This is our King, Carlos is Coming, Ash Wednesday is too
Dear Church,
As we come to the end of our readings in Matthew, today’s reading in Matthew 27:32-66 brings us to our crucified and buried King.
THIS IS OUR KING
who loved us to death
who showed that we are worth dying for
who exposed the destructive powers of religion and human government
who prayed the Psalms in his torture
whose death was grieved by creation itself
THIS IS THE WAY OF THE KINGDOM FOR BELIEVERS
First, we receive his love and then live to show his love, even if it means we have to suffer or die as we do. Second, it means that we recognize his authority as greater than religion and any human government. Third, it means we look to the Psalms for guidance and inspiration in our own faith journey with Jesus (which is what we’re doing in our Lenten series! subscribe to the devotionals and plan to bring a friend to worship on Sundays).
Let us pray…
Father, your eternal plan to lovingly redeem the world and overcome the sin and pain of the world was on display in the sacrificial death of your son.
Jesus, love is what brought you to and kept you on that cross. Forgive us for the times we have refused your love for ourselves or refused to share your love with others. Help us be ready to die for love like you.
Spirit, keep before us this moment in time that changed every moment. And help us keep our attention on the dusk of history when the King of kings will return to redeem all things and judge the living and the dead.
KEEP FOLLOWING THE DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
We have scriptures readings to go with our sermon series. We are reading through "the Gospel of Matthew” to coincide with our current series: “The Kingdom of the Beloved.” Click below for this week’s scriptures.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE LENTEN DEVOTIONALS
Beginning next Wednesday, February 22, we will journey together through the season of Lent with devotionals written by Stillmeadow Nazarenes. Subscribe here: www.stillnaz.com/lent2023.
Hear Sunday’s Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus — Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
Carlos is coming! (potluck on Feb 26)
Our Jamaican missionary friend, Carlos Gordon, who serves on our Africa region, will be with us in our services on February 26. AND we’ll be spending some extra time in a potluck meal at York City Campus at 12:30. Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/PJIT0468.
Ash Wednesday Service
Next Wednesday, February 22, 7PM, we will begin our Lenten season in unity with sister churches in the Black Minister’s Association at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
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).
Membership Class– Begins February 26th at 9AM in Rm. #201. All interested in church membership are encouraged to attend. Stillmeadow Lane Campus- Register at stillnaz.com/discipleship. York City Campus-Email Pastor Isabell at iclark@stillnaz.com.
Tuesday Night Groups For Men and Women- Girlfriends Growing in Grace meets in Room #112 at 7PM and Man Cave meets in the ground floor at Sprenkle House at 6:30.
Serve with us this year
Each person serving at Stillmeadow is part of a tradition of serving that has existed for 85+ years at our church and 2000+ years in the church universal. You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. Here are two of the many ways you can join in:
Stillnaz Youth Ministry
Join an incredible team of adults who pour into the lives of teenagers on Sunday mornings at 10:30 or Tuesday nights at 7 on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus, or Sunday mornings at 11:00 or Wednesdays at 7 on our York City Campus. Contact Pastor Chris (pastorchris@stillnaz.com) for more info or sign up below.
Crisis Care Kits
Pack kits of needed items sent to assist victims of disaster. Find the list at www.stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit.
Annual Reports and Winners!
What a great night it was to hear God stories and share good soup and chili. Congrats to the winners Sue Cox with her Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup and Mike Caufield with his Brisket Chili!
If you’d like to see the reports, check the link below.
Earthquake Relief
The death toll continues to rise in Syria and Turkey and you can join in helping through financial gifts to the work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries or through the assembly of Crisis Care Kits.
Child Dedication at York City Campus
Interested in dedicating your young child(ren) to the Lord? Questions about what that means? Informational session/class will be held at York City Campus (IMPACT Youth Room) on Sunday, March 5th at 9:30 am.
IF:2023
Attention ladies! Cost is $15. Questions? Contact Pastor Tabitha at pastortabitha@stillnaz.com.
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 Haugh Family-Dave Haugh passed away January 12th. Visitation with the family will be held at Shiloh Fire Hall February 16th from 3-7PM.
The Moses Family-Chuck’s father, Sylvantus "Red" Moses, passed away Wednesday, February 8.
The Babinchak Family-Betty Babinchak passed away Monday, January 23rd.
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 His Kingdom,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…We’re excited that Carlos Gordon is joining us in our services on March 26. We’ll be spending some extra time in a potluck meal at York City Campus at 12:30. Sign up for the potluck here: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/PJIT0468.