A Day 2 Pray, Family Fall Fest, Gather and Give
Dear Stillmeadow Saints,
I believe God is calling us to pray and serve like the early church in Acts. In Acts 4, we see a wall-shaking prayer time in response to the persecution the apostles experienced. Within that prayer we are giving a pattern to follow ourselves. I encourage you to pray with the saints with this pattern:
Praise God for his sovereign power over creation
Thank God for his revelation to humanity through scripture and history
Recognize the holiness and servitude of Jesus
Name the present threats
Ask for boldness to speak God’s word
Request God’s healing hand in our community
A Day 2 Pray: October 28
We have a special opportunity to follow the early church in their prayers. Every fourth Tuesday has been set aside for our Prayer Nights (6:30-8:00pm at Stillmeadow Lane), and beginning this month, we’re setting the entire day aside for prayer. We know that Jesus is constantly interceding for us (Romans 8:34), and we want to join him by covering every hour of that day with prayer. If you signed up already, here is the list to remind you what hour you chose. We will also have prayer guides on Sunday.
I thank God for each of you. He has so much good in store for us as we seek him together. I’m praying right now as I type these words that God would greatly encourage and embolden you with the love and power of his Spirit.
Grace and Peace,
Josh
PS If you missed the services yesterday, we missed you! Be encouraged by the Stillmeadow Lane Service or the York City Campus service.
The Main Announcements
As we enjoy the fall, here are a few announcements
Kids Ministry Opportunities
Family Fall Fest — October 25
Gather and Give — November 15
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
This Saturday, October 25, from 6-8, we will 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.
Gather & Give Pasta Dinner
Youth Ministries is excited to announce a special event coming to Stillmeadow Lane on Saturday, November 15th! GATHER & GIVE PASTA DINNER! There will also be an interactive dessert auction and silent auction!
This event will help raise funds for our youth to participate in Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC ’26)!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15th @ the Stillmeadow campus 400 STILLMEADOW LANE, YORK, PA 17404
START TIME @ 5:00PM
Adults $18/Ticket & Children 10 & Under $10/Ticket
Click HERE to get tickets
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).
Condolences to…
Kelly Kile and Family. Kelly’s mother passed away October 14.