Easter Egg Scramble, Holy Week Prayers, Easter Choir and Orchestra
Dear Church Family,
We’re keeping this up here: We wanted to collect 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits and we’ve already collected over 1000! So we’re now collecting 100 tubes of toothpaste. Read more below. Bring them in on Sunday March 24!
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Pastor Brad Shaffer. (If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here.)
Philippians 2:1-11
Proverbs 23:7 relates: as a man thinks in his heart so he becomes. King Solomon rightly emphasized the impact of attitude on influencing outcomes. His wisdom underscores that attitude is vital in every area of life, including academic or vocational pursuits, outlook on life, daily challenges, and especially relationships.
If healthy relationships are our desire, then nothing is more harmful than an attitude of selfishness. In chapter 2 of his letter, Paul makes a passionate plea to the Philippian congregation, urging them to “make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other…don’t be selfish…don’t look out for your own interests only.”
Healthy relationships begin with the supreme example of Jesus. Paul admonishes: “you must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” Jesus is God. But though He has “divine privileges,” He did not insist on His rights, He laid down His rights in obedience to the Father and for the redemption of others. Jesus’ attitude is counter-cultural to a society that suggests the key to happiness and self-fulfillment is through self-absorption and self-indulgence. Jesus’ example proved the opposite. He taught and demonstrated it is better to give than receive.
As we follow Jesus’ example of selfless service to God and others we discover the happiness found in giving. We don’t possess the attitude of Christ perfectly. But Paul reminded the Philippians in vs. 13 that “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Jesus’ humiliation led to His exaltation. Jesus is Lord of all! As daily we live in surrender to His Lordship, we receive His power to display the attitude of Christ. As Proverbs 23:7 suggests, with His Spirit and His attitude in our hearts, we are becoming more and more like Christ.
How might Jesus’ example of sacrificial love motivate you to have the attitude of Christ?
Pastor Brad Shaffer
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers.
Join us as we Walk the Way of Jesus, taking a prayerful journey through the Stations of the Cross over three nights. We’ll gather at 7PM on the nights and locations below.
Tuesday, March 25 (Stillmeadow Lane with Ignite Youth)
Wednesday, March 26 (York City Campus with Celebrate Recovery)
Good Friday, March 29 (Stillmeadow Lane)
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Mar 17) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade Frederick
Easter Egg Scramble
Join us on Saturday for a family friendly celebration of the best story ever!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
M.O.R.E Class-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
N.O.M.A. Home Groups-No One Matures Alone. These groups meet in homes across the county on Sunday nights with the purpose of maturing in Christ together through connecting with Jesus in the study of scripture and intentional prayer together. When you sign up for a NOMA Group, a group leader will reach out with location details.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York County, mayors, school boards. The print and broadcast media. The churches of York: members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All who suffer from mental illness.
Pray for Jonathan Phillips our missionary to Romania:
Jonathan just began a Sabbatical. He asks: “Please pray that this will be a time of rest and restoration, focusing on my relationship with God, so that I will feel refreshed and ready to resume activities when I return to Romania at the end of June. (That sentence has way too many words that begin with the letters “re”!) Pray for ministries and administrative tasks in Romania, that they will continue without any problems during my absence.”
Prayerfully Give: Most sabbatical-related expenses are covered by a generous donation received by Global Missions designated for missionary sabbaticals. However, Jonathan is still responsible for covering some of the expenses. Of course, this is in addition to raising his normal expenses as a sponsored missionary. Since he is taking a sabbatical in place of home assignment this year, he will not be in the US to raise funds until 2025. If you wish to make a donation to his deputation account give to stillnaz.com/give and select Jonathan Phillips.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those in by March 24 (to the compassion room). If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 29th.
Condolences
To Jody Nitchman & Family. Jody’s mother, Joan Plitt passed away March 7th, and her father, John Plitt passed away March 11th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
3/19 Invitation to Holy Week Prayers (Tue, Wed and Fri)
Dear Church Family,
Will you join me and others in a prayer journey to the cross?
Next week we are setting apart three nights to slow down and experience the final hours of Jesus before he died on the cross for the sins of the world.
On Tuesday we will be led by our youth ministry through these stations of the cross
One: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-41)
Two: Jesus, Betrayed by Judas, is Arrested (Mark 14:43-46)
Three: Jesus is Condemned by the Sanhedrin (Luke 22:66-71)
Four: Jesus is Denied by Peter (Matthew 26:69-75)
On Wednesday at York City Campus we will be led by our Celebrate Recovery ministry through these stations of the cross
Five: Jesus is Judged by Pilate (Mark 15: 1-5, 15)
Six: Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns (John 19: 1-3)
Seven: Jesus Bears the Cross (John 19: 6, 15-17)
Eight: Jesus is Helped by Simon to Carry the Cross (Mark 15: 21)
Nine: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (Luke 23: 27-31)
On Good Friday at Stillmeadow Lane Campus we will join together to walk through these stations
Ten: Jesus is Crucified (Luke 23: 33-34)
Eleven: Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief (Luke 23: 39-43)
Twelve: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple (John 19: 25-27)
Thirteen: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Luke 23: 44-46)
Fourteen: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (Matthew 27: 57-60)
Join us as we Walk the Way of Jesus over three nights. We’ll worship, pray and seek God together through these stops on Jesus’ journey. We’ll gather at 7PM on the nights and locations below.
Tuesday, March 25 (Stillmeadow Lane with Ignite Youth)
Wednesday, March 26 (York City Campus with Celebrate Recovery)
Good Friday, March 29 (Stillmeadow Lane)
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
in Christ’s Love,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Project Greenlight, Easter Egg Scramble, Holy Week Prayers
Dear Church Family,
Cool story: We wanted to collect 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits and we’ve already collected over 1000! So we’re now collecting 100 tubes of toothpaste. Read more below.
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Ben Zeigler. (If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here.)
Hebrews 4:1-13
This passage today reminds me of when I taught my kids to learn how to drive. At first they had to start studying for the written portion of the test and pass that part. Once they passed the written test and proved they had the knowledge, they were allowed to drive a car with an adult by their side. To prepare for getting your actual license, you had to drive and put what you learned to use. There was a lot of work leading up to the final driving test, but once they passed the test they were able to relax and enjoy the freedom of driving. Can you imagine our highways if we only had the written test and never took the time to learn to put it to practice?
In our passage today, we learn that our weekly Sabbath is a taste of what our eternal Sabbath will be like. We see the importance of working hard and living our lives to the fullest for Him and in turn receiving eternal rest with Jesus. In our Christian walk we cannot just “pass the written test” of reading the Bible and praying. We have to learn how to put this knowledge and relationship to use by living it out in our lives and allowing others to come to know Jesus in their own lives. When we live our faith out to our fullest, we ultimately achieve eternal rest. As experienced drivers, driving becomes natural and part of who they are. As we live our lives with Jesus, growing closer to Him and sharing His love with others, this lifestyle becomes natural and part of who we are.
Are you just “passing the written test” by having the knowledge of living a life with Jesus or are you all in and living that knowledge out?
Ben Zeigler
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Mid-Week Lenten Worship Services with the BMA.
Wednesday, March 20 at 7PM -- Living Word Community Church with Pastor Aaron Anderson
Participate in Holy Week Prayers.
Join us as we Walk the Way of Jesus, taking a prayerful journey through the Stations of the Cross over three nights. We’ll gather at 7PM on the nights and locations below.
Tuesday, March 25 (Stillmeadow Lane with Ignite Youth)
Wednesday, March 26 (York City Campus with Celebrate Recovery)
Good Friday, March 29 (Stillmeadow Lane)
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Mar 10) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Chastity Frederick
Baptisms Class on Sunday, Baptisms on Easter
Have you given your life to Jesus? The next step is to be baptized!
Baptism is the ancient symbol of the church to recognize that a person has been cleansed of their sins, has died to their old way of life and has been raised to Jesus’ way of life. For the baptized it is an opportunity to say “I am all in” to the way of Jesus.
