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

This Sunday is the second Sunday of the Christmas Season. We read the prologue to the Gospel of John (1:18), which tells us that Christ, the living Word and embodiment of God’s love, was also God’s agent of creation. What does it mean for us today, that God’s love is woven into all creation? How should we live as a result?  How does God’s wisdom compare with the world’s notion of wisdom?   

Come on Sunday and find out! 

Blessings, 
Don

9 AM Traditional Service

11 AM The Gathering Service

Taking Down of the Greens

Join us this Sunday after the Traditional and Gathering services for the taking down of the greens and Christmas trees. Many hands make light work and we appreciate your help! 

The Service of Gratitude and Hope scheduled for January 6 has been canceled.

The Intergenerational Choir

We will practice next on Sunday, January 4th. See you then! All Sunday School children are invited to sing, along with parents and grandparents. Come and join us as we praise the Lord with song!

Adult Forum and Sunday School on January 4th!

The Adult forum and Sunday School begin again in the New Year at 10:10 am in Room 204. We continue our study of Rob Bell videos. This week's video is titled, Dust. Cone and watch, to discuss and learn. This class is for adults 18 and over.

Youth Church Meets on Sunday, January 4th!

The Youth Church meets in the New Year, starting on Sunday, January 4th. We will continue with the Dwell curriculum. We will study about Jesus and the Bible, sing, do crafts and play games. This class is for children from 5 to 17! Parents and grandparents are invited to attend along with the children.

The Pre-K/K youth Church will resume on January 11, 10:15-10:50 in Room 108.

Gathering Video This Week

The Gathering video for this week is from contemporary Christian group named Thrive. The song is "I'm So Glad I Met Jesus". It talks about what a great life He has given us and how can we not believe with the abundance and freedom He has given us! Come at 10:55 am to watch or stay after the Benediction to watch the encore performance.

Calling potential Bell Choir members!

We are planning on resuming bell choir rehearsals and performances. Please send Tracy an email at tracy@silverspring.org if you are interested or have any questions. We rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6-7 pm a few weeks before we ring in church. 

Monday Bible Study - January 12th

All are invited, come and join this unique study. We meet 1 pm to 3 pm, every other week. In January we will begin an in-depth study of the Gospels. Come and learn, come and discuss.

Dining Out Group - ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Please join SSPC Lunch Bunch/Dining Out Group for a combined potluck event at the Waugh Wilson Retreat Center on Thursday January 15th, 2026 at 5 pm. A sign up sheet is in the Gathering Place. We are asking participants to bring a dish to share (vegetable, salad, beverage, rolls, appetizer, dessert). Main course provided. Please contact Chris Winning with any questions (717) 439-0521.

Wednesday Bible Study meets again in January

Our Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study will begin again on January 14, 2026, in the Parlor from 1-3 pm. The group will be studying Max Lucado's new book, "Taming Your Thoughts". This class is for adults from 19 to 99. Come and learn, come and discuss.

Communion help needed

Through the monthly service of Communion we are reminded that we are one in body in Christ, united with believers across time and space. With this in mind, please volunteer to prepare Communion or serve Communion in 2026. There is a sign up sheet in the Gathering Place. If you have never done this and need help, indicate this when you sign up. Thank you, Kathryn Ressler and Teena Russell

Young Adults Christian Education Group, the Pathfinders!

CE and young leaders from SSPC started a new group for young adults over 18. Watch for new events being planned! For more information, please contact Ty Headley. The group is currently studying from the Book of Acts.

Laundry Ministry Update

The SSPC Youth and CORE members continue their new ministry here at SSPC, the Laundry Ministry. 

We will be visiting several Morris laundromats over the Holiday to share the blessings from the congregation with as many patrons as possible - stay tuned for further updates.

Storyboard Ministry

The SSPC Youth started a new ministry called the Storyboard Ministry! Here is how it works: The Youth have an easel in the Gathering Place with Post-it notes and markers. Fill out a Post-it note with a prayer request or hope (no names, please) and each Sunday we will 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.

We continue to pray each week around the Storyboard, thanks to everyone who continues to add requests. 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 now in place beside the Storyboard. Feel free to place any answered prayers that you are thankful for in the box. God does indeed answer prayers! Blessings.

Something fun to look forward to in the New Year!

Watch for something new and fun appearing on the bulletin board in the Gathering Place this January! Short stories will be shared to spark curiosity, build connection, and provide a fun, delightful literary treat to look forward to. As the stories begin, we will invite you to share your own experiences – especially the funny, surprising, heartwarming, and bittersweet moments of being a member of a church. Stay tuned for more information! 

Earth Care

We wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

2026 ROAR WINTER MISSION TRIP

The ROAR Team will return to Tallahassee, Fla. to work with Big Bend Habitat For Humanity building homes for families who need a decent affordable place to live. As a reminder, a ROAR Team is not a specific group of people. ROAR Teams are made up of volunteers who are available at a specific time to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need to build, rebuild, or renovate homes. Building skills are not necessary, only willing hands and feet to witness to Jesus’ love by helping people in their time of need.

The work week will be Monday, February 02 through Friday, February 06, 2026. Volunteers will arrive in Tallahassee on Sunday, February 01. Departure dates will be as needed by the volunteers. We will be building new homes in an area of Tallahassee developed by Big Bend Habitat. It is important that I know how many people will be on the Team as soon as possible so hotel reservations can be completed. 

If you are interested in being part of this ROAR Team or need additional information please contact Terry Reed at tsreed@verizon.net, by phone at 717-766-2714, or see Terry at church.

CORE Youth

There will be Core this Sunday January 4th from 6-8PM. Tonight we will begin preparing for Youth Sunday so come ready with your ideas as we plan the best youth Sunday yet! God bless you all!

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Kris Carpinello's parents, the Arbogasts, Roxanne Dagino, Margaret Glockner, Ron Kutz, Phil Mercatili, Betsy Neilson, Kathy Rutledge, Chris Sebring, Ada Sloane, Scott Vaughan, Don Winning

Prayers for sympathy: Family of Lynne Jackson, Roy McLain and his family for the death of his brother, Bruce

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

Sympathy

We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family of Lynne Jackson who died this past week. Please keep her son and daughter and their families in your prayers. Their names and addresses are below if you wish to send a card. Click HERE for a link to Lynne's obituary. A memorial service is planned for January 31, 2026 at SSPC - 9:00 am Visitation and Service at 11:00.

Debbie Lawrence and family

194 Ridgewood Drive

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Carl Jackson and Family

237 Wood Street

Camp Hill, PA 17011

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Jim and Carol Bogar

Deacon Servers:

Claudia Brown

Cindy Corbin

Downtown Daily Bread

for January 9:

Jim and Carol Bogar

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

December 21

9 am Traditional Service - 133

9 am YouTube views - 65

11 am Gathering - 62

11 am YouTube views - 18

Sunday School - 16

December 28

11 am Lessons & Carols - 107

YouTube views - 77

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