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