Welcome Bash & Baptism, Child Dedication Event, Work & Witness Trip
Dear Church Family,
"May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 reminds us of God's will for our lives to live a sanctified life, but it also reminds us of who is doing the sanctifying. The sanctifying work of God is an act of His grace. Sanctification is not a call to keep a checklist of the holy acts we do in a week, but instead to be so full of the Spirit that holiness flows out of our spirit, soul and body to the world around us. Being full of the Spirit means making room in our lives for His Spirit to convict and transform. Yesterday, Pastor Bryan Todd shared with us about entire sanctification and Christian holiness as we journey through the Footsteps of Faith of our church doctrine. If you weren't able to attend, listen to the link below! This week, live a life making room for the Spirit so His grace and love flow out of your life to those around you! You could be someone's burning bush!
Pastor Tabitha
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus!
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are two big announcements this week, the Child Dedication Event, and Work & Witness 2025 Informational Meeting.
Work & Witness Trip Informational Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about being a part of the 2025 Work & Witness trip, there will be an informational meeting on August 11th at 12PM in Rm.# 112 (Grace Chapel). Teens age 15 and older are welcome, but must have a parent or relative guardian traveling with them. If you have questions please contact Joann Hull at jobi1956@gmail.com.
Welcome Bash & Baptism-Save the Date!
Sunday August 25th at 10AM at the Goode Elementary Field across from the York City Campus location! Worship Service, Baptism, Food Trucks, Fellowship and games! Watch for more information!
Baptisms At Welcome Bash
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. You can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/baptism.
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).
Emerge Young Adults (18-30)-Our young adults, led by Heath and Kate Grim, meet every Thursday from 6:30-9:00 for community fellowship and a group Bible study. Please reach out (krb5834@gmail.com) for location information!
Strings & Things-A Crafty Small Group. Our crafts become our ministry as we work and pray over them then give them to those in need of spiritual support . We will provide materials, training and even rides. We meet every other Thursday from 6:30 to 8 PM at York City campus 350 Chestnut St. sign up at stillnaz.com/stringsandthings.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Media Team-Join the media team and assist us with sound, slides and live stream! We will train you! You can sign-up at the serve button below. For more information contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@stillnaz.com.
Bus Ministry-Take the Gospel message to the children of York City Saturday mornings by being a part of Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry! Use the serve button below to sign-up.
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.
Give with us
We packed over 10,000 meals yesterday! You can still give!
Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
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.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Thank You
From the team at Joe StrEat Cafe on behalf of the North York Gospel Chapel: “Thank you for everything. Enjoy some fresh roasted coffee for the next few weeks.”
This thank you was for the use of Sprenkle House while North York Gospel Chapel recovered from a small fire. and we have enjoyed the coffee in the cafe for the last few weeks!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Rise Against Hunger Event! Baptism, Child Dedication
Dear Church Family,
We have crossed the halfway point on this Footsteps of the Faith Journey and Summer Sabbatical Season. Over the last several weeks, we have heard about the Articles of Faith 1- 9. This week our focus is on 9, Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption. This is the action that God, through Jesus our At-one-ment, takes on our behalf when we decide to Repent.
Paul, writing to the Romans, helps us understand the concept of Justification found in Romans 3:26: “He (referring to Jesus) did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. In John 3:7, the concept of Regeneration is displayed as Jesus states, “You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You[c] must be born again.” Adoption is clear in Romans 8:17, where we are called co-heirs with Jesus.
So this week, as you read and reflect on the scripture, take time to recognize what God has done for us, letting the enormity of this priceless gift sink in.
Let us continue our prayer walking and record our walks on the maps posted at each campus (Stillmeadow Lane in the Stillnaz café and York City in the foyer). Together, let’s pray for Manchester Township and York City, anticipating the transformative power of our collective prayers this summer.
In His service,
Pastor Kent
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus!
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week, Rise Against Hunger Event, Prayer Walk on July 16th and the Child Dedication Event.
Rise Against Hunger
Save The Date!
We will be raising $4100.00 and packaging 10,000 meals that will be sent to the most destitute areas of the world.
See below for ways to give and serve!!
