Family Worship and Rise Against Hunger this Sunday
Dear Family,
Family Worship is this Sunday, July 30!
One of the most important things we do as a church is pass the faith along to the next generation. This isn’t just about passing “information” along, as if reciting theology is our goal. No, this is about sharing the essential practices that help us become like Jesus.
How are they going to know Jesus and how are they going to know how to worship Him and grow in Him? Relationships with others who know and worship and serve Jesus. That’s how. Our family ministry events are about building and sustaining relationships through which our children and youth can encounter Jesus in each other and in the lives of the generations ahead of them.
And this Sunday we get to both Worship Together and Serve Together across generations. We’ll pray, praise, and learn together in the Worship Services and then we’ll join our hands and hearts in ministry during the Rise Against Hunger event right after the 10:30 service. And FYI, we will have our nursery open for our 0 - 2 year olds during the worship services.
During our Worship Service together, we’re going to recite the Apostle’s Creed together. This statement reminds us of the essential beliefs of our faith, the ones that unite us with other Christians across denominational lines. Slowly read over this and give thanks to God for the story that shapes us.
“I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth;
“And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell;
the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
“I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Church of Jesus Christ,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.”
Welcome Bash & Baptism
Also! Save the Date! Sunday August 27th at 10AM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus! Worship Service will be in the Family Life Center and Food Trucks and games will be outside after the service. If you would like to be baptized you can sign-up here.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Isabell Clark
Youth Fall Retreat 2023
September 8-10 at Camp Penn in Waynesboro, PA. Cost is $50. Deadline to register is August 22nd. You can register here.
Grow with us
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).
Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study-This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
MORE-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Rise Against Hunger — On July 30, we’re going to pack 10,000 meals. Last year we were a part of RAH’s work of distributing 67.6 million meals. Join us by serving at the event (click the serve button below) or by giving towards the goal of $4000 (give to “Rise Against Hunger” online or via check).
Our youth ministry needs Bible teachers!-You don’t need a degree or have served in youth ministry before, but if you’ve spent years pursuing the Lord through personal study and reading Scripture, we would love for you to reach out to Pastor Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) to see if joining our team of Sunday school teachers is your next right step of serving God and the church.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Let’s Pray for our Youth at Summer Camp
They are wrapping up camp and coming home tomorrow on July 28. Let’s pray that God would speak to them like He did to Samuel and that they will follow with the courage of Esther and lead with the insight of Nehemiah and be willing to open their lives to His mission like Mary and Martha.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Rise Against Hunger.
Rise Against Hunger — Let’s meet (or exceed!?) our goal of $4000 to pack 10,000 meals for families in need. Check out the impact here. Choose “Rise Against Hunger” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Summer Intern–Please join us in continuing to support Sergio by donating toward his college education. If you are giving online choose “Intern Fund” or write intern in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
Accepting Applications for the Positions of Facilities Manager & Facilities Team Members- The positions are an important part of the ministry at Stillmeadow and are mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at 717-577-4246 or pastorkent@stillnaz.com for more information or to apply.
Condolences to…
To Lee Lindsay and Julie Callender. Lee’s wife (Julie’s mom), Millie Lindsay passed away July 8.
To Sherilyn Kohr and Family. George Kohr passed away June 27.
Nikki Stocker & Family. Nikki lost her Aunt recently.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for Nazarene Youth Conference:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Overflowing with hope,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What’s your favorite line in the Creed? Or which ones make you scratch your head in confusion or raise your hands in gratitude? For me, I am thankful for the communion of saints, that mysterious bond that we have with other believers through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Let me know what you think or what you’re wondering: pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
Pray for Camp, Family Worship and Rise Against Hunger on July 30
Dear Church,
How has God been speaking to you this summer?
We’ve been reading Romans together as a church. It’s been neat to see friends on the Bible app putting highlights or notes on the texts for the day. God’s word is timeless and transformative. I’m curious to hear how He has been speaking to you or to hear what questions have been stirring in you as you’ve been reading. Feel free to drop me an email at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. I’m praying for you as you read, that God would speak to you and encourage your heart in the middle of your circumstances.
Pray for our youth at Camp this week
Our teens are heading to camp from July 24-28. Let’s cover those 26 teens and 5 adults in prayer as they gather for worship, small groups and service at Rhodes Grove Campground.
Family Worship on July 30
We have a Family Service on the 5th Sunday of the month. Our kids (3 years and up) join us for worship. Some kids and teens will help with part of the service, and we will have a kid's lesson/sermon right before the main sermon. It is important for our kids to worship with the church as a whole and for the church to worship with our kids. We are a church family experiencing Jesus in All Generations. And cool story, we’ll transition from the 10:30 service right into our Rise Against Hunger Event where families can serve together.
We will have our nursery open for our babies- 2 year olds during the worship services.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Isabell Clark
Grow with us
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).
Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study-This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
MORE-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets Sundays at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Rise Against Hunger — On July 30, we’re going to pack 10,000 meals. Last year we were a part of RAH’s work of distributing 67.6 million meals. Join us by serving at the event (click the serve button below) or by giving towards the goal of $4000 (give to “Rise Against Hunger” online or via check).
Welcome Bash-Sunday, August 27th at 10AM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Many hands are needed! If you can serve please sign up at stillnaz.com/serve.
Our youth ministry needs Bible teachers!-You don’t need a degree or have served in youth ministry before, but if you’ve spent years pursuing the Lord through personal study and reading Scripture, we would love for you to reach out to Pastor Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) to see if joining our team of Sunday school teachers is your next right step of serving God and the church.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Let’s Pray for our Rise Against Hunger Event
On July 30, we’ll put together 10,000 meals for others. Let’s pray for those receiving the meals and for those serving that day.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Rise Against Hunger.
Rise Against Hunger — Let’s meet (or exceed!?) our goal of $4000 to pack 10,000 meals for families in need. Check out the impact here. Choose “Rise Against Hunger” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Summer Intern–Please join us in continuing to support Sergio by donating toward his college education. If you are giving online choose “Intern Fund” or write intern in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
Engagement Team (Greeter, Usher, Café) Safety Training for Welcome Bash and Beyond-Sunday, July 23rd at 12:30PM. Lunch will be provided! To assist us in purchasing sufficient food please RSVP by July 21st to pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or by calling the church office at 717-764-4888.
Accepting Applications for the Positions of Facilities Manager & Facilities Team Members- The positions are an important part of the ministry at Stillmeadow and are mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at 717-577-4246 or pastorkent@stillnaz.com for more information or to apply.
Condolences to…
Nikki Stocker and Family. Nikki’s Aunt passed away recently.
To Lee Lindsay and Julie Callender. Lee’s wife (Julie’s mom), Millie Lindsay passed away July 8.
To Sherilyn Kohr and Family. George Kohr passed away June 27.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for Nazarene Youth Conference:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Overflowing with hope,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…I’d seriously like to hear how God is speaking to you in this season. Drop me a line at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. Personally, I have been struck by the seriousness of sin and God’s graciousness towards us to save us and sanctify us from sin when we put our faith in Him.
God IN us, Family Worship and Rise Against Hunger on July 30
Dear Church,
Chew on this for a bit. It’s our memory verse for the next section of sermons out of Romans.
And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Romans 8:11
Did you catch that? Go back and read it again.
This is all about how God brings his resurrection life to us by the power of His Holy Spirit IN US. We do not earn this life, we do not achieve this life, we receive this life.
It makes me think of something Rich Villodas said at NYC23 last week.
“Holiness is not something we achieve, it’s something we receive.”
As we continue to explore the letter to the Romans together, let’s keep that in mind. To become like Christ is a miracle that God does within us as we put our faith in Him.
And cool story, click the button below and you can watch that message from Rich Villodas.
Family Worship on July 30
We have a Family Service on the 5th Sunday of the month. Our kids (3 years and up) join us for worship. Some kids and teens will help with part of the service, and we will have a kid's lesson/sermon right before the main sermon. It is important for our kids to worship with the church as a whole and for the church to worship with our kids. We are a church family experiencing Jesus in All Generations. And cool story, we’ll transition from the 10:30 service right into our Rise Against Hunger Event where families can serve together.
We will have our nursery open for our babies- 2 year olds during the worship services.
