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

Silver Spring Presbyterian church members love their hymns! They love to sing them, pray with them, hum them! There are many favorites of the congregation – too numerous to review in just one Sunday service. This Sunday, in our message “Story Arc” I will delve into the back story of a few hymns, and we will follow their story arcs – from Praising God, Recognizing Our Sin and Our Incompleteness without the Triune God, and Our Abundant Life with God! This service is not our annual summer hymn sing, which will scheduled later in the month.

Join us on Sunday!

♥ Pastor Lisa 

Traditional Service, 9:00 am

The Gathering Service, 11:00 am

Sympathy

We extend our prayers and sympathy to Sylvia Morelli for the death of her beloved husband Rich this week. Rich's memorial service is Monday, August 10th at 11 am in the Meeting House. Visitation will be in the Chapel beginning at 9:30 am. A luncheon will follow the service. Please keep Sylvia and her family in your thoughts and prayers. To read Rich's obituary, click HERE.

For All Choir Members and Singers for Rich Morelli's memorial service on Aug. 10

Carol Anderson is inviting anyone interested to join together in singing a simple anthem for Rich’s service. We will have a brief rehearsal on Sunday at 10:00 am in the Meeting House following the 9:00 Worship Service, and again on Monday at 10:15 in the Music Room before the funeral. If you are able to attend either, or both rehearsals, please consider joining us as we remember Rich and lift our voices in song. For any questions, please contact Carol Anderson at (717) 579-0932 or cjacv@comcast.net.

From Christian Education:

Did You Know?! Christian Education at SSPC and Evangelism

This past weekend, several members of our Youth Group, Pastor Lisa, Austin Shoop and Scott Pepperman visited the Morris laundromat in Enola. It was an incredible experience! We handed our several gift cards, talked to a dozen different folks and were asked to pray with a man and his partner for his father. We gathered in a prayer circle and prayed together for healing mercies. Following is an email we received after our event:

"I just had an interaction with some of your Youth Group today at Morris Laundromat in Enola. They were handing out laundry cards to people there. I thought it was just great! I love to see our faithful Youth getting out into the World and interacting… no matter how big or small it might be. It’s true you never know what might come out of a small gesture. It shows a lot about your church and your leadership… and your youth! In fact, it sparked a conversation between my partner and I in visiting your church sometime in the near future. So again, thank you! In Christ’s Love, Matt and Tony"

Christian Education offers more than 10 Bible study classes each month for adults during the summer! We offer classes on Sunday morning, Monday afternoon, Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon. Come and join us to discuss and learn!

Contact Scott Pepperman, (puppytrainer52@aol.com) or Heather McCarthy (hjd.gmb@gmail.com) for more information.

Blood Pressure Sunday

Come to Room 201 this Sunday to have your blood pressure checked between 10 and 10:45 am.

Adult Forum and Sunday School

Join us in Room 204, starting at 10:10 am. Bring your coffee and a friend and come and learn and come and discuss. We've started a new study called "Eyewitness Bible" where we learn about the many characters in the Bible. This week we will listen and meet "Matthew, the richest disciple!" See you there!

Youth Church and Pre-K/K Youth Church are on summer recess.

Gathering Video this Week

Our video for this week is from singer Ester Hnamte, a five-year-old who sings "Goodness of God." This beautiful young singer reminds us of so many of the beautiful children this week at VBS. Come at 10:55 and to view the video or stay after the Benediction for the encore.

Men's Bible Study - August 11th

We meet in Room 204, 7 pm - 8:30 pm. For the summer we will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. We also offer this class online via Zoom. If you need the link, contact Scott! For the next session we will explore the topic of "Matthew 5:38-42, The Believer's Right to Not Fight - Turn the Other Cheek." Should Christian men apply this in all conflicts, or only certain situations? We will discuss two questions posed in our last session - "Why Are You Alive"? and "For what would you give your life?" We discuss our questions and opinions from a man's point of view. 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.

