For the Kingdom, Souper Chili Night, Cornhole and PNO
Dear Church,
A question arises from Matthew 19 (and all of Matthew, really).
Am I living for the kingdom of God in everything or am I living for my own wants?
In Matthew 19, we hear Jesus' thoughts on marriage, singleness and wealth. His teaching is so challenging that it actually leaves his disciples shocked. But it is an invitation to trust that “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
In regards to marriage and singleness, Jesus invites us to:
Receive, celebrate and live out marriage as a sacred gift of God.
Consider deeply the weight of the marriage covenant before entering or exiting it.
Understand the significance of singleness as a gift from God.
(for ideas on how to lead out of your marriage or singleness, check this podcast out)
In regards to wealth, Jesus invites us to:
Use all of our possessions for the sake of the kingdom.
Give up anything that stands in the way of following Christ as king.
Disciples of Jesus are people who allow Jesus to lead them in every area of their lives, even when it means difficult adjustments need to be made. And as we live under the leadership/kingship of Jesus, we “have treasure in heaven” (19:21) and “inherit eternal life” (19:29).
Prayer
Father, we thank you for the beautiful union you gave humanity at the beginning when you ‘made them male and female.’ And thank you for the gift of earthly possessions to meet our own needs and that we can use to help others in their needs.
Jesus, we thank you for the life-bringing instruction to live out marriage and singleness for the sake of the kingdom. We thank you for the direction to not be possessed by our possessions, but to live freely by giving freely.
Spirit, we admit that we need your help to live out our marriage or singleness for the sake of the kingdom. Fill us with your love and power within our relationships, and fill us with compassion and generosity with our possessions.
KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
We have daily scriptures readings to accompany our sermon series. We are currently reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our new sermon series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.” Click the button below to follow along.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick
Stillmeadow Souper Chili Bowl is THIS SUNDAY!
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 to bring soup, but want to join, bring a side or drink!
Youth Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser This Saturday 2/4
The Teens are hosting a corn hole tournament Saturday, February 4, in the Family Life Center. The proceeds will support the students and adults going to Nazarene Youth Conference in July. Invite friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to this event. It’s an easy way to say “come check out our church!”
Online pre-registration is highly encouraged, though we will take registration at the door. Sign up as a team or a free-agent (we will team you up with someone). There will be door prizes, trophies, and games.
Registration opens at 9am (400 Stillmeadow Lane).
Grow with others 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).
Emotionally Healthy Relationships
“Discipleship that deeply changes your relationship with others.” Beginning Wednesday, March 29th 6:30-8PM this group is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. For more information contact pastorbrad@stillnaz.com.
Classic Club
For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Lyndon Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group that will meet next on February 3.
Serve with us this year
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to join your gifts with others! Here are two ways you can serve. Click on the “serve” button below to let us know of your interest.
New American Welcome Center
Join Deborah Detzel in welcoming and helping Haitian immigrants adjust to life in York PA. Here are five immediate ways to help.
Sit with a small group of English Language (EL) learners during class.
Watch children of EL learners.
Donation Closet Helper.
Database Entry.
Medical Appointment Driver.
If you’re interested in any of these, select “New American Welcome Center” on the serve form below.
Cafe Team Help
Join our team that creates an atmosphere of hospitality every Sunday morning.
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 were emailed on January 25, 2023. If you did not receive one, please contact pastorkent@stillnaz.com.
Condolences to…
The Babinchak Family-Betty Babinchak passed away on January 23.
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 Brenda and Jim Knaub- “Thank you so much for taking the time to send Christmas Cards. If was a pleasant surprise! Love to all!
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)
For the King and His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…I’m going to get the ingredients for my chili tomorrow for the Souper Chili Bowl happening this Sunday! And all the ingredients of story telling from other pastors and leaders are coming together too. I really hope you can join us. God has been good and has good things in store. Sign up for the potluck here or just come at 4:30 on Sunday.