Easter Surprise this Saturday, Prayer Week Next week!
H E B R E W S 2 : 1 - 9
The writer of Hebrews quotes Psalm 8 in verses 6-8. I am struck by this one portion, “What is mankind that you are mindful of them.” A few years ago, a popular song titled, “I Am a Friend of God” was sung in many quarters. This song highlighted the same concept. The simplicity of God’s plan is stated in John 3:16. It requires belief. Jesus reminded the disciples and the crowds, it requires a child-like faith to believe. Many times, we want to complicate our relationship with God and our receipt of salvation through Jesus. But then we find a gem reminding us of how simple God wants our relationship to be.
I often wonder what those walks in the Garden of Eden with God were like. I am often amazed that God knows me even better than my spouse. I know she has never counted the hairs (or lack of hair) on my head. I know I have not counted hers and yet the simple truth is God wants a relationship with you and me. It begins with a simple belief in His Son who we celebrate this Lenten season.
In the words of The Psalmist, the Hebrew writer, and the modern songwriter Israel Houghton: “Who am I that You are mindful of me? That You hear me when I call. Is it true that You are thinking of me? How you love me, it’s amazing.”
Today, I challenge you to return to your days of simple faith and stand amazed in the sight of God’s love and believe all over again.
P A S T O R K E N T V A N D E R V O R T
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 Kent Vandervort
York City Campus- Chastity Frederick
March-April Prayer Focus: Eurasia
Men’s Conference: April 30
Join us for a one day Men’s Conference at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St) on April 30th from 9AM-7PM. Cost is $30 and includes meals. Registration deadline is Friday, April 15th at 4PM. Questions? Contact Wayne Rumsey at 717-840-8917 or waynerumsey@yahoo.com.
Would You Like to be Baptized?
We would love to celebrate your life in Christ through baptism May 1st. If you’d like to be baptized, please sign up at stillnaz.com/baptism ! The Baptism Class is April 24th at 10:30AM.
Get Involved Serving Locally
Join us as we partner with Servants for the 2022 York City Work Camp June 26th - July 1, 2022, serving homeowners in York City and surrounding communities. Volunteers can sign up for one day or all week. To learn more and sign up, go to https://www.servants.org/workcamps & click on York City Work Camp 2022. Registration deadline is June 5th. Prayer Week: April 11-15
We 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.
SPECIAL: Monday night will be a worship service in partnership with the Black Minister’s Association with Pastor Bill Kearney preaching and his worship team leading worship.
Commit: For parents and kids and youth
Parents and elementary kids/youth/teens: Join us on Sunday, April 24th at 10:30 AM in the Kid's Worship Center for this milestone event! This is a family event for you to participate in together!
Nursery and preschool will have their normal classes. Elementary and youth will be meeting together with their parents for this event.
Crisis Care Kits Needed for Ukrainian Refugees
One way the Church of the Nazarene supports people facing natural and humanitarian disasters like the war on Ukraine is through Crisis Care Kits. These are little packs that help meet basic needs. If you’d like to help, you can build kits of your own and bring them into Stillmeadow.
CRISIS CARE KITS
Shopping List
• 1 Shampoo (12 to 18 oz.) tape flip top
• 2 Bars of Soap (bath size or larger)
• 1 Toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz.)
• 3 Toothbrushes (in original packaging)
• 1 Box of Band-Aids (30 or more)
• 1 Fingernail clipper(no toe nail clipper)
• 1 Sturdy hair comb for all hair types
• 2 Hand towels (no wash cloths)
• 4 Pocket-sized pkgs. facial tissue
• 1 Beanie Baby-size stuffed toy
Each Crisis Care Kit (CCK) should contain
only the items/quantities listed.
Place all items into a 2-2.5-gallon zip-lock
bag.
A $2 donation per kit will offset the cost of shipping these kits.
Here are other ways that you can respond to what’s happening in Ukraine.
Condolences To…
Betty Babinchak & Family-Her husband Stephen Babinchak passed away March 29.
The Family of Andrew Horn who passed away March 22.
The Family of Leonard Heverling who passed away March 22.
Deb Ludwig & Family-Her husband Steve Ludwig passed away March 11.
John Gunnett & Family-His sister, Lori Kadilak passed away March 9.
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