Day2Pray and Prayer Night, Karon Kagan Retirement, Holidays
Dear Stillmeadow Saints,
Yesterday was filled with joy, from the Family Advent Experience to the Eastside Thanksgiving Dinner. Thanks to all who participated and helped! We served 1100 meals at the dinner. And all of our nursing home blessing gift tags were taken (don’t forget to return them by Dec 7). Praise God!
Tomorrow is A Day2Pray (November 25)
Last month we began the monthly routine of setting aside 24 hours as a church to pray. We want to experience the life-changing power of God in our midst and in our community like we see in the prayer-filled life of the church of Acts. So, we’re calling on you to join in.
You can participate in one or two ways. 1) You can set aside an hour to pray, using the prayer guide at the bottom of the prayer request page. Some of you signed up for an hour on the list outside the worship center, and others are keeping your spot from last month. If you didn’t sign up, just choose an hour that works for you. And 2) You can join us for Prayer Night from 6:30-8:00 at Stillmeadow Lane.
This is a week to be thankful
During this week of gratitude, know that I and the pastoral team at Stillmeadow are so thankful for each of you. And we’re thankful for the expressions of appreciate you shared during Pastor’s Appreciation Month. But more, we thank God we get to be on the planet at the same time as you, to witness the work of his Spirit and participate in the mission of his Son together.
Gratefully,
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
Here are a few announcements:
Karon Kagan Retirement Celebration (November 30)
Holiday Schedule
Karon Kagan Retirement Celebration — November 30
Karon Kagan Retirement Celebration is November 30
Karon Kagan, who has served on our church administration staff for 20+ years, just retired on November 20. We want to celebrate her this Sunday between our two services with cake and light refreshments. Bring a card, gift card, or both to show your appreciation. There will also be an encouragement station with paper and pens to write her a note of thanks!
Put these dates in your calendar and pray about who to bring with you!
December 14: Children’s Happy Birthday Jesus Party (9:00,AM 10:30AM)
December 16: Ignite Youth Group Christmas Party (6:00PM)
December 21: Christmas Celebration with JTAG Choir and Orchestra (10:00AM)
December 24: Christmas Eve Services (4:00 at York City Campus, 7:00 at Stillmeadow Lane)
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 with Habitat for Humanity
We serve with Habitat for Humanity on the first Saturday and third Friday of every month. Sign up on the calender here. Sign up for the job labeled “Stillmeadow” and use the password “StiLL”. You will be asked to create a Habitat account and sign waivers if this is your first time. Any questions? Contact Sue Cox.
Pray with us through our November-December Missions Prayer Card
You can submit a prayer request at stillnaz.com/prayerrequest.
Give with us to the Just Mercy Month Ministries
In November we have emphasized our partnership with Good News Global Ministries and their work in York County Prison, with Keystone Family Alliance and their work with foster families, and with Habitat for Humanity and their work with affordable housing. We invite you to give to those ministries. Look at www.stillnaz.com/justmercy for details.
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.