Romania Mission, Strengths 101, Free Books
L U K E 2 1 : 3 4 - 2 2 : 6
“Be always on the watch,” Jesus warned his disciples and instructed them to pray so they could stand firm. No one is immune to the anxieties of life. Over time, the cares of this world will overwhelm a person who caters to the whims of the crowd. The chief priests and teachers of the law were afraid of the people. They had studied the written scriptures their entire lives, but bowed to public opinion. They knew what they should do but lacked the fortitude to commit to God.
Likewise, Judas had heard Jesus’s words for three years but had not taken them to heart. Day after day, he sat in the shadow of the Master but stayed on the outskirts. He did not seek God’s Will but sought personal gain. Disillusioned, he let down his guard and allowed Satan to overcome his will. The result was his betrayal of Jesus.
How can we find the strength to ignore public opinion and live our lives according to God’s plans? How can we live, not in Jesus’ shadow, but be firmly in the center of His will? The answer to both questions, of course, is through prayer, studying, and applying the Scriptures.
Scott Mingus, Sr.
This comes from the Lenten Devotional Guide put together by Stillmeadow Nazarenes for your personal time with Jesus. Each Sunday features a “Family Guide” that households can use together. Pick up a guide on Sunday or sign up to get the daily devos in your inbox at the button below.
Be encouraged by our missionary message from this weekend:
Prayer Week: April 11-15
We will conclude our Lenten Season with Prayer Week Services on April 11-15 at 7PM.
Monday-Wednesday services will be at York City Campus.
Thursday-Friday services will be at Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Each night will feature a different prayer focus.
Romanian Mission
Do you know what happened in 1992? Well, listen to Jon’s message to hear how God started something in Jonathan in York that is continuing in Romania to this day. Also, tune in to hear how God is mobilizing his people in Romania to minister to their neighbors and welcome Ukrainian refugees.
Stay connected to Jonathan on Facebook or send him an email.
Support him by selecting “Missionary-J. Phillips” here.
Support the Ukrainian refugees by giving here.
Strengths 101
Discover your key strengths! This class will take place Saturday March 26th, 8:30AM-4PM in the Sprenkle House Ground Fl. Email pastorkent@stillnaz.com for more information. You can register for this class below or by texting “Strengths” to 717-444-8161.
Free Books and Upcoming Building Transitions
Over the past two years we adjusted our building usage to the COVID pandemic and discovered new ways to more effectively use the building God has given us on Stillmeadow Lane. To provide greater security and flow for our children’s ministries, we have moved all children on Sunday mornings to the east side of the building. We have moved Sunday morning youth ministry to the center of our building and have moved adult worship to the west side of our building, the Family Life Center. Our staff and the trustees of our board are working together to update the building, so be on the watch for updates!
As part of the building transition, we are downsizing our library and giving out free books! Thanks to Lynda and Jeff Phillips for their faithful work with the library over the years and through this transition! The books will be available through Easter.
Youth Pretzel Sandwich Sale
You can earn some dough towards upcoming youth events selling pretzel sandwiches! SAll orders and payments to be submitted by Tuesday, 3/15. Sellers will participate in making the sandwiches on Tuesday, 3/22 prior to the start of Ignite. Order forms are at the Youth Booth. Questions? Contact Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net.
Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of parent volunteers to help with slicing Pretzel Sandwich meats on Sunday, 3/20 following the morning services. Your time goes towards the profit for your child. Contact Jennifer to confirm your availability.
Responding to the Russian war against Ukraine
If you missed the message from last week, here are a few ways to trust Jesus and support the Ukrainians through these troubling times.
Congratulations To…
Sam and Rachael Miller. Baby girl Sophia arrived February 3rd.
Condolences To…
Glen, Heather and Heath Grim-Glen’s father, Heath’s Grandfather, Glen Grim Sr. passed away February 20.
