Do, be, do, be.
Dear Church,
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? Which comes first? Being a Christ follower or doing Christ-like things? Being the church or serving the world?
Perhaps it is a back and forth loop between “being” and “doing.” As a father, “I am” a dad, but “I do” dad-like things (make breakfast, offer care when there is sickness or sadness, etc).
Paul’s encouragement to the Church in Colossae spins the loop of “doing” and “being” together in Colossians 3:12-14. There we see that Christians are “God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved.” And Christians are to do: “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”, forbearance and forgiveness and love. Their “to do” list (love others) shows their “to be” identity (loved by God).
Sounds like a fun song: Do, Be, Do, Be, Do, Be...
As you consider your identity in Christ today, pray through the opportunities that come before you in your home, workplace, school and neighborhood. Remember that your primary identity is “chosen by God, holy and dearly loved.” Remember that your primary task is to “put on love.”
My Prayer:
Father, we have been given a new identity and a new mission in You. When You see us, You see dearly loved children, chosen for a sacred purpose. Jesus, as the Son of God, You showed us the perfect blend between “doing” and “being,” receiving the Father’s love and extending His care to others. Spirit, fill Your church with joy at being chosen and fill Your church with conviction to do the simple and courageous thing: love our neighbors as we have been loved by You.
Read along with us in our “Be the Church” series
Hear Sunday’s message on Making Friends
Stillmeadow Lane Campus-Pastor Rachel Zeigler
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
JOIN THE TRUNK OR TREAT TEAM!
October 29, from 2-4PM, we’ll have lots of neighbors and kids coming through our parking lot. Join us as we welcome and bless them!
A Message From Our Church Board Secretary
This is Pastor's Appreciation Month. We love our pastoral staff, ministerial staff and their families! Over the next few weeks, please reach out to as many as you can and show them your support and appreciation in tangible ways -- meals, gift cards, gifts, and other remembrances. Ministry leadership is an often thankless role; let's do our part to make sure our staff know that we care.
~Scott Mingus, Sr.
Youth 30 Hour Famine-November 11-12
~ The number of people facing hunger doubled in 2020 and is now 270 million.
~One in eight people in the developing world do not have enough to eat.
~6,000 plus kids under age 5 die from preventable hunger-related causes daily.
Support our Youth who will be fasting, serving, and raising money and awareness to combat world hunger! You can contribute HERE.Paint Night-Journey House Fundraiser
~Sunday, November 13th, 2-4:30PM
~Cost is $45 per person and includes canvas, brushes, paints, smock, easel and music!
~Deadline to purchase tickets-November 11th
~Snacks and drinks provided.
~ Contact Lida Renoll at 717-804-8896 or
Habitat For Humanity Faith Build!
December 8-8AM-3PM!
We will be working on the Dover Project! For more information contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net. 
New Stillmeadow Church Directory!
Want to stay connected to others at Stillmeadow? Sign up for our directory at www.stillnaz.com/directory.
Questions? Karon (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor John (pastorjohn@stillnaz.com) would be glad to help.
Thank you…
From JoAnn and Randy Hull for the flowers, prayers and kindness shown over the death of JoAnn’s brother Gregory Krebs.
From Pastor Josh and family for compassion and grace extended over the loss of Josh’s Nana (Mom’s mom).
For financially and prayerfully supporting our Hurricane Ian team, who were able to make a difference in Fort Myers and made it home safely last Sunday.
Condolences to…
To Pastors John & Ricki Emery whose son Josiah passed away October 13th. The Emery family was a part of Stillmeadow prior to relocating.
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 plugged into a place of regular service at Stillmeadow, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up by clicking the “serve” button below.