Remember, Prayer Week, Baptisms, Sabbatical Announcement

Dear Church,

We’ve begun our journey through Lent, the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, when we draw near to God through remembering Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection. As part of our journey we have collected devotional reflections from various saints from Stillmeadow. Here is today’s Lenten Reflection from Holly Yinger.

Psalm 95:4-7

“KING OF MY HEART”~ by John Mark + Sarah Mc Millan 

In all honesty, I have at times felt a little confused by a God who commands our worship; by a God who says, “You must worship me and only me. Tell me again of my greatness.” Not because God is undeserving, but because it just doesn’t align with who I’ve come to understand God to be. I can’t imagine God’s self-worth is in need of our affirmation. But what I can imagine is a God who commands our worship because it is for our own good. 

It’s as if each moment we spend worshiping God is a moment that we are guaranteed to remember. It’s an antidote of sorts to our forgetfulness. It has been said that we are always worshiping something. If there are moments when we are not worshiping God, what are we worshiping instead? What steals our hearts and our attention in those moments? 

In a sense, it feels as though each time we choose to worship God, we are embracing an opportunity to remake the choice made at the Fall. Where we once chose to put our trust in ourselves, we now declare instead to affirm God’s worthiness. We choose to remember that God holds the depths and the heights of earth in hand. The Psalms remind us that a God of that grandeur is not only worthy of our worship, but also capable of holding us in our delight and our despair, in our celebration and our desperation. 

May we remember our need for God no matter our circumstance and may we choose each day, each moment to put our trust in God rather than ourselves.  May we affirm God as king of our hearts and recognize the importance of declaring that often. May we meditate on the goodness of God so deeply and so consistently that it becomes impossible for us to forget.

Remember God’s goodness and listen to “King of My Heart”: here.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

Pick up a physical copy at either campus. Click the button below, or subscribe for emails here: www.stillnaz.com/lent2023/subscribe.

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick

All Discipleship Leader Training

This Sunday, March 12th from 6-8PM in the children’s Worship Center. If you are a discipleship leader, please plan to attend this important training. Childcare is provided.

Holy Week Prayer Week

Let’s join our hearts in prayer together every night of Holy Week.

Monday and Tuesday we’ll be at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.

Wednesday-Good Friday we’ll be at the York City Campus.

Make a plan now to join us for these times of prayer and worship from 7-8PM.

Baptisms on Easter

Have you given your life to Jesus? The next step is to be baptized!

Baptism is the ancient symbol of the church to recognize that a person has been cleansed of their sins, has died to their old way of life and has been raised to Jesus’ way of life. For the baptized it is an opportunity to say “I am all in” to the way of Jesus.

We want to celebrate your new life in Christ with baptism on Easter Sunday. If you have questions, you can ask pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. And you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/baptism.

Emotionally Healthy Relationships - teaches 8 practical skills to empower people to love and relate to one another in a way that builds unity in your church. It’s very practical including things like sentence stems you can use to start a difficult conversation with someone. The result is a church where conflicts aren’t just IGNORED but are actually RESOLVED.

Check out this video introduction.

EHR begins Sunday, March 19th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House Second Floor.  To register email pastorbrad@stillnaz.com or sign up at the button below.

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of other groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Prayer Shawl Ministry-meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10AM at Sprenkle House 2nd fl to pray over requests from our community and make prayer blankets for those in need.  The next meeting for this group is March 11th.

Serve with us this year

Each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in:

Easter Help

Join us for the Easter Surprise (April 1) or help with Easter music (April 9). If you’re interested in helping welcome families at the Easter Surprise contact pmoses@stillnaz.com. If you’re interested in celebrating Jesus through song in our band or in our choir please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.

Toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits

Crisis care kits are a way to care for people in emergency situations like earthquakes or famines. And our district is putting together 300 kits at our 2023 Mission Advance. Stillmeadow is bringing 900 toothbrushes (3 per kit) for the district and have collected 500+ already! Bring your toothbrushes to the Compassion Room on Sundays by April 2.

Strengthsfinders 101

March 18th 8:30AM-3PM.  Research and Biblical insight combine to help you identify and live from your natural talents. $20 includes lunch and material. Register at stillnaz.com/discipleship or email pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Sabbatical Explorations (We want to hear from you!)

On Sunday, March 5, our board secretary, Scott Mingus announced that the church board and Pastor Josh are working together to plan a sabbatical in 2024 and 2025. The Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program offers a scholarship to cover Sabbatical costs for both pastor and the church. So Pastor Josh is working with the board to apply for this sabbatical scholarship.

We desire that this would be mutually beneficial for him and for Stillmeadow. So, to prepare for reflection prior to and during a Sabbatical, we invite you to share your thoughts. You can find out more and stay up to date at www.stillnaz.com/sabbatical.

Condolences to…

Samantha Jarzynka & Family-Samantha’s grandmother, Olida “Dean” Burgess passed away Sunday, March 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)

For His Kingdom,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

PS…Will you pray with me. God is up to something in the lives of our people at Stillmeadow and in York. Prayer is one of the ways we “keep in step” with the Holy Spirit. Will you pray? And is there any way I can pray for you? Let me know at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com or at www.stillnaz.com/pray. And I would love it if you join us for our Prayer Week, April 3-7.

Our Help, Emotionally Healthy Relationships, Strengths 101, more

Dear Church,

We’ve begun our journey through Lent, the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, when we draw near to God through remembering Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection. As part of our journey we have collected devotional reflections from various saints from Stillmeadow. Here is today’s Lenten Reflection from Lea Ann Shaffer.

Psalm 121

Psalm 121 has long been one of my favorite psalms. Since I grew up surrounded by hills in my home state of West Virginia, the opening line always got my attention. On the first trip I took to Jamaica for a Work and Witness trip, the Lord gave me this Psalm for reassurance of His protection and care. I continue to find great meaning in its words. 

As one of the songs of ascent, I can easily envision the children of Israel singing this song as they drew near to Jerusalem to prepare their hearts for one of the annual festivals. I can imagine them looking to the mountains surrounding the city. Each likely had very different thoughts going through his or her mind. The writer of this psalm perhaps even thought of the mountain of circumstances he was experiencing in his life but suddenly recalled that his help comes from the Lord. 

As we prepare our hearts in this Lenten season, let us make sure that we recall that our help comes from the Lord. He is Lord Jehovah. He is our protector. He gave His only son, Jesus, to purchase our redemption. He does not slumber or sleep, and He will fulfill every purpose He has for our lives. 

Are you looking at your circumstances today or are you focusing your mind on God’s power and protection over you and your family? Turn your eyes to the God who is in control and who can handle any concern you have today.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

Pick up a physical copy at either campus. Click the button below, or subscribe for emails here: www.stillnaz.com/lent2023/subscribe.

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Chastity Frederick

Attention ladies! Cost is $15. Questions? Contact Pastor Tabitha at pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.

Emotionally Healthy Relationships - teaches 8 practical skills to empower people to love and relate to one another in a way that builds unity in your church. It’s very practical including things like sentence stems you can use to start a difficult conversation with someone. The result is a church where conflicts aren’t just IGNORED but are actually RESOLVED.

Check out this video introduction.

EHR begins Sunday, March 19th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House Ground Floor.  To register email pastorbrad@stillnaz.com or sign up at the button below.

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of other groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Prayer Shawl Ministry-meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10AM at Sprenkle House 2nd fl to pray over requests from our community and make prayer blankets for those in need.  The next meeting for this group is March 11th.

Serve with us this year

Each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in:

Worship & Media Teams-We are looking for people that love technology and want to be part of our creative team serving in the area of sound, video, lights, livestream production and image magnification. If you have any interest in any of those areas, we would love to talk to you about serving. Questions? Email Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.

Bus Ministry-Join us in our Saturday morning mobile ministry to kids in the Parkway neighborhood. We'd love to have people of any age and ability join. If interested, please contact cfrederick@stillnaz.com or sign-up below.  

Earthquake Relief

The death toll continues to rise in Syria and Turkey and you can join in helping through financial gifts to the work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries or through the assembly of Crisis Care Kits.

Child Dedication at York City Campus

Interested in dedicating your young child(ren) to the Lord?  Questions about what that means?  Informational session/class will be held at York City Campus (IMPACT Youth Room) on Sunday, March 5th at 9:30 am.

Strengthsfinders 101

March 18th 8:30AM-3PM.  Research and Biblical insight combine to help you identify and live from your natural talents. $20 includes lunch and material. Register at stillnaz.com/discipleship or email pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Condolences to…

The Moses Family-Chuck’s father, Sylvantus "Red" Moses, passed away Wednesday, February 8.

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)

For His Kingdom,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

This is our King, Carlos is Coming, Ash Wednesday is too

Dear Church,

As we come to the end of our readings in Matthew, today’s reading in Matthew 27:32-66 brings us to our crucified and buried King.

THIS IS OUR KING

• who loved us to death

• who showed that we are worth dying for

• who exposed the destructive powers of religion and human government

• who prayed the Psalms in his torture

• whose death was grieved by creation itself

THIS IS THE WAY OF THE KINGDOM FOR BELIEVERS

First, we receive his love and then live to show his love, even if it means we have to suffer or die as we do. Second, it means that we recognize his authority as greater than religion and any human government. Third, it means we look to the Psalms for guidance and inspiration in our own faith journey with Jesus (which is what we’re doing in our Lenten series! subscribe to the devotionals and plan to bring a friend to worship on Sundays).

Let us pray…

Father, your eternal plan to lovingly redeem the world and overcome the sin and pain of the world was on display in the sacrificial death of your son.

