Spiritually Blind // Easter @ Stillnaz, Baptism, Young Adult Conference
Dearly beloved,
“Do you want to become his disciples too?” (John 9:27)
This question from the formerly blind man led the investigation committee of Pharisees to hurl insults at him and eventually accuse him of being “steeped in sin at birth” (John 9:34). Their defensive and accusatory response exposed their own blindness and sin.
The healing Jesus gave to this man was symbolic for all of us. We need light. We need help to see. And Jesus is “the light of the world” (John 9:5) that we need.
Check out the message from Stillmeadow Lane, where we unpacked the connection of spiritual blindness and humility. To recognize our need for Jesus as our light is an act of humility that keeps us on the right path towards unity with and through Christ.
For the season of Lent, the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter, we are considering the role of humility in our pursuit of unity. It takes humility to embrace unity. Interestingly enough, in the English language, the letter U is before the letter I in both of those words. UB4I (You before I) is the invitation to put God and others first in our lives as we pursue our Savior and Unifier, Jesus Christ.
As you follow the Living Word Devotional you will see the theme of blindness and sight, darkness and light, woven throughout the Old and New Testament readings. As you read and pray, I encourage you to:
Ask God to show you your blind spots and help you see yourself and others with his love.
Repeat the first step.
Join me in Unified Prayer for York
As you know, we are praying for unity every day this year. The days between Ash Wednesday (February 18) and Easter (April 5) are a special time of Christian unity in York County, as we join with 29 other congregations in focused prayer for York. Follow the prayer guide available online and at our welcome desks. Integrate the prayers into your morning and mealtime prayers. Let’s watch what God does.
Gratefully Yours,
Josh
The Main Announcements
Here are the main announcements for this week:
Easter at Stillmeadow
Baptisms
Young Adult Conference
Easter Egg Hunt
Baptisms on Easter Sunday
Have you been baptized? Baptism is the first step a believer takes after putting their faith and trust in Jesus. It is a public declaration of faith in Jesus and his people. If you want to be baptized, sign up for our next baptism Sunday at www.stillnaz.com/baptism.
“A Place for Me” Young Adult Conference
March 27th - 6:30pm - 10:00pm & March 28th - 9am - 7:00pm @ Stillmeadow Lane Campus
WHO: All adults aged 18-30s (single, married, divorced, parents, college students, high school seniors, etc.)
Childcare will be provided during breakout sessions on Saturday. During worship sessions on Friday and Saturday, the grace space will be available in the same space as the conference for any parents and their children attending the event.
WHAT: This conference is designed to encourage and empower young adults to find their place and purpose within the church community. Through inspiring worship sessions and speakers, engaging breakout discussions, and opportunities to serve, you will connect with others in the same phase of life and grow in your relationship with Jesus together.
For questions, please contact Kate Grim 717-885-6854.
Easter Egg Hunt 2026
We are switching it up this year and having an Easter Egg hunt on Easter Sunday right after Easter Worship at the Stillmeadow campus! Be sure to invite friends to join in the fun!
Grow
Young Adult ministry
For ages 18 - 30, Our young adults, led by Heath and Kate Grim, meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00PM for community and a group Bible study. Please reach out for location information! For questions, or to let us know you are coming, go to stillnaz.com/lifegroups
Family Ministry
We are looking for volunteers in children (Nursey, Preschool, & Elementary) & youth ministry (youth leaders). Want to know more? Go to stillnaz.com/serve
Day2Pray: March 31 Join us in praying from midnight to midnight, serving our community through prayer. We will end the day in prayer together at Prayer Night at 6:30 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Sign up for your hour to pray at or on the clipboard at the welcome desk. Day2Pray Prayer Guides and Prayer Requests here.
York County United in Prayer
From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, 29 churches are uniting in prayer. Download the prayer guide here.
Give
FIN Fund
Let us join together in helping families in need by contributing to our FIN Fund. To donate, go toGive at stillnaz.com/give or text “Give” to 1-855-974-3801.
Condolences to…
Gregg and Cathy Smith and family for the passing of their daughter, Laura Runkle on March 16.
Mike Graham and family, whose mother Carol passed away on March 9.
The family (Wes, Seth and Candace) of Darla Dunn who passed away on March 6.
Deb Ludwig, whose mother, Janet Corsnitz, passed away on February 21.