We want to celebrate your new life in Christ with baptism on Easter Sunday. If you have questions, you can ask pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. And you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/baptism. Our baptism class is this Sunday (March 17).
Easter Egg Scramble
Special Speaker at Ignite- Greenlight Operations work with sex trafficking victims to provide housing. They will speak about injustice in the world and our call to it. All families are welcome to attend! We would love to have everyone there! Invite whoever you would like to invite!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
M.O.R.E Class-Dig deeper into the sermon of the morning! This group is led by Steve Yinger and John Lackey and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the Sprenkle House ground floor conference room.
N.O.M.A. Home Groups-No One Matures Alone. These groups meet in homes across the county on Sunday nights with the purpose of maturing in Christ together through connecting with Jesus in the study of scripture and intentional prayer together. When you sign up for a NOMA Group, a group leader will reach out with location details.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York City, the Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Non-profit organizations and their ministries. All schools: students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers (including Stillmeadow). All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and co-dependency.
Pray for Muslims during Ramadan (March 10-April 9)
Prayercast.com says “More Muslims have turned to follow Jesus in the past 15 years than in the previous 1400 years combined! But our hearts are still heavy because 1.8 billion Muslims are still living without a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Let’s join others in praying for Muslims to come awake to Jesus’ love and give their lives to Him.
You can find out more and subscribe to daily Ramadan emails here.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those in by March 24 (to the compassion room). If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly happens tonight (March 14). Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 29th.
Condolences
To Jody Nitchman & Family. Jody’s mother, Joan Plitt passed away March 7th, and her father, John Plitt passed away March 11th.
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away February 15th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Baptism, Easter Egg Scramble, Toothpaste Collection
Dear Church Family,
Cool story: We wanted to collect 900 toothbrushes for Crisis Care Kits and we’ve already collected over 1000! So we’re now collecting 100 tubes of toothpaste. Read more below.
And if you missed last night’s Mid-Week Lenten Service presented by the BMA at Shiloh Baptist Church, you can tune in on their Facebook page.
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Pastor Tabitha. (If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here.)
Reflecting on Genesis 9:8-17
My daughter had a beautiful snow globe I had bought her for her birthday that played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” It was special to both of us. We even have a picture of me giving it to her when she turned 6 years old. One day her and her brother were having fun in her room and with a swipe of an arm, the snow globe was knocked down, shattered on the floor. Her tears were the kind of tears that make a mother’s whole body hurt. I cried alongside her as we picked up each piece of the glass. After we cleaned up the glass and soaked up the water, we looked at the snow globe as a new creation. It was now a unicorn that we could touch, not surrounded by water and glass but that still played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
In Genesis, God grieves over the pain in the world. He feels the grief of a parent over the brokenness of the world. And then the snow globe shatters and God sends the flood. However, He doesn’t wipe away all of creation but He wipes creation clean. He re-creates it. It is an act of God seeking us and wanting us to come back to the perfection He created for us.
Then He doesn’t have to play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” but instead hangs a rainbow in the sky to promise us that He seeks to re-create us and draw us into harmony. God still seeks for you to know you are a new creation that He has wiped clean. He calls us to live into this freedom, to pick up the broken pieces, and to see ourselves as His new creation and sing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
Do you see yourself as a new creation in Jesus?
~~Pastor Tabitha Martin~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Mid-Week Lenten Worship Services with the BMA.
March 13 -- Small Memorial AME Zion Church with Pastor Marlon Carter
March 20 -- Living Word Community Church with Pastor Aaron Anderson
Wednesdays at 7PM
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services at Stillmeadow.
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Mar 3) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
Baptisms on Easter
Have you given your life to Jesus? The next step is to be baptized!
Baptism is the ancient symbol of the church to recognize that a person has been cleansed of their sins, has died to their old way of life and has been raised to Jesus’ way of life. For the baptized it is an opportunity to say “I am all in” to the way of Jesus.
We want to celebrate your new life in Christ with baptism on Easter Sunday. If you have questions, you can ask pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. And you can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/baptism.
Easter Egg Scramble
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
The next EHS Class-Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) is a 8 session series begins March 10th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House 2nd fl. large conference room and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. Cost for set of books is $30.
Men’s Retreat-”Rooted and Grounded”
March 15-17, 2024 at the Yeshua Center in Mt. Pleasant Mills PA. The cost for the weekend is $50 and includes meals and lodging. There is a 40 person capacity. For more information and to register click here.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York City, the Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Non-profit organizations and their ministries. All schools: students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers (including Stillmeadow). All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and co-dependency.
Pray for Muslims during Ramadan (March 10-April 9)
Prayercast.com says “More Muslims have turned to follow Jesus in the past 15 years than in the previous 1400 years combined! But our hearts are still heavy because 1.8 billion Muslims are still living without a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Let’s join others in praying for Muslims to come awake to Jesus’ love and give their lives to Him.
You can find out more and subscribe to daily Ramadan emails here.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
Help Us Collect 100 Tubes of Toothpaste
Hooray! We met our goal of 900 toothbrushes for the district assembly Crisis Care Kit assembly party, so we signed up to collect 100 individual 4.0-6.4 oz tubes of toothpaste! Bring those in by March 24 (to the compassion room). If you already purchased toothbrushes, just bring those in as well!
And if you want to make a Crisis Care Kit yourself, here are the instructions.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Please note the date change for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. It will be held on March 14th. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 17th.
Thank you notes to the church…
Thank you for your faithful support and prayers of God’s work in and through me in Papua, New Guinea. I was always thankful for the monthly prayer requests knowing folks were praying for me. As my missionary career is ending, I just wanted to take the time to say thank you. I trust another missionary will be just as blessed by your prayers as I was. May God continue to watch over you. Erin Meier
We are grateful for the love prayers and support from our church family as we journeyed through my mother’s illness and eventual home going. The Lord has been so faithful and many of you have been instruments of that faithfulness. We also cherished the flowers as they have brought cheer to our days, We are blessed to call Stillmeadow our home. With grateful hearts, Jennifer Stough & Family
Congratulations
To the families who dedicated their children this weekend during our Child Dedication.
Jon and Jessica Garza dedicated Veronica Joy Garza
William and Sarah Goodyear dedicated Gabriel Robert Goodyear
Tyler and Alyssia Warntz dedicated Koda Ryan Warntz
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away February 15th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Next EHS Class, Financial Series, JTAG Choir
Dear Church Family,
If you missed last night’s Mid-Week Lenten Service presented by the BMA at Stillmeadow, you can tune in here.
If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here. Below is today’s reflection from Brian Meyers on 1 Peter 2:4-10.
In 1 Peter 2:4-10, we are reminded that we are living stones, chosen and precious in the eyes of the Lord. These verses speak of Christ as the cornerstone, the foundation upon which our faith is built. He was first rejected by his people, then became the cornerstone for all peoples and has given us mercy.
Our worth, that is tied to His ultimate sacrifice, becomes a profound reflection of a love so deep that he was willing to die for us so that we may live. As we think about the significance of being a part of God’s spiritual house, let us recognize the immense value He sees in each of us, a value worth dying for. May this truth inspire gratitude and a desire to live lives worthy of his sacrifice made on our behalf.
How can you show the goodness of God to others today?
~~Brian Meyers Jr~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies are available. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Mid-Week Lenten Worship Services with the BMA.
March 6 -- Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Larry Walthour
March 13 -- Small Memorial AME Zion Church with Pastor Marlon Carter
March 20 -- Living Word Community Church with Pastor Aaron Anderson
Wednesdays at 7PM
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services at Stillmeadow.
Join the JTAG Choir for Easter! Details are below!
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 25) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
Men’s Retreat-”Rooted and Grounded”
March 15-17, 2024 at the Yeshua Center in Mt. Pleasant Mills PA. The cost for the weekend is $50 and includes meals and lodging. There is a 40 person capacity. For more information and to register click the button below.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
The next EHS Class-Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (EHS) is a 8 session series begins March 10th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House 2nd fl. large conference room and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. Cost for set of books is $30.
