The Weekly Update from State College Presbyterian Church

The Weekly Update

Spring 2024 ~ May 30, 2024

Youth-Led Worship Service

Celebration for Allison Maus Following Worship

Summer Worship at 10:00 am

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Sunday, May 30, 2024

Youth-Led Worship Service

Celebrating Allison Maus Following Worship

9:30 am Sunday Childcare Available in Room 101
10:00 am - Worship Service
11:00 am - Celebrating Allison Maus at Coffee Hour

If you are not able to be with us in person you may view the live stream on our YouTube channel on Sunday at 10:00 am (also available for viewing after the service has concluded)

If you would like to listen to past sermons you may do so on the

sermons page of our website.

You can view past live-streamed worship services here

Thank You for

Supporting SCPC

Thank you to everyone who continues to support SCPC in the very important work of the church - we can't do it without YOU!

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Youth - Led Worship Service

On Sunday, June 2nd, our Middle and High School youth will lead worship - singing and speaking in front of the congregation. This service takes time to recognize our High School graduates and our High School Explore participants. Both groups will receive a book as a gift for their achievements.

Congratulations to our Graduates!

High School Grads

Autumn Banfield

Sam Biver

Sam Cheslock

Carly Erickson

Jules Frank

Emeline Reese

Jillian Rounsville

Taylor Sunday

Owen Yerka

Explore Youth

Cade Behrer

Eli Frank

Gracie Stafford

Kate Gilmore

Lily Stone

Luca Snyder

Santino DePalma

Talia DePalma

Prayer Requests ~

Allison Maus as she leaves State College and travels to Idaho next week - safe travels and many blessings!
Sue (Powers) Martz is recovering at home following emergency surgery last week
Al Wilson is suffering from sciatica
Eric Lindquist for his ongoing treatment and upcoming surgery for thyroid cancer
Greg Salokangas, a former Building Manager at SCPC is dealing with serious health concerns - he is living in Maine and awaiting a diagnosis
Kenya, and Hekima Place, as they recover from flooding
Joel Blunk and his family as he has had a new tumor appear in his brain - you may access a Caring Bridge for Joel at: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/thehikewithjoelblunk
Countries, regions, and people impacted by war and political violence, and all those impacted by personal violence.
People impacted by hunger and famine, here and around the world.
For those currently struggling to meet the needs of themselves and their loved ones
Folks and families dealing with illnesses for fast recovery, and protection from severe illness
Meredith Weber, Judy Allara, Clara Murphy (Jan and Denny Shanafelt's great-niece), Smith Lyday, Ellen Coffman, Nancy Willis' mother, Chad Stafford, Laura Robinson, Roger Snyder, Sam Huffard, Elliott McLaughlin, Brenda Loftus, Joe Kockelmans' ex-wife, Georgia, Joe Kockelmans, Ron Coder, Esther Olson, Gertie Wiant, Lucille Theodorson, Lee Rainey, Betty Jo Potter, Kim Marsh
Paul Bender, and Fred Thompson at Juniper Village Skilled Nursing
Lynne Sanders and Jane Linsky at Anthony House, Foxdale (Skilled Care)

If you have a prayer request, send us an email. give us a call at 814-238-2422, or

text us at 833-234-1326.

Summer Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fridays: 9:00 am - noon

Children will be staying in worship this Sunday, and we have children's bulletins, Worship Bags, and the new book cabinet at the back of the sanctuary.

On June 9th, our Summer Pathways begins for ages 4 - completed 2nd Grade during the worship hour!

Celebrating Allison's Ministry With Us!

Following the worship service on Sunday, June 2, we will celebrate Allison's time with us at SCPC. We hope you will join us as we say goodbye and wish Allison well!

Reflections from May 26 Worship

"What did you notice about God's presence and activity?"

Loved the sermon - call to feel my cup overflowing
Allison, thank you for all you have done and been for this church - what a blessing
Thank you for your presence and preaching, Allison! We will miss you...
Grateful to be here for many reasons
Wonderful to see Joel and Kristen Blunk with us this morning!
From Kristen and Joel: Deep gratitude and love for this people an place through time and space. God is so, so, so good - with love and gratitude.

Use this link to get to the signup page. This link will get you to an information sheet with lots of answers to your where/when/how questions, including food and parking questions. Individuals may sign up for specific jobs, or your small group (from church, a community group, or your neighborhood) can sign up for a whole meal, and then make a plan. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Cricket, or call Laura in the church office.

Be a Summer Coffee Hour Volunteer!

Please consider joining the Coffee Time Crew this summer.

Hosting the event outdoors requires more work and more hands.

Click here for the updated schedule with dates through Labor Day weekend.

9:15 am set-up, clean-up done by 12:15 pm.

Help is appreciated even if you can only do pre-service or post-service. When signing up, note when you can help if you are not available the entire morning.

Each week will be a gameday decision on inside or outside--weather permitting.

FISH Mission Trip Needs Air Mattresses!

The FISH High School Mission Trip is requesting air mattresses! For a portion of their journey, they will be staying over at a Presbyterian church in Indianapolis, where they will need air mattresses to sleep on. If you have a working air mattress that will not deflate in the middle of the night and would like to lend it to this mission trip, you can bring it to the Church office. We will be accepting mattresses until July 12th or until we have enough. Please consider lending your air mattress to a worthy cause!

State College Presbyterian Church is marching in the June 8th Pride Parade. If you want to march with us, please click here to sign up, or use the QR code.