Steve and Betty Babinchak —Steve’s brother John Babinchak passed away February 17.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Lent has begun, Free Books and New Groups
P S A L M 9 1 : 1 - 2 , 9 - 1 6
Friend, do you long for a moment of silence from the noise of this chaotic world? Do you desire to find perfect rest curling up in the lap of your Heavenly Father? I challenge you to take a moment right here and now to breathe HIM in and just lay back into His wide-open arms. Cry out to Jesus! May His peace overwhelm you and take you to a place of stillness.
I love acronyms and one of my favorites is P. R.A.Y (Praise-Repent-Ask-Yield). Sounds easy enough, right? I must confess yielding is difficult for me. Have you ever heard the phrase “silence is golden”? This act of yielding requires us to be “actively silent” before our God to hear Him speak.
The philosopher Plato said, “Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” I pray that the Lord will give you wisdom to speak when needed and strength to keep silent when necessary.
Sometimes we say more without words.
Lord, wrap us in the knowledge of YOU so that our trust is no longer in YOU but is YOU. Help us find perfect trust in resting in You and Your forever faithfulness. Amen.
LORRAINE LAUER
This comes from the Lenten Devotional Guide put together by Stillmeadow Nazarenes for your personal time with Jesus. Each Sunday features a “Family Guide” that households can use together. Pick up a guide on Sunday or sign up to get the daily devos in your inbox at the button below.
Be encouraged by our messages from this weekend:
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
Prayer Week: April 11-15
We will conclude our Lenten Season with Prayer Week Services on April 11-15 at 7PM.
Monday-Wednesday services will be at York City Campus.
Thursday-Friday services will be at Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Each night will feature a different prayer focus.
Free Books and Upcoming Building Transitions
Over the past two years we adjusted our building usage to the COVID pandemic and discovered new ways to more effectively use the building God has given us on Stillmeadow Lane. To provide greater security and flow for our children’s ministries, we have moved all children on Sunday mornings to the east side of the building. We have moved Sunday morning youth ministry to the center of our building and have moved adult worship to the west side of our building, the Family Life Center. Our staff and the trustees of our board are working together to update the building, so be on the watch for updates!
As part of the building transition, we are downsizing our library and giving out free books! Thanks to Lynda and Jeff Phillips for their faithful work with the library over the years and through this transition! The books will be available through Easter.
New Adult Discipleship Groups
"The Cycle of Victorious Living" beginning March 6th for parents, grandparents and mentors and "Membership Class" beginning March 6th for all those interested in knowing more about membership in the church. For more information and to register go to stillnaz.com/discipleship. IF: Gathering 2022
Save the date for our Women’s Conference! March 4th 7-10:30PM & March 5th 10AM-5:00PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Registration is $10 for the conference. You can register until Friday. Pretzel Sandwich lunch orders are now closed.
https://watch.if2022.com/register/join-group?groupid=19352
Feel free to bring a snack to share Friday night and Saturday. Any questions, help with registering, or help with childcare, please contact Tabitha Martin at 717-578-5685.
Youth Pretzel Sandwich Sale
You can earn some dough towards upcoming youth events selling pretzel sandwiches! SAll orders and payments to be submitted by Tuesday, 3/15. Sellers will participate in making the sandwiches on Tuesday, 3/22 prior to the start of Ignite. Order forms are at the Youth Booth. Questions? Contact Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net.
Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of parent volunteers to help with slicing Pretzel Sandwich meats on Sunday, 3/20 following the morning services. Your time goes towards the profit for your child. Contact Jennifer to confirm your availability.
Responding to the Russian war against Ukraine
If you missed the message from earlier this week, here are a few ways to trust Jesus through these troubling times.
Congratulations To…
Sam and Rachael Miller. Baby girl Sophia arrived February 3rd.
Condolences To…
Glen, Heather and Heath Grim-Glen’s father, Heath’s Grandfather, Glen Grim Sr. passed away February 20.
Steve and Betty Babinchak —Steve’s brother John Babinchak passed away February 17.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Responding to the Earthquake
Dear Stillmeadow Family and Friends,
Greetings in the strong name of our Resurrected King, the Alpha and Omega, the friend of Sinners, the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ.
