Backpack Blessing this Sunday and Welcome Bash is 10 days away!
Dear friends,
As we read Mark 8:27-33 we see two essential discipleship questions. How we answer these questions determines how we live.
1) Who do you say that Jesus is?
2) Do you have in mind the concerns of God or the concerns of humanity?
In our passage we see that Peter answered the first question correctly. Jesus is the Messiah! And on top of that, he is the King, Son of God, Master, Savior, Healer, Brilliant Teacher, Friend of Sinners, our Hero. As Christians, this is the first step of discipleship…admitting that Jesus is ALL THAT, and that I am not. In this first step, we admit our need for Him and His salvation.
And after that first step, we begin the process of moving our mind off our human concerns to the concerns of God. Even though Peter answered the first question correctly, he tried to rebuke Jesus when Jesus revealed that his plan as Messiah was to suffer and die. Peter still had human concerns and needed to have his perspective transformed. And as we follow Peter’s life, we see how that changed, as he himself joined Jesus in being willing to suffer and die for the cause of the good news.
So, as you go about your day, talk to Jesus about these questions. Ask Him to show you who He is. Be like Peter and admit that He the Messiah. Then ask Him to give you His perspective so that you will have in mind the concerns of God in everything you do.
Join us in the final week of reading of Graves into Gardens series
Hear Sunday’s final Graves Into Gardens Message
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
Put it on your calendar and plan to invite a friend to our annual welcome bash! We’ll be bringing both campuses together to celebrate God’s work and world.
We’ll have the following Food Trucks: Macs Pit Stop, Taqueria El Camino, Z & D Fries, and top it all off with Mr Frosty!
WHAT TO BRING:...lawn chairs or blanket ...lunch money or a picnic ...your friends and neighbors...and a blessing for schools!
PARKING AT THE BASH-Regular Parking at Goode Elementary-(Off of Wallace Street)
Disability/Accessible Parking at York City Campus
(350 E Chestnut Street, York, PA)
SERVE AT THE BASH—Join the Welcome Team by signing up at www.stillnaz.com.
BLESS LOCAL SCHOOLS AT THE BASH
(GOODE AND SINKING SPRINGS)
Help us collect goods for Goode and stuff for Sinking Springs.
Bring any or all of the items to the Bash.
~Small packs of crayons, ~Small packs of markers
~Drawing paper tablets, ~Stickers
~Fun pencils, ~Erasers
~Tissues, ~Clorox wipes, ~Fun gel pens
~Individually wrapped candy
~Ziplock bags (all sizes)
~Headphones or earbuds
Child Dedication Event
Each year we have the privilege of partnering with families to offer them an event where they can dedicate their child(ren) to the Lord. Dedicating your child(ren) is an amazing decision we are blessed to be a part of. Our next dedication service is on September 24th with a special prayer time on September 25th during the 9 and 10:30 AM services. This event is a special time for you to commit to raising your children to love, know and serve the Lord as you raise them to follow your example. We would love to partner with you for this milestone event in your family’s life. Our Class will be on September 4th at 10:30 AM in the Grace Chapel, if this date does not work for you please reach out to me and we can discuss an alternative time. If you are interested in joining us for this event, please sign up at: https://www.stillnaz.com/baby-dedicationSave the Date: Youth Pasta Dinner is Sept 17
Support the youth as they prepare for world and life-transforming events like Nazarene Youth Conference and mission trips. We’ll have dinner and a silent auction!
Youth Activities
Back 2 School Bash @ Ignite–August 23rd, 7pm -8:30pm-It's youth group... but with more games... and water... maybe a balloon fight, who knows?! Don't miss out!
Youth Fall Retreat! SEPT 9-11: It's our annual Fall Retreat, it's a big one! We're going to have a couple other churches join us this year. You won't want to miss i! We will be at Camp Penn in Waynesboro, PA. Register here!
Sponsor a Chair: Give to the Renovation Plus Fund
We need your help to cover the cost of new chairs for both campuses. After serving us for years, our worship chairs are wearing out and breaking down.
Each chair represents a life of someone who needs the grace of Christ. By helping with the cost of the chairs, you are investing in potential transformation for the sake of Christ.
JOIN IN TWO WAYS…
First, in prayer. I can’t help but wonder who will be blessed in the coming years from our generosity today. Will you join me in praying for them? And will you pray for our current church family to be united in Christ and focused on proclaiming Jesus to all generations?
Second, join in giving. We need $41,580 to complete the chair project. Each chair is roughly $60.00. A row of 8 chairs is $480 and a section of 40 chairs is $2400. Maybe you can sponsor part of a chair, a whole chair, a whole row or a section of chairs. Ask God for guidance and give according to His direction.
Click the “give” button below or text “give” to 717-444-8161 and select “Renovation Plus”. You can also give in person with “Renovation Plus” in the memo line of your check or giving envelope.
Condolences to…
Amy Embich on the recent passing of her Aunt Sarah.
Brad Zerfing and Family on the recent passing of Brad’s grandmother Sylvia Zerfing.
John Lackey and family after the passing of his son Judd on July 25.
Congratulations to…
Lester & Holly Strait who adopted Nathanael, Abraham & Caleb on August 8, 2022!
Pastor John & Cynthia Farley and KaLee (Farley) & Josh Chambers on the marriage of KaLee and Josh on August 7!
Can we pray with you? Share your concerns with us and we’ll support you in prayer.
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
PS…Teamwork makes the dreamwork! We’d love to have you on the Welcome Bash team! Just sign up at www.stillnaz.com. Or sign up to serve on a regular basis by clicking the button below.