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

October 5, 2025



"Sticky Faith, Part 1"

Who or what first drew you to the Christian faith?

Were you raised in the church, attending with your family each week, or did you discover and accept Christ later in life? What continues to nurture your faith today? 

As we begin our two-part series, "Sticky Faith," we'll see that it isn't the size of our faith that matters most, but how we respond to it - How we lean into and stay in God's presence, and allow our faith in Jesus Christ to transform and shape our lives. 

Join us in Worship this Sunday!

Pastor Lisa

Traditional Service at 9:00 am

The Gathering at 11:00 am

Blessing of the Animals Drive-Thru! 
Saturday, October 4^th, 1 pm to 3 pm

Youth, volunteers and Pastor Lisa will be at the church to pray over your animals. All creatures are welcome! Dogs must be on leashes; cats, birds and reptiles in carriers or cages, and horses, goats, etc., in trailers. Participants drive up to the entrance of the Gathering Place, where people will be stationed to greet you and your pet and pray. Each animal will receive a special laminated prayer and a bag of goodies! We will be taking up an animal food collection for our local no-kill shelters.

Peacemaking Offering on October 5th

As we enter the Season of Peace, let us pursue what makes for peace. On Sunday, October 5th, World Communion Sunday, we will collect the Peacemaking Offering that will enable us to help contribute to civic well-being and make an impact for the common good in a variety of sectors within our local communities, our country and beyond. This offering will help ensure a path of peace and well-being for everyone. The PCUSA’s 50% of the offering goes to support the work being done by Presbyterians across the globe. The Carlisle Presbytery will use their 25% of the offering to support peacemaking work in our region. This year our 25% of the offering will go to the Christian Churches United Women’s Shelter to purchase beds. When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.

THIS SUNDAY In honor of World Communion Sunday, please bring a food from the country of your heritage to share between services. Also, feel free to wear ethnic clothes. Come one, come all to enjoy ethnic foods!

It's Back! The Annual Trunk- or-Treat Event! Boo!

October 26, 4 pm - 6 pm

Christian Education is excited to announce our 2025 Halloween Spooktacular, Trunk-or-Treat! This year's event is on Sunday, October 26th, from 4 pm to 6 pm, in the parking lot beside the gym. There will be candy galore as we welcome our church family and also invite our community for fun, fellowship and candy! We also invite the congregation to come at 3 pm to set up your vehicle or a table and decorate it and participate. Candy will be provided, costumes are encouraged!

The congregation is invited to help by donating candy to the cause. Look for the large, decorated container in the Gathering Place. If you want to donate a bag of candy, make sure that the individual pieces are wrapped, please, meaning no loose jellybeans, for example. Blessings.

Chancel flowers

Flowers are a wonderful way to commemorate a special event, honor a loved one or praise the glory of God. A $40.00 contribution provides chancel flowers to enhance the beauty of the Meeting House. Several weeks in October and November are available to sign up. Please prayerfully consider donating flowers so that we can continue this beautiful tradition, and sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway by the drinking fountain. Thank you.

Adult Forum and Sunday School this Sunday

This week we will begin new studies, based on videos from Rob Bell. This class is for all adults from 18 and older. Come and learn, come and discuss!

Youth Church meets this Sunday

Come and join us in Room 112, downstairs with music, for a Christian Education lesson, crafts and games. See the new set up for the room and new portraits painted just for our Sunday School room. Also, get a chance to see our new interactive television which we will use for lessons and games. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. This class is for children from starting in 1st grade and above!

Preschool Sunday School will not be meeting this Sunday.

Intergenerational Choir coming again soon!

The Intergenerational Choir is preparing to start rehearsals again in October with a new Director. We will again practice on Sunday mornings, from 10 am to 10:10 am in Room 112.

Attention Sanctuary Choir Members (and those interested in singing with us!)

We meet on Wednesday evenings for rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the choir room. If you wish to become a member of the choir, you are welcome to attend a rehearsal to learn more about us and/or reach out to Tracy Wieseman at tracy@silverspring.org. Christmas Cantata practices begin Wednesday, October 8, with regular choir rehearsal from 7 pm - 8 pm and cantata rehearsal from 8 - 8:45 pm.

Gathering Video for this Week

This week's Gathering video is from a contemporary Christian singer, Seph Schlueter. The song is called "Counting My Blessings". It tells the story of counting our blessings, blessings with no end and recognizing all that we have been given by God. Come and enjoy it at 10:55 pm, before the service or stay after the Benediction and enjoy the encore.