Join us to walk in the neighborhood surrounding Stillmeadow!
Family Ministry Kid’s, Preteen and Teen Camp!
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Welcome Bash & Baptism-Save the Date!
Sunday August 25th at 10AM at the Goode Elementary Field across from the York City Campus location! Worship Service, Baptism, Food Trucks, Fellowship and games! Watch for more information!
Baptisms At Welcome Bash
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. You can sign up at www.stillnaz.com/baptism.
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).
Emerge Young Adults (18-30)-Our young adults, led by Heath and Kate Grim, meet every Thursday from 6:30-9:00 for community fellowship and a group Bible study. Please reach out (krb5834@gmail.com) for location information!
Strings & Things-A Crafty Small Group. Our crafts become our ministry as we work and pray over them then give them to those in need of spiritual support . We will provide materials, training and even rides. We meet every other Thursday from 6:30 to 8 PM at York City campus 350 Chestnut St. sign up at stillnaz.com/stringsandthings.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Outdoor Grounds Maintenance-Can you operate a zero turn mower or other outdoor power equipment? Can you weed? Would you consider serving? Please click the serve button below or contact pastorjade@stillnaz.com.
Foster Care Initiative-Our Mission is to raise up Resource (Foster) Families and care communities in the church and community, to provide a safe, loving and stable home for foster children in York County. You can join us by addressing the needs of vulnerable children and families in our community. Click the serve button below to sign-up.
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.
Give with us
Rise Against Hunger
July 21, 2024 at 12PM.
Use this QR code to give & serve!
Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
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.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s father passed away June 19th.
Thank You
From the team at Joe StrEat Cafe on behalf of the North York Gospel Chapel: “Thank you for everything. Enjoy some fresh roasted coffee for the next few weeks.”
This thank you was for the use of Sprenkle House while North York Gospel Chapel recovered from a small fire. and we have enjoyed the coffee in the cafe for the last few weeks!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Rise Against Hunger Event!
Dear Church Family,
I pray that you had a fantastic holiday weekend. Even more important than the freedom we celebrate in this nation is the freedom we have through Jesus Christ. I talked about repentance on Sunday. There is freedom in repentance. Giving up sin and walk toward the cross brings freedom and peace into our live. God's kindness to us "is intended to turn you from your sin" (Romans 2:4). Walk continually with the Holy Spirit in that freedom. The staff is praying for you as we continue to journey through our Articles of Faith. You won't want to miss the next few weeks. We have some guest speakers coming up that are really fantastic.
Blessings, Pastor John
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus!
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week, the Youth Chicken BBQ Fundraiser, Rise Against Hunger Event and the Child Dedication Event.
Rise Against Hunger
Save The Date!
We will be raising $4100.00 and packaging 10,000 meals that will be sent to the most destitute areas of the world.
See below for ways to give and serve!!
Family Ministry Kid’s, Preteen and Teen Camp!
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
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).
Emerge Young Adults (18-30)-Our young adults, led by Heath and Kate Grim, meet every Thursday from 6:30-9:00 for community fellowship and a group Bible study. Please reach out (krb5834@gmail.com) for location information!
Strings & Things-A Crafty Small Group. Our crafts become our ministry as we work and pray over them then give them to those in need of spiritual support . We will provide materials, training and even rides. We meet every other Thursday from 6:30 to 8 PM at York City campus 350 Chestnut St. sign up at stillnaz.com/stringsandthings.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Kids Ministry-Minister to our kids on Sunday and at special events! Use the serve button below to let us know that you are interested!
Youth Ministry-Join the team ministering to our youth by clicking on the serve button below to let us know you are interested!
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.
Give with us
Rise Against Hunger Event
July 21, 2024 at 12noon.
Use the QR code to give & serve!
Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s father passed away June 19th.
Congratulations
To Heath and Katelyn Grim who welcomed Evelyn Rose Grim on June 8th!
Thank You
From the team at Joe StrEat Cafe on behalf of the North York Gospel Chapel: “Thank you for everything. Enjoy some fresh roasted coffee for the next few weeks.”
This thank you was for the use of Sprenkle House while North York Gospel Chapel recovered from a small fire. and we have enjoyed the coffee in the cafe for the last few weeks!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Youth BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, Rise Against Hunger Event!
