Prayer Walk, Kids & Teen Camp, Camp Fundraiser
Dear Church Family,
The Great Commission
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[b] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
When I was a young teen, I realized that I loved to help around my church, especially when there was a need in the community, and as I got older found a passion for missions while traveling overseas to build a church. I loved when missionaries came to tell their stories about God’s work on the mission field. I often found myself talking to the missionaries, asking how to become one, and being reminded time after time that it would require education. I remember leaving brokenhearted because education wasn’t easy for me, and I ran from it. I never stopped loving missions though, and knew God had more.
Fast forward to today – yes, education is a part of serving God as we should always have a thirst for knowledge. What I did not know in those earlier days though was that God was teaching me the whole time - how to love and serve like Jesus - my neighbors, community, work place, my place of play – those spaces were my mission field. I also learned that if I cannot do missions in my own backyard, how hard it would be to serve overseas or in another unfamiliar space. I needed to learn to serve God where He placed me.
God continues to show me that I can’t step over people to serve people – I need to pay attention to the people around me and serve them the way that Jesus did.
We are all commissioned when we say yes to God. He gives us the same power that Jesus had to overcome the grave (Ephesians 1:19-21)! That power – His power – is in you.
Saying yes takes the power of the Holy Spirit. Allow God to help you figure out the details. A good reminder is found in Isaiah 55- His thoughts are not our thoughts, and his ways are not our ways. We can trust that He has commissioned us. We can also trust that His power lives in us and He is with us always.
So today, what has God been tugging at your heart about - maybe something that you keep running from like I did? Where is your mission field today? Go and make disciples!
Pastor Jade Frederick
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are two big announcements this week. The upcoming Prayer Walks and the Kids Camp Fundraiser.
Wear your Stillnaz gear and prayer walk with us!
Family Ministry Kid’s, Preteen and Teen Camp!
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Register for Teen Camp HERE
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).
Harvest Prayer Group
Hear updates from the mission field and from our EJAM partners. Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world. This group is led by Erma Shaffer and meets at 10:30AM the 4th Sunday of each month in room #124.
Celebrate Recovery
Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. Led by Roxanne Byrd & Marilyn Brown, this group meets Wednesdays at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Fawn Grove Compassionate Ministry Center-Join the Compassion Team monthly at the Fawn Grove Compassionate Ministry Center packing boxes of essentials that are shipped to crisis areas around the world. If you would like to be a part of this sign up using the serve button below.
Media Team-If you would like to serve on the media team as a sound, projection or lighting tech. please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or sign up on the serve form by clicking the serve button below. No experience needed! We will train you!
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
Join us in sending Kids and Youth to a life changing camp experience.
Floyd Cunningham-To give to Floyd Cunningham serving at the Asia -Pacific Theological Seminary please add “Floyd Cunningham” to the memo portion of your check or online giving.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To the Bunting and Davis Family. Phil Bunting, husband of Marsha Bunting, brother of Becky Davis and uncle to Ben Davis passed away June 5th. Phil, Marsha, Becky and Ben were members here before relocating.
Congratulations
To Heath and Katelyn Grim who welcomed Evelyn Rose Grim on June 8th!
To all the 2024 graduates!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team