Special Announcement About Pastor Rachel Zeigler
Dear Stillmeadow Family,
I write this with a hope-filled heart on God’s future for His church. This Easter morning, Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene, our sister church on the Mid-Atlantic District, announced that our very own Pastor Rachel Zeigler has accepted the call to be their lead pastor.
Please see a brief video announcement from Pastor Rachel here.
This is a bittersweet announcement. We are so grateful for the season of life and ministry we have had with Pastor Rachel and her husband Ben. Rachel has attended Stillmeadow since 2001, served since 2003, been employed at Stillmeadow since 2011, received her district license in 2019 and ordination in 2022. Through all that, she and Ben have also had their three incredible children (Abby, Luke and Jacob) who have also left their mark on us. We are going to miss them all in York. But as God continues to lead the Zeiglers, He will continue to lead our kids and families and kids ministry team.
Celebrations
We are planning a time of celebration and sending at Stillmeadow. Plus, Hagerstown will have an installation service and we think it’d be awesome to show our support there. Both of those dates are yet to be chosen, but we will be sure to let you know when they are so you can join us in honoring her time of service and cheering her on in the next season.
UPDATE: Pastor Rachel’s Farewell Send Off Potluck is April 28, 5-7PM at Stillmeadow
What’s next for Stillnaz Kids Ministry?
This announcement means that we are moving into a new season for our kids ministry. This season will feature four basic overlapping phases. As we go through this season, we will be intentional about keeping you informed about the process (farewell party, interviews, etc).
Phase 1: Farewell Celebrations and Grieving
Phase 2: Interim Prayer Season
Phase 3: Search Season
Phase 4: Welcome and Integration of New Leader
Prayer
Join me in prayer through these phases.
…for the Zeigler’s and Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene.
…for the kids and their families.
…for the yet to be determined interim leader and kids ministry team and volunteers.
…for the yet to be determined permanent leader.
Need to talk?
If you have memories or questions or ideas or concerns through this season, please feel free to reach out to Rachel (pastorrachel@stillnaz.com) or Josh (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com).
Grace and Peace through Christ our Rock, the Head of the body of believers, and our Guide for the Road,
Pastor Josh