Stillnaz Youth Ministry Snow Day Update 1/16/24
It all begins with an idea.
Happy Snowy Tuesday!
Due to the snow and dropping temperatures tonight, we are canceling Ignite tonight. We will see you next Tuesday, Jan. 23rd. Stay safe and warm!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Stillnaz Youth Ministry Update 1/15
It all begins with an idea.
Happy Monday!
Today is Martin Luther King Jr day! We are reminded today that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." I am praying today that our youth would rise up against injustice and be a group that seeks Jesus' justice in all spaces of their life and the world.
As we think about that, I wanted to make you aware that as we restructure our d-groups, your teen will be invited to serve once a quarter with their d-group. We will be sending out more information on this in the future. One way to partner in fighting injustice is to serve within our community.
As we plan for this year of relationships and service, I wanted to send out the preliminary details about Mission Week! Mission week will be the week of June 24-28th and we need your prompt response by the end of this month if your teen is interested. This is not a registration form but an interest form. If your teen has any interest at all, please fill out the form. We are attempting to get a rough idea of how many could be joining us as Holly Strait secures jobs for our teens! Please fill out the form as soon as possible.
Just a reminder, our first sermon series in our year of relationships will be a zoomed in look at our core values and how they affect our relationships. Last week we talked about building unity and sharing our stories. This week we are talking about praying relentlessly. We will be talking about how prayer affects our relationship with Jesus, each other and yourself. We will be walking through the steps of the Ignatius Examen Prayer with a modern twist for teens called Daily Replay.
Here is the link to the video to explain the prayer practice and the 5 steps you can encourage your family to do together:
Become aware of God's presence
Review the day with gratitude
Pray attention to your emotions
Forgive and ask for forgiveness
Look toward tomorrow
On Sunday mornings at Insight, we will be focusing in on a teen prayer series that will reinforce our core values and Pastor Josh's prayer series. The series is on RightNowMedia and is led by Francis Chan. It does incorporate topics such as sex, drugs, and peer pressure. If that is something you are concerned about, please reach out and let me know!
Just a reminder we are going to have an all teen lock-in this Friday starting at 7:00pm. We need volunteers! You can use this link to sign-up your teen or to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/5n8dzc37
Tomorrow night is the final deadline for sign-ups and then I will send an email around to those registered with details!
Also, if your teen signed up for Winter Jam, I will be sending details about that by the end of the week!
Finally, we need your help! We have started an Instagram page for our teens and need parental permission for photo/video being taken and posted. Could each of you send an email to pmoses@stillnaz.com stating whether your child can or cannot have the photo/video taken and posted? We greatly appreciate it!
Also, below are the reflection questions for the sermon this week if you would like to visit some of these with your teen!
What spoke to you in the message?
How do you feel about the d-group changes? Start to take time over the next month to end your current d-group and reflect on your time together.
Are there any stories you want to share from this week?
What is one prayer practice we can do regularly as a youth groups?
Is it hard to keep God at the center of your life?
Can you share what your examen experience was like? What connected for you? What did not connect for you?
How does prayer affect all your relationships?
What has your prayer life been like?
What has kept you from prayer?
Do you have any practices that help you remember to pray and bring everything to God?
Check out all the announcements below! There are ways to serve, grow and invite!
Please always feel free to reach out!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
NYI Council: If your youth is interested in serving on the Youth Ministry Leadership team, please have them reach out to me!
Growth plan- Please take time to start reviewing your yearly growth plan individually and as a family at https://www.stillnaz.com/growthplan.
Stillnaz Youth Ministry Update 1/15
It all begins with an idea.
Happy Monday!
Today is Martin Luther King Jr day! We are reminded today that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." I am praying today that our youth would rise up against injustice and be a group that seeks Jesus' justice in all spaces of their life and the world.
As we think about that, I wanted to make you aware that as we restructure our d-groups, your teen will be invited to serve once a quarter with their d-group. We will be sending out more information on this in the future. One way to partner in fighting injustice is to serve within our community.
As we plan for this year of relationships and service, I wanted to send out the preliminary details about Mission Week! Mission week will be the week of June 24-28th and we need your prompt response by the end of this month if your teen is interested. This is not a registration form but an interest form. If your teen has any interest at all, please fill out the form. We are attempting to get a rough idea of how many could be joining us as Holly Strait secures jobs for our teens! Please fill out the form as soon as possible.
Just a reminder, our first sermon series in our year of relationships will be a zoomed in look at our core values and how they affect our relationships. Last week we talked about building unity and sharing our stories. This week we are talking about praying relentlessly. We will be talking about how prayer affects our relationship with Jesus, each other and yourself. We will be walking through the steps of the Ignatius Examen Prayer with a modern twist for teens called Daily Replay.
