Grad Sunday, Strengths 101, VBS Volunteers
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18).
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
Listen to what the Lord of the Sabbath says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Grad Sunday, Strengths 101 and VBS volunteers needed.
Grad Sunday Is May 26th!
During our Sunday services we will honor our graduates! After the 10:30 service there will be a time of celebration and blessing in the Multi-purpose Room on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus! If you are a graduate of any age or degree and would like to be included in this service, please email Pastor Tabitha at tmartin@stillnaz.com for details!
Strengths 101
Join us as we explore the unique ways that God has gifted you and how we can leverage God’s giftings to serve those He has put in our lives. Click this link to sign up.
VBS Volunteers Needed!
Say "YES" to VBS!
Join the Vacation Bible School team. From June 10-13, we’ll be exploring the good news of Easter with kids from 3 years old through elementary school. You can sign-up HERE!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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 Bible Study-This Bible study for women is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets Thursday at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants for Mission Week or serve at VBS24. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Mission Week: June 24-28
This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. Youth and Adults can sign up here. Youth registration is closed, but adults can sign up until May 26.
VBS: June 10-13
We said it above, and we’ll say it again! Vacation Bible School is an awesome time to make an impact on the faith of the next generation and bless them and their families. If you are interested, sign up here.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York City, the Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Non-profit organizations and their ministries. All schools: students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers (including Stillmeadow). All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and co-dependency.
Give with us
Floyd Cunningham
Floyd has been training pastors at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. He will be giving a presentation at Stillmeadow on June 16. You can support his mission by selecting “Floyd Cunningham” when giving online or writing his name in the memo portion of your check.
Love Offering for Pastor Rachel
Help us bless Pastor Rachel and her family on their journey of service at Hagerstown Nazarene. You can support her by giving to “Love Offering” when giving online or writing “love offering” in the memo portion of your check.
Congratulations
To Dalton and Jenna Heim who welcomed Beckham Aleksander Heim on April 22nd!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude a verse from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Mission Week, Strengths 101, VBS Volunteers
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18).
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
Listen to what the Lord of the Sabbath says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Mission Week, Strengths 101 and VBS volunteers needed.
Mission Week 2024
This year adults are invited to serve alongside the youth! Click this link to sign up your youth or to sign up to serve!
We’ll be joining Servants in their mission to serve our neighbors in York.
Strengths 101
Join us as we explore the unique ways that God has gifted you and how we can leverage God’s giftings to serve those He has put in our lives. Click this link to sign up.
VBS Volunteers Needed!
Say "YES" to VBS! - Join the Vacation Bible School team. From June 10-13, we’ll be exploring the good news of Easter with kids from 3 years old through elementary school.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
The King Is Coming -A look at prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Mission Week
We think this is so awesome, that we’re mentioning it twice in our email. :) This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. Youth and Adults can sign up here.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
An end to racism and racial prejudice. All places of prayer or worship: churches, mosques, and synagogues. Universities, colleges, and technical schools. All who seek God.
Give with us
Floyd Cunningham
Floyd has been training pastors at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. He will be giving a presentation at Stillmeadow on June 16. You can support his mission by selecting “Floyd Cunningham” when giving online or writing his name in the memo portion of your check.
Love Offering for Pastor Rachel
Yesterday was Pastor Rachel Zeigler’s final Sunday with us at Stillmeadow. Help us bless her and her family on their journey of service at Hagerstown Nazarene. You can support her by giving to “Love Offering” when giving online or writing “love offering” in the memo portion of your check.
Congratulations
To Dalton and Jenna Heim who welcomed Beckham Aleksander Heim on April 22nd!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude a verse from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Car Wash, Small Groups, Pastor Rachel Farewell
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18). We were encouraged by Brian Hull to remember who we are in Christ and to rest in Him.
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to “catch our breath” with Him.
Psalm 116:7 says:
“Return to your rest, my soul;
For the Lord has been good to you.”
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Car Wash, Small Groups and Pastor Rachel’s Farewell.
Youth Car Wash Fundraiser
Time to wash off the winter grime! And if you can’t make it or your car is already clean, you can donate at this link.
Small Groups
We believe that spiritual growth happens best in community, so we have small groups of community that meet throughout the week. One of those groups is our “King is Coming” Class, which dives into scripture to explore the theme of Jesus’ second return. You can check out the Church of the Nazarene’s Article of Faith on the Second Coming. And you can sign up for this group and others here.
Pastor Rachel’s Farewell
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is going to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Let’s send Rachel and her family off well! Click here for a list of ways we’re celebrating her.
Everybody is invited to our farewell send off potluck on April 28, 5-7PM!
We’ll have a time of blessing and farewells on Sunday night, April 28, from 5-7PM. You can sign up for the potluck here!
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons below!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
The King Is Coming -A look at prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Young Married Class- Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? This group meets Sundays at 10:30 in room 201 and will be led by Todd and Donna Henry. Kidz Ministry is available during this time.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Mission Week
This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. The teens are doing a portion and can sign up here. And adults are invited to participate as well and can choose which days you can serve. Please apply at https://www.servants.org/volunteer-application.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in retail trade in York, and those who own our businesses. Counselors and spiritual directors and New Beginnings Therapy Services. All victims of abuse; all perpetrators of abuse.
Give with us
District Missional Ministry Fund
The Mid-Atlantic District has a fund to encourage creative ministries. You can give by writing “Missional Ministry Fund” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Alabaster Offering
The Alabaster Fund helps Nazarene churches around the world with their construction projects. You can give online to the Alabaster Offering by clicking the Give button below.
Congratulations
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude two verses from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
and
“Come to me all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Pastor Rachel Zeigler Farewell Send Off Potluck
Hey Stillnaz Friends,
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation at Stillmeadow, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is going to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Click here for the original announcement.
Let’s send Rachel and her family off well!
Adults can write a note of thanks!
The Stillnaz Kids Ministry Team is putting together an album of thanks! Grab a paper from the Children’s Welcome Counter and return them by the 28th.
Kids can write a note of thanks!
For the next two weeks, we’ll have SNK Kids fill out papers for Rachel during their Sunday classes for the next few weeks as well to include in the album.