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. This series began February 25th at 9AM in room #201 led by Pastor Kent Vandervort but you can jump in this Sunday.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
JTAG Choir and Orchestra - It's that time again. It's time to sign up for the JTAG Choir and Orchestra. We are singing and playing together on Easter Sunday (3/31). If you even remotely like to sing or if you play an instrument, go to stillnaz.com/choir to sign up. You will also find a preview of the music we are singing and playing, along with the music to download. There is printed music available as of March 3rd. See Pastor John to get your book.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
An end to racism and racial prejudice. All places of prayer or worship: churches, mosques, and synagogues. Universities, colleges, and technical schools. All who seek God.
Give with us
Joy Boxes on Sundays!
On Sundays at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus, we will be receiving our physical offerings through our Joy Boxes at the two entrances to our Family Life Center. You may give when you enter for worship or when you exit to serve the world. This will replace the receiving of offerings by passing the baskets in the middle of our worship services. And it will be similar to the way offerings were received in Jesus’ day! Read Luke 21:1-4 for an example of giving. May we give with the generous and sacrificial spirit of the poor widow that Jesus lifted up in that passage.
World Evangelism
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Coats for Refugees and Immigrants
And you can support local efforts to serve the global community who has come to York. The New American Welcome Center is looking for winter coats for men, women and children who have arrived here in York. You can drop off the coats in the Compassion Room at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
New Financial Stewardship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial stewardship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. Please note the date change for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. It will be held on March 14th. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Play Softball on the Stillmeadow Team
Spring is just around the corner and softball team sign-ups are here. The season runs from the end of April to the end of July. Expected costs will be $45 per player. If interested in playing, please contact Todd Henry, tdaehenry@comcast.net, 540-809-8211 or Tyler Warntz, twarntz@gmail.com, 717-521-6542 before March 17th.
Thank you notes to the church…
Thank you for your faithful support and prayers of God’s work in and through me in Papua, New Guinea. I was always thankful for the monthly prayer requests knowing folks were praying for me. As my missionary career is ending, I just wanted to take the time to say thank you. I trust another missionary will be just as blessed by your prayers as I was. May God continue to watch over you. Erin Meier
We are grateful for the love prayers and support from our church family as we journeyed through my mother’s illness and eventual home going. The Lord has been so faithful and many of you have been instruments of that faithfulness. We also cherished the flowers as they have brought cheer to our days, We are blessed to call Stillmeadow our home. With grateful hearts, Jennifer Stough & Family
Congratulations
To the families who dedicated their children this weekend during our Child Dedication.
Jon and Jessica Garza dedicated Veronica Joy Garza
William and Sarah Goodyear dedicated Gabriel Robert Goodyear
Tyler and Alyssia Warntz dedicated Koda Ryan Warntz
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away February 15th.
I conclude this message with our theme verse for the Lenten Series:
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” Mark 8:35
Let’s save our lives by losing them for Him and His gospel…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Join us tomorrow at the mid-week Lenten Service
Dear Friends,
Tomorrow night (2/28) at 7PM, we will host a Mid-Week Lenten Service in partnership with the Black Ministers Association at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus. This is a unique opportunity for us to “embrace unity” with our brothers and sisters in other churches in our area.
Fittingly, the theme for the Lenten Series is “Lord Make Us One.” Can you help in two ways?
Pray for acts of unity between the leaders and members of the churches.
Be intentional about meeting someone new at the service.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh
Men’s Retreat, Coats for Immigrants, Next EHS Class
Dear Church Family,
We began our Lenten Journey yesterday! If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here. Below is today’s reflection from Nedra Lahr on Psalm 22:23-31.
"For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one, he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help." (24)
This is a psalm of praise of God's faithfulness to all generations. Do you tend to see life from an "eternal perspective?" I am finding that in the pain of life, my focus must be on the much larger picture, so to speak. In recent years, through waves of pain and grief, I have come to understand that our God is here now- he listens to our cries for help, and he comes as our Comforter. He understands the depths of our pain and suffering, which we focus on during this season of Lent. Yet, he is faithful in all things, and he is our savior for all eternity.
Total faithfulness not just in the here-and-now but for all eternity! He has saved us, he is saving us now, and he will continue to save us for all eternity! But that does not mean he saves us from suffering in the midst of a broken world. It means he has promised to be with us through it- oh, how I love that!
When I am hurting, I remind myself of a God who does not turn from our suffering, a God who listens to our cry for help. I know he comforts, he sustains, he helps in the moment and for all the future moments, and I find peace. Even if I do not feel his presence, I know the peace of trusting his faithfulness- the essence of faith is not a feeling but a belief, a trusting that God is who he says he is and will do what he says he will do. Even when we do not feel it, we know it. Peace in his faithfulness. And I love to share this truth with others! When we have a gift, it is to be shared! The faithfulness of God through and to all generations must be shared! Tell of his wondrous deeds of faithfulness in your life, but also in his plan to redeem the world!
With whom can you share God's faithfulness during this Lenten season?
"They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn--for he has done it."
~~Nedra Lahr~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Attend the BMA Wednesday Service at 7PM on February 28 at Stillmeadow Lane.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 18) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Pastor Isabell Clark
Men’s Retreat-”Rooted and Grounded”
March 15-17, 2024 at the Yeshua Center in Mt. Pleasant Mills PA. The cost for the weekend is $50 and includes meals and lodging. There is a 40 person capacity. For more information and to register click the button below.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
EHS-Unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your relationship with Christ. This 8 session series begins March 10th at 9AM in the Sprenkle House 2nd fl. large conference room and is led by Pastor Brad Shaffer. Cost for set of books is $30.
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. The next cycle begins this Sunday, February 25th at 9AM in room #201 and is led by Pastor Kent Vandervort.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity welcomes people from all walks of life to make affordable housing a reality for hard-working families in York County. Whatever your experience, stage of life, skill set, or passion, there is a place. To volunteer with York Habitat for Humanity sign up on their site here. If you have any difficulty registering, please contact Isabell Clark, our Associate Pastor at York City Campus and Habitat Volunteer Services Manager at (717) 854-6168 ext. 106, or email at: isabell@yorkhabitat.org
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in retail trade in York, and those who own our businesses. Counselors and spiritual directors and New Beginnings Therapy Services. All victims of abuse; all perpetrators of abuse.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Coats for Refugees and Immigrants
Or you can support local efforts to serve the global community who has come to York. The New American Welcome Center is looking for winter coats for men, women and children who have arrived here in York. You can drop off the coats in the Compassion Room at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
New Financial Discipleship Series
Throughout the year we will be offering a financial discipleship series with one-time classes on different financial topics. The first is on 2/27, a college planning workshop and the second is 3/7, 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly. Check out the information on the flyer below!
Congratulations
To the Winners of our Cookoff!
Jeff Kile won best chili
Lorraine Lauer won best soup
To Pastor Jade Frederick
He was a Religion and Community Service Honoree at the African African-American Love Feast put on by Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. We are blessed to have Jade serving with us in this season and give thanks to God for his dedicated service to Stillmeadow and those in our community.
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away today, February 15th. The funeral will take place at the York City Campus-350 Chestnut St. York Viewing Date and Time: Saturday, Feb 24 at 10AM Service Date and Time: Saturday, Feb 24 at 11AM
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
IF (Women’s Conference), Intro to Stillnaz, Ripple Effect
Dear Church Family,
We began our Lenten Journey yesterday! If you haven’t signed up for daily devotional emails, sign up here. Below is today’s reflection from Gabe Hurlbert on 1 John 1:3-10.
In this passage, not only is the redemptive power of Christ proclaimed, but the necessity of fellowship, maybe even the commandment of fellowship, is emphasized. After “the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin” (v 7b); we are called to live not only in close relationship with Jesus but also with his body, the Church. God is actively redeeming us and is actively pursuing a relationship with us; if you think you can do this walk on your own, you are wrong.
