We will be traveling to the Morris Laundromat in New Cumberland next time we go out to spread evangelism and hand out gift cards! We have donated 10 gift cards to New Hope Ministries to spread our gifts! Thank you, congregation!

Storyboard Ministry

The Youth have an easel in the Gathering Place with Post-it notes and markers for your prayer requests (no names, please). Each Sunday we collect the requests and pray for them at our CORE meetings. Whatever is on your heart, put it on the storyboard and we will pray for each request. If you see a request that you would like to take with you and pray for, feel free to do so. If you want to add one, please do as well. Our new box for answered prayers is beside the Storyboard. Feel free to place any answered prayers that you are thankful for in the box. God does indeed answer prayers! Blessings.

Earth Care

Leftover amazon boxes? One hint-

Amazon boxes are good for more than just houses for cats:

https://www.hometalk.com/posts/bedroom/organizing/diy-super-space-saving-shoe-rack-7002348

New Hope Ministries

Needs for August include: pancake mix, pancake syrup and canned vegetables. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you so much!

CORE Youth

Join us this Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for another great night at CORE Youth Group! We’ll be sharing some important upcoming events, getting up on our feet for an interactive lesson, spending time in prayer, and wrapping up with high-energy games. Whether you are a regular or coming for the first time, bring a friend and join in the fun. I hope to see everyone out there! — Austin "Mr. Clean"

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What is REALM?

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Save the Date for Many Voices, ONE SONG!

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

Location: Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Dr, Carlisle, PA

• Guest Preacher: Rev. Cecelia "Cece" Armstrong, Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly
• Outstanding Music: Unity vocal choir, Unity Bell Choir, Unity Youth Choir, Hallelujah Chorus Sing-Along
• Food and Fellowship before and after Worship, special gatherings for children & youth

Planned by the Presbytery of Carlisle for our 7000+ members and 40+ congregations.

Check this website for more information: https://carlislepby.org/manyvoices/

YOU are invited to sing in the Many Voices Unity Choir

• Ages 8-98! 
• Led by Tyler Canonico-Dilley, Director of Music Ministries at Market Square Presbyterian Church
• We will be joined by the St. James Choir, directed by Charles McDonald, from St. James Presbyterian Church of Charleston, NC. Their pastor, Rev. CeCe D. Armstrong. will be preaching.  
• Dan Dorty will be the worship organist
• Derry Brass, directed by Scott Ramirez will also be in worship

You don't want to miss this glorious event!

Sign Up here (If you're unable to sign up online, call Tracy Wieseman at 717-395-4121 or email her at tracy@silverspring.org.) Music will be provided to those who sign-up. 

• Register by Aug 10th - we still would love for you to join us! 
• Register by Aug. 22nd - come on and sing! God welcomes all. 

Update: Those who have signed up with the registration link will receive practice materials shortly. Please contact Tracy if you do not receive an email with the practice materials or if you would like help signing up. 

REHEARSAL

Saturday, Aug. 22 @ 10am-12pm @Second Presbyterian Church (528 Garland Dr., Carlisle)

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Carol Boyer, Roxanne Dagino, Carol Gebert, Margaret Glockner, Angie Katzenstein, Ron Kutz, Pat Miller, Eliza Myers, Betsy Neilson, Chris Sebring, Bill Spoon, Ruth Stoll, Millie Swatt, Tanya Wagner, Amy Wentz, Chris Winning

Prayers for sympathy: Sylvia Morelli and family

Prayers for our Military Members & First Responders: Olivia Chase, Bill Cook, Jacob Flenner, Wyatt La Pointe, Justin Ledvina, Josiah Scandle, Chloe Scott

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Mike and Nancy Gawlas

Deacon Servers:

Eleanor Resser

Melanie Pepperman

Gathering Snack:

Downtown Daily Bread

for August 21

Bob and Emily Krebs

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

August 2
9 am Traditional Service - 92

9 am YouTube views - 69

11 am Gathering - 46

11 am YouTube views - 20

Christian Education - 23

August 9
9 am Traditional Service - 113

9 am YouTube views - 90

11 am Gathering - 50

11 am YouTube views - 40

Christian Education - 21

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