Welcome Bash & Baptism
Save the Date! Sunday August 27th at 10AM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus! Worship Service will be in the Family Life Center and Food Trucks and games will be outside after the service. If you would like to be baptized you can sign-up here.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
NOMA (No One Matures Alone) Groups — meet at various times through the week, primarily in people’s homes. We’d love to include you in one of these groups. Consider joining one in the fall.
Emerge (Young Adults 18-30)-Our young adults meet the first Thursday evening of each month from 7:00-9:00pm at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut Street) for a community gathering of worship and group Bible study. This group is led by Pastor Chris and Emily Fuller. Join us!
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are four of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Rise Against Hunger — On July 30, we’re going to pack 10,000 meals. Last year we were a part of RAH’s work of distributing 67.6 million meals. Join us by serving at the event (click the serve button below) or by giving towards the goal of $4000 (give to “Rise Against Hunger” online or via check).
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry-Take church to the children of York City Saturday mornings at 9:30AM. Contact Chastity Frederick at cfrederick@stillnaz.com.
Welcome Bash & Baptism-Sunday, August 27th at 10AM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Many hands are needed! If you can serve please sign up at stillnaz.com/serve.
Our Youth Ministry Needs Bible Teachers!-You don’t need a degree or have served in youth ministry before, but if you’ve spent years pursuing the Lord through personal study and reading Scripture, we would love for you to reach out to Pastor Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) to see if joining our team of Sunday school teachers is your next right step of serving God and the church.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Let’s Pray for our Rise Against Hunger Event
On July 30, we’ll put together 10,000 meals for others. Let’s pray for those receiving the meals and for those serving that day.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Rise Against Hunger.
Family In Need Fund — Stillmeadow keeps a benevolence fund to help people in times of need. These funds have helped pay bills, buy groceries, provide a place to stay, give counseling and more. Select “FIN Fund” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Rise Against Hunger — Let’s meet (or exceed!?) our goal of $4000 to pack 10,000 meals for families in need. Check out the impact here. Choose “Rise Against Hunger” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
Greeter/Usher Safety Training for Welcome Bash and Beyond-Sunday, July 23rd at 12:30PM. Lunch will be provided! To assist us in purchasing sufficient food please RSVP by July 21st to pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or by calling the church office at 717-764-4888.
CPR, AED & First-Aid Certification-Safety Ace will be offering this certification training in the ground floor of the Sprenkle House the second Saturday of each month. The next class is July 15, 2023. The cost is $65 per person. Each student receives ASHI certification card active for two years. If this would benefit you contact Kelly Miller at Safety Ace (Kelly@safetyacepa.com) or 717-935-9635.
Accepting Applications for the Positions of Facilities Manager & Facilities Team Members- The positions are an important part of the ministry at Stillmeadow and are mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at 717-577-4246 or pastorkent@stillnaz.com for more information or to apply.
Condolences to…
To Lee Lindsay and Julie Callender. Lee’s wife (Julie’s mom), Millie Lindsay passed away July 8.
To Sherilyn Kohr and Family. George Kohr passed away June 27.
To Brandon Busha and Family. Brandon’s grandmother, Carolyn Almoney passed away June 19.
To Rick Boogher and Family. Ricks mother, Anna Elizabeth Wiley Boogher passed away June 14.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for Nazarene Youth Conference:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Overflowing with hope,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…Are you enjoying any books this summer? Last week I heard from a couple of you how God has been encouraging you through what you’re reading. If you have any books you’d like to suggest, send them my way at at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. Personally, I have been encouraged by “Don’t Hold Back” by David Platts and “Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest” by Ruth Haley Barton. If you have any you’d like to suggest, send them my way.
NYC Begins Today, Rise Against Hunger is soon!
Dear Church,
On Sunday, in addition to wrapping up our first part of our Romans Series (we’ll start “God IN Us” on July 9), we also took time to pray for the 30+ Stillmeadow participants who have gone to Tampa Bay for Nazarene Youth Conference 2023.
And cool story, click the button below and you can tune into the services with them! Let’s continue to pray together for them.
One of my favorite Stillmeadow events last year was when we participated in Rise Against Hunger. We were a part of RAH’s work of distributing 67.6 million meals. Rise Against Hunger targets remote, last-mile communities within hunger pockets designated “serious” or higher by the Global Hunger Index, and works with local leaders to harness the strengths of their communities and tackle their own food and nutrition security challenges with agency, dignity and resilience. Check out RAH’s 2022 stats below. And plan to participate by serving on July 30 and/or giving to help us meet our goal of 10,000 meals for $4000. Keep reading the email and find how to sign up and to give.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
NOMA (No One Matures Alone) Groups — meet at various times through the week, primarily in people’s homes. We’d love to include you in one of these groups. Consider joining one in the fall.
Emerge (Young Adults 18-30)-Our young adults meet the first Thursday evening of each month from 7:00-9:00pm at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut Street) for a community gathering of worship and group Bible study. This group is led by Pastor Chris and Emily Fuller. Join us!
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Rise Against Hunger — On July 30, we’re going to pack 10,000 meals. You can be involved by serving at the event (click the serve button below) or by giving towards the goal of $4000 (give to “Rise Against Hunger” online or via check).
Café — Serve up a friendly greeting and a cup of coffee by serving in the Café. Sign-up using the button below or by emailing Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.com.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Let’s Pray for NYC Peeps This Week
They’re in Tampa Bay even now! Let’s pray that God’s grace would overflow into their hearts, transforming their vision of the world and filling them with courage and compassion to live out His call in their lives.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Rise Against Hunger.
Family In Need Fund — Stillmeadow keeps a benevolence fund to help people in times of need. These funds have helped pay bills, buy groceries, provide a place to stay, give counseling and more. Select “FIN Fund” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Rise Against Hunger — Let’s meet (or exceed!?) our goal of $4000 to pack 10,000 meals for families in need. Check out the impact here. Choose “Rise Against Hunger” online or write it in the memo of your check.
EJAM Work & Witness Pretzel Sandwich Sale-The EJAM team will be located at a table outside of the Family Life Center taking orders for Pretzel Sandwiches on Sunday, July 9th. Be sure to stop by the table and support the team raising funds for their next Work and Witness trip to Jamaica in January 2024.
Special Announcement
CPR, AED & First-Aid Certification-Safety Ace will be offering this certification training in the ground floor of the Sprenkle House the second Saturday of each month. The next class is July 15, 2023. The cost is $65 per person. Each student receives ASHI certification card active for two years. If this would benefit you contact Kelly Miller at Safety Ace (Kelly@safetyacepa.com) or 717-935-9635.
Accepting Applications for the Positions of Facilities Manager & Facilities Team Members- The positions are an important part of the ministry at Stillmeadow and are mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at 717-577-4246 or pastorkent@stillnaz.com for more information or to apply.
Condolences to…
To Sherilyn Kohr and Family. George Kohr passed away June 27th.
To Brandon Busha and Family. Brandon’s grandmother, Carolyn Almoney passed away June 19.
To Rick Boogher and Family. Ricks mother, Anna Elizabeth Wiley Boogher passed away June 14th.
To the Hughes Family. Jackie Hughes passed away Saturday, June 10th
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…It’s the summer, which means more time for reading for me! Are you finding any good books to read? Personally, I have been encouraged by “The Non-Anxious Presence” by Mark Sayers and “Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest” by Ruth Haley Barton. If you have any you’d like to suggest, send them my way at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
Pray for NYC, Prep for Rise Against Hunger
Dear Church,
This Sunday we began a new series out of Romans, especially focusing on the “good news!”
When I went to Nazarene Youth Conference in 1999, God met me and transformed me and set me on His path. I am still living out what He called me to in Toronto my senior summer. I wonder what He’s going to do with this generation of NYC youth. Will you pray with me for our youth and all the youth going to NYC23 in Tampa next week? We’ll be having a special prayer time this Sunday (July 2).
Last year we packed over 10,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. And we’re going to do it again this year on July 30.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Steve Grosvenor
York City Campus —Pastor Jade and Chastity Frederick
Grow with us
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).
Saturday Morning Prayers
Pray for what takes place here on Sunday. This group meets at 8AM Saturday at the church and is led by Jeff Callender.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Rise Against Hunger- On July 30, we’re going to pack 10,000 meals. You can be involved by serving at the event (click the serve button below) or by giving towards the goal of $4000 (give to “Rise Against Hunger” online or via check).