You can help us build a slideshow by sending pictures in
The SNK board would like to collect any photos you may have of Rachel and/or the Zeigler family especially from Stillmeadow events, youth group or Sunday mornings. Nikki Stocker will be compiling these photos into a slideshow to play during the potluck. If you have anything to share please send them to Nikki at wadennikki25@gmail.com by the 24th.
Everybody is invited to our farewell send off potluck on April 28, 5-7PM!
We’ll have a time of blessing and farewells on Sunday night, April 28, from 5-7PM. You can sign up for the potluck here!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Paint Night, Car Wash, Stillnaz Shirts
Dear Church Family,
FYI: We’re moving our weekly emails to Mondays! You’ll find the things we highlighted on Sunday right in here!
Yesterday we began “Renew” our series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18). We were made in the image of the God who rested and who invites us into His rest. Truly, we need to “catch our breath” in Him.
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to “catch our breath” with Him.
Psalm 116:7 says:
“Return to your rest, my soul;
For the Lord has been good to you.”
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have the Journey House Paint Night, the Youth Carwash and Stillnaz Shirts!
Journey House Paint Night
Youth Car Wash
Stillnaz Shirts
In addition to the main Stillmeadow logo, we have shirts for Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, York City Campus and Stillmeadow Childcare. Submit your order by April 21 here.
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons below!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
Young Married Class-Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? This group meets Sundays at 10:30 in room 201. It is led by Todd and Donna Henry. Kidz Ministry is available during this time.
The King Is Coming -A look at prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Care Team or Greeting Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
York City Servant Week- Register to help with York City Servant week June 24-28. You can choose which days you can serve (you do not need to go each day). Please apply at https://www.servants.org/volunteer-application
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in the manufacturing industry in York. The police, fire, and rescue workers. The courts. The Foster Care system: families and children and Keystone Family Alliance. All young people. All who hurt, need inner healing, or are unable to love.
Gabe Hurlbert and Casey Harrison
Last weekend Gabe Hurlbert and Casey Harrison both received their district licenses. Let’s pray for them in this next season of ministry!
Give with us
District Missional Ministry Fund
The Mid-Atlantic District has a fund to encourage creative ministries. You can give by writing “Missional Ministry Fund” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Alabaster Offering
The Alabaster Fund helps Nazarene churches around the world with their construction projects. You can give online to the Alabaster Offering by clicking the Give button below.
Congratulations to Pastor Rachel
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is being led by God to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Click here for the original announcement.
This is bittersweet, because she has been such a vital part of our church family at Stillmeadow, but we are confident that as God has led His church for centuries, that He will remain faithful to Stillmeadow and our kids ministry and Hagerstown as Rachel begins her ministry there.
We will have a farewell potluck party for her in the afternoon of April 28, from 5-7PM.
Sign up for the potluck here!
Congratulations
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude two verses from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
and
“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
(Matthew 12:8)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Weekly Emails Moving to Mondays
Dear Church Family,
We’re moving our weekly emails to Mondays!
Each Monday we’ll have a recap of the weekend messages, links to the daily readings and reflection questions that go with the messages. We’ll also include the Sunday morning announcements.
If you know someone who wants to sign up for our weekly emails send them right to www.stillnaz.com and they can sign up at the bottom of the page.
I conclude with two verses from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
and
“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
(Matthew 12:8)
See you Sunday!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Youth Quarterly, Touch a Truck and next Financial Class
Dear Church Family,
What a wonder it was to celebrate our Resurrected Savior and witness 20 baptisms on Easter Sunday! Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings and relive the moments.
Paul encourages the church in Colossae with these words: “just as you receive Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Col 2:6-7). And then says, “you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world” (2:20) and “you have been raised with Christ” (3:1). Now, let’s live out the baptized life, the one that died and been raised with Christ, our Crucified and Resurrected Savior! He conquered death so we can live in Him, now and forever.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays. Daily reading scripture is an essential way to live out the baptized life!
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are four big announcements this week. We have exciting and sad news about Pastor Rachel Zeigler. We also have the Youth Quarterly, the Childcare Touch-a-Truck Event and our next Financial Class.
Special Announcement about Pastor Rachel
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is being led by God to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Click here for the original announcement.
This is bittersweet, because she has been such a vital part of our church family at Stillmeadow, but we are confident that as God has led His church for centuries, that He will remain faithful to Stillmeadow and our kids ministry and Hagerstown as Rachel begins her ministry there.
We will have a farewell potluck party for her in the afternoon of April 28, from 5-7PM. We’ll have a potluck sign up available next week.
The Youth Quarterly
Touch a Truck
Next Financial Stewardship Class
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Check out the information on the next class on Social Security: Timing is Everything. Questions: email karon.kagan@stillnaz.com or call 717-764-4888.
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons below!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
Young Married Class-Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? This group meets Sundays at 10:30 in room 201. It is led by Todd and Donna Henry. Kidz Ministry is available during this time.
The King Is Coming -A look at prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Kids Ministry Team for VBS or on a regular basis. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Kids Ministry - Join an incredible team of people investing in and growing with the youngest generation of believers at Stillmeadow. If you’re interested in regularly serving on Sunday morning, click the button below and select any of the options under “Kids Ministry.” If you’re interested in serving with our Vacation Bible School (June 10-13), sign up at www.stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer24.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in banks and finance; all making financial decisions for York City and County. York County Prison: prisoners and staff and Good News Jail and Prison Ministries. All who are unemployed or underemployed. All public servants. All immigrants.
Mission Advance
This weekend, churches from across the Mid-Atlantic district will be gathering for the annual District Assembly where we hear reports of God’s faithfulness in the past year and look forward to how we can follow him as a family of churches in the years to come. And this year Gabe Hurlbert and Casey Harrison will be receiving their district licenses on Sunday night! You can find location and viewing info here. Let’s be in prayer together for this sacred time.
Give with us
District Missional Ministry Fund
The Mid-Atlantic District has a fund to encourage creative ministries. You can give by writing “Missional Ministry Fund” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Journey House
Partner with us in supporting the Journey House who provides community and low-cost housing for people in recovery. You can give by writing “Journey House” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Shirts are a fun way to show support and belonging at Stillmeadow. In addition to the main Stillmeadow logo, we have shirts for Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, York City Campus and Stillmeadow Childcare. Submit your order by April 21 at https://24stillmeadowchurch.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
Congratulations
To those baptized on Easter Sunday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus! Let’s pray for each of them as they enter the next phase of their spiritual growth and journey.
