The Truth // Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry, Men’s Retreat, Day2Pray
Dear Easter People!
He is Risen!
In this third week of the Easter Season, we looked at “The Truth of the Resurrected Savior.” Pastor Chastity Frederick’s first sermon as a District Licensed Pastor was convicting and compelling. Check it out on the YCC YouTube here!
In his book “Possible,” William Ury says something like, “I’m not an optimist or a pessimist; I’m a possibilist.” But the believer is invited to adapt that phrase and say, “I’m not an optimist, nor a pessimist; I’m a resurrectionist.” As believers in the truth of Jesus as our Resurrected Savior we look at everything, from our past to our present to our future, through the lens of resurrection. If God could conquer sin and death through the resurrection of Jesus, is there anything too difficult for him?
One practice we want to invite you into is to lament. The disciples walking to Emmaus in Luke 24 “had hoped” that Jesus would be different, but were disappointed with his death. The resurrected Jesus took time to hear them and then to show them God’s redemption plan through scripture. When he broke bread, they knew it was him. Similarly, we’re invited to share with Jesus the areas of our lives where we are facing disappointment and let down. Take time in your prayer times this week to share your lament with him and be quiet before him. Trust him with your sadness and pray, “If you can overcome death and sin, I know you can help me with (insert the trouble you named).”
It is true! He is Risen,
Pastor Josh
PS Keep up with the Living Word Devotionals here.
PPS Pray for our Disaster Team that is serving in Texas this week!
The Main Announcements
Here are the main announcements for this week:
Vacation Bible School 2026
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry Kicks Off in May
Men’s Retreat is May 1-3
Day2Pray4York is April 28
Vacation Bible School 2026
We are getting ready for our VBS “kingdomQuest” June 15 - 18 6:30pm - 8:30pm! Registration is open to all 3yr olds - 5th grade! Register HERE
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry
Saturdays from May - December (weather permitting)We meet behind the SLC church building and go out in our Xtreme Express school bus to Pray, Praise, Play, & Proclaim the good news with kids & families in the Parkway neighborhood. If you are interested in serving with us, go to www.stillnaz.com/serve
Men’s Retreat: May 1-3
May 1 - May 3 @ the Yeshua Center. To register or if you want to know more, you can email Wayne Rumsey at waynerumsey@yahoo.com
Day2Pray: April 28
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.
Grow
Celebrate recovery: Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. This group meets at 6PM on Wednesdays at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403). Free meal at 5:30 pm. Groups for adults, kids and youth @ 6pm!
VBS 2026 - We need volunteers for our VBS 2026 “Kingdom Quest” June 15 - 18! Whether you can help one night or all four, your presence makes a difference! If interested, sign up at stillnaz.com/vbsvol26
Habitat for Humanity - Make a multi-generational impact. May serve days are Saturday the 2nd and Friday the 22nd. If interested in serving, sign up at stillnaz.com/serve
Give
Habitat for Humanity Build- Help Families build safe, afordable homes and a foundation for a better future. You can donate @ stillnaz.com/give
Nazarene Youth Conference -We are so thankful for all who have generously given so far & helping our team get closer to our financial goal! Our final payment due date is May 10 & we need your help to reach the remaining $3800 goal. To donate, go to stillnaz.com/give
Condolences to…
Kyle and Sarah Lingg and family for the passing of his father.
Jill Hamrick and family for the passing of her husband Paul Hamrick.
Carl Rohrbaugh who has lost two brothers (Ed and Denny) recently.
Gregg and Cathy Smith and family for the passing of their daughter, Laura Runkle on March 16. A Celebration of Life will be held at Stillmeadow on May 3. Visitation at 1:00PM, service at 2:30PM.