Cafe Serve up a friendly greeting and a cup of coffee by serving in the Café. Sign-up using the button below or by emailing Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.com.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Let’s Pray for NYC Peeps This Week
They’ll be traveling from July 4-July 10. Let’s pray that God’s grace would overflow into their hearts, transforming their vision of the world and filling them with courage and compassion to live out His call in their lives.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Rise Against Hunger.
Family In Need Fund — Stillmeadow keeps a benevolence fund to help people in times of need. These funds have helped pay bills, buy groceries, provide a place to stay, give counseling and more. Select “FIN Fund” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Rise Against Hunger — Let’s meet (or exceed!?) our goal of $4000 to pack 10,000 meals for families in need. Check out the impact here. Choose “Rise Against Hunger” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager- This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. Duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
EJAM Work & Witness Pretzel Sandwich Sale-The EJAM team will be located at a table outside of the Family Life Center taking orders for Pretzel Sandwiches on Sunday, July 2nd and July 9th. Be sure to stop by the table and support the team raising funds for their next Work and Witness trip to Jamaica in January.
Condolences to…
To Sherilyn Kohr and Family. George Kohr passed away June 27th.
To Brandon Busha and Family. Brandon’s grandmother, Carolyn Almoney passed away June 19.
To Rick Boogher and Family. Ricks mother, Anna Elizabeth Wiley Boogher passed away June 14th.
To the Hughes Family. Jackie Hughes passed away Saturday, June 10th
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…
Believe who Jesus is, Foster Care Initiative, and more
Dear Church,
What an incredible week of VBS and Mission Week it has been. Thank you to all who have served and invited! Our theme on the second night of VBS was “Believe who Jesus is” which fits perfectly with this first part of our Sunday series in Romans!
When Paul started his letter, he was sure to point out the central role of “faith” (i.e. believing in Jesus) in the church. He said: '“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” (Romans 1:17)
Yes, God is calling us to a trusting relationship with Him. He is not giving us a new set of rules to live by. That’s why Paul said: “For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.” (Romans 3:28)
This is “the message concerning faith that we proclaim: if you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” (Romans 10:8-10)
Do you believe? Do you believe that God conquered death, that God is greater than sin, that God is the just judge and that Jesus is the only One who can save us? That belief changes our present and our future. I encourage you, if you haven’t declared out loud, to say a prayer today saying, “Jesus is Lord” over all of your life. And then tell somebody about it! (my email is pastorjosh@stillnaz.com if you want to tell me!)
Are you reading and praying along with us? Engage in the Romans Reading Plan and prayer focus here: www.stillnaz.com/pray.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Chris Fuller
York City Campus —Pastor Isabell Clark
Grow with us
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).
Saturday Morning Prayers -Pray for what takes place here on Sunday. This group meets at 8AM Saturday at the church and is led by Jeff Callender.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Foster Care Initiative — On Sunday, June 18, we received an update on how we are engaging in care for children and families in the foster care system. We’d love to have you join us in serving foster children or resource families with foster children. Sign up here.
Kids Ministry — Stillnaz Kidz Ministry is growing and we are looking for 8 volunteers to serve at the 9:00 service and 4 volunteers to serve at the 10:30 service. Come join our youngest Stillnaz Family Members as they build their spiritual foundation of following Jesus with their lives. Email Pastor Rachel for more information: pastorrachel@stillnaz.com
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Supporting Jonathan Phillips.
Family In Need Fund — Stillmeadow keeps a benevolence fund to help people in times of need. These funds have helped pay bills, buy groceries, provide a place to stay, give counseling and more. Select “FIN Fund” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Support Jonathan Phillips — Help Jonathan in his ministry to the Romanian church and people. Select “Jonathan Phillips” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. Duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To Brandon Busha and Family. Brandon’s grandmother, Carolyn Almoney passed away June 19. A service will be held at Etzweiler Funeral Home at 11AM on Friday June 23, with a viewing at 10AM.
To the Hughes Family. Jackie Hughes passed away Saturday, June 10th. A celebration of life will be at Stillmeadow at 11AM on Friday June 23, with visitation at 10AM.
To Wayne Sechrist and family. Wayne’s father Rodger Sechrist passed away May 29th.
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…Let’s pray for the students who went on Mission Week and the families who were involved in VBS this week, asking God to seal in their hearts the decisions they made this week and to bring to their minds the truths that they heard.
General Assembly Update, Prayers for VBS and Mission Week
Dear church,
What an incredible privilege to be a part of a church family that literally spans the globe. I have been at our General Assembly (happens every four years!) in Indianapolis. I wish each of you could be here, but here’s a quick summary with links to the services.
On Friday night of General Assembly we saw flags from every nation where the Church of the Nazarene serves.
On Saturday night, we heard from General Superintendent Gustavo Crocker (who ordained Pastor’s Chris, Rachel, and Ronnie) about how all of us are called.
And Sunday morning's message from General Superintendent David Graves included an incredible image of how God lavishes his love on us and demonstrated his love for us in Jesus Christ. Right in the middle of the message was the memory verse for our current series!
Sunday evening’s message from General Superintendent Davis Busic is iconic. He got to the heart of the Nazarene story of risk-taking love and holy living.
On Monday morning, General Superintendent Carla Sunberg (who ordained Pastor Jade) gave the quadrennial address (state of the union), with the winsome tag-line: "Good Morning." If you want a glimpse of God's incredible work in the global Nazarene church, take the time to listen in.
And Monday evening, General Superintendent Fili Chambo asked “What does it mean to say ‘Jesus is Lord’ in the chaos?” He invited us to remember that the chaos in the world does not have the final word, because Jesus is Lord.
You can view all the services here.
Pray with me for VBS and Mission Week
This week has been a powerful reminder that what we do together to serve each other and our neighbors for the sake of Christ makes a difference for eternity. Events like Vacation Bible School can be the start or restart for someone’s spiritual journey. Pray with me for VBS and consider who you can invite. You can register here or sign up at the door.
At the same time, we will have some of our middle school youth serving in York County. Pray with me for those young people and youth workers!
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Rachel Zeigler
Grow with us
Check out our listing of discipleship 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).
Celebrate Recovery-Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. This group meets at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
MORE-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Foster Care Initiative — Join us in serving foster children or resource families with foster children. Sign up here.
East Jamaica Work & Witness Trip Meeting – Interested in serving with us in Jamaica. Applications and $200 deposit is due by June 25th, when we’ll have a meeting at noon in room #112. For applications and any questions: Contact JoAnn and Randy Hull at jobi1956@gmail.com.
Kids Ministry — Stillnaz Kidz Ministry is growing and we are looking for 8 volunteers to serve at the 9:00 service and 4 volunteers to serve at the 10:30 service. Come join our youngest Stillnaz Family Members as they build their spiritual foundation of following Jesus with their lives. Email Pastor Rachel for more information: pastorrachel@stillnaz.com.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Give with us
Support Our Kids and Preteens for Camp!
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. Duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To the Hughes Family. Jackie Hughes passed away Saturday, June 10th.
To Wayne Sechrist and family. Wayne’s father Rodger Sechrist passed away May 29th.
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…I’ll be back from General Assembly to join in the fun of VBS! Pray with me for the kids and workers involved in that incredible week. There’s still time to register here.
PPS…Did you start the Romans Reading Plan? It’s been incredible to slowly read through the first two chapters these past two weeks. You can catch up and read along with me with the plan here.
06.08 Pray for General Assembly and Stillnaz Summer
Dear Church,
This Sunday we began a new series out of Romans, especially focusing on the “good news!” Our memory verse for this part of our series is Romans 5:8. Notice that Paul uses the “active” tense when he says, “God demonstrates.” For Paul, God’s love is an active force for us. Ponder on that as you memorize this verse.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)
Pray for General Assembly
Tomorrow, June 9, the Nazarene General Assembly begins. It is an incredible privilege to be a part of a denomination sharing God’s life-changing news across the globe. As the delegates gather in Indianapolis, let us pray Jesus’ prayer in John 17 over them, asking God that “they may be brought to complete unity…so that the world will know that [God the Father] sent [Jesus] and have loved them even as [God the Father has loved Jesus].”