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - August 17th

All are invited, come and 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. Our next section we will cover is John 8:12-59.Come and join this growing group of interested adults, men and women! Learn and discuss.

Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study will reconvene in the fall.

Lunch Group - August 12th

Join us for a delicious lunch and good fellowship at Chef de Crepe in Camp Hill on August 12 at 11:30 am. Their address is 2017 Market Street, Camp Hill. Please sign up in the Gathering Place, or call Arnita Hawkins at (352) 630-5213. All are welcome!

Young Adults Christian Education Group, the Pathfinders!

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

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.

Donation Update: Due to your generous giving, we are going to donate some of the cards to the laundry ministry of Downtown Daily Bread and New Hope Ministries. We are also anticipating a trip to Enola soon to donate more cards to local patrons. Thanks for your continuous support and prayers.

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

Hints to help trees during heat waves:

Trees, like people, become stressed during high heat and humidity. Check the following article for information on why this happens, how to help trees and what you can do about it.  https://earth911.com/home-garden/when-the-canopy-turns-brown-caring-for-trees-in-extreme-heat/

New Hope Ministries

Needs for August include: pancake mix, pancake syrup and canned vegetables. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you so much!

CORE Youth

There will be no Core this Sunday 8/9/2026. Rest up and we will see you next week!

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Save the Date for Many Voices, ONE SONG!

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

Location: Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Dr, Carlisle, PA

• Guest Preacher: Rev. Cecelia "Cece" Armstrong, Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly
• Outstanding Music: Unity vocal choir, Unity Bell Choir, Unity Youth Choir, Hallelujah Chorus Sing-Along
• Food and Fellowship before and after Worship, special gatherings for children & youth

Planned by the Presbytery of Carlisle for our 7000+ members and 40+ congregations.

Check this website for more information: https://carlislepby.org/manyvoices/

YOU are invited to sing in the Many Voices Unity Choir

• Ages 8-98! 
• Led by Tyler Canonico-Dilley, Director of Music Ministries at Market Square Presbyterian Church
• We will be joined by the St. James Choir, directed by Charles McDonald, from St. James Presbyterian Church of Charleston, NC. Their pastor, Rev. CeCe D. Armstrong. will be preaching.  
• Dan Dorty will be the worship organist
• Derry Brass, directed by Scott Ramirez will also be in worship

You don't want to miss this glorious event!

Sign Up here (If you're unable to sign up online, call Tracy Wieseman at 717-395-4121 or email her at tracy@silverspring.org.) Music will be provided to those who sign-up. 

• Register by Aug 10th - we still would love for you to join us! 
• Register by Aug. 22nd - come on and sing! God welcomes all. 

Update: Those who have signed up with the registration link will receive practice materials shortly. Please contact Tracy if you do not receive an email with the practice materials or if you would like help signing up. 

REHEARSAL

Saturday, Aug. 22 @ 10am-12pm @Second Presbyterian Church (528 Garland Dr., Carlisle)

Prayers of healing and comfort:

Carol Boyer, Roxanne Dagino, Carol Gebert, Margaret Glockner, Angie Katzenstein, Ron Kutz, Pat Miller, Eliza Myers, Betsy Neilson, Judy Perrine, Chris Sebring, Jim and Harriet Shoop, Bill Spoon, Ruth Stoll, Millie Swatt, Tanya Wagner, Amy Wentz, Chris Winning

Prayers for sympathy: Sylvia Morelli and family

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

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers:

Megan and Drew Crompton

Deacon Server:

Susan Evans

Gathering Snack:

Downtown Daily Bread

for August 14

Steve and Mary Poague Rexford

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

July 26

9 am Traditional Service - 96

9 am YouTube views - 122

11 am Gathering - 44

11 am YouTube views - 52

Christian Education - 14

August 2
9 am Traditional Service - 92

9 am YouTube views - 69

11 am Gathering - 46

11 am YouTube views - 20

Christian Education - 23

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