Here is the link to the video to explain the prayer practice and the 5 steps you can encourage your family to do together:
Become aware of God's presence
Review the day with gratitude
Pray attention to your emotions
Forgive and ask for forgiveness
Look toward tomorrow
On Sunday mornings at Insight, we will be focusing in on a teen prayer series that will reinforce our core values and Pastor Josh's prayer series. The series is on RightNowMedia and is led by Francis Chan. It does incorporate topics such as sex, drugs, and peer pressure. If that is something you are concerned about, please reach out and let me know!
Just a reminder we are going to have an all teen lock-in this Friday starting at 7:00pm. We need volunteers! You can use this link to sign-up your teen or to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/5n8dzc37
Tomorrow night is the final deadline for sign-ups and then I will send an email around to those registered with details!
Also, if your teen signed up for Winter Jam, I will be sending details about that by the end of the week!
Finally, we need your help! We have started an Instagram page for our teens and need parental permission for photo/video being taken and posted. Could each of you send an email to pmoses@stillnaz.com stating whether your child can or cannot have the photo/video taken and posted? We greatly appreciate it!
Also, below are the reflection questions for the sermon this week if you would like to visit some of these with your teen!
What spoke to you in the message?
How do you feel about the d-group changes? Start to take time over the next month to end your current d-group and reflect on your time together.
Are there any stories you want to share from this week?
What is one prayer practice we can do regularly as a youth groups?
Is it hard to keep God at the center of your life?
Can you share what your examen experience was like? What connected for you? What did not connect for you?
How does prayer affect all your relationships?
What has your prayer life been like?
What has kept you from prayer?
Do you have any practices that help you remember to pray and bring everything to God?
Check out all the announcements below! There are ways to serve, grow and invite!
Please always feel free to reach out!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
NYI Council: If your youth is interested in serving on the Youth Ministry Leadership team, please have them reach out to me!
Growth plan- Please take time to start reviewing your yearly growth plan individually and as a family at https://www.stillnaz.com/growthplan.
Stillnaz Youth Ministry Snow Day Update 1/7/24
It all begins with an idea.
Happy Snowy Sunday!
Due to there only being one service today @ 10:30am, we are canceling the Insight group and encouraging our teens to sit together in the youth section in the Worship center.
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
NYI Council: If your youth is interested in serving on the Youth Ministry Leadership team, please have them reach out to me!
Growth plan- Please take time to start reviewing your yearly growth plan individually and as a family at https://www.stillnaz.com/growthplan.
Stillnaz Youth Ministry Update 1/2
It all begins with an idea.
Happy New Year! As we go into this year, God is reminding me that we always harvest what we plant (Gal 6:7). I am praying this year we will partner in planting seeds of the Spirit, not growing tired of doing good, but trusting that we plant and water, but God grows. For we are co-workers in God's service (1 Cor 3:9). A great way to plant seeds for the year is to reflect on your personal growth plan for the year and to start talking to your teen about their plan for growth this year which we will explore together as a youth group this month. Here is the link for our growth plan that you can use https://www.stillnaz.com/growthplan.
Just a reminder there will be no Ignite tonight! We will resume normal activities for Ignite next week, 1/9/24. Insight is also back this Sunday, 1/7/24!
We are also happy to announce we are going to have an all teen lock-in on January 19th starting at 7:00pm. You can use this link to sign-up your teen or to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/5n8dzc37
Finally, this year as you reflect on where God may be leading, pray about the possibility as serving as a youth leader! We are in need of youth leaders, and I am trusting God to rise up those who He has for this season. If you have any questions at all, please email me at tmartin@stillnaz.com
Check out all the announcements below! There are ways to serve, grow and invite!
Please always feel free to reach out!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
NYI Council: If your youth is interested in serving on the Youth Ministry Leadership team, please have them reach out to me!
Growth plan- Please take time to start reviewing your yearly growth plan individually and as a family at https://www.stillnaz.com/growthplan.
Stillnaz Youth & Young Adult Ministry Update 12/18
It all begins with an idea.
Happy week until Christmas! We wait in hope and anticipation for Christmas day, remembering what it would have felt like to wait for the Messiah, living in the time where we know He has come and is with us, but also anticipating His coming again. I pray this week you are filled with His presence and that you call on His name with hope, waiting and anticipating what He will do. Emmanuel! God is with us!
Tomorrow is our Ignite Christmas Party! Each teen is being asked to bring a 5-10$ wrapped gift to participate in the gift exchange. You can also wear your Christmas pjs or anything Christmas! Please encourage your teen to invite someone to this fun night!