For a long time in my life, I focused solely on my personal relationship with Jesus. Having a personal relationship is so good and is so necessary, but I was missing out on so much more that God had to offer. When I surrounded myself with a community of faithful friends and had real and vulnerable conversations about my sin, God’s redemptive power was made so much more evident. I once had a pastor tell me, “Sometimes when it’s hard for us to hold onto the hands of Jesus, we have to reach out and hold the hands of those who are holding onto Jesus.”
If we try and walk this path alone, “If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.” (v 6). During this season of Lent, I encourage you to step out of the darkness; stop trying to do this on your own. Surround yourself with a community of uplifting believers and watch as God works in ways that you’ve never imagined.
~~Gabe Hurlbert~~
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Attend the BMA Wednesday Service at 7PM on February 28 at Stillmeadow Lane.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 11) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Kent Vandervort
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade Frederick
IF:2024 is a chance for women to gather. A reason to celebrate. A moment to refocus on our mission to go make disciples because we know our time on earth is short. And if Jesus were to come back in our lifetime, wouldn’t we want to have done everything in our power to reach every person on earth?
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. The next cycle begins Sunday, February 25th at 9AM.
GriefShare- GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The next series begins Saturday, February 17th at 10AM in Rm. #112. This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
RIPPLE EFFECT: KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE
Join York County Keystone Family Alliance at Stillmeadow Nazarene Church on 02/21/24 at 6:30pm to hear about the needs of vulnerable children and families in your community, and, more importantly, what you can do to create a ripple effect and have an impact on the lives of others. Doors open at 6 and desserts will be provided. Register or sponsor a table here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ztV/
Crisis Care Kits –Nazarene Compassionate Ministries helps people affected by disasters by sending Crisis Care Kits full of necessary supplies. For a the list of supplies needed go to stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in banks and finance; all making financial decisions for York City and County. York County Prison: prisoners and staff and Good News Jail and Prison Ministries. All who are unemployed or underemployed. All public servants. All immigrants.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Coats for Refugees and Immigrants
Or you can support local efforts to serve the global community who has come to York. The New American Welcome Center is looking for winter coats for men, women and children who have arrived here in York. You can drop off the coats in the Compassion Room at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Congratulations
To the Winners of our Cookoff!
Jeff Kile won best chili
Lorraine Lauer won best soup
To Pastor Jade Frederick
He was a Religion and Community Service Honoree at the African African-American Love Feast put on by Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. We are blessed to have Jade serving with us in this season and give thanks to God for his dedicated service to Stillmeadow and those in our community.
Condolences
To Pat Eyler & Family. Elwood “Woody” Eyler passed away today, February 15th.
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Lent Begins, IF (Women’s Conference), New Groups
Dear Church Family,
A prayer for you…
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11)
Think about what Paul prayed there for the Philippian church. Imagine a church whose love abounds in knowledge and deep insight. Imagine a church being purified and living holy lives. Imagine a church “filled with the fruit of righteousness.” This is my prayer for us.
Lent Begins next Wednesday
Lent is a season to grow in love, to deepen our insight into the love God has for us. It begins on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and runs through Easter. It is a time to consider our own mortality and need for salvation. It is a time to consider what we need to give up in order to receive His gifts. What a wonder that it begins on a day when love is remembered. His is the greatest love ever!
We invite you to join us on the Lenten Journey in the following ways.
Attend the BMA Ash Wednesday Service at 7PM at Fairview Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 465 S Pine St, York, PA.
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Attend the BMA Wednesday Service at 7PM on February 28 at Stillmeadow Lane.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Feb 4) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade & Chastity Frederick
IF:2024 is a chance for women to gather. A reason to celebrate. A moment to refocus on our mission to go make disciples because we know our time on earth is short. And if Jesus were to come back in our lifetime, wouldn’t we want to have done everything in our power to reach every person on earth?
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Intro to Stillmeadow-All desiring to know more about the church and membership in the church are encouraged to attend. The next cycle begins Sunday, February 25th at 9AM.
GriefShare- GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The next series begins Saturday, February 17th at 10AM in Rm. #112. This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE RIPPLE EFFECT
Join York County Keystone Family Alliance at Stillmeadow Nazarene Church on 02/21/24 at 6:30pm to hear about the needs of vulnerable children and families in your community, and, more importantly, what you can do to create a ripple effect and have an impact on the lives of others. Doors open at 6 and desserts will be provided. Register or sponsor a table here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ztV/
Crisis Care Kits –Nazarene Compassionate Ministries helps people affected by disasters by sending Crisis Care Kits full of necessary supplies. For a the list of supplies needed go to stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
The Governor of Pennsylvania, the General Assembly, and all who work in State Government. All who work in businesses which provide services to others. All who work in construction. Hospitals and nursing homes: patients, residents, and staff; all who provide health care. Victims of violent crime; all who commit violent crime. All senior citizens.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Lent Begins Soon, Chili Cookoff, Night 2Gether
Happy February Church Family,
Lent Begins on Valentines Day
It feels like we just put away our Christmas lights and advent devotionals, but Lent is soon upon us. Beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and running through Easter, this is a season to consider carefully the care-filled cost Christ paid on the cross. It is a time to consider our own mortality and need for salvation. It is a time to consider what we need to give up in order to receive His gifts. What a wonder that it begins on a day when love is remembered. His is the greatest love ever!
We invite you to join us on the Lenten Journey in the following ways.
Attend the BMA Ash Wednesday Service at 7PM at Fairview Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 465 S Pine St, York, PA.
Follow the Lenten Devotional. Physical and digital copies will be available on February 11. You can subscribe to get daily emails here.
Participate in Holy Week Prayers. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of Holy Week (March 25-29), we’ll have prayer services.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Jan 28) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade Frederick
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff: February 4
Let’s celebrate 2023 and prayerfully anticipate God’s faithfulness in 2024!
The Chili/Soup Cookoff is at 4:30 at Stillmeadow Lane. We’ll have both campuses together to celebrate!
Sign up for the Chili/Soup Cookoff here: www.perfectpotluck.com/YQTO0809.
A Nite 2Gether: February 10
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Classic Club-For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Manchester Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
KEYSTONE FAMILY ALLIANCE RIPPLE EFFECT
Join York County Keystone Family Alliance at Stillmeadow Nazarene Church on 02/21/24 at 6:30pm to hear about the needs of vulnerable children and families in your community, and, more importantly, what you can do to create a ripple effect and have an impact on the lives of others. Doors open at 6 and desserts will be provided. Register or sponsor a table here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ztV/
Crisis Care Kits –Nazarene Compassionate Ministries helps people affected by disasters by sending Crisis Care Kits full of necessary supplies. For a the list of supplies needed go to stillnaz.com/crisis-care-kit
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York County, mayors, school boards. The print and broadcast media. The churches of York: members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All who suffer from mental illness.
Give with us
Support the global efforts of the Nazarene Church through giving to the World Evangelism Fund. Just select “missions” online or write “Missions” on your memo line of check. Read more about Nazarene Missions on our African Region Nazarene site.
Congratulations!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz on the adoption of Koda Ryan Warntz on January 9, 2024!
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Tools for Prayer, Chili Cookoff, Night 2Gether
Happy New Year Church Family,
Keep asking…
In Luke 11 and Matthew 7, when Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” he’s encouraging his disciples to be persistent. It’s like he’s saying, “Ask again and again; seek and keep on seeking; knock until the door opens.” Remember, all Jesus’ advice on prayer is essentially advice on relationship with God. So, he’s saying, “Stick with God and you’ll find what you’re looking for.”
Ways to be persistent in asking, seeking, knocking…
Pastor Rachel shared some great ideas on how to grow in your prayer relationship with God in her message on Sunday (January 21). Here are some more practical ways.
Keep a Prayer List. Write down your prayer requests and revisit them daily. You can do this in the notes section of your phone or use the Echo Prayer App to remind you.
Write down the names of your neighbors to pray for them. I have found the Bless Every Home website to be helpful, because they send me daily reminders with names of my neighbors and ways to pray.
