This Week at PSC - August 23, 2026

Michelle Weaver • Ministry Assistant
August 20, 2026

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This Week at Prince Street Church

There are several opportunities coming up to connect, serve, and grow together at Prince Street Church. We hope you’ll find a way to be involved and encourage others along the way!

Upcoming Events

Promotion Sunday

On Sunday, August 23, we’ll celebrate Promotion Sunday during the Sunday School hour in the Sanctuary. We’ll celebrate our children as they transition into a new grade for the school year. All are welcome to come and encourage our children!

Chonda Pierce

Ladies, if you’re interested in joining a group to see Christian comedian Chonda Pierce on Thursday, October 8 in Hagerstown, MD, Sign up by Sunday, August 23. Tickets are $28.

Sign Up Here

Baptisms

Baptism will be offered on Sunday, September 13. If you’re ready to take the next step of publicly professing your faith in Jesus, please attend one of the brief informational meetings on Sunday, August 23 or August 30 at 12:00 PM in the church library.

Uprise!

Attention Youth! Our youth ministries group will be attending Uprise Festival together on September 11–12.

Visit the HUB for more information and sign up by Thursday, September 3.

For more information.

JAM Kick Off

JAM (Jesus and Me) begins Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM for children in grades 1–5.

Join us each Wednesday for lots of fun as we learn more about God together!

Serve at Prince Street

Corn Festival Parking

Each year, we provide parking during the Corn Festival in exchange for donations that help support our monthly community meals.

Volunteers are needed to help with parking on Saturday, August 29.

Sign Up Here

Willing to Learn a New Skill?

We’re looking for volunteers to help with Sunday morning tech. This includes operating sound, the livestream, or the presentation slides during worship.

Interested? Sign up here. Questions can be directed to Michelle Weaver.

Sign Up Here

Church Family Needs

We are currently seeking individuals to serve in two important ministry roles:

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Part-Time Worship Director

Job descriptions found here.

Questions about either position can be directed to the church office at 717-532-8404.

Please continue praying that God will provide the right people to serve in these important areas of ministry.

We’re thankful for the many ways our church family serves, encourages, and invests in one another. We look forward to all that God has ahead!

Praise God. Serve Others. Cultivate Disciples.

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August 6, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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August 6, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
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This Week At PSC - August 2
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This Week at PSC - July 26
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Michelle Weaver

Ministry Assistant

July 23, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Community Prayer Gathering
Join the Shippensburg Community Churches for a special afternoon of prayer as we come together in unity to seek God for our churches, community, and neighbors. Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 PM Cora Grove Spiritual Center Shippensburg University Campus Pastors from throughout the Shippensburg community will lead us in prayer during the service. Everyone is welcome—come pray with us!

Michelle Weaver

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July 16, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
This Week at PSC - July 19
This Week at PSC | Ministry Highlights There are several opportunities to connect, serve, and grow in the coming weeks. Take a look at what's ahead and follow the links below for complete details and sign-ups. Mission Trip Donations Help prepare our Kentucky Mission Team by selecting one or two needed items from the display at the back of the sanctuary. Donations are requested by July 26 so they can be packed before the team departs. ➡️ See the Mission Trip post for the donation list and trip details.Laurel Mission Trip Fair Parking Volunteers Fair Parking is coming up July 22, 24, and 25, and we still need volunteers for 2–3 hour shifts. Proceeds will benefit the Prince Street Church Youth Ministry. ➡️ Sign up and view volunteer information in the Fair Parking post.Fair Parking Ice Cream Social Join us on Saturday, August 1 at 6:30 PM for an evening of fellowship and ice cream in the Fellowship Hall. ➡️ See the Ice Cream Social post to RSVP and learn what to bring.Ice Cream Social Everything Coffee | Ladies Luncheon Ladies, join us on Friday, August 7 at 11:00 AM for coffee, refreshments, fellowship, and encouragement from God's Word. ➡️ See the Everything Coffee post to RSVP.Everything Coffee Growing in Maturity Workshop Church leaders are invited to attend the Growing in Maturity Workshop on September 12 at Devonshire UB Church. ➡️ See the workshop post for registration information and transportation details.Growing in Maturity Workshop Post Church Directory Appointment scheduling for our new pictorial church directory has begun! ➡️ See the Church Directory post to schedule your photography appointment and learn more.Church Directory Church Family Updates Pastor John returns from vacation on Monday, July 20.Men's Breakfast will not meet in July or August. Thank you for being part of the Prince Street Church family. We hope you'll take advantage of these opportunities to worship, serve, and grow together as we continue to Praise God, Serve Others, and Cultivate Disciples.