Circle Rebekah - Thursday, October 9

Join us October 9 with Bible Study from 1:00 – 2:00 in Room 204, led over Zoom by Nancy Cerveny. Topic: Mary “of a certain village”. Prior to the lesson, we have fellowship time. Bring your sack lunch to the Parlor between noon and 12:15. Emily Krebs will provide a dessert at 12:30. Please join us in person OR join remotely via Zoom. For the Zoom link or a phone dial-in number, contact Emily Krebs, 717-805-5778 or bekrebs@verizon.net.

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - October 13th

All are invited, come and join this unique study. We meet 1 pm to 3 pm, every other week. We will continue a new study of Revelation as we watch sessions by Reverend Gary Hamrick, from Leesburg, Virginia. Come and learn, come and discuss. This class is for adults from 18 to 99!

Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study

We meet every Wednesday in the Parlor at 1:00 pm. The group is studying a book called "The Book of Signs" by Dr. David Jeremiah. This class is for adults from 19 to 99. Come and learn, come and discuss. For any questions, please contact Carolyn Dorward.

Lunch Bunch - Wednesday, October 15th

Join the Lunch Bunch at 11:30 am on Wednesday, October 15th, as we gather at Pizza Grille, located at 3817 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill. Please RSVP no later than Monday, October 13th.  A sign-up sheet is available in the Gathering Place or contact Joan Bretz at 717-657-3645 or jbretz1@earthlink.net. Hope to see you there! 

Ushers Needed

If you are looking for a way to volunteer at Silver Spring and you attend the 9am Sunday Service, then you can help by being an usher. We provide directions and you can select the date that works best for you. Please call or email Priscilla to put your name on the Usher Volunteer List. You will be contacted by email with directions and the schedule.  Thank you from the Worship committee.  

Laundry Ministry Update

The SSPC Youth and CORE members continue their new ministry. Inspired by our Meal with a Mission success with gathering laundry pods for Downtown Daily Bread, the new ministry is called Laundry Ministry. 

Update: We have had unbelievable response and have been able to now purchase 60 cards to distribute to various laundromats throughout the West Shore. This past Saturday, September 27th, several youth, and our Youth Director, Austin Shoop, visited the Morris Laundromat in New Cumberland and spoke to 15 different patrons, including one woman looking for a new home church! To date, we have handed out 20 cards to patrons. We will be visiting another laundromat in the near future to continue this new ministry.

New at SSPC: A Movement/Dance Class for Adults with Parkinson's

This new class is being offered by Move A-Way PD, Central PA's only music and movement program for Parkinson's. Classes are every Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm in Room 202/203. The first class is free.

Why they do this: DANCE DEVELOPS strength, flexibility, fluidity, stamina and balance; STIMULATES cognitive activity that connects mind to body; HARNESSES imagery, rhythm creativity and music to express stories and emotions thru our bodies; HELPS TO master skills through progressive training and SUPPORTS social connections.

For questions, please call 717-294-0222. You can register on their website at www.moveawaypd.org.

Young Adults Christian Education Group, the Pathfinders!

CE and young leaders from SSPC started a new group for young adults over 18. Our next Bible study is Saturday, October 4th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm in Room 204. For more information, please contact Ty Headley.

Young Families Christian Education Group

We meet one Sunday a month with young families for lunch and discussion. All interested families can contact Scott Pepperman at puppytrainer52@aol.com or 717-389-5100 for more information.

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.

Fall Faire – Saturday, October 25

3 weeks until the Fall Faire!

•  WHITE ELEPHANT: Items can be brought to the church hallway starting Sunday, October 5. 



**New This Year: Donation Times will be limited to certain hours. Please drop off your boxes, labeled and sorted into categories, (housewares, glass, toys, Christmas) during the following times:

• Sundays from noon – 2:00, starting Oct. 5
• Weekdays from 9:00- 2:00 starting Oct. 7
• Wednesday Evenings from 5:00-7:00 pm starting Oct. 9

NO BOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED THIS YEAR. NO FRAMED ART. Also, no linens, clothing, suitcases, electronics or large pieces of furniture. We must adhere to these guidelines so the limited number of volunteers can process them. 