Jesus, love is what brought you to and kept you on that cross. Forgive us for the times we have refused your love for ourselves or refused to share your love with others. Help us be ready to die for love like you.

Spirit, keep before us this moment in time that changed every moment. And help us keep our attention on the dusk of history when the King of kings will return to redeem all things and judge the living and the dead.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. We are reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our current series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.” Click below for this week’s scriptures.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

Beginning next Wednesday, February 22, we will journey together through the season of Lent with devotionals written by Stillmeadow Nazarenes. Subscribe here: www.stillnaz.com/lent2023.

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick

Carlos is coming! (potluck on Feb 26)

Our Jamaican missionary friend, Carlos Gordon, who serves on our Africa region, will be with us in our services on February 26. AND we’ll be spending some extra time in a potluck meal at York City Campus at 12:30. Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/PJIT0468.

Ash Wednesday Service

Next Wednesday, February 22, 7PM, we will begin our Lenten season in unity with sister churches in the Black Minister’s Association at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Membership Class– Begins February 26th at 9AM in Rm. #201.  All interested in church membership are encouraged to attend. Stillmeadow Lane Campus- Register at stillnaz.com/discipleship. York City Campus-Email Pastor Isabell at iclark@stillnaz.com.

Tuesday Night Groups For Men and Women- Girlfriends Growing in Grace meets in Room #112 at 7PM and Man Cave meets in the ground floor at Sprenkle House at 6:30.

Serve with us this year

Each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in:

Stillnaz Youth Ministry

Join an incredible team of adults who pour into the lives of teenagers on Sunday mornings at 10:30 or Tuesday nights at 7 on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus, or Sunday mornings at 11:00 or Wednesdays at 7 on our York City Campus. Contact Pastor Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) for more info or sign up below.

Crisis Care Kits

Pack kits of needed items sent to assist victims of disaster.  Find the list at www.stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit.

Annual Reports and Winners!

What a great night it was to hear God stories and share good soup and chili. Congrats to the winners Sue Cox with her Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup and Mike Caufield with his Brisket Chili!

If you’d like to see the reports, check the link below.

Earthquake Relief

The death toll continues to rise in Syria and Turkey and you can join in helping through financial gifts to the work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries or through the assembly of Crisis Care Kits.

Child Dedication at York City Campus

Interested in dedicating your young child(ren) to the Lord?  Questions about what that means?  Informational session/class will be held at York City Campus (IMPACT Youth Room) on Sunday, March 5th at 9:30 am.

IF:2023

Attention ladies! Cost is $15. Questions? Contact Pastor Tabitha at pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements were emailed on January 25, 2023. If you did not receive one, please contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Condolences to…

The Haugh Family-Dave Haugh passed away January 12th. Visitation with the family will be held at Shiloh Fire Hall February 16th from 3-7PM.

The Moses Family-Chuck’s father, Sylvantus "Red" Moses, passed away Wednesday, February 8.

The Babinchak Family-Betty Babinchak passed away Monday, January 23rd.

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)

For His Kingdom,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

PS…We’re excited that Carlos Gordon is joining us in our services on March 26. We’ll be spending some extra time in a potluck meal at York City Campus at 12:30. Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/PJIT0468.

A Pure Heart, Ukraine Update, IF (women’s conference)

Dear Church,

We’ve begun our journey through Lent, the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, when we draw near to God through remembering Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection. As part of our journey we have collected devotional reflections from various saints from Stillmeadow. Here is today’s Lenten Reflection from Pastor Steve Grosvenor.

Psalm 51:7-12

Verse 1 of this Psalm in the Hebrew Bible identifies it as a prayer of penitence. It’s a prayer of King David when the prophet Nathan confronted him about his affair with Bathsheba. The story of this incident is recorded in 2 Samuel 11-12. 

The key petition of David’s prayer for today’s devotional is found in verse 10: “Create in me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!” (NET). David confesses his sin and his sinfulness in verses 1-6. He asks God to wash away the guilt of his sin and restore the joy of “being forgiven” (vv. 6-7). But he recognizes a deeper need in verse 10, a need for transformation of his heart and spirit. 

The heart and spirit in Old Testament literature are the seat of a person’s values and morals. He confesses a need for a work of God that went beyond simple resolutions to do better. In verse 12 He asks God to grant him a willing spirit that would sustain him as he proceeded to carry out his responsibilities as a king. 

Two other descriptions of this work of God are found in Ezekiel 36:26-27 and Proverbs 3:5-6. Romans 12:1-2 provides a prescription for this work of God in our lives today.

A prayer for this transformation is expressed in a 19th century hymn. 

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;

Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,

And make me love Thee as I ought to love.

—George Croly (Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart) 

I invite you to pray this prayer from your heart in this Lenten Season.

subscribe to the devotionals and plan to bring a friend to worship on Sundays).

KEEP FOLLOWING THE LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

We are on a journey together through the season of Lent with devotionals written by Stillmeadow Nazarenes. Pick up a physical copy at either campus. Or subscribe for emails here: www.stillnaz.com/lent2023/subscribe.

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Pastor Isabell Clark

Ukraine Update (140 tons of food given, and more)

Please prayerfully review Nazarene Missions update on what’s going on in Ukraine. We are struck by the way the church is ministering there, from using their buildings as bomb shelters to helping distribute much food to those in need.

• Pray that God would continue to strengthen our Ukrainian church leadership. They are carrying the weight of not only their own trauma but the care of entire communities of people.

• Pray that the trauma training seminars help Ukrainian counsellors provide hope and healing for many who are in our churches or come through our churches for assistance.

• Pray for our missionaries and leaders in Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Kirgizstan, Latvia, Kazakhstan, and Armenia who are feeling the strong, negative effects of this war.

IF:2023

Attention ladies! Cost is $15. Questions? Contact Pastor Tabitha at pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.

Carlos is coming this Sunday! (potluck after the services)

Our Jamaican missionary friend, Carlos Gordon, who serves on our Africa region, will be with us in our services on February 26. AND we’ll be spending some extra time in an all church potluck meal at York City Campus at 12:30. Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/PJIT0468.

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Membership Class– Begins February 26th at 9AM in Rm. #201.  All interested in church membership are encouraged to attend. Stillmeadow Lane Campus- Register at stillnaz.com/discipleship. York City Campus-Email Pastor Isabell at iclark@stillnaz.com.

Tuesday Night Groups For Men and Women- Girlfriends Growing in Grace meets in Room #112 at 7PM and Man Cave meets in the ground floor at Sprenkle House at 6:30.

Serve with us this year

Each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in:

Worship & Media Teams

We are looking for people that love technology and want to be part of our creative team serving in the area of sound, video, lights, livestream production and image magnification. If you have any interest in any of those areas, we would love to talk to you about serving. Questions? Email Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.

Crisis Care Kits

Pack kits of needed items sent to assist victims of disaster.  Find the list at www.stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit.

Earthquake Relief

The death toll continues to rise in Syria and Turkey and you can join in helping through financial gifts to the work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries or through the assembly of Crisis Care Kits.

Child Dedication at York City Campus

Interested in dedicating your young child(ren) to the Lord?  Questions about what that means?  Informational session/class will be held at York City Campus (IMPACT Youth Room) on Sunday, March 5th at 9:30 am.

Strengthsfinders 101

March 18th 8:30AM-3PM.  Research and Biblical insight combine to help you identify and live from your natural talents. $20 includes lunch and material. Register at stillnaz.com/discipleship or email pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Condolences to…

The Haugh Family-Dave Haugh passed away January 12th.

The Moses Family-Chuck’s father, Sylvantus "Red" Moses, passed away Wednesday, February 8.

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)

For His Kingdom,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

PS…I was struck by how churches in Ukraine are using their buildings as bomb shelters. Can you imagine? Let’s pray for peace and courage in the face of evil and atrocities.

Keep Watch, Ash Wednesday, IF: Gathering

Dear Church,

“What will be the sign of Jesus’ coming and of the end of the age?” That’s what the disciples wondered in today’s reading from Matthew 24. It’s what many people wonder when they ask about the “signs of the times.”

It’s interesting to note that Jesus only gives one sign, a few difficulties that will come and many warnings for believers.

The one sign is a promise: “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.” (Matthew 24:30-31) This is good news, that Jesus will come again!

Jesus also listed difficulties that the world and the church would experience in the meantime: Earthquakes, wars, famines, false messiahs “are the beginnings of birth pains” (Matt 24:4-8) but are not the sign.

Jesus warned against:

1. Deceptive and abusive leaders (Matt 24:5, 22-24)

2. An increase of wickedness (Matt 24:12)

3. A coldness of love (Matt 24:12)

4. And the destruction of the temple (which took place within the first century!)

How are we to live?

1. Stand firm to the end. (Matt 24:13)

2. Preach the gospel of the kingdom to the whole world. (Matt 24:14)

3. Keep watch. (Matthew 24:42)

Jesus states that we “do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24:42)

A Prayer from Matthew 24

Father, we thank you for sending your Son to teach us how to live ready for whatever happens and for planning his second arrival.

Jesus, we thank you for coming to save the world from ourselves and for promising to come again.

Spirit, help us stand firm in righteous love, inspire us to preach the good news in word and deed to our neighbors and the nations, guide us to keep watch against coldness of heart within ourselves no matter the circumstance.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We have scripture readings to go with our sermon series. We are reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our current series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.” Click below for this week’s scriptures.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE LENTEN DEVOTIONALS

Beginning February 26, we will journey together through the season of Lent with devotionals written by Stillmeadow Nazarenes. Subscribe here: www.stillnaz.com/lent2023.

