Announcing...
The 2022 Pennsylvania Christian Education Conference
and the
160th Anniversary
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Saturday, November 5, 2022
at Newville First Church of God
475 Shippensburg Road, Newville, PA
Convention Theme:
"Laying A Foundation For Bible Engagement"
(Hebrews 5:14)
Featuring:
- An Opening Devotional Session
- Over 20 Workshops
- Displays & Exhibits
- Catered Lunch
- And Much, Much More
Sponsored by the
Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association
5915 Fox Street, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-652-1930 or 1-800-358-2303
E-mail: mail@sundayschoolhelp.org
The 160th Anniversary
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
The 2022 Pennsylvania State Sunday School Convention will be held on Saturday, November 5, at Newville First Church of God, 475 Shippensburg Road, Newville, PA (Cumberland County).
DIRECTIONS TO THE HOST CHURCH:
- Take Route I-81 to the Newville Exit (Exit #37) on to PA Route 233.
- Turn onto Route 233 toward Newville.
- Continue on Route 233 for about 3.8 miles to the town of Newville.
- As soon as you enter Newville, Turn Left onto Route 533.
- Continue on Route 533 through Newville and out into the country.
- Go about 1.3 miles to the Church on the Left.
The 2022 event will follow a one-day format. The convention will begin on Saturday morning with an Opening Devotional Session, featuring a message by Dr. Esther Zimmerman, Inter Chair of the Church and Ministry Leadership Department, Children and Family Ministry Program, at Lancaster Bible College.
The rest of the day will be dedicated to workshop training. There will be four 60-minute workshop periods with up to six different workshops in each period. And this year the workshops will include four different workshops presented by experts from Lancaster Bible College.
There will also be displays and exhibits, and a delicious catered lunch.
Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
THE CONVENTION SCHEDULE...
Saturday, November 5th...
8:00 to 9:00 a.m............................................Registration (displays open)
9:00 to 10:10 a.m......................................... Devotional Session
and PSSSA Business Meeting
(Message by Dr. Esther Zimmerman)
10:20 to 11:20 a.m....................................... Workshop Period #1
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m............................... Workshop Period #2
12:30 to 1:50 p.m......................................... Lunch Break (displays open)
1:50 to 2:50 p.m........................................... Workshop Period #3
3:00 to 4:00 p.m........................................... Workshop Period #4
All Sunday School and Christian Education Teachers and Leaders, Pastors, Directors of Christian Education, and All Persons Interested In Sunday School are Invited to Attend the 160th Anniversary PA State Sunday School Convention.
THE 2022 CONVENTION IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN PALM
The P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors unanimously voted to designate the 2022 State Convention in memory of John Palm, of Carlisle.
John was a former State President of the Association, a long-time member of the State Board of Directors and President of the Cumberland County Sunday School Association. John passed away on April 23, 2022, at the age of 79.
He will be greatly missed!
Schedule for the 2022 Convention Workshops & Workshop Leaders...
PLEASE NOTE: Workshop titles, leaders and times are subject to change without notice. Additional workshops may be added. Main areas of concern: (C) - Children, (Y) - Youth, (A) - Adults, (L) - Leaders, (G) - General interest. This year all workshops will be 60 minutes in length.
WORKSHOP PERIOD #1
(10:20 to 11:20 a.m.)
"Helping Children Discover Prayer" (C, Y, L, G) Leader - Dr. Esther Zimmerman, Interim Chair of the Church and Ministry Leadership Department, Children and Family Ministry Program, at Lancaster Bible College.
"Sharing Jesus with Unchurched Children" (C, Y, L, G) Leader - Karen Helmuth, a global Children's Ministry training specialist with One Hope International. She is also a student in the MA in Ministry (Children and Family Ministry) Program at Lancaster Bible College.
"The Pursuit of God - Life and Death Lessons" (C, Y, A, L, G) Leader - Travis Zimmerman, pastor and founder of "A Faithful Dad Ministry."
"The Kingdom of God vs Kingdoms of the World" (Y, A, L, G) Leader - Dr. Timothy Dugan, Pastor of St. Matthew's U.C.C., Carlisle Springs, PA.
"Expanding Your Community Footprint" (L, G) Leader - Alan Wilson, Field Representative of Regular Baptist Press.