Pray for York. We have a prayer guide at www.stillnaz.com/pray, where you can also submit any prayer requests that you have so we can pray with you.
Pray around the globe. You can get weekly emails for updates and ways to pray for our Nazarene brothers and sisters by subscribing to the Nazarene Missions Prayer Mobilization Line. You can also get monthly updates with Stillmeadow’s Harvest Prayer or pray with the Harvest Prayer team on the fourth Sunday of every month during the 10:30 service.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
With our current series on prayer, we encourage you to use the reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Jan 21) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Rachel Zeigler
York City Campus Service-Casey Harrison
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff: February 4
Save the date for a day of celebrating what God did in 2023 and looking forward to partnering with Him in 2024!
The Chili/Soup Cookoff is at 4:30 at Stillmeadow Lane. We’ll have both campuses together to celebrate!
Sign up for the Chili/Soup Cookoff here: www.perfectpotluck.com/YQTO0809.
Night 2Gether: February 10
Child Dedication: February 24
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Classic Club-For those age 50 and up! Join us for fellowship and food the 1st Friday of every month, 8:15AM at Manchester Diner! Jeff Phillips leads this group.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Café –join us in serving coffee, a welcome and smile on Sunday mornings in the Café! For more information contact Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.com.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York County, mayors, school boards. The print and broadcast media. The churches of York: members and clergy. All who live in poverty. All who suffer from mental illness.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to the Keystone Family Alliance. This organization helps coordinate care for families who are hosting children in the foster care system. You can select “Keystone” in the online giving options below. All the funds that we give support their work here in York County. (Also, Save February 21 for Ripple Effect, the Keystone Family Alliance Awareness and Fundraising Event).
Quarterly Giving Statement
Stillmeadow accomplishes its mission of Jesus to All Generations through the faithful generosity of God’s people. Because our accountability and transparency are important below is our quarterly income and expense report for the most recent quarter.
Congratulations!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz on the adoption of Koda Ryan Warntz on January 9, 2024!
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
To the family of Cindee Ferguson. Cindee passed away December 25th. The funeral is Friday, January 26th at the York City Campus. Viewing is 3-4PM. Service is 4PM and a potluck will follow the service.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What chili or soup are you planning on bringing? I have decided! You can see what I’m bringing and sign up for the Chili Potluck here.
Chili Cookoff, Night 2Gether, Child Dedication
Happy New Year Church Family,
The Lord is near to all who call on him…
This year I am reading through the Bible with one of my daughters. As I read Psalm 145, my heart was drawn to these three verses.
8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
he has compassion on all he has made.
And then in my January “Lead with Prayer” Devotional on the Echo Prayer App, these three verses were the ones we were invited to reflect on. God was gifting me with a “double showing.” I need that reminder of his grace and compassion and goodness. And during this season, it is vital for me to remember that God is close to anyone who will call on him in truth.
Let God hear the voice of your heart today. When you call there is no “busy” signal. You won’t have to leave a voicemail. He is the God who hears. And as my devotional said: “Sometimes God answers prayer with miracles. But many times He answers prayer with the comfort found in His presence.”
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
With our current series on prayer, we encourage you to use the reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Jan 14) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus Service-Chastity Frederick
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff: February 4
Save the date for a day of celebrating what God did in 2023 and looking forward to partnering with Him in 2024!
The Chili/Soup Cookoff is at 4:30 at Stillmeadow Lane. We’ll have both campuses together to celebrate!
Sign up for the Chili/Soup Cookoff here: www.perfectpotluck.com/YQTO0809.
Night 2Gether: February 10
Child Dedication: February 24
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Prayer Shawl Ministry-Open to all who enjoy handiwork. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We would enjoy teaching you! We make prayer shawls and garments of all kinds as well as pillows and scarves. We make anything that will demonstrate God’s love and care for someone in need. Led by Pat Eyler, this group meets the second Saturday of each month at 10AM at Sprenkle House 2nd fl.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Café –join us in serving coffee, a welcome and smile on Sunday mornings in the Café! For more information contact Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.com.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
Our citizens who live in York City, the Mayor, City Council, and School Board. Non-profit organizations and their ministries. All schools: students, teachers, and staff. Day care centers (including Stillmeadow). All who suffer from addiction, dependency, and co-dependency.
And let’s pray for our EJAM (East Jamaica) Team as they wrap up their week of service in Jamaica and for other Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to the Alabaster Offering.
Alabaster Offering
Funds given to this support the building of Nazarene ministry buildings around the world.
Quarterly Giving Statement
Stillmeadow accomplishes its mission of Jesus to All Generations through the faithful generosity of God’s people. Because our accountability and transparency are important below is our quarterly income and expense report for the most recent quarter.
Congratulations!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz on the adoption of Koda Ryan Warntz on January 9, 2024!
Condolences
To Larry Copenheaver & Family and daughter Wendy King & Family. Carolyn Copenheaver passed away January 16th.
To Cathy Grosvenor. Her brother Keith passed away January 13th.
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
To the family of Cindee Ferguson. Cindee passed away December 25th. The funeral is Friday, January 26th at the York City Campus. Viewing is 3-4PM. Service is 4PM and a potluck will follow the service.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What chili or soup are you planning on bringing? I’m still debating. Sign up for the Chili Potluck here.
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff is Feb 4, and the Quarterly Giving Report
Happy New Year Church Family,
Don’t stop praying
God is so cool. I love it when He uses multiple avenues to get my attention. For example, we’re in a series on prayer and Pastor Steve and Jade just preached about being persistent in prayer. And just two days before, Matthew West dropped a new song called, “Don’t Stop Praying.” Take a moment to listen and take a lifetime to learn the lesson.
https://youtu.be/bpbZqMJ-B44?si=jTQKg_GrJ_MYWykQ
I love this part of the song…
Don’t stop praying for the prodigal
Don’t stop praying for the miracle
Hallelujah, hallelujah and amen
Don’t stop praying that addictions end
Don’t stop praying for deliverance
Hallelujah, hallelujah and amen
Oh, don’t stop praying for the sickness healed
Don’t stop praying for His power revealed
Hallelujah, hallelujah and amen
No, don’t stop praying for the kingdom come
Don’t stop praying that his will be done
Hallelujah, hallelujah and amen
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
With our new series, we encourage you to use the reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sunday (Jan 7) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Steve Grosvenor
York City Campus Service-Pastor Jade Frederick
Vision Sunday Chili Cookoff: February 4
Save the date for a day of celebrating what God did in 2023 and looking forward to partnering with Him in 2024!
The Chili/Soup Cookoff is at 4:30 at Stillmeadow Lane. We’ll have both campuses together to celebrate!
Sign up for the Chili/Soup Cookoff here: www.perfectpotluck.com/YQTO0809.
Pray for our EJAM Team
Join us in supporting our East Jamaica Mission Trip team by praying for them. Use the guide below!
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Prayer Shawl Ministry-Open to all who enjoy handiwork. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We would enjoy teaching you! We make prayer shawls and garments of all kinds as well as pillows and scarves. We make anything that will demonstrate God’s love and care for someone in need. Led by Pat Eyler, this group meets the second Saturday of each month at 10AM at Sprenkle House 2nd fl.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Café –join us in serving coffee, a welcome and smile on Sunday mornings in the Café! For more information contact Kimber at kimber_love@hotmail.com.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
An end to racism and racial prejudice. All places of prayer or worship: churches, mosques, and synagogues. Universities, colleges, and technical schools. All who seek God.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our East Jamaica Mission Partnership.
East Jamaica Mission
Funds given to this support our ongoing partnership with the East Jamaica District Church of the Nazarene and their efforts to impact Jamaica for Christ.
Quarterly Giving Statement
Stillmeadow accomplishes its mission of Jesus to All Generations through the faithful generosity of God’s people. Because our accountability and transparency are important below is our quarterly income and expense report for the most recent quarter.
Congratulations!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz on the adoption of Koda Ryan Warntz on January 9, 2024!