•  Fall Fair Boutique: The Gathering Place will be set up like a Boutique.  We will need donations of handmade items, art, stitchery and wood. Finer White elephant treasures will be incorporated with handmade items in enticing displays. Also, a Pantry will be featured where we will sell your homemade jellies, jams and food gift items. Think about getting together with some friends to make pre-packaged soups, small gift baskets of pantry items, spices, sauces, cookie mixes or roasted nuts to package. Small, potted house plants & succulents will be accepted, NO PERENNIALS this year.

•  Christmas Corner: Don’t forget about donating Christmas decorations, decorative items, ornaments, table toppers for our festive Christmas area.

•  Toys: A complete Children’s room will feature all your donated toys, games and play items.

•  Silent Auction: The Silent Auction is an important part of this very festive event and fundraiser for SSPC. As in years' past, we are requesting that each committee provide an item for the Silent Auction, which is held in the Gathering Place. This item can be a basket of goodies ((coffee basket, spa gasket, services basket, etc.), a special service or tickets to a show, a vacation rental, or original artwork by our esteemed artists at SSPC (Greenleaf and Karkuff!) We are asking that the value of the item be anywhere between $25 - $100. We'd like some baskets - items worth around $25, some around $65, some around $100. Artwork, Vacation rentals and services will be priced differently. Please have everything at church by Friday, October 17th with your items in presentation form, and a description and value attached. Early bird bidding will begin after church on Sunday, October 19th. 

•  Food, food, food: Soups, lunch food, sticky buns, apple dumplings, pies, baked goods will all be for sale for eating onsite or take out. We will need donations of baked goods and pies, so sign up!

SIGN UP BOARD - All this will only happen when you volunteer! A large Sign Up Board will be placed in the Gathering Place on Rally Day so you can plan on where you can help out the most.  

We are looking forward a great event providing Family-focused Fun!

Earth Care - Pay Attention:

If you use a plastic bag for storing recyclables, open it and dump contents into your recycling bin so all items are loose. Save your plastic bag for reuse, or recycle it at a separate drop-off point where plastic bags are accepted. If neither option is available, discard it in your garbage so it doesn’t cause costly shutdowns at the recycling plant. Littered plastic bags aren’t just unsightly; they are a hazard for wildlife and often end up polluting our precious waterways.

Happy Birthday!

We wish Ruth Stoll a very Happy Birthday as she turns 95 on October 6th! Ruth has recently moved to Messiah Lifeways. If you'd like to send a card, here is her new address:

Dr. Ruth Stoll

222 Messiah Circle

Hopewell, Room 189

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

New Hope Ministries

The needs for October include: canned vegetables, tuna, and dish detergent. Thank you for your support to help those in our community. Items can be placed in the bins outside the Chapel.

CORE Youth Group

There is Core this Sunday, October 5, from 6PM-8PM! We will be starting a 4 week series on 1 Timothy 4:12, which focuses on how God can use anyone, no matter their age, to do great things for His Kingdom. After the lesson there will be time for fellowship, and of course time for games.

Mark your calendar for the Crop Walk coming up on Sunday October 19th. Core has a donation page to raise money to fight local hunger. If you would be so kind as to donate what you can, Austin, and the youth would appreciate it greatly. The link is below.

https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/team/core-youth-group

CORE is from 6 pm to 8 pm in the CORE room, downstairs at the church in the Preschool on most Sundays. CORE is open to all youth from sixth grade to twelfth grade. CORE is about fellowship, service and Christian Education. Come and join us at our next meeting!

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Forrest Adams, Gail Bumsted, Kris Carpinello's parents, the Arborgasts, Elizabeth Bentzel, Debbie Bitting, Bob Buyers, Betsy Eichelberger, Margaret Glockner, Ron Kutz, Pat Langdon, Jan Larson, Roy McLain, Pat Miller, Bill Moore, Rick Pierce, Ruth Stoll, Nancy Thomas

Prayers for Sympathy: Family of June Duke, Art Glockner for the death of his brother.



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


Here is information for Roy McLain:

Roy McLain
c/o Joyce Gustafson

336 Palomino Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601

Joyce's number: 717-201-4860

Husband Bill: 717-201-4820

GIVING OF YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS ELECTRONICALLY:

1- Direct Link to our Website:

https://onrealm.org/silverspring/-/give/now



2- If you’d like the church to set up contributions for you, please complete and return the attached form by clicking here.

For questions, please email Diane Rabold, Business Manager, at dianer@silverspring.org.



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