Stillnaz Youth Family Update 11/1
Hey SNY Families,
It is with great joy and sadness that this week is my last week on staff at Stillmeadow, as Emily, Ezekiel and I will moving out of York county permanently after church on Sunday. It has been an honor to serve as Youth and Young Adult Pastor over the last 4 years. Undoubtedly the highlight of our time here has been the relationships that we have established with young people and families alike. I praise God for each of you and ask for his continued blessing and guidance on leading your families in pursuit of Jesus. May you have open ears, sensitive hearts, and clear minds to sense how God is leading you and your families, and may you have the bold courage to follow Him wherever that may lead!
Pastor Tabitha will be taking over the responsibilities of Youth Pastor as of this Sunday 11/5. You can reach her at Tmartin@stillnaz.com with your encouragement for her family’s transition and any questions you may have about youth ministry. What a gift it is that God has already raised up another leader from within our church so that our youth ministry can continue on without a hiccup. His faithfulness knows no bounds!
As for the other practical things… Today is the last day to register for 30 Hour Famine. Don’t miss that deadline :). We are also looking forward to our Fall Fest at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house this Saturday— I look forward to seeing you there!
“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:14-19 NIV
Grace and Peace,
-Pastor Chris
Upcoming Events
November 4: Fall Fest
This is a new event hosted at Natalie & Garrett Wagner’s house 3-8pm (1433 Langshire Dr, York, PA 17404). 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 5: Pastor Chris Last Day
It’s been a grand adventure serving as youth and young adult pastor over the last 4 years. My last day on staff will be Sunday November 5th.
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! :) )
November 26: No Sunday School
Family Advent Experience!
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. Registration for this event is now closed, please join us in prayer for our upperclassmen who are attending this event that God would be at work in them in preparation for the event and continued service as they enter adulthood.
Dec 17: No Sunday School
Family Christmas service!
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!
Dec 20 - Jan 6: Winter Break
Sunday School resumes Jan 7, and Ignite resumes Jan 9