Announcing...

The 2024 Pennsylvania State
Sunday School Convention

    The 2024 Pennsylvania State Sunday School Convention will be held on Saturday, November 9th, at Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church, 2509 Black Gap Road, Chambersburg, PA (just 1-1/2 miles off the Scotland Exit #20 of I-81 on Route 997)..











Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church

    The 2024 event will follow a one-day format.  The convention will begin on Saturday morning with an Opening Devotional Session, featuring a message by Lanny Kilgore, retired pastor of New Covenant Community Church, Delta, PA (York County). 











​Pastor Lanny Kilgore

    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.

    There will also be displays and exhibits, and a delicious catered lunch served by Redemption BBQ, from Shippensburg.

    The theme for the 2023 convention will be "Teaching the Truth Lovingly:  Expressing the Heart of Christ" (Ephesians 4:15).

    Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

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 161st Anniversary PA State Sunday School Convention!

CONVENTION SCHEDULE...

Saturday, November 9th...
    8:00 to 9:00 a.m........................................Registration (displays open)
    9:00 to 10:10 a.m......................................Devotional Session & PSSSA Business
                                            Meeting (Pastor Lanny Kilgore, speaker)
    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


SCHEDULE for the 2024
 CONVENTION WORKSHOPS & 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) - Of General Interest.  Each workshop will be 60 minutes in length.

WORKSHOP PERIOD #1
(10:20 to 11:20 a.m.)
"Counseling a Child to Christ" (C) - Leader:  Matthew Robinson, C.E.F. Director of Franklin and Fulton Counties
"Work Hard - No Results" (G) - Leader:  Pastor Lanny D. Kilgore, Pastor of Salem Church of Delta, PA.
"Understanding Jesus' Parables:  Finding The Kingdom In Word Pictures" (A, L, G) - Leader:  Dr. Tim Dugan, Pastor of St. Matthew's U.C.C., Carlisle Springs, PA.
"Beauty Beyond Brokenness" (A, G) - Leader:  Travis Zimmerman, Pastor and founder of "A Faithful Dad Ministry"
"Why the Gospel of John is Different Than the Other Gospels" (A, L, G) - Leader:  Rev. John B. Metzger, Missionary/Educator with Ariel Ministries

WORKSHOP PERIOD #2
(11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
"Leaving Lecture Behind" (C) - Leader:  Matthew Robinson, C.E.F. Director of Franklin and Fulton Counties.
"God's Timing Is Perfect...But I Wish He'd Hurry Up!" (A, G) - Leader:  Travis Zimmerman, Pastor and founder of "A Faithful Dan Ministry"
"The Cowboy Way - Don't Over-Think Sunday School" (L, G) - Leader:  Joel Nupp, Chaplain with Cowboys for Christ.  A member of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors.
"Better Than God:  Human Pride In Genesis" (A, L, G) - Leader:  Dr. Tim Dugan, Pastor of St. Matthew's U.C.C., Carlisle Springs, PA
"Dare to be Different - Drawing Lessons from the Book of Esther" (A, L, G) - Leader:  Debbie Chatley, youth Sunday school teacher and ladies Bible Study leader at Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown, PA  State Vice-President of the P.S.S.S.A.
"Teaching By Commitment" (A, L, G) - Leader: Robert Berry, campground chaplain and a member of the P.S.S.S.A. Board of Directors

WORKSHOP PERIOD #3
(1:50 to 2:50 p.m.)  
"Hippos < Honeybees: Empowering Youth In Ministry" (Y, L, G) - Leader:  Josh Good, Ministry Director for Christian Endeavor, USA
"A Heart of Worship - Drawing Lessons from Mary of Bethany - Being a Disciple by Sitting at Jesus' Feet" (A, L, G) - Leader:  Debbie Chatley, youth Sunday school teacher and ladies Bible Study leader at Dublin Mills Community Church, Hustontown, PA.  State Vice-President of the P.S.S.S.A.
"The Lost Art of Outreach: Sharing Christ for Sunday School Growth" (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.
"How to Relate to Each Member of Your Class" (A, L) - Leader:  Patricia "Patty" Hann, Sunday school teacher and public speaker, from Chambersburg, PA
"Holy Spirit Driven Leadership" (L, G) - Leader:  Rev. Peggy Jones, Retired U.M.C. Pastor, currently speaking at renewal services, conferences and retreats, from Carlisle.

WORKSHOP PERIOD #4
(3:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
"Tell Me an Old, Old Story - Different Ways" (A, L) - Leader:  Patricia "Patty" Hann, Sunday school teacher and public speaker, from Chambersburg
"Nurturing People for Sunday School Growth" (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
"Becoming a Healthier You" (G) - Leader:  Mindy Hartman, vocalist, narrator, blindness educator and natural health advocate, from Chambersburg
"What's So Special About The Bible?" (A, L, G) - Leader:  Rodney Pry, Executive Director of the PA State Sunday School Association

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE 
2024 STATE CONVENTION...

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? - All interested persons are welcome!  Sunday school teachers and leaders, pastors and other Christian education workers are especially encouraged to attend.  Registration is required for all persons attending.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS - The host church for this year's convention is Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church, 2509 Black Gap Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202.  Directions to the church are as follows:
     - Take Interstate 81 to the Scotland Exit #20.
    - From the Exit, turn onto Route 997 East 
     - Go about 1-1/2 miles to the church on the right.
     - Go in the church's lower level (look for the entrance signs).
If you need additional information, contact the P.S.S.S.A. office.  Call 717-652-1930 or 1-800-358-2303.
ACCOMMODATIONS - There are a number of hotels and motels in the Chambersburg area.  For more information, contact the P.S.S.S.A. office.
LUNCH - A delicious lunch will be served by Redemption BBQ, from Shippensburg.  The menu is as follows:
Choice of pulled pork or BBQ brisket sandwich
Shanty beans (a local twist on baked beans)
Smoked baked mac & cheese
Coleslaw
Chips
Dessert
Drinks
The cost of the lunch is just $15.00 per person.  Reservations and pre-payment are required and must be received by November 1st.  Lunch costs are extra for all persons registered as individuals or under a "church registration."
EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS - Again this year we have invited a number of Christian publishing companies, other resources ad organizations to have displays at the convention.  There will also be a bookstore selling resources and materials to help you and your church in your work.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS - The host church is a large, modern facility that is handicapped accessible, with an elevator.  Handicapped parking is also available.
HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS or want to know more about the PA State Sunday School Association?  Contact us by calling 1-800-358-2303 or 717-652-1930.  E-mail us a mail@sundayschoolhelp.org.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

TO REGISTER, clip or photocopy the form below.  Use this form to register as an individual, to make a "church registration" and to make reservations for the Saturday catered lunch.
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS are $30.00 per person (the lunch cost is extra).
CHURCH REGISTRATIONS allow any number of persons from the same church to attend the event for a single payment of $150.00 (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 27th.
LUNCH COSTS are extra for all persons.  The cost of the catered lunch is just $15.00 per person.
ALL CHURCH REGISTRATIONS AND LUNCH RESERVATIONS must be made and paid by October 27th.
TO REGISTER, mail the completed form below with full payment due to:  P.S.S.S.A., 5915 Fox Street, Harrisburg, PA 17112.  Make checks payable to "P.S.S.S.A."  You can also register with your VISA, MasterCard or DiscoverCard by calling the P.S.S.S.A. office (1-800-358-2303 or 717-652-1930).  AND, you can also register online by clicking on the "Register Now" button below.


















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