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, we continue our Season of Commitment and the sermon series, “Financial Advice from God.” This week in Part 3, Jesus tells the disciples the parable of the talents. [Matthew 25:14-30]. What exactly is it that persuades the man with a single talent to bury it instead of using it? What do the other two servants have that he does not? 

Come on Sunday and find out! 

Sermons in this series:

Financial Advice from God

October 25            Part 1: “God’s Investment Strategy”  [Matthew 6:19-24 – Do not store up treasures on earth]

November 1           Part 2:  “God’s Call to Faithful Philanthropy”  [Matthew 19:16-26 – The Rich young man]

November 8           Part 3: “God’s Expected Return on Investment”  [Matthew 25:14-30 – Parable of the talents]

November 15        Part 4: “God’s Multiplier Effect”  [Matthew 15:32-38 – The feeding of the four thousand]

See you in church!

Blessings, 

Don

Traditional Service - 9:00 AM

The Gathering - 11:00 AM

To Prepare for Veteran's Day

This Sunday November 8th the Fellowship Committee will be at both services handing out stickers and American flags to each veteran. This is to make it easy to identify members of our congregation who are veterans so the congregation can thank them for their service and sacrifice.

During the Coffee Hour, there will be a revolving slide presentation in the Gathering Place featuring our veterans.  Also enjoy some delicious cake to eat with your coffee or tea.

Please take the time to search out the veterans to thank them for protecting our country and way of life. May you have a safe and memorable Veterans Day next week.

SSPC’s 2027 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 2027 Financial Narrative document to help communicate Silver Spring’s current plans for 2027 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 2027 goals of each committee of Session.

You can find a copy of the narrative at the following link – SSPC 2027 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 2027.

This Sunday’s Reflection on Commitment will be shared by Scott Pepperman. Don’t miss it!

We hope to see you in worship.

Bill Resser and Jim Bogar

Co-Chairs

Commitment, Legacy, and Endowment Committee

MEAL WITH A MISSION:

Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30 pm 

Join us on November 18th for our next Meal with a Mission! Following a simple supper in the fellowship hall, we will be assembling emergency food boxes for New Hope Ministries, a local non-profit that demonstrates Christ's love by helping neighbors in need achieve stability.  Look for the collection bins in the Gathering Place and near the Preschool.

The following items are needed for each emergency food box:

• 5 canned fruits
• 8 canned vegetables
• 6 grains--including cereal, pasta, rice, instant oatmeal, etc.
• 4 proteins--including beans, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, etc.
• 6 meals---including canned soup, can of Chef Boyardee, box of mac n cheese, pasta sauce, hamburger helper, box of granola bars, etc.



We ask that you please sign up ahead for the simple supper at 5:30 in the fellowship hall. Please click HERE to register through Realm, or use the sign up sheet in the Gathering Place.

HELP IS NEEDED for the following-

1. Setting up tables and food items in the gym on Wednesday, November 18th at 2:00 pm.
2. Delivering the food boxes to New Hope on Monday, November 23rd, meeting at the gym at 10:00 am. We will need 6 to 8 SUVs, trucks or vans.

Please see sign up sheets for these opportunities in the Gathering Place, and thank you!!

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

Join us for the conclusion of our 6-part seminar on “What Makes us Reformed Christians, and How Did We Get this Way?”  Join Rev. Dr. Wahlig as we examine the direction of Reformed Theology in the Modern and Post-modern era of the past 200 years in America. What role does religious experience play in your faith? How does it compare to the roles of scripture, tradition, and reason? Why is this important for the future of SSPC, as well as the broader Christian Church? Bring your coffee and your reflections and we will see you there!

Blood Pressure Sunday this week

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

From Christian Education - Did You Know?!

CE Attendance for this week: 61!

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

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!

Sunday School for High School/Middle School Youth - Room 203

We will begin in Room 112 with singing and then split up for study. We are studying the "Creation Story." Parents are welcome to attend with their children. Come and find out what's going on in this new class taught by Reverend Andrew and Jenny Jillson.

Sunday morning nursery for infants to three (3) year olds is available. 

Contact CE if you need this service on Sunday mornings.

Youth Church and Pre-K/K Youth Church is back! 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! Currently, we are studying the story of "Creation". Sunday School is for 3-year-olds to 18-year-olds. Parents, and grandparents are welcome!

No Adult Forum and Sunday School this week.

We take a break from our normal schedule to support the Reformed Theology series led by Rev. Wahlig.

Gathering Video this week

This week our video is from contemporary Christian singers, Brandon Lake and Lainey Wilson. The song is called "The Jesus I Know". It is about if we know Jesus and He knows us, He will be there for us, He's not running away! 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 parents, 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 second performance of the year, and Advent special!

Fall Work Day - Saturday, November 21, 8 am-Noon

The Buildings & Grounds Committee invites you to pitch in for Fall Work Day. Most work activities are outdoors, but there are indoor options. Bring a rake and/or leaf blower if you have them, otherwise just come as you are for great exercise and fellowship. Coffee, donuts, and lunch will be provided to offset the exercise and increase the fellowship.

This is a fantastic opportunity for members and friends of all ages to help prepare the church property for the Christmas season and coming winter. Thanks for YOUR support. Many hands make for a shorter workday.

Community Thanksgiving Service

The Mechanicsburg Council of Churches is holding its annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 22, 2026 - 6 p.m. at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church 14 State Road, Mechanicsburg PA. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to be distributed to our community through New Hope Ministries.

Save the Date for Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry Cookie Baking!

We will be baking cookies at the church on Monday morning, November 30th for the Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry. Please save the date. The cookies are always very appreciated by the truck drivers.