This week the countries of Turkey and Syria have been hit with a devastating earthquake. What can we do in the face of such tragedy? Here are a few ways to respond.
GRIEVE
Pour out your feelings of hurt and sadness about the loss of life. Tell God how horrible you think this is. Remember He is “the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3)
SUPPORT FINANCIALLY
The Church of the Nazarene has been ministering in Syria for 100 years, especially reaching out to refugees and those in need (read this article for a brief history). We have the opportunity to partner with them in serving those in need. The initial response is focused on distributing food, providing needed supplies like blankets, and sheltering people whose homes were destroyed. To support the Church of the Nazarene’s response to the devastating earthquake in Syria, please donate now by giving to the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Earthquake Crisis Fund: https://give.ncm.org/donate/140021
SEND CRISIS CARE KITS
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries provides quick help by having Crisis Care Kits ready to distribute in times of need. You can help by creating and donating Crisis Care Kits.
1 Shampoo (12 to 18 oz.) tape flip top
2 Bars of Soap (bath size or larger)
1 Toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz.)
3 Toothbrushes (in original packaging)
1 Box of Band-Aids (30 or more)
1 Fingernail clipper (no toenail clipper)
1 Sturdy hair comb for all hair types
2 Hand towels
4 Pocket-sized pkgs. facial tissue
1 Beanie Baby-size stuffed toy
Each Crisis Care Kit (CCK) should contain only the items/quantities listed. $2 donation per kit will pay shipping. (Donation for shipping can be placed in offering box)
Place all items into a 2-2.5-gallon zip-lock bag. You can drop your kit off in the room for compassionate ministry donations.
This list can also be found at www.stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISES
When we are confronted with this kind of news, it can stir up the sadness and fear. Christians counter the fear of the unknown with what we do know. Here are some helpful verses that we can say aloud when we are afraid.
Proverbs 3:5–”Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Jeremiah 29:11, 13–”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future…You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
John 14:27–”Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
Hebrews 13:5b–God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
PRAY
Cover the victims, their loved ones, the churches, the government, the aid workers in prayer.
If you don’t know what to pray, use the Psalms to pray. Consider Psalm 31, 46, & 55.
And if you need prayer, let us know at www.stillnaz.com/pray.
“The Lord Almighty is with us” (Psalm 46:11)
“[Our] times are in [His] hands” (Psalm 31:15) so,
“Cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you” (Psalm 55:22)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Pastoral Team
Ash Wednesday (next week), IF:Gathering, New Groups
Dear Family of God,
Today’s reading (John 21:1-15) has one of my favorite Jesus quotes:
Come and have breakfast! (John 21:12)
Jesus is always hospitable and welcoming.
And the story surrounding this breakfast invitation is a powerful reminder. The disciples fished all night on their own strength and came up empty, but when they obeyed Jesus they came up abundantly.
So, today! Let us listen to the One who meets us after our weary nights, and let us obey Him and experience abundance and intimacy with Him.
Follow the Daily Readings with our Sermon Reflections.
Be encouraged by our messages from this weekend:
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh
York City Campus-Pastor Isabell Clark
Preparing for Lent
“Lent” is the season the church spends focused on the time before Jesus’ death. It is a season we are invited to practice “dying to ourselves” by giving up something and replacing it with prayer or worship.
We begin our Lenten Season with our Ash Wednesday Service at 7PM on March 2 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We will conclude our Lenten Season with Prayer Week Services on April 11-15.
Once again, Stillmeadow Nazarenes have worked together to produce a Lenten Devotional Guide that you can use for personal time with Jesus. Each Sunday features a “Family Guide” that households can use together. You can pick up a guide on Sunday February 27 or sign up to get the daily devos in your inbox at the button below.