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick

Ash Wednesday Service

February 22, 7PM. We will begin our Lenten season in unity with sister churches in the Black Minister’s Association at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Classic Club

For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Lyndon Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group that will meet next on February 3.

Emotionally Healthy Relationships

“Discipleship that deeply changes your relationship with others.” Beginning Wednesday, March 29th 6:30-8PM this group is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. For more information contact pastorbrad@stillnaz.com.

Serve with us this year

Each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in:

Habitat For Humanity

Join us as we build with Habitat and future home owners. Anyone 16+ can help. If interested, contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net or sign up below.

Stillnaz Youth Ministry

Join an incredible team of adults who pour into the lives of teenagers on Sunday mornings at 10:30 or Tuesday nights at 7 on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus, or Sunday mornings at 11:00 or Wednesdays at 7 on our York City Campus. Contact Pastor Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) for more info or sign up below.

Annual Reports and Winners!

What a great night it was to hear God stories and share good soup and chili. Congrats to the winners Sue Cox with her Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup and Mike Caufield with his Brisket Chili!

If you’d like to see the reports, check the link below.

Earthquake Relief

The death toll continues to rise in Syria and Turkey and you can join in helping through financial gifts to the work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries or through the assembly of Crisis Care Kits.

Child Dedication at York City Campus

Interested in dedicating your young child(ren) to the Lord?  Questions about what that means?  Informational session/class will be held at York City Campus (IMPACT Youth Room) on Sunday, March 5th at 9:30 am.

IF:2023

Attention ladies! Cost is $15. Questions? Contact Pastor Tabitha at pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.

Annual Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 12th at the York City Campus. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. Donations of bottled water, tea, soda or lemonade appreciated. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers. No sign-up required.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements were emailed on January 25, 2023. If you did not receive one, please contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Condolences to…

The Moses Family-Chuck’s father, Sylvantus "Red" Moses, passed away Wednesday, February 8.

The Babinchak Family-Betty Babinchak passed away Monday, January 23rd.

Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.

Congratulations to…

Ethan and Janell Greer on the birth of their daughter Noa Renee Greer on January 9.

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)

For His Kingdom,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

PS…We’re excited that Carlos Gordon is joining us in our services on March 26. We’ll be spending some extra time in a potluck meal at York City Campus at 12:30. Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/PJIT0468.

For the Kingdom, Souper Chili Night, Cornhole and PNO

Dear Church,

A question arises from Matthew 19 (and all of Matthew, really).

Am I living for the kingdom of God in everything or am I living for my own wants?

In Matthew 19, we hear Jesus' thoughts on marriage, singleness and wealth. His teaching is so challenging that it actually leaves his disciples shocked. But it is an invitation to trust that “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).

In regards to marriage and singleness, Jesus invites us to:

1. Receive, celebrate and live out marriage as a sacred gift of God.

2. Consider deeply the weight of the marriage covenant before entering or exiting it.

3. Understand the significance of singleness as a gift from God.

(for ideas on how to lead out of your marriage or singleness, check this podcast out)

In regards to wealth, Jesus invites us to:

1. Use all of our possessions for the sake of the kingdom.

2. Give up anything that stands in the way of following Christ as king.

Disciples of Jesus are people who allow Jesus to lead them in every area of their lives, even when it means difficult adjustments need to be made. And as we live under the leadership/kingship of Jesus, we “have treasure in heaven” (19:21) and “inherit eternal life” (19:29).

Prayer

Father, we thank you for the beautiful union you gave humanity at the beginning when you ‘made them male and female.’ And thank you for the gift of earthly possessions to meet our own needs and that we can use to help others in their needs.

Jesus, we thank you for the life-bringing instruction to live out marriage and singleness for the sake of the kingdom. We thank you for the direction to not be possessed by our possessions, but to live freely by giving freely.

Spirit, we admit that we need your help to live out our marriage or singleness for the sake of the kingdom. Fill us with your love and power within our relationships, and fill us with compassion and generosity with our possessions.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We have daily scriptures readings to accompany our sermon series. We are currently reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our new sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.” Click the button below to follow along.

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick

Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is THIS SUNDAY!

We’re hosting our annual meeting with stories from the last year at our first ever Souper Chili Bowl, from 4:30-6:30 on Sunday February 5 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We’ll have a Soup and Chili competition too! Sign your soup up at the link below. If you can’t to bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!

Youth Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser This Saturday 2/4 

The Teens are hosting a corn hole tournament Saturday, February 4, in the Family Life Center.  The proceeds will support the students and adults going to Nazarene Youth Conference in July.  Invite friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to this event.  It’s an easy way to say “come check out our church!” 

Online pre-registration is highly encouraged, though we will take registration at the door.  Sign up as a team or a free-agent (we will team you up with someone).  There will be door prizes, trophies, and games. 

Registration opens at 9am (400 Stillmeadow Lane). 

Registration and Event Information

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Emotionally Healthy Relationships

“Discipleship that deeply changes your relationship with others.” Beginning Wednesday, March 29th 6:30-8PM this group is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. For more information contact pastorbrad@stillnaz.com.

Classic Club

For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Lyndon Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group that will meet next on February 3.

Serve with us this year

You have been gifted and we’d be honored to join your gifts with others! Here are two ways you can serve. Click on the “serve” button below to let us know of your interest.

New American Welcome Center

Join Deborah Detzel in welcoming and helping Haitian immigrants adjust to life in York PA. Here are five immediate ways to help.

1. Sit with a small group of English Language (EL) learners during class.

2. Watch children of EL learners.

3. Donation Closet Helper.

4. Database Entry.

5. Medical Appointment Driver.

If you’re interested in any of these, select “New American Welcome Center” on the serve form below.

Cafe Team Help

Join our team that creates an atmosphere of hospitality every Sunday morning.

Annual Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 12th at the York City Campus. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. Donations of bottled water, tea, soda or lemonade appreciated. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers. No sign-up required.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements were emailed on January 25, 2023. If you did not receive one, please contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Condolences to…

The Babinchak Family-Betty Babinchak passed away on January 23.

Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.

Congratulations to…

Ethan and Janell Greer on the birth of their daughter Noa Renee Greer on January 9.

Thank you…

From Brenda and Jim Knaub- “Thank you so much for taking the time to send Christmas Cards. If was a pleasant surprise! Love to all!

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)

For the King and His Kingdom,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

PS…I’m going to get the ingredients for my chili tomorrow for the Souper Chili Bowl happening this Sunday! And all the ingredients of story telling from other pastors and leaders are coming together too. I really hope you can join us. God has been good and has good things in store. Sign up for the potluck here or just come at 4:30 on Sunday.

True Leadership, Family Worship on 1/29, Souper Chili Bowl on 2/5

Dear Church,

Matthew 14 shows us two ways of leadership.

The first way is the way of King Herod. It is based in fear, directed by the shifting opinions of people, and results in spreading death.

The second way is the way of King Jesus. It is based in love, directed by the will of the Father, and results in spreading life.

Jesus’ way is the one that feeds the need, conquers the storm and endures forever.

What kind of leadership do you offer with your life?

Prayer

Father, release us from the opinions of others so that we may live according to your will at all times. Jesus, help us live with thoughtful compassion instead of knee-jerk reactions. Spirit, lead us in the way of Jesus so that we bring life to our families, neighbors, classmates, and coworkers.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We always have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. This week we began a reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our current sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.”

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Kent Vandervort

York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick

This Sunday, January 29, is a family worship service at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.

Grow with others this year

Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Classic Club

For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Lyndon Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group that will meet next on February 3.

GriefShare

A weekly support group for people in grief. Beginning Saturday, February 4th, this group will meet in Rm. 112 from 10AM-12PM. Pastor Kathy Foltz leads this group and can be contacted at: pastorkathy@stillnaz.com.

Serve with us this year

It’s so cool to think that each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to have your gifts in greeting, worship, childrens or youth ministries, and more. Here are three ways you can serve. Click on the “serve” button below to let us know of your interest.

Habitat For Humanity-January 28th Volunteer Day!

We have reserved Saturday, January 28th for a volunteer day at both the Chestnut St. and Partridge Dr. (Dover) builds. To sign up contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.

New American Welcome Center

Join Deborah Detzel in welcoming and helping Haitian immigrants adjust to life in York PA. Here are five immediate ways to help.

1. Sit with a small group of English Language (EL) learners during class.

2. Watch children of EL learners.

3. Donation Closet Helper.

4. Database Entry.

5. Medical Appointment Driver.

If you’re interested in any of these, select “New American Welcome Center” on the serve form below.

Cafe Team Help

Join our team that creates an atmosphere of hospitality every Sunday morning.

Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is February 5

We’re hosting our annual meeting with stories from the last year at our first ever Souper Chili Bowl, from 4:30-6:30 on Sunday February 5 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We’ll have a Soup and Chili competition too! Sign your soup up at the link below. If you can’t to bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!

Annual Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 12th at the York City Campus. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. Donations of bottled water, tea, soda or lemonade appreciated. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers. No sign-up required.

Celebrate Recovery Softball Team

Coming this Spring! In recovery or want to be? Looking for a positive environment? Contact Pastor Jade 717-434-3223 for more information. sign-up HERE.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements were emailed on January 25, 2023. If you did not receive one, please contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Condolences to…

The Babinchak Family-Betty Babinchak passed away Monday, January 23rd.

Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.

Congratulations to…

Ethan and Janell Greer on the birth of their daughter Noa Renee Greer on January 9.