Pray through and Prepare for 2023 Summer Plans
Will you pray for the children, youth, adults and workers involved in our major summer events?
June 19-22 Vacation Bible School and Middle School Mission Week
July 4-10 Nazarene Youth Conference
July 24-28 Teen Camp
July 30 Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event
August 7-11 Kids Camp
August 27 Welcome Bash
Engage in it with the reading plan here.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
Celebrate Recovery-Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. Led by Roxanne Byrd & Marilyn Brown, this group meets at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
MORE-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
NYC (Nazarene Youth Conference) Crisis Care Kits — The youth are participating in a service project to bring and pack Crisis Care Kits. The conference goal is to pack 100,000 kits! Stillmeadow Youth have a goal to bring 300 kits! Please consider contributing items on this list. Items must be received by 6/23 at the welcome desk or compassion closet.
Worship and Tech Team — Would you like to be a part of our Worship/Tech Ministry Team? If you sing, play an instrument or have an interest in the audio/visual tech team contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Give with us
Support the EJAM Partnership — Invest in the work of our ministry partners in Jamaica by giving to the EJAM Fund. If you are giving online choose “EJAM Fund” or write “EJAM Fund” in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
CPR, AED & First-Aid Certification-Safety Ace will be offering this certification training in the ground floor of the Sprenkle House the second Saturday of each month beginning June 10, 2023. The cost is $65 per person. Each student receives ASHI certification card active for two years. If this would benefit you contact Kelly Miller at Safety Ace (Kelly@safetyacepa.com) or 717-935-9635.
Welcome new members!
On Sunday, June 4, we welcomed six new members into the Stillmeadow Family.
From our Stillmeadow Lane Campus
Tristan Mingus
Tom Mingus
Transferring from New Feedom Trail Church
Deb Davidson
Tom Davidson
From our York City Campus
Adriana Hernandez-Colon
Jasmine Collins
Condolences to…
To Wayne Sechrist and family. Wayne’s father Rodger Sechrist passed away May 29th.
To Theresa Schmerge and family, whose father passed away May 13.
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…I’m out at General Assembly, so I’d cherish your prayers for this. You can join online here.
Our Summer Series and Plans
Dear Church,
This Sunday we will begin a new series: God for us.
Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This gets at the heart of God’s heart. Before we could move an inch towards him, he made the move towards us, to reconcile, rebuild, restore, resurrect us. Our 2023 Summer Series is going through the letter Paul wrote to the Romans, in which he carefully explains the “for us” nature of God’s love.
And how do we receive this God? How do we participate in this love? We believe. “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “the righteous will live by faith.” (Romans 1:17)
As we enter this new series, you are invited to read through Romans yourself. Download the reading plan here.
And as we enter this new series, let us join our hearts in concentrated prayer for York City and County. Our neighbors need to know the good news that God is for us. As we pray for our neighbors, God moves our hearts and lives to demonstrate His love. We have a prayer plan at www.stillnaz.com/pray.
Pray through and Prepare for 2023 Summer Plans
And as you read and pray, will you also pray for the children, youth, adults and workers involved in our major summer events?
June 19-22 Vacation Bible School and Middle School Mission Week
July 4-10 Nazarene Youth Conference
July 24-28 Teen Camp
July 30 Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Event
August 7-11 Kids Camp
August 27 Welcome Bash
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Ron Gray
York City Campus — Casey Harrison
Grow with us
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).
Tuesday Night Men's and Women’s Groups
Man Cave-Connect, encourage, and challenge one another in the faith. Led by Wayne Rumsey and Jeff Calendar, this group meets at 6:30 in the Sprenkle House.
Girlfriends Growing in Grace-For women of all ages. Join us as we study a variety of material and grow together. This group is led by Lorraine Lauer and meets at 7PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Church in room #112. (Next meeting for this group is 6/6/23)
Happily 2Gether Forever — Strengthen your marriage! This small group is led by Dale and Patti Clymer and meets at 9AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Worship and Tech Team — Would you like to be a part of our Worship/Tech Ministry Team? If you sing, play an instrument or have an interest in the audio/visual tech team contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.
NYC (Nazarene Youth Conference) Crisis Care Kits — The youth are participating in a service project to bring and pack Youth Care Kits. The conference goal is to pack 100,000 kits! Stillmeadow Youth have a goal to bring 300 kits! Please consider contributing items on this list.
Pray with us
Next week 1000’s of Nazarenes from around the globe will gather in Indianapolis for our quadrennial gathering to pray over, collaborate on and celebrate God’s work in the church around the world. Pray for unity, strength and grace through this time.
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Give with us
Support the EJAM Partnership — Invest in the work of our ministry partners in Jamaica by giving to the EJAM Fund. If you are giving online choose “EJAM Fund” or write “EJAM Fund” in the memo of your check.
Support the Journey House with a Paint Night on June 10th, 1:30-5:30 for fellowship and a Paint Party! $45 per person includes everything. Contact Lida Renoll for tickets at 717-804-8896 or areyouready3691@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 3rd.
Special Announcement
CPR, AED & First-Aid Certification-Safety Ace will be offering this certification training in the ground floor of the Sprenkle House the second Saturday of each month beginning June 10, 2023. The cost is $65 per person. Each student receives ASHI certification card active for two years. If this would benefit you contact Kelly Miller at Safety Ace (Kelly@safetyacepa.com) or 717-935-9635.
Congratulations to…
All of our 2023 graduates, including the preschool graduates from Stillmeadow Child Care (pictured below)!
Condolences to…
To Theresa Schmerge and family, whose father passed away May 13.
To Christina Stola and family. Christina’s father passed away May 9.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15. Visitation and Service will be at Stillmeadow Church. Visitation will take place June 1st 6-8PM and June 2nd 9:30-11AM. Service will take place at June 2nd at 11AM.
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…Join me in the daily prayers, will you? Paul says, “Join me in my struggle by praying to God for me” (Romans 15:30). When we pray for someone, we spiritually join them in their struggle. Download the daily prayers for York here.
Our Summer Intern, A Surprise Guest for Grad Sunday and Camps!
Dear Church,
On Sunday, we drew our 1 Peter series to a close! I am looking forward to our Summer Series (This is the Gospel) that starts on June 4.
I have loved this encouragement to “Grow Up” from 1 Peter. And I love that Stillmeadow has a legacy of helping young people “grow up” through our internships. These have been rich opportunities to grow with someone as they explore God’s call on their lives.
And in this season of graduations, it’s a reminder of how we as a congregation walk beside young people and parents as they “grow up” through the educational journey.
And as we enter the season of summer camps, we have the opportunity to help teens and kids “grow up” through sacred encounters with God and his people from across our Nazarene district.
Check out how you can be involved in each of these opportunities below…
Support Our Summer Intern
Sergio Paul is serving as our summer intern within our worship technology ministry. Please join us in continuing to support Sergio by donating toward his college education. If you are giving online choose “Intern Fund” or write intern in the memo of your check or you can use this link.
A Surprise Guest for Graduate Sunday
This Sunday (May 28) we will celebrate our graduates from high school, college and any other higher education! The Stillmeadow Lane Campus will have a special surprise guest preacher, Pastor Ron Grey, the District Superintendent of East Jamaica, with whom we have been partnering for over a decade. Come ready to celebrate our graduates and be encouraged by our brother.
Sign up for Summer Camps
Kid & Preteen Camp is August 7-11 at Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center, Chambersburg, PA. Early Bird cost is $220. After June 23 the cost is $240. Deadline to register is July 21st. Fundraising is available. Questions? Email pastorrachel@gmail.com. Register for camp HERE.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Tabitha Martin
York City Campus —Pastor Isabell Clark
Grow with us
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).
Tuesday Night Men's and Women’s Groups
Man Cave-Connect, encourage, and challenge one another in the faith. Led by Wayne Rumsey and Jeff Calendar, this group meets at 6:30 in the Sprenkle House.
Girlfriends Growing in Grace-For women of all ages. Join us as we study a variety of material and grow together. This group is led by Lorraine Lauer and meets at 7PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Church in room #112. (Next meeting for this group is 6/6/23)
Happily 2Gether Forever — Strengthen your marriage! This small group is led by Dale and Patti Clymer and meets at 9AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
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.
