Memorial Day and all the Summer Stuff
Dear Friends,
This is a special day in the life of the nation of the United States. To those who have lost loved ones who have served in our military, we extend our condolences and pray for your comfort.
Here is a special Memorial Day prayer.
Father, we thank you for those who have sacrificed themselves in the line of duty for this country. We honor their service and pray that their courage would be common among us. We look forward to the day when all wars will cease.
Jesus, it is through your sacrifice that all people may be free. What you did on the cross at the hands of a corrupt empire, contentious crowd and hypocritical religious leaders shows that your love can overcome the brokenness of this world.
Holy Spirit, comfort those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones; guide Your church to be people of sacrificial love and peace so that the world will know that true peace and freedom comes from following and imitating the King who laid down his life for all.
In Christ’s love,
Josh
PS I would love to see you at Prayer Night on Tuesday. 7PM at Stillmeadow Lane.
PPS I really hope you come to the Summer Kickoff Worship. I already signed up to bring a side of veggies, and I’m thinking of bringing ham and cheese sliders too. (www.stillnaz.com/summerkickoff)
PPS I also really hope that you invite your neighbors to VBS and that you sign up to help! (www.stillnaz.com/vbs1)
The Main Announcements
Check out some of the great stuff that is happening!
Grad Sunday (June 1)
Summer Kickoff (June 8)
VBS (June 9-12)
Summer Camps (Kids: July 21-25, Teen: Aug 4-8)
Retirement Planning Class (May 29)
Graduation Sunday
June 1st in both services we are celebrating our graduates! All graduates are welcome! Submit your pic & info to tmartin@stillnaz.com.
Baptisms June 8th!
Have you given your life to Jesus? The next step is to be baptized!
Baptism is the ancient symbol of the church to recognize that a person has been cleansed of their sins, has died to their old way of life and has been raised to Jesus’ way of life. For the baptized it is an opportunity to say “I am all in” to the way of Jesus.
We want to celebrate your new life in Christ with baptism on June 8th. If you have questions, you can ask pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. And you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/baptism.
SUMMER KICKOFF WORSHIP: JUNE 8, 10AM
We’re bringing both campuses together with the Haitian congregation who meets in our Sprenkle House for a celebration of worship, complete with baptism and a meal. Sign up for baptism or to serve or what food item you’re bringing here.
Vacation Bible School is June 9-12!
This incredible week is a time set aside to connect with neighborhood kids and families. You can register your kids and grandkids and their friends now. And you can also sign up to help! It takes a village to do VBS right. Be a part of our VBS Village!
Volunteer at VBS
Sign up at stillnaz.com/vbsvol25. Our VBS Volunteer Training is May 18.
Register for VBS at stillnaz.com/vbs1
Send a Kid or Teen To Camp!
Our district Kids Camp is July 21-25. Register HERE.
Our district Teen Camp is August 4-8. Register HERE.
We are also collecting donations to send our Kids and Teens to Camp this summer. Please visit the donation board to grab a donation envelope at the Welcome Desk on Sundays or give online at stillnaz.com/give and write “Summer Camp” in the memo line.
Thursday, May 29nd at 7PM in the Sprenkle House. Email kkagan@stillnaz.com to register.
Grow with us in a Prayer Group
Prayer- As we grow together, prayer is the foundation for our community. We have many groups that focus on prayer. Checkout our prayer opportunities at stillnaz.com/prayer.
Serve with us on the Care Team
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Care Team
The Care Team cares for the needs of the congregation during services and special events. You can be a part of this important team. Sign-up at the serve button below.
Pray with us through our May/June Missions Prayer Card
You can submit a prayer request at stillnaz.com/prayerrequest.
Corporate Night of Prayer
Join with Ignite Tuesday, May 27th at 7PM for a corporate night of prayer. All are welcome!
Journey House
Partner with us in supporting the Journey House who provides community and low-cost housing for people in recovery. Write Journey House on the memo of your check or select it in the online options using the give button below.
Condolences To…
Julie Callender and Family. Julie’s father, Lee Lindsay, passed away May 18.
Heather Hallman and Family. Heather’s mother Marcia Hallman passed away April 27.