Dear Church Family,
God prepared the way for His Son, Jesus, to bring grace and mercy into a lost world. Throughout the Old Testament we see the need for Jesus. As Pastor Tabitha spoke about prevenient grace this week, it reminded me the path for Jesus is the same path God creates for each one of us to come to Him. Paul says in Romans 1:20, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." Since creation God has been creating a path to Himself whether we knew it or not. If you are reading this and are not sure you believe God loves you and wants to spend eternity with you, He is waiting with open arms to love you and fill all the empty holes in your life. His grace is already extended through Jesus. Remember that prevenient grace is grace that is extended before we know we need it. Jesus took a chance on me before I even knew he did. That may be considered reckless by some, but that same love is extended to all. Embrace and accept it today. I look forward to a great week reflecting on His prevenient grace.
Pastor John Farley
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus!
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are two big announcements this week, the Youth Chicken BBQ Fundraiser and the Rise Against Hunger Event.
Support our Youth and enjoy 1/2 BBQ Chicken, applesauce, baked potato & a roll with butter! Pre-order your dinners today by using the QR Code or clicking the button below!
Rise Against Hunger-Save The Date!
This event will take place Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 12 noon! . We will be raising $4100.00 and packaging 10,000 meals that will be sent to the most destitute areas of the world. See below for ways to give and serve!!
Family Ministry Kid’s, Preteen and Teen Camp!
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Register for Teen Camp HERE
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).
Harvest Prayer Group-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 4th Sunday of each month in room #124.
Celebrate Recovery-Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. Led by Roxanne Byrd & Marilyn Brown, this group meets Wednesdays at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Rise Against Hunger Event on July 21st-Help package 10,000 meals that will be distributed in the most desperate areas of the world! You can sign-up at stillnaz.com/serve.
Care Team-The Care Team cares for the needs of the congregation during services and special events. To be a part of this important team sign-up at stillnaz.com/serve.
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.
Give with us
Join us in sending Kids and Youth to a life changing camp experience.
Rise Against Hunger Event
July 21, 2024 at 12noon.
Use the QR code to give & serve!
Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
Good News 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. Good News is entirely funded and supported by the community. You can give through Stillmeadow by writing “Good News” in the memo line. Or you can give monthly to Chaplain Irvin at https://goodnewsjail.org/givecash/.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s father passed away June 19th.
To the Bunting and Davis Family. Phil Bunting, husband of Marsha Bunting, brother of Becky Davis and uncle to Ben Davis passed away June 5th. Phil, Marsha, Becky and Ben were members here before relocating.
Congratulations
To Heath and Katelyn Grim who welcomed Evelyn Rose Grim on June 8th!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Kids & Teen Camp, Camp Fundraiser
Dear Church Family,
This past week we stormed the heights in our first all- church prayer walk. We had many stories of connection and prayer. There was a group of teenagers who met a woman who was struggling with her mulch so they stopped, mulched for her and talked with her about Stillmeadow. There were groups that prayed with people in their yards and there were groups that helped people who had fallen and offered encouragement. We all prayed and saw God's hand moving in a mighty way. We encourage each of you to continue to join in our prayer walking summer, highlight your route on the map and then share your stories with us! Let's cover Manchester Township and York City in prayer this summer and watch and see what God will do! Our next all-church prayer walk is July 16th!
Yesterday, Pastor Kent preached about sin and the atonement. John 1:29 says, "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'" We know we live in a world of original sin and are tempted in our own personal sin but look, there is Jesus, who takes away the sin of the world! Jesus came as the perfect remedy that we may live a full life now, not just in eternity! May we continue to look to Him, turn away from sin, and show His perfect love to others! As we turn our eyes back to Him, may we see the world through the eyes of Jesus! As we continue our Footsteps of the Faith series, pick up a journal at the welcome desk, and journey with us through the devotional!
Pastor Tabitha Martin
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus!
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there is one big announcement this week, the Harvest Prayer Group.
Harvest Prayer Group
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 4th Sunday of each month in room #124.
Family Ministry Kid’s, Preteen and Teen Camp!