Men's Bible Study - November 9th, 7-8:30 pm

For the next session we will be discussing and studying Psalm 13:1-2, "How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? We will discuss this passage and also the question, "What do you do when you're feeling guilty?" Update - we now offer this course online via Zoom. Here is the Link -  Any men 18 and above are welcome to join. It is not a continuing study so jump in anytime, 7 pm in Room 204, or join by Zoom. Suggestions for courses of study are welcome, contact Scott Pepperman at puppytrainer52@aol.com.

Zoom link for Men's Bible Study on Nov. 9: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83706797958

Circle Rebekah – Thursday, November 12th

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 Claudia Brown. This year’s Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study is “United Through Christ, Bound to Each Other” by Rhonda Mawhood Lee. The lesson is “Freedom in Christ”.

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

Monday Afternoon Bible Study - November 16th

All are invited to this unique study for all interested adult men and women! We meet 1 pm to 3 pm, every first and third Monday of the month, in Room 204 and also on Zoom. We continue our in-depth study of the Gospel of John, by Pastor Skip Heitzig. We will cover the end of John 12 and 13 in our next session. Anyone is welcome to join this group at any time. Contact Scott Pepperman with any questions.

Zoom link for Monday Afternoon Bible Study, Nov 16: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87297743592

Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study

Join us Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 pm in the Parlor. All are welcome! For any questions, please contact Carolyn Dorward.

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!

November Dining Out - November 9th

Join us for dinner on November 9th at 5:30 pm at the Ever Grain Brewing Company on the Carlisle Pike. You'll find a sign up sheet in the Gathering Place, or contact Susan Roquemore at 717-645-1220. All are welcome!

Giant 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.

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO SUPPORT SILVER SPRING IN 2026 – RMD & QCD REMINDER

Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your required minimum distribution (RMD) from your qualified retirement account in the remaining weeks of 2026 is an excellent and impactful way to support the ministry and mission of Silver Spring Presbyterian Church and to minimize your Federal Income Tax obligation. It is truly a win-win situation.

Depending on your age, the Federal Government requires that you take annual distributions (withdrawals) from your qualified 401(k) or individual retirement account (IRA). You must generally begin making RMD’s starting at age 73. The RMD age increases to age 75 for individuals born in 1960 or later. These withdrawals, which are referred to as RMD’s (taxable income), may be distributed directly from your IRAs to Silver Spring Presbyterian Church in the form of a QCD. A QCD reduces your annual RMD. In other words, using your RMD for charitable giving via a QCD to Silver Spring Presbyterian Church directly reduces your taxable income and helps support our programs.

You don't have to wait to age 73 to 75 to make a tax-free QCD from your 401(k) or IRA. The SECURE Act of 2019, as amended, extended the age for making RMDs but left the age for making QCDs at 70 ½ and you may distribute up to $111,000 annually tax-free to Silver Spring Presbyterian Church. QCDs are a great way to reduce your income and estate taxes.

Please consult the administrator of your retirement plan, along with your tax or financial advisor, to determine the best alternative for making your QCD to Silver Spring Presbyterian Church in 2026, annually in 2027 and beyond. It is generally a simple and easy process.

Please feel free to contact Jim Bogar at 717-608-8773 or jbogar@bogarlaw.com or Bill Resser at 717-580-7667 or billresser@gmail.com with any questions you may have.



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New Hope Ministries

Our next Meal with a Mission on November 18th will be for packing emergency food boxes for New Hope Ministries. Please see the announcement above for the food items that are needed. Bins are located in the Gathering Place and in the Preschool. Thank you so much!!

CORE Youth

Saturday, November 7th | Laundry Ministry

• Time: 9:00 AM (Meet in the CORE Room)
• Details: Join us as we serve our local community through practical love and care! We will gather in the CORE room at 9:00 AM and then travel to a local Morris Laundromat to kick off the morning together, and lunch will follow after our serving time. All are welcome to join in!

Sunday, November 8th | CORE Meeting

• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Details: Mark your calendars for our upcoming CORE meeting. Tonight we're kicking off a new sermon series on God's purpose for Friendship. We look forward to a great evening of connection, prayer, and games. Whether it's your 1st time or 500th time, all kids from 6th to 12 grade are welcome to join us Sunday nights from 5-7! CORE is where everybody is somebody. Don't miss out on all the fun!

Prayers of healing and comfort:

John Clegg, Ken Engle, Bob Gaffney, Carol Gebert, Margaret Glockner, Tony Kren, Judy LaPointe, Esther Leinaweaver, Gil and Joyce Longwell, Pat Miller, Betsy Neilson, Chris Sebring, Bill Spoon, Millie Swatt, Tanya Wagner

Prayers for sympathy: Family of Lew Atkinson, Carol Cuthbertson and family, Harriet Shoop and family

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 Lew Atkinson on Friday, November 6th at 1 pm.
• Service for John Cuthbertson on Saturday, November 7th at 11 am; time of visitation at 10 am in the Chapel

Thank You:

I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to all of the congregation and staff at Silver Spring, who have given me cards, food, prayers and support during my recent hospital ordeal. It meant a lot to me and I really appreciate it. I’m now on the mend and hope to see you personally in the future. 

Thank you very much!

Tony Kren

SERVING THIS WEEK

Ushers: 
Dave and Diane Gray

Deacon Servers:

Tracy Katshir

Holly Lawrence

Gathering Snack:

Claudia Lempesis

SUNDAY WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

October 25

9 am Traditional Service - 105

9 am YouTube views - 77

11 am Gathering - 45

11 am YouTube views - 43

Christian Education - 45

November 1

9 am Traditional Service - 95

9 am YouTube views - 74

11 am Gathering - 50

11 am YouTube views - 49

Christian Education - 61

GIVING OF YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS ELECTRONICALLY:



1- Direct Link to our Website:

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