Thank you from Pastor Kent…

“Thank You!” doesn’t begin to express Ronnie’s and my gratitude for the honor shared with us this past Sunday (Jan. 22, 2023).  Thank you for the gift to the Hershey Hotel for a getaway from the church board and staff.  We have been blessed to minister at Stillmeadow for the past 25 years and look forward to our continued service to God and His kingdom here.

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

PS…I can’t wait for our time together at the Souper Chili Bowl All Church Meeting on February 5. I really hope you come and join in. Bring soup, or bring crackers, or bring drinks…or just bring yourself. Let’s celebrate God’s faithfulness from 2022 and look forward to 2023 together! Sign up here.

He sees us, What Soup are you bringing?

Dear Church,

As I read Matthew 9 this morning, I was struck by the amount of times that “Jesus saw.”

There is restorative and encouraging power in “being seen” by someone. Much damage has been done because people have been “unseen” or “overlooked” or “ignored” at home, school, work or even church. But Jesus, he sees us.

Read over these verses. Imagine yourself as the person being seen. Then read over them and imagine someone in your life that is like that person being seen.

“When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, ‘Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” (9:2)

“Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collectors booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him.” (9:9)

“Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you.’” (9:22)

“When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless.” (9:36)

Prayer

Jesus, you are the One who sees us. You are the One who doesn’t look away. You are the One who reaches out with forgiveness, healing, restoration and compassion. Help me see as you see. Help me see the harvest in front of me. Fill me with the Spirit of compassion and courage you showed when you walked the earth.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We always have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. This week we began a reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our new sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.”

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus — Casey Harrison

Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is February 5

What soup or chili are you going to bring?

We’re hosting our annual meeting with stories from the last year at our first ever Souper Chili Bowl, from 4:30-6:30 on Sunday February 5 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We’ll have a Soup and Chili competition too! Sign your soup up at the link below. If you can’t bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!

Grow with others this winter in a small group

Join a group this year. Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

IF: Table (Women’s Group)

Friday 1/20 at 7:00PM- A space to feel known, be seen and have honest conversations with other women about the relationships God always intended us to have. This month we will reflect on the past year and dream about what God is calling us to this year.  Save the date...March 3-4 IF: Conference 2023. More details to come. Any questions email Pastor Tabitha. Pastortabitha@stillnaz.com

GriefShare

A special weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close will begin Saturday, February 4th. This group will meet in Rm. 112 from 10AM-12 Noon and is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz . For more information contact pastorkathy@stillnaz.com. You can register for this group HERE.

Serve with us in 2023

As we look ahead at 2023, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to you serve with us. Here are two ways, but if you click the button below, you’ll find a longer list of ways to serve.

Join the Greeting Team

Every Sunday we have an incredible team to help welcome people and help people find their way when they come to Stillmeadow. Join us in welcoming others on this team!

Habitat For Humanity-January 28th Volunteer Day!

We have reserved Saturday, January 28th for a volunteer day at both the Chestnut St. and Partridge Dr. (Dover) builds. To sign up contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.

Baptisms are January 29

If you’d like to show your faith through baptism, we’d love to celebrate that commitment. We have baptism classes on January 22 to prepare for that day. So please sign up at the button below.

Journey with other adolescent parents in the Passage Blessing. Sign up at the button below.

Annual Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 12th at the York City Campus. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. Donations of bottled water, tea, soda or lemonade appreciated. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers. No sign-up required.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements will be emailed on January 25, 2023. 

Condolences to…

Melanie Haugh and family on the passing of her husband, Dave Haugh on January 12.

Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.

Congratulations to…

Ethan and Janell Greer on the birth of their daughter Noa Renee Greer on January 9.

Thank You from the Stiffler’s

“Happy New Years to everyone! Many thanks to our church family for all the beautiful Christmas cards we received! Thank you for your prayers. God Bless, Mel and Esther”

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

PS…My life has been changed because of the Christian community I have found in small groups. If you haven’t been able to find a group, we’d love to help you. Maybe you can ask a friend to join with you. We have a listing of groups you can look over, or if you’d like to talk through it, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

The Kingdom is here, Baptisms are Jan 29, Join with us in ‘23

Dear Church,

What’s the best news you have ever received?

It’s hard for me to choose between the exciting moments of my life between good health diagnoses, college acceptance, when Aubrey said ‘yes’ to my proposal, or when I found out I was going to be a dad. But none of those compare to the good news that we have in Jesus.

The kingdom of heaven has come near.

If you are doing the reading of Matthew, you will notice that John the Baptist starts with this message in Matthew and that Jesus picks up the message in Matthew 4 after John was put in prison. It is the message that God’s loving and righteous way (the way of heaven) has come to humanity (earth). God has made Himself available to us.

We receive the kingdom through repentance.

Repentance means changing our minds about God, ourselves and the world according to what we see in the life of Jesus. And not just changing our minds, but adjusting our lives to the loving and righteous way of Jesus.

Let’s do that this year.

Prayer

God, you are eternally good and righteous and holy. We need your help to be good and righteous and holy. Jesus, you showed us the way to live, but we confess that it is hard to always live like you. Spirit, fill us to overflowing with your power to strengthen us to live according to the King of kings.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We always have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. This week we began a reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our new sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.”

Hear Sunday’s Services

Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Steve Grosvenor

York City Campus — Chastity Frederick

Grow with others this winter in a small group

Join a group this year. Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

IF:Table

1/20 at 7:00PM- A space to feel known, be seen and have honest conversations with other women about the relationships God always intended us to have. This month we will reflect on the past year and dream about what God is calling us to this year.  Save the date...March 3-4 IF: Conference 2023. More details to come. Any questions email Pastor Tabitha. Pastortabitha@stillnaz.com

GriefShare

A special weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close will begin Saturday, February 4th. This group will meet in Rm. 112 from 10AM-12 Noon and is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz . For more information contact pastorkathy@stillnaz.com. You can register for this group HERE.

Serve with us in 2023

As we look ahead at 2023, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team. It’s so cool to think that each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to have your gifts in greeting, worship, childrens or youth ministries, and more. Click on the button below to share you’re interest.

Habitat For Humanity-January 28th Volunteer Day!

We have reserved Saturday, January 28th for a volunteer day at both the Chestnut St. and Partridge Dr. (Dover) builds. To sign up contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.

Baptisms are January 29

If you’d like to show your faith through baptism, we’d love to celebrate that commitment. We have baptism classes on January 22 to prepare for that day. So please sign up at the button below.

Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is February 5

We’re hosting our annual meeting with stories from the last year at our first ever Souper Chili Bowl, from 4:30-6:30 on Sunday February 5 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We’ll have a Soup and Chili competition too! Sign your soup up at the link below. If you can’t to bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!

Journey with other adolescent parents in the Passage Blessing. Sign up at the button below.

Annual Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 12th at the York City Campus. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. Donations of bottled water, tea, soda or lemonade appreciated. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers. No sign-up required.

Celebrate Recovery Softball Team

Coming this Spring! In recovery or want to be? Looking for a positive environment? Contact Pastor Jade 717-434-3223 for more information. sign-up HERE.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements will be emailed on January 25, 2023. 

Condolences to…

Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.

Congratulations to…

Ethan and Janell Greer on the birth of their daughter Noa Renee Greer on January 9.

Pray with us for the Jamaica Team at 10:02

From January 6-15, we’ll have a group of Stillmeadow Nazarenes serving with our brothers and sisters on the East Jamaica district. Let’s cover them in prayer while they are away. Set your phone alarms for 10:02 and pray for the team each day at that time. Why 10:02? Because Jesus said in Luke 10:2, that “the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore pray to the Lord to send out workers.” So, let’s pray for protection, provision, open doors and open hearts.

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

PS…If you haven’t checked out the invitation to review and reflection for renewal in the new year, check out www.stillnaz.com/newyears. God is doing a new thing, but sometimes we can rush by it without noticing!

New Series, Baptisms, Souper Chili Bowl and more

Dear Church,

Here we are…the Family of God. Looking out onto the landscape of 2023.

Perhaps you feel anxious about what lies ahead. God’s word to Joshua in his season of transition are helpful for us today.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

Perhaps you know the changes you need to make, but are hesitant because of the failures of the past. The writer to the Hebrews has some encouragement.

…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. (Hebrews 12:1b-2a)

Perhaps you’re not sure where start with the growth you want to pursue in Christ. Check out our New Years Guide.

Wherever or however you find yourself, remember this: “The Lord your God will be with you.” Yes, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, the Pioneer and Perfecter of faith, is here. Our next series, starting this Sunday, “The Kingdom of the Beloved” is going to focus on how to live in awareness of God’s presence and reign at all times. We hope you’ll join us.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

We always have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. On Sunday, we will begin a reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our new sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.”

Hear Sunday’s New Years Service

January 1 Sabbath Sunday Worship-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

Grow with others this winter in a small group

Join a group this year. Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).

Serve with us in 2023

As we look ahead at 2023, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team. It’s so cool to think that each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to have your gifts in greeting, worship, childrens or youth ministries, and more. Click on the button below to share you’re interest.

Baptisms are January 29

If you’d like to show your faith through baptism, we’d love to celebrate that commitment. We have baptism classes on January 22 to prepare for that day. So please sign up at the button below.

Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is February 5

We’re hosting our annual meeting with stories from the last year at our first ever Souper Chili Bowl, from 4:30-6:30 on Sunday February 5 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We’ll have a Soup and Chili competition too! Sign your soup up at the link below. If you can’t to bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!

