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

November 9, 2025



Faithful Stewardship-

Part 3: How the Rich Fool Squandered His Money

This Sunday is the third Sunday of our Season of Commitment. We continue our sermon series on Faithful Stewardship, by focusing on Jesus’ parable of the foolish rich man in Luke 12:13-21. Jesus tells this parable to encourage his followers to avoid greed and the idolatry of money. What does the rich man get wrong about material wealth? What can you and I learn from him about faithful stewardship?   

Come on Sunday and find out! 

Sermons in this series:

Faithful Stewardship

October 26 Part 1: "How to Pray like a Publican"  [Luke 18:9-14]

November 2 Part 2: “How Zacchaeus Got Down from the Tree”  [Luke 19:1-10]

November 9 Part 3: “How the Rich Fool Squandered His Money”  [Luke 12:13-21]

November 16 Part 4: “How to Be a Total Steward”  [Luke 5:1-11]

Traditional Service at 9:00 am

The Gathering at 11:00 am

SSPC’s 2026 Financial Narrative in support of our Season of Commitment is available!

We want you to know the Commitment, Legacy and Endowment (CLE) and Finance Committees have worked with Session to produce a 2026 Financial Narrative document to help communicate Silver Spring’s current plans for 2026 and the anticipated resources required to achieve them.

Recognizing that everything we do should focus on one or more of these areas - Loving and Praising God, Loving and Nurturing our Church Family and Loving and Serving our Neighbors, the narrative is organized via a framework that shows how our plans, programs and initiatives will, with your support, help us achieve our Mission in these important areas. The first six pages provide a summary and the remaining pages provide details regarding the purpose and 2026 goals of each committee of Session.

You can find a copy of the narrative at the following link – SSPC 2026 Financial Narrative.  If you have any trouble viewing it, or need a hard copy, please contact Priscilla in the church office at priscillab@silverspring.org or 717-766-0204. We ask that you please review it as you prayerfully consider your commitment to continue Christ’s work at, and through, Silver Spring in 2026.

This Sunday’s Reflection on Commitment will be shared by Ty Headley and Sarah Neville. Don’t miss it!

We hope to see you in worship.

Bill Resser and Jim Anderson

Co-Chairs

Commitment, Legacy, and Endowment Committee

1734 Legacy Society Endowment Fund Balances Reach $1Million

When the Silver Spring 1734 Legacy Society was established in 2018, its goal was to establish a large enough (multi-million dollar) endowment through cash gifts and bequests such that a small percentage could be used to help Christ’s work continue to be done at, and through, Silver Spring for generations to come. 

We’re very pleased to report the three permanent 1734 Legacy Society-eligible funds – The Fund for the Living Word and The Building and Grounds Fund, both established in 2016, and the preexisting Heritage Fund, established in 1931 and from which Silver Spring already receives distributions – reached an important milestone as of September 30^th – a total balance of $1,028,151! 

In addition to the current fund balance, fourteen individuals or couples have made a bequest in their wills or trusts directing that some portion of their estate be invested in one or more of the 1734 Legacy Society funds upon their passing. This is a very significant step on our way to achieving our total fund balance goal of approximately $6Million that we feel we need to help fund praising and worshiping God, maintaining and enhancing our buildings and grounds and carrying out our other important work of Christian Education, fellowship and community outreach/mission.

We want to thank those committed Christians whose vision, hard work and generosity helped us achieve this key milestone and position Silver Spring for a bright and impactful future. We still have a way to go on our journey to $6Million. If you’d like to learn more about the 1734 Legacy Society or how you can help us continue to move forward and grow, please go to https://www.silverspring.org/1734-legacy-society

Bill Resser and Jim Anderson

Co-Chairs of the Commitment, Legacy and Endowment Committee

Veterans Celebration on Sunday, November 9th

A special Veterans celebration and recognition will be hosted from 10-11 am in the Gathering Place. Veterans are encouraged to bring family to this event. There will be cake, a slide show, recognition plaques, and presentations to honor all our Veterans. 

The Veterans Outreach of PA (VOPA) will have a Veterans Tiny House in the parking lot for you to tour and brochures; donations much appreciated. 



Please plan to attend this meaningful event to show your appreciation for those who served our country.  

