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

This Sunday we conclude the 3-part Sermon Series entitled “The Life of Discipleship.” Having taught his disciples that he must suffer and die before being resurrected, and they, too, must give their lives in service to the gospel, he gives a preview of his resurrected glory to Peter, James and John. [Matthew 17:1-9] But where is Peter’s brother Andrew? How are you and I like him? What enables us to spend ourselves in service to Christ and our neighbors?

Come on Sunday and find out!

Sermons in this series:

The Life of Discipleship

February 1 - Part 1: "The Call and the Kingdom"  [Matthew 4:12-23, 5:1-12 -- The Beatitudes]

February 8 - Part 2: “The Light and the Law”  [Matthew 5:13-20 -- Salt & Light]

February 15 - Part 3: “The Cost and the Reward”  [Matthew 17:1-9  --  the Transfiguration]

9 AM Traditional Service

11 AM The Gathering Service

Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service

February 18th - 7:00 pm in the Meeting House

MEAL WITH A MISSION - FEBRUARY 25th

The next Meal with a Mission is Wednesday, February 25^th.  We will begin with a simple supper at 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall, and then we will assemble School Activity Kits for Mission Central in Mechanicsburg. 

Needed items are listed below and collection bins are in the Gathering Place and gym hallway.

SCHOOL ACTIVITY KITS: Mission Central distributes these kits every year to tens of thousands of children at local schools, local non-profits, police organizations, and disaster relief agencies who work in hard-hit places like Texas and Florida. Some kits are even sent to partner agencies in under-developed communities in Africa.  

The list of needed items are: 

Scissors -Child-sized, round or pointed tips

Paper – 8.5”x11” spiral or top bound notebook, Composition notebook, loose leaf paper inside 2-pocket folder

Pencil Sharpener - Any size

Ruler - Metal, wooden, or plastic (must include inches AND centimeters)

Pencils - Any color, sharpened or not; mechanical pencils are OK

Pens - New pens with blue or black ink only

Eraser - Any color or size

Coloring – crayons, markers, colored pencils

Bag - Cloth or 2-gallon plastic

Thanks on behalf of the children at risk who will benefit from these kits!

Please sign up for the MEAL here:

1. Sign up on the sheet in the Gathering Place, or
2. Click HERE to sign up through Realm.

Please sign up to VOLUNTEER here:

We will need volunteers to help with various tasks. Please see the sign up sheet in the Gathering Place for volunteers, or click HERE to sign up for these volunteer positions through Realm.

Check out this interview by the Synod Communications Director of Pastor Don about our Meal with a Mission program!

https://www.syntrinity.org/featured/silver-spring-church-combines-two-loves-to-create-meal-with-a-mission/

Fellowship Valentine Reception -

Sunday, February 15th

Your fun-loving Fellowship Committee is hosting a Valentine Reception featuring chocolates between the two worship services.  

Make sure to stop in the Gathering Place for a sweet treat with coffee and conversation.

Presidents' Day Holiday

The church office is closed for Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16th.

2026 Lenten Series Offered at SSPC

Seeking to find meditative, reflective silence and deeper connection with God in your spiritual life?

Join Pastors Lisa Chase and Don Wahlig for a meaningful four-week Lenten Series beginning Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6 – 7 pm in the Chapel.

This series is designed as an in-person experience, as it is highly participatory and invites attendees into spiritual practices that will foster a deeper experience of God in their faith journeys. Together, we will explore sacred disciplines, such as Lectio Divina, Meditative Prayer, and discernment practices that deepen our ability to notice and listen to God.

Through guided reflections, shared conversation and spiritual exercises, we will learn how to apply discernment in everyday life and cultivate awareness, clarity, and faithful responses throughout the Lenten season and beyond within a supportive, prayerful community. Hope to see you there! The dates are March 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 6-7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Please sign up in the Gathering Place, or CLICK HERE to register online through Realm.

Session encourages all confirmed members to serve communion!

At its January meeting, the Session, in accordance with the Book of Order, authorized and encourages all SSPC members who have been trained to serve communion. This includes all members who have been confirmed. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place. If you need training, please indicate that on the sign-up sheet or contact worship co-chairs B.J. Lopez or Ashley Ringquist. Rev. Dr. Wahlig or Rev. Chase will arrange for training. 

Adult Forum and Sunday School 
We will meet at approximately 10:10 am this Sunday morning, continuing with our Rob Bell series. The lesson is titled "You"! This class is for all adults, 18 and older. Come and listen, come and discuss. See you on Sunday!

Youth Church this week, Room 112

We will continue with the Dwell curriculum, studying about Jesus and the Bible, and will 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, Room 108, 10:15-10:50 am

PreK – K Youth Church is back in the swing of things on Sunday. Each class will include singing, a lesson, and play time!

The Intergenerational Choir

The Intergenerational Choir will PERFORM this Sunday, February 15th, for a special Valentine's Day weekend presentation. All Sunday School children are invited to sing, along with parents and grandparents. Come and join us as we praise the Lord with song!

