Back to School Sunday, Welcome to Pastor Casey and Welcome Bash!
Dear Stillmeadow Family,
Pray for Teen Camp
21 teens and 7 adults from Stillmeadow will be at Mid-Atlantic District Teen Camp this week. To quote Pastor Tabitha, “Let’s be praying that the Spirit move in unity and transformation and healing and vulnerability and mobilization…asking that everyone’s eyes will be on Jesus and that hearts will be open.”
Praying the Psalms
In yesterday’s message we took a quick flyover the book of Psalms using the framework from Walter Brueggemann who describes the three general types of psalms as “Orientation, Dis-Orientation, and Re-Orientation.” These Psalms provide guidance for prayer in stable times, unstable times and rebuilding times.
Today, I’d like to encourage you to pray Psalm 61:2 (it’s the Psalm for our reading plan today).
“From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
The image of a high rock reminds me that God gives us security and sight, protection and perspective. Jesus is “the rock that is higher” who protects us and shows us God’s love and guidance. We can call to God from “the ends of the earth” and he will hear us.
May you find strength, security and sight in Christ alone, and may he guide you into and through your week.
Grateful for, praying for and cheering for you,
Josh
PS If you’re interested in the Breuggemann book, it’s “The Spirituality of the Psalms.” If you’d like to order it from a local bookseller, you can do that from the good folks at Hearts and Minds in Dallastown.
The Main Announcements
As we wrap up the summer, here are a few announcements
Welcome to Pastor Casey Harrison
Backpack Blessing/Back to School Sunday — August 10
Welcome Bash & Baptism — August 31
Welcome to Pastor Casey Harrison
Casey currently serves as our Childcare Board Chairperson and as our York City Campus Youth Pastor and now joins us full time as Associate Pastor. He will help in the transition of Pastor Kent Vandervort into retirement next year. Casey brings a wealth of wisdom from his time in the retail world and a wealth of compassion from his walk with Christ that will combine well in this new role.
Be a part of this special back to school blessing!
It’s hard to believe, we’re at that time of year already! We want to bless our kids and teens as they embark on a new year of learning. And we have a special time for kindergartner families afterwards!
Welcome Bash & Baptism!
Custodial Help Needed
This is a part-time position. Please contact Rich Renoll at rrenoll@stillnaz.com for more information or an application.
Grow with us in a Prayer Group
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 at Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build
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.
Habitat for Humanity-Women’s Build
Stillmeadow Women! Build with us Friday, August 15! For more info or to serve, contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.
Pray with us through our July/August Missions Prayer Card
You can submit a prayer request at stillnaz.com/prayerrequest.
Give with us to support Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity welcomes people from all walks of life to make affordable housing. You can give to help fund this housing at stillnaz.com/give
Condolences to…
Lorraine Lauer & Family. Lorraine’s father passed away July 12.