Fall Work Day - November 15th - 8 am to Noon

The Buildings & Grounds Committee invites you to pitch in for Fall Workday, November 15th, if you are able. Most of our work will be outdoors. So bring your rake and/or leaf blower if you have one and join in. Coffee, donuts, and lunch will be provided. This is a great opportunity for members and friends of all ages to get together as we prepare our church property for the winter season. Thanks for YOUR support on this day. Many hands make for a shorter workday.

Meal with a Mission - November 19th

The next Meal with a Mission will be Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 pm in the gym. We will serve a simple supper and afterward pack food boxes for New Hope Ministries to provide help to those in need during emergencies. Food donation bins are in the Gathering Place and by the Preschool.

These food items are needed:

peanut butter, snack bars, pouches or cans of chicken or tuna, microwaveable rice pouches, microwaveable soups, instant oatmeal, canned fruit or applesauce pouches, and canned vegetables. 

Please plan to attend and bring a guest. We very much want non-member participation.

Please sign up online HERE, or see the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Place. We hope to see you on November 19th!

"Conversations for the Curious" this Sunday

Are you curious about SSPC, our history, what we believe, or what membership here entails? Join Rev. Dr. Wahlig after worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month for an informal conversation. This is a chance to ask any questions you may have about SSPC or faith in general. For those interested, this is a simple and easy way to join the congregation. A more in-depth class for New Members will be held in December

Blood Pressure Sunday

To have your pressure checked, come to Room 201 between 10 and 10:45 am this Sunday.

Adult Forum and Sunday School not meeting this Sunday, Nov. 9

Youth Church meets this Sunday

Come and join us in Room 112, downstairs with music, for a Christian Education lesson, crafts and games. See the new set up for the room and new portraits painted just for our Sunday School room. Also, get a chance to see our new interactive television which we will use for lessons and games. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. This class is for children from starting in 1st grade and above!

Preschool Sunday School this Sunday

We will begin in Room 112 and then separate across the hall. This class is for children under the age of 1st graders. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. See you on Sunday!

The Intergenerational Choir

We continue rehearsals this week with our new Director, Amanda Bevenour. We are again practicing on Sunday mornings, from 10 am to 10:10 am in Room 112. 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 for this Week

This week's Gathering video is from a contemporary Christian singer, Ben Fuller. It's called, "If I Got Jesus". It's about how people can lose so much in their lives and still be okay if they have Jesus on their life. Come and enjoy it at 10:55 pm, before the service or stay after the Benediction and enjoy the encore.

Circle Rebekah - November 13th

Join us November 13 with Bible Study from 1:00 – 2:00 in room 204 led over Zoom by Jenny Bell. Our topic will be Jesus is tested. Prior to the lesson, we have fellowship time. Bring your sack lunch to the Parlor between noon and 12:15. Jan Maurer will provide a dessert at 12:30. Please join us in person OR join remotely via Zoom. For the Zoom link or a phone dial-in number, contact Emily Krebs, 717-805-5778 or bekrebs@verizon.net.

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - November 11th

All are invited, come and join this unique study. We meet 1 pm to 3 pm, every other week. We will continue with a video and Bible study from Pastor Louie Giglio, titled, "Indescribable". Come and learn, come and discuss. This class is for adults from 18 to 99!

Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study

We meet every Wednesday in the Parlor at 1:00 pm. The group is studying a book called "The Book of Signs" by Dr. David Jeremiah. This class is for adults from 19 to 99. Come and learn, come and discuss. For any questions, please contact Carolyn Dorward.

Dining Out Group - November 18th

The November lunchtime gathering will be at the Bonefish Grill - 3505 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, on Tuesday, November 18th at 11:30. If you wish to attend, please sign up on or before Sunday, November 16th, in the Gathering Place or call, text, or email Bob Davis at 717-805-5251 or bobdavis110@gmail.com. We hope you will join us! 

Help needed for cookie baking - NEW DATE - Monday, December 1

The Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry cookie bake at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church will be on Monday, December 1st at 8:00 am. Contact Roy McLain at 717-421-2065 or ak_b07@yahoo.com if you are able to help.

Laundry Ministry Update

The SSPC Youth and CORE members continue their new ministry, the Laundry Ministry. Update: We have had unbelievable response and have been able to now purchase more than 75 cards to distribute to various laundromats throughout the West Shore. Coming soon, we will visit a laundromat in Enola and Shiremanstown to distribute cards and greet patrons.

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.