2024 Jamaica Mission Trip (January 12-21) — We are assembling our team of adults (16+) to serve in Jamaica next year. You can sign up here.
Pray with us
Final Week of Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Our intentional time of praying with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region comes to a close on Pentecost (May 28). Click the link below for the devotional.
Give with us
Support the EJAM Partnership — Invest in the work of our ministry partners in Jamaica by giving to the EJAM Fund. If you are giving online choose “EJAM Fund” or write “EJAM Fund” in the memo of your check.
Support the Journey House with a Paint Night on June 10th, 1:30-5:30 for fellowship and a Paint Party! $45 per person includes everything. Contact Lida Renoll for tickets at 717-804-8896 or areyouready3691@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 3rd.
Support Our Kids and Preteens for Camp!
Special Announcement
CPR, AED & First-Aid Certification-Safety Ace will be offering this certification training in the ground floor of the Sprenkle House the second Saturday of each month beginning June 10, 2023. The cost is $65 per person. Each student receives ASHI certification card active for two years. If this would benefit you contact Kelly Miller at Safety Ace (Kelly@safetyacepa.com) or 717-935-9635.
Condolences to…
To Theresa Schmerge and family, whose father passed away May 13.
To Christina Stola and family. Christina’s father passed away May 9.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15. Visitation and Service will be at Stillmeadow Church. Visitation will take place June 1st 6-8PM and June 2nd 9:30-11AM. Service will take place at June 2nd at 11AM.
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…It’s incredible to be a part of a long term partnership like ours with the East Jamaica district. If you’ve never gone on a trip, prayerfully consider signing up for next year’s trip. If not, prayerfully consider giving to support the partnership. Thank God for the legacy of His work in the East Jamaican and Stillmeadow people!
Pancake Breakfast, Graduates and Summer Camps!
Dear Church,
As we continue through the first letter that Peter wrote to the early church, I’m curious what themes God is bringing to your attention or what actions He is calling you to do? I’d love to hear. Share with me here: pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
God keeps bringing to my attention the “exile” theme, where Peter recognizes that the people who have been “called out of darkness into His wonderful light” (2:9) are “foreigners and exiles” (2:11) in this world. But I am challenged that Peter calls these “exiles” not to live opposed to people in the world, but to live as good neighbors and “show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor” (2:17).
God, help us live without fear of others, and live with reverence for Your Son.
Jesus, thank You for giving us an example of living with love in the face of hate and for giving your life “to bring [us] to God” (3:18).
Spirit, keep before us your eternal goodness and strengthen us to “continue to do good” (4:19).
We are passionate about helping people of all ages experience being called out of darkness into God’s wonderful light, and especially creating environments for our young people to hear God’s voice and follow His Call. That’s why we celebrate our Grads and why we encourage families to send their kids and teens to summer camp. Read the details below…
Graduate Sunday is May 28
And we’ll be honoring our graduates from high school, college and any other higher education on May 28. You all have worked hard (parents too!) and we’d love to recognize your accomplishments and celebrate you! Please register by May 21 HERE .
Sign up for Summer Camps
Teen Camp is July 24-28. Early bird registration $275 is due by May 31st, and regular registration $295 is due by June 30th. Late registration rate of $345 is due from July 1-July 11th. Register for teen camp HERE.
Kid & Preteen Camp is August 7-11 at Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center, Chambersburg, PA. Early Bird ($220) is due by June 22 and regular registration ($240) is due by July 21. Fundraising is available. Questions? Email pastorrachel@gmail.com. Register for kids camp HERE.
Pancake Breakfast Camp Fundraiser-Saturday, May 20th 8-10AM!
Eat all the pancakes you want and help send our kids to kids camp! Tickets available HERE or you can pay when you arrive on Saturday.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
Thursday Men’s Accountability — On Guard —Led by Pastor Jade Frederick this group meets the third Thursday of each month 6:30-8PM at 350 Chestnut St.,
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study —Led by Pastor Kathy Foltz this class meets at 10AM in the ground floor of Sprenkle House.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
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.
Work & Witness-An Information meeting regarding the 2024 Work & Witness trip to Jamaica will be held at 12PM Sunday, May 21st in room #112. All who would like to know more are encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact Randy or JoAnn Hull at jobi1956@gmail.com.
Pray with us
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Give with us
Summer Intern– Sergio Paul is serving as our summer intern within our worship technology ministry. Please join us in continuing to support Sergio by donating toward his college education. If you are giving online choose “Intern Fund” or write intern in the memo of your check.
Disaster Relief Fund has been a way for us to fund quick trips to respond to areas in crisis. A special thanks to Forest Park, the Florida community we served last year, for giving us $3,385. You can also give by writing “Disaster” in your memo line of your check or by selecting “Disaster Relief” here.
Support the Journey House with a Paint Night on June 10th, 1:30-5:30 for fellowship and a Paint Party! $45 per person includes everything. Contact Lida Renoll for tickets at 717-804-8896 or areyouready3691@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 3rd.
Support Our Kids and Preteens for Camp!
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. Duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
We are looking for Facilities Team Members. Yes, this can include doing toilets, mopping floors, removing trash, and such. But, it is also an opportunity to pray, serve, and minister to our church body while you work. For more details and an opportunity to serve in this ministry, contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To Theresa Schmerge and family, whose father passed away May 13.
To Christina Stola and family. Christina’s father passed away May 9.
To Deborah Gingrich and family. Deborah’s father Noah Amspacher passed away April 25.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15. Visitation and Service will be at Stillmeadow Church. Visitation will take place June 1st 6-8PM and June 2nd 9:30-11AM. Service will take place at June 2nd at 11AM.
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 VBS. YES! I’m going to serve and would love to serve with you. Will you pray about serving and about who to invite? These have been incredible times for children to put their trust in Jesus and experience His love through the community of the church. You can register children here and volunteer here.
Facilities Manager, Graduates and VBS!
Dear Church,
“Love one another deeply, from the heart.” (1 Peter 1:22) Peter’s encouragement is to do more than give lip service to the three words (I love you) that are said too much and maybe not enough.
In our current series about growing up in our salvation, this is a point we dare not miss: Growth in Christ is always growth in love. Each of the steps of the journey of growth is about receiving His love and becoming more like Him to show His love.
Two ways we want to grow in love together as a congregation are in the hiring of a new facilities manager and in celebrating our graduates.
Now Hiring Facilities Team Manager
We’re looking for someone who has a vision to care for the building resources that have been entrusted to us. Duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. For more details and an opportunity to serve in this way, contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Graduate Sunday is May 28
And we’ll be honoring our graduates from high school, college and any other higher education on May 28. You all have worked hard (parents too!) and we’d love to recognize your accomplishments and celebrate you! Please register by May 21 HERE .
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
Grow with us
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).
Thursday Men’s Accountability — On Guard —Led by Pastor Jade Frederick this group meets the third Thursday of each month 6:30-8PM at 350 Chestnut St.,
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study — Led by Pastor Kathy Foltz this class meets at 10AM in the ground floor of Sprenkle House.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Servants Workcamp: June 26-30 — Serve locally with Servants on Saturdays or Workcamp. Sign up at the button below.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
Work & Witness -An Information meeting regarding the 2024 Work & Witness trip to Jamaica will be held at 12PM Sunday, May 21st in room #112. All who would like to know more are encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact Randy or JoAnn Hull at jobi1956@gmail.com.
Pray with us
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Give with us
Disaster Relief Fund has been a way for us to fund quick trips to respond to areas in crisis. A special thanks to Forest Park, the Florida community we served last year, for giving us $3,385. You can also give by writing “Disaster” in your memo line of your check or by selecting “Disaster Relief” here.
Support the Journey House with a Paint Night on June 10th, 1:30-5:30 for fellowship and a Paint Party! $45 per person includes everything. Contact Lida Renoll for tickets at 717-804-8896 or areyouready3691@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 3rd.
Support Our Kids and Preteens for Camp!
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: As we mentioned above, this is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. Duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
We are looking for Facilities Team Members. Yes, this can include doing toilets, mopping floors, removing trash, and such. But, it is also an opportunity to pray, serve, and minister to our church body while you work. For more details and an opportunity to serve in this ministry, contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To Christina Stola and family. Christina’s father passed away May 9.
