Purpose & Power, Kids Ministry Opportunities, Family Fall Fest
Dear Stillmeadow Saints,
Are you ready and willing to be empowered to proclaim GodStory to your home, workplace and neighbors?
Yesterday we reflected on Acts 2 and the utterly unique Pentecost moment that occurred 2000 years ago and has left a permanent mark on world history. The Holy Spirit showed up in a mighty way to co-operate with the first disciples who obeyed Jesus and waited in Jerusalem for the gift that the Father had promised.
The disciples knew their purpose was to share the good news of Jesus with the world, and on Pentecost they discovered the personal power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill that purpose. What happened that day is happening today to those who wait and pray and obey.
So, I invite you to consider this question again: Are you ready and willing to be empowered to proclaim GodStory to your home, workplace and neighbors?
I encourage you to set aside time to pray each day, asking God to show you the way to obey in sharing his good news with those around you.
As you do, will you also take a moment to pray for the family of Pastor Ron Grey? He was the district superintendent of the East Jamaica district, with whom we built an eternal friendship and partnered to build up the church in East Jamaica. He was a champion for the good news of Jesus, ready and willing to share GodStory in the market and the street, with anybody he would meet.
Grace and Peace,
Josh
The Main Announcements
As we enjoy the fall, here are a few announcements
Tuesday Night Family Nights
Kids Ministry Opportunities
Family Fall Fest — October 25
Tuesday Night Family Nights in the Fall
We have added children’s programming and adult classes to our current youth ministry and men’s ministry on Tuesday nights! Go to stillnaz.com/familynight for information and registration!
Join Kid’s Ministry
Our Stillnaz Kid’s Ministry is looking for more volunteers with our babies, preschoolers, and elementary kids on Sunday mornings, and on Tuesday nights, where we work to present the story of God in developmentally appropriate ways and to help them discover what it looks like to live a life with Jesus! As I mentioned in our announcements yesterday, all lesson materials are provided. If you are feeling a call in your heart or are interested in serving with our kids, please reach out to bballenger@stillnaz.com or show interest by filling out the form at stillnaz.com/serve.
Family Fall Fest
From 6-8 on October 25, we are going to have a family-friendly blast together with our neighbors.
You can join in by 1) Donating candy! Specially marked boxes will be available to drop your donations before and after the service. Or 2) Serving! Sign up at stillnaz.com/yccfallfest.
Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Both campuses of Stillmeadow are blessed to have dedicated, passionate staff members who truly care for our people. Let's remember and honor the pastoral staff this month with cards, notes of encouragement, gift cards, meals, and get-togethers. Most of all, please keep praying for them and their families.
~Scott Mingus -Church Board Secretary
Custodial Help Needed
This is a part-time position. Please contact Pastor Casey Harrison at charrison@stillnaz.com for more information or an application.
Grow with us in a Life Group
We are all on a discipleship pathway here at Stillmeadow and we believe we can't do it alone. We have life groups of all kinds to deeper our walk as we learn to intentionally share faith and life together in community while practicing the mission of Jesus through conversation, fellowship, prayer, service, and intimacy. You can find a list of our life groups at stillnaz.com/lifegroups.
Serve with us in Kids Ministry
Kids Ministry-Our Stillnaz Kid’s Ministry is looking for more volunteers. There are many ways to serve. Contact Pastor Brooklynn at bballenger@stillnaz.com or click the serve button below to sign-up.
Pray with us through our September and October Missions Prayer Card
You can submit a prayer request at stillnaz.com/prayerrequest.
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Give with us to through tithes.
Why we tithe. In October we’re emphasizing the giving of the tithe. Tithing is how the body of Christ pitches in together to support the mission of the church. It is an act of trust and generosity by giving the first 10% of your income. When you tithe to Stillmeadow, you fund our pastoral and office staff, our ministry programs and the maintenance of our buildings (and more).