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

“When God Has the Last Laugh”

(Genesis 18:1–15; Genesis 21:1–7)

There is an old saying: 

"If you want to make God laugh, tell God your plans."

Most of us know exactly what that feels like. We set plans for our lives, we tell God about them, we ask God to bless them—and then things change. We wait, and we wait: for a child, for a new career, for a relationship.

What is even more difficult is when God seems to have promised the very thing we desire. God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have a son in their old age. Sarah, who was most likely post-menopausal, laughed when she heard the visitors tell Abraham that they would have a son within a year. (I bet it was more of a “snort!”)

God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah seemed impossible. Yet, in God’s perfect timing, Isaac was born.

Their story reminds us that God’s promises are never empty words; they are fulfilled with purpose. While God’s promises are broad enough to bless nations and generations, they are also deeply personal, speaking into the unique circumstances of our lives.

Here’s the tension: what we think God has promised us may not be what God truly intends for us. It is God’s plan that we are to follow, not our own. What we can count on with God’s promises are these: God loves us, will never abandon us, and redeems us through his Son, Jesus Christ.

Join us on Sunday for our single outdoor service at 11:00 am and then stay for the church-wide picnic that follows. (Please sign up on Realm if you have not already done so or sign up in the Gathering Place.) And remember to bring a lawn chair!

See you on Sunday,

Pastor Lisa

Sermons in this series:

Our Faith, God’s Faithfulness

June 7           Part 1: "God and Abram"  [Genesis 12:1-9 – God calls Abraham]

June 14         Part 2: “God and Sarah”  [Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 – 
 God promises Abram and Sarah a son in their old age]

June 21         Part 3: “God and Hagar”  [Genesis 21:8-21 – 
 God saves Ishmael and Hagar]

June 28         Part 4: “God and Isaac”  [Genesis 22:1-18 – God tests Abraham’s faith]

Outdoor Worship on June 14th

Join us for one service this Sunday,

June 14th, at 11:00 am.

Don't forget your lawn chairs!

June 14th Church Picnic!

Christian Education is hosting the Annual End of School Year/Beginning of Summer Bash, immediately following the single 11:00 am service on Sunday, June 14th.

We will be serving your favorite picnic foods, including fried chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, BBQ beans, sliced tomatoes, sliced watermelons, brownies and chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese for the children. We will have yard games (indoor if weather is poor) and face-painting for our young members!

You can still sign up through June 11th. Sign up HERE on Realm or see the sign up sheet in the Gathering Place. Come celebrate this special day with your church family as we honor God and America!

Church office closed for Juneteenth holiday

The church office will be closed on Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

Sympathy

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Kris Carpinello for the recent death of her mother, Diane Arbogast. Please keep Kris and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Retirement

Diane Rabold will be retiring as Business Manager at SSPC effective February 1, 2027. She has been with us over 26 years and she will be greatly missed. We wish Diane all the very best for her well deserved retirement!  

Blood Pressure Sunday

Come to Room 201 between 10 and 10:45 am to have your blood pressure checked.

The Intergenerational Choir performs on Sunday, June 14th

The Intergenerational Choir will have a very special performance this Sunday at the single service, honoring God and Country. The choir is for all SSPC children, parents and grandparents. We look forward to our final performance for the entire congregation!

Vacation Bible School: August 3-7, 2026

Registration for VBS is now closed. If you want your child to be put on a waiting list, please contact Pastor Lisa. VBS is for children turning 3 (must be completely potty-trained), and older children entering PreK-5th grade in the fall. There is a $25 registration fee per family for the week to help offset the cost.

If you are interested in helping in any way, contact Pastor Lisa or Scott Pepperman, co-chair of Christian Education. We need help with food, decorations, crafts, music, and of course teaching!

The CE committee is collecting used newspaper for paper Mâché to use at VBS. Please bring your recycled newspapers and put them outside Lisa's office. We will let you know when we have enough. Thanks so much! 

Adult Forum and Sunday School - No Adult Sunday School this week.

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

Volunteer Needed!

We are looking for a Gathering Snacks Coordinator effective July 1st. Our sincere thanks to Cindy Corbin for coordinating snacks the last several years. Please contact BJ Lopez if you are interested.

Fall Faire - October 24, 2026

Fall Faire will be held Saturday, October 24^th, from 8 am – 1 pm. All the fan favorites – Apple Dumplings, Sticky Buns, White Elephant, Christmas Shoppe, Soups, Toys, Children’s Activities, Boutique and more – will be there! Marketing materials will be available to take to area businesses after June 1^st.

