Advent Theme: Peace and Our Holiday Schedule
Happy Advent Dear Friends,
On this second week of Advent we focus on the theme of peace.
Dallas Willard once said, “Peace is not the absence of trouble. You can have peace in the midst of trouble. Peace is an awareness of abundance.”
And Hebrews 12:14 says, “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” This peace that we have and that we extend is not something we generate ourselves. It is sourced in God himself.
So, receive this blessing from Hebrews 13:20-21: “May the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen!”
If you missed the first Sunday of Advent with us, be encouraged by Sunday’s messages of hope from Pastor Brad (Stillmeadow Lane) and Pastor Jade and Chastity (York City Campus).
Gratefully Yours,
Josh
The Main Announcements
Here’s the main announcement for this week…our 2025 Holiday Schedule!
Jesus is the reason for the season, right? Here are ways that we’re enjoying and experiencing Jesus together through the holiday season.
December 14: Children’s Happy Birthday Jesus Party
December 16: Youth Group Christmas Party
December 21: Christmas Worship with JTAG (Jesus to all generations) Christmas Choir and Orchestra!
December 24: Christmas Eve Services
December 28: Sabbath Sunday
Save the date!
Young Adult Conference
Mar. 27 - 28
Registration info to come
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 JTAG Choir and Orchestra
We’d love to have you join our inter-generational choir and orchestra! You can sign up on the Serve Button below or at www.stillnaz.com/choir.
Pray with us through our November-December Missions Prayer Card
You can submit a prayer request at stillnaz.com/prayerrequest.
Give
Support the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries response to Hurricane Melissa in the MesoAmerica Region (which includes East Jamaica). Select Nazarene Compassionate Ministries at stillnaz.com/give.
Also text “Give” to 717.444.8161
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Thank you from..
Dear church family,
Thank you so much for the many cards, encouraging notes, memories and gifts celebrating my retirement! I feel blessed to have been able to serve God and you over these last 20 years in the church office, and look forward to continuing to serve in other ways in the future. You are loved and appreciated!
Karon Kagan
Congratulations to…
Dwayn and Loudena Ocansey for their wedding on November 23.
Janell and Ethan Greer and family for the birth of their daughter Isa on November 5.
Condolences to…
The family of Sharon Haase who passed away on November 21.
The family of Kimber Love who passed away on November 24.