To Deborah Gingrich and family. Deborah’s father Noah Amspacher passed away April 25.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15. Visitation and Service will be at Stillmeadow Church. Visitation will take place June 1st 6-8PM and June 2nd 9:30-11AM. Service will take place at June 2nd at 11AM.
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 VBS. YES! I’m going to serve and would love to serve with you. Will you pray about serving and about who to invite? These have been incredible times for children to put their trust in Jesus and experience His love through the community of the church. You can register children here and volunteer here.
Celebrations, Men’s Conference, and VBS!
Dear Church,
I love how Peter begins his letter.
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance!
This is a trinitarian’s dream (the Father, Son and Spirit all are mentioned!)! But even more, it reminds us that as Christians we have been chosen and are being sanctified to be obedient to Jesus. In other words, we’ve been hand selected and set aside for God’s holy work in this world!
What we do as a church is an act of obedience to Jesus. Three ways that we have been called to obey is 1) our partnership with the childcare, 2) setting aside time to cultivate growth through events like the Men’s Conference, and 3) honoring and encouraging church family members at significant life milestone events like graduation.
50 Year Anniversary of Partnership
This Sunday, May 7, we will be celebrating the 50 year partnership in our morning services. Many childcare families and employees attend Stillmeadow, and we will be welcoming all childcare families and employees that morning! We will have a special presentation and time of prayer. We are even going to have some of the current kiddos share a “chapel song!” Join me in praying for the partners and families.
Men’s Conference is this Saturday
If you haven’t registered, do so HERE. And if you’re not able to come, pray for those who are attending, that this will be a sacred time where old commitments can be renewed and new commitments to Christ can be made.
Graduate Sunday is May 28
We’ll be honoring our graduates from high school, college and any other higher education on May 28. Please register by May 21 HERE .
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
MORE —Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning Sunday at 10:30 in Sprenkle House ground fl.
Harvest Prayer —Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 in Rm.124.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Servants Workcamp: June 26-30 — Serve locally with Servants on Saturdays or Workcamp. Sign up at the button below.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
Pray with us
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Give with us
Disaster Relief Fund has been a way for us to fund quick trips to respond to areas in crisis. A special thanks to Forest Park, the Florida community we served last year, for giving us $3,385. You can also give by writing “Disaster” in your memo line of your check or by selecting “Disaster Relief” here.
Support the Journey House with a Paint Night on June 10th, 1:30-5:30 for fellowship and a Paint Party! $45 per person includes everything. Contact Lida Renoll for tickets at 717-804-8896 or areyouready3691@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 3rd.
The first 2023 Quarterly Report is available at www.stillnaz.com/give.
Support Our Kids and Preteens
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. The duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
We are looking for Facilities Team Members. Yes, this can include doing toilets, mopping floors, removing trash, and such. But, it is also an opportunity to pray, serve, and minister to our church body while you work. For more details and an opportunity to serve in this ministry, contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To Deborah Gingrich and family. Deborah’s father Noah Amspacher passed away April 25th..
The family of Diane Gardner-Wilson who passed away April 18.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15.
The Family of Mary Light who passed away October 27, 2022. Mary was married to Rev. Luke Light who was a visitation pastor at Stillmeadow at our Pine Street location. Memorial service will May 13, 2023 at 11AM at the Delta Church of the Nazarene, 6610 Delta Rd., Delta, PA 17314
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 VBS. YES! I’m going to serve and would love to serve with you. Will you pray about serving and about who to invite? These have been incredible times for children to put their trust in Jesus and experience His love through the community of the church. You can register children here and volunteer here.
Celebrating 50 Years of Partnership, Men’s Conference, Chicken BBQ
Dear Church,
In my 20 years at Stillmeadow we have gone through three mission statements. We had “more disciples, better disciples” and then we had “continuing Jesus’ mission” and now we have “Jesus to All Generations” (#JTAG). Each statement is a different expression of the same thing: we want to follow Jesus as His disciples and share His life-transforming truth with all people. One way that we have been living this out is in our partnership with the Stillmeadow Childcare.
50 Year Anniversary of Partnership
And on May 7, we will be celebrating the 50 year partnership in our morning services. Many childcare families and employees attend Stillmeadow, and we will be welcoming all childcare families and employees that morning! We will have a special presentation and time of prayer. We are even going to have some of the current kiddos share a “chapel song!” Join me in praying for the partners and families.
Let’s Grow Up in Our Prayers
In our current sermon series we have been challenged to dwell in 1 Peter. I was challenged by the NLT translation of 1 Peter 4:7: “The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” Let us be fervent and focused in our prayers for our partnership with the childcare. Let us be passionate and purposeful in our prayers for our families and church family. Let us be intense and intentional in our prayers for our community and country.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
MORE —Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning Sunday at 10:30 in Sprenkle House ground fl.
Harvest Prayer —Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 in Rm.124.
Men’s Conference — Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-893-4017 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry — Serve in a mobile ministry to kids and families in the city of York. For more information contact Chastity Frederick at cfrederick@stillnaz.com.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
Pray with us
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Chicken BBQ is Saturday!
Saturday, April 29th from 11am til1 1pm (or until sold out). This fundraiser will aide our students participating in youth events!
Each meal will include 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Applesauce, Roll & Butter and will be sold @ $12.
Pre-orders are encouraged and can be called in to Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net) by end of day today Thursday 4/27. Or order at the button below. Thank you for supporting our teens as they shake their tailfeathers and serve up a delicious meal!
The first 2023 Quarterly Report is available at www.stillnaz.com/give.
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. The duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
Condolences to…
The family of Diane Gardner-Wilson who passed away April 18.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15.
The family of Flossie Gentzler (Stottlemyer). Flossie passed away March 29.
The Family of Mary Light who passed away October 27, 2022. Mary was married to Rev. Luke Light who was a visitation pastor at Stillmeadow at our Pine Street location. Memorial service will May 13, 2023 at 11AM at the Delta Church of the Nazarene, 6610 Delta Rd., Delta, PA 17314
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 Men’s Conference, Men’s Conference, Men’s Conference, Men’s Conference…is going to be good for any who attend. It’s a time to check in and grow with God and with other men from our community. Register for the conference HERE.
Grow by reading 1 Peter, Congratulations, & 2 Fundraisers!
Dear Church,
While Ray Stark and Chastity Frederick kicked off our TTGU (Time to Grow Up) series in York, a delegation of Stillmeadow Nazarenes were worshiping with sisters and brothers from across the Mid-Atlantic District. What an encouraging time! God is stirring in his people!
Grow by Reading 1 Peter
In York, we were challenged to read through 1 Peter during this series. I am reading it in the New Living Translation this week and was struck by 2:24 where it says “He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right.” What about you? Feel free to text (717-577-6446) or email (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com) your thoughts on what you’re learning. And, even better, share it with your small group or family!
Congratulations!
In Maryland, Ronnie Vandervort and Chris Fuller both received their ordination credentials from the Church of the Nazarene on Sunday night. We are so grateful to both of them for their ministry and proud of them for their efforts in reaching this level of leadership within our denomination. You can view their ordination service here.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Ray Stark
York City Campus —Chastity Frederick
District Assembly—David Bowser
Grow with us
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).
CLAY-This discipleship group for creatives meets the 2nd Friday of each month 6-7:30PM at York City Campus. For more info contact Pastor Isabell at pastorisabell@stillnaz.com.
Men’s Conference-Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-893-4017 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity Serve Day: April 22 (this Saturday)-Serve with us on the Chestnut Build. Contact Sue Cox @ s-cox@comcast.net.
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry-Serve in a mobile ministry to kids and families in the city of York. For more information contact Chastity Frederick at cfrederick@stillnaz.com.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
Pray with us
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Youth Excursion Trip for 8th -12th Graders
May 19th - 21st at Pinchot State Park. You can sign-up at www.stillnaz.com/sny. Questions? Contact pmoses@stillnaz.com.
2 Ways to Support Our Church and Ministry Family
Stillnaz Youth Chicken BBQ Fundraiser (April 29)
Saturday, April 29th from 11am til1 1pm (or until sold out). This fundraiser will aide our students participating in youth events!
Each meal will include 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Applesauce, Roll & Butter and will be sold @ $12.