New Adult Discipleship Groups
"The Cycle of Victorious Living" beginning March 6th for parents, grandparents and mentors and "Membership Class" beginning March 6th for all those interested in knowing more about membership in the church. For more information and to register go to stillnaz.com/discipleship. IF: Gathering 2022
Save the date for our Women’s Conference! March 4th 7-10:30PM & March 5th 10AM-5:00PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Registration is $10 for the conference. Please register by March 1st at this link:
https://watch.if2022.com/register/join-group?groupid=19352
If you would like a pretzel sandwich meal for $7 waiting for you on March 5th text “lunch” to 717-444-8161, or register by February 25th at this link:
https://stillnaz.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/9ab2d034-6f90-4db7-87f1-39d3048a025e
Feel free to bring a snack to share Friday night and Saturday. Any questions, help with registering, or help with childcare, please contact Tabitha Martin at 717-578-5685.
Youth! Pretzel Sandwich Sale!
Earn some dough towards your upcoming youth events selling pretzel sandwiches! Sale starts now and all orders and payments to be submitted by Tuesday, 3/15. Sellers will participate in making the sandwiches on Tuesday, 3/22 prior to the start of Ignite. Stop by the Youth Booth for an order form. Questions? Contact Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net.
Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of parent volunteers to help with slicing Pretzel Sandwich meats on Sunday, 3/20 following the morning services. Your time goes towards the profit for your child. More information to follow. Contact Jennifer to confirm your availability.
Employment Opportunities
Part-time custodial staff needed. Some lifting may be required. For more information or application contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Congratulations To…
Sam and Rachael Miller. Baby girl Sophia arrived February 3rd.
Condolences To…
Glen, Heather and Heath Grim-Glen’s father, Heath’s Grandfather, Glen Grim Sr. passed away recently.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Preparing for Lent, Membership Class
Dear Family of God,
“What is truth?”
In the final hours of Jesus we hear Pilate ask Jesus this question (John 18:38). And we see the Jewish leaders twist the truth to get rid of Jesus and we see Peter deny the truth to escape the pain of knowing Jesus. But Jesus does not hide, twist or deny the truth. Because He is “the way, the TRUTH, and the life” (John 14:6). And his “truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
A Prayer
Deception lies all around,
Blinding us to Your holy ground.
May our ears hear Your sound,
As we rest in being found.
A Blessing
“As you go about your day, may His truth guide you in what you think, how you process all that is happening, how you plan what is next. Truth is with you. And the truth will set you free.”
Follow the Daily Readings with our Sermon Reflections.
Be encouraged by our messages from this weekend:
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh
York City Campus-Pastor Jade and Chastity Frederick
Preparing for Lent
“Lent” is the season the church spends focused on the time before Jesus’ death. It is a season we are invited to practice “dying to ourselves” by giving up something and replacing it with prayer or worship.
We begin our Lenten Season with our Ash Wednesday Service at 7PM on March 2 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We will conclude our Lenten Season with Prayer Week Services on April 11-15.
Once again, Stillmeadow Nazarenes have worked together to produce a Lenten Devotional Guide that you can use for personal time with Jesus. Each Sunday features a “Family Guide” that households can use together. You can pick up a guide on Sunday March 6 or sign up to get the daily devos in your inbox at the button below.
New Adult Discipleship Groups
"The Cycle of Victorious Living" beginning March 6th for parents, grandparents and mentors and "Membership Class" beginning March 6th for all those interested in knowing more about membership in the church. For more information and to register go to stillnaz.com/discipleship. Would You Like to be Baptized?
We would love to celebrate your life in Christ through baptism February 27th. If you’d like to be baptized, please sign up at stillnaz.com/baptism ! Baptism Class is this Sunday, February 20th at 9AM.
IF: Gathering 2022
Save the date for our Women’s Conference! March 4th 7-10:30PM & March 5th 10AM-5:00PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Registration is $10 for the conference. Please register by March 1st at this link:
https://watch.if2022.com/register/join-group?groupid=19352
If you would like a pretzel sandwich meal for $7 waiting for you on March 5th text “lunch” to 717-444-8161, or register by February 25th at this link:
https://stillnaz.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/9ab2d034-6f90-4db7-87f1-39d3048a025e
Feel free to bring a snack to share Friday night and Saturday. Any questions, help with registering, or help with childcare, please contact Tabitha Martin at 717-578-5685.
