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Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Chastity Frederick
DAY 12 OF HALF-MILLION MOBILIZATION
We are on day 12 of a 40 day prayer journey with Nazarenes from around USA/Canada. Join in by meditating on this verse and praying. Keep up with the daily devotions at the button below.
John 17:15 “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.“
Scripture Insights from Mark Bane, Director, Evangelism and New Church Development
At times the world seems to have gone mad. Most of us would rather be transported out of it. “Beam us up, Jesus,” would be our prayer. The disciples probably had similar thoughts. Jesus made some pretty awful predictions about what would be ahead for them: others will try to kill you, you will weep and mourn while others rejoice, you will be filled with grief, the world will hate you, and so on. These all sound like things sensible people would want to escape. Who wouldn’t? The disciples were about to experience that “dark night of the soul.” Jesus, knowing this, doesn’t pray that they would escape from it but that his Father would protect them in it. This reminds me of when I was a passenger in a van that rolled over three times while traveling eighty miles per hour. I was sure I was about to die. When the dust settled, I walked out unharmed. I think this is what Jesus is asking the Father: when the dust settles, let them walk out unharmed.
Today’s Prayer
Father, remind us today that Jesus asked you to protect us from the one who seeks to kill us, steal from us, and destroy us. Quiet our hearts in the midst of turmoil, and speak what you wish to say to your church.
Praise God for the Baptized!
On Sunday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 4, we had the joy of baptizing 10 people! Congratulations to Teagan Barker, Sage McHale & Peyton Kile at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and Amy Steele, Tom Steele, Matt Schlossberg, Jakobey Stevenson, Cynthia Ferguson, Randy Beard, David Ridley at the York City Campus.
Jamaica Mission Info Meeting
Anyone age 16 or older interested in the Mission trip to Jamaica in January 2023, there will be a meeting on Saturday, May 14th at 10:30AM in the 1st fl. conference room of the Sprenkle house. Questions? Contact JoAnn Hull at 717-818-6345.
Quarterly Giving Update
We thank God for your continued generosity and for the opportunity to join together in sharing His grace here in York and around the world.
Youth 2022 Summer Plans
June 22 — Trip to Dorney Park (Current Grades 6-12)
July 11-15 — Mission Week (Current Grades 5-12)
July 25-29 — Summer Camp (Current Grades 6-12)
For more information go to stillnaz.com/family. Registration info coming!
Volunteers To Help Stillmeadow Neighbors
Our neighbors across the street are having a cleanup day May 21st from 10AM-2PM. They will be tearing down fences and cutting down small trees and brush. Contact Mike Caufield at mike.caufield@gmail.com or 717-818-6049.
Condolences To…
The Family of Deborah Vaughn (attended York City Campus)-Deb passed away on April 24th. Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, May 13th at York City Campus-350 Chestnut St., York. Visitation-5:30PM Service-6PM.
Natasha Taylor and Family-Natasha’s mother Milana Snyder passed away on January 20th.
To the David Bode & Ben Bode Families-Sandy Bode, mother of David and grandmother of Ben passed away May 12th.
To the Guyer Family-Michael Guyer, son of the late Dot and Harry Guyer (long time members) passed away recently.
Missions Prayer Emphasis for May & June-Asia Pacific
Because we want to be people who pray relentlessly, we cover the earth with our prayers through the year. For May and June, we’re asking God to provide for, protect and direct the work of these missionaries and to pour out His Spirit of justice, grace and truth over these countries in the Asia Pacific region of the Church of the Nazarene.
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