Pray with us for the Jamaica Team at 10:02

From January 6-15, we’ll have a group of Stillmeadow Nazarenes serving with our brothers and sisters on the East Jamaica district. Let’s cover them in prayer while they are away. Set your phone alarms for 10:02 and pray for the team each day at that time. Why 10:02? Because Jesus said in Luke 10:2, that “the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, therefore pray to the Lord to send out workers.” So, let’s pray for protection, provision, open doors and open hearts.

Journey with other adolescent parents in the Passage Blessing

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements will be emailed on January 25, 2023. 

Condolences to…

Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.

The Wagaman Family on the passing of long-time Stillmeadow member Harry Wagaman December 8.

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

PS…If you haven’t checked out the invitation to review and reflection for renewal in the new year, check out www.stillnaz.com/newyears. God is doing a new thing, but sometimes we can rush by it without noticing!

5 Things to Consider for 2023

Dear Church,

It’s that beautiful breath of fresh air between Christmas and New Years Day.

Reflect on 2022

Before moving into 2023, it is good to slow down and review what has happened in your world in 2022. Jennie Allen, who leads the annual women’s IF: Gathering (coming up March 3-4, 2023), shared a helpful resource to guide reflections on the past year.

Rejoice in God’s Goodness

As you reflect, you’ll come across some great things that God did and things that show the evidence of His goodness. Take time to be grateful to God. Share that gratitude with your family and your small group and friends.

Check out Dr. Tom Noble’s thoughts on gratitude as “responding grace.”

Evaluate and Adjust

The dream guide provides some guidance on how to evaluate and adjust. What’s cool is how closely the guide lines up with the Personal Growth Plan that we encourage our people to use.

As you pray into 2023, we encourage you to ask God for guidance in these three areas:

1) your own personal growth,

2) your investment in community,

and 3) your usage of your gifts to serve others.

Click on the links below to update your plan, join a group or start serving in 2023.

Use the Personal Growth Plan

Whether you’ve written it down or not, you have a plan for growing (or not) in Jesus. We encourage you to be intentional and use the outline at the link below.

Join a Discipleship Group

Whether you’re in a formal group with Stillmeadow or a group you form on your own, no one matures alone. You can sign up for a group at the button below.

Serve with us

We want everybody to serve somewhere. You may be volunteering or serving in your school or neighborhood. Serve at Stillnaz by signing up at the button below.

Looking Ahead…In the New Year

We’ll be Celebrating Baptisms on January 29. If you would like to be baptized, sign up here and be ready to come to class on January 22.

We’ll be kicking off the Passage Blessing on January 22, for parents of kids between the ages of 10 to 12. Save the date and watch for more info!

We’ll be having an All Church Celebration Potluck on February 5 from 4:30-6:30.

If you have any Prayer Requests, please share them here.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team

Celebrate Christmas with us this weekend

Dear Church,

In this final week of advent we are given an incredible story of the impact of God’s love by Christine Deibert in today’s advent devotional.

In her reflections on Mary’s words in Luke 1:46-55, she says:

“God showed His love to me by bringing me through the abuse and by preserving my life. He loved my son in also protecting him. God gave me the strength to leave this relationship, and God showed me His love which is TRUE love like no other.”

Please, be encouraged and read the whole thing.

She concludes with this question.

HOW HAS GOD BEEN FAITHFUL TO YOU AND SHOWN HIS LOVING CARE?

I encourage you to take time and give thanks for how He has been faithful. And take time to share your answer to this question with your family. Maybe even use this as a prompt at your next family meal.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY DEVOTIONS

You can grab a physical copy at both campuses, follow online at www.stillnaz.com/advent2022, or subscribe at the button below.

Hear Sunday’s Advent Sermon on Love

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus-Pastor Isabell Clark

2022 Christmas Schedule

This is a good season to invite family and friends to join you in worship. Prayerfully consider who you can invite and bring along.

December 24 — Christmas Eve Worship, 4PM at York City Campus, 7PM at Stillmeadow Lane Campus

December 25 — Christmas Morning Worship, 10AM at Stillmeadow Lane, 11AM at York City

January 1 — Sabbath Sunday (online worship only) Watch the service HERE

Christmas Card Exchange

Let's share the love with Christmas greetings this season.

We'll have boxes in the cafe where you can drop cards for Stillmeadow family, our shut-ins and for our local police. We’ll have a list of names of Stillmeadow folks who are unable to get out as much so that you can write a card to bless them. And we’ll have a place for you to express your appreciation to our local police department as well.

The boxes will be out from Dec 4-25, but we'll be delivering the cards for shut-ins and police the week before Christmas, so those cards are due by Dec 18.

Give with us

What a year we’ve had to share God’s resources. Join us in “The Big Give” as we contribute to what God is doing in Stillmeadow, in York and around the world.

In the New Year

We invite you to revisit and update your Personal Growth Plan. Download a copy here.

We’ll be Celebrating Baptisms on January 29. If you would like to be baptized, sign up here and be ready to come to class on January 22.

We’ll be kicking off the Passage Blessing on January 22 at 10:30AM for parents of kids between the ages of 10 & 12. Save the date and watch for more info on this event.

We’ll be having an All Church Celebration Potluck on February 5 from 4:30-6:30.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements will be emailed on January 25, 2023.  We are entering the last few days of 2022.  As we approach this milestone, now is the time to plan and contribute your year-end gift.  Questions? Contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com.

Thank You Childcare Families and Team!

The kids had a competition and collected 796 non-perishable food items for our Compassion Room Food Pantry!

Condolences to…

Nate Hurlbert and family upon the loss of his grandmother on December 18.

The Wagaman Family, Harry Wagaman passed December 8th.

Darrel and Teena Horst and family upon the loss of his father Lloyd Rutt Horst on November 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

PS…Merry Early Christmas! If you read the PS’s on these things, let me know by shooting me an email.

Christmas Schedule, Christmas Cards, and The Big Give

Dear Church,

We’re journeying through advent with stories from our community.

Are you facing grief or sorrow?

In today’s advent devotional, Nedra Lahr shares about a time when God gave her comfort and joy in the middle of a time of sorrow.

“After [my friend] Hope died, in the midst of my grief during a church service, the Lord gave me an incredible vision of Hope standing at the edge of a high cliff overlooking an emerald sea, arms outstretched, her face lifted toward the Sun that shone over a field of golden wheat. The wheat and her long, flowing white dress swayed in a gentle breeze. But the sunlight and the look on her face—it was radiant; a vision of peace and joy like I have never envisioned before or since! It was amazing how peace transitioned to joy and surprised me in the midst of my deep sorrow. And I am grateful. Comfort and joy, freedom from despair, is found when we turn our face to the Son of Light!   

“Restore us, Lord God Almighty;

make your face shine on us,

that we may be saved.“

Psalm 80:19

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY DEVOTIONS

You can grab a physical copy at both campuses, follow online at www.stillnaz.com/advent2022, or subscribe at the button below.

Hear Sunday’s Advent Sermon on Joy

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick

2022 Christmas Schedule

This is a good season to invite family and friends to join you in worship. Prayerfully consider who you can invite and bring along.

December 18 — Special Christmas Music Presentation at Stillmeadow Lane (contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com if you’d like to be in choir or the band)

December 20 — Stillnaz Youth Christmas Party (7PM)

December 24 — Christmas Eve Worship, 4PM at York City Campus, 7PM at Stillmeadow Lane Campus

December 25 — Christmas Morning Worship, 10AM at Stillmeadow Lane, 11AM at York City

January 1 — Sabbath Sunday (online worship only)

Christmas Card Exchange

Let's share the love with Christmas greetings this season.

We'll have boxes in the cafe where you can drop cards for Stillmeadow family, our shut-ins and for our local police. We’ll have a list of names of Stillmeadow folks who are unable to get out as much so that you can write a card to bless them. And we’ll have a place for you to express your appreciation to our local police department as well.

The boxes will be out from Dec 4-25, but we'll be delivering the cards for shut-ins and police the week before Christmas, so those cards are due by Dec 18.

Give with us

What a year we’ve had to share God’s resources. Join us in “The Big Give” as we contribute to what God is doing in Stillmeadow, in York and around the world. 

Spread cheer by lighting luminaries at Normandie Ridge

Next Tuesday, Dec 20, volunteers will gather to light luminaries and bring joy to the residents of Normandie Ridge. This is an all ages opportunity that begins at 4:30 and ends with cookies and hot chocolate around 5:30. If you’d like to participate, contact Julie Callender at 717-578-1310.

Stillmeadow Gear

If you ordered Stillmeadow Gear it will be available for pick-up in the Café. If you have any questions please email Pastor Rachel at pastorrachel@stillnaz.com.

2022 Giving Statements

The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond.  Together our contributions shared the  Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements will be emailed on January 25, 2023.  We are entering the last few days of 2022.  As we approach this milestone, now is the time to plan and contribute your year-end gift. 

Condolences to…

The Wagaman Family, Harry Wagaman passed December 8th.

Darrel and Teena Horst and family upon the loss of his father Lloyd Rutt Horst on November 24.

Bob and Thelma Kramer and family upon the loss of his father Robert Kramer Sr on November 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

PS…I’ve heard some great stories of ways that people are including others in their Christmas festivities. Who can you include in your Christmas festivities? Consider sharing cheer through caroling or lighting the luminaries at Normandie Ridge on Tuesday or bringing in cards for our shut-ins or delivering Christmas cookies or inviting someone to join you with us in one of our services.

Church Board Results, StoryNight, The Big Give

Dear Church,

We’re journeying through advent with stories from our community.

Are you facing a hard decision?