This Saturday, 12/23, you can bring your teen to Normandie Ridge from 4:00-5:00 to light luminaries. Go to Stillnaz.com/serve and put in the comments "Normandie Ridge" to sign-up!
Also, remember that we will have a break from youth ministry (dates below) and that our Sabbath Sunday will be 12/31 so there will be no in person services! There will be no Sunday morning Insight until 01/07/2024!
We are also happy to announce we are going to have an all teen lock-in on January 19th starting at 7:00pm. You can use this link to sign-up your teen or to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/5n8dzc37
Check out all the announcements below! There are ways to serve, grow and invite!
Please always feel free to reach out!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
Stillnaz Youth & Young Adult Ministry Update 12/18 (Copy)
It all begins with an idea.
Happy week until Christmas! We wait in hope and anticipation for Christmas day, remembering what it would have felt like to wait for the Messiah, living in the time where we know He has come and is with us, but also anticipating His coming again. I pray this week you are filled with His presence and that you call on His name with hope, waiting and anticipating what He will do. Emmanuel! God is with us!
Tomorrow is our Ignite Christmas Party! Each teen is being asked to bring a 5-10$ wrapped gift to participate in the gift exchange. You can also wear your Christmas pjs or anything Christmas! Please encourage your teen to invite someone to this fun night!
This Saturday, 12/23, you can bring your teen to Normandie Ridge from 4:00-5:00 to light luminaries. Go to Stillnaz.com/serve and put in the comments "Normandie Ridge" to sign-up!
Also, remember that we will have a break from youth ministry (dates below) and that our Sabbath Sunday will be 12/31 so there will be no in person services! There will be no Sunday morning Insight until 01/07/2024!
We are also happy to announce we are going to have an all teen lock-in on January 19th starting at 7:00pm. You can use this link to sign-up your teen or to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/5n8dzc37
Check out all the announcements below! There are ways to serve, grow and invite!
Please always feel free to reach out!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
Stillnaz Youth & Young Adult Ministry Update 12/12
It all begins with an idea.
Hi Stillmeadow families!
We are praying for your teens during this busy time of year and asking that you would experience Jesus' presence as you wait for His arrival. This week we are talking about Mary and what her picture of obedience looked like and how that relates to our call to obedience. I am praying each of your teens will experience the freedom of living a life obedient to God!
Next week is our Ignite Christmas party! Each teen is being asked to bring a 5-10$ wrapped gift to participate in the gift exchange. You can also wear your Christmas pjs or anything Christmas! Please encourage your teen to invite someone to this fun night!
This Sunday there will be no Insight due to the all generation Christmas choir! If you and/or your teen is interested in singing in the choir, please sign-up at stillnaz.com/serve or reach out! Insight will resume on 01/07/2024!
Remember our Sabbath Sunday will be 12/31 and we will have a break from youth ministry! The dates are in the announcements below!
We are also happy to announce we are going to have an all teen lock-in on January 19th starting at 7:00pm. You can use this link to sign-up your teen or to volunteer: http://tinyurl.com/5n8dzc37
Check out all the announcements below! There are ways to serve, grow and invite!
Please always feel free to reach out!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events:
Serve:
Invite:
Grow:
Stillnaz Youth & Young Adult Ministry Update 12/6
It all begins with an idea.
Stillnaz Families!
We have started the Advent season! We are praying for you and your family as you prepare to experience hope, peace, joy and love in the waiting of Jesus' arrival! We are in the middle of the sermon series "You are called." This week we are talking about being called to be someone who brings hope!
So far we have explored Jeremiah who was called to use his voice, Ezekiel who was called to not care what other people think, Jonah who was called to "those people," and Isaiah who was called to freedom.
This Sunday during the 10:30 service, the teens will have Advent prayer stations set-up in the MPR for the congregation to walk through! So please check it out!
We have a lot of announcements this week that can encourage us to serve, invite and grow! Check them out!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if you just want to talk 🙂
We love you!
Pastor Tabitha
717-578-5685
Upcoming Events
We are on Instagram! Go to stillnaz.youth to follow us!
Dec 17: #Jtag Family Christmas Service
We are having a #JTAG Family Christmas event! If you or your teen would like to be in the Christmas choir for this event, you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/serve.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5-$10 white elephant gift exchange! Bring a friend, too!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9
Jan 25 - Youth Ministry Winter Jam 2024
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 11/22
It all begins with an idea.
Stillnaz Youth Families!
These first few weeks of youth ministry have been great! 30 hour famine was such a blessing to see the youth participating in just mercy! The grand total raised was $7269.00!! Our youth ranked 10/400 churches!
We are working through the sermon series, "You Are Called." We have been talking about what our calling looks like individually and communally during this transition season. We have talked about being called to use our voice and to not care what others think.