At the SLC we had Anna Martin, Destiny and Jacob and Jamison Specht, and Coby Keller in the 9:00 Service. Then Aaron Kidwell, Hailee Botterbusch, Chase Spicer, Stephanie Moffitt, Giuliana and Kyleigh Paugh, Taylor Caufield, Trey Kunkle and Gwendalynn Bode in the 10:30 service. And at YCC we baptized Izaiah Caban, Avriana Byrd, Charlette and Anastasia Snyder, Alexis Lake and Izabella Figlioli!
Condolences
The family of Rebecca O’Neil. Rebecca passed away March 11th.
To Jody Nitchman & Family. Jody’s mother, Joan Plitt passed away March 7th, and her father, John Plitt passed away March 11th.
I conclude this message with the words of the angel:
“Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. HE HAS RISEN! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’” Mark 16:6-7
Let’s go and tell…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Special Announcement About Pastor Rachel Zeigler
Dear Stillmeadow Family,
I write this with a hope-filled heart on God’s future for His church. This Easter morning, Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene, our sister church on the Mid-Atlantic District, announced that our very own Pastor Rachel Zeigler has accepted the call to be their lead pastor.
Please see a brief video announcement from Pastor Rachel here.
This is a bittersweet announcement. We are so grateful for the season of life and ministry we have had with Pastor Rachel and her husband Ben. Rachel has attended Stillmeadow since 2001, served since 2003, been employed at Stillmeadow since 2011, received her district license in 2019 and ordination in 2022. Through all that, she and Ben have also had their three incredible children (Abby, Luke and Jacob) who have also left their mark on us. We are going to miss them all in York. But as God continues to lead the Zeiglers, He will continue to lead our kids and families and kids ministry team.
Celebrations
We are planning a time of celebration and sending at Stillmeadow. Plus, Hagerstown will have an installation service and we think it’d be awesome to show our support there. Both of those dates are yet to be chosen, but we will be sure to let you know when they are so you can join us in honoring her time of service and cheering her on in the next season.
UPDATE: Pastor Rachel’s Farewell Send Off Potluck is April 28, 5-7PM at Stillmeadow
What’s next for Stillnaz Kids Ministry?
This announcement means that we are moving into a new season for our kids ministry. This season will feature four basic overlapping phases. As we go through this season, we will be intentional about keeping you informed about the process (farewell party, interviews, etc).
Phase 1: Farewell Celebrations and Grieving
Phase 2: Interim Prayer Season
Phase 3: Search Season
Phase 4: Welcome and Integration of New Leader
Prayer
Join me in prayer through these phases.
…for the Zeigler’s and Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene.
…for the kids and their families.
…for the yet to be determined interim leader and kids ministry team and volunteers.
…for the yet to be determined permanent leader.
Need to talk?
If you have memories or questions or ideas or concerns through this season, please feel free to reach out to Rachel (pastorrachel@stillnaz.com) or Josh (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com).
Grace and Peace through Christ our Rock, the Head of the body of believers, and our Guide for the Road,
Pastor Josh
Good Friday, Easter and VBS2024
Dear Church Family,
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Lorraine Lauer.
John 13: 8b~Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.”
I witnessed two foot washing ceremonies in my life that have truly impacted me in a powerful way. The first time was at my daughter’s wedding in 2020 and the second time was at Stillmeadow’s Maundy Thursday Lenten Service in 2023.
I used to view foot washing as an outdated “religious ritual.” And if I’m brutally honest, I’m ashamed to say that I thought it was a rather gross practice to get down and clean someone’s feet. However, now that I have a better understanding of this custom, I’m happy to say that I embrace the absolute pure beauty of this sacrificial practice. God is teaching me the importance of humility and pure servanthood.
The early Christian church introduced this custom for us to imitate the humility and selfless love of Jesus, who washed His disciple’s feet at the Last Supper. If we desire to partner with Jesus to love and serve better, we must allow Him to wash our dirty feet clean to walk in humility to build His Kingdom. HE is our only hope to walk righteously and clean.
Are you willing to humble yourself to serve your world sacrificially this Lenten season and beyond?
What is God calling you to surrender in humility today?
Lorraine Lauer
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Good Friday Service
Tuesday and Wednesday night we walked through the first 9 stations of the cross and on Good Friday we will walk through the final 5 into the tomb with Jesus. Join us at 7PM on Good Friday (March 29) on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus for a time of powerful prayer and reflection on the price God paid for us.
Easter Services on Sunday
And on Easter morning, let us celebrate that Christ has risen! We have prepared for 10+ baptisms at each of our services and are looking forward with great anticipation for what God has in store for each of us!
Bring a friend and join us at 9:00 and 10:30 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus or 11 at our York City Campus!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Palm Sunday (Mar 24) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Casey Harrison
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons below!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
M.O.R.E Class-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
N.O.M.A. Home Groups-No One Matures Alone. These groups meet in homes across the county on Sunday nights with the purpose of maturing in Christ together through connecting with Jesus in the study of scripture and intentional prayer together. When you sign up for a NOMA Group, a group leader will reach out with location details.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Kids Ministry Team for VBS or on a regular basis. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Kids Ministry - Join an incredible team of people investing in and growing with the youngest generation of believers at Stillmeadow. If you’re interested in regularly serving on Sunday morning, click the button below and select any of the options under “Kids Ministry.” If you’re interested in serving with our Vacation Bible School (June 10-13), sign up at www.stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer24.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
The Governor of Pennsylvania, the General Assembly, and all who work in State Government. All who work in businesses which provide services to others. All who work in construction. Hospitals and nursing homes: patients, residents, and staff; all who provide health care. Victims of violent crime; all who commit violent crime. All senior citizens.
Pray for Jonathan Phillips our missionary to Romania:
Jonathan just began a Sabbatical. He asks: “Please pray that this will be a time of rest and restoration, focusing on my relationship with God, so that I will feel refreshed and ready to resume activities when I return to Romania at the end of June. (That sentence has way too many words that begin with the letters “re”!) Pray for ministries and administrative tasks in Romania, that they will continue without any problems during my absence.”
