Silver Spring Presbyterian Church | | |
Seeking 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
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July 9, 2023
“The 3 H's of Discipleship, Part 2
Humility: Openness to the Word"
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This Sunday we continue the 3-part Sermon series called “The 3 H’s of Discipleship” focusing on Matthew’s instructions to his disciples before he sends them out into the world to be his witnesses. This week, Jesus counsels his disciples to expect resistance from those in the world whose fixed expectations of a messiah render them unwilling to see him for who he is and to receive the good news he brings. We, too, are Jesus’ witnesses in the world and we, too, face the challenge of sharing the gospel with those in the world whose minds are already made up about who and what Jesus is. How might we help open their minds? How can we make sure that our own minds are open and, especially on this Sunday, what role does humility play in our witness?
Come on Sunday and find out!
See you in church -
Blessings,
Don
Sermons in this Series, “The 3 H’s of Discipleship”:
Part 1 Hospitality: Welcoming the Word [Matthew 10:40-42]
Part 2 Humility: Openness to the Word [Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30]
Part 3 Hope: Growing the Word [Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23]
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Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study this Week
We will study Genesis 24:34–38, 42–49, 58–67. This week, we find ourselves on a threshold of discovery, and with the opportunity to linger in the foundational faith stories of Genesis. The stories of our ancestors reveal times of growth, struggle, vulnerability, and God’s life-giving ways to choose love and grace that strengthens the whole community. Come and learn, come and discuss.
Grounded in Faith
The next Grounded In Faith gathering will be on Saturday, July 8, from 10:30 – 12 at the new Panera Bread, on 6391 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg. Please email Lisa if you plan on attending.
Family Movie Night on July 14th!
The CE Committee invites all SSPC families to the Chapel, on Friday night, July 14th, for a family movie and snacks. Bring your favorite lawn chair or a bean bag chair and enjoy the great family movie, "Because of Winn Dixie"! The movie will start promptly at 6:30 pm. The CE Committee will provide snacks and drinks for all. Remember going to the movie and getting boxes of Cracker jack, licorice whips, Good and Plenty? Come and get them again as we experience a great movie and memories from years gone by! No cost, donations appreciated! Sign up on Realm HERE or on the sign up sheet the Gathering Place. See you there!
Silver Spring Handy Helpers
Do you need some light repairs to your home, faucets replaced, decks/driveway cleaned, bushes pruned or low tree limbs removed, or some other repair that can be completed in a day or less. Do you need someone to assist you in moving to assisted living, hauling refuse to be recycled or hauling donations to a local charity? The Silver Spring Handy Helpers are here to help. There is no charge for their services. However, you are welcome to make a donation to the SSPC Mission Committee to help defray the cost of helping others—such as supplies/materials for repairs, “dump” fees, trash bags, gas for trucks and equipment rentals. Anonymity is protected. Feel free to get in contact with our Handy Helper coordinators Jonathan Service (717-732-0618) or Roy McLain (717-421-2065) to talk about Handy Helper assistance.
Chancel Flowers
Flowers are a wonderful way to commemorate a special event, honor a loved one, or praise the glory of God. A $40 contribution will provide chancel flowers on a Sunday morning. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board in the hallway by the drinking fountain. The following weeks are currently available to order flowers: July 16, August 13, August 20 and August 27. Please prayerfully consider donating flowers so that we can continue this beautiful tradition.
Lunchtime Dining Out
We will be gathering for lunch on Thursday, July 13th at 11:30 am at Red Lobster, 4711 Carlisle Pike, Hampden Township. Please see the sign up sheet in the Gathering Place, or contact Pastor Lisa Chase. We hope to see you there!
Small Group Preparations for 2023 - 2024
Have a special gift /talent you'd like to share with others in a small group setting? Are there topics you'd like to discuss over a five-six week period in the fall or winter-early spring? We're planning now to offer some programming through our Small Group Ministries, beginning in the fall. Some of the offerings being developed: Cold- Case Christianity, Cooking with Jesus, Coloring with Praise, etc. Stay tuned for more information. Please reach out to Pastor Lisa with any ideas or questions. Blessings
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Vacation Bible School THANK YOU!
Set Design – Chief Designer and Builder- Ashley Dierich, who was assisted by the following members: Flip Jones, Dick Leeds, B.J. Lopez, Roy McLain, Terry Reed, and Jim Smith. Claudia Brown helped to put up decorations one day. Thank you – the sets were gorgeous!
Hospitality/Snacks – Scott Pepperman, Head Chef. Kitchen staff – Jenny Bell, Emily Krebs, Gail Kreitzer, and Barb Wiggin, and to Mary Lou and Roy McLain, who rounded up bakers to made dozens of delicious cookies – Thank you!
Group Leaders – Adults:
Three-Year-Olds: Emily Cocores, Becky Montney; Four-year-olds: Tonya Ake and Connie Wagner; Five-year-olds: Jean Smith and Lacy Ryan (a preschool parent), and Jordan, who was Puneeth’s aide; Six-Seven-Year-Olds: B.J. Lopez, Meri Beck and Susan Neville; Eight-Eleven Year Olds: Kris Carpinello and Mary Jane Voigt.
