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This week, we continue the “Summer Settings” sermon series in the Old Testament with the Apostle Paul. The coast has always attracted a diverse mix of people. There are wealthy vacationers with beach estates, surfers, bikers, spring breakers, hipsters, artists, campers, retirees, kids, Navy personnel, and just about any person at the beach. Not all of them get on boats; however, wherever you are in the country, you can probably find a diverse group on local ferries, tour boats, and cruise ships. That much was true for both Jonah last week and Paul this week. Paul’s stormy Adriatic Sea voyage is reminiscent of Jonah’s. The prophet Jonah also encountered a violent storm at sea. Ultimately, the crew and passengers of Jonah’s ship were delivered; however, the stories of Jonah and Paul differ in a major way. It was Jonah’s presence on the ship that caused the storm, and only in his absence were others saved. In contrast, at the very peak of the storm, when all sense of direction was lost, it was Paul’s reassuring word that, in the midst of despair, there is hope.
tune into this week’s sermon to learn more.
Sunday School: 9:00 am
Worship Service: 10:30 am
Summer Settings Sermon Series
The Anchors of Life
August 16, 2026
Pastor Gary Rebok
For over two centuries The Presbyterian Church Shippensburg has been serving Jesus Christ in both the social and spiritual needs of the community of Shippensburg, PA. We are a congregation within the Presbyterian denomination of ECO: A Covenant Order of Presbyterians, whose purpose is to witness in love the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord and the one true redeeming and healing presence in the world today. Through the presence of the Holy Spirit, Presbyterian Church Shippensburg is a loving and committed church family where God’s Word is preached, faith is grown, relationships are built, and Christ’s work continues.
Upcoming Events
Service of Holy Communion
August 16, 2026
10:30am