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Register for Teen Camp HERE
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).
Celebrate Recovery
Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. Led by Roxanne Byrd & Marilyn Brown, this group meets Wednesdays at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Greeter/Usher Ministry-Serve by greeting regular attenders and new visitors Sunday morning!
Café Team-Serve with a warm greeting and a cup of coffee by serving in our Café!
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
Join us in sending Kids and Youth to a life changing camp experience.
Floyd Cunningham-To give to Floyd Cunningham serving at the Asia -Pacific Theological Seminary please add “Floyd Cunningham” to the memo portion of your check or online giving.
World Evangelism Fund -Give by using the give button below and select “missions” or by writing missions in the memo section of your check.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To Jennifer Stough and family. Jennifer’s father passed away June 19th.
To the Bunting and Davis Family. Phil Bunting, husband of Marsha Bunting, brother of Becky Davis and uncle to Ben Davis passed away June 5th. Phil, Marsha, Becky and Ben were members here before relocating.
Congratulations
To Heath and Katelyn Grim who welcomed Evelyn Rose Grim on June 8th!
To all the 2024 graduates!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Prayer Walk, Kids & Teen Camp, Camp Fundraiser
Dear Church Family,
The Great Commission
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[b] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
When I was a young teen, I realized that I loved to help around my church, especially when there was a need in the community, and as I got older found a passion for missions while traveling overseas to build a church. I loved when missionaries came to tell their stories about God’s work on the mission field. I often found myself talking to the missionaries, asking how to become one, and being reminded time after time that it would require education. I remember leaving brokenhearted because education wasn’t easy for me, and I ran from it. I never stopped loving missions though, and knew God had more.
Fast forward to today – yes, education is a part of serving God as we should always have a thirst for knowledge. What I did not know in those earlier days though was that God was teaching me the whole time - how to love and serve like Jesus - my neighbors, community, work place, my place of play – those spaces were my mission field. I also learned that if I cannot do missions in my own backyard, how hard it would be to serve overseas or in another unfamiliar space. I needed to learn to serve God where He placed me.
God continues to show me that I can’t step over people to serve people – I need to pay attention to the people around me and serve them the way that Jesus did.
We are all commissioned when we say yes to God. He gives us the same power that Jesus had to overcome the grave (Ephesians 1:19-21)! That power – His power – is in you.
Saying yes takes the power of the Holy Spirit. Allow God to help you figure out the details. A good reminder is found in Isaiah 55- His thoughts are not our thoughts, and his ways are not our ways. We can trust that He has commissioned us. We can also trust that His power lives in us and He is with us always.
So today, what has God been tugging at your heart about - maybe something that you keep running from like I did? Where is your mission field today? Go and make disciples!
Pastor Jade Frederick
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus.
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are two big announcements this week. The upcoming Prayer Walks and the Kids Camp Fundraiser.
Wear your Stillnaz gear and prayer walk with us!
Family Ministry Kid’s, Preteen and Teen Camp!
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Register for Teen Camp HERE
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).
Harvest Prayer Group
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 4th Sunday of each month in room #124.
Celebrate Recovery
Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. Led by Roxanne Byrd & Marilyn Brown, this group meets Wednesdays at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Fawn Grove Compassionate Ministry Center-Join the Compassion Team monthly at the Fawn Grove Compassionate Ministry Center packing boxes of essentials that are shipped to crisis areas around the world. If you would like to be a part of this sign up using the serve button below.
Media Team-If you would like to serve on the media team as a sound, projection or lighting tech. please contact pastorjohn@stillnaz.com or sign up on the serve form by clicking the serve button below. No experience needed! We will train 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 and Good News Jail and Prison Ministries. All who are unemployed or underemployed. All public servants. All immigrants.
Give with us
Join us in sending Kids and Youth to a life changing camp experience.
Floyd Cunningham-To give to Floyd Cunningham serving at the Asia -Pacific Theological Seminary please add “Floyd Cunningham” to the memo portion of your check or online giving.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To the Bunting and Davis Family. Phil Bunting, husband of Marsha Bunting, brother of Becky Davis and uncle to Ben Davis passed away June 5th. Phil, Marsha, Becky and Ben were members here before relocating.
