Believe who Jesus is, Foster Care Initiative, and more
Dear Church,
What an incredible week of VBS and Mission Week it has been. Thank you to all who have served and invited! Our theme on the second night of VBS was “Believe who Jesus is” which fits perfectly with this first part of our Sunday series in Romans!
When Paul started his letter, he was sure to point out the central role of “faith” (i.e. believing in Jesus) in the church. He said: '“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed — a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” (Romans 1:17)
Yes, God is calling us to a trusting relationship with Him. He is not giving us a new set of rules to live by. That’s why Paul said: “For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.” (Romans 3:28)
This is “the message concerning faith that we proclaim: if you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” (Romans 10:8-10)
Do you believe? Do you believe that God conquered death, that God is greater than sin, that God is the just judge and that Jesus is the only One who can save us? That belief changes our present and our future. I encourage you, if you haven’t declared out loud, to say a prayer today saying, “Jesus is Lord” over all of your life. And then tell somebody about it! (my email is pastorjosh@stillnaz.com if you want to tell me!)
Are you reading and praying along with us? Engage in the Romans Reading Plan and prayer focus here: www.stillnaz.com/pray.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Chris Fuller
York City Campus —Pastor Isabell Clark
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).
Saturday Morning Prayers -Pray for what takes place here on Sunday. This group meets at 8AM Saturday at the church and is led by Jeff Callender.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in. Click the button to sign up for these or see the other opportunities.
Foster Care Initiative — On Sunday, June 18, we received an update on how we are engaging in care for children and families in the foster care system. We’d love to have you join us in serving foster children or resource families with foster children. Sign up here.
Kids Ministry — Stillnaz Kidz Ministry is growing and we are looking for 8 volunteers to serve at the 9:00 service and 4 volunteers to serve at the 10:30 service. Come join our youngest Stillnaz Family Members as they build their spiritual foundation of following Jesus with their lives. Email Pastor Rachel for more information: pastorrachel@stillnaz.com
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for York Together This Summer
Let’s join our heads and hearts in prayer for York. Check out the daily prayer guide at the link below. Share your requests at the link below as well.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with our FIN Fund or Supporting Jonathan Phillips.
Family In Need Fund — Stillmeadow keeps a benevolence fund to help people in times of need. These funds have helped pay bills, buy groceries, provide a place to stay, give counseling and more. Select “FIN Fund” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Support Jonathan Phillips — Help Jonathan in his ministry to the Romanian church and people. Select “Jonathan Phillips” online or write it in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
Accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager: This is an opportunity for someone who sees this as an area of ministry. 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. Contact Pastor Kent at pastorkent@stillnaz.com or 717-577-4246.
Condolences to…
To Brandon Busha and Family. Brandon’s grandmother, Carolyn Almoney passed away June 19. A service will be held at Etzweiler Funeral Home at 11AM on Friday June 23, with a viewing at 10AM.
To the Hughes Family. Jackie Hughes passed away Saturday, June 10th. A celebration of life will be at Stillmeadow at 11AM on Friday June 23, with visitation at 10AM.
To Wayne Sechrist and family. Wayne’s father Rodger Sechrist passed away May 29th.
“May the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10
For His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…Let’s pray for the students who went on Mission Week and the families who were involved in VBS this week, asking God to seal in their hearts the decisions they made this week and to bring to their minds the truths that they heard.