Prayerfully Give: Most sabbatical-related expenses are covered by a generous donation received by Global Missions designated for missionary sabbaticals. However, Jonathan is still responsible for covering some of the expenses. Of course, this is in addition to raising his normal expenses as a sponsored missionary. Since he is taking a sabbatical in place of home assignment this year, he will not be in the US to raise funds until 2025. If you wish to make a donation to his deputation account give to stillnaz.com/give and select Jonathan Phillips.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those to the compassion room. If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 29th.
Condolences
To Jody Nitchman & Family. Jody’s mother, Joan Plitt passed away March 7th, and her father, John Plitt passed away March 11th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Easter Egg Scramble, Holy Week Prayers, Easter Choir and Orchestra
Dear Church Family,
We’re keeping this up here: We wanted to collect 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits and we’ve already collected over 1000! So we’re now collecting 100 tubes of toothpaste. Read more below. Bring them in on Sunday March 24!
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Pastor Brad Shaffer. (If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here.)
Philippians 2:1-11
Proverbs 23:7 relates: as a man thinks in his heart so he becomes. King Solomon rightly emphasized the impact of attitude on influencing outcomes. His wisdom underscores that attitude is vital in every area of life, including academic or vocational pursuits, outlook on life, daily challenges, and especially relationships.
If healthy relationships are our desire, then nothing is more harmful than an attitude of selfishness. In chapter 2 of his letter, Paul makes a passionate plea to the Philippian congregation, urging them to “make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other…don’t be selfish…don’t look out for your own interests only.”
Healthy relationships begin with the supreme example of Jesus. Paul admonishes: “you must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” Jesus is God. But though He has “divine privileges,” He did not insist on His rights, He laid down His rights in obedience to the Father and for the redemption of others. Jesus’ attitude is counter-cultural to a society that suggests the key to happiness and self-fulfillment is through self-absorption and self-indulgence. Jesus’ example proved the opposite. He taught and demonstrated it is better to give than receive.
As we follow Jesus’ example of selfless service to God and others we discover the happiness found in giving. We don’t possess the attitude of Christ perfectly. But Paul reminded the Philippians in vs. 13 that “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Jesus’ humiliation led to His exaltation. Jesus is Lord of all! As daily we live in surrender to His Lordship, we receive His power to display the attitude of Christ. As Proverbs 23:7 suggests, with His Spirit and His attitude in our hearts, we are becoming more and more like Christ.
How might Jesus’ example of sacrificial love motivate you to have the attitude of Christ?
Pastor Brad Shaffer
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers.
Join us as we Walk the Way of Jesus, taking a prayerful journey through the Stations of the Cross over three nights. We’ll gather at 7PM on the nights and locations below.
Tuesday, March 25 (Stillmeadow Lane with Ignite Youth)
Wednesday, March 26 (York City Campus with Celebrate Recovery)
Good Friday, March 29 (Stillmeadow Lane)
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Mar 17) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
Easter Egg Scramble
Join us on Saturday for a family friendly celebration of the best story ever!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
M.O.R.E Class-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
N.O.M.A. Home Groups-No One Matures Alone. These groups meet in homes across the county on Sunday nights with the purpose of maturing in Christ together through connecting with Jesus in the study of scripture and intentional prayer together. When you sign up for a NOMA Group, a group leader will reach out with location details.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York County, mayors, school boards. The print and broadcast media. The churches of York: members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All who suffer from mental illness.
Pray for Jonathan Phillips our missionary to Romania:
Jonathan just began a Sabbatical. He asks: “Please pray that this will be a time of rest and restoration, focusing on my relationship with God, so that I will feel refreshed and ready to resume activities when I return to Romania at the end of June. (That sentence has way too many words that begin with the letters “re”!) Pray for ministries and administrative tasks in Romania, that they will continue without any problems during my absence.”
Prayerfully Give: Most sabbatical-related expenses are covered by a generous donation received by Global Missions designated for missionary sabbaticals. However, Jonathan is still responsible for covering some of the expenses. Of course, this is in addition to raising his normal expenses as a sponsored missionary. Since he is taking a sabbatical in place of home assignment this year, he will not be in the US to raise funds until 2025. If you wish to make a donation to his deputation account give to stillnaz.com/give and select Jonathan Phillips.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those in by March 24 (to the compassion room). If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 29th.
Condolences
To Jody Nitchman & Family. Jody’s mother, Joan Plitt passed away March 7th, and her father, John Plitt passed away March 11th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
3/19 Invitation to Holy Week Prayers (Tue, Wed and Fri)
Dear Church Family,
Will you join me and others in a prayer journey to the cross?
Next week we are setting apart three nights to slow down and experience the final hours of Jesus before he died on the cross for the sins of the world.
On Tuesday we will be led by our youth ministry through these stations of the cross
One: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-41)
Two: Jesus, Betrayed by Judas, is Arrested (Mark 14:43-46)
Three: Jesus is Condemned by the Sanhedrin (Luke 22:66-71)
Four: Jesus is Denied by Peter (Matthew 26:69-75)
On Wednesday at York City Campus we will be led by our Celebrate Recovery ministry through these stations of the cross
Five: Jesus is Judged by Pilate (Mark 15: 1-5, 15)
Six: Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns (John 19: 1-3)
Seven: Jesus Bears the Cross (John 19: 6, 15-17)
Eight: Jesus is Helped by Simon to Carry the Cross (Mark 15: 21)
Nine: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (Luke 23: 27-31)
On Good Friday at Stillmeadow Lane Campus we will join together to walk through these stations
Ten: Jesus is Crucified (Luke 23: 33-34)
Eleven: Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief (Luke 23: 39-43)
Twelve: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple (John 19: 25-27)
Thirteen: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Luke 23: 44-46)
Fourteen: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (Matthew 27: 57-60)
Join us as we Walk the Way of Jesus over three nights. We’ll worship, pray and seek God together through these stops on Jesus’ journey. We’ll gather at 7PM on the nights and locations below.