Employment Opportunities
Part-time custodial staff needed. Some lifting may be required. For more information or application contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Congratulations To…
Sam and Rachael Miller. Baby girl Sophia arrived February 3rd.
Condolences To…
Join us in praying for comfort for our church family members.
Pastor John Farley and Family—John’s grandfather passed away January 23.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Faith Promise, Parents Night Out, (New) Parents Small Group
Dear Stillmeadow Family!
What a joy to have Pastor Jerry and Toni Porter share with us about how Jesus is the Way for the world! They also challenged us to join them in sharing the good news about Jesus through giving in Faith Promise.
Review their message here: Sunday’s Service
WOULD YOU JOIN US IN SUPPORTING NAZARENE MISSIONS THROUGH FAITH PROMISE?
For more information about Faith Promise and to sign up to give, click the button below.
In today’s reading, Jesus told the disciples that they’d face opposition in following Him. But listen to what He said:
“You do not belong to the world,
but I have chosen you out of the world.”
They were chosen out of the world not to escape the world but to be sent to the world.
Consider this as you go about your day: Jesus has chosen you and you belong to Him.
Take the Abundant Life Challenge for 2022
On January 23 we were invited to experience God’s abundance together in 2022 in three ways. First, write and follow a personal growth plan for maturing in Jesus. Second, join a group and grow with others. Third, find a way to serve at Stillmeadow.
You can find out more and sign up for all three by clicking the button below.
Super Bowl LVI Family Party
Sunday, February 13 at York City Campus (350 Chestnut St). Doors open at 6PM. Wear your favorite team gear! Event is FREE, donations accepted. Refreshments provided! Invite your football friends!
New Small Group For Parents
Would You Like to be Baptized?
We would love to celebrate your life in Christ through baptism February 27th. If you’d like to be baptized, please sign up at stillnaz.com/baptism !
IF: Gathering 2022
Save the date for our Women’s Conference! March 4th 7-10:30PM & March 5th 10AM-5:00PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Registration is $10 for the conference. Please register by March 1st at this link:
https://watch.if2022.com/register/join-group?groupid=19352
If you would like a pretzel sandwich meal for $7 waiting for you on March 5th text “lunch” to 717-444-8161, or register by February 25th at this link:
https://stillnaz.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/9ab2d034-6f90-4db7-87f1-39d3048a025e
Feel free to bring a snack to share Friday night and Saturday. Any questions, help with registering, or help with childcare, please contact Tabitha Martin at 717-578-5685.
Employment Opportunities
Part-time custodial staff needed. Some lifting may be required. For more information or application contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Congratulations To…
Sam and Rachael Miller. Baby girl Sophia arrived February 3rd.
Condolences To…
Join us in praying for comfort for our church family members.
Pastor John Farley and Family—John’s grandfather passed away January 23.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
The Porters, Faith Promise, and IF!
Dear Stillmeadow Family!
This Sunday, February 6, Jerry and Toni Porter will tell us about their adventures in sharing the faith around the globe. It is a privilege to be a part of a global church family!
Pray about how you can financially join in!
As they come, pray about how to financially support the mission through Faith Promise giving. We encourage you to give above your regularly tithes to the global mission! Come Sunday to hear more!
(Oh yeah, the Porters are still going to preach in our “I Am” Series!)
Today’s reading in John 13, shows Jesus at his fullest, loving his disciples through washing their feet. And when Peter resisted, Jesus said:
“You do not realize now what I am doing,
but later you will understand.”
Following Jesus is the process of moving from “not realizing what God is doing” to “understanding.” And the process is in His timing, not ours.
Peter did not fully understand that the Way of the Messiah was the Way of the Servant. He hadn’t seen the crucifixion yet. But years after the resurrection, most assuredly under the influence of the love he received from the Servant Messiah that day, he wrote: “Love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Pet 4:8-10).
Let us serve like that, even though we do not fully understand what God is doing.
Follow the Daily Readings with our Sermon Reflections.