Congratulations
To Heath and Katelyn Grim who welcomed Evelyn Rose Grim on June 8th!
To all the 2024 graduates!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
VBS, Kids & Teen Camp, Camp Fundraiser
Dear Church Family,
2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NIV) highlights this week's scripture focus and our belief in the Holy Scriptures.
15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Paul's words to Timothy resonate with us today. Just as Timothy was raised on the scripture (Old Testament) and its teachings led him to the Savior, we too can find inspiration and transformation in the scripture. It is a guide for us to discover and grow in our discipleship of Jesus, leading us to live truly transformed lives.
As we embark on this summer’s Footsteps of Faith Sabbatical Journey, I invite you to seize this opportunity to deepen your faith. Let's prepare to record our prayer walks on the maps posted at each campus (Stillmeadow Lane in the Stillnaz café and York City in the foyer). Together, let’s cover Manchester Township and York City in prayer, anticipating the transformative power of our collective prayers this summer.
In His service,
Pastor Kent
And check out the worship services we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus.
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Summer Camps, Kids Camp Fundraiser and VBS.
VBS 2024: June 10-13
Is going to be amazing. Invite your neighbors and friends to participate! You can register at the door! Check it out at www.stillnaz.com/snk.
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Register for Teen Camp HERE
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).
Harvest Prayer Group
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 4th Sunday of each month in room #124.
Celebrate Recovery
Find support, help and encouragement for your hurts, hang-ups or addictive habit. Led by Roxanne Byrd & Marilyn Brown, this group meets Wednesdays at 6PM at the York City Campus (350 Chestnut St., York, PA 17403)
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with us. Click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Funeral Team
Serve with the team that assists during a funeral greeting and serving the funeral meal afterwards. You can sign-up at the serve button below.
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
Join us in sending Kids and Youth to a life changing camp experience.
Mid-Atlantic District World Evangelism Fund
For generations, Nazarenes have supported the World Evangelism Fund. Working together, we accomplish so much as the Body of Christ. Funding the Mission is the vehicle through which we deliver the message of hope, and help expand God's Kingdom.
Join the Online Church Directory-Stillmeadow uses Church Center to provide ways to connect with Small Groups and with each other. The great thing about an online directory is that you can update your information and choose which information to share. Fill out the form at Stillnaz.com/directory, email kkagan@stillnaz.com or visit the next steps table to express your interest! You will receive an email from Church Center that will invite you to update your information, and then guide you through the process of sharing your information. Church Center can be used online at stillnaz.churchcenter.com or you can download the app to your smart phone or tablet.
Condolences
To the Bunting and Davis Family. Phil Bunting, husband of Marsha Bunting, brother of Becky Davis and uncle to Ben Davis passed away June 5th. Phil, Marsha, Becky and Ben were members here before relocating.
Congratulations
To all the 2025 graduates!
To Krista and Jeremy McCoy who welcomed Cooper John on May 15th!
To Natalie and Garrett Wagner who welcomed Micah Edward on May 10th!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Summer Prayer Journal, Camps and Retirement Class
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we began the Sabbatical journey by enjoying and experiencing the Triune God together through worship and the breaking of bread. As part of my departing thoughts, I shared a modified version of the blessing that I offer to my children every night. Receive these in the love that I have for you. Until we meet again…
May the Love of the Father,
Mercy of the Son,
And Presence of the Spirit
guide you this summer.
(Make a circle on your hand) May the circle remind you
of His eternal love,
(Make a cross on your palm) May the cross remind you
of the greatest expression of that love,
(Clasp your hands together) May the embrace remind you
of the joy we share in Him.
And check out the worship service we shared yesterday at the Stillmeadow Lane Service.
Our summer weekly reflections and daily scripture readings are included in the summer prayer journal (see below for more info or download here).
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have the Summer Prayer Journal, Summer Camps, and A Financial Class called Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement.
Summer Prayer Journal
Our summer series is exploring the 16 articles of faith of the Nazarene denomination. We wanted to walk through them slowly, so we made a prayer journal that includes:
weekly reflection questions for groups or individuals
daily scripture readings for personal or family devotions
All the articles of faith!
