Advent Theme: Joy, Our Holiday Schedule and YA Retreat
Happy Advent Dear Friends,
On this third week of Advent we focus on the theme of Joy. We believe that true joy is found in Jesus, the Lion of Judah and the Lamb who was slain, “whose blood purchased people from every tribe and language and people and nation…to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God.” (Revelation 5:9-10) Read that description again!
What Jesus did for us on the cross was to bring together the beautiful diversity of humanity into a singular kingdom with the sacred task of serving our God. The scene of worship in Revelation 5 is an inspiring reminder that the only one worthy of worship is God!
So, as we go about this season, let us worship the one who is worthy of it all. Let us beware of putting our trust and devotion in anything less than the eternal Victor, Jesus Christ.
If you missed the 3rd Sunday of Advent with us, be encouraged by Sunday’s messages of Joy from Pastor Josh (Stillmeadow Lane) and Pastor Jade and Chastity (York City Campus).
Gratefully Yours,
Josh
The Main Announcements
Here are the main announcements for this week:
2025 Holiday Schedule
A Day2Pray on December 23
Save the Date: Vision Sunday and Chili/Soup Cook Off on January 25
Save the Date: Young Adult Conference on March 27
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
A Day2Pray on December 23
There is power in united prayer. We are uniting Stillmeadow in 24 hours of prayer for York on the Fourth Tuesday of every month. Sign up for an hour at the welcome desks and find a guide for prayer here: www.stillnaz.com/prayerrequest
Vision Sunday & Chili/Soup Cook Off on January 25
Let’s celebrate God’s faithfulness in 2025 and look forward to His work in 2026. stillnaz.com/visionsundaycookoff
Save the date!
Young Adult Conference
Mar. 27 - 28
Registration info to come
Grow
Entering 2026 gives an opportunity to consider our daily habits and weekly rhythms. We invite you to use a Personal Growth Plan to open your 2026 to God’s grace. We’re also partnering with Living Word in a weekly devotional. Find both at stillnaz.com/growthplan
Serve Texas is still cleaning up after the disastrous floods of the summer. If you’d like to serve on a team going to help rebuild in April 2026, sign up on the form at the link below.
stillnaz.com/serve.
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
NEW online giving platform launching in Jan 2026!
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.
Condolences to…
The family of Kimber Love who passed away on November 24.