Tuesday, March 25 (Stillmeadow Lane with Ignite Youth)
Wednesday, March 26 (York City Campus with Celebrate Recovery)
Good Friday, March 29 (Stillmeadow Lane)
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
in Christ’s Love,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Project Greenlight, Easter Egg Scramble, Holy Week Prayers
Dear Church Family,
Cool story: We wanted to collect 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits and we’ve already collected over 1000! So we’re now collecting 100 tubes of toothpaste. Read more below.
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Ben Zeigler. (If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here.)
Hebrews 4:1-13
This passage today reminds me of when I taught my kids to learn how to drive. At first they had to start studying for the written portion of the test and pass that part. Once they passed the written test and proved they had the knowledge, they were allowed to drive a car with an adult by their side. To prepare for getting your actual license, you had to drive and put what you learned to use. There was a lot of work leading up to the final driving test, but once they passed the test they were able to relax and enjoy the freedom of driving. Can you imagine our highways if we only had the written test and never took the time to learn to put it to practice?
In our passage today, we learn that our weekly Sabbath is a taste of what our eternal Sabbath will be like. We see the importance of working hard and living our lives to the fullest for Him and in turn receiving eternal rest with Jesus. In our Christian walk we cannot just “pass the written test” of reading the Bible and praying. We have to learn how to put this knowledge and relationship to use by living it out in our lives and allowing others to come to know Jesus in their own lives. When we live our faith out to our fullest, we ultimately achieve eternal rest. As experienced drivers, driving becomes natural and part of who they are. As we live our lives with Jesus, growing closer to Him and sharing His love with others, this lifestyle becomes natural and part of who we are.
Are you just “passing the written test” by having the knowledge of living a life with Jesus or are you all in and living that knowledge out?
Ben Zeigler
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Mid-Week Lenten Worship Services with the BMA.
Wednesday, March 20 at 7PM -- Living Word Community Church with Pastor Aaron Anderson
Participate in Holy Week Prayers.
Join us as we Walk the Way of Jesus, taking a prayerful journey through the Stations of the Cross over three nights. We’ll gather at 7PM on the nights and locations below.
Tuesday, March 25 (Stillmeadow Lane with Ignite Youth)
Wednesday, March 26 (York City Campus with Celebrate Recovery)
Good Friday, March 29 (Stillmeadow Lane)
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Mar 10) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Chastity Frederick
Baptisms Class on Sunday, 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. Our baptism class is this Sunday (March 17).
Easter Egg Scramble
Special Speaker at Ignite- Greenlight Operations work with sex trafficking victims to provide housing. They will speak about injustice in the world and our call to it. All families are welcome to attend! We would love to have everyone there! Invite whoever you would like to invite!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
M.O.R.E Class-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
N.O.M.A. Home Groups-No One Matures Alone. These groups meet in homes across the county on Sunday nights with the purpose of maturing in Christ together through connecting with Jesus in the study of scripture and intentional prayer together. When you sign up for a NOMA Group, a group leader will reach out with location details.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York City, the Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Non-profit organizations and their ministries. All schools: students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers (including Stillmeadow). All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and co-dependency.
Pray for Muslims during Ramadan (March 10-April 9)
Prayercast.com says “More Muslims have turned to follow Jesus in the past 15 years than in the previous 1400 years combined! But our hearts are still heavy because 1.8 billion Muslims are still living without a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Let’s join others in praying for Muslims to come awake to Jesus’ love and give their lives to Him.
You can find out more and subscribe to daily Ramadan emails here.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those in by March 24 (to the compassion room). If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly happens tonight (March 14). Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 29th.
Condolences
To Jody Nitchman & Family. Jody’s mother, Joan Plitt passed away March 7th, and her father, John Plitt passed away March 11th.
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away February 15th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Baptism, Easter Egg Scramble, Toothpaste Collection
Dear Church Family,
Cool story: We wanted to collect 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits and we’ve already collected over 1000! So we’re now collecting 100 tubes of toothpaste. Read more below.
And if you missed last night’s Mid-Week Lenten Service presented by the BMA at Shiloh Baptist Church, you can tune in on their Facebook page.
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Pastor Tabitha. (If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here.)
Reflecting on Genesis 9:8-17
My daughter had a beautiful snow globe I had bought her for her birthday that played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” It was special to both of us. We even have a picture of me giving it to her when she turned 6 years old. One day her and her brother were having fun in her room and with a swipe of an arm, the snow globe was knocked down, shattered on the floor. Her tears were the kind of tears that make a mother’s whole body hurt. I cried alongside her as we picked up each piece of the glass. After we cleaned up the glass and soaked up the water, we looked at the snow globe as a new creation. It was now a unicorn that we could touch, not surrounded by water and glass but that still played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
In Genesis, God grieves over the pain in the world. He feels the grief of a parent over the brokenness of the world. And then the snow globe shatters and God sends the flood. However, He doesn’t wipe away all of creation but He wipes creation clean. He re-creates it. It is an act of God seeking us and wanting us to come back to the perfection He created for us.
Then He doesn’t have to play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” but instead hangs a rainbow in the sky to promise us that He seeks to re-create us and draw us into harmony. God still seeks for you to know you are a new creation that He has wiped clean. He calls us to live into this freedom, to pick up the broken pieces, and to see ourselves as His new creation and sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
Do you see yourself as a new creation in Jesus?
~~Pastor Tabitha Martin~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Mid-Week Lenten Worship Services with the BMA.
March 13 -- Small Memorial AME Zion Church with Pastor Marlon Carter
March 20 -- Living Word Community Church with Pastor Aaron Anderson
Wednesdays at 7PM
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services at Stillmeadow.
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Mar 3) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
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.
Easter Egg Scramble
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
The next EHS Class-Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) is a 8 session series begins March 10th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House 2nd fl. large conference room and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. Cost for set of books is $30.
Men’s Retreat-”Rooted and Grounded”
March 15-17, 2024 at the Yeshua Center in Mt. Pleasant Mills PA. The cost for the weekend is $50 and includes meals and lodging. There is a 40 person capacity. For more information and to register click here.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York City, the Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Non-profit organizations and their ministries. All schools: students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers (including Stillmeadow). All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and co-dependency.
Pray for Muslims during Ramadan (March 10-April 9)
Prayercast.com says “More Muslims have turned to follow Jesus in the past 15 years than in the previous 1400 years combined! But our hearts are still heavy because 1.8 billion Muslims are still living without a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Let’s join others in praying for Muslims to come awake to Jesus’ love and give their lives to Him.