Be encouraged by part of Beth Stark’s story (from today’s devotional) about trusting God and receiving peace in the face of a hard decision.

“I have always loved the story of Ruth and Naomi in the Old Testament. As a child, I moved every two to three years to a new Nazarene parsonage. The phrase, “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay,” always resounded in my nomadic heart. I just wanted to stay in one place. 

“As time passed, I began my own journey as an adult with many moves…Ohio to Pennsylvania to Missouri to New Jersey to Virginia to Pennsylvania once more. As much as my heart longed to stay, the voice of God often said, “Go!”. Sometimes it was easy; other times, it required me to lay my heart open before God and accept His will once again.  

“Are you making a hard decision right now? Are you stalling because you don’t know if you can trust God? Pray until peace settles over you, take action with trust, and rejoice in God’s provision!”

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY DEVOTIONS

You can grab a physical copy at both campuses, follow online at www.stillnaz.com/advent2022, or subscribe at the button below.

Hear Sunday’s Advent Sermon on Peace

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Tabitha Martin

York City Campus-Pastor Jade and Chastity Frederick

2022 Christmas Schedule

This is a good season to invite family and friends to join you in worship. Prayerfully consider who you can invite and bring along.

December 11 — Happy Birthday Jesus Party in Kids Ministry

December 18 — Special Christmas Music Presentation at Stillmeadow Lane (contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com if you’d like to be in choir or the band)

December 20 — Stillnaz Youth Christmas Party (7PM)

December 24 — Christmas Eve Worship, 4PM at York City Campus, 7PM at Stillmeadow Lane Campus

December 25 — Christmas Morning Worship, 10AM at Stillmeadow Lane, 11AM at York City

January 1 — Sabbath Sunday (online worship only)

Church Board Election Results

Thank you to all who took time to prayerfully vote on Sunday, Dec 4. We are pleased to announce our newest board members.

• Christine Deibert and Tiffany Stonesifer were elected from our York City Campus.

• Steve Yinger and Brad Zerfing were elected from our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.

• Wayne Rumsey was elected as NDI (Nazarene Discipleship International) Director.

• Erma Shaffer was elected as NMI (Nazarene Missions International) Director.

• Natalie Wagner was elected as NYI (Nazarene Youth International) Director.

We are grateful for those board members whose terms end at the conclusion of 2022. Todd Henry, Jon Martin, Scott Mingus Sr, and Lynn Staley have provided excellent wisdom and faithful service.

Storynight: A Human Library Experience (Dec 11)

A Human Library is an event where people come to listen to people’s stories and have an opportunity to discuss. The purpose of this event is to connect our church family from both campuses.

Cadence Kleinfeld, a sophomore at York Academy, is hosting this as a part of a year-long personal project. Storynight will be 6 PM-8 PM on December 11th. There will be 3 sessions to hear 3 stories, followed by a time of fellowship with cookies.

Preview the 11 stories and sign up on the google form below, or show up the night of.

Christmas Card Exchange

Let's share the love with Christmas greetings this season.

We'll have boxes in the cafe where you can drop cards for Stillmeadow family, our shut-ins and for our local police. We’ll have a list of names of Stillmeadow folks who are unable to get out as much so that you can write a card to bless them. And we’ll have a place for you to express your appreciation to our local police department as well.

The boxes will be out from Dec 4-25, but we'll be delivering the cards for shut-ins and police the week before Christmas, so those cards are due by Dec 18.

Hey Kids!

Join us on Sunday, December 11th @ 9am & 10:30am at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus for our Happy Birthday Jesus party during our SNK Worship service!

Give with us

What a year we’ve had to share God’s resources. Join us in “The Big Give” as we contribute to what God is doing in Stillmeadow, in York and around the world.

Pray with Us

Condolences to…

The Wagaman Family, Harry Wagaman passed away this morning, December 8th. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 13th at 7PM at Burg Funeral Home 134 W. Broadway St., Red Lion, PA 17356

Darrel and Teena Horst and family upon the loss of his father Lloyd Rutt Horst on November 24.

Bob and Thelma Kramer and family upon the loss of his father Robert Kramer Sr on November 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

PS…Have you made plans to come to StoryNight this Sunday? Check it out at www.stillnaz.com/storynight. You can choose from 12 different “books” of people’s lives. Plus, when you come, we’ll have sweet cookie treats!

Christmas Schedule, Church Elections, StoryNight

Dear Church,

We’re journeying through advent with stories from our community. Read part of Lorraine Lauer’s encouragement from today’s devotional below.

Are you living in a place called hope?

Or do you prepare for the worst and HOPE for the best? Many of us want to live in HOPE, but we get caught up in living with the “glass half empty” mentality. Living with the “glass half full” mentality or living in HOPE seems “risky.” Therefore, we prepare for disappointment rather than God’s best.  

In my faith walk, the Lord is teaching me to run to Him rather than anything or anyone else. Have you prayed about it as much as you worry or complain about it? Our HOPE and peace come through faith walking and intimately communicating with Abba Father on a regular basis. It is so easy for us to be tempted to “vent” to one another rather than to “bother” God with our concerns. He longs to hear from His children, and His Holy word commands us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). As I’m learning to pray more intentionally and seek Him in all things, He is teaching me to be still and pray while breathing Him in and out continually throughout my day. I challenge you on this day to embrace HOPE and allow the Holy Spirit to lead, guide and direct you to HIS perfect peace.

KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY DEVOTIONS

You can grab a physical copy at both campuses, follow online at www.stillnaz.com/advent2022, or subscribe at the button below.

Hear Sunday’s Advent Sermon on Hope

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

2022 Christmas Schedule

This is a good season to invite family and friends to join you in worship. Prayerfully consider who you can invite and bring along.

December 11 — Happy Birthday Jesus Party in Kids Ministry

December 18 — Special Christmas Music Presentation at Stillmeadow Lane (contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com if you’d like to be in choir or the band)

December 20 — Stillnaz Youth Christmas Party (7PM)

December 24 — Christmas Eve Worship, 4PM at York City Campus, 7PM at Stillmeadow Lane Campus

December 25 — Christmas Morning Worship, 10AM at Stillmeadow Lane, 11AM at York City

January 1 — Sabbath Sunday (online worship only)

Church Board Elections

Sunday, December 4th after each service we will be electing nominees to the church board.   All members over the age of 15 can vote (age 13 and older can vote for NYI president).  There is a flyer available at the Welcome Center with nominee information and pictures to assist you to prepare and to pray.  

Serve at Habitat for Humanity (Dec 8)

We’ve got another Faith Build on December 8, from 8:00AM-2:30PM. Join us in Dover to make a difference in a families life. Check in with Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net for details on how to sign up.

Storynight: A Human Library Experience (Dec 11)

A Human Library is an event where people come to listen to people’s stories and have an opportunity to discuss. The purpose of this event is to connect our church family from both campuses.

Cadence Kleinfeld, a sophomore at York Academy, is hosting this as a part of a year-long personal project. Storynight will be 6 PM-8 PM on December 11th. There will be 3 sessions to hear 3 stories, followed by a time of fellowship with cookies.

Preview the 11 stories and sign up on the google form below, or show up the night of.

Christmas Card Exchange

Let's share the love with Christmas greetings this season.

We'll have boxes in the cafe where you can drop cards for Stillmeadow family, our shut-ins and for our local police. We’ll have a list of names of Stillmeadow folks who are unable to get out as much so that you can write a card to bless them. And we’ll have a place for you to express your appreciation to our local police department as well.

The boxes will be out from Dec 4-25, but we'll be delivering the cards for shut-ins and police the week before Christmas, so those cards are due by Dec 18.

Hey Kids!

Join us on Sunday, December 11th @ 9am & 10:30am at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus for our Happy Birthday Jesus party during our SNK Worship service!

Pray with Us

Condolences to…

Bob and Thelma Kramer and family upon the loss of his father Robert Kramer Sr on November 17.

Peggy Burkholder and family upon the loss of her husband Tom on November 8.

Danielle Robinson and family upon the loss of her father Rick Robinson on November 2.

The Alton family on the loss of their son, Joshua Jason Miggs Alton on November 29. This family is part of our MidAtlantic Nazarene District.

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

PS…THANK YOU to all who gave in various ways over the last couple weeks. We had 40+ join in the Journey House Paint Night and raised over $1000 for Journey House. Between the prayer shawl ministry and youth ministry we packed 38 Crisis Care Kits. And our youth raised over $13,000 to fight hunger during their 30 Hour Famine!

Happy Thanksgiving, Church Elections on December 4

Dear Church,

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good…

Consider all the blessings in your life, from the breath in your lungs to the ability to read the words on the screen in front of you, from the salvation in your soul and the people God has put you in relationship with. Take a moment and say thanks.

His love endures forever. (Psalm 118:1)

The evidence of his love is everywhere. And I experienced it through the fun we had together in the Family Advent Experience and the Community Thanksgiving Meal on Sunday.

Through this season of Advent we will be witnessing, experiencing and expressing the goodness and love of God through our Advent Devotional and our Sunday morning worship times. If you haven’t grabbed a devotional yet or signed up to have them emailed to your inbox, you can get a devotional on Sunday or click the button below. This devotional is FULL of stories of God’s goodness and love in the lives of Stillmeadow family members.

My Prayer:

Thank you Father God for including us in your multi-generational, multi-cultural family.

Thank you Jesus Christ for offering your life as a witness and example of love and goodness.

Thank you Spirit for bringing the power of love and mercy into the lives of believers.