Please take some time to fill out the youth and young adult survey! We would love to hear your feedback! My official full time start date will be December 4 which is right around the corner!
Praying each of your families have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
There is so much to be grateful for.
Be sure to see the announcements below!
With hope,
Pastor Tabitha
7175785685
Upcoming Events
November 26: No Sunday School
Family Advent Experience! @ 9am & 10:30am during our worship services
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
Dec 17: No Sunday School
We are having a #JTAG Family Christmas event! If you or your teen would like to be in the Christmas choir for this event, you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/serve.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9
Jan 25 - Young Adult Ministry Winter Jam 2024
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 11/15 (Copy)
It all begins with an idea.
Youth parent, leaders, young adults and youth!
We want your feedback! As we transition into this new season of youth and young adult ministry, I am so excited to hear from each of you to assess the things you appreciate, the things you find confusing, the things you feel need changed and possible solutions, and your hope and dreams for this ministry.
So I am asking you to take some time to share your feedback in the survey below!
Please take this survey through the lens of all the various aspects of these ministries: Tuesday night, Sunday mornings, events, small groups, and service.
I am so grateful for each you and the partnership we have to impact youth and young adults for Jesus!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
pastortabitha@stillnaz.com
717-578-5685
Upcoming Events
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and myself to discuss the direction of youth ministry and its leadership.
November 26: No Sunday School
Family Advent Experience! @ 9am & 10:30am during our worship services
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
Dec 17: No Sunday School
We are having a Family Christmas event! If you or your teen would like to be in the Christmas choir for this event, you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/serve.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9
Jan 25 - Young Adult Ministry Winter Jam 2024
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 11/15
It all begins with an idea.
Youth parent, leaders, young adults and youth!
We want your feedback! As we transition into this new season of youth and young adult ministry, I am so excited to hear from each of you to assess the things you appreciate, the things you find confusing, the things you feel need changed and possible solutions, and your hope and dreams for this ministry.
So I am asking you to take some time to share your feedback in the survey below!
Please take this survey through the lens of all the various aspects of these ministries: Tuesday night, Sunday mornings, events, small groups, and service.
I am so grateful for each you and the partnership we have to impact youth and young adults for Jesus!
You are loved!
Pastor Tabitha
pastortabitha@stillnaz.com
717-578-5685
Upcoming Events
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and myself to discuss the direction of youth ministry and its leadership.
November 26: No Sunday School
Family Advent Experience! @ 9am & 10:30am during our worship services
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
Dec 17: No Sunday School
We are having a Family Christmas event! If you or your teen would like to be in the Christmas choir for this event, you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/serve.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9
Jan 25 - Young Adult Ministry Winter Jam 2024
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 11/8
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
Stillnaz Youth Families,
It is with excitement and honor that this week starts our journey together in youth ministry! I am so excited to partner with you in God's purpose and mission for our youth. He is a God of wild and amazing things and in Him we put our trust during this season. Will you join me in praying that our youth, individually and collectively, would rise up and embrace the calling God has placed before them? I am praying that we see a fire burning so bright that it is contagious to our entire congregation. Please always feel free to reach out with any questions, thoughts, or concerns! In the next week we will be sending around a survey that we would encourage each parent and youth to complete. We want to hear your voice as we navigate this season of youth ministry! Praise God for His work in each of our stories. I cannot wait to learn all of yours.
With hope,
Pastor Tabitha
pastortabitha@stillnaz.com
717-578-5685
Upcoming Events
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and myself to discuss the direction of youth ministry and its leadership.
November 26: No Sunday School
Family Advent Experience! @ 9am & 10:30am during our worship services
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
Dec 17: No Sunday School
We are having a Family Christmas event! If you or your teen would like to be in the Christmas choir for this event, you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/serve.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 11/1
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
It is with great joy and sadness that this week is my last week on staff at Stillmeadow, as Emily, Ezekiel and I will moving out of York county permanently after church on Sunday. It has been an honor to serve as Youth and Young Adult Pastor over the last 4 years. Undoubtedly the highlight of our time here has been the relationships that we have established with young people and families alike. I praise God for each of you and ask for his continued blessing and guidance on leading your families in pursuit of Jesus. May you have open ears, sensitive hearts, and clear minds to sense how God is leading you and your families, and may you have the bold courage to follow Him wherever that may lead!
Pastor Tabitha will be taking over the responsibilities of Youth Pastor as of this Sunday 11/5. You can reach her at Tmartin@stillnaz.com with your encouragement for her family’s transition and any questions you may have about youth ministry. What a gift it is that God has already raised up another leader from within our church so that our youth ministry can continue on without a hiccup. His faithfulness knows no bounds!
