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, Paul tells the Philippians that he will “press on to lay hold of that for which Christ has laid hold of me.” He urges them to do the same. [Philippians 3:3b-14]

For what has Christ laid hold of you?  How does that understanding shape the way you live?  

Come on Sunday and find out!                           

Don

Traditional Service - 9:00 AM

The Gathering - 11:00 AM

Fall Faire is coming October 24, 8 am - 1 pm!

• Please take time to look at the Volunteer Board in the Gathering Place. There are many opportunities to help out!
• We are accepting donations on Sundays BETWEEN SERVICES, 10 am - 10:45 am. If you need help during the week to bring items in from your car, please call the church office. 
• PIES ARE NEEDED: If you can bake a pie or two, please sign up on the board. Homemade is preferable, but store bought is okay too. Thank you!
• Donations needed: nice boutique-y items – lamps, embroidered pillows, Christmas items, white elephant items, toys, children's books, jewelry, new items for Silent auction, etc. We are not taking small appliances, linens of any kind, books (except for children's books), or glassware anymore, but if you have a beautiful set of bone china, tools, or decorative items you want to donate, we will take those. If you are not sure, please check with Pastor Lisa Chase (Lisa@silverspring.org).
• We need volunteers for the week of October 19-23, and help October 24th - day of the Faire.
• We need families with trucks/vans to take left over items to Community Aid afterwards.

Sympathy

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Harriet Shoop for the death of her husband Jim Shoop. Click HERE for Jim's obituary. Viewing will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. Third Street, Harrisburg. At 12:00 p.m., Members of the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge will gather to honor his memory and pay tribute to his life through the solemn and time-honored Rites of their respective organizations. The funeral service will follow immediately thereafter. Please keep Harriet and their family in your prayers.

Theology Class this Sunday at 10:10 am - Room 204

Join us in Room 204 at 10:10 for the second class in a 6-part seminar on “What Makes us Reformed Christians, and How Did We Get this Way?”  We start with our most fundamental belief, based in the debates of the early church.  What do we believe about Jesus Christ and why?  What about God and the Holy Spirit? Bring your coffee and we will see you there!

CE Attendance for this week: 62!

Come and join the growing number of children and adults who are learning more about their God, their church, and their community each week!

From Christian Education - Did You Know?!

Christian Education offers 8 Bible study classes each month for adults and coming soon two new Bible studies in October 2026! We offer classes on Sunday morning, Monday afternoon, and Tuesday nights and Wednesday afternoons. Come and join us to discuss and learn!

*Something new from Christian Education, coming this fall, 2026! We will begin a new Sunday morning Bible Study for Moms! And we will begin a new Sunday School class for High School and Middle School. Watch for details coming soon!

Also coming this fall, Sunday morning nursery for infants to three (3) year olds. Stay tuned for details. Contact CE if you need this service on Sunday mornings.

No Adult Forum and Sunday School this week.

Please join the theology course this Sunday, led by Rev. Wahlig.

Gathering Video this week

This week our video is from contemporary singer Josiah Queen. It called "Demons". It tells how we can overcome fear, worry and our demons by telling them to leave and giving our lives and trust to God! Come at 10:55 am to view it in the Gathering or stay after the Benediction for the encore!

The Intergenerational Choir

All of our Sunday School students, teachers and parents, and grandparents gather in Room 112 to start Sunday School with music! Come and join us at 10 am, as we begin practice for our first performance of the Sunday School year. We will be singing "Peace like a River"!

Youth Church and Pre-K./K Youth Church this Sunday, Room 112, 10 am

We will meet as a group and sing and then break up into separate groups for Sunday School. Sunday School is music, Bible lessons, crafts, and lots of fun! Sunday School is for 3-year-olds to 18-year-olds. Parents and grandparents are welcome!

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - October 5th

All are invited to 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. The next section we cover will be John 10. Come and join this growing group of interested adults, men and women! Learn and discuss.