Gathering Video

The Gathering Video for this week is from the contemporary Christian group, Elevation Worship. The song is "Give Me Faith". We need to ask God to give us faith. We need to surrender our lives to God; we are broken, but God is great, and we may be weak, but God's Spirit shines in us. Faith equals Hope. Come at 10:55 am to see the performance or stay after the Benediction for an encore performance.

Lunch Bunch Outing - February 19th

Please join us on Thursday, February 19, at 11:30 am for an enjoyable lunch at Brothers Family Diner, 705 Gettysburg Pike in Mechanicsburg. A sign-up sheet is in the Gathering Place. All are welcome.

Monday Bible Study - February 23rd

All are invited to join this unique study. We meet 1 pm to 3 pm, every second and fourth Monday of the month, in Room 204. In January we began an in-depth study of the Gospel of John. Come and learn, come and discuss.

Wednesday Bible Study

Our Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study meets each week in the Parlor from 1-3 pm. The group is studying Max Lucado's new book, "Taming Your Thoughts". This class is for adults from 19 to 99. Come and learn, come and discuss.

Wine-Tasting Group

On Saturday February 21st at 6:00 pm Ken Harm will be hosting the next wine tasting evening at his house at 105 Federal Drive, Mechanicsburg 17050. If you'd like to sample different wines and have an enjoyable evening with fellow Silver Springers and friends, please consider joining us. We ask that you bring an hors d'oeuvre to share. At the end of the evening the cost of the wines is shared among the group - usually around $10-$12 per person. If you are interested, please rsvp before February 14 to Jenny Bell at belljen000@gmail.com. 

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 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. The weather has curtailed our efforts, but we will be back at it soon. Thanks for the prayers and quarters!

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!

Check out the story on the bulletin board in the Gathering Place this week! 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

Can black plastic be recycled - part 2

Some black plastic is made from electronic waste which can contain electronic waste. This can cause a problem if the waste is used for food containers; especially take-out containers. Therefore:

• Don't put black plastic in curbside recycling unless your local program accepts them. If you cannot reuse or repurpose them, throw them in the trash.  
• Avoid buying products packaged in black plastic. 
• Don't reuse black plastic containers for food storage, since they might be contaminated with toxic chemicals.

Krislund Korner

Click HERE for the February 2026 edition.

In case of inclement weather,
 check our website at www.silverspring.org for 
updates on cancellations or schedule changes.

Feed My Starving Children

According to UNICEF about 13,000 children under the age of five die every day, with malnutrition being a major underlying factor in these premature deaths.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN (FMSC) is a Christian non-profit organization committed to feeding God’s starving children. With God’s help they work together with local organizations and ministries to end hunger. They have developed a process they call “Mobil Pack” that allows them to pack, label and box thousands of meals in a weekend.

Locally, the Turning Point Church Mechanicsburg is hosting a Mobil Pack operation on the weekend of March 13-15. Their goal is to raise $65,000 and pack over 200,000 meals.  

The Mission Committee is recruiting a team to volunteer on Friday March 13th for either the 2-4 PM or the 6-8 PM shift. Not all work requires standing. While donations are welcome, they are not required.

Early volunteer registration begins on February 9th. If you’re interested, please send an email to Fred Shatto at fredshatto@gmail.com and indicate which shift you can volunteer. This is a great event and fun for people to do together. I hope you can join us. 

Fred Shatto

New Hope Ministries

New Hope Ministries can use the following items for February: pasta noodles (anything EXCEPT spaghetti), pasta sauce, and dish detergent. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you very much!

CORE Youth

Core is this Sunday from 6PM-8PM. We will continue to work on our youth Sunday skit and of course play some games after. 

We will also be holding communion training for any youth who has been confirmed during Core. So if your child would like the incredible responsibility of serving communion, please send them to Core this Sunday! Those youth who are trained in serving communion will have the honor of serving during youth Sunday.

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Kris Carpinello's parents, the Arbogasts, Gail Bumsted, Roxanne Dagino, Margaret Glockner, Chad Hall, Betty Hawk, Ron Kutz, Judy La Pointe, Pat Miller, Bill Moore, Betsy Neilson, Deb Pfaff, Kathy Rutledge, Chris Sebring, Jonathan Service, Scott Vaughan, Chris Winning



Prayers for sympathy: Bob Sloane, Lenor Hersey and family; Charlie Dagino for the death of his mother

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

Thanks

Many thanks go out to Silver Spring members who sent caring thoughts, cards, and prayers to me during my recent surgery recovery. I'm feeling back to normal now and all those thoughtful gestures meant so much to me. 

Janet Maurer

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of your prayers, phone calls, cards and encouraging words which have sustained us through Roxanne’s recent surgery and the passing of Charlie’s mother. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and support! - Charlie and Roxanne Dagino

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Dave and Diana Gray

Gathering Snack:
Russ and Lisa Janson

Deacon Servers:

Eleanor Resser

Charlie Dagino

Downtown Daily Bread

for February 20:

Dick and Cathy Leeds

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

February 1

9 am Traditional Service - 120

9 am YouTube views - 92

11 am Gathering - 43

11 am YouTube views - 37

Sunday School - 44

February 8

9 am Traditional Service - 86

9 am YouTube views - 111

11 am Gathering - 48

11 am YouTube views - 24

Sunday School - 10

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