As for the other practical things… Today is the last day to register for 30 Hour Famine. Don’t miss that deadline :). We are also looking forward to our Fall Fest at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house this Saturday— I look forward to seeing you there!
“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:14-19 NIV
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
November 4: Fall Fest
This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm (1433 Langshire Dr, York, PA 17404). There will be games, food and fun all afternoon. It’s a no-cost and fun event where the whole youth group is invited. Please bring your favorite fall dish, snack, or drink to share!
November 5: Pastor Chris Last Day
It’s been a grand adventure serving as youth and young adult pastor over the last 4 years. My last day on staff will be Sunday November 5th.
November 10-11: 30 Hour Famine
We are partnering with WorldVision to raise funds and awareness to combat global hunger and poverty. Students are encouraged to begin fasting at noon on Friday 11/10, arrive at our York City Campus (350 Chestnut st) by 7pm for a lock-in where we will worship and learn about WorldVision’s mission, then on Saturday we will participate in service projects around York county. We conclude the event with a feast at 6pm! You can register for the event and begin raising funds right away! Register HERE!
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and the interim youth personnel to discuss the status and direction of youth ministry and its leadership (spoiler alert— It’s still Jesus! :) )
November 26: No Sunday School
Family Advent Experience!
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
This is our district’s biannual event that helps our juniors and senior understand how God is calling them to serve in the world. It is led by our very own Pastor Josh Kleinfeld and Caleb Lynch. We all have a calling to serve God, whether it’s as a teacher, pastor, doctor, nurse, construction worker, whatever! We want to partner with our students as they approach the end of their high school time to discern how God might be calling them vocationally. Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
Dec 17: No Sunday School
Family Christmas service!
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 10/26
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
In case you missed the announcement, Pastor Tabitha Martin will be appointed as the new youth pastor! She will assume the responsibilities as of 11/5. I am so excited for our church and our youth ministry, I have all the confidence in the world in her as a faithful and skilled pastor. I could not hope for a better successor in the ministry. Please join me in praying for her, her family, and our youth ministry as our church walks into this next season.
A personal thank you to everyone who came to our farewell party earlier this week. Emily and I were overwhelmed by the visible presence and support of our church family. We praise God for you and your encouragement!
Some people have been asking about our moving plans. We are actually beginning our move tomorrow evening Friday 10/27 at 5pm. We would love any support in helping load our truck up if you would like to come help! You can shoot me an email or text message for our address. No need to RSVP though, you can just show up for however long you are able :).
My final day on staff will be next Sunday 11/5. If you have any needs or concerns related to youth, young adult, or family ministries before then, please do not hesitate to reach out. God bless you, and may God bless our youth ministry!
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
October 31: Fun 5th Tuesday- Costumes encouraged
It’s a 5th Tuesday this month and we are excited to celebrate the joy of the Lord through fellowship and games! It is a great connection night for students to invite friends from school, especially ones who may not be connected to another church! It’s halloween too, so we look forward to having a good time with church appropriate costumes. (Consider principles of modesty and being sure to avoid anything that is grotesque or that dishonors the Lord)
November 4: Fall Fest
This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm. There will be games, food and fun all afternoon. It’s a no-cost and fun event where the whole youth group is invited. Please bring your favorite fall dish, snack, or drink to share!
November 5: Pastor Chris Last Day
It’s been a grand adventure serving as youth and young adult pastor over the last 4 years. My last day on staff will be Sunday November 5th.
November 10-11: 30 Hour Famine
We are partnering with WorldVision to raise funds and awareness to combat global hunger and poverty. Students are encouraged to begin fasting at noon on Friday 11/10, arrive at our York City Campus (350 Chestnut st) by 7pm for a lock-in where we will worship and learn about WorldVision’s mission, then on Saturday we will participate in service projects around York county. We conclude the event with a feast at 6pm! You can register for the event and begin raising funds right away! Register HERE!
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and the interim youth personnel to discuss the status and direction of youth ministry and its leadership (spoiler alert— It’s still Jesus! :) )
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
This is our district’s biannual event that helps our juniors and senior understand how God is calling them to serve in the world. It is led by our very own Pastor Josh Kleinfeld and Caleb Lynch. We all have a calling to serve God, whether it’s as a teacher, pastor, doctor, nurse, construction worker, whatever! We want to partner with our students as they approach the end of their high school time to discern how God might be calling them vocationally. Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 10/18
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
Isn’t this fall weather great!? Pumpkin spice is in the air, haha! I hope that you find some time this week to slow down and take a deep breath to appreciate God’s beauty of the changing color colors.