Follow our Cradle to the Cross reading mini-series

Hear Sunday’s Advent Family Experience

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick

Church Board Elections

Sunday, December 4th after each service we will be electing nominees to the church board.   All members over the age of 15 can vote (age 13 and older can vote for NYI president).  There is a flyer available at the Welcome Center with nominee information and pictures to assist you to prepare and to pray.  

Thank you for giving to the Foster Care initiative

A note from Holly and Lester Strait. “We received an emergency placement of a 5 year old and nine month baby. They came with minimal oversized clothes and a pair shoes. Because you gave, the foster care team sprang into action to help us welcome the kids and supplied clothes and donations to help with the transition. We are also grateful the prayers and words of encouragement, the initial transition is challenging and scary for the young ones which often means sleepless nights. We are humbled by your giving, thank you! Thank you Stillmeadow!!”

Serve at Habitat for Humanity on Dec 8

We’ve got another Faith Build on December 8, from 8:00AM-2:30PM. Join us in Dover to make a difference in a families life. Check in with Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net for details on how to sign up.

Christmas Card Exchange

Let's share the love with Christmas greetings this season.

We'll have boxes in the cafe where you can drop cards for Stillmeadow family, our shut-ins and for our local police. We’ll have a list of names of Stillmeadow folks who are unable to get out as much so that you can write a card to bless them. And we’ll have a place for you to express your appreciation to our local police department as well.

The boxes will be out from Dec 4-25, but we'll be delivering the cards for shut-ins and police the week before Christmas, so those cards are due by Dec 18.

Hey Kids!

This Sunday (Nov 27) is our Advent PJ Party when you’re invited to wear pajamas and slippers to kids ministry!

And then join us on Sunday, December 11th @ 9am & 10:30am at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus for our Happy Birthday Jesus party during our SNK Worship service!

Youth Gift Card Fundraiser

Stillnaz Youth Ministry is holding a Gift Card Fundraiser! Take advantage of this "one stop shop" to purchase gift cards just in time for your Christmas giving, while supporting our teens so they can attend events like NYC and Teen Camp. Please see a teen or visit the Welcome Table in the Stillmeadow Lane Campus lobby on Sunday Mornings to place your order. Gift cards will be arrive by December 13.

Pray with Us

Condolences to…

Bob and Thelma Kramer and family upon the loss of his father Robert Kramer Sr on November 17.

Peggy Burkholder and family upon the loss of her husband Tom on November 8.

Danielle Robinson and family upon the loss of her father Rick Robinson on November 2.

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

PS…THANK YOU to all who gave in various ways over the last couple weeks. We had 40+ join in the Journey House Paint Night and raised over $1000 for Journey House. Between the prayer shawl ministry and youth ministry we packed 38 Crisis Care Kits. And our youth raised over $13,000 to fight hunger during their 30 Hour Famine!

Advent Begins Soon, Foster Care Initiative, Thanksgiving Dinner Help

Dear Church,

ADVENT BEGINS ON NOVEMBER 27

It’s the season of waiting and longing, the season of lights in the darkness. And we want to engage in the Advent Season well as a church family. Here are three ways you can prepare with us.

JOIN US IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY FOR OUR SPECIAL FAMILY ADVENT EXPERIENCE

This Sunday, November 20, we will have the Family Advent Experience with children and youth in our worship services to help us prepare as families for Advent 2022.

ENGAGE WITH OUR SPECIAL STORY-FILLED ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

The advent devotional is FULL of God-stories from Stillmeadow family members. We will have physical copies available this Sunday and you can have them sent to your email inbox by clicking the button below.

WORSHIP ON CHRISTMAS BECAUSE IT’S ON A SUNDAY THIS YEAR

We’re planning a special service at 10 on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus and 11 at our York City Campus. We won’t have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas on a Sunday again until 2033!

My Prayer:

God, you are the best story-writer ever, bringing peace into an anxious world, restoring hope where there is despair, raising joy where there is sorrow, replacing hate with love. Jesus, you are the author and perfecter of our faith, and we ask that you help us trust you with our stories. Spirit, guide us through the Advent Season, softening our hearts to your voice, directing our eyes to see where peace, hope, joy and love needs to be shared.

Finish up our “Be the Church” reading series

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Hear Sunday’s message on Telling Stories

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick

York City Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld

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On Sunday, we stood and prayed for children and families involved in the foster care system. God invites us to join Him in caring for vulnerable children. We are committed to supporting foster parents through this Foster Care Initiative and would love for more and more people (single, married, retired, working, young, old) to be involved. Click below to see how you can join.

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IF Table -Women’s Ministry

IF Table will meet this Friday, November 18th at 7PM in the multi-purpose room at the church.

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Strengths 101

StrengthFinders Training

God made you in His image; Strengths is a method to discover how you are made. You are invited to this all-day training event to understand your Strengths, discover more about yourself, and how these Strengths affect all phases of your life.

When:  November 19, 2022 Time:  8:30 – 4:00

Cost: $20.00 (covers lunch, snacks, and drinks)

Register HERE: or text “Strengths” to 717-444-8161 or email pastorkent@stillnaz.com

 Registration closes November 18, 2022, at 12:00 PM 

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Youth Gift Card Fundraiser

Stillnaz Youth Ministry is holding a Gift Card Fundraiser! Take advantage of this "one stop shop" to purchase gift cards just in time for your Christmas giving, while supporting our teens so they can attend events like NYC and Teen Camp. Please see a teen or visit the Welcome Table in the Stillmeadow Lane Campus lobby on Sunday Mornings to place your order. Gift cards will be arrive by December 13.

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Help at the Thanksgiving Meal this Sunday

Join us for our Community Dinner! This is a great way for families and small groups to serve together with people across our church and from other community churches. You can help serve in the kitchen, on the food line, with clean up, in the parking lot, as a greeter! You can help at the following 2 hour time slots:
8am-10am, 9am-11am, 10am-12pm, 11am-1pm, 1 - 3 pm, 3-5pm

Contact Chastity at cfrederick@stillnaz.com or sign up here: http://stillnaz.com/thanksgiving22

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Help For Refugees

The New American Welcome Center (NAWC) is helping many refugee families (read how they're helping here) and can use two kinds of assistance. First, they are looking for children's winter coats (0-18). Second, they are looking for full or queen size mattresses and bed frames so these families do not have to sleep on the floor. If you have coats, you can bring them to the church compassion closet (outside the family life center). If you have a bed, please contact Deb Deztel at the NAWC at (717) 819-0180.

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Pray with Us

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Condolences to…

Peggy Burkholder and family upon the loss of her husband Tom on November 8.

Danielle Robinson and family upon the loss of her father Rick Robinson on November 2.

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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

PS…THANK YOU to all who gave in various ways over the last couple weeks. We had 40+ join in the Journey House Paint Night and raised over $1000 for Journey House. Between the prayer shawl ministry and youth ministry we packed 38 Crisis Care Kits. And our youth raised over $13,000 to fight hunger during their 30 Hour Famine!

Mercy Triumphs, Thanks from Florida, Advent is Coming!

Dear Saints,

I got to party with the kids in kids worship on Sunday, and it reminded me of the great joy and responsibility we have as a church family to share the message of Jesus to all generations (#JTAG).

The time with the kids also raised my hopes for our Family Advent Experience, which will take place in our worship services on November 20. (See the announcement below for more details.)

In our mini-series, we’re considering how Jesus served the world. He made friends, gave gifts, threw parties and told stories. This week, as we consider how to “throw parties” like Jesus, let’s remember that as our Good Shepherd, “He guides me along the right paths” and “prepares a table before me…” (Psalm 23). And as we welcome others, let’s remember James advice to not play favorites, because “mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13)

Yes, mercy triumphs.

Think about that for yourself. If God wasn’t merciful, where would we be? Thank God that He “is rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4).

Now, let us be rich in mercy in this world of judgment, because “mercy triumphs.”

My Prayer:

God, you are the richest giver and most merciful Father. You give forgiveness of sins and second chances for life to anybody who would open their heart to You. Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice so that we can be forgiven and have a second chance. Spirit, help us be the kind of people who show mercy to whoever comes our way. Help us not play favorites in who we welcome into our lives, homes or church. We believe mercy triumphs, help us live according to that belief.

(Read along with us in our “Be the Church” series)

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Hear Sunday’s message on Throwing Parties

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor John Farley

York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick

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Thank You from Fort Myers, Florida!

Thank you notes we received so far from residents in Forest Park where we sent a team to help after Hurricane Ian.  They come with monetary donations to offset our costs. 

“Thank you for all your help. We so appreciate all your hard work.” ~George and Gloria

“Thanks for coming to Forest Park and for thinking of us in Florida.  We will always remember this, it was such a help.”  ~Ellen

“Thanks so much for all you did for Forest Park. You touched my heart and the hearts of many in the community. God bless you all for what you did. “ ~Wayne and Gail

“Thank you all so much for the kindnesses and hard work in putting Forest Park back together following Hurricane Ian’s mass destruction.  We will never forget all you did to help us in our time of need.” ~Bob and Kathy

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Join us, as a church family, to prepare for the Advent Season with an interactive worship service.

Preschoolers and Elementary Classes will join their families as we worship as one large church family for the Family Advent Experience.

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Strengths 101 - StrengthFinders Training

God made you in His image; Strengths is a method to discover how you are made. You are invited to this all-day training event to understand your Strengths, discover more about yourself, and how these Strengths affect all phases of your life.

