NYC Begins Today, Rise Against Hunger is soon!
Dear Church,
On Sunday, in addition to wrapping up our first part of our Romans Series (we’ll start “God IN Us” on July 9), we also took time to pray for the 30+ Stillmeadow participants who have gone to Tampa Bay for Nazarene Youth Conference 2023.
And cool story, click the button below and you can tune into the services with them! Let’s continue to pray together for them.
One of my favorite Stillmeadow events last year was when we participated in Rise Against Hunger. We were a part of RAH’s work of distributing 67.6 million meals. Rise Against Hunger targets remote, last-mile communities within hunger pockets designated “serious” or higher by the Global Hunger Index, and works with local leaders to harness the strengths of their communities and tackle their own food and nutrition security challenges with agency, dignity and resilience. Check out RAH’s 2022 stats below. And plan to participate by serving on July 30 and/or giving to help us meet our goal of 10,000 meals for $4000. Keep reading the email and find how to sign up and to give.
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).
NOMA (No One Matures Alone) Groups — meet at various times through the week, primarily in people’s homes. We’d love to include you in one of these groups. Consider joining one in the fall.
Emerge (Young Adults 18-30)-Our young adults meet the first Thursday evening of each month from 7:00-9:00pm at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut Street) for a community gathering of worship and group Bible study. This group is led by Pastor Chris and Emily Fuller. Join us!
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.
Rise Against Hunger — On July 30, we’re going to pack 10,000 meals. You can be involved by serving at the event (click the serve button below) or by giving towards the goal of $4000 (give to “Rise Against Hunger” online or via check).
Café — Serve up a friendly greeting and a cup of coffee by serving in the Café. Sign-up using the button below or by emailing Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.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.
Let’s Pray for NYC Peeps This Week
They’re in Tampa Bay even now! Let’s pray that God’s grace would overflow into their hearts, transforming their vision of the world and filling them with courage and compassion to live out His call in their lives.
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 Rise Against Hunger.
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.
Rise Against Hunger — Let’s meet (or exceed!?) our goal of $4000 to pack 10,000 meals for families in need. Check out the impact here. Choose “Rise Against Hunger” online or write it in the memo of your check.
EJAM Work & Witness Pretzel Sandwich Sale-The EJAM team will be located at a table outside of the Family Life Center taking orders for Pretzel Sandwiches on Sunday, July 9th. Be sure to stop by the table and support the team raising funds for their next Work and Witness trip to Jamaica in January 2024.
Special Announcement
CPR, AED & First-Aid Certification-Safety Ace will be offering this certification training in the ground floor of the Sprenkle House the second Saturday of each month. The next class is July 15, 2023. The cost is $65 per person. Each student receives ASHI certification card active for two years. If this would benefit you contact Kelly Miller at Safety Ace (Kelly@safetyacepa.com) or 717-935-9635.
Accepting Applications for the Positions of Facilities Manager & Facilities Team Members- The positions are an important part of the ministry at Stillmeadow and are mostly second shift and weekends due to the nature of our church activities. Contact Pastor Kent at 717-577-4246 or pastorkent@stillnaz.com for more information or to apply.
Condolences to…
To Sherilyn Kohr and Family. George Kohr passed away June 27th.
To Brandon Busha and Family. Brandon’s grandmother, Carolyn Almoney passed away June 19.
To Rick Boogher and Family. Ricks mother, Anna Elizabeth Wiley Boogher passed away June 14th.
To the Hughes Family. Jackie Hughes passed away Saturday, June 10th
“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…It’s the summer, which means more time for reading for me! Are you finding any good books to read? Personally, I have been encouraged by “The Non-Anxious Presence” by Mark Sayers and “Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest” by Ruth Haley Barton. If you have any you’d like to suggest, send them my way at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.