Foster Care Initiative, Gather and Give, Advent Experience, Thanksgiving Dinner
Dear Stillmeadow Saints,
Be encouraged and challenged by what the author to the Hebrews said in 11:1-3. Each line is like a rung on a ladder, leading upward to Jesus. Each has something to celebrate, contemplate and apply. I encourage you to slowly engage this and revisit it through the week.
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Seriously, go back and read that again.
I am grateful for you and the cloud of witnesses that we are surrounded by. I am praying for perseverance in the race marked out for you, for awe-filled attention to Jesus in all things. He finished the race already and is cheering you on in yours.
Just Mercy Month Emphasis: Foster Care Initiative
In our second week of our Just Mercy Month, we emphasized the work that our Foster Care Initiative is doing among foster and adoptive families. Check out www.stillnaz.com/justmercy for ways you can get involved, or read them further down in the email.
Grace and Peace,
Josh
PS If you missed the services yesterday, we missed you! Check out the message at Stillmeadow Lane and York City Campus.
The Main Announcements
As we enjoy the fall, here are a few announcements
Gather and Give — November 15
Advent Experience — November 23
Thanksgiving Dinner — November 23
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
Advent Experience
On Sunday, November 23 we will have a special family service to prepare for the Advent season that begins November 30. The message will be given through interactive skits and kid-friendly games. It’s holy fun! We’ll have one service at 10:00AM at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Grace Space will be available for young kids who have the wiggles. Early Childhood room will be open & 2yr olds can be dropped off across from the EC room after the worship portion of the family service.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 23 at 2:00PM at York City Campus. Volunteers are needed! Sign-up at stillnaz.com/givethanks25.
Crisis Care Kits
288!! That is how many Crisis Care Kits have been donated so far this year. These are delivered to Fawn Grove Compassionate Ministries Center and sent nationally and internationally for people displaced by war or natural disasters. Thank you for your donations! The need is ongoing and the list of items for making kits are listed HERE.
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 Course
Courses- We are all on a discipleship pathway here in Stillmeadow and we have many intermittent courses that help equip each of us in spiritual formation. Our courses can be found at stillnaz.com/courses.
Serve with us in the Foster Care Initiative
Become a resource family - Our goal is to have more than enough foster families than children in care. Is God calling you to answer the call to open your home? You will be contacted and guided through the process.
Join a Stillnaz care community - 90% of foster parents will quit fostering before the 2 year mark. With a supportive community, 90% of them will foster past 2 years. A few hours a week of support can make a huge difference for foster parents and the children they serve. The Care Community will commit to: At least 1 year of service to the family, provide 1 meal a week, babysitting at least once month and meeting the needs the family may have throughout their fostering journey.
Lead a Care Community-Each Care Community needs a coordinator to be the point person for the resource family and the Care Community. This coordinator will connect with the resource family regularly about their needs and communicate those needs to the rest of the Care Community
Join Gateway - Sign up to receive emails of tangible needs posted by caseworkers that you can meet. Keyfam.org/gatewayform
Pray -For resource families and children.
Pray with us through our November-December Missions Prayer Card
You can submit a prayer request at stillnaz.com/prayerrequest.
Give with us to support Keystone Family Alliance.
Keystone Family Alliance is comprised of representatives from different churches around the state of Pennsylvania, to educate, motivate, and equip every Christian in the state of Pennsylvania on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children, both locally and globally. Support the mission by giving to the “Keystone” on stillnaz.com/give or to “York County” at www.keyfam.org/donate.
Quarterly Giving Statement
Stillmeadow accomplishes its mission of Jesus to All Generations through the faithful generosity of God’s people. Because our accountability and transparency are important below is our quarterly income and expense report for the most recent quarter.
Congratulations to…
Janell and Ethan Greer and family for the birth of their daughter Isa on November 5.
Condolences to…
Kelly Kile and Family. Kelly’s mother passed away October 14.