We continue in our series of “How NOT to be the Church” during our Sunday School classes and Ignite sermons along with all the other ministries of the church. Last Tuesday we had Pastor Josh as a guest preacher to our teens, and I will be finishing up the last sermon of the series next Tuesday at the Farewell Party. Reminder that the whole church is invited to join us for worship and fellowship next Tuesday 10/24. We have also clarified that my last day on staff and living in York will be Sunday 11/5. My family appreciates your prayers as we transition to this next season of ministry, as we will continue to pray for Stillmeadow and the youth ministry specifically.
You can expect additional details about the leadership of the youth ministry within the upcoming week. There is also only a couple weeks left to register for 30 Hour Famine… don’t miss out on the opportunity to serve others around the world by fundraising! That’s all for now— May the Lord bless you in abundance this week as we live out our mission to be Jesus to All Generations!
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
October 24: Fuller Family going-away Party
Dear youth and youth families,
A few weeks ago we received the news that Pastor Chris is following God’s call to a new path of ministry and he will be leaving us here as stillmeadow. Although we are sad to see him go, we are excited for him and his family to adventure to this new experience and journey in their walk with Christ. We want to celebrate, say goodbye, and send the Fullers off with a little party to show our appreciation for the last 4 years of ministry to Stillmeadow. On October 24 you are all invited to come and attend Ignite that evening to celebrate and say goodbye to the Fuller’s as they prepare to start the new journey shortly after that day. Please bring a snack to share if you would like, and come ready to have fun and fellowship during Ignite. There may even be an adult vs. teens dodgeball game to end the night! So mark your calendars for October 24th to come out and enjoy the night and bid farewell to the Fullers. All are welcome!
Sincerely,
Natalie Wagner
NYI President
October 31: Fun 5th Tuesday- Costumes encouraged
It’s a 5th Tuesday this month and we are excited to celebrate the joy of the Lord through fellowship and games! It is a great connection night for students to invite friends from school, especially ones who may not be connected to another church! It’s halloween too, so we look forward to having a good time with church appropriate costumes. (Consider principles of modesty and being sure to avoid anything that is grotesque or that dishonors the Lord)
November 4: Fall Fest
This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm. There will be games, food and fun all afternoon. It’s a no-cost and fun event where the whole youth group is invited. Please bring your favorite fall dish, snack, or drink to share!
November 5: Pastor Chris Last Day
It’s been a grand adventure serving as youth and young adult pastor over the last 4 years. My last day on staff will be Sunday November 5th.
November 10-11: 30 Hour Famine
We are partnering with WorldVision to raise funds and awareness to combat global hunger and poverty. Students are encouraged to begin fasting at noon on Friday 11/10, arrive at our York City Campus (350 Chestnut st) by 7pm for a lock-in where we will worship and learn about WorldVision’s mission, then on Saturday we will participate in service projects around York county. We conclude the event with a feast at 6pm! You can register for the event and begin raising funds right away! Register HERE!
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and the interim youth personnel to discuss the status and direction of youth ministry and its leadership (spoiler alert— It’s still Jesus! :) )
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
This is our district’s biannual event that helps our juniors and senior understand how God is calling them to serve in the world. It is led by our very own Pastor Josh Kleinfeld and Caleb Lynch. We all have a calling to serve God, whether it’s as a teacher, pastor, doctor, nurse, construction worker, whatever! We want to partner with our students as they approach the end of their high school time to discern how God might be calling them vocationally. Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 10/5
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
I pray that you are finding yourselves in a strong rhythm as families as we enter our 3rd month of the school year. I’m sure there are plenty of projects due, tests coming up, games, and many other fun things. My encouragement to you is to not lot sight of the importance of intentional family discipleship time amidst the hustle and bustle of your lives.
We have begun our All-Church series “How NOT to be the Church” and look forward to Pastor Josh preaching at ignite next week!
Dont forget to register for YES retreat… registration is due this Saturday!
Also, we have a new announcement about the going-away party that we are having on 10/24 during our regular youth group time. We are inviting the church and all families to come join in the festivities. Check out the note below from our NYI President Natalie Wagner with more details.
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
October 24: Fuller Family going-away Party
Dear youth and youth families,
A few weeks ago we received the news that Pastor Chris is following God’s call to a new path of ministry and he will be leaving us here as stillmeadow. Although we are sad to see him go, we are excited for him and his family to adventure to this new experience and journey in their walk with Christ. We want to celebrate, say goodbye, and send the Fullers off with a little party to show our appreciation for the last 4 years of ministry to Stillmeadow. On October 24 you are all invited to come and attend Ignite that evening to celebrate and say goodbye to the Fuller’s as they prepare to start the new journey shortly after that day. Please bring a snack to share if you would like, and come ready to have fun and fellowship during Ignite. There may even be an adult vs. teens dodgeball game to end the night! So mark your calendars for October 24th to come out and enjoy the night and bid farewell to the Fullers. All are welcome!
