New Series, Pray for the EJAM Team & More
Happy New Year Church Family,
Meet Me In the Garden
In our first sermon series of 2024, we begin in the Garden with Jesus, where he poured out his heart and aligned His life with His Father in prayer. Commentators say that in the Garden of Eden, Adam said, “not your will but mine” but in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said, “not my will but thine.”
In the milestone and mundane moments that you face this year, will you join Jesus in his prayer? Will you surrender your will to the will of the Father? If the Father is all loving and all good, don’t you want to?
As you move into a new neighborhood, school or job, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
As you bring a new child (biological or foster) into your home, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
As you join a small group or ministry, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
As you come to the end of an era, retirement or saying goodbye to a family member, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
With our new series, we encourage you to use the reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sabbath Sunday (Dec 31) Service
Sabbath Sunday Online Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
Pray for our EJAM Team
Join us in supporting our East Jamaica Mission Trip team by praying for them. Use the guide below!
Thanks for Giving to the Nursing Home Blessing
Many of you gathered gifts for residents of Normandie Ridge. Thank you for your generosity and kindness! Jeremy and Brittany Booth were able to deliver the presents to Normandie and the staff personally delivered the presents to the residents. Check out their “thank you” note below!
Snow Plans for Sundays
It’s Winter, which means we might get snowed in. We will make the call for Sunday worship services at the latest by 5AM on Sunday. We will send an email and update our webpage (stillnaz.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/StillNaz).
If we have to cancel, we will still have a service online at www.youtube.com/stillmeadownazarene.
Congratulations to Pastor Jade Frederick
After serving our city campus for 3 years in a part-time capacity, we are pleased to announce that Pastor Jade Frederick will be serving in a full-time capacity beginning January 1. Jade exemplifies Christian leadership with a servant heart and humble walk and we are looking forward to God’s continued work in and through him.
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).
Prayer Shawl Ministry-Open to all who enjoy handiwork. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We would enjoy teaching you! We make prayer shawls and garments of all kinds as well as pillows and scarves. We make anything that will demonstrate God’s love and care for someone in need. Led by Pat Eyler, this group meets the second Saturday of each month at 10AM at Sprenkle House 2nd fl.
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.
Praise Team/Media Tech-if you are interested in serving on the Praise Team or Media Tech Team please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or sign up below. No experience needed to serve in Media. Training will be provided.
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. All victims of abuse; all perpetrators of abuse.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our East Jamaica Mission Partnership.
East Jamaica Mission
Funds given to this support our ongoing partnership with the East Jamaica District Church of the Nazarene and their efforts to impact Jamaica for Christ.
Condolences
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.
To the Family of Myrna Francis. Myrna passed away December 10th.
To the Family of Mel Stiffler, wife Esther Stiffler. Mel passed away December 4th.
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 milestone moments (new job, new child, new school, graduation, retirement, passing of a loved one etc) are you celebrating or grieving from the past year? What milestones are coming up in the next year? I’d love to hear. Send me a message at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.