SNK Parent Email 10.12.26
Hello SNK Families!
Praise God!
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. - Ephesian’s 1:3, NIV
When I see you walk through the doors on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings, I often find myself thinking, “Wow, God! We are blessed!” These may not be the exact words, but that’s the heart behind them.
Ephesians 1:3 reminds us that in Christ, we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing. Sometimes, I see these blessings in the most ordinary moments, and I am so grateful.
I see you coming in with babies, coffee, diaper bags, and everything else you’ve gathered on your way out the door. I can imagine your morning filled with getting everyone dressed, breakfast, finding that missing shoe that you know your little one had just 2-minutes ago. Perhaps you were feeling good about arriving on time when that diaper blow-out hits just as you reached your hand for the door to leave. (Oh, I remember those days!) Or maybe your early elementary child suddenly decided they just had to practice tying their shoes right as it was time to go, and your preteen child crawled back into bed for just “five more minutes”.
And still, you came. You said yes.
Yes to faithfully and relentlessly raising your children surrounded by a church family that loves them.
Yes to teaching them the ways of Jesus.
Yes to patience when things don’t go as planned.
Yes to continued love, even when you’re tired.
Yes to leaning into the Lord’s grace and mercy.
Yes to showing up.
I see you. I see the sacrifice. I see the love. I see the little ripples of faith that may not feel significant in the moment, but will leave beautiful eternal impact on your children. Spiritual blessings.
So rejoice! Praise God for those messy, joyful, ordinary moments that He is using to build something amazing and beautiful in your family. And keep showing up. Keep saying Yes. God is faithful, and you are not doing this alone.
I see you Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. I am praising God for you. I am praying for you, and I know our amazing and good Father is cheering for you too.
You are blessed. You are loved. You are seen.
Praise God!
“LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in the whole earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. You have made sure that children and infants praise you. Their praise is a wall that stops the talk of your enemies.” - Psalm 8:1-2, NIRV
· Congratulations to the Haar family for the dedication of their daughter, Adria Elizabeth!
· Congratulations to the Strait family for the adoption and dedication of their daughter, Lydia Elizabeth, and son, Joshua Eric!
Headlines
WONDER INK CURRICULUM TRIAL - Began this Sunday October 4!
THE TEENS WON THE BIBLE DRIVE - Thank you to all who donated!
FALL FEST CANDY DONATIONS - Can be placed in the welcome desk bins!
Events
Fall Fest
Where: YCC
Time: 6-8pm
When: Oct. 31
Sign-up to have a “Trunk-or-Treat” style table or serve in others ways at: https://www.stillnaz.com/serve
Family Night
An evening for ALL ages!
6:30-8:00pm, Tuesdays!
Learn more and sign-up here: https://www.stillnaz.com/familynight
Day2Pray/Night2Pray4York
Where: Stillmeadow Lane Campus
When: October 27
Time: 6:30pm
Sign up to join our church in praying for York County: PRAY4YORK
We end the day of prayer by praying together as a church family at Prayer Night
(There is no Bloom/Family Night on Prayer Nights)
October Lesson Topics for Preschool & Elementary
Week 1 Wonder Truth - Because God knows me, I am known.
Scripture: Genesis 2:7, 15, 22; Psalm 8
Week 2 Wonder Truth - Because Jesus loves me, I am loved.
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, John 3:16-17
Week 3 Wonder Truth - Because the Holy Spirit leads me, I am led.
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 14:15-21, 25-26
Week 4 Wonder Truth - Because of Jesus, I am a child of God.
· Scripture: Galatians 3:5-7, 10-14, 3:26
· Family Devotional Video – Week 4
Wonder Ink Core Values:
· God knows me
· Jesus loves me
· The Holy Spirit leads me
· I am a child of God
We welcome you to check out the Wonder Ink Spotify Music Link Here!
PARTNERING WITH YOU IN YOUR FAMILY’S FAITH JOURNEY
Have a prayer request, need, or questions? Interested in learning more about how you and your family can grow in your faith? I’d love to connect with you!
Tara Strauser
Children’s Pastor
Email: tstrauser@stillnaz.com
Phone: 717-764-4888, ext.114
We are praying for you and your family!
With Joy & Appreciation,
Pastor Tara and the SNK Team