Sincerely,
Natalie Wagner
NYI President
October 31: Fun 5th Tuesday- Costumes encouraged
It’s a 5th Tuesday this month and we are excited to celebrate the joy of the Lord through fellowship and games! It is a great connection night for students to invite friends from school, especially ones who may not be connected to another church! It’s halloween too, so we look forward to having a good time with church appropriate costumes. (Consider principles of modesty and being sure to avoid anything that is grotesque or that dishonors the Lord)
November 4: Fall Fest
This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm. There will be games, food and fun all afternoon. It’s a no-cost and fun event where the whole youth group is invited. Please bring your favorite fall dish, snack, or drink to share!
November 10-11: 30 Hour Famine
We are partnering with WorldVision to raise funds and awareness to combat global hunger and poverty. Students are encouraged to begin fasting at noon on Friday 11/10, arrive at our York City Campus (350 Chestnut st) by 7pm for a lock-in where we will worship and learn about WorldVision’s mission, then on Saturday we will participate in service projects around York county. We conclude the event with a feast at 6pm! You can register for the event and begin raising funds right away! Register HERE!
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and the interim youth personnel to discuss the status and direction of youth ministry and its leadership (spoiler alert— It’s still Jesus! :) )
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
This is our district’s biannual event that helps our juniors and senior understand how God is calling them to serve in the world. It is led by our very own Pastor Josh Kleinfeld and Caleb Lynch. We all have a calling to serve God, whether it’s as a teacher, pastor, doctor, nurse, construction worker, whatever! We want to partner with our students as they approach the end of their high school time to discern how God might be calling them vocationally. Our church is happy to support any of the students who register for the event! Signups are due 10/7. Register HERE.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 9/27
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
I am grateful to each of you who have reached out with your encouraging words and blessings after the announcement of my resignation and plans to pursue God’s call to full-time prison chaplaincy. As we are in this season of transition, I have been working with Pastor Josh to prepare a robust plan for the season after my departure. We will be sure to communicate those details as soon as they are solidified. Please continue to pray for our Youth and Family Ministries, and that God would strengthen our leaders to continue carrying the task of discipling our young people in the upcoming interim season.
There are some new announcements of the things coming up though the end of the year. Our Y.E.S. Retreat signups are due by 10/7… don’t miss out on that 11th & 12th graders!
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
October 31: Fun 5th Tuesday- Costumes encouraged
It’s a 5th Tuesday this month and we are excited to celebrate the joy of the Lord through fellowship and games! It is a great connection night for students to invite friends from school, especially ones who may not be connected to another church! It’s halloween too, so we look forward to having a good time with church appropriate costumes. (Consider principles of modesty and being sure to avoid anything that is grotesque or that dishonors the Lord)
November 4: Fall Fest
This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm. There will be games, food and fun all afternoon. It’s a no-cost and fun event where the whole youth group is invited. Please bring your favorite fall dish, snack, or drink to share!
November 10-11: 30 Hour Famine
We are partnering with WorldVision to raise funds and awareness to combat global hunger and poverty. Students are encouraged to begin fasting at noon on Friday 11/10, arrive at our York City Campus (350 Chestnut st) by 7pm for a lock-in where we will worship and learn about WorldVision’s mission, then on Saturday we will participate in service projects around York county. We conclude the event with a feast at 6pm! You can register for the event and begin raising funds right away! Register HERE!
November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort
It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and the interim youth personnel to discuss the status and direction of youth ministry and its leadership (spoiler alert— It’s still Jesus! :) )
Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)
This is our district’s biannual event that helps our juniors and senior understand how God is calling them to serve in the world. It is led by our very own Pastor Josh Kleinfeld and Caleb Lynch. We all have a calling to serve God, whether it’s as a teacher, pastor, doctor, nurse, construction worker, whatever! We want to partner with our students as they approach the end of their high school time to discern how God might be calling them vocationally. Our church is happy to support any of the students who register for the event! Signups are due 10/7. Register HERE.
December 19: Ignite Christmas Party
It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!
Announcement of Family Ministry Change 9/12/23— Please Read Immediately
Announcement From Pastor Chris
Dear Stillnaz Families,
It is with both joy and sorrow that I come to you tonight. Joy from the grace and direction of God, and sorrow for the ending of a season. During our Ignite youth group tonight 9/12 I will be communicating to our teens that I will be resigning from my position as youth & young adult pastor. It has been a great joy and privilege that God has called me to serve in this role over the last 4 years. And as I continue to pursue the Lord, I am being called to serve as a prison chaplain away from York county. Often, during times of transition, some may wonder, “what’s really going on?” or “did something happen?” and I just want to confirm that this is not a separation from any negative experience, but that God is just calling my family to a new chapter of our journey in ministry. Please pray for me, Emily, and Ezekiel as we continue to walk in faith at the Lord’s leading, as we will continue to pray for our Stillmeadow family!
