Pastor Rob Gunkelman
When Darkness Grows

Experience & Encounter

These questions are an invitation to experience your life with God. Use them on your own or in community as you seek to follow Jesus. 

1. What is it about sin that makes us want to keep it hidden? Why, if we are supposed to be a support for one another, is it so difficult to be open and honest about our sin and shortcomings?
2. Why do you think sin often starts small and grows over time? Can you think of an example (from life, Scripture, or a story)? What are some high profile examples of Christian celebrities that have fallen to sin?
3. How does keeping sin in the dark affect your relationship with others and with God?
4. Dream and think about what it would be like to belong to a body of believers where you could let down your guard and be your own truly unique self. No worry of judgement, no worry of hurting your reputation, simply being yourself and being supported by fellow believers. Is that something that you would want? How do you get there?

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES:

• 8:00 am, Sanctuary (Traditional)
• 9:30 am, Sanctuary  AND Baker Center (Contemporary)
• 11:00 am, Sanctuary (Contemporary)

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ONLINE SERVICES:  These services are available HERE, on Facebook, on YouTube, or through Roku/Apple TV apps.  

• 8:00 am (Traditional)
• 9:30 am (Contemporary)
• 11:00 am (Contemporary)

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Baptisms Today

We are excited to celebrate with two of our church family who are being baptized today at the 9:30 service in the Baker Center. Read their testimonies HERE.

 

Community Connections Month

The special focus this month is our chance to lean into our mission to engage and bless our community with the Gospel by highlighting some of our Local Ministry Partners.  Every Christian is “on mission for God” and we are most like Jesus when we are serving others in His name.  We encourage you to see the full list of our local partners online or printed in the Messenger newsletter in the lobbies.  You’ll find links to each ministry’s web page where you can connect with them and ask how you can serve God through their specific work.

• Today Chaplain John Bartlett is visiting with us from the Franklin County Jail Ministry.  Franklin County Jail Ministry provides pastoral care to inmates, families, and jail staff through the Chaplain. He conducts Bible studies, shares his testimony, prays for inmates, facilitates services, connects with family members, and more.  Chaplain Bartlett asks that we pray that the Lord would unveil the minds of the inmates so that they would be drawn to the Lord and have an interest in learning more about Him; pray also that he would be able to reach inmates of other religions with the Truth of Jesus.Monetary donations are a big need. With that money, they are able to supply the inmates with Bibles, devotional materials, and workbooks. Send donations to Franklin County Jail Ministry, C/O Ramona Torres, P.O. Box 102, Scotland, PA, 17254.  To find out more, or to volunteer, send Chaplain Bartlett an email

 

Another way to support a local Ministry Partner

Pregnancy Ministries Inc hosts an annual Walk for Life to celebrate human life and raise money for their work.  It is Saturday, May 31, at Norlo Park (Pavilion 2).  Check in at 8:00 am; the walk begins at 9:00.  PMI provides free and confidential services including STI education, pregnancy services, material support, and unconditional, non-judgmental acceptance.  See details, or make a donation that supports unborn lives and their mothers, at pregnancyministries.org.

 

VBS: It’s Craft Week

VBS is June 22-25 and includes ages 4 through completion of 5th grade.  The theme is Magnified. We will discover the bigness of God in the smallest of things.  Psalm 34:3 says, “Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together.”

• Volunteers: VBS takes a large team of support! Please consider being part of this amazing adventure!  Crew leaders are a vital part of the team; they travel around through VBS with a group of 3-5 children.  Sign up today!  Visit the tables in the lobbies or sign up HERE.
• Craft Days include cutting patterns, crafting, twisting paper and painting. Craft Day is Monday, May 19 (9:30 am – 3:30 pm):  Lunch will be provided; come for any part. Craft Night is on Wednesday, May 21 (from 6:00 – 8:30 pm). Please sign up HERE.
• Supplies: We have appreciated past help with providing snack supplies for VBS. Snack cards will be available in the lobbies soon, or you can provide an online donation through Service Central.
• Registration: Sign up for kids aged 4 through the completion of 5th grade will open on Sunday, May 25.

 

Child Dedication Class

Child Dedication is an opportunity for parents to commit to raising their children in the Lord. Our next dedications will occur on Sunday, June 15.  Those interested in taking part should attend the informational meeting TODAY at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Room.

 

Rhodes Grove Camp

Rhodes Grove Camp provides a Christ-focused summer camp experience for kids aged 6 through the completion of grade 12.  The church will pay a portion of the fees for regular attenders for one week of camp. New this year: During the payment process, please use Transfer Code: KSCDay (day camp options) or KSCON (overnight camp options). This will deduct the church portion from your payment. Register and pay by Saturday, May 31, to take advantage of the best discount.  The full details are at kingstreetchurch.com/camp.

 

Shoe Cutting Party

The Reflections Sunday School class invites you to a Shoe Cutting Party on Saturday, May 24; from 9:00 am –12 noon in room M27.  This event supports Sole Hope, a ministry in Uganda that helps children suffering from foot infestations of jigger fleas.  They treat the feet and provide slip-on shoes made from salvaged denim.  At the party, we will cut out shoe parts from donated jeans (bring scissors!)  We are collecting donations of $35 per pair of shoes; the fee pays for shipping, a Ugandan tailor to finish the shoes, medical relief for those affected by jiggers, and community outreach.  Make checks out to Reflections Class and note “Sole Hope” in the memo line.

