Pray for the Bash, Prepare for Fall ‘22
Dear Church,
How did the early church have such a great impact on the world? It wasn’t by their own strength and willpower. It was because they received “power when the Holy Spirit [came on them]” (Acts 1:8). With that Spirit-power they went and told the story to those in their capital city Jerusalem, then in the surround areas of Judea and Samaria and then to the ends of the earth (and all the way through the centuries and over the miles to York, PA today).
Will you pray with me for the Welcome Bash?
I’m praying that this Sunday will be Spirit-filled and life-changing, and that those gathered there will be empowered to share Jesus’ love and truth with those in their homes, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces.
Will you pray that way too?
If the Stillmeadow church family is going to make a difference in York, it won’t be on our own strength or willpower, but by the strength and courage that only comes from the Holy Spirit.
Join us in the daily readings on Spiritual Strength and Power
Hear Sunday’s message on Being Strong and Courageous
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Casey Harrison
We’re 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)
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
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-dedicationYouth Ministry Pasta Dinner Fundraiser 9/17
Stillnaz Youth are hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday September 17 @ 6:00pm in the Family Life Center. They are preparing for events like Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC), retreats, camps, etc. These extremely formative events in their spiritual lives, and your support helps them to attend. We would love for you to join us or consider donating! Please see details at Welcome Table and enclosed flyer. Tickets are $15/Adult or $10/Child (8 and under). The meal will include spaghetti w/homemade sauce & meatballs, garden salad, garlic knots and dessert. Tickets on sale at Welcome Table on Sunday, 9/4 and 9/11, or at stillnaz.com/sny, or by using the QR-Code on the flyer in your Sunday bulletin, or by contacting Jennifer Stough (timnjennifer@comcast.net).
The evening will also offer silent auction and baked good auction items. If you would like to donate to the Silent Auction, please reach out to Heather Kidwell (kidwellheather31@yahoo.com) or Christina Stola (tiggrr161@gmail.com). If you would like to donate a Baked Goods, please reach out to Pastor John (pastorjohn@stillnaz.com). Thank you for your continued support of our teens!
Youth Activities
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 by August 30!
Recovery Day at the Revs. Saturday, September 17th
Pre-game meal/activities begin at 2:30PM. Game begins at 6:30PM. If you’re interested in Celebrate Recovery T-Shirt ($15) contact Roxanne Byrd at 717-683-0335.
Church Membership Classes
All desiring to know more about membership in the church are encouraged to attend. This class is led by Pastor Kent Vandervort . If you would like to be a part of the next series of classes beginning September 18th at 9AM contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com or register at stillnaz.com/discipleship.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
This 8 week course begins Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30PM in Sprenkle House 2nd fl., and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. This class unpacks core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the–surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. There is a $30 cost for the books. Register by emailing pastorbrad@stillnaz.com.
Save The Dates!
All Volunteer Pot-Luck- Sunday, October 2nd-4:30-6:30PM.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner -Sunday, November 20th at York City Campus.
Building Transition Update
We’re making progress in our building transition! The painting throughout the building is almost complete and the new kids welcome center is getting close.
Next: we’re updating the floors. The gym floor of the Family Life Center is being painted this week and weekend (August 22-28). Then in September, we’ll replace the carpet in the café, children’s wing hallway, the children’s worship center and the Family Life Center.
After this we’ll be updating our worship chairs, decorating the walls and updating our cafe furniture!
We’re grateful for the many hands that are making light work!
Let’s continue to pray for all those doing the work and for the future generations who will benefit from it. If you haven’t had a chance to give to the Renovation Plus Fund to help with the cost of the new chairs, you can give here or in your weekly in person giving.
Condolences to…
Chastity Frederick & Family on the passing of her grandfather
Amy Embich on the recent passing of her Aunt Sarah.
Brad Zerfing and Family on the recent passing of Brad’s grandmother Sylvia Zerfing.
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