Over the next few weeks, we will be communicating more of the practical details of what the transition will look like. But we expect that it will be 1-2 months before my final day on staff. In the meantime, I do want to affirm that youth ministry is not going away. We have an incredible team of seasoned youth workers who have walked through pastoral transition before that will carry the ministry in the interim. Youth and family ministry is something that our church values deeply and we will continue to invest in that ministry as we begin the season of transition and pastoral search.
Each of the students will likely respond differently to change, some will take it harder than others, while others may even be excited for it. I would just affirm their feelings, however they respond. And I believe it will be important to ensure them that the youth group will not disappear, they will still have most of the same leaders, that they will still be able to connect with their peers, all the fun things on the calendar like 30 Hour Famine and the Ignite Christmas party are still going to happen, and also remind them that the church (or youth ministry) really isn’t about 1 person, but it is about the community in pursuit of Jesus together. And they can be assured that as God is calling one pastor away, he will be sure to bring another along to fill that role.
May God bless you and your family as you guide and parent your children through this transition!
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you… And so Abram went, as the Lord had told him.
-Genesis 12:1; 4a.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Chris Fuller
A Word From Pastor Josh
Hey families, this is a bittersweet announcement. We are so grateful for the season of ministry we had with Pastor Chris and Emily and we are so grateful that God is continuing to lead him and Emily. And we are going to miss them in York. But as God continues to lead the Fullers, God continues to lead our youth and families and young adults.
Let’s Pray…
…for the Fuller’s and the prison ministry Chris is moving to.
…for the youth and young adult and ministries.
…for the yet to be determined interim leader and youth ministry staff.
…for the yet to be determined permanent leader.
Let’s Plan…
This announcement means that we are moving into a new season for our youth and young adult ministry. This season will feature four basic overlapping phases. As we go through this season, we will be intentional about keeping you informed about the process (farewell party, interviews, etc).
Phase 1: Farewell Celebrations and Grieving
Phase 2: Interim Prayer Season
Phase 3: Search Season
Phase 4: Welcome and Integration of New Leader
Let’s Talk…
If you have memories or questions or ideas or concerns through this season, please feel free to reach out to Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) or Josh (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com).
Grace and Peace through Christ our Rock, the Head of the body of believers, and our Guide for the Road,
Pastor Josh
Stillnaz Youth Family Update 8/23
It all begins with an idea.
Hey SNY Families,
Thank you for those who were able to join us for our parent cohort and family night last night! We’re officially in full swing of the fall semester. I am praying for you and your families as you enter this new season. If you missed the parent cohort you can find the resources shared there using this link. Next Tuesday will be a Fun 5th Tuesday, which is a great time for our students to invite their friends! Consider talking to your students about which classmates they can invite from school to get others connected in our youth ministry. May you find our rest and strength securely in God’s loving presence this season!
I love you LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. -Psalm 18:1-2
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
Aug 27: Welcome Bash & Baptisms
We are so excited to celebrate how God is working in the lives of our people on both of our campuses as we worship together and proclaim Jesus through baptisms!
Aug 29: Fun 5th Tuesday
It’s a 5th Tuesday this month and we are excited to celebrate the joy of the Lord through fellowship and games! It is a great connection night for students to invite friends from school, especially ones who may not be connected to another church!
Sept 8-10: Fall Retreat
Registration Closed
Fall Retreat is an awesome event where we get to stay in cabins, go on hikes, play games, and we even bring in A Day Awaits to lead worship for us that weekend. We ask students to leave their phones at home or with a leader for the weekend (cell service isn't very good there anyway) to unplug from the noise of the world and connect with God and other teens.
Current Teaching
CATALYST: A 4-WEEK SERIES FROM HEBREWS ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Sometimes the idea of "faith" can feel a little mysterious and hard to grasp. After all, what is it? And how do you get it — or get more of it? Well, just like science can explain so many of the mysterious and hard-to-grasp things in the world around us, there are answers for many of the mysterious and hard-to-grasp things about faith, too. You'll learn in science class that "catalysts" are interactions that create big changes and transformations. In the same way, Scripture shows us certain change-making "catalysts" are necessary for the transformation of our faith and the faith of others. In this four-week series from Hebrews, we'll discover that faith is a catalyst for action, the faith of others can be a catalyst on our journey, Jesus is the catalyst for a new relationship with God, and we can be a catalyst for change.