Condolences
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
To the family of Cindee Ferguson. Cindee passed away December 25th. The funeral is Friday, January 26th at the York City Campus. Viewing is 3-4PM. Service is 4PM and a potluck will follow the service.
To the Family of Myrna Francis. Myrna passed away December 10th.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…do you have any favorite songs about prayer? One of my favorites is Keith Green’s “Make My Life a Prayer To You.” I’d love to hear what your fav is. Shoot me an email (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com) and share!
Snow Day Announcement 1/7/2023
Hey Friends,
Due to the weather, we are going to adjust our worship times today. We will have one service at 10:30 am. If you feel it unsafe to drive to Stillmeadow, you can find us on YouTube or Facebook during that time as well.
If you were scheduled to serve today, please look for emails and texts from your area leader for further communications.
If you have any prayer requests, please reach out to us at www.stillnaz.com/pray.
Grace and Peace,
The Stillmeadow Team
New Series, Pray for the EJAM Team & More
Happy New Year Church Family,
Meet Me In the Garden
In our first sermon series of 2024, we begin in the Garden with Jesus, where he poured out his heart and aligned His life with His Father in prayer. Commentators say that in the Garden of Eden, Adam said, “not your will but mine” but in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said, “not my will but thine.”
In the milestone and mundane moments that you face this year, will you join Jesus in his prayer? Will you surrender your will to the will of the Father? If the Father is all loving and all good, don’t you want to?
As you move into a new neighborhood, school or job, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
As you bring a new child (biological or foster) into your home, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
As you join a small group or ministry, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
As you come to the end of an era, retirement or saying goodbye to a family member, pray, “not my will, but thine.”
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
With our new series, we encourage you to use the reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth.
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
Watch the Sabbath Sunday (Dec 31) Service
Sabbath Sunday Online Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
Pray for our EJAM Team
Join us in supporting our East Jamaica Mission Trip team by praying for them. Use the guide below!
Thanks for Giving to the Nursing Home Blessing
Many of you gathered gifts for residents of Normandie Ridge. Thank you for your generosity and kindness! Jeremy and Brittany Booth were able to deliver the presents to Normandie and the staff personally delivered the presents to the residents. Check out their “thank you” note below!
Snow Plans for Sundays
It’s Winter, which means we might get snowed in. We will make the call for Sunday worship services at the latest by 5AM on Sunday. We will send an email and update our webpage (stillnaz.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/StillNaz).
If we have to cancel, we will still have a service online at www.youtube.com/stillmeadownazarene.
Congratulations to Pastor Jade Frederick
After serving our city campus for 3 years in a part-time capacity, we are pleased to announce that Pastor Jade Frederick will be serving in a full-time capacity beginning January 1. Jade exemplifies Christian leadership with a servant heart and humble walk and we are looking forward to God’s continued work in and through him.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Prayer Shawl Ministry-Open to all who enjoy handiwork. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We would enjoy teaching you! We make prayer shawls and garments of all kinds as well as pillows and scarves. We make anything that will demonstrate God’s love and care for someone in need. Led by Pat Eyler, this group meets the second Saturday of each month at 10AM at Sprenkle House 2nd fl.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Praise Team/Media Tech-if you are interested in serving on the Praise Team or Media Tech Team please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or sign up below. No experience needed to serve in Media. Training will be provided.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in retail trade in York, and those who own our businesses. Counselors and spiritual directors. All victims of abuse; all perpetrators of abuse.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our East Jamaica Mission Partnership.
East Jamaica Mission
Funds given to this support our ongoing partnership with the East Jamaica District Church of the Nazarene and their efforts to impact Jamaica for Christ.
Condolences
To Gary & Joan Horick. Gary’s mother, Mabelle Horick passed away January 3rd.
To the family of Cindee Ferguson. Cindee passed away December 25th. The funeral is Friday, January 26th at the York City Campus. Viewing is 3-4PM. Service is 4PM and a potluck will follow the service.
To the Family of Myrna Francis. Myrna passed away December 10th.
To the Family of Mel Stiffler, wife Esther Stiffler. Mel passed away December 4th.
I conclude this message with some of Jesus’ words on prayer from Luke 11:13
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, HOW MUCH MORE will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What milestone moments (new job, new child, new school, graduation, retirement, passing of a loved one etc) are you celebrating or grieving from the past year? What milestones are coming up in the next year? I’d love to hear. Send me a message at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
Christmas Eve, Sabbath Sunday, Congrats to Pastor Jade & more!
Dear Church Family,
Here is today’s Advent Devotional written by Pat Eyler:
JOY
2 S A M U E L 6 : 1 - 1 1
When I was a young girl, I remember that many times as I would leave our home, my mother would say," Remember, you carry your dad's name." I knew what that meant and how important it was to honor my dad's name.
The Israelites were God's chosen people and they carried God's name. They also carried his presence in the Ark of the Covenant. He had given them specific instructions on how the ark was to be moved from place to place (Numbers 4:15, Numbers 7:9, Exodus 25:10-15). No matter how innocently it was done, touching the ark was in direct violation of God's law and was to result in death. This was a means of preserving the sense of God's holiness.
The Ark had been taken away from Israel and now David wanted to bring it back. It seemed the right thing to do, but David did things his own way rather than God's way. He might have been caught up in the excitement of planning to bring the ark back to Israel. Or maybe he just forgot what God had told Moses?
As the ark was being transported, the oxen pulling the cart stumbled, and a man named Uzzah took hold of the Ark. God struck Uzzah down, and he died. This was tragic, and David feared the Lord. That ended his plans for the Ark and his joyous rejoicing that day.
We may question how could such a thing happen. Uzzah was from a Levite family and should have known God's instructions. One thing we learned from this passage is God is holy, and it is important to honor his name and obey him.
Today, having Jesus in your heart is God's presence in your life. Do you know you have God's presence in your life? (1 John 5:13).
Watch the Sunday Family Christmas Program(Dec 17) Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus —Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Pastor Isabell Clark
Merry Christmas Eve! Join us for our last Advent Sunday service at Stillmeadow Lane at 9AM and our Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 9PM. Or join us for our last Advent Sunday service at York City Campus at 11AM or our Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4:30.
Between December 25 and January 1, we are giving our volunteers and staff a sabbath, including Sunday December 31. Our offices will be closed and our service will be online at 10AM. So join us online from wherever you are on New Years Eve!
Congratulations to Pastor Jade Frederick
After serving our city campus for 3 years in a part-time capacity, we are pleased to announce that Pastor Jade Frederick will be serving in a full-time capacity beginning January 1. Jade exemplifies Christian leadership with a servant heart and humble walk and we are looking forward to God’s continued work in and through him.
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
The King is Coming-A look at prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House
Saturday Morning Prayer-This group prays for what will take place Sunday and throughout the week. Led by Jeff Callender, this group meets Saturday morning at 8AM.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Praise Team/Media Tech-if you are interested in serving on the Praise Team or Media Tech Team please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or sign up below. No experience needed to serve in Media. Training will be provided.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in the manufacturing industry in York. The police, fire, and rescue workers. The courts. The Foster Care system: families and children. All young people. All who hurt, need inner healing, or are unable to love.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our Disaster Response Team.
Disaster Response
Funds given to this allow us to send teams in response to natural disasters. You can select “Disaster Response” in the online giving options or write “Disaster Response” in the memo line of your check.
Condolences
To the Family of Myrna Francis. Myrna passed away December 10th.
To the Family of Mel Stiffler, wife Esther Stiffler. Mel passed away December 4th.
To the Family of Ted Brown, wife Marilyn and daughter Chris Deibert. Ted passed away November 25th.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for our Advent series.
Since ancient times no one has heard,
no ear has perceived,
no eye has seen any God besides you,
who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:4
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Christmas Eve Services, Sabbath Sunday and More!
Dear Church Family,
Here is today’s Advent Devotional written by Pastor Kathy Foltz:
PEACE
H A B A K K U K 2 : 1 - 5
In this passage, the prophet Habakkuk has been crying out for judgment against his people because of their sins. God is using a sinful nation to judge a sinful nation. No nation is innocent in this matter. God tells the prophet that He is going to make things right in his timing.