Michelle Weaver

Ministry Assistant

July 7, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Everything Coffee
Coffee Fellowship | August 7 Whether you're a devoted coffee enthusiast or simply enjoy good conversation, we invite you to join us for a relaxed morning of fellowship, delicious refreshments, and encouragement from God's Word. Come enjoy a variety of hot and iced coffee drinks, sweet and savory treats, and a brief look at what the Bible has to say about coffee. And if coffee isn't your favorite, don't worry—there will be plenty of non-coffee beverages and refreshments to enjoy as well! Event Details Date: Friday, August 7 Time: 11:00 AM Who It's For: Everyone is welcome! Cost: None RSVP Please RSVP by Sunday, August 2 by:RSVP Here Join Us This is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy fellowship with your church family, and be encouraged together in God's Word. We hope you'll make plans to join us for a fun and welcoming morning together.

Michelle Weaver

Ministry Assistant

July 7, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
July Men's Breakfast
Men's Breakfast Update Due to our Men's Ministry serving during the Shippensburg Fair Parking Fundraiser, there will be no Men's Breakfast in July. We appreciate the men who are volunteering their time to support this important fundraiser, which helps benefit the Youth Ministry of Prince Street Church. Please be praying for everyone serving during Fair Week and for the conversations and opportunities to represent Christ well in our community. Men's Breakfast will resume after Fair Week. We look forward to gathering again soon for fellowship, encouragement, and growth in Christ.

Michelle Weaver

Ministry Assistant

July 2, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
PSC Insider - July 5, 2026
This Week at PSC | Opportunities to Serve, Connect, and Support Ministry As summer continues, God is providing many opportunities for our church family to worship together, serve others, and support the ministries of Prince Street Church. Take a few moments to review these upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. Sons of the Shepherd | July 5 Matt Robinson will be joining us on Sunday, July 5 during the Sunday School hour and briefly during worship to share about Sons of the Shepherd, a new ministry focused on helping widowed men after the loss of their wives. We encourage you to join us as we learn more about this ministry and how God is using it to care for those walking through grief and transition.Sons of the Shepherd Fair Vesper Service & Community Choir Each year, churches from across the Shippensburg area gather for a community worship service during Fair Week. We invite you to participate in this special opportunity for fellowship and worship. Fair Vesper Choir Rehearsal Date: Saturday, July 18 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Oasis of Love Church The choir will be singing two familiar songs, and copies will be available through the church office for anyone who would like to review them beforehand. Fair Vesper Service Date: Sunday, July 19 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Shippensburg Fairgrounds Come early at 7:00 PM to enjoy music from the Shippensburg Town Band before the service begins. Sign Up If you are interested in singing with the choir, please let us know.Fair Vesper Choir Interest Form Fair Parking Fundraiser Once again, Prince Street Church will be helping with fair parking on the corner of Possum Hollow Road during Fair Week. Event Details Dates: July 22, 24, and 25 This year, all donations received through the parking ministry will support the Youth Ministry of Prince Street Church. Volunteer Opportunity We are looking for volunteers willing to serve during a 2–3 hour shift. Sign UpFair Parking Volunteer Sign-Up Thank you for your faithful support of our students and youth ministry. Mission Trip to Laurel, Kentucky Plans continue for the mission trip to Laurel, Kentucky. Event Details Dates: August 8–15, 2026 How You Can Help In addition to praying for the team, there are donation opportunities available at the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please consider taking one or two of the posted items and returning them as soon as possible to help support the team's ministry efforts. Sign Up If you are interested in serving on the trip, please let us know.Mission Trip Interest Form Church Directory Update Exciting news! Prince Street Church will be creating a new pictorial church directory with the help of Universal Church Directories. Photography Dates September 11: 2:00 PM–8:30 PM September 12: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Each participating family will receive: A FREE 8x10 portrait A FREE church directory Family members who do not attend Prince Street Church are also welcome to be photographed and will receive a free 8x10 portrait, though they will not be included in the church directory. Additional details and scheduling information will be available soon. Looking Ahead PSC Ice Cream Social Date: Saturday, August 1 Make plans now to join us for a church-wide Ice Cream Social. Sign-ups will begin next week. Church Building Rekeying As part of our ongoing effort to be good stewards of our facilities and maintain the safety and security of our church buildings, the church has completed a building rekeying project and implemented a new Key Policy. If you have a need for a church key, forms are available at the Connection Center and may be returned through the church office mail slot. We encourage everyone to review the Key Policy,which is available at the back of the sanctuary and on the church website. Pastor Vacation Pastor John will be on vacation from July 5–19. During this time, Pastor Michael will be providing pastoral coverage and can be contacted regarding any pastoral concerns or needs. Join Us Thank you for being part of the Prince Street Church family. Whether through serving, giving, praying, or participating in upcoming events, each of us has an opportunity to encourage one another and advance the work God is doing through our church. We look forward to seeing how God continues to work through these ministries in the weeks ahead. Praise God. Serve Others. Cultivate Disciples.

Michelle Weaver

Ministry Assistant

June 25, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
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Michelle Weaver

Ministry Assistant