You can find out more and subscribe to daily Ramadan emails here.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those in by March 24 (to the compassion room). If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Please note the date change for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. It will be held on March 14th. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 17th.
Thank you notes to the church…
Thank you for your faithful support and prayers of God’s work in and through me in Papua, New Guinea. I was always thankful for the monthly prayer requests knowing folks were praying for me. As my missionary career is ending, I just wanted to take the time to say thank you. I trust another missionary will be just as blessed by your prayers as I was. May God continue to watch over you. Erin Meier
We are grateful for the love prayers and support from our church family as we journeyed through my mother’s illness and eventual home going. The Lord has been so faithful and many of you have been instruments of that faithfulness. We also cherished the flowers as they have brought cheer to our days, We are blessed to call Stillmeadow our home. With grateful hearts, Jennifer Stough & Family
Congratulations
To the families who dedicated their children this weekend during our Child Dedication.
Jon and Jessica Garza dedicated Veronica Joy Garza
William and Sarah Goodyear dedicated Gabriel Robert Goodyear
Tyler and Alyssia Warntz dedicated Koda Ryan Warntz
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away February 15th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Next EHS Class, Financial Series, JTAG Choir
Dear Church Family,
If you missed last night’s Mid-Week Lenten Service presented by the BMA at Stillmeadow, you can tune in here.
If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here. Below is today’s reflection from Brian Meyers on 1 Peter 2:4-10.
In 1 Peter 2:4-10, we are reminded that we are living stones, chosen and precious in the eyes of the Lord. These verses speak of Christ as the cornerstone, the foundation upon which our faith is built. He was first rejected by his people, then became the cornerstone for all peoples and has given us mercy.
Our worth, that is tied to His ultimate sacrifice, becomes a profound reflection of a love so deep that he was willing to die for us so that we may live. As we think about the significance of being a part of God’s spiritual house, let us recognize the immense value He sees in each of us, a value worth dying for. May this truth inspire gratitude and a desire to live lives worthy of his sacrifice made on our behalf.
How can you show the goodness of God to others today?
~~Brian Meyers Jr~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Mid-Week Lenten Worship Services with the BMA.
March 6 -- Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Larry Walthour
March 13 -- Small Memorial AME Zion Church with Pastor Marlon Carter
March 20 -- Living Word Community Church with Pastor Aaron Anderson
Wednesdays at 7PM
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services at Stillmeadow.
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 25) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
Men’s Retreat-”Rooted and Grounded”
March 15-17, 2024 at the Yeshua Center in Mt. Pleasant Mills PA. The cost for the weekend is $50 and includes meals and lodging. There is a 40 person capacity. For more information and to register click the button below.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
The next EHS Class-Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) is a 8 session series begins March 10th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House 2nd fl. large conference room and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. Cost for set of books is $30.
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. This series began February 25th at 9AM in room #201 led by Pastor Kent Vandervort but you can jump in this Sunday.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
An end to racism and racial prejudice. All places of prayer or worship: churches, mosques, and synagogues. Universities, colleges, and technical schools. All who seek God.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
World Evangelism
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Coats for Refugees and Immigrants
And you can support local efforts to serve the global community who has come to York. The New American Welcome Center is looking for winter coats for men, women and children who have arrived here in York. You can drop off the coats in the Compassion Room at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Please note the date change for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. It will be held on March 14th. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 17th.
Thank you notes to the church…
Thank you for your faithful support and prayers of God’s work in and through me in Papua, New Guinea. I was always thankful for the monthly prayer requests knowing folks were praying for me. As my missionary career is ending, I just wanted to take the time to say thank you. I trust another missionary will be just as blessed by your prayers as I was. May God continue to watch over you. Erin Meier
We are grateful for the love prayers and support from our church family as we journeyed through my mother’s illness and eventual home going. The Lord has been so faithful and many of you have been instruments of that faithfulness. We also cherished the flowers as they have brought cheer to our days, We are blessed to call Stillmeadow our home. With grateful hearts, Jennifer Stough & Family
Congratulations
To the families who dedicated their children this weekend during our Child Dedication.
Jon and Jessica Garza dedicated Veronica Joy Garza
William and Sarah Goodyear dedicated Gabriel Robert Goodyear
Tyler and Alyssia Warntz dedicated Koda Ryan Warntz
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away February 15th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Join us tomorrow at the mid-week Lenten Service
Dear Friends,
Tomorrow night (2/28) at 7PM, we will host a Mid-Week Lenten Service in partnership with the Black Ministers Association at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. This is a unique opportunity for us to “embrace unity” with our brothers and sisters in other churches in our area.
Fittingly, the theme for the Lenten Series is “Lord Make Us One.” Can you help in two ways?
Pray for acts of unity between the leaders and members of the churches.
Be intentional about meeting someone new at the service.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh
Men’s Retreat, Coats for Immigrants, Next EHS Class
Dear Church Family,
We began our Lenten Journey yesterday! If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here. Below is today’s reflection from Nedra Lahr on Psalm 22:23-31.
"For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one, he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help." (24)
This is a psalm of praise of God's faithfulness to all generations. Do you tend to see life from an "eternal perspective?" I am finding that in the pain of life, my focus must be on the much larger picture, so to speak. In recent years, through waves of pain and grief, I have come to understand that our God is here now- he listens to our cries for help, and he comes as our Comforter. He understands the depths of our pain and suffering, which we focus on during this season of Lent. Yet, he is faithful in all things, and he is our savior for all eternity.
Total faithfulness not just in the here-and-now but for all eternity! He has saved us, he is saving us now, and he will continue to save us for all eternity! But that does not mean he saves us from suffering in the midst of a broken world. It means he has promised to be with us through it- oh, how I love that!
When I am hurting, I remind myself of a God who does not turn from our suffering, a God who listens to our cry for help. I know he comforts, he sustains, he helps in the moment and for all the future moments, and I find peace. Even if I do not feel his presence, I know the peace of trusting his faithfulness- the essence of faith is not a feeling but a belief, a trusting that God is who he says he is and will do what he says he will do. Even when we do not feel it, we know it. Peace in his faithfulness. And I love to share this truth with others! When we have a gift, it is to be shared! The faithfulness of God through and to all generations must be shared! Tell of his wondrous deeds of faithfulness in your life, but also in his plan to redeem the world!