We also want to prayer walk our neighborhoods, so instructions are included on that as well!
Grab a journal at the welcome center or download it here.
Register for kids and preteen camp Here
Register for Teen Camp HERE
Investing for Retirement
Preparing financially for the future is a wise way to steward the resources that God has entrusted to our care. Come learn some basic ways strategies.
Sign up at this link
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).
Women’s Bible Study-This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets Thursdays at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants for Mission Week or serve at VBS24. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Servants Home Helps-(2nd Saturday)
Serve helping homeowners repair and care for their homes when in need. Get more info at Servants.org/volunteer.
Outdoor Grounds Maintenance
Can you operate a zero turn mover, weed or operate other outdoor power tools and would like to serve? Please contact pastorjade@stillnaz.com or sign-up at the serve button below.
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
Keystone Family Alliance
Keystone Family Alliance aims to educate, motivate, and equip every Christian in the state of Pennsylvania on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children, both locally and globally. We bridge the gap between the desperate needs in the child welfare system and Pennsylvania churches. By engineering wraparound Care Communities, Keystone Family Alliance provides tangible support, prayer, resources, and aid, resulting in foster families who are involved longer and stronger. You can donate HERE.
VBS 2024: June 10-13
Is going to be amazing. Invite your neighbors to participate! Join in by serving too! Check it out at www.stillnaz.com/snk.
Habitat for Humanity Women's Day Build!
We are looking for 10 ladies to work on the home being built in Red Lion on Saturday, June 8th, 8:00 AM-2:30PM. No experience is necessary. Lunch is provided! Contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net or Amy Steele at steele.amy@comcast.net.
Condolence to…
To the Brenneman, Miller & Heindel Families. Nancy Brenneman passed away May 6th.
Congratulations
To all the 2025 graduates!
To Krista and Jeremy McCoy who welcomed Cooper John on May 15th!
To Natalie and Garrett Wagner who welcomed Micah Edward on May 10th!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news! I’ll see you on August 25!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Sabbatical Send Off, VBS, Kids Camp Fundraiser, Financial Series
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we celebrated our 2025 Graduates! Wow!
Would you take a moment to pray over each of them as they enter a new season? Just click this link to pray. (Click on the slide to see all of the graduates!)
And check out Pastor Tabitha’s message at the Stillmeadow Lane Service and Pastor Casey’s message at the York City Campus Service.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are four big announcements this week. We have Sabbatical Send-off, VBS, Financial Class called Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement and Kids Camp Fundraiser.
Sabbatical Send-Off
The Church Board, in support of the Kleinfeld family's sabbatical, is sponsoring a send-off picnic luncheon "love feast" on Sunday, June 2, after a combined worship service at 10 AM! Bring a canopy or lawn tent if desired, portable chairs, and a non-spoilable dish to share (relish tray, cookies, desserts, snacks, etc.). We will have hot dogs, chips, and a bottle of water for everyone who attends. A basket will be available for you to bring any cards, notes of encouragement, or financial gifts.
~ Scott Mingus-Church Board Secretary
VBS 2024: June 10-13
Is going to be amazing. Invite your neighbors to participate! Join in by serving too! Check it out at www.stillnaz.com/snk.
Investing for Retirement
Preparing financially for the future is a wise way to steward the resources that God has entrusted to our care. Come learn some basic ways strategies.
Sign up at this link
Want to help send a child to camp?
Our “Numbered Envelope” fundraiser is underway! Pick up an envelop at Stillmeadow Lane on Sundays and place it in a “Joy Box” or give online at this link.
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).
Women’s Bible Study-This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets Thursdays at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants for Mission Week or serve at VBS24. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Outdoor Grounds Maintenance
Can you operate a zero turn mover, weed or operate other outdoor power tools and would like to serve? Please contact pastorjade@stillnaz.com or sign-up at the serve button below.
