Pray with Jesus for Kids Camp and the Welcome Bash
Dear Family,
Prayer is a mystery we are invited into…
In Romans 8, Paul gives us two mysteries about prayer to ponder. First, as believers, we have the Holy Spirit in us, praying for us (Romans 8:26). Second, we have “Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (Romans 8:34).
Right now, and for all time, the three Persons of the Trinity are lovingly communicating with each other about me and you.
Whoa.
Keep that in mind with what I’m saying next. When we pray, we enter into that loving communication process. When we ask God for help, when we reach out for guidance, when we lift our soul to His, we are wrapped up in divine love.
When we pray for others…we’re stepping into the divine stream of love for those people. So, let’s pray for the 5 kids and 2 workers going to kids camp from August 7-11. Let’s ask God to speak to the kids like He spoke to Samuel in the Old Testament and Mary in the New Testament. Let’s ask God to encourage the workers. And when we know not how to pray, let’s allow the Spirit to pray (Romans 8:26).
And let’s pray for the Welcome Bash and Baptism Day on August 27. Let’s ask God to unify Stillmeadow, to use the Welcome Bash as a place for non-believers and newer believers to experience His hospitality through His people, to bless the Food Truck Teams (Mr. Frosty, Smoke-n-Hogs, Taqueria El Camino, & Z&D Fries) as they prepare, to use the event to strengthen the relational bonds between generations and campuses.
As you pray, Save the Date! Sunday August 27th at 10AM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus! Worship Service will be in the Family Life Center and Food Trucks and games will be outside after the service. If you would like to be baptized you can sign-up here.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld (this is a link to 07/23, because our internet was down on 07/30)
York City Campus —Pastor Jade Frederick
Youth Fall Retreat 2023
September 8-10 at Camp Penn in Waynesboro, PA. Cost is $50. Deadline to register is August 22nd. You can register here.
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).
N.O.M.A (No One Matures Alone)-N.O.M.A Adult Discipleship Groups take place at various locations. If you would like to be a part of a N.O.M.A group contact Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).
Membership Class-Church membership classes will begin again Sunday September 17, 2023. All desiring to know more about membership in the church are encouraged to attend. You can register by clicking the button below.
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.
Care Team-A part of Engagement Ministry, Care Team members attend to the needs of attendees experiencing medical or other unusual issues during services and events. We are seeking people willing to serve. Background in medical, mental health, crisis intervention or public safety is helpful but not required to serve. Contact Wayne Rumsey (wayner3429@gmail.com) or sign-up at the serve button below.
Welcome Bash-Many hands are needed to make this event special! If you are able to serve at this event on Sunday, August 27th please click the button below to sign-up.
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 Rise Against Hunger.
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.
Summer Intern–Please join us in continuing to support Sergio by donating toward his college education. If you are giving online choose “Intern Fund” or write intern in the memo of your check.
Special Announcement
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 Melissa Franklin and Family. Melissa’s sister Jannie Rowe passed away Sunday, July 30.
To Corey Sell and Family. Corey’s grandmother, Norma Jean Keener, passed away on July 20.
To Lee Lindsay and Julie Callender. Lee’s wife (Julie’s mom), Millie Lindsay passed away July 8. A service will be held at Stillmeadow at noon on August 12, with visitation beginning at 11.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for Nazarene Youth Conference and our memory verse for the last part of our Romans series:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Overflowing with hope,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…Have you written or do you have a prayer that you pray daily? In Sunday’s message, I invited folks to write out a daily prayer as a way to pay attention to and join in God’s work in our daily circumstances. If you have one that you pray daily that you’d be willing to share with me, I’d love to hear/see it: pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. I’ll share mine with you too!