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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May 28, 2023
"Pentecost and the
Gift of the Spirit"
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This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday! We will all wear red to symbolize God’s gift of the Holy Spirit to each and every one of us in our baptisms. As Paul writes in his letter to the Corinthians, the Spirit is manifest in a variety of gifts. These gifts differ, but they are all meant to be used to unite us in the body of Christ in order to serve him by sharing his love with all, as our congregational vision emphasizes. Unity and faithfulness, however, prove difficult for us as Christians today just as they did in Paul’s day.
What are our particular gifts of the Spirit? How do we recognize them and, most important, how do we make sure we are using them as God intends? What happens when we do?
Come on Sunday and find out!
See you in church -
Blessings,
Don
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Pentecost Offering
Will you consider a special offering on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, to benefit Children and Youth? 40% of our donations stay local and our Mission Committee has selected VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE as the recipient. At risk and homeless teens and children receive housing, education and protection from this Harrisburg organization.
Click here for more about the Pentecost Offering.
P.S. Don't forget to wear red on Sunday, May 28!
Sunday School and Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study this Week
Sunday School resumes this week for both children and adults. There is no Intergenerational Choir, as we have finished for the season. We study Acts 2:1–21. This Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate God’s life-giving spirit poured out abundantly on the community of disciples. Rich images of wind and fire frame the proclamation of God’s power in words that all can understand. The Spirit’s blessing extends community through diverse persons and gifts for the common good. Come and learn about God's word, come and discuss.
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Memorial Day Holiday
The church office is closed on Monday, May 29th for the Memorial Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8:00 am. May you enjoy a safe and enjoyable holiday. Thank you to all currently serving in our military and to those who have served us in the past.
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.
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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 and sign up!
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.
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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, 9-1 (VBS Leaders will tie-dye their T-Shirts, and walk through the schedule.)
Saturday June 17 - Decorating all day, 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!
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June Birthdays
We wish everyone celebrating a birthday in June a most Happy and blessed Birthday!
Click here for the June birthday list.
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Earth Care
PAUSE and remember those who gave their lives so we could enjoy ours. Memorial Day was first celebrated after the Civil War(1866) to honor and remember those who died in defense of their country. Do we follow that? Or are we too interested in other pursuits (golf, shopping sales, etc.)? We would do well to remember our heritage.
On Monday a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 pm.
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New Hope Ministries
New Hope is in need of the following items: Tuna, kid's juice boxes, paper towels. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you!
Update from New Hope: Families who rely on schools for regular meals for their children face uncertainty in how they will feed their kids in the summer months. And others still struggling in this turbulent economy find it tough to afford groceries. You can help feed your hungry neighbors in need this summer. And, your compassionate gift today could be DOUBLED!
Our good friends at The Metzler Family Foundation are honoring the memory of Paul Metzler, who would have turned 56 years old this May, by matching every food donation received at New Hope through May 30. The first 56,000 pounds of food received will be matched dollar-for-pound - that's up to $56,000 which could also be received and would help us purchase even more food! AND, every financial gift received before May 30 (up to a total of $20,000) will also be matched dollar-for-dollar!
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
2023 HELP Ministries Golf Tournament, June 5
You can help individuals, kids and families avoid or overcome the trauma of homelessness. Register today to change the life of a neighbor in need. Location is the Sunset Golf Course in Middletown, with registration at 7:15 am, start time at 8:00 am. Lunch and awards at 1:00 pm. To register, call 717-230-9550 or click HERE.
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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!
May 28, 2023: No CORE. Happy Memorial Day!
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
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Prayers of healing and comfort: Jim Shoop, Pam Murray, Steve Wetzler, Betsy Eichelberger, Elizabeth Bentzel, Elizabeth Bellis, Nan Alleman, Sheri Miller, Pat Miller, Margie Kutz
Prayers of Sympathy: 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!
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SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
May 14
9 am Traditional Service - 144
9 am YouTube views - 99
Sunday School - 28
11 am Gathering - 45
11 am YouTube views - 20
May 21
11 am Outdoor Worship - 115
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SERVING THIS WEEK
Ushers:
Carol and Jim Bogar
Deacon Servers:
Shawn Marshall and Deb Pfaff
Gathering Snack:
Melanie Pepperman
Downtown Daily Bread, June 2:
Russ and Lisa Janson
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