"The Full Armor of God" (Y, A, L, G) Leader - Debbie Chatley, youth Sunday school teacher and ladies Bible study leader at Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown, PA. Chairperson of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
WORKSHOP PERIOD #2
(11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
"Caring for Children from Hard Places" (C, Y, L, G) Leader - Dr. Esther Zimmerman, Interim Chair of the Church and Ministry Leadership Department, Children and Family Ministry Program, at Lancaster Bible College.
"Scripture Memorization - The Foundation for Life" (C, Y, G) Leader - Diane Pomroy, State Tacher Trainer for C.E.F. of PA and ambassador for C.E.F. of the Middle East Region.
"Community Transformation (Part 1)" (A, L, G) Leader - Pastor Michael Burns, Executive Director of Join Hands Ministry, in Perry County. A member of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
"The Pursuit of Treasure - Priceless Lessons" (C, Y, A, L, G)) Leader Travis Zimmerman, pastor and founder of "A Faithful Dad Ministry."
"Targeting The Adult Learner" (A, L, G) Leader - Alan Wilson, Field Representative of Regular Baptist Press.
"Pass It On" (Y, A, L, G) Leader - Debbie Chatley, youth Sunday school teacher and ladies Bible study leader at Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown, PA. Chairperson of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
WORKSHOP PERIOD #3
(1:50 to 2:50 p.m.)
"Building Relationships with Children" (C, Y, L, G) Leader - Daniel Zimmerman, Children's Ministry Director at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Sinking Springs, PA. He is also a graduate of the Children and Family Ministry program at Lancaster Bible College.
"Every Child, Every Nation, Every Day (teaching children to have a heart for missions)" (C, Y, G) Leader - Diane Pomroy, State Teacher trainer for C.E.F. of PA and ambassador for C.E.F. of the Middle East Region.
"The 3 R's for Church Renewal (READ scripture, RESPOND to God, RELATE to people)" (L, G) Leader - Rev. Dianne B. Salter, Retired United Methodist minister, speaker, teacher and hospitality consultant.
"The Covenant of Israel" (A, L, G) Leader - John B. Metzger, missionary/educator for Ariel Ministries.
"Community Transformation (Part 2)" (A, L, G) Leader - Pastor Michael Burns, Executive Director of Join Hands Ministry, in Perry County. A member of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
"Bible Engagement Basics For Personal Growth" (Y, A, L, G) Leader - Dr. Bill Niblette, U.S. Church Ministries Generalist for Bible League International. A member of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
WORKSHOP PERIOD #4
(3:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
"Bible Engagement Basics for Public Teaching" (Y, A, L,G) Leader - Dr. Bill Niblette, U.S. Church Ministries Generalist for Bible League International. A member of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
"Is Sunday School an Outdated Idea?" (C, Y, A, L, G) Leader - Rodney Pry, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association.
"Becoming A Healthier You" (G) Leader - Mindy Hartman, vocalist, narrator, blindness educator and natural health advocate, from Chambersburg, PA.
REGISTER NOW!
To register, print off the registration form below. Use this form to register as an individual, to make a "church registration" and to make reservations for the Saturday catered lunch.
The Lunch Menu: The catered lunch will be served by Redemption Bar-B-Q, from Shippensburg. The menu will include pulled pork sandwiches, smoked mac and cheese, shanty beans (baked beans), chips, cookies and drink. The cost of the lunch is just $12.00 per person. Lunch reservations are required for all persons who would like to each the catered lunch at the church.
"Individual Registrations" are $25.00 per person (lunch costs are extra).
"Church Registrations" allow any number of persons from the same church to attend the event for a single payment of $125.00 (lunch costs are extra). A list of the names and addresses of all persons attending under a "church registration" must be sent or E-mailed to the P.S.S.S.A. office by October 28th.
Lunch Costs are extra for all persons. The cost of the catered lunch if $12.00 per person.
ALL "Church Registrations" and "Lunch Reservations" must be made and paid by October 28th.
Mail The Completed Form with the full payment due to: P.S.S.S.A., 5915 Fox Street, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Make all checks payable to "P.S.S.S.A." You can also register by calling 717-652-1930 or 1-800-358-2303 to use your credit card.
HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call the P.S.S.S.A. Office at either 717-652-1930 or 1-800-358-2303.
