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

June 4, 2023



"The Wonder of Three (in One)"

The Holy Trinity – God the Creator, Jesus the Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit – the Sustainer, is a key component of Christian Theology. The word Trinity does not appear in the Bible. It is a doctrine formulated in the early church to interpret the way God revealed God’s self, first to Israel, then in Jesus as Savior, and finally as Holy Spirit, who arrived that wonderous Day of Pentecost 50 days after Easter and became preserver and sustainer of the church.

The doctrine of the Trinity was developed in the early centuries of the church and was explicitly stated at the Council of Nicaea in 325. We affirm the Trinity when we say the Nicene Creed. The Trinity – God, Son and Holy Spirit, taken as a whole, is powerful (with three, powerful and distinct characteristics and personalities), and is part of our daily walk with God through Jesus Christ. As Christians, we begin our worship with speaking God’s praise through the name of God the Creator, Jesus, God’s son, and the Holy Spirit, and we pray in the spirit of the Triune God.

The Wonder of Three – and how Three can be One Whole, is a fascinating study. There much more to learn when we study the Trinity, and how the Triune God’s spirit is revealed through Creation, Science and Literature. There are examples of triple forces (working as one) in nature and science. Our entire universe is built on how electrons, protons and neutrons work together, as in one instance. Subatomic particles have three components - charge, mass and spin, and there are three states of matter – solid, gas and liquid, as two other examples. In drama, there is a rule of three – such as three acts, and novels include an opening, middle and close. Courses abound in how to write interesting content, using a rule of three. A famous phrase – life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, was written by our founding fathers in the Declaration of Independence, and there is a rule of three in the military.

Why are all these examples important to ponder as we deepen our understanding of the Trinity? Come to church on Sunday to find out!



Blessings - Lisa

Online services this Sunday:

Traditional Service at 9 am

The Gathering at 11 am

End of School Bash/Movie Night

Sunday, June 4, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Our Christian Education Committee is sponsoring this good old fashioned backyard barbecue and a movie in the gym. All are invited - church families, preschool families and the community! Invite your friends!



The movie we will watch is "Jesus Revolution!" (Watch the trailer below.) There is no cost for the night, but donations will be appreciated. We are asking families to bring a favorite dish to share with hungry Presbyterians. Families whose last name begin with the letters A to M, please bring a dessert to share. Families whose last name begin with the letters N to Z, bring a savory side dish to share. Look for a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place.

To sign up online through Realm, click HERE.

Grounded in Faith

We will meet Saturday, June 3rd at Panera Bread located at Silver Spring Square (unless the new location is opened by then up the road). We’ll meet from 10:30 am – 12 noon. All are welcome!

Look for a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place.

CE Honors Our High School Graduates

The Christian Education Committee would like to honor our 2022 and 2023 High School Graduates, this Sunday June 4th. Gifts and cards will be placed on the table of the Gathering Place for both services to be picked up there on Sunday. Any unclaimed cards will be delivered.

Sunday School and Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study this Week

We will study Genesis 1:1—2:4a. At the beginning of time, God expressed delight in Creation and declared all Creation “very good.” The readings on this Trinity Sunday invite us to explore and celebrate the many ways God is revealed in and through continuing relationships within Creation. God entrusts remarkable potential to all that is created. New beginnings emerge as the community of Creation lives into such promise. Come and learn, come and discuss.

Sympathy

We extend our sympathy and prayers to Kristen McGaffin and her family for the passing of her mother this week. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers.

Jesus, All Day Long - Small Group starting June 5th

ADL Group is open to all who would like to make intimacy with Christ more a part of their every day…Jesus, ALL DAY LONG. This June, we will use scripture, imaginative prayer, contemplative and embodied approaches to engage topics of Rest, Abiding in Love, Peace and Unity. ADL Group will meet weekly, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 10 am until 11:30 am in the Parlor. Please email Beth Biery at beth.biery@gmail.com to register or to learn more.

Beverage Service During Summer Services

Effective June 4th through August 27th, the Deacons will be serving iced tea and lemonade instead of coffee. We will not be making coffee as last summer a tremendous amount was wasted. For those who need coffee, we will still make hot water and will provide instant regular and decaffeinated. We appreciate your understanding as we take a break from coffee making in an effort to conserve.