For us this is a lesson of living by faith. If God has not solved a problem then it is because it is not God’s time yet. Moreover, by faith we have to trust that He has good reasons for delay. However, there is one thing that is true; He will cling to us and embrace us through any confusion in this world as we wait.
It at times seems impossible that we will ever see peace in our hostile world today, but if we wait patiently in faith all things will be made new and perfect. At this time of the year, we should remind ourselves why Jesus came down to earth as God with skin on. Jesus was the promise that by faith all things will be made right. There will be no complete peace until Jesus comes back to earth. He is the promise of true peace. The Prince of Peace!
“For the revelation awaits an appointed time It speaks of the end and will not prove false Though it linger, wait for it; It will certainly come and will not delay.” —Habakkuk 2:3
Watch the Sunday (Dec 10) Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus —Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus — Chastity Frederick
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
The King is Coming-A look at prophecy, current events and how to live in preparation for the return of our Lord. This class is taught by Wayne Sechrist and meets Sunday at 10:30AM in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House
Saturday Morning Prayer-This group prays for what will take place Sunday and throughout the week. Led by Jeff Callender, this group meets Saturday morning at 8AM.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve on our Worship/Media Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Praise Team/Media Tech-if you are interested in serving on the Praise Team or Media Tech Team please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or sign up below. No experience needed to serve in Media. Training will be provided.
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in the manufacturing industry in York. The police, fire, and rescue workers. The courts. The Foster Care system: families and children. All young people. All who hurt, need inner healing, or are unable to love.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our Disaster Response Team.
Disaster Response
Funds given to this allow us to send teams in response to natural disasters. You can select “Disaster Response” in the online giving options or write “Disaster Response” in the memo line of your check.
Congratulations
To the Alley Family (Josh and Lindsay, Aaliyah, Harper, Harvey and Mackenzie) on the adoption of one-year old Lilyana on November 20.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s mother passed away November 17th.
To the Family of Ted Brown, wife Marilyn and daughter Chris Deibert. Ted passed away November 25th.
To the Family of Mel Stiffler, wife Esther Stiffler. Mel passed away December 4th.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for our Advent series.
Since ancient times no one has heard,
no ear has perceived,
no eye has seen any God besides you,
who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:4
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What’s your favorite advent and Christmas tradition? I’d love to hear. Send me a message at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
Church Board Elections, Singing and More!
Dear Church Family,
Here is the Advent Devotional for today by Chastity Frederick.
HOPE
H O S E A 6 : 1 - 6
The writings of the prophets are often a bit abrupt, hurling words of God’s coming judgment and calling for repentance. Hosea was such a prophet, calling for Israel’s repentance. We know that he married Gomer, an adulterous wife. And God even instructed Hosea to reconcile with her “though she is loved by another.” In the Scripture, we see this illustration being skillfully woven beside that of God’s love towards the Israelites.
As we enter today’s reading, we are drawn in - “Come. Let us return to the Lord,” Israel laments about their judgments, but suggests that God will heal, bandage, bless, and make new.
But there’s a plot twist, the Israelites were seeking a “quick fix” (I guess no one else has ever prayed one of those prayers?) Israel’s love was “like the early dew that disappears.” The Israelites were not interested in relationship with God, they were interested in relief from His judgment.
Hosea’s prophetic words in verse 6 pierce my soul, “I want mercy and not sacrifice. I want you to recognize me as God instead of bringing me burnt offerings.” In Hebrew, mercy is translated as hesed - right living - love, compassion, forgiveness. God’s “hesed” could not let Israel go and it won’t let you go either.
We can hold hope – confident expectation - that God is faithful. Just as He pursued the Israelites’ hearts and yours, He is pursuing the hearts of those around you.
Today, am I seeking a relationship with God or relief from God?
Watch the Sunday (Dec 3) Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus —Pastor John Farley
York City Campus — Pastor Jade Frederick
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Intro to Stillmeadow — Are you interested in learning more about the beliefs of the Church of the Nazarene and the community life of Stillmeadow? Our next 10 week class will be in the spring. Participants have the option of joining the church at the conclusion of the class. Sign up at the button below.
Harvest Prayer-Hear updates from the mission field and from our EJAM partners. Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world. This group is led by Erma Shaffer and meets at 10:30AM the first Sunday of each month in room #124.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve in with our Christmas Caroling or sing in our Christmas Choir. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Christmas Caroling—On Dec 17 at 6PM Kids Ministry is inviting Stillmeadow family to sing in three nursing homes in York County. Sign up HERE.
Christmas Choir—So, we’ve got an all church, all generation choir for our Christmas program on Dec 17. Invite family members and friends to sing with you!
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in the manufacturing industry in York. The police, fire, and rescue workers. The courts. The Foster Care system: families and children. All young people. All who hurt, need inner healing, or are unable to love.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our Disaster Response Team.
Disaster Response
Funds given to this allow us to send teams in response to natural disasters. You can select “Disaster Response” in the online giving options or write “Disaster Response” in the memo line of your check.
Church Board Elections
Elections for the 2024 Church Board will take place after each service on Sunday, December 10th. All members over the age of 15 can vote (age 13 and older can vote for NYI President). There is a flyer available at the Welcome Center with nominee information and pictures to assist you to prepare.
Mid-Atlantic Young Adult Retreat (Dec 29-31)
This event is for young adults ages 18 to early 30s to come grow in their faith with Jesus and in their relationships with young adults on the Mid-Atlantic District! Regular registration is $100 by Dec 11. For information and registration go to: https://madnyi.com/young-adult-ministry/. Also, coordinate with our Stillnaz Young Adults by RSVP’s with Aubrey Shaffer @ 717-819-6131
Congratulations
To the Alley Family (Josh and Lindsay, Aaliyah, Harper, Harvey and Mackenzie) on the adoption of one-year old Lilyana on November 20.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s mother passed away November 17th.
To the Family of Ted Brown, wife Marilyn and daughter Chris Deibert. Ted passed away November 25th.
To the Family of Mel Stiffler, wife Esther Stiffler. Mel passed away December 4th. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Monday, December 11th at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion, Viewing from 1-2PM, Celebration of Life at 2PM.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for our Advent series.
Since ancient times no one has heard,
no ear has perceived,
no eye has seen any God besides you,
who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:4
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What’s your favorite advent and Christmas tradition? I’d love to hear. Send me a message at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
Advent Begins, Youth Ministry Survey, Singing and More
Happy Advent Church Family!
What a joy it was to celebrate the Family Advent Experience on Sunday. The advent season (Dec 3-24) is an incredible opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives for the second arrival of Jesus by remembering his first arrival! So, we will go through the four themes of advent (hope, peace, joy and love) in our Sunday morning worship. And we will go through those themes in our Advent Devotional! You can grab a hard copy and you can have it emailed to your inbox by subscribing on the button below.
Youth Ministry Survey
Pastor Tabitha Martin has begun her service as our youth pastor and will be coming onboard full-time on December 3, when she will serve as youth and adult discipleship. As part of the transition, she is offering a place for youth and young adults and families to offer their dreams and desires for youth and young adult ministry. Click the button below to speak into the transformation process.
Watch the Sunday (Nov 26) Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus —Family Advent Experience
York City Campus — Pastor Jade and Chastity Frederick
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
Intro to Stillmeadow — Are you interested in learning more about the beliefs of the Church of the Nazarene and the community life of Stillmeadow? Our next 10 week class will be in the spring. Participants have the option of joining the church at the conclusion of the class. Sign up at the button below.
Harvest Prayer-Hear updates from the mission field and from our EJAM partners. Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world. This group is led by Erma Shaffer and meets at 10:30AM the first Sunday of each month in room #124.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve in with our Christmas Caroling or sing in our Christmas Choir. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Christmas Caroling—On Dec 17 at 6PM Kids Ministry is inviting Stillmeadow family to sing in three nursing homes in York County. Sign up HERE.