Young Families Christian Education Group

All interested families can contact Scott Pepperman at puppytrainer52@aol.com or 717-389-5100 for more information and to get involved. Watch for new events being planned.

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. Look soon for a new chapter to our Storyboard Ministry, something for "Answered Prayers"! Blessings.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - November 23rd

Please mark your calendar for this year’s West Shore Interfaith Thanksgiving service, Sunday Nov. 23rd at 6pm at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, 14 State Road in Mechanicsburg. A time to hear how the three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Islam, Christianity) give thanks, with spoken and musical sharings and a time of fellowship following the service. This service has been a blessing for all who attend. Attendees are encouraged to be a blessing to our community by bringing a non-perishable food donation for New Hope Ministries.  

Christian Education Advent Events:

Parent Drop Off - CE and CE Youth will be present on Saturday, December 6th, from 3 pm to 6 pm, at SSPC. We welcome any children from 4 to 10 years old. We will be doing Advent crafts, enjoying pizza and chicken nuggets, and a Christmas movie. Parents may drop off their children and enjoy some time to shop, dine or relax! Please RSVP to Scott Pepperman, at puppytrainer52@aol.com or 717-389-5100. You can also sign up HERE on Realm.

Advent Feast and Festival - CE will again sponsor, along with the Fellowship Committee, our Annual Feast and Festival, on Sunday, December 14th, immediately following the Annual Cantata. We will gather in the gym where we will first have a special recognition of our Choir, not to be missed! We will have a traditional ham dinner, and special music provided by our own sister duet, Amanda and Sydney Bevenour. Not to be missed the always fun, "Ugly Sweater Contest" and the interactive "12 Days of Christmas". Watch for RSVPs on Realm or in the Gathering Place.

Annual Christmas Breakfast - CE will again hold the Annual Christmas Breakfast, prior to our single service, on Sunday, December 28th, at 9:30 am, in the gym. Come and enjoy a full breakfast before church of eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and more.

Voices of the Valley Concert, December 7th

They're back! Voices of the Valley is returning to Silver Spring Presbyterian with a concert on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 pm. The Choir, formerly the Lebanon Valley College Alumni Choir, includes SSPC's own Jim & Carol Anderson, Ken Harm and Lucy Vaughan. The Concert is free and open to the public. Join us for Home for the Holidays,,,,Carols old and new celebrating the joys of the season!

WANTED: 2 Living Room Chairs in good or very good condition for the Silver Spring Retreat Center.  The Silver Spring Retreat Center gets lots of use and the two wingback chairs that we have in the Great Room are threadbare. If you are considering redecorating or downsizing and have 2 matching chairs, we'd love to put them to use at the Retreat Center as a donation. They can be any style, preferably a neutral or earth tone color. Contact Karen Karkuff, Retreat Center Manager, with any ideas you have. 717-802-2067 or kkarkuff@comcast.net.

Shop early for Christmas gifts now! Discount cards to support the SSPC YOUTH

The SSPC Youth are continuing our effort to raise additional funds for our Christian Education programs. We believe in giving back to the congregation and not just asking for additional funding. So far this year we have plans to raise nearly $10,000 from donations and contributions. Here's how it works: the Discount Cards feature savings from 15 local and national programs, like restaurants, family fun centers and service organizations. (For example, Sal's Pizza in Mechanicsburg, Dad's Garage in Mechanicsburg, The Bagel Boutique in Mechanicsburg, Trindle Bowling Alley in Camp Hill, and Jiffy Lube in Mechanicsburg). The cards are usable until January 31, 2026, and can be used over and over, increasing your savings each time you visit. Each card costs $15 and can easily be paid for in just several visits to one of the featured businesses. This is how the SSPC youth can give back to our congregation. I will have several with me each Sunday. Just reach out to me at puppytrainer52@aol.com or call me at 717-389-5100 to request a card or cards. Then make out a check for SSPC and drop it off at the office or give it to me. They are great to use or give as gifts. For each card we sell, the SSPC Christian Education program will make $10, and we hope to sell another 100 cards in 2025. As always, the CE Youth appreciate your support of our efforts and your prayers. 

Pastor Lisa is collecting new or used paperback or hardback books for our parishioners who can't get out to the library. Special books would be anything by Francine Rivers, Jan Karon, and Phil Gulley, who has the precious Quaker series that people love. Please drop them off at the office in a bag. Please note these will not be returned, but will be given to parishioners who can't get out. Large print would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Women! Mark your calendars for our Women's Tea on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 am to 2 pm. Set up will be done on Friday, May 1. Please reach out to Pastor Lisa and Linda Adams If you were interested in being a hostess! Last year's hostesses will be contacted as well.