The Parade starts at 10 am, but we suggest coming to the church half an hour early to receive a Parade Pass (which is required to march in the parade). Bring sunscreen and water!

Summer Sing! Pop-up Choir! Y’all Come!

Whatever name you give it, while our Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir are on hiatus for the summer, we will have three Sundays when anyone who likes to sing is invited to come be a part of a choir for worship that day. We will meet at 9am in the Choir Room (Room 200, up on the 2nd floor right next to the elevator) and learn a simple piece of music to present in worship that day. Please talk with Heike if you have any questions!

Mark your calendars for 9:00 am and plan to join us in making a joyful noise to the Lord!

JUNE 9th

JULY 14th

AUGUST 18th

Summer Pathways ~ 2024

Summer Pathways begins June 9th during the 10:00 am worship hour. This program is for children who are ages 4 (turning 4 by the end of summer works!) up through completed grade 2. Children 3rd grade and up are encouraged to work on staying through worship and can use the worship bags and the book cart that will be at the back of the sanctuary throughout the summer!

Older kid helpers are also needed for this class, but that must be arranged with Deannine ahead of time! We are looking for youth and adult leaders as well!

Sign ups to help lead are through the Sign Up Genius (Click here) or use the QR code to the right as we hope to give our regular Pathways’ leaders a break.

Wandering Women Hike June 15 at Krislund

On Saturday, June 15, Sharon Manno and Margaret VanFossan will be leading the Wandering Women walk at Camp Krislund. The walk will cover about 2 miles, mostly level, on trails through the woods as well as on a dirt road. We’ll stop by several locations on the camp property, including the recreation building, pool, adventure park, some overnight lodges, cabins, and more.

Participants may drive to the camp directly or meet at the church to carpool. If carpooling, please be at SCPC by 8:30 am. The drive will take approximately 35-40 minutes. If driving directly, starting at the church, drive to Nittany Mall; when the road splits, with the mall in the center, take the right, East College Ave, (26N) towards Pleasant Gap, continue past Hublersburg and on to Lamar. About 6 miles beyond the mall, route 26N turns to the left. At that location take route 64, which continues straight ahead. Continue for about 11 miles and turn right onto route 445. Continue on 445, which is a very twisty road, for about four miles. Turn right into the camp property when you see the sign for Krislund Camp and Conference Center. Follow the dirt road for about one mile and meet at the camp office on your left.

There are alternate routes, if you’re following GPS. The address for the camp is 189 Krislund Drive, Madisonburg, PA 16852. We may take lunches to eat there outside, if weather allows. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon at 814-466-6098 or 814-571-4059. Be aware that cell phone service at the Camp is intermittent.

Dress for the weather, bring water, and consider sunscreen and/or bug/tick spray.

We usually walk in light rain, but will cancel if the weather is stormy. Look for any cancellation information due to weather conditions on SCPC Facebook and via e-mail.

The July Wandering Women Walk will take place on July 20th at Whipple Dam, led by Kim Phillips. Please watch the Weekly Update and Sunday bulletins for more information.

Sunday Morning Childcare Needs

We are looking for volunteers/paid staff immediately for Sunday morning childcare during the worship hour and education hour throughout the rest of May (beginning May 12th) as well as throughout the summer during the worship hour starting on Memorial Day weekend and going through August.

Clearances are needed, but we can help you get them!

Email Deannine Shipman TODAY!!

Krislund Summer Camp Registrations Open

For families of all kinds, with children/youth ... FOR YOUR SUMMER PLANNING -

You don't have to look far for something GREAT for your kids this summer! Krislund is basically in our backyard, and has some of the best programming around for summer! Day Camps and Overnights are available!

Day Camp is the day program for those entering Grades 1 - 8, which contains two separate camps: Sprout and STEM. Day campers arrive each morning and leave every afternoon with no overnight stay. Transportation, two snacks, and lunch is provided.

Click here to view the 2024 Krislund Summer Camp Flyer!

Residential Camp is the overnight program at Krislund. The programs are progressional according to age. Each year that your camper comes to Krislund will be a unique experience. Every year as your camper progresses through the programs they will experience something new, work on leadership development, and build relationships that can last them the rest of their lives.

Click here for all the information. If you have questions, our Director of Education, Deannine Shipman, is happy to assist. (And you can always call Krislund Camp as well) .

Stay and Play Enrollment is OPEN for 2024/2025!

There is space in the "ones" and "fours" classes.

Click here to go to our "Forms" page

Sunday Morning Programs for Children, Youth and Adults ~

We will begin a new season of Education programs in the Fall!

Summer Pathways for children who are ages 4 (turning 4 by the end of summer) up through completed grade 2 will be held on most Sundays beginning June 9.

Be a Coffee Hour Volunteer!

Get Social with it!! The coffee hour team would love you to join in on serving Sunday mornings. We’re a fun, social group serving in this important church ministry. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROVIDED! It’s fun and easy. Just sign-up for a volunteer slot. If you have any questions, please email Jamey Perry or Jerry Sawyer.

Flower Chart Available

For anyone wanting to supply flowers for 2024 Sunday worship Services, the flower chart is posted in the hallway between the sanctuary and the church office. You may sign up on the chart or call the church office at 814-238-2422.

Regular Meetings of Small Groups

Looking for information about our small group meetings?

Click here to go to our Small Group Meetings webpage where you will find all the details.

Next PresbyPost Newsletter Deadline

~ Friday, July 12 ~

articles should be submitted for consideration to:

presbypost@gmail.com