Pray for those outside the faith, Nominate for church board
Dear Church,
Does God speak to people outside the faith?
Read Daniel 4 and you’ll see how God spoke to the pagan king Nebuchadnezzar. So yes!
What does it mean that God speaks to those outside the faith?
When Daniel showed up to help Nebuchadnezzar understand his dream, he was coming after God had worked in the king’s life. And when we show up in people’s lives, we are showing up to someone that God has been reaching out to before we came along.
What do we do with that?
Well, I think it means that we need to pray for God to show up to our friends and family members outside of the faith. Pray that they would be confused by what God spoke to them and that they would seek understanding. We know that those who ask, seek and knock, will be answered, find and have the door opened to them (Matthew 7:7-8). And it could very well be that we have the chance to be like Daniel and be the one to help them find the answer and open the door of faith.
Challenge:
Make a list of friends and family who are outside the faith. Regularly pray for the people on the list.
Watch for opportunities to point to God. Pray that God will open your eyes to see the opportunity and give you the wisdom and strength to share your faith.
Trust God to do His work. The reason Daniel had such an impact is because he trusted God as the Most High power in the universe.
Prayer:
Jesus, reveal yourself to all who are reading this and all in our church community. Most High God, give dreams to our friends and family members and even our political leaders in the way you spoke to King Nebuchadnezzar. And Spirit, would you open our eyes to see the open doors for the gospel to be shared and would you fill our hearts with love and wisdom to share the good news.
Hear Sunday’s message on Suffering Instead of Sinning
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
Watch the first message of the Daniel Series
DO YOU HAVE NOMINATIONS FOR CHURCH ELECTIONS?
On Sunday November 13, we will have our annual church board elections. Each Nazarene church is directed "to elect as church officers active members of the local church who profess the experience of entire sanctification and whose lives bear public witness to the grace of God that calls us to a holy life; who are in harmony with the doctrines, polity, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene; and who support the local church faithfully in attendance, active service, and with tithes and offerings. Church officers should be fully engaged in “making Christlike disciples in the nations.”" (For the rest of the manual statement) Stillmeadow board members serve three year terms.
If you have nominations, you may submit them on this form by September 28. Our nomination committee will review the nominees and then contact them to see if they will allow their name to run for election.
UPCOMING FALL EVENTS
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 in Rm. #201. Contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com or register at www.stillnaz.com/discipleship.
Are You Interested in Discipleship Ministries?
Do you have questions about joining a Discipleship Group or leading a Discipleship Group? Join Pastor Tabitha Martin at one of these informational meetings Sunday September 25th at 9 or 10:30AM in Rm. 112.
5 Week Values Class via Zoom
Tuesday’s beginning October 18th at 12 noon. Led by Pastor Josh Kleinfeld.
EJAM Work & Witness Trip to Jamaica January 6-15, 2023
All interested in participating are invited to a very important meeting Sunday, September 25th in Rm. #112, immediately after the 10:30 service. Deadline to register to participate in this trip is October 7th at 10AM. For more information contact Randy & Joann Hull at jobi1956@gmail.com. Deadline to register for this trip is 10AM October 7th.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.
All Volunteer Pot-Luck
Sunday, October 2nd-4:30-6:30PM! Register for the pot-luck at stillnaz.com/volunteerpotluck.Women! Save these dates!
Save The Dates!
Trunk or Treat — October 29
York City Campus Fall Fest — October 31
Community Thanksgiving Dinner -Sunday, November 20th at York City Campus.
Christmas Sunday—December 25
Missions Prayer Emphasis for September and October-South America
Because we want to be people who pray relentlessly, we cover the earth with our prayers through the year. For September and October, 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 South America region of the Church of the Nazarene.
Congratulations to…
Pastor Chris and Emily Fuller who welcomed Ezekiel Isaac Fuller into their family and our world on August 25, 2022!
Congratulations to the Baptized!
We are so proud of those who “took the plunge” and proclaimed their faith in Jesus Christ who died for us and was raised to life. Pray for these as they continue to live out the new life we have been given in Christ!
Allison Rosenau, Kelli McGee, Sarah Lingg, Brady Rotz, Beth Rill, Exzio Lozano, Savannah Carroll, Amanda Corbett, Jesse Stiffler
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…If you’re not in a small group, a place to grow in Christ and a people to share your burdens with, I highly recommend you trying one out this fall. Connect with us through www.stillnaz.com/discipleship.