Lunch Bunch - June 7th

The SSPC Lunch Bunch will be getting together on Wednesday, June 7, at Brothers Family Dining, 705 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg. Start time at 11:30 am. Please sign up in the Gathering Place or email Joan Bretz at jbretz1@earthlink.net or phone her at 717-657-3645. Plan to do a little early holiday shopping at 10,000 Villages which is right next door to the restaurant. Hope to see you there.

Vacation Bible School’s “FAITH EXPEDITION,” June 19-23, 2023

VBS plans are coming along well, but we still need help with sets, set-up and decorating.

More Upcoming Dates for VBS Prep:

Saturday, June 3 - Finish Sets, 9-1

Saturday, June 10 - Make other decorations, 10-1 (VBS Leaders will tie-dye their T-Shirts, and walk through the schedule.)

Saturday June 17 - Decorating beginning at 9 am

Sewing Help Needed 

I am again looking for people who sew, to help make easy tote bags for Fall Faire customers, eliminating the need for plastic bags. There are quite a few already cut out and ready to sew in boxes in Room 201, along with instructions. Place completed bags behind the white bookcase doors. For any questions, please contact Linda D. Wallower at (717) 761-4301 for further details. Thank you !!

SSPC Oral History Project

The SSPC Oral History project is underway, and Lisa Chase and Beth Wahlig are scheduling appointments with individuals and families to share their faith stories. We are recording these interviews. Please sign up in the Gathering Place if you’d like to share your faith story!

New Hope Ministries

New Hope is in need of the following items for June: ketchup, mayonnaise and salad dressing. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you!

ROARING at MATE

The ROAR (Reach Out And Rebuild) Team is returning to Farmington, Maine to work with MATE (Mission At The Eastward) again this summer. We will be repairing homes for people who are unable to or cannot afford to do the work themselves. 

The work week is Monday, July 31 through Friday, August 04, 2023. We arrive in Farmington on Saturday, July 29 so we can worship with the local community on Sunday morning and tour the project sites on Sunday afternoon. The kitchen and dining hall at St. Joseph’s church has been reserved for the week. We will stay in a dormitory at the University of Maine, Farmington. 

The ROAR Team is not a particular group of people. A ROAR Team is made up of members and friends of the church who volunteer for a specific mission trip. As always, you don’t need to have building skills or a truck load of tools to participate. A willing heart to serve the Lord and hands and feet to do what you can to help a neighbor in need is all that is required. This is a wonderful opportunity to see a beautiful part of this country and share in work and fellowship with members and friends of Silver Spring Church. Youth up to the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent.  

If you are interested in being part of this year’s MATE ROAR Team or need additional information please call Terry Reed at 717-766-2714 or send an e-mail to tsreed@verizon.net. 

--Prepared by Terry Reed for the Mission Committee

CORE Youth Group

Please let Pastor Lisa know if you can help with VBS. All the youth helping will be invited to a special CORE outing on June 25th! 

June 4, 2023: Summer Kickoff! 4-7 – Movie - Jesus Revolution!

June 11, 2023: CORE from 6-8

June 18, 2023: No CORE Happy Father’s Day!

June 19-23, 2023: VBS

June 25, 2023: CORE Outing

Prayers of healing and comfort: Judy Perrine, Deb Pfaff, Nancy and Phil Cerveny, Jim Shoop, Pam Murray, Steve Wetzler, Betsy Eichelberger, Elizabeth Bentzel, Elizabeth Bellis, Nan Alleman, Sheri Miller, Pat Miller, Margie Kutz

Prayers of Sympathy: Kristen McGaffin and family for the death of her mother; Meri Beck for the death of her grandmother; Eric and Judy Perrine for the death of their son, Lee

Prayers for our military members: Olivia Chase, Justin Ledvina, Josiah Scandle, Wyatt La Pointe

Please pray for the 2023 Vacation Bible School at SSPC

Please pray that all details will fall into place, for the volunteers who will helping out that week, and for all the participants in the program - that it is a wonderful, meaningful and safe experience for all! 

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

May 21

11 am Outdoor Worship - 115

May 28

9 am Traditional Service - 91

9 am YouTube views - 73

Sunday School - 28

11 am Gathering - 38

11 am YouTube views - 18

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Chris and Rich Sebring

Deacon Server:

Megan Crompton and John Shoop

Gathering Snack:

Ken and Pat Miller

Downtown Daily Bread, June 9:

Jo Day and Mary Leo

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