 

Blood Drive

King Street Church is hosting a blood drive in honor of one of the children in our church family: Isabel Schuster.  Isabel, the 5-year-old-daughter of Brian and JoAnna, has leukemia and has received many blood transfusions. The Schusters would like to give back to an organization that has given so much to them.  The drive is Thursday, May 29, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, in the Baker Center gym.  You need to make an appointment; sign up HERE (enter 17201 zip code to find our event), or call 800-RED-CROSS, (800-733-2767.)   We need 2 volunteers to serve from 10 am-12:30 pm and 2 volunteers to serve from 12:30-3:00 pm. If you can help, contact Pastor Rob Gunkelman.

 

Loss of Spouse Seminar

Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Get help and hope at the one day seminar hosted by our GriefShare team on Sunday, June 8 from 2-4 pm in M29. Preregister online HERE or call the church office at (717) 264-4651. If you know of someone who might benefit from this, please invite them.

 

Prayer 

We believe that God works powerfully through prayer!  There is a table in each of our worship spaces and you’re invited to use it to take or leave a Prayer Card.  You can also submit a request to our online Prayer Wall, or text pray to (717) 401-7777.   You can take a card and pray for each other— either take the card home and pray over the request, or take one at the beginning of the service and return it before leaving.  You can also leave a card; if you have a request or praise that you’d like to share, fill out the card and leave it on the table (you do not have to provide your name.)

 

Reset 

Our healing and recovery ministry still meets on Monday nights in the Student Ministry Center. 6:00 pm: Light meal and community; 6:30 pm:  Large Group (worship, prayer, testimonies, and a brief devotional); 7:00 pm: Support Groups for men and women.  While those who attend the groups may be of different ages, backgrounds, and dealing with different challenges, we have found that a rare closeness has grown around the time of confidential sharing.   See more about Reset HERE.

 

Children’s Ministry News

• Sunday Mornings, we offer ministry for children in Nursery through 5^th grade at 9:30 and 11 am.  If you are new to KSC, or don’t have the KidCheck app set up yet, you can register your kid(s) online and then pick up your nametags at the Baker Center Welcome Station. Find more info HERE.
• VBS! This year Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday-Wednesday, June 22-25.  Mark your calendar for this amazing week of ministry! Registration for kids opens Sunday, May 25.

 

Student Ministries

• Sunday GPS Groups:  Students in grades 6-12 meet at 9:30 for GPS Sunday School. Both groups start out in the SMC, then split into their various classes. During the 11:00 hour students are encouraged to attend worship or serve in a ministry area.
• Wednesday Nights:  Wednesday night programming is taking a break for the summer. We will resume in August.
• Prayer Meeting: The first Monday of each month is our prayer meeting from 7-8pm in the Sanctuary. Parents are invited to join us as we provide ministry updates and pray over the students and the ministry year.
• We have so much happening in Student Ministries right now!  The End-of-Year Celebration is Wednesday, May 14 (this is the last Wed night of the school year), and the kick-off for our girls summer Bible study is coming up too: middle school June 17, and high school June 18.  Visit the student page to sign up for the trip to Hershey Park on June 30, and Chambersburg Project which is July 6-11.
• Learn more about Street activities or learn how you can be part of the Road Crew on our page.

 

The Porch Young Adult Ministry

All young adults are invited, whether or not you attend King Street.  We meet on the 1st/3rd Thursdays of each month in the Student Ministry Center at 7:00 pm.  All young adults are invited, whether or not you attend King Street Church. Visit us @ThePorchKSC (social media), our webpage, or email us. Our new summer series will kick off on June 5.

 

Adult Sunday School

Sunday School classes are a place where adults can plug-in, make friends, become accountable, and share life with others. Classes serve as mini congregations that support missionaries, engage in ministries, and fellowship outside of class. We also offer Bible Studies for both men and women. See a list of adult Sunday School classes and links to the pages for men/women HERE.

 

Chronological Bible Reading Plan

It is important to read the Bible daily, and that is why we offer an annual Bible Reading Plan.  We are excited about revisiting the Chronological Bible Reading Plan for 2025.  Each day’s reading will be supplemented by insightful videos provided by “The Bible Recap.” Some of our staff have used these materials and have found them to be a valuable resource.

If you have never participated in the plan, we encourage you to join the more than 400 people who use these readings as part of their daily devotions.  The plan is offered several ways. Those who are already signed up will be included in the new plan.

• Receive daily EMAILS of that day’s Scripture: Sign up at bible.kingstreetchurch.com
• Receive daily TEXTS to your device: Text keyword “DAILY” to (717) 401-7777
• Use a paper SCHEDULE, available in the lobbies.

 

Weekend Preview Emails

Most weeks, we send out a church email called the Weekend Preview which highlights a key event, ministry, or an element of upcoming worship services.  Often the information shared in this email is not offered elsewhere.  If you would like to receive the Weekend Preview, sign up here or text keyword PREVIEW to (717) 401-7777.

 

Hospital Visit?

If you are in the hospital, we would love to know so that we might visit you. The hospital will contact us if you designate King Street Church as your place of worship on your intake forms. You (or a loved one) can also call the church directly at 717-264-4651.

 

Stay in the Loop on The Hub!

Visit The Hub on our website for the latest featured videos, plus the digital worship folder, articles, and more.

 

How Are You Doing?

Our pastors are available to pray and discuss any concerns that are on your heart.  Please reach out if you need to talk.  Email Marsha Spangler, call the church office or complete the online form HERE. Contribute a request or pray for others HERE at the Prayer Wall.

 

Text to Connect: (717) 401-7777

Pray		Ask for prayer		Pastor		Talk to a pastor
Give		Give an offering		Kids		Kids Ministry
New		New to KSC		Student		Student Ministry
Daily		Receive daily Scripture		Recovery		Recovery Support
Today		Digital Worship Folder