Whose Party? // Church Board Nominations, Day2Pray, Family Fall Fest
Dear Stillmeadow family,
Jesus was not messing around when he confronted the religious leaders of his day. It is not a stretch to say that each parable he chose in this series of teachings in the Temple (Matthew 21-22) was one that he prayerfully considered before sharing in front of those crowds. He was doing what Psalm 78 describes, opening his mouth with parables to teach the next generation of “the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord” (78:4) so that they would “put their trust in God…not forget his deeds…but keep his commands” (78:7).
The parable of the wedding feast (Matthew 22:1-14) was the final of the trio of parables directly to the political and religious leaders. In this wedding feast narrative, Jesus loudly proclaimed that God’s invitation is for anybody! But just as loudly as he proclaimed that the invitation is for anybody, he also warned that some people foolishly reject God to their own destruction.
What about you? Will you accept the invitation from God? Will you arrange your life around his kingdom agenda? If you’re looking for guidance on that, reread Philippians 4:4-9 for basic kingdom action and attitudes.
What about you? Will you be a servant who carries the invitation to others? Will you arrange your conversations and habits around telling others that God’s invitation is for anybody no matter what? Again, if you’re looking for guidance, reread Philippians 4:4-9 for how to be that kind of servant.
I’m grateful for, cheering for and praying for you!
Grace and Peace,
Josh
PS…Check out the devotionals for this week from Living Word.
PPS…If you missed the messages yesterday, check out the York City Service. The Stillmeadow Lane video was disrupted.
The Main Announcements
Church Board Nominations
Young Adult Ministry Retreat
Dya2Pray/Night2Pray4York
Mum plants wanted
Church Board Nominations
On December 6, we will hold our annual church board elections. You have until October 25 to prayerfully nominate our leaders at stillnaz.com/2026boardNominations.
Young Adult Ministry Retreat
Jan 1-3 at Roxbury Holiness campground. Registration is open! Sign up online at stillnaz.com/yam
Day2Pray/Night2Pray4York is Oct. 27
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! Got a prayer request? Go to stillnaz.com/pray
Mum Plants Wanted
Getting rid of unwanted Mum plants? We will take them! You can drop them off at the garage door in the back parking lot of the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Grow
Clay: A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the fourth Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Habitat Women's build Oct 23: Empowering women to take a proactive role in building, renovating, and advocating for safe, affordable housing in their communities. Every woman can contribute in some way. We need YOU to make this build a success!
Engagement Ministry: Do you have the gift of hospitality? Do you love meeting new people and making them feel welcome? Do you love caring for others in need? Want to help us serve communion? We would love to have you on the team. We will find a place for you.
Can we pray for you? One of the ways that we show love for each other is by taking our needs to God in prayer. Share your prayer request by following the button below.
Give
Community Thanksgiving Dinner @ YCC: Can you help us reach our challenge goals for our meal on November 22? 60 turkeys, #10 cans of green beans, #10 cans of corn! Please donate by Sunday, October 25.
Drop-off: Please leave donations at the entrance door @ YCC
Donating a turkey? Please make arrangements with Pastor Jade at 717-434-3223.
Every donation helps put a warm Thanksgiving meal on the table for our community. Let’s come together and make this dinner a success!
Congratulations
…to Jarrod and Alexis Haar, for the dedication of their daughter, Adria Elizabeth!
…to Lester and Holly Strait, for the adoption and dedication of their daughter, Lydia Elizabeth, and son, Joshua Eric!
…to Andrew Sirk & Felicity Lamb Sirk for the dedication of their son, Dennis Sirk!
…to Ryan and Kristy Bollman on the dedication of the son, Jayce Bollman and their daughter, Savannah Bollman!
…to Yarisma Hernandez on the dedication of her daughter, Kendra Hernandez!