Pre-orders are encouraged and can be called in to Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net) by end of day Thursday 4/27. We will also take orders at the Welcome Table outside the worship center on Sunday, 4/2, 4/16 and 4/23 (not Easter Sunday). Or order at the button below. Thank you for supporting our teens as they shake their tailfeathers and serve up a delicious meal!
2. Childcare Touch a Truck (April 22)
The first 2023 Quarterly Report is available at www.stillnaz.com/give.
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. The duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
Thank you for giving!
Together we collected 1,406 toothbrushes, 200 bandaids, 68 nail clippers, 33 bars of soap, 13 bottles of shampoo, 5 tubes of toothpaste and 4 towels for the District Assembly Crisis Care Kit packing party where 330+ kits were assembled for those in need.
Condolences to…
The family of Diane Gardner-Wilson who passed away April 18. A viewing will be held from 4-6PM, with a service at 6PM at Etzweiler Funeral Home at 1111 E. Market Street, York, PA.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15.
The family of Flossie Gentzler (Stottlemyer). Flossie passed away March 29.
The Family of Mary Light who passed away October 27, 2022. Mary was married to Rev. Luke Light who was a visitation pastor at Stillmeadow at our Pine Street location. Memorial service will May 13, 2023 at 11AM at the Delta Church of the Nazarene, 6610 Delta Rd., Delta, PA 17314
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 Did you want to catch up with what happened at District Assembly? We were inspired and challenged in our time together with our district. You can go back and view the services but I really recommend the “Service on the Ministry.”
It’s Time To Grow Up, Praying til Pentecost, 2 Fundraisers!
Dear Church,
What a joy it was to celebrate Resurrection together with three baptisms on Sunday! And I’m thrilled that we’re moving into a new series in 1 Peter called “It’s Time to Grow Up!”
It’s time to grow up in the salvation that comes from Jesus’ resurrection. It’s time to live like Jesus is alive in our homes and in our church. But what does that look like? Well, we want to unpack seven different “steps” that Peter gives to the church to grow up in the gift that God has given us in Christ.
Hear Sunday’s Easter Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
Grow with us
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).
CLAY-This discipleship group for creatives meets the 2nd Friday of each month 6-7:30PM at York City Campus. For more info contact Pastor Isabell at pastorisabell@stillnaz.com.
Men’s Conference-Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-893-4017 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry-Serve in a mobile ministry to kids and families in the city of York. For more information contact Chastity Frederick at cfrederick@stillnaz.com.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Stillnaz Youth will be hosting a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Saturday, April 29th from 11am til1 1pm (or until sold out). This is a fundraiser will aide our students participating in events such as NYC, Middle School Mission Week, Teen Camp, Fall Retreat.
Each meal will include 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Applesauce, Roll & Butter and will be sold @ $12. Pre-orders are encouraged and can be called in to Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net) by end of day Thursday 4/27, or you can order by using the button below. We will also take orders at the Welcome Table outside the worship center on Sunday, 4/2, 4/16 and 4/23 (not Easter Sunday). Thank you for supporting our teens as they shake their tailfeathers and serve up a delicious meal!
Mid-Atlantic District Assembly (THIS WEEKEND!)
Gather with us at Double Tree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville, MD to hear stories of what God has done across our district and be renewed for what He’s doing now. The weekend concludes at 7PM Sunday night with a Service on the Ministry in which two of our pastors (Ronnie Vandervort and Chris Fuller) will be ordained and one of our young leaders (Nathan Lahr) will be district licensed.
Stream the services here: www.youtube.com/@midatlanticnazarene/streams.
See the schedule of events here: https://manaz.org/mission-advance/
Thank you…
To Kimber Love who is resigning from her position as facilities manager. We are grateful for her hard work and the gracious manner in which she has served since February 2022. When you see her take the time to say thank you for her service to our Stillmeadow family.
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager
This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. The duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
Congratulations to…
Josh and Lindsay Alley & Family as they welcomed their little girl Mackenzie May on March 18.
Condolences to…
The family of Flossie Gentzler (Stottlemyer). Flossie passed away March 29th.
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 Are you going to join the half-million prayers? Last week our prayer week was incredible. Let’s keep the spiritual momentum going by praying with Nazarenes across our nation. Follow the prayer guide at www.halfmillionmobilization.org.
You’re Still Invited to Invite (to Easter, Chicken BBQ, Touch a Truck & More)
Dear Church,
The first nights of our Prayer Week have been incredible. I do hope that you’ll join us in tonight’s Maundy Thursday Service or tomorrow night’s Good Friday Service. Both services will be at our York City Campus.
Who are you inviting?
As you think about Easter Sunday, we invite you to pray about who you can invite to join you in worship and/or at your table? Resurrection Sunday is a perfect day to welcome new and old friends into our church community and the best approach is personal invitation. Ask God who that person could be and reach out to them to join you.
As you seek God on that, be encouraged and challenged by today’s Lenten Reflection from Tara Strauser.
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
“PSALM 116 ( I LOVE YOU LORD)” by Mission House
“NOW MY LIFESONG SINGS” by Casting Crowns
This psalm speaks to my heart as one rescued from death. Like the psalmist, I am overcome with deep appreciation and love of my Lord for His attention and care. “What shall I return to the Lord for all His goodness to me?” By His grace and never-ending love for us, we have been saved. And I am so very grateful!
Like the psalmist, I too “will lift the cup of salvation and call on the Name of the Lord.” I, too, devote my life to Him and His will.
The song titled Psalm 116 (I Love You, Lord) exclaims:
I love You, Lord, for you have delivered my soul from death, my feet from stumbling.
I will walk in the land of the living.
Therefore, my soul will sing in praise to the Lord. As the line in the song, "And Now My Lifesong Sings", goes, “Now my life to You I give. Hallelujah… Let my lifesong sing to You”.
Can you relate with the psalmist’s gratitude and love to God? Have you fully devoted your life to Him? May I encourage you to read these verses again, spending time with Jesus in prayer? He’s patiently waiting for you.
Hear Sunday’s Palm Sunday Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick
Holy Week Prayer Week (THIS WEEK!)
Let’s join our hearts in prayer together every night of Holy Week.
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.
Pray with us
There has been a Call to Prayer called “Half-Million Mobilization” from our denominational leaders from Easter (4/9) to Pentecost (5/28). Pick up a prayer guide at our welcome center or download a copy. And anytime you have a prayer request, share your concerns at www.stillnaz.com/pray.
Grow with us
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).
King is Coming Class-A look at scriptural prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Men’s Conference-Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-893-4017 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Card Writing to Shut Ins
Join Pastor Kathy and Pastor Ronnie in their pastoral care for our church family who are less mobile. If you’d like to write regular encouragement to these family members, be in touch with Pastor Kathy (kfoltz@stillnaz.com)
Cafe
Join our team that creates an atmosphere of hospitality every Sunday morning.
Stillnaz Youth will be hosting a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Saturday, April 29th from 11am til1 1pm (or until sold out). This is a fundraiser will aide our students participating in events such as NYC, Middle School Mission Week, Teen Camp, Fall Retreat.
Each meal will include 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Applesauce, Roll & Butter and will be sold @ $12. Pre-orders are encouraged and can be called in to Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net) by end of day Thursday 4/27, or you can order by using the button below. We will also take orders at the Welcome Table outside the worship center on Sunday, 4/2, 4/16 and 4/23 (not Easter Sunday). Thank you for supporting our teens as they shake their tailfeathers and serve up a delicious meal!
Mid-Atlantic District Assembly (April 15-16)
Gather with us at Double Tree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville, MD to hear stories of what God has done across our district and be renewed for what He’s doing now. The weekend concludes at 7PM Sunday night with a Service on the Ministry in which two of our pastors (Ronnie Vandervort and Chris Fuller) will be ordained and one of our young leaders (Nathan Lahr) will be district licensed.
Congratulations to…
Josh and Lindsay Alley & Family as they welcomed their little girl Mackenzie May on March 18.
Condolences to…
The family of Flossie Gentzler (Stottlemyer). Flossie passed away March 29th.
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 God is doing something special in our midst. It has been an incredible prayer week so far and I can’t wait to see the breakthroughs that are coming for Stillmeadow and York as we continue to pray together. And now we have the opportunity to pray with a half-million other Nazarenes in the days between Easter (April 9) and Pentecost (May 28). You can follow along with a printed prayer guide available at our welcome center or download your own copy.