When:  November 19, 2022 Time:  8:30 – 4:00

Cost: $20.00 (covers lunch, snacks, and drinks)

Register HERE: or text “Strengths” to 717-444-8161 or email pastorkent@stillnaz.com

 Registration closes November 18, 2022, at 12:00 PM 

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Youth 30 Hour Famine-November 11-12

~The number of people facing hunger doubled in 2020 and is now 270 million.

~One in eight people in the developing world do not have enough to eat.

~6,000 plus kids under age 5 die from preventable hunger-related causes daily.

Support our youth who will be serving, fasting, and raising money and awareness to combat world hunger. You can contribute HERE.

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Youth Gift Card Fundraiser

Stillnaz Youth Ministry is holding a Gift Card Fundraiser! Take advantage of this "one stop shop" to purchase gift cards just in time for your Christmas giving, while supporting our teens so they can attend events like NYC and Teen Camp. Please see a teen or visit the Welcome Table in the Stillmeadow Lane Campus lobby on Sunday Mornings to place your order. Gift cards will be arrive by December 13.

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Help For Refugees

The New American Welcome Center (NAWC) is helping many refugee families (read how they're helping here) and can use two kinds of assistance. First, they are looking for children's winter coats (0-18). Second, they are looking for full or queen size mattresses and bed frames so these families do not have to sleep on the floor. If you have coats, you can bring them to the church compassion closet (outside the family life center). If you have a bed, please contact Deb Deztel at the NAWC at (717) 819-0180.

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Pray with Us

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Condolences to…

Peggy Burkholder and family upon the loss of her husband Tom on November 8.

Danielle Robinson and family upon the loss of her father Rick Robinson on November 2.

To Pastors John & Ricki Emery whose son Josiah passed away October 13th. The Emery family was a part of Stillmeadow prior to relocating.

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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

PS…Advent is one of my favorite seasons in life and I LOVE the devotionals that our people have written to walk through that season. We’ll have booklets available on November 20 and you can receive them by email by clicking below.

The Generous Giver, Preparing for Advent, Serving and Praying Together

Dear Church,

YOU ARE GIFTED! (BY THE GENEROUS GIVER)

And it has been a joy to hear how many of you have been spiritually gifted as you have shared your gifts with us. If you haven’t done that yet, take a couple minutes and find out your spiritual gifts through our spiritual gifts survey and share the results with us. We also would love to hear any ideas that you may have on how we can serve in our community!

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

Our reading in James 1:2-12 reminds us that “Our God…gives generously". He is the most generous giver in existence and you are some of his most incredible gifts.

Why has He gifted you the way He has? Why has He gifted York with the gift of you?

Well, the answer to those two questions is connected to Jesus’ mission so beautifully described in Isaiah 61. Jesus came to rebuild, restore and renew. As Jesus rebuilds us, restores us and renews us, he invites us to be a part of the rebuilding, restoring and renewal of our communities and the world.

THE GENEROUS GIVER HAS GENEROUSLY GIVEN THE GIFT OF YOU TO THE WORLD

My Prayer:

God, you are the most generous Giver. Thank you for giving the gift of your Son to rebuild, restore and renew our world. Jesus, thank you for showing us a life of generous giving and inviting us into your kind of life. Spirit, help us be the kind of people who joyfully join the rebuilding of families, the restoration of communities and the renewing of our city.

Read along with us in our “Be the Church” series

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Hear Sunday’s message on Giving Gifts

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Chris Fuller

York City Campus-Chas Frederick

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Family Advent Experience

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Strengths 101 - StrengthFinders Training

God made you in His image; Strengths is a method to discover how you are made. You are invited to this all-day training event to understand your Strengths, discover more about yourself, and how these Strengths affect all phases of your life.

When:  November 19, 2022 Time:  8:30 – 4:00

Cost: $20.00 (covers lunch, snacks, and drinks)

Register here: https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=fde59def-2fc4-4bb6-936b-e97a2364ccfc or text “Strengths” to 717-444-8161 or email pastorkent@stillnaz.com

 Registration closes November 18, 2022, at 12:00 PM 

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Youth Gift Card Fundraiser

Stillnaz Youth Ministry is holding a Gift Card Fundraiser! Take advantage of this "one stop shop" to purchase gift cards just in time for your Christmas giving, while supporting our teens so they can attend events like NYC and Teen Camp. Please see a teen or visit the Welcome Table in the Stillmeadow Lane Campus lobby on Sunday Mornings to place your order. Gift cards will be arrive by December 13.

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Youth 30 Hour Famine-November 11-12

~The number of people facing hunger doubled in 2020 and is now 270 million.

~One in eight people in the developing world do not have enough to eat.

~6,000 plus kids under age 5 die from preventable hunger-related causes daily.

Support our youth who will be serving, fasting, and raising money and awareness to combat world hunger.  You can contribute HERE.

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Paint Night-Journey House Fundraiser

~Sunday, November 13th, 2-4:30PM

~Cost is $45 per person and includes canvas, brushes, paints, smock, easel and music!

~Deadline to purchase tickets-November 11th

~Snacks and drinks provided.

~ Contact Lida Renoll at 717-804-8896 or

areyouready3691@gmail.com

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Help For Refugees

The New American Welcome Center (NAWC) is helping many refugee families (read how they're helping here) and can use two kinds of assistance. First, they are looking for children's winter coats (0-18). Second, they are looking for full or queen size mattresses and bed frames so these families do not have to sleep on the floor. If you have coats, you can bring them to the church compassion closet (outside the family life center). If you have a bed, please contact Deb Deztel at the NAWC at (717) 819-0180.

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Pray with Us

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Thank you…

From JoAnn and Randy Hull for the flowers, prayers and kindness shown over the death of JoAnn’s brother Gregory Krebs.

From Pastor Josh and family for compassion and grace extended over the loss of Josh’s Nana (Mom’s mom).

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Condolences to…

To Pastors John & Ricki Emery whose son Josiah passed away October 13th. The Emery family was a part of Stillmeadow prior to relocating.

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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

PS…If you’re not plugged into a place of regular service at Stillmeadow, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up by clicking the “serve” button below.

Do, be, do, be.

Dear Church,

Which came first? The chicken or the egg? Which comes first? Being a Christ follower or doing Christ-like things? Being the church or serving the world?

Perhaps it is a back and forth loop between “being” and “doing.” As a father, “I am” a dad, but “I do” dad-like things (make breakfast, offer care when there is sickness or sadness, etc).

Paul’s encouragement to the Church in Colossae spins the loop of “doing” and “being” together in Colossians 3:12-14. There we see that Christians are “God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved.” And Christians are to do: “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”, forbearance and forgiveness and love. Their “to do” list (love others) shows their “to be” identity (loved by God).

Sounds like a fun song: Do, Be, Do, Be, Do, Be...

As you consider your identity in Christ today, pray through the opportunities that come before you in your home, workplace, school and neighborhood. Remember that your primary identity is “chosen by God, holy and dearly loved.” Remember that your primary task is to “put on love.”

My Prayer:

Father, we have been given a new identity and a new mission in You. When You see us, You see dearly loved children, chosen for a sacred purpose. Jesus, as the Son of God, You showed us the perfect blend between “doing” and “being,” receiving the Father’s love and extending His care to others. Spirit, fill Your church with joy at being chosen and fill Your church with conviction to do the simple and courageous thing: love our neighbors as we have been loved by You.

Read along with us in our “Be the Church” series

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Hear Sunday’s message on Making Friends

Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Rachel Zeigler

York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick

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JOIN THE TRUNK OR TREAT TEAM!

October 29, from 2-4PM, we’ll have lots of neighbors and kids coming through our parking lot. Join us as we welcome and bless them!

Click here to help.

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A Message From Our Church Board Secretary

This is Pastor's Appreciation Month. We love our pastoral staff, ministerial staff and their families! Over the next few weeks, please reach out to as many as you can and show them your support and appreciation in tangible ways -- meals, gift cards, gifts, and other remembrances. Ministry leadership is an often thankless role; let's do our part to make sure our staff know that we care.

~Scott Mingus, Sr.

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Youth 30 Hour Famine-November 11-12

~ The number of people facing hunger doubled in 2020 and is now 270 million.

~One in eight people in the developing world do not have enough to eat.

~6,000 plus kids under age 5 die from preventable hunger-related causes daily.

Support our Youth who will be fasting, serving, and raising money and awareness to combat world hunger!  You can contribute HERE.

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Paint Night-Journey House Fundraiser

~Sunday, November 13th, 2-4:30PM

~Cost is $45 per person and includes canvas, brushes, paints, smock, easel and music!

~Deadline to purchase tickets-November 11th

~Snacks and drinks provided.

~ Contact Lida Renoll at 717-804-8896 or

areyouready3691@gmail.com

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Habitat For Humanity Faith Build!

December 8-8AM-3PM!

 We will be working on the Dover Project!  For more information contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.  

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New Stillmeadow Church Directory!

Want to stay connected to others at Stillmeadow? Sign up for our directory at www.stillnaz.com/directory.

Questions? Karon (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor John (pastorjohn@stillnaz.com) would be glad to help.

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Thank you…

From JoAnn and Randy Hull for the flowers, prayers and kindness shown over the death of JoAnn’s brother Gregory Krebs.

From Pastor Josh and family for compassion and grace extended over the loss of Josh’s Nana (Mom’s mom).

For financially and prayerfully supporting our Hurricane Ian team, who were able to make a difference in Fort Myers and made it home safely last Sunday.

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Condolences to…

To Pastors John & Ricki Emery whose son Josiah passed away October 13th. The Emery family was a part of Stillmeadow prior to relocating.

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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

PS…If you’re not plugged into a place of regular service at Stillmeadow, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up by clicking the “serve” button below.