Youth Helpers: Brynn Hipp and fellow CORE member and buddy Jayme Whittle; RJ Holt; Brady and Max Miller; Brayden, Nate and Nick Pierce; Lilly Taylor; and Nathan Wieseman. Mallory Compton and friend Anna came to help put up directions the week before.
Crafts: Melanie Pepperman, assisted by Heather McCarthy and Cheryl Moore
Yoga: Karen Karkuff
Recreation: Bryan Corbin, who played character parts and was wonderfully supportive in all areas.
Registration/Check-in the first day: Barb Wiggin, assisted by Lynne Jackson, Mary Jane Jones, Emily Krebs and Betty Hawk.
A Special Thank you to Meri Beck who found Faith Expedition for us to develop and who was co-director of the week, the Praise Band under Kyle’s and Tracy’s leadership, who prerecorded music for us to use, and Bob Byers and John Compton who played Paul and Silas on Friday. Thank yous to Ryan Edwards who helped with getting the service ready on Sunday, and to Susan Neville, who put the slides together for the week’s lessons.
Thank you's continue to Priscilla Biller who helped get things ready, and John Clegg who was hugely supportive in all areas, from dressing up as a Roman soldier as our security detail, to helping us set up and clean areas, and getting the children into the building and back to their parents each day, while doing his regular job all week. Finally, in addition to all the thank you’s above, a special one goes to Denny Bell who loaned me his real Indiana Jones hat, so that I could lead the week, as “Isabella Jones” Indy’s little sister, and help lead the music and run the technology. We have an awesome team of people for whom I am eternally grateful! THANK YOU TO ALL!
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Earth Care - The Right Way
If you vacation at the beach, pick up any trash, cans, bottles around you.
If you vacation in the mountains or hills, pick up any trash around you.
Leave the area cleaner than you found it upon arrival. It is the right thing to do and the earth will thank you.
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ROAR Summer Project
Due to the lack of adequate housing possibilities for the Team and other issues, the ROAR trip to Farmington, Maine has been canceled for this year. Hopefully we will be able to restart this event in August of 2024.
In lieu of the trip to Maine the Mission Committee has committed to be part of the construction crew that will build 15 tiny homes at the Veterans Village in Harrisburg. This project was introduced to SSPC by Steve Rexford about a year ago. Ground breaking ceremonies were held on June 05, 2023. The actual start time for construction of the homes has not been determined but SSPC ROAR Team volunteers will build at least one of the homes.
A ROAR Team is not a group of specific skilled carpenters. The ‘Team’ is made up of volunteers of all skill levels who become the hands and feet of our savior Jesus Christ, as we minister to people in need.
If you are interested in being a part of this ROAR Team please respond by email to tsreed@verizon.net. These homes are not very large at 210 square feet so we can not have too many people on site each day. We will rotate volunteers as the project needs indicate.
Notes prepared by Terry Reed for the Mission Committee
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CORE Youth Group
We have our Backyard Mission trip coming up from July 17-21. Of course, we will do local service opportunities each day from 9-12 and then go to lunch together to support local small business restaurants in our area. Let me know if you can participate and which days!
July 9, 2023: CORE from 6-8
July 16, 2023: No CORE
July 17-21, 2023: Mission Trip (Backyard)
August 6, 2023: CORE from 6-8
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Prayers of healing and comfort: Debbie Bitting, Roy McLain, Paul Brechbiel, Vera Brechbiel, Jill Handshew, Deb Pfaff, Pam Murray, Steve Wetzler, Betsy Eichelberger, Elizabeth Bentzel, Sheri Miller, Pat Miller, Margie Kutz
Prayers of Sympathy: Nancy Kauhl for the death of her husband, David
Prayers for our military members: Olivia Chase, Justin Ledvina, Josiah Scandle, Wyatt La Pointe
Thank You
Dear Silver Spring,
I wanted to thank you for the cards that were sent to my family after the loss of my Grandmother. Thank you for the prayers and concern that were said. We appreciate it and are grateful for our church family. May God's peace be with you.
Thank you, Meri and Jackson Beck and RJ Holt and Whitney Haunstein
Heartfelt thanks to my church family for all of your expressions of sympathy on the unexpected passing of my beloved husband, David. I definitely feel wrapped in God's love and your support.
Nancy Kauhl
Many thanks and appreciation to our SS church family for your prayers, cards and care following the passing of our son, Lee. Also, we are very grateful for the cards and outreach received following Judy's spine surgery on May 31. Recovery is going well, slow but steady. We are truly blessed to feel so comforted and supported by this church congregation.
Blessings, Judy and Eric Perrine
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SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
June 25
9 am Traditional Service - 84
9 am YouTube views - 99
Sunday School - 16
11 am Gathering - 38
11 am YouTube views - 28
July 2
9 am Traditional Service - 93
9 am YouTube views - 75
Sunday School - 14
11 am Gathering - 38
11 am YouTube views - 36
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SERVING THIS WEEK
Ushers:
Terry and Susie Reed
Deacon Server:
Charlie Dagino and John Shoop
Gathering Snack:
Lisa and Russ Janson
Downtown Daily Bread, July 14:
John Swan and Christa Lenk
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