Review Sunday’s Message:
Stillmeadow Lane Campus: Pastor Josh
York City Campus: Pastor Jade and Chas
Take the Abundant Life Challenge for 2022
On January 23 we were invited to experience God’s abundance together in 2022 in three ways. First, write and follow a personal growth plan for maturing in Jesus. Second, join a group and grow with others. Third, find a way to serve at Stillmeadow.
You can find out more and sign up for all three by clicking the button below.
Super Bowl LVI Family Party
Sunday, February 13 at York City Campus (350 Chestnut St). Doors open at 6PM. Wear your favorite team gear! Event is FREE, donations accepted. Refreshments provided! Invite your football friends!
New Small Group For Parents
Would You Like to be Baptized?
We would love to celebrate your life in Christ through baptism February 27th. If you’d like to be baptized, please sign up at stillnaz.com/baptism !
IF: Gathering 2022
Save the date for our Women’s Conference! March 4th 7-10:30PM & March 5th 10AM-5:00PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Stay tuned for more information!
Employment Opportunities
Full-time Facilities Manager needed. Duties may include managing multi campus facility use, over sight of repair and maintenance and managing custodial staff. Some lifting may be required. Contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246. Part-time custodial staff needed. Some lifting may be required. For more information or application contact Mike Crone at mcrone@stillnaz.com or 717-324-2754.
Condolences To…
Join us in praying for comfort for our church family members.
Pastor John Farley and Family—John’s grandfather passed away January 23.
Larry and Jody Ritchey-Larry’s mother (Orpha Arlene Ritchey) passed away January 9.
Nathan and Jessica Hurlbert—Nathan’s father (Gary Hurlbert) passed away January 5.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Stillmeadow Weekly — Abundant Life Challenge, Parents Night Out
Dear Stillmeadow Family!
(we’ve updated our website, and also switched the name of our weekly email from Welcome Wednesday to Stillmeadow Weekly…and this is the first Stillmeadow Weekly…now onto the news!)
In “The Way” E Stanley Jones said that faith in Jesus is not just something you hold, but something that holds you.
And that goes right with today’s reading in John 10 where Jesus says that his sheep cannot be snatched from his hand. His hold on you cannot be broken. Believers cannot be snatched from the loving hand of our saving shepherd.
So today, hold on in faith…He holds on to you. His grip is sure. Even when you're slipping or weary. He won't let go.
Follow the Daily Readings with our Sermon Reflections.
Review Sunday’s Message:
Stillmeadow Lane Campus: Pastor Josh shared his annual report
York City Campus: Pastor Jade and Chas shared their annual report
Take the Abundant Life Challenge for 2022
In Sunday’s message we were invited to experience God’s abundance together in 2022 in three ways. First, write and follow a personal growth plan for maturing in Jesus. Second, join a group and grow with others. Third, find a way to serve at Stillmeadow.
You can find out more and sign up for all three by clicking the button below.
Would You Like to be Baptized?
We would love to celebrate your life in Christ through baptism February 27th. If you’d like to be baptized, please sign up at stillnaz.com/baptism !
Employment Opportunities
Full-time Facilities Manager needed. Duties may include managing multi campus facility use, over sight of repair and maintenance and managing custodial staff. Some lifting may be required. Contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246. Part-time custodial staff needed. Some lifting may be required. For more information or application contact Mike Crone at mcrone@stillnaz.com or 717-324-2754.
Condolences To…
Join us in praying for comfort for our church family members.
Pastor John Farley and Family—John’s grandfather passed away January 23.
Larry and Jody Ritchey-Larry’s mother (Orpha Arlene Ritchey) passed away January 9.
Nathan and Jessica Hurlbert—Nathan’s father (Gary Hurlbert) passed away January 5.
Alvin Meekins, Michele Carter & David Sprigle and their families—Alvin’s wife, Michele and David’s mother Rogenia Meekins passed away December 29.
Nikki and Wade Stocker—Nikki’s mother (Wade’s grandmother) passed away December 29.
Marcela Gonzalez—whose mother Haydee Cabrera passed away December 24.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team