Lent has begun, Free Books and New Groups
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Friend, do you long for a moment of silence from the noise of this chaotic world? Do you desire to find perfect rest curling up in the lap of your Heavenly Father? I challenge you to take a moment right here and now to breathe HIM in and just lay back into His wide-open arms. Cry out to Jesus! May His peace overwhelm you and take you to a place of stillness.
I love acronyms and one of my favorites is P. R.A.Y (Praise-Repent-Ask-Yield). Sounds easy enough, right? I must confess yielding is difficult for me. Have you ever heard the phrase “silence is golden”? This act of yielding requires us to be “actively silent” before our God to hear Him speak.
The philosopher Plato said, “Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” I pray that the Lord will give you wisdom to speak when needed and strength to keep silent when necessary.
Sometimes we say more without words.
Lord, wrap us in the knowledge of YOU so that our trust is no longer in YOU but is YOU. Help us find perfect trust in resting in You and Your forever faithfulness. Amen.
LORRAINE LAUER
This comes from the Lenten Devotional Guide put together by Stillmeadow Nazarenes for your personal time with Jesus. Each Sunday features a “Family Guide” that households can use together. Pick up a guide on Sunday or sign up to get the daily devos in your inbox at the button below.
Be encouraged by our messages from this weekend:
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
Prayer Week: April 11-15
We will conclude our Lenten Season with Prayer Week Services on April 11-15 at 7PM.
Monday-Wednesday services will be at York City Campus.
Thursday-Friday services will be at Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Each night will feature a different prayer focus.
Free Books and Upcoming Building Transitions
Over the past two years we adjusted our building usage to the COVID pandemic and discovered new ways to more effectively use the building God has given us on Stillmeadow Lane. To provide greater security and flow for our children’s ministries, we have moved all children on Sunday mornings to the east side of the building. We have moved Sunday morning youth ministry to the center of our building and have moved adult worship to the west side of our building, the Family Life Center. Our staff and the trustees of our board are working together to update the building, so be on the watch for updates!
As part of the building transition, we are downsizing our library and giving out free books! Thanks to Lynda and Jeff Phillips for their faithful work with the library over the years and through this transition! The books will be available through Easter.
New Adult Discipleship Groups
"The Cycle of Victorious Living" beginning March 6th for parents, grandparents and mentors and "Membership Class" beginning March 6th for all those interested in knowing more about membership in the church. For more information and to register go to stillnaz.com/discipleship. IF: Gathering 2022
Save the date for our Women’s Conference! March 4th 7-10:30PM & March 5th 10AM-5:00PM at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus. Registration is $10 for the conference. You can register until Friday. Pretzel Sandwich lunch orders are now closed.
https://watch.if2022.com/register/join-group?groupid=19352
Feel free to bring a snack to share Friday night and Saturday. Any questions, help with registering, or help with childcare, please contact Tabitha Martin at 717-578-5685.
Youth Pretzel Sandwich Sale
You can earn some dough towards upcoming youth events selling pretzel sandwiches! SAll orders and payments to be submitted by Tuesday, 3/15. Sellers will participate in making the sandwiches on Tuesday, 3/22 prior to the start of Ignite. Order forms are at the Youth Booth. Questions? Contact Jennifer Stough (717) 495-5368 or timnjennifer@comcast.net.
Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of parent volunteers to help with slicing Pretzel Sandwich meats on Sunday, 3/20 following the morning services. Your time goes towards the profit for your child. Contact Jennifer to confirm your availability.
Responding to the Russian war against Ukraine
If you missed the message from earlier this week, here are a few ways to trust Jesus through these troubling times.
Congratulations To…
Sam and Rachael Miller. Baby girl Sophia arrived February 3rd.
Condolences To…
Glen, Heather and Heath Grim-Glen’s father, Heath’s Grandfather, Glen Grim Sr. passed away February 20.
Steve and Betty Babinchak —Steve’s brother John Babinchak passed away February 17.
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)
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team