Celebrations, Men’s Conference, and VBS!
Dear Church,
I love how Peter begins his letter.
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance!
This is a trinitarian’s dream (the Father, Son and Spirit all are mentioned!)! But even more, it reminds us that as Christians we have been chosen and are being sanctified to be obedient to Jesus. In other words, we’ve been hand selected and set aside for God’s holy work in this world!
What we do as a church is an act of obedience to Jesus. Three ways that we have been called to obey is 1) our partnership with the childcare, 2) setting aside time to cultivate growth through events like the Men’s Conference, and 3) honoring and encouraging church family members at significant life milestone events like graduation.
50 Year Anniversary of Partnership
This Sunday, May 7, we will be celebrating the 50 year partnership in our morning services. Many childcare families and employees attend Stillmeadow, and we will be welcoming all childcare families and employees that morning! We will have a special presentation and time of prayer. We are even going to have some of the current kiddos share a “chapel song!” Join me in praying for the partners and families.
Men’s Conference is this Saturday
If you haven’t registered, do so HERE. And if you’re not able to come, pray for those who are attending, that this will be a sacred time where old commitments can be renewed and new commitments to Christ can be made.
Graduate Sunday is May 28
We’ll be honoring our graduates from high school, college and any other higher education on May 28. Please register by May 21 HERE .
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
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).
MORE —Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning Sunday at 10:30 in Sprenkle House ground fl.
Harvest Prayer —Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 in Rm.124.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are three of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Servants Workcamp: June 26-30 — Serve locally with Servants on Saturdays or Workcamp. Sign up at the button below.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) June 19-22 6:30-8:30PM-Volunteers needed in all areas! Training Sunday, June 4th, 8-8:30AM. Sign-up at stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer
Pray with us
Half-Million Mobilization Prayers to Pentecost
Pray with Nazarenes from across the USA/Canada Region from Easter (April 9) through Pentecost (May 28). You can grab a prayer journal at the welcome center or download one on the web.
Give with us
Disaster Relief Fund has been a way for us to fund quick trips to respond to areas in crisis. A special thanks to Forest Park, the Florida community we served last year, for giving us $3,385. You can also give by writing “Disaster” in your memo line of your check or by selecting “Disaster Relief” here.
Support the Journey House with a Paint Night on June 10th, 1:30-5:30 for fellowship and a Paint Party! $45 per person includes everything. Contact Lida Renoll for tickets at 717-804-8896 or areyouready3691@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased by June 3rd.
The first 2023 Quarterly Report is available at www.stillnaz.com/give.
Support Our Kids and Preteens
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. The duties include: supervising the custodial staff, with custodial duties as a part of the hours, overseeing the scheduling and usage of our facilities, and purchasing supplies. The position is mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities.
We are looking for Facilities Team Members. Yes, this can include doing toilets, mopping floors, removing trash, and such. But, it is also an opportunity to pray, serve, and minister to our church body while you work. For more details and an opportunity to serve in this ministry, contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To Deborah Gingrich and family. Deborah’s father Noah Amspacher passed away April 25th..
The family of Diane Gardner-Wilson who passed away April 18.
The family of Syd Shaffer who passed away April 15.
The Family of Mary Light who passed away October 27, 2022. Mary was married to Rev. Luke Light who was a visitation pastor at Stillmeadow at our Pine Street location. Memorial service will May 13, 2023 at 11AM at the Delta Church of the Nazarene, 6610 Delta Rd., Delta, PA 17314
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS VBS. YES! I’m going to serve and would love to serve with you. Will you pray about serving and about who to invite? These have been incredible times for children to put their trust in Jesus and experience His love through the community of the church. You can register children here and volunteer here.