Christmas Choir—So, we’ve got an all church, all generation choir for our Christmas program on Dec 17. Invite family members and friends to sing with you!
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
All who work in banks and finance; all making financial decisions for York City and County. York County Prison: prisoners and staff. All who are unemployed or underemployed. All public servants. All immigrants.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider giving to our Disaster Response Team.
Disaster Response
Funds given to this allow us to send teams in response to natural disasters. You can select “Disaster Response” in the online giving options or write “Disaster Response” in the memo line of your check.
Church Board Elections
Elections for the 2024 Church Board will take place after each service on Sunday, December 10th. All members over the age of 15 can vote (age 13 and older can vote for NYI President). There is a flyer available at the Welcome Center with nominee information and pictures to assist you to prepare.
Mid-Atlantic Young Adult Retreat (Dec 29-31)
This event is for young adults ages 18 to early 30s to come grow in their faith with Jesus and in their relationships with young adults on the Mid-Atlantic District! The early bird cost is $90 by Dec 1. Regular registration is $100 by Dec 11. For information and registration go to: https://madnyi.com/young-adult-ministry/. Also, coordinate with our Stillnaz Young Adults by RSVP’s with Aubrey Shaffer @ 717-819-6131
Congratulations
To the Alley Family (Josh and Lindsay, Aaliyah, Harper, Harvey and Mackenzie) on the adoption of one-year old Lilyana on November 20.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s mother passed away November 17th.
To the Family of Ted Brown, wife Marilyn and daughter Chris Deibert. Ted passed away November 25th.
I conclude this message with the theme verse for our Advent series.
Since ancient times no one has heard,
no ear has perceived,
no eye has seen any God besides you,
who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
Isaiah 64:4
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…What’s your favorite advent and Christmas tradition? I’d love to hear. Send me a message at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com.
So thankful that Advent Experience is coming (and more)
Happy November Church Family!
Oh, what joy it is to ride and sing a saving song tonight. Heaven came down and glory filled the earth. That’s the theme of our advent series and that’s the song and story of the incarnation! God became like us so that we could become like Him. Yet, we live in the glorious in-between…the hope-filled and war-torn space between Jesus’ first arrival and his final arrival. One of the best ways to wait in that space is to practice gratitude, to say thanks for all the talents we have been given, for all the grace we have been shown. This week, what are you thankful for? Let me know at pastorjosh@stillnaz.com. My list is in the PS at the bottom!
The Family Advent Experience is Coming November 26
I’m thankful for what we’ll be doing this Sunday! The Advent season (Dec 3-24) is an incredible opportunity to prepare our hearts and lives for the second arrival of Jesus by remembering his first arrival! So, we have set aside the Sunday before Advent (Nov 26) as a special family advent experience to prepare our hearts and lives as a church family. This will be a worshipful and interactive all-generation service.
The Advent Devotional
And I’m thankful for the work of our people who helped write the Advent Devotional! It will be available on November 26. You can grab a hard copy and you can have it emailed to your inbox by subscribing on the button below.
“Just Mercy” has wrapped up!
I’m grateful for the way God moved in our most recent series, as Pastor Tabitha (at Stillmeadow Lane) and Pastor Isabell (at York City Campus) wrapped us up on Sunday.
I’m grateful for all the people who helped with the Thanksgiving Meal at our City Campus.
I’m grateful for all the people who have volunteered to help with Prison Ministries or Foster Care Ministries.
I’m grateful for all those who took ornaments to give to the Nursing Home Blessing!
I’m grateful for the $2605.51 given to Good News Prison Ministries and the $1511.61 given to Keystone Family Alliance.
I’m grateful for the $875 in gift cards given to Goode Elementary and $865 given to Sinking Springs and Roundtown (from our Welcome Bash!).
Sign up to serve at www.stillnaz.com/serve. Find out more about prison ministry at stillnaz.com/prisonministry. Find out more about foster care ministry at stillnaz.com/fostercare. Let the justice and mercy of Jesus roll in York County and beyond!
Watch the Sunday (Nov 12) Services
Stillmeadow Lane Campus —Pastor Tabitha Martin
York City Campus — Pastor Isabell Clark
Grow with us
No one matures alone. Check out our listing of other 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).
New Married Class-Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? Led by Todd and Donna Henry this group meets in Rm. 201, and is currently studying “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas. Kidz Ministry is available during this time
Harvest Prayer-Hear updates from the mission field and from our EJAM partners. Join in prayer and support for our Missionaries around the world. This group is led by Erma Shaffer and meets at 10:30AM the first Sunday of each month in room #124.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you serve in our Cafe or sing in our Christmas Choir. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Cafe—Help us extend an atmosphere of “embracing unity” by serving in our Sunday morning cafe ministries.
Christmas Choir—So, we’ve got an all church, all generation choir for our Christmas program on Dec 17. Invite family members and friends to sing with you!
Pray with us
You can find a guide to prayer and submit a prayer request at www.stillnaz.com/pray. This week, let us pray for…
The Governor of Pennsylvania, the General Assembly, and all who work in State Government. All who work in businesses which provide services to others. All who work in construction. Hospitals and nursing homes: patients, residents, and staff; all who provide health care. Victims of violent crime; all who commit violent crime. All senior citizens.
And let’s pray for our Missions Prayer Requests at www.stillnaz.com/harvestprayer.
Give with us
God has given each of us gifts for us to share. In addition to giving a regular tithe, consider helping with Good News Jail and Prison Ministry or our 30 Hour Famine.
Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
The mission of Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is to help fulfill the Great Commission by reaching inmates with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pray for them as they hold Bible studies, provide individual pastoral counseling, and support the various spiritual needs of more than 900 inmates. Pray for God to help these men and women experience life change which will have a significant impact on York County and the surrounding area. For more info: www.stillnaz.com/prisonministry.
Church Board Elections
Elections for the 2024 Church Board will take place after each service on Sunday, December 10th. All members over the age of 15 can vote (age 13 and older can vote for NYI President). There is a flyer available at the Welcome Center with nominee information and pictures to assist you to prepare.
Mid-Atlantic Young Adult Retreat (Dec 29-31)
This event is for young adults ages 18 to early 30s to come grow in their faith with Jesus and in their relationships with young adults on the Mid-Atlantic District! The early bird cost is $90 by Dec 1. Regular registration is $100 by Dec 11. For information and registration go to: https://madnyi.com/young-adult-ministry/. Also, coordinate with our Stillnaz Young Adults by RSVP’s with Aubrey Shaffer @ 717-819-6131
Stillmeadow Youth Gift Card Fundraiser!
Purchase gift cards just in time for Christmas and support our teens. See a teen or visit the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings to place your order. You can also obtain an order packet at stillnaz.com/sny. Deadline to order is November 28. Gift cards will arrive by December 12th and will be delivered by a teen or available for pick up at the Welcome Table.
Congratulations
To Joseph Kidwell for his first local minister’s license and to Chastity Frederick, Casey Harrison and Gabe Hurlbert for the renewal of theirs! We are grateful for each of their service to our community and excited to see them grow in their pursuit of God’s call on their lives. To learn about what it means to be a local minister in the Church of the Nazarene, click here.
Condolences
To Karen and Mark Wagner and children (Amy Harmer, Mike and Matt Wagner) who are mourning the loss of Karen’s mother, Yvonne Hughes, of Texas, who passed away the week of October 29.
Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s mother passed away November 17th.
I conclude this message with the memory verse for our next series.
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
We’re praying for you. Will you pray for us?
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
PS…I’m thankful for YOU! I’m thankful for the way God weaves our stories into His big story of redemption. I’m thankful for the gifts that He has given the church to share with each other and the world. I’m thankful for the grace that He has extended to us…second and third and fiftieth chances. I’m thankful for the salvation and sanctification He gives us, setting our lives straight and making us holy so that the world can experience His love through our everyday lives. I could go on…I’d love to hear your “thankful's” too! (send a message to pastorjosh@stillnaz.com)