Keep Praying, Grad Sunday is June 5, Support our Intern
Dear Friends,
On Sunday, we explored the truth that every human is made in God’s image and “crowned with glory and splendor” (Psalm 8). So our hearts break when we hear the stories of fellow humans destroyed through recent violence as they have been in Buffalo, Uvalde and here in York. We grieve over these losses and pour out our grief to the God who grieves with us. And we pray for the victims and those serving the victims in this time.
It seems fitting that on this day of our 40 day prayer journey with Nazarenes from around USA/Canada focuses on praying for “all people…and all those in authority”. Let us pray for all the people grieving and for those in authority to have wisdom in bringing justice and ensuring safety for the next generation.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
Scripture insights from Rose Brower-Young, District Superintendent, Canada West.
Scripture Insights In Paul’s first recorded letter to Timothy, a young leader appointed to give guidance to the Ephesian church, Paul offers Timothy advice for his congregation.
Chapter 2 addresses the importance of proper worship. Paul’s priority for prayer as worship must not be lost on us. He urges our prayers to include “petitions” (making requests for specific needs), “prayers” (bringing people before the throne of God), “intercession” (appealing boldly on their behalf), and “thanksgiving” (offering thankfulness for them).
Paul goes on to specifically exhort the Ephesians to pray “for kings and all those in authority” (v. 2). Why? The duty of the state is to keep the peace, protect its citizens, preserve law and order, and punish evil. John Stott questioned, “[Is] the slow progress towards peace and justice in the world, and towards world evangelization, . . . due more than anything else to the prayerlessness of the people of God? . . . What [would] happen if God’s people throughout the world learned to wait upon him in believing, persevering prayer?” Our petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving are to be made for everyone!
Today’s Prayer King of Kings and Lord of Lords, guide us to pray for your coming kingdom. Forgive us for the times we have made it about our perceived empires. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Hear Sunday’s message on Work
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
Stillmeadow Internship Program
This summer Gabe Hurlbert is serving as our summer intern to youth. Gabe is studying youth ministry at Mid-America Nazarene University. You can support Gabe by donating to the internship program which will go directly to the school on his behalf. You can include a note of encouragement to Gabe that he will receive at the end of the internship. To be a part of this go here: https://tinyurl.com/ym3eakwf
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.
Grad Sunday 6/5
We are so excited to honor our high school and college graduates! We will be honoring them in front of the congregation in all of our worship services that Sunday with a slideshow and a special congregational blessing. Graduates and their families may attend any of our 3 services (9/10:30 @ Stillmeadow lane, 11 @ York City Campus). To participate in the slideshow, families should submit their information and materials no later than Wednesday June 1. Please go to this link to fill out that form: https://forms.gle/RctWYsSVnVoGsVLB8
Youth 2022 Summer Plans
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!
Congratulations To…
Trey and Jenna Farley, who got married on May 21, and Pastor John and Cynthia Farley who have a new “daughter-in-love”.
Garrett and Natalie Wagner, who welcomed Judah Alan Wagner to our world on May 23!
Condolences To…
To Natasha Taylor and Family-Natasha’s mother Milana Snyder passed away on January 20th.
To Stacey Springer & Family-Stacey’s father Jim Cummings passed away May 14th.
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