Stillnaz Youth Family Update 10/5

Hey SNY Families,

I pray that you are finding yourselves in a strong rhythm as families as we enter our 3rd month of the school year. I’m sure there are plenty of projects due, tests coming up, games, and many other fun things. My encouragement to you is to not lot sight of the importance of intentional family discipleship time amidst the hustle and bustle of your lives.

We have begun our All-Church series “How NOT to be the Church” and look forward to Pastor Josh preaching at ignite next week!

Dont forget to register for YES retreat… registration is due this Saturday!

Also, we have a new announcement about the going-away party that we are having on 10/24 during our regular youth group time. We are inviting the church and all families to come join in the festivities. Check out the note below from our NYI President Natalie Wagner with more details.

Grace and Peace,

-Pastor Chris

Upcoming Events

October 24: Fuller Family going-away Party

Dear youth and youth families, 
A few weeks ago we received the news that Pastor Chris is following God’s call to a new path of ministry and he will be leaving us here as stillmeadow. Although we are sad to see him go, we are excited for him and his family to adventure to this new experience and journey in their walk with Christ. We want to celebrate, say goodbye, and send the Fullers off with a little party to show our appreciation for the last 4 years of ministry to Stillmeadow. On October 24 you are all invited to come and attend Ignite that evening to celebrate and say goodbye to the Fuller’s as they prepare to start the new journey shortly after that day. Please bring a snack to share if you would like, and come ready to have fun and fellowship during Ignite. There may even be an adult vs. teens dodgeball game to end the night! So mark your calendars for October 24th to come out and enjoy the night and bid farewell to the Fullers. All are welcome!

Sincerely,
Natalie Wagner
NYI President

October 31: Fun 5th Tuesday- Costumes encouraged

It’s a 5th Tuesday this month and we are excited to celebrate the joy of the Lord through fellowship and games! It is a great connection night for students to invite friends from school, especially ones who may not be connected to another church! It’s halloween too, so we look forward to having a good time with church appropriate costumes. (Consider principles of modesty and being sure to avoid anything that is grotesque or that dishonors the Lord)

November 4: Fall Fest

This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm. There will be games, food and fun all afternoon. It’s a no-cost and fun event where the whole youth group is invited. Please bring your favorite fall dish, snack, or drink to share!

November 10-11: 30 Hour Famine

We are partnering with WorldVision to raise funds and awareness to combat global hunger and poverty. Students are encouraged to begin fasting at noon on Friday 11/10, arrive at our York City Campus (350 Chestnut st) by 7pm for a lock-in where we will worship and learn about WorldVision’s mission, then on Saturday we will participate in service projects around York county. We conclude the event with a feast at 6pm! You can register for the event and begin raising funds right away! Register HERE!

November 21: Ignite Family Night & Parent Cohort

It’s our quarterly family night. Elementary aged kiddos are encouraged to join the youth group for worship and games. Parents will stay to have a parent cohort with Pastor Josh and the interim youth personnel to discuss the status and direction of youth ministry and its leadership (spoiler alert— It’s still Jesus! :) )

Dec 1-2: Youth Equipped to Serve (Y.E.S.— 11th & 12th grades only)

This is our district’s biannual event that helps our juniors and senior understand how God is calling them to serve in the world. It is led by our very own Pastor Josh Kleinfeld and Caleb Lynch. We all have a calling to serve God, whether it’s as a teacher, pastor, doctor, nurse, construction worker, whatever! We want to partner with our students as they approach the end of their high school time to discern how God might be calling them vocationally. Our church is happy to support any of the students who register for the event! Signups are due 10/7. Register HERE.

December 19: Ignite Christmas Party

It’s a Christmas party! Wear your fun festive clothing (ugly sweaters and light-up things are highly encouraged), and come prepared for a $5 white elephant gift exchange!