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