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PASTORAL GREETINGS
“The word is near you,
in your mouth and in your heart”
(that is, the word of faith that we proclaim), because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For one believes with the heart, leading to righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, leading to salvation. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:8-15)
Dear Siblings in Christ,
In this passage from Romans, Paul reminds us why our shared ministry at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church is so important. At the heart of all that we say and all that we do, is our call to proclaim that “Jesus is Lord” and it that everyone “who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
This reading from Romans also reminds me of my particular call to preach, teach and proclaim the Gospel. It is always my hope that God will use my ministry to help you hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and to trust in God’s promise and mercy.
As we move through this season of ministry together, I trust that God will raise up the leader that you need for your next chapter of ministry and in the meantime, we are blessed to hear and proclaim God’s Word together.
Thank you for sharing this journey.
Be Blessed,
Pastor Richard E. T. Jorgensen, Jr.
IT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday Worship moves to 10:30am THIS Sunday!!!
World Communion Offering for 2026—“What does the Lord require of you?…to do justice and to love kindness and walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8
The prophet Micah offers a powerful vision for what God requires of us as God’s people. In Jesus Christ, God is reconciling the world to God’s self and God also calls us to be reconciled to one another. One way we can “love kindness” and serve as messengers of God’s love is through our participation in The World Communion Offering, which will be gathered throughout September as we prepare for World Communion Sunday. These offerings will support the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s ministries of racial and gender justice, peacemaking, global witness and ecumenical and interfaith relations. Please prayerfully consider your gifts and offerings for this appeal as we look forward to our celebration of World Communion Sunday on October 4, 2026.
September Supper Club - We’ll be meeting at Hellenic Kouzina in Mechanicsburg on Thursday, September 24th at 6pm for dinner and fellowship. Please RSVP to Vonny at 717-576-7589 by Sunday the 20th. All are welcome. OPA!
The sign up sheet for Liturgists is outside the church office for the months of Sept.—Jan. We welcome you to sign up to lead worship. Thank you!
Volunteers needed – Help is needed to set up our backup livestream camera for worship. Monica Zazworsky has prepared easy to follow instructions and personal instruction is available. Please contact Jeff at jeffheiss@verizon.net or Monica at mojozaz@gmail.com if you’re able to help.
Chancel Flowers — Please contact Dolores Peffley at 717-766-7554 or dwpeffley@gmail.com if you would like to provide chancel flowers during September or October. Thank you!
CHPC College Students - As they begin a new year, we would like to send our college students warm wishes, blessings and a small gift. Please send addresses to Sue Rothman. OSusannah2@verizon.net Thank you!
On Sunday, October 4th, Pastor Don Potter will be preaching during our worship service in a service that will celebrate Don’s rich and full ministry in anticipation of his 50th anniversary of ordination later that week on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Please plan to come celebrate Don’s many years of faithful ministry and our deep appreciation for his ministry among us. Refreshments will follow the service on October 4th.
Rev. Potter will be on vacation September 17 - 27.
Pastor Jorgensen will be on vacation from September 14 through 21. In the event of a pastoral emergency please contact our church office.
Mary Lou Moran sympathy cards can be sent to her son and daughter.
Renee Santos, 9308 Campo de Casa, Castroville, CA 95012
Ashley Moran, 120 Fillmore St., Phoenixville, PA 19460
Here are some inspiring numbers from Many Voices, One Song, the special Presbytery event held August 30th at Second Presbyterian Church, Carlisle:
520+ People participated on-site plus many more online
31 Congregations represented from Carlisle Presbytery
237 Italian ice cups served
52 Guests from St. James Church, Charleston, SC
110 Voices in the Unity Choir
9 Ringers in the pick-up chime choir for kids
34 Leaders with speaking parts
126 Length in minutes of the worship service
24 Youth involved in leading
96 People in Opening Procession
3166 Dollar amount raised for youth ministry in our Presbytery and Honduras
Numbers, of course, don’t tell the full story. But they do tell us that God was up to something BIG that day. If you weren’t able to be there, check out the video of the worship service (https://carlislepby.org/manyvoices/). Praise God for bringing us together around Christ!
History & American Hymnody Festival Zoom 7:00 one-hour classes Mondays September 14 thru October 12 & Sunday, October 18 4:00 festival at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 21 South Bedford Street in Carlisle (2:00 rehearsal to participate in choir singing the Parker/Shaw arrangement of I Will Arise). Participate at no cost on any or all dates. Zoom presented by program sponsor Carlisle Area Church Musicians members based on The Church Sings Its Faith written by Dr. Robert C. Mann, Professor Emeritus of Music, Stephen F. Austin State University (reading not required). The festival conductor is Dr. Michael Burkhhardt, internationally known for sacred choral and organ compositions, hymn festivals, and creative work with children. The events are funded by Church Music Institute, Dallas, TX. Questions: Byron Mikesell bmikesell@thechpc.com. To help attendance planning & obtain Zoom links, send an email to Dr. Stan Wicks musician@FirstLutheranCarlisle.org.
Online Registration is NOW OPEN for the Oct. 18, 2026 Mechanicsburg/West Shore 5K CROP Hunger Walk/Fun Run to benefit New Hope Ministries, Mechanicsburg Area Meals on Wheels and Church World Service!!! With economic uncertainties impacting the poor the greatest, your support to families on the brink is critical. Register online by midnight Sunday, Sept. 27 and be guaranteed a "Be The Good" T-Shirt. With YOUR HELP and GENEROSITY, we hope to raise $50,000 to serve the most needy in our community. To register as part of out team, please use this link and name Camp Hill Presbyterian Church as our team name. https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/mechanicsburgpa