Circle Rebekah – Thursday, October 8th

Join us for Bible Study from 1:00 – 2:00 in room 204. Food and fellowship is held prior in the Parlor. Gather between noon and 12:15 with your sack lunch for lively conversation, or arrive at 12:30 in time to enjoy a dessert prepared this month by Jenny Bell. This year’s Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study is “United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other” by Rhonda Mawhood Lee. The second lesson is “Connected in Christ,” led by Kathy Henderson. Pickup a copy of the Bible study from the church office.

To join remotely there is a Zoom link; and for those without computer access we have a phone dial-in number. For a copy of our schedule and the Zoom information, contact Emily Krebs, cell 717-805-5778 or bekrebs@verizon.net.

Men's Bible Study - Monday, October 12th

We meet in Room 204, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, AND online via Zoom (2nd and 4th Monday evenings of the month). If you need the link, contact Scott! For the next session we will be discussing 2 Timothy 3:4. We will discuss our thoughts and questions and our opinions from a man's point of view and experience. What do you love most? What do your choices reveal about your heart? If someone observed your life without hearing your words, what would they say you worship? 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 Afternoon Bible Study

Join us Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 pm in the Parlor. We are currently studying the book of Samuel, a study by Max Lucado. All are welcome! For any questions, please contact Carolyn Dorward.

Voice Recital - October 10th

Our Intergenerational Choir Director, Mandy Bevenour, will be performing in her junior voice recital at Messiah University on Saturday, October 10, at 6:00 pm in the Recital Hall of the High Center. Our Director of Music, Tracy Wieseman, will be accompanying Mandy on the piano. If you cannot attend in person, you can watch the recital live online at no cost via the livestream link here: https://www.messiah.edu/dept-music/concerts--recitals/.  

Dining Out Group –  Thursday October 15th, 5:00 pm

Join the SSPC Dining Out Group on Thursday evening, Oct 15th at Theo's Bar & Grille for dinner at 5:00 PM. Note the earlier time due to autumn darkening driving conditions.  Sunset  will be 6:08 PM so for those who don't like night driving, Don & Chris are offering ride services. Call us a couple days ahead to request please. We hope you can join us. Use the sign-up sheet at church or call/text Don Winning 717-704-6962 so we may give the restaurant a final head count on Tuesday October 13th.

Young Adults Christian Education Group, the Pathfinders!

CE and young leaders from SSPC have begun a new group for young adults over 18 called the "Pathfinders." For further information, contact Ty Headley. Currently, the group is studying from the Book of Matthew. Come and discuss, come and learn!

Spiritual Direction Small Group on Zoom – Keeping the Crazies out of Christmas

Pastor Lisa is designing a spiritual direction small group, which will begin October 29th, and run for four consecutive weeks on Zoom. The class will be held Thursday afternoons from 2-3:30 pm. The last class will be held in person, on December 3rd,  with a special class and exercise. Topics to be explored-the American Christmas Crazies Origins, Special Christmas Memories, The True Meaning of Christmas, etc. Look for a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place. This will be a very informative, special class, where,  in itself, a beautiful Christmas memory will be made.♥ Click HERE to register on Realm.



BOO! CE is again holding the Annual Trunk-Or-Treat Spooktacular!

This outreach event is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th, from 4 pm to 6 pm. We will gather in the gym parking lot, with decorated cars and vans and hand out candy to children and dog and cat treats for our animal lovers. We encourage all members of the congregation to come and join us, decorate your car and yourself! CE will provide all of the candy you need! We are gladly accepting donations of candy; look for the decorated basket in the Gathering Place!

eBay Sales Ministry Seeking New Donation Items

The eBay Sales Ministry at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church is growing, and we’re excited to expand this effort. Our contact who is managing the program, Mark Armbruster, has had great success turning donated items into financial support for the church, and he is now ready to receive new items.

If you have something you’d like to donate, please send a photo of the item(s) to Mark at csuf1mark@aim.com. He will review your submission and let you know whether the item is appropriate for sale. After approval, Mark will arrange a time for the item to be dropped off at the church.

Please note: Items cannot be accepted without prior approval.

If you have any questions about the process, feel free to contact Gary Hollinger at ghollinger52@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting this growing ministry.

Giant Grocery Gift Cards - Help CE Raise Money for our Christian Education programs! 

