Kingdom Parables //8.02.26

Dear Family of God,

Yesterday we wrapped up our second summer series “The Yoke of Jesus” by looking at the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. A question that rings like a bell through each parable: “Is the kingdom of heaven what defines your life?” Each of the parables exposes lies that we believe and they all invite us into a surprising, all-consuming, joy-filled life centered on the King of the kingdom of heaven. I encourage you to tune in to the message from the York City Campus or from the Stillmeadow Lane Campus to think more on this important question.

I also encourage you to write or revisit your previously written Growth Plan. This is a way to intentionally think through and submit the different aspects of your life according to the kingdom.

Another practical way to organize your life around Jesus and the kingdom of heaven is to gather with other believers in a group dedicated to growing in Christ-likeness. Our Fall Session of Discipleship Groups will begin in September, with groups throughout the week. Look below for more details.

I’m grateful for you, praying for you and cheering for you as you allow Jesus to prepare you for what’s ahead and as you look to him through it all.

Pastor Josh

PS…I again encourage you to dig into the Living Word Devotionals and learn from Jesus through scripture. Find the readings here.

The Main Announcements

1. 2026 Fall Discipleship Groups

2. Family Night: September 8

3. Recreation Night: August 8

4. Welcome Bash and Baptisms: August 30

2026 Fall Discipleship Courses

Each of us need each other in our growth journey with Christ. That’s why we have different courses available at Stillmeadow. Beginning in September, we will have the following courses: Intro to Stillmeadow, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and the Marriage Course. We will also have Alpha Youth and Intro to Stillmeadow for teens. Go to stillnaz.com/discipleship to learn more.

Family Night: September 8

Tuesdays in the fall are going to be awesome! Beginning September 8, we will have Bloom (children’s ministry), Ignite (Youth Ministry), YAM (Young Adult Ministry), ManCave (Men’s Ministry), Every Believer Confident (Women’s Ministry), Financial Peace University, and Alpha (for non or new believers). Pray about how you can be involved and who you can invite: check out the group options at stillnaz.com/familynight

Recreation Night: August 8

August 8 4:00-8:00 PM - Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition for all ages! We’ll have softball or wiffle ball, yard games @ the softball field,. A potluck meal will be shared so please sign up to bring a dish & a chair! www.stillnaz.com/rec

Welcome Bash: August 30

Save the date for our next all church gathering when we will celebrate baptisms! Our baptism class will be on Aug 23 @ 9am. You can sign up for baptisms here

Grow

SLC Youth Ministry – Teens! Join a middle school or high school Insight group on Sunday mornings at 10:30 and come to youth group on Tuesday evenings at 6pm

YCC Youth Ministry: IMPACT Youth group Sunday mornings 11am & The Landing youth group Wednesday evenings 5:30pm meal, 6pm group. Come and join the fun!

Serve

 Xtreme Xpress- Saturdays May - December (weather permitting), we go out in our Xtreme Express school bus to Pray, Praise, Play, & Proclaim the good news w/ kids & families in the Parkway neighborhood. If you are interested in serving with us, go to stillnaz.com/serve

Pray

Day2Pray/NIght2Pray July 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. You can sign up for an hour to pray and share your prayer requests here.

Give

Journey House paint party fundraiser: August 8th, 1-3:30pm

Stillmeadow Lane Campus Family Life Center. Cost: $45 per person. For tickets contact Tiffany Stonesifer, 717-779-9167, msunn1973@gmail.com