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