With whom can you share God's faithfulness during this Lenten season?
"They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn--for he has done it."
~~Nedra Lahr~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Attend the BMA Wednesday Service at 7PM on February 28 at Stillmeadow Lane.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 18) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Pastor Isabell Clark
Men’s Retreat-”Rooted and Grounded”
March 15-17, 2024 at the Yeshua Center in Mt. Pleasant Mills PA. The cost for the weekend is $50 and includes meals and lodging. There is a 40 person capacity. For more information and to register click the button below.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
EHS-Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. This 8 session series begins March 10th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House 2nd fl. large conference room and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. Cost for set of books is $30.
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. The next cycle begins this Sunday, February 25th at 9AM in room #201 and is led by Pastor Kent Vandervort.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity welcomes people from all walks of life to make affordable housing a reality for hard-working families in York County. Whatever your experience, stage of life, skill set, or passion, there is a place. To volunteer with York Habitat for Humanity sign up on their site here. If you have any difficulty registering, please contact Isabell Clark, our Associate Pastor at York City Campus and Habitat Volunteer Services Manager at (717) 854-6168 ext. 106, or email at: isabell@yorkhabitat.org
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in retail trade in York, and those who own our businesses. Counselors and spiritual directors and New Beginnings Therapy Services. All victims of abuse; all perpetrators of abuse.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Coats for Refugees and Immigrants
Or you can support local efforts to serve the global community who has come to York. The New American Welcome Center is looking for winter coats for men, women and children who have arrived here in York. You can drop off the coats in the Compassion Room at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
New Financial Discipleship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial discipleship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. The first is on 2/27, a college planning workshop and the second is 3/7, 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Congratulations
To the Winners of our Cookoff!
Jeff Kile won best chili
Lorraine Lauer won best soup
To Pastor Jade Frederick
He was a Religion and Community Service Honoree at the African African-American Love Feast put on by Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. We are blessed to have Jade serving with us in this season and give thanks to God for his dedicated service to Stillmeadow and those in our community.
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away today, February 15th. The funeral will take place at the York City Campus-350 Chestnut St. York Viewing Date and Time: Saturday, Feb 24 at 10AM Service Date and Time: Saturday, Feb 24 at 11AM
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
IF (Women’s Conference), Intro to Stillnaz, Ripple Effect
Dear Church Family,
We began our Lenten Journey yesterday! If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here. Below is today’s reflection from Gabe Hurlbert on 1 John 1:3-10.
In this passage, not only is the redemptive power of Christ proclaimed, but the necessity of fellowship, maybe even the commandment of fellowship, is emphasized. After “the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin” (v 7b); we are called to live not only in close relationship with Jesus but also with his body, the Church. God is actively redeeming us and is actively pursuing a relationship with us; if you think you can do this walk on your own, you are wrong.
For a long time in my life, I focused solely on my personal relationship with Jesus. Having a personal relationship is so good and is so necessary, but I was missing out on so much more that God had to offer. When I surrounded myself with a community of faithful friends and had real and vulnerable conversations about my sin, God’s redemptive power was made so much more evident. I once had a pastor tell me, “Sometimes when it’s hard for us to hold onto the hands of Jesus, we have to reach out and hold the hands of those who are holding onto Jesus.”
If we try and walk this path alone, “If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.” (v 6). During this season of Lent, I encourage you to step out of the darkness; stop trying to do this on your own. Surround yourself with a community of uplifting believers and watch as God works in ways that you’ve never imagined.
~~Gabe Hurlbert~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Attend the BMA Wednesday Service at 7PM on February 28 at Stillmeadow Lane.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 11) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Kent Vandervort
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade Frederick
IF:2024 is a chance for women to gather. A reason to celebrate. A moment to refocus on our mission to go make disciples because we know our time on earth is short. And if Jesus were to come back in our lifetime, wouldn’t we want to have done everything in our power to reach every person on earth?
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. The next cycle begins Sunday, February 25th at 9AM.
GriefShare- GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The next series begins Saturday, February 17th at 10AM in Rm. #112. This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
RIPPLE EFFECT: KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE
Join York County Keystone Family Alliance at Stillmeadow Nazarene Church on 02/21/24 at 6:30pm to hear about the needs of vulnerable children and families in your community, and, more importantly, what you can do to create a ripple effect and have an impact on the lives of others. Doors open at 6 and desserts will be provided. Register or sponsor a table here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ztV/
Crisis Care Kits –Nazarene Compassionate Ministries helps people affected by disasters by sending Crisis Care Kits full of necessary supplies. For a the list of supplies needed go to stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in banks and finance; all making financial decisions for York City and County. York County Prison: prisoners and staff and Good News Jail and Prison Ministries. All who are unemployed or underemployed. All public servants. All immigrants.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Coats for Refugees and Immigrants
Or you can support local efforts to serve the global community who has come to York. The New American Welcome Center is looking for winter coats for men, women and children who have arrived here in York. You can drop off the coats in the Compassion Room at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Congratulations
To the Winners of our Cookoff!
Jeff Kile won best chili
Lorraine Lauer won best soup
To Pastor Jade Frederick
He was a Religion and Community Service Honoree at the African African-American Love Feast put on by Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. We are blessed to have Jade serving with us in this season and give thanks to God for his dedicated service to Stillmeadow and those in our community.
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away today, February 15th.
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Lent Begins, IF (Women’s Conference), New Groups
Dear Church Family,
A prayer for you…
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11)
Think about what Paul prayed there for the Philippian church. Imagine a church whose love abounds in knowledge and deep insight. Imagine a church being purified and living holy lives. Imagine a church “filled with the fruit of righteousness.” This is my prayer for us.
Lent Begins next Wednesday
Lent is a season to grow in love, to deepen our insight into the love God has for us. It begins on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and runs through Easter. It is a time to consider our own mortality and need for salvation. It is a time to consider what we need to give up in order to receive His gifts. What a wonder that it begins on a day when love is remembered. His is the greatest love ever!
We invite you to join us on the Lenten Journey in the following ways.