This year, the Fall Faire committee – a dedicated group of wonderful Deacons, are looking for beautiful items to place and sell in the Boutique area. If you are looking to downsize, or you have things you just need to get rid of, we’d love to take a look at any accessory items and furniture, such as lamps, side tables, small sofas, paintings, chairs – and have first dibs on what you want to get rid of before you do anything else with them. Please contact Pastor Lisa, who will then schedule with the FF team to come and look at the items first. Please note that for the White Elephant section, we are no longer taking glassware or small appliances. The volunteer assignment board will be up August 8^th, and we will begin taking donations the first week of September.

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - June 15th

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. Come and join this growing group of interested adults, men and women! Learn and discuss.

Men's Bible Study - June 23rd

CE is excited to present a new Bible study, a Men's Bible Study Class. For the summer we will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in Room 204. For the next session we will be studying Prayer and what the Bible says about prayer for men. We will discuss our thoughts, questions and our opinions. 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 Bible Study

Our Wednesday afternoon Bible Study meets weekly in the Parlor from 1 pm to 3 pm. The group is currently studying a Max Lucado book. This class is for adults from 19 to 99, both men and women are welcome. Come and learn, come and discuss.

Faith Walk Update

Join Pastor Lisa on Fridays, 9:30 - 11 am to walk and pray. She will not be able to meet on the following Fridays: June 26, and July 3^rd. Right now, the other Fridays between now and the end of August are good for Walking and Praying– weather permitting. We welcome you to join us!

June Lunch Bunch Dining Out - ALL ARE WELCOME!! 

Please join SSPC Lunch Bunch/Dining Out Group for a combined potluck picnic at the home of Don and Chris Winning Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5 pm. (2104 West Coventry Lane Enola - Hampden Twp near new Penn State Hampden Hospital) A sign up sheet is in the Gathering Place. Please bring a dish to share (vegetable, salad, appetizer, dessert). Main course and baked beans and beverage will be provided. Please contact Chris Winning with any questions (717) 439-0521. 

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 new ministry here at the church, the Laundry Ministry. We continue to collect quarters in the Gathering Place, in the laundry basket and purchase laundry cards to hand out to patrons at local Morris Laundromats.

Donation Update - Thanks to the blessings of our congregation, we have now raised over $1,000, in quarters! We have handed out hundreds of dollars of gift cards and our ministry continues!

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 - Did you know?

Common cat litter is sodium bentonite which is strip mined; about 5 billion pounds/year. one cat goes through about 28 pounds of litter/month [336 lbs/yr]. None of this breaks down when discarded. Cost is $180-$480 for one cat. Litter is a multi-billion dollar industry; a recurring product whose useful life is measured in days and afterlife measured in centuries. 

New Hope Ministries
Needs for June include: ketchup, mustard and mayo. Please place your items in the bin outside of the Chapel. Thank you!

CORE Youth
There is no Core youth group this week, so enjoy the extra free time and a break from your usual routine.  

Save the Date for Many Voices, ONE SONG!

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

• 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

Hosted by Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Drive, Carlisle. Planned by the Presbytery of Carlisle for our 7000+ members and 40+ congregations.

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Carol Boyer, Gail Bumsted, Roxanne Dagino, Carol Gebert, Margaret Glockner, Angie Katzenstein, Ron Kutz, Pat Miller, Rich Morelli, Betsy Neilson, Judy Perrine, Chris Sebring, Jim and Harriet Shoop, Millie Swatt, Tanya Wagner, Amy Wentz, Chris Winning

Prayers for sympathy: Kris Carpinello for the death of her mother; Matt Wieseman for the death of his mother; Judy Babiarz on the death of her husband, Bob

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

Click here for Rev. Jim Tice's obituary

Sympathy cards to Sally Tice:

529 Sassafras Drive

Cornwall, PA 17016

Thank You

Prayers, cards, texts, emails, phone calls and more have been very much appreciated following my hip surgery.  Your kind words and prayers have been instrumental in helping me to move forward with my recovery. Thank you for your support. Carol Bogar 

New Babies!

Thomas and Diane Lupia share their joy with the congregation for the birth of their granddaughter, Cora Joy Lopez, daughter of Emma and Derek Lopez.  Mother and child are healthy and adjusting wonderfully to the blessings of a little healthy baby. Grandmother and Grandfather are truly blessed with the addition to the family.

Congratulations to Jeff and Taralyn Scandle on their new baby!

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Morgan Lenk

Evie Miller

Deacon Server:

Shawn Marshall

Downtown Daily Bread

for June 19th:

Ken Harm and Jean Smith

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

May 31

9 am Traditional Service - 100

9 am YouTube views - 71

11 am Gathering - 45

11 am YouTube views - 16

Sunday School - 20

June 7

9 am Traditional Service - 120

9 am YouTube views - 59

11 am Gathering - 62

11 am YouTube views - 21

Sunday School - 20

GIVING OF YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS ELECTRONICALLY:



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

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