Family Service on Sunday, and more!
Dear Church Family,
Family Service this Sunday
This whole weekend is a family oriented weekend! First, we have our Trunk or Treat from 2-4 on Saturday. Second, we have our York City Campus Fall Fest from 6-8 that same day. (You can still sign up to help at the links below.) Then we have family services, where children and youth will be included in our worship times. Join me in this prayer over the weekend:
Heavenly Father, thank you for making us family. Brother Jesus, help us love each other as you have loved us. Holy Spirit, draw people of all generations to the Father and Son through Trunk or Treat, Fall Fest and family worship.
New Family Space! On the main campus, we will have a family space with a children’s ministry worker set up in the multi-purpose room for families of kids who might need a little bit more space or activity during the service.
The Question for The Final Sunday of our Series (Oct 29) and the Following Week:
Each week during our “All Church Series” on “How Not To Be The Church” we have one question for all of us to wrestle with. From October 1-29, we will align our hearts around Jesus’ words in Matthew 21-22 and allowing His words to shape our imaginations. (Pastor John, Pastor Chris, Pastor Jade and Chastity and Pastor Rachel will all be preaching throughout this series, and I’m pumped)
What is one thing we can do in faith to decrease hate and increase love within our homes and church?
Wrestle with this in your small group, in your home or with your friends. And if you’d like, send me an email with your thoughts (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com).
Watch the Sunday Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus —Pastor Jade and Chastity Frederick
York City Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
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).
Newly Married Couples Class-For couples married 10 years or less, or soon to be married. Join us to study God’s design for marriage by studying “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas. For more information or to register click the button below or call Donna & Todd Henry at 540-809-8210/8211.
Strings & Things-A Crafty Small Group. Our crafts become our ministry as we work and pray over them then give them to those in need of spiritual support . We will provide materials, training and even rides. We meet every other Thursday starting September 7, 2023 from 6:30 to 8 PM at York City campus 350 Chestnut St.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve at our Trunk or Treat or Fall Fest or Community Thanksgiving Dinner. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Family Fall Fest at York City Campus
Come and bring your friends and neighbors! If you would like to volunteer to serve at this event please sign-up here: www.stillnaz.com/yccfallfest.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Serve as an individual, family or small group! We’d love for you to consider signing up to assist with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner held st the York City Campus on Sunday, November 19th. Join us along with a dozen local congregations as we join hands, break bread, and give thanks while fellowshipping and serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal. You can sign up HERE.
Pray with us
Let’s Pray for Israel and Palestine
What the world has witnessed in Israel and Palestine over recent days is horrific. As Christians, we can join the struggle by praying. Prayercast.com has very helpful guides on how to pray for both the people of Israel and the people of Palestine.
Guide for Praying for Israel is here.
Guide for Praying for Palestine is here.
The Church of the Nazarene’s update and call to prayer is here.
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 30 Hour Famine
FIN 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.
30 Hour Famine — the Stillnaz Youth will be going without food for 30 Hours to raise funds for those who have to go without food on a regular basis. Join our youth in their efforts to fight poverty and hunger by praying for them and by donating at https://30hourfamine.worldvision.org/team/Stillmeadow.
Quarterly Giving Statement
Stillmeadow accomplishes its mission of Jesus to All Generations through the faithful generosity of God’s people. Because our accountability and transparency are important below is our quarterly income and expense report for the most recent quarter.
Fuller Family Farewell
A few weeks ago we received the news that Pastor Chris is following God’s call to a new path of ministry and he will be leaving us here as Stillmeadow. Although we are sad to see him go, we are excited for him and his family to adventure to this new experience and journey in their walk with Christ.
Read more about the transition here.
A Message From the Church Board
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Stillmeadow is blessed with a pastoral team that is devoted to God and His church both locally and globally. Let's show our gratitude to each pastor and pastoral family through words of encouragement, prayers, cards, gifts, food, etc.
~Scott Mingus Sr. -Stillmeadow Church Board Secretary
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 the family of Skye Brown (daughter to Marilyn and Ted Brown, sister to Christine Diebert) who passed away on September 26.
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
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…I decided on what design I’ll do for a Trunk at Trunk or Treat! Have you? It’s one of my favorite community events. I love to see the creativity and collaboration of our people! Sign up to help: www.stillnaz.com/trunkortreat23.