the Seventh Kind"

Worship will continue in the Meeting House at 11 am and on Sunday, August 8th, we will return to 2 services. There is one exception and that is on Sunday, August 22nd. On that day our Annual Hymn Sing Sunday will be outside at 11 am, followed by our Annual Picnic. Let us worship God and give thanks for all our blessings!

Join us in welcoming Ryan Edwards as our part-time employee for audio and worship technologies. Ryan’s responsibilities will include: live-streaming worship services to YouTube, handling the sound system, putting together The Gathering’s slide-show, and training volunteers.

Ryan has a Bachelor of Music with Emphasis in Technology from the University of Maryland. He currently provides technical operation and support for on-campus events, both in-person and virtual for Hagerstown Community College; and occasionally designs and operates live sound and projection for various community and professional theater performances. His work at SSPC will augment his current jobs.

As we welcome Ryan Edwards, we need to give a tremendous thank-you to Chris Kavulich, our IT Committee Chair. Chris devoted significant time researching and setting-up our online streaming capability. SSPC would not be Zooming or providing virtual worship without the total commitment of Chris to this technology ministry. Chris has also trained a few dedicated volunteers to whom we are and will continue to be indebted.

There is no cost for the event, but you need to sign-up.  A sign-up booklet is in the Gathering Place and you can also sign-up online (click HERE for online registration through Realm). Please indicate your choice of meat for each member of your family: BBQ Sandwich, Grilled Cheese Dog, or Vegan Sausage, so we can prepare enough food. The buffet line will be in the gym, but the picnic is planned for outdoors, so bring your lawn chair.  The picnic will be held rain or shine. Please join us!

For more information and to register: Click here 

Memorial services are being planned for two of our members in August. We will have a service for Norma Baum on Friday, August 20th at 1:30 pm and a service for Jerry Spangler on Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 am. Both services are in the Meeting House. Please mark your calendars.

October 9, 2021 is the Fall Faire - Think about what you might donate to be sold and how you might help. We welcome handcrafted items especially for the Christmas Shoppe. Items NOT accepted are suitcases, furniture, car seats, booster seats, high chairs, cribs all due to safety precautions, TVs, computers, stereos, speakers, clothing, curtain rods and curtains. Please make sure the items donated are clean and in working order. There is no time during set up week to clean or repair items donated. Thank you for your participation.  

Presbyterians for Earth Care is having a virtual Conference "Creation Care Buffet" via Zoom on Sunday afternoon and evenings during the first 3 weeks of August. For more information and to register - Click here 

We wish you a very Happy Birthday if you are celebrating in August! Please click HERE for the August birthday list.

Needs for New Hope Ministry this month include: Canned fruit, Canned pasta, Ketchup/Mustard. Items can be placed in the bin outside the Chapel. Thank you for your help in meeting the needs of our local community!

After prayer, collaboration, and consideration, I have decided to cancel our summer retreat to Joy El. Instead, we will have a Backyard Retreat! We will do many local activities together to get more folks involved. Some ideas include Knoebels, The Coliseum, Sports Emporium, Trindle Bowl with glow in the dark mini golf, hiking, swimming at Pinchot state park, escape room, etc. Let me know shortly what activities and dates interest you!

August 1, 2021: CORE from 6-8

August 8, 2021: No CORE

August 15, 2021: Back to School Bash/Calendar Meeting

August 22, 2021: CORE from 6-8

August 29, 2021: CORE from 6-8

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Prayers of healing: Bob Smith, Bob Babiarz, Walt Pomeroy, Wayne Hawk, John Cuthbertson

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

Thank you Silver Spring family for all your prayers for Bob's recovery and my stamina. We are migrating to our Florida residence to rehab more easily. We will hopefully return in the spring closer to normal. Please continue to pray for us as we ride the wave of uncertainty. We will miss you all.

Fondly, Bob and Judy Babiarz

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