Chili Cookoff, Night 2Gether, Child Dedication
Happy New Year Church Family,
The Lord is near to all who call on him…
This year I am reading through the Bible with one of my daughters. As I read Psalm 145, my heart was drawn to these three verses.
8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
he has compassion on all he has made.
And then in my January “Lead with Prayer” Devotional on the Echo Prayer App, these three verses were the ones we were invited to reflect on. God was gifting me with a “double showing.” I need that reminder of his grace and compassion and goodness. And during this season, it is vital for me to remember that God is close to anyone who will call on him in truth.
Let God hear the voice of your heart today. When you call there is no “busy” signal. You won’t have to leave a voicemail. He is the God who hears. And as my devotional said: “Sometimes God answers prayer with miracles. But many times He answers prayer with the comfort found in His presence.”
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 14) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Chastity Frederick
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).
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.
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 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.
And let’s pray for our EJAM (East Jamaica) Team as they wrap up their week of service in Jamaica and for other 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 the Alabaster Offering.
Alabaster Offering
Funds given to this support the building of Nazarene ministry buildings around the world.
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’m still debating. Sign up for the Chili Potluck here.