He sees us, What Soup are you bringing?
Dear Church,
As I read Matthew 9 this morning, I was struck by the amount of times that “Jesus saw.”
There is restorative and encouraging power in “being seen” by someone. Much damage has been done because people have been “unseen” or “overlooked” or “ignored” at home, school, work or even church. But Jesus, he sees us.
Read over these verses. Imagine yourself as the person being seen. Then read over them and imagine someone in your life that is like that person being seen.
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, ‘Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” (9:2)
“Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collectors booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him.” (9:9)
“Jesus turned and saw her. ‘Take heart, daughter, your faith has healed you.’” (9:22)
“When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless.” (9:36)
Prayer
Jesus, you are the One who sees us. You are the One who doesn’t look away. You are the One who reaches out with forgiveness, healing, restoration and compassion. Help me see as you see. Help me see the harvest in front of me. Fill me with the Spirit of compassion and courage you showed when you walked the earth.
KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
We always have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. This week we began a reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our new sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.”
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Casey Harrison
Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is February 5
What soup or chili are you going to bring?
We’re hosting our annual meeting with stories from the last year at our first ever Souper Chili Bowl, from 4:30-6:30 on Sunday February 5 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. We’ll have a Soup and Chili competition too! Sign your soup up at the link below. If you can’t bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!
Grow with others this winter in a small group
Join a group this year. Check out our listing of groups and let us know if you’re interested in one. If you’d like help, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).
IF: Table (Women’s Group)
Friday 1/20 at 7:00PM- A space to feel known, be seen and have honest conversations with other women about the relationships God always intended us to have. This month we will reflect on the past year and dream about what God is calling us to this year. Save the date...March 3-4 IF: Conference 2023. More details to come. Any questions email Pastor Tabitha. Pastortabitha@stillnaz.com
GriefShare
A special weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close will begin Saturday, February 4th. This group will meet in Rm. 112 from 10AM-12 Noon and is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz . For more information contact pastorkathy@stillnaz.com. You can register for this group HERE.
Serve with us in 2023
As we look ahead at 2023, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to you serve with us. Here are two ways, but if you click the button below, you’ll find a longer list of ways to serve.
Join the Greeting Team
Every Sunday we have an incredible team to help welcome people and help people find their way when they come to Stillmeadow. Join us in welcoming others on this team!
Habitat For Humanity-January 28th Volunteer Day!
We have reserved Saturday, January 28th for a volunteer day at both the Chestnut St. and Partridge Dr. (Dover) builds. To sign up contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net.
Baptisms are January 29
If you’d like to show your faith through baptism, we’d love to celebrate that commitment. We have baptism classes on January 22 to prepare for that day. So please sign up at the button below.
Journey with other adolescent parents in the Passage Blessing. Sign up at the button below.
Annual Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 12th at the York City Campus. Doors open at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. Donations of bottled water, tea, soda or lemonade appreciated. Invite friends, neighbors and co-workers. No sign-up required.
2022 Giving Statements
The generosity of God’s people has blessed Stillmeadow and its ministries here in York and to the world beyond. Together our contributions shared the Gospel, fed the hungry, supported the hurting, sustained missionaries, sent a team to Florida, gave children and youth a camp experience, and allowed our church to operate the two campuses. Your 2022 giving statements will be emailed on January 25, 2023.
Condolences to…
Melanie Haugh and family on the passing of her husband, Dave Haugh on January 12.
Chris Ness and her family on the passing of her father, Donald Swope on January 3.
Congratulations to…
Ethan and Janell Greer on the birth of their daughter Noa Renee Greer on January 9.
Thank You from the Stiffler’s
“Happy New Years to everyone! Many thanks to our church family for all the beautiful Christmas cards we received! Thank you for your prayers. God Bless, Mel and Esther”
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…My life has been changed because of the Christian community I have found in small groups. If you haven’t been able to find a group, we’d love to help you. Maybe you can ask a friend to join with you. We have a listing of groups you can look over, or if you’d like to talk through it, you can contact Karon Kagan (kkagan@stillnaz.com) or Pastor Tabitha Martin (pastortabitha@stillnaz.com).