You’re Invited to Invite (to Easter, Easter Surprise & More)
Dear Church,
We have just over one week left before Easter, which means we have almost completed our 2023 Lenten Journey.
Who are you inviting?
As you think about Easter Sunday, we invite you to pray about who you can invite to join you in worship and/or at your table? Resurrection Sunday is a perfect day to welcome new and old friends into our church community and the best approach is personal invitation. Ask God who that person could be and reach out to them to join you.
As you seek God on that, be encouraged and challenged by today’s Lenten Reflection from Brian Meyers, Jr.
Psalm 31:9-18
In this passage, David had his moments of doubt and depression, but he always turned to the Lord in complete trust. He understood that without God he could not win even the smallest battle against his enemies. He knew that God was leading him and he was content to allow God to direct his steps. God was his life, so he sought to follow the will of God in all he did.
Too many of us today seem to think that trusting God means we live our own lives with no recognition of Him whatsoever until we get in trouble and it is only then that we turn to Him and ask for His help. We cannot put ourselves ahead of God, our will ahead of His, or our thinking ahead of His and expect Him to protect us.
As we put our trust in Him, we seek to know Him more by spending time in His word and talking with Him in prayer. We allow His Spirit to live in us and control us as we become more like Christ each day.
What is one area in your life that you are putting ahead of God instead of trusting Him to direct your steps?
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 & Chastity Frederick
Holy Week Prayer Week (NEXT 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.
Grow with us
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).
King is Coming Class-A look at scriptural prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Men’s Conference-Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-893-4017 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Card Writing to Shut Ins
Join Pastor Kathy and Pastor Ronnie in their pastoral care for our church family who are less mobile. If you’d like to write regular encouragement to these family members, be in touch with Pastor Kathy (kfoltz@stillnaz.com)
Cafe
Join our team that creates an atmosphere of hospitality every Sunday morning.
Stillnaz Youth will be hosting a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Saturday, April 29th from 11am til1 1pm (or until sold out). This is a fundraiser will aide our students participating in events such as NYC, Middle School Mission Week, Teen Camp, Fall Retreat.
Each meal will include 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Applesauce, Roll & Butter and will be sold @ $12. Pre-orders are encouraged and can be called in to Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net) by end of day Thursday 4/27, or you can order by using the button below. We will also take orders at the Welcome Table outside the worship center on Sunday, 4/2, 4/16 and 4/23 (not Easter Sunday). Thank you for supporting our teens as they shake their tailfeathers and serve up a delicious meal!
Congratulations to…
Josh and Lindsay Alley & Family as they welcomed their little girl Mackenzie May on March 18.
Condolences to…
The family of Flossie Gentzler (Stottlemyer). Flossie passed away March 29th. Service will be at Hefner Funeral Home at 1551 Kenneth Rd., York. Viewing will be at 12 noon and service will take place at 1:00 PM.
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 Someone in your life needs the reminder that they’re wanted and loved. And God has placed you, unique you, in their life. Maybe you can show care by inviting to Easter Surprise, or writing a card, or offering a listening ear. I’m praying that you will be strengthened with His love and encouraged by His truth in those things this week. Will you pray for me too?
Count on God, Easter Surprise, Prayer Week
Dear Church,
We’re now over halfway through 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 Christine Deibert.
“AS THE DEER”~ by Steffany Gretzinger
I feel that I need to start by saying how amazing God is, how He always meets me where I am. Recently I have been dealing with multiple family issues. All of them are out of my control. I have told God (in one of our many conversations) that my life is His. I have had to hand things back to Him regularly. There are two sentences in the passage I chose to reflect on that scream out to me: "I am counting on the Lord...I long for the Lord." My desire for knowledge, my quest to get closer and closer to Him, is a real thirst.
Where is your focus during this season in your life? Who are you counting on and longing for? The song, "As The Deer" by Steffany Gretzinger, kept playing in my head as I read Psalm 130:5-6 over and over. May it bless you 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 John Farley
York City Campus — Chastity Frederick
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.
Grow with us
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).
N.O.M.A Groups-No One Matures Alone-If you would like to be in a N.O.M.A group contact pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.
Men’s Conference-Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-893-4017 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
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.
Servants
The mission of Servants.org is to empower churches and individuals to share God’s love through acts of service. We partner with them in home help projects and are inviting folks to sign up for their summer work camp: June 26-30. Click the button below and select “Servants” to let us know you’re interested.
Thanks for the toothbrushes!
We exceeded our goal of 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits! We are looking to collect 200 Bandaid Boxes (30+). You can drop those off at the Kids Welcome Center!
Sabbatical Exploration Update
Last week, we turned in our Renewal Grant Application to the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program. 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 offers a scholarship to cover Sabbatical costs.
You can find out more and stay up to date at www.stillnaz.com/sabbatical.
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 there.
Congratulations to…
Josh and Lindsay Alley & Family as they welcomed their little girl Mackenzie May on March 18.
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 I have really enjoyed the Sabbatical survey reflections and would love to hear more. If you haven’t had a chance, go to www.stillnaz.com/sabbatical/seasons and share your perspective on what season you think Stillmeadow is in and how you’d like to see Stillmeadow grow.
The Good Shepherd, Easter Surprise!, Prayer Week
Dear Church,
We’re halfway through 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 Joe Kidwell.
“ONLY GETTING STARTED”~ by Jeremy Camp
When we read Psalm 23:1-4, King David is saying “The Lord is his Shepherd.” The Psalm speaks to me as God is our guide in life. I believe King David wrote this as a reflection of his time shepherding in his youth. King David is saying God is the greatest shepherd because he can make all things right. The main words of this scripture are: leading, guiding, refreshes, and comforting. They are all reminders of what God does daily in our lives!
We received our greatest Shepherd in Jesus. In John 10:11, Jesus uses a parable to talk to his followers. “I AM the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” This is another reminder that when we surrender to Jesus Christ, he will never leave us even when we stray. He is always there!
I surrendered 18 months ago to Jesus, and he radically transformed my life. When I am reminded of this Psalm, Jeremy Camp’s song “Only Getting Started” comes to my mind:
To anyone who trusts in Jesus’ name
Watch your world become forever changed Here’s a song about light from darkness
I believe you’re only getting started
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzJ-PyMVIcU
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
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 us
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).
N.O.M.A Groups-No One Matures Alone-If you would like to be in a N.O.M.A group contact pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.
Men’s Conference-Saturday, May 6th, 9AM-7PM at the York City Campus. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-549-5589 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com. Register for the conference HERE.
Serve with us
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.
Habitat for Humanity
April 22nd has been scheduled to work on the Chestnut St. Project! Contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.
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.
Congratulations to the Child Dedication Families
Twice a year we gather families together to dedicate children to the Lord. We believe this is one of the most important decision parents can make and one of the most important moments in the life of the church. This past weekend we celebrated 14 children from 11 families. Take a moment and pray over these names. And if you have a young one to dedicate, you can sign up for our September event here.
Joseph and Taylor Baublitz—Joseph Daniel
Dalton and Jenna Heim—Amelia Grace
Mark and Morgan Jones—Natalie Danielle
Ramsey and Amanda Kenzitt—Emery Katherine and Leighton Marie
Ethan and Janell Greer—Noa Renee
Heath and Katelyn Grim—Corban James
Sarah and Kyle Lingg—Harrison David
Zel Metzler—Malakai Jericho
Kyle and Jackie Ryer—Lucy Ann
Beau and Rachel Savage—Foster Davis
Christian and Amanda (Higgins) Wilkinson-Jaclyn, Elena & Evelyn
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 How do you read the news or a newsletter email like this? May I encourage you to pray over each headline?
Pray for those who have lost loved ones.
Pray for the families from the dedication.
Pray for the Sabbatical explorations.
Pray for those taking the Strengths class.
Pray for the workers preparing for and the kids coming to Easter Surprise.
Pray for habitat for humanity.
Pray for those who will help around Easter.
Pray for the Men’s Conference and for the small groups.
Pray for those taking the Emotionally Healthy Relationships course.
Pray for those getting baptized and for prayer week.
And pray for how you may get involved or impact any one of these. And follow what God shows you.