Attend the BMA Ash Wednesday Service at 7PM at Fairview Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 465 S Pine St, York, PA.
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Attend the BMA Wednesday Service at 7PM on February 28 at Stillmeadow Lane.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 4) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
IF:2024 is a chance for women to gather. A reason to celebrate. A moment to refocus on our mission to go make disciples because we know our time on earth is short. And if Jesus were to come back in our lifetime, wouldn’t we want to have done everything in our power to reach every person on earth?
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. The next cycle begins Sunday, February 25th at 9AM.
GriefShare- GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The next series begins Saturday, February 17th at 10AM in Rm. #112. This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE RIPPLE EFFECT
Join York County Keystone Family Alliance at Stillmeadow Nazarene Church on 02/21/24 at 6:30pm to hear about the needs of vulnerable children and families in your community, and, more importantly, what you can do to create a ripple effect and have an impact on the lives of others. Doors open at 6 and desserts will be provided. Register or sponsor a table here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ztV/
Crisis Care Kits –Nazarene Compassionate Ministries helps people affected by disasters by sending Crisis Care Kits full of necessary supplies. For a the list of supplies needed go to stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
The Governor of Pennsylvania, the General Assembly, and all who work in State Government. All who work in businesses which provide services to others. All who work in construction. Hospitals and nursing homes: patients, residents, and staff; all who provide health care. Victims of violent crime; all who commit violent crime. All senior citizens.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Lent Begins Soon, Chili Cookoff, Night 2Gether
Happy February Church Family,
Lent Begins on Valentines Day
It feels like we just put away our Christmas lights and advent devotionals, but Lent is soon upon us. Beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and running through Easter, this is a season to consider carefully the care-filled cost Christ paid on the cross. It is a time to consider our own mortality and need for salvation. It is a time to consider what we need to give up in order to receive His gifts. What a wonder that it begins on a day when love is remembered. His is the greatest love ever!
We invite you to join us on the Lenten Journey in the following ways.
Attend the BMA Ash Wednesday Service at 7PM at Fairview Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 465 S Pine St, York, PA.
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Jan 28) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade Frederick
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff: February 4
Let’s celebrate 2023 and prayerfully anticipate God’s faithfulness in 2024!
The Chili/Soup Cookoff is at 4:30 at Stillmeadow Lane. We’ll have both campuses together to celebrate!
Sign up for the Chili/Soup Cookoff here: www.perfectpotluck.com/YQTO0809.
A Nite 2Gether: February 10
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
Classic Club-For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Manchester Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE RIPPLE EFFECT
Join York County Keystone Family Alliance at Stillmeadow Nazarene Church on 02/21/24 at 6:30pm to hear about the needs of vulnerable children and families in your community, and, more importantly, what you can do to create a ripple effect and have an impact on the lives of others. Doors open at 6 and desserts will be provided. Register or sponsor a table here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ztV/
Crisis Care Kits –Nazarene Compassionate Ministries helps people affected by disasters by sending Crisis Care Kits full of necessary supplies. For a the list of supplies needed go to stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York County, mayors, school boards. The print and broadcast media. The churches of York: members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All who suffer from mental illness.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Congratulations!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz on the adoption of Koda Ryan Warntz on January 9, 2024!
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Tools for Prayer, Chili Cookoff, Night 2Gether
Happy New Year Church Family,
Keep asking…
In Luke 11 and Matthew 7, when Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” he’s encouraging his disciples to be persistent. It’s like he’s saying, “Ask again and again; seek and keep on seeking; knock until the door opens.” Remember, all Jesus’ advice on prayer is essentially advice on relationship with God. So, he’s saying, “Stick with God and you’ll find what you’re looking for.”
Ways to be persistent in asking, seeking, knocking…
Pastor Rachel shared some great ideas on how to grow in your prayer relationship with God in her message on Sunday (January 21). Here are some more practical ways.
Keep a Prayer List. Write down your prayer requests and revisit them daily. You can do this in the notes section of your phone or use the Echo Prayer App to remind you.
Write down the names of your neighbors to pray for them. I have found the Bless Every Home website to be helpful, because they send me daily reminders with names of my neighbors and ways to pray.
Pray for York. We have a prayer guide at www.stillnaz.com/pray, where you can also submit any prayer requests that you have so we can pray with you.
Pray around the globe. You can get weekly emails for updates and ways to pray for our Nazarene brothers and sisters by subscribing to the Nazarene Missions Prayer Mobilization Line. You can also get monthly updates with Stillmeadow’s Harvest Prayer or pray with the Harvest Prayer team on the fourth Sunday of every month during the 10:30 service.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
With our current series on prayer, we encourage you to use the reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Jan 21) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Rachel Zeigler
York City Campus Service-Casey Harrison
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff: February 4
Save the date for a day of celebrating what God did in 2023 and looking forward to partnering with Him in 2024!
The Chili/Soup Cookoff is at 4:30 at Stillmeadow Lane. We’ll have both campuses together to celebrate!
Sign up for the Chili/Soup Cookoff here: www.perfectpotluck.com/YQTO0809.
Night 2Gether: February 10
Child Dedication: February 24
Grow with us
No one matures alone. 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).
Classic Club-For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Manchester Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Café –join us in serving coffee, a welcome and smile on Sunday mornings in the Café! For more information contact Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.com.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York County, mayors, school boards. The print and broadcast media. The churches of York: members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All who suffer from mental illness.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to the Keystone Family Alliance. This organization helps coordinate care for families who are hosting children in the foster care system. You can select “Keystone” in the online giving options below. All the funds that we give support their work here in York County. (Also, Save February 21 for Ripple Effect, the Keystone Family Alliance Awareness and Fundraising Event).
Quarterly Giving Statement
Stillmeadow accomplishes its mission of Jesus to All Generations through the faithful generosity of God’s people. Because our accountability and transparency are important below is our quarterly income and expense report for the most recent quarter.
Congratulations!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz on the adoption of Koda Ryan Warntz on January 9, 2024!
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
To the family of Cindee Ferguson. Cindee passed away December 25th. The funeral is Friday, January 26th at the York City Campus. Viewing is 3-4PM. Service is 4PM and a potluck will follow the service.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What chili or soup are you planning on bringing? I have decided! You can see what I’m bringing and sign up for the Chili Potluck here.