Earth Care

Did you know:

The U.S. aluminum can recycling rate was only 43% in 2023. That’s well below the 52% average recovery rate over the previous 30 years, and the gap represents the equivalent of every American discarding approximately 15 twelve-packs worth of aluminum cans annually, a loss of $1.2 billion worth of aluminum sent to landfills.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
To support the PDA's Hurricane Melissa response, click HERE to give.

To give by phone, call 800-728-7228 X5885. To send a check, please designate "Hurricane Melissa" on the memo line and mail to: 

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 

P. O. Box 643700 

Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

Feed My Starving Children - November 12 or 13 in MIddletown, PA

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC.org) is hosting their Journey of a Meal mission engagement sessions in November at their Middletown, PA operations center. FMSC is a Christian non-profit dedicated to feeding God's starving children hungry in body and spirit. Dates/times are: Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13:3-4 pm and 6-7 pm on both days. The location is FMSC Middletown, 1000 Kreider Drive, Suite 200, Middletown, PA.

You will learn about FMSC’s mission to feed God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit and how we collaborate with local mission partners to empower communities around the world to break the cycle of poverty. You will also participate in a hands-on meal packing experience. These sessions will be an inspiring activity for pastors, mission and outreach teams, youth and small groups, and for folks wondering how they can make a huge impact on the lives of children facing severe food insecurity in many of the poorest communities in the world. Space is limited so please register to reserve your spot at: https://give.fmsc.org/journeyofameal

New Hope Ministries

1- New Hope Ministries is having a food drive on November 7th and 8th at the Walmart in Mechanicsburg from 8:30 to 4:30. The need for food at this time is critical since the government has not passed a budget and government workers are not getting paid and/or others are not receiving food stamps or other entitlements. Any donations will be very much appreciated. This is another way that we at SSPC can help our neighbors. Thank you and God bless you.

2- Last year, New Hope Ministries held their annual "Christmas Blessing Express," where 1891 households were able to shop for unwrapped gifts for the whole family. It makes a huge difference in the families' lives. Please click here for the "New Hope Ministries' Christmas Wish List" for families struggling during Christmas. The list contains suggested gift ideas, but feel free to buy what you believe someone would like as a gift. Unwrapped items should be dropped off at the Mechanicsburg Center no later than December 1st (donations to Door #4, left side of building). They are accepting only new clothing for children - tweens. No adult clothing, except what is listed on the Wish List. With your support, we can make this Season filled with Hope and Love to our neighbors in need.

2026 ROAR Winter Mission Trip

It is time to start planning for the winter ROAR Mission trip to Big Bend Habitat For Humanity in Tallahassee, Florida.  

The ROAR Team will return to Tallahassee, Fla. to work with Big Bend Habitat For Humanity building homes for families who need a decent affordable place to live. As a reminder, a ROAR Team is not a specific group of people. ROAR Teams are made up of volunteers who are available at a specific time to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need to build, rebuild, or renovate homes. Building skills are not necessary, only willing hands and feet to witness to Jesus’ love by helping people in their time of need.

The work week will be Monday, February 02 through Friday, February 06, 2026. Volunteers will arrive in Tallahassee on Sunday, February 01. Departure dates will be as needed by the volunteers. We will be building new homes in an area of Tallahassee developed by Big Bend Habitat. It is important that I know how many people will be on the Team as soon as possible so hotel reservations can be completed. 

If you are interested in being part of this ROAR Team or need additional information please contact Terry Reed at tsreed@verizon.net, by phone at 717-766-2714, or see Terry at church.

CORE Youth Group

There is No Core this Sunday 11/9/2025. 
Go catch up on some sleep and we'll see you next Sunday for Core!

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Kris Carpinello's parents, the Arborgasts, Elizabeth Bentzel, Debbie Bitting, Bob Buyers, Betsy Eichelberger, Mary Glace, Margaret Glockner, Ron Kutz, Pat Langdon, Jan Larson, Roy McLain, Pat Miller, Don Spangler, Nancy Thomas

Prayers for Sympathy: Alix Fider, Pat Richter, Jill Handshew



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

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



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