sharing Christ's love with all.

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

Sermons in this series:

"SSPC Values Part 1: Glorify God" [I am the True Vine]

There are two worship services this Sunday-

Most of you know from the mailing the Commitment, Legacy and Endowment Committee sent to our homes that the theme of our Season of Commitment is “Moving Forward Together.” Each week in October we will be highlighting one of the five Core Values our Session has identified as key to supporting our vision of “Seeking to be a grace-filled family of faith sharing Christ’s love with all.”

Last week, we started our conversation with focusing on Glorifying God. We had many ideas shared during our brief time. A few of them are listed here:

·        “Being kind and understanding to all.”

·        “Be a living example of Jesus Christ through all of our actions and deeds.”

·        “Praying that we are living according to God’s will and not our own”

·        “Praying each day that we might recognize the opportunity to share God’s love in our interactions with others”

·        “Helping those in need, without fear”

·        “Hosting a community dinner each month”

·        “Seeking to understand the points of view of others so they will seek understanding our views”

We are continuing this conversation! Want to build on an idea and make it more specific? Have a new idea?   Send your thoughts to [email protected] with “Glorify God” in the subject line.

This week we’re focusing on our value of actively Showing Compassion. Philippians 2:3 tells us to, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves” and Ephesians 4:32 challenges us to “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

You may know we at Silver Spring currently Show Compassion for others in need through the care provided by individual members, mission teams, our pastors, deacons and parish nurse as well as the financial and hands-on support we give to numerous organizations that impacts the lives of people in Central PA and as far away as South Africa.

In worship this Sunday, you’ll be asked two questions. First, “To whom should we, as a church family, be showing compassion?” and second, “What specific actions should we be taking as a church family – beyond what we’re already doing - in order to more powerfully show compassionate care for these people?”

Please pray, think and talk about it. You can share your ideas in person at worship this Sunday, via the “Chat” function on YouTube if you worship remotely or you can send any suggestions you may have to the email address [email protected].

We can Move Forward Together!

Come have your pressure checked this Sunday. Come to Room 201 between 10 and 10:45 am. We will resume Blood Pressure Sunday on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Your fun-loving Fellowship Committee is hosting a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct 30 from 10:30 A.M. to Noon outside in the parking lot next to the Gym.  If it rains, we will be inside the Gym. This is a Preschool and youth event, + kids at heart can join too. Everyone is requested to come in costume, and wear a Covid mask.  There will be a costume parade with prizes, games, dancing, and treats to take home.  There is no cost for the event, and no sign-up required.  Just come and join the fun.

We meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 pm in the Parlor (please wear a mask). Our study is on The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. For any questions, please call Carolyn Dorward (717.737.6481) or Ruth Stoll (717.697.6560).

Fall Work Day: Save the date for Saturday, November 20 - 8 am to Noon

Our total state of well being is dependent on our physical, mental, spiritual, social and intellectual health. In order to be considered “well,” it is imperative for none of these areas to be neglected. Many times, because of the stigma involved with mental health issues, we fail to reach out for help. If we have a physical illness we seek the help of a physician. If we are suffering mentally, we are reluctant to reach out for help because “no one will understand.” We lose confidence. We lose hope.

Faith communities would like to Stamp out Stigma regarding mental health issues. As we learn more and more about the mind and body, it becomes clear that spirituality, religion and faith can help many individuals live well with mental health conditions. The Silver Spring community is equipped with a Health Ministry and a Stephen Ministry. None of the members of these ministries are counselors, but they are trained listeners. They will offer encouragement, emotional support and help with finding service and support resources in our area.

To protect your personal data when recycling your phone:

1. Reset to factory settings

2.Remove storage and SIM cards

3.Turn off any software locks before sending the device

CROP Hunger Walk: When you walk in the CROP Hunger Walk, you are raising money to help fight hunger but you are also walking in solidarity with all of those people around the world who are walking for food, for water and for firewood each day. The walk is October 17 at 117 W Keller St, Mechanicsburg, starting at 1 pm. Sign up to be a Walker or sponsor! Please see Bryan Corbin or visit CropHungerWalk. Proceeds go to Church World Service, New Hope Ministries, and Meals on Wheels! Come walk with us!!

Needs for New Hope Ministry this month include: Instant rice, pasta/rice sides, Hamburger Helpers (Chicken and tuna also). Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you for your help in meeting the needs of our local community!

The week of Monday, September 27 through Saturday, October 02, 2021 was a productive work week. There were many opportunities to participate in this ROAR at Home week. Ten volunteers spent all or some of the week concentrating on two large projects.

The first project was to remove wood siding from the gable ends of the garage at the Retreat Center, do some re-framing, install sheeting and then the vinyl siding system. That work was completed in three and one half days. This work involved erecting scaffolding and ladders and careful work at some height.

The second project was to erect two walls in a classroom to form a 10’ X 18’ storage room for chair and table carts, risers for the choir and some miscellaneous items. This work included framing the walls, setting them in place, plumbing the walls, drilling holes in the floor and installing tap-cons to secure the walls.  Drywall panels were installed on both sides of the walls. Finishing work continues on those partitions. Trim work and paint will complete that project.

Shrubbery at the back of the Meiting House was trimmed back to maintain a neat appearance.

All in all the ten volunteers contributed over 300 hours during the work week. This was a huge investment of time and talent dedicated to improving and maintaining the facilities of Silver Spring Church. I am very grateful to the volunteers who took the time and energy to complete these projects.

Notes prepared by Terry Reed for the Mission Committee

Hey all! We have awesome opportunities to serve coming up!

This Saturday, 10/9, is the Fall Faire from 8 am - 2 pm. You can help even if you didn't sign up. Just show up and they can find a place for you!

Also, this Sunday 10/10, we will be helping a neighbor with upkeep on their fence. This is a great opportunity to take "Love thy neighbor" to heart. We will be meeting at the church at 1 pm to head over. Psst - A little birdie told me there will be pizza.

Then, on Sunday 10/17, we will walk to end hunger, one step at a time. The Crop Walk is at 117 W Keller St, Mechanicsburg. It starts at 1 pm. It will be followed by a lunch. Come eat to end hunger. If you would like to sign up to walk or sponsor a walker, use this link: CropWalkEndHunger

October 24, 2021: CORE from 6-8

October 31, 2021: Halloween Movie Night - 6-9

November 7, 2021: Fellowship Fall Bonfire! Starts at 3

November 14, 2021: CORE Night Out from 6-9 - Dave and Busters

Email [email protected] for more info or to subscribe to email and/or text announcements.

Prayers of healing: Harriet Shoop, Florence Bellis, Ken Swatt, Susie Truckor, Betsy Eichelberger, Beryl Levosky, Louise Weldy, Walt Pomeroy

Prayers for our military members: Justin Ledvina, Josiah Scandle, Wyatt La Pointe, Brandon Johnson

What an amazing spirit of giving! Triple thank you for purchasing either a cookbook or a poetry book. Generous donations totaling $623.00 were given to the Beacon Clinic or Preschool out of the Fall Faire funds.

Dale and Linda Darkes

Ushers: Denny and Jenny Bell

Lay Liturgist: Amy Meadows

Gathering Snack: Cindy Corbin

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 [email protected].