For many years, Cindy Corbin has administered the Giant food gift card program. We thank Cindy, as she will soon be handing it off to another member of the congregation. If you shop at Giant and sign up for gift cards, there’s no added cost. For every dollar, Christian Education gets five cents, so on a monthly basis, it’s $75 maybe $100. Christian Education appreciates your faith and trust in our programs and your support as always. Blessings

Laundry Ministry Update - Loads of love!

The SSPC Youth and CORE members continue their Laundry Ministry here at the church. We continue to collect quarters in the Gathering Place, and purchase laundry cards to hand out to patrons at local Morris Laundromats. We will be traveling to the Morris Laundromat in New Cumberland next time we go out to spread evangelism and hand out gift cards! We have donated 10 gift cards to New Hope Ministries to spread our gifts! Further Update - we were able to provide laundry gift cards to a brother in need recently. The Laundry Ministry continues to spread the Gospel!

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 Hint

What you can do to make your tires last longer:  

• Check your tire pressure once a month. Low pressure wears tires out faster than anything else. keeping them filled to the right pressure can add thousands of miles
• Rotate your tires every 5,000-8,000 miles. 
• Shop for how long a tire lasts, not just the price tag. A longer lasting tire often costs less per mile and makes less waste. 

Feed My Starving Children

On August 7th and 8th, our volunteers brought extraordinary energy and heart, enabling us to pack 26,568 meals—providing enough food to feed seventy two children with a meal every day for an entire year. All meals packed during this event were shipped to Malawi via FMSC mission partner Reach Now International. Thanks to a special one-time grant from FMSC, the event’s $8000.00 cost was fully covered. For next year we have been challenged not only to double the number of meals packed but to also raise the $16,000.00 necessary to fund the event.  

New Hope Ministries

Needs for September include: cereal, boxed helpers, and canned tuna. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you so much!

CORE Youth

There’s no better way to end your weekend than gathered with community! This Sunday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, CORE meets for our final study in the CounterCulture series: Lesson 4 — Love to Forgive.

In a world that often holds grudges, God calls us to live counter-culturally by loving through forgiveness. Join us as we look at Mark 11:25, 1 Peter 3:9, Romans 12:9, and 1 Corinthians 16:14 to understand how Jesus empowers us to forgive just as He has forgiven us. Whether you've been to every session or this is your first time, you belong here! See you Sunday evening!

Walk. Give. Change the world. CROP WALK - October 18th

If we work together, we can end world hunger. That's why we're participating in the CROP Hunger Walk to support CWS and help families who are struggling with hunger. Please join us with your steps and your donations. Together we will provide more meals for the growing number of people in our community who need them and create greater food security in communities around the world.

Please donate to our team today!

Austin Shoop and Susan Neville

DONATE HERE: Crop Walk

Prayers of healing and comfort:

John Clegg, Roxanne Dagino, Ken Engle, Bob Gaffney, Carol Gebert, Margaret Glockner, Lisa Janson, Angie Katzenstein, Tony Kren, Gil and Joyce Longwell, Pat Miller, Eliza Myers, Betsy Neilson, Pat Pierce, Chris Sebring, Bill Spoon, Millie Swatt, Tanya Wagner, Chris Winning

Prayers for sympathy: Harriet Shoop and family; Family of Ruth Stoll; Jeanne Farinelli, David Kutz, Jim Kutz and all their family members for the passing of Ron Kutz

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

John Clegg's address for cards:

509 Hickory Ridge Road, Newport, PA 17110

John's Go Fund Me page

Memorial Services at SSPC:

• Service for Ron Kutz on Saturday, October 17th at 11 am.
• Service for Ruth Stoll on Saturday, October 31st at 1 pm. 

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Roy McLain
Terry Reed

Deacon Servers:

Lois DeHart
Sarah Neville

Gathering Snack:

Melanie Pepperman

Downtown Daily Bread

for October 9th:

Susan and Ally Neville

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

September 20

9 am Traditional Service - 110

9 am YouTube views - 79

11 am Gathering - 45

11 am YouTube views - 28

Christian Education - 56



September 27
9 am Traditional Service - 125

9 am YouTube views - 76

11 am Gathering - 42

11 am YouTube views - 67

Christian Education - 62

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