Dear Stillmeadow family,
It was an honor and privilege to have Pastor Tonya Tobe from Washington, DC’s Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene with us in our services yesterday. If you were not able to be with us or you want to be encouraged again, please check our her message on YouTube (Stillmeadow Lane or York City Campus).
The central point from the parable Jesus told in Matthew 25:1-13 was this: “Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” The central question from that point is this: Are you keeping watch? Is your attention directed to Jesus in everything?
We live in a time when people are literally paying for your attention. Think of the millions spent on advertisements. But no one has paid more than Jesus himself: he gave his life for you.
My prayer for you this week is that you would pay attention to the one who paid it all for you. Keep watch and let your life reflect his life.
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.
The Main Announcements
Foster Care Initiative (Meet Up on Nov 15)
Family Advent Experience: November 22
Community Thanksgiving Meal
Family Caroling Dec 11
JTAG Christmas
Foster Care Initiative
We want to raise up Resource (Foster) Families and care communities in the church to provide safe, loving and stable homes for foster children in York County. Go to stillnaz.com/fostercare if you are interested in praying, fostering children, or supporting resource families. Also, if you’re a foster family looking for support, you can sign the form on that page as well. We’re having a Meet Up on Sunday, November 15 at 9 in our Grace Chapel at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Family Advent Experience: November 22
On our Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we are having our Family Advent Experience on November 22 to prepare for the Advent Season that begins November 29. This family service will include all generations in highlighting the story of God who came among us. There are no small groups or children’s ministries that morning as we will all join together at 10AM in the Family Life Center.
Thanksgiving Meal @ YCC November 22
Join our annual Community Thanksgiving Feast where we come together with other area churches to serve our neighbors. Sign up to serve or come and enjoy the meal (2-5PM). Also, we’re looking for 25 more turkeys! More info at stillnaz.com/givethanks26
Family Caroling: December 11
All generations are invited to meet at Stillmeadow Lane on December 11 at 6PM. We’ll go caroling in our Stillmeadow Neighborhoods and then gather for fellowship and hot chocolate!
JTAG Christmas: December 13
Join us on Sunday, Dec 13 @ 10am for our annual JTAG (Jesus to All Generations) Christmas event at Stillmeadow Lane! This is a family service, so children will join us for the worship time! If you’re interested in being a part of the choir or orchestra, sign up at stillnaz.com/choir.
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Children's Ministry: Kids! Join children's ministry that is offered during our Sunday worship services! Also, come to our mid-week offerings, Bloom, that meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm to collect badges and learn the Word of God!
JTAG Christmas w/ Choir Dec 13:
Rehearsal dates are: Wednesday Night Read Through: 12/02 Sunday Evening 12/06 at 5:00P, Wednesday Night Rehearsal: 12/09 at 6:30P, Saturday - "Dress" Rehearsal: 12/12 at 9:00A. Sunday Morning Worship Team Run Throughs: 12/13 at 8:15A. Want to join the choir? Go to stillnaz.com/choir
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.
Keystone Family Alliance: Support Keystone as they mobilize families and congregations to care for the nearly 12,000 children in foster care in PA. Select “keystone” in our online giving or write “keystone” in your memo line. keyfam.org