Foster Care Initiative
Our Mission is to raise up Resource (Foster) Families and Care Communities in the church and community, to provide a safe, loving and stable home for foster children in York County. You can serve by becoming a resource parent, or by supporting resource parents. If you are interested click the button below or fill out the form at stillnaz.com/fostercare. 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
Kid’s & Pre-Teen Camp Fundraiser
We are having a “Numbered Envelope” Fundraiser! Just pick an envelope off the board at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus Welcome Center, and the number on the front of the envelope is the amount to donate! Please bring your envelope back and place it in a “JOY” box in the sanctuary at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus by June 30th. If donating with a check, please put “Kid’s Camp” in the memo section. You can also give by clicking here:
Habitat for Humanity Women's Day Build!
We are looking for 10 ladies to work on the home being built in Red Lion on Saturday, June 8th, 8:00 AM-2:30PM. No experience is necessary. Lunch is provided! Contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net or Amy Steele at steele.amy@comcast.net.
Condolence to…
To the Brenneman, Miller & Heindel Families. Nancy Brenneman passed away May 6th.
Congratulations
To all the 2025 graduates!
To Krista and Jeremy McCoy who welcomed Cooper John on May 15th!
To Natalie and Garrett Wagner who welcomed Micah Edward on May 10th!
I conclude with a favorite verse:
“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”
(Titus 3:4-5a)
Let’s rejoice in and share that good news!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Sabbatical Send Off, Summer Camps, Women’s Bible Study
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we concluded our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18). We dwelled on the gift that Sabbath Rest is…especially as shared by Jesus in Mark 2:27: “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”
In other words, God made Sabbath as a day of delight for humans. He did not make it as a drudgery for humans to have to endure. The intention of practicing Sabbath with and like Jesus is to form us into people who are non-anxious in an anxious world, rested in an exhausted culture, and generous in a selfish atmosphere. So, if you haven’t already, here’s the five basic tips to practice Sabbath delight with Jesus:
1. Identify a 12-24 hour block of time to rest
2. Prepare ahead of time for that time of rest
3. Make a Sabbath List of YES and NO
4. Write a list of delights
5. Make a list of ways you can give rest to others
And check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
Listen to what the Lord of the Sabbath says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Sabbatical Send-off, Summer Camp, and the Women’s Bible Study Small Group.
Sabbatical Send-Off
The Church Board, in support of the Kleinfeld family's sabbatical, is sponsoring a send-off picnic luncheon "love feast" on Sunday, June 2, after a combined worship service at 10 AM! Bring a canopy or lawn tent if desired, portable chairs, and a non-spoilable dish to share (relish tray, cookies, desserts, snacks, etc.). We will have hot dogs, chips, and a bottle of water for everyone who attends. A basket will be available for you to bring any cards, notes of encouragement, or financial gifts.
~ Scott Mingus-Church Board Secretary
Summer Camp
Summer Camps are incredible opportunities for our children and youth to encounter God with other children and youth across our district. Teen Camp is July 22-26. Kids and Pre-Teen Camp is July 5-9. Check out how to register below.
Women’s Bible Study
This group is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets Thursdays at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room.
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).
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants for Mission Week or serve at VBS24. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry
Join us in our Saturday morning mobile ministry to kids in the Parkway neighborhood. We'd love to have people of any age and ability join. If interested, please contact cfrederick@stillnaz.com or sign-up below.
Mission Week: June 24-28
This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. Youth registration is closed, but adults can still sign up here until May 26.
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
Kid’s & Pre-Teen Camp Fundraiser
Would you like to help send a child to camp? Here is a great opportunity!
We are having a “Numbered Envelope” Fundraiser! Just pick an envelope off the board at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus Welcome Center, and the number on the front of the envelope is the amount to donate! Please bring your envelope back and place it in a “JOY” box in the sanctuary at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus by June 30th. If donating with a check, please put “Kid’s Camp” in the memo section. You can also give by clicking here:
Habitat for Humanity Women's Day Build!
We are looking for 10 ladies to work on the home being built in Red Lion on Saturday, June 8th, 8:00 AM-2:30PM. No experience is necessary. Lunch is provided! Contact Sue Cox at s-cox@comcast.net or Amy Steele at steele.amy@comcast.net.
Condolence to…
To the Brenneman, Miller & Heindel Families. Nancy Brenneman passed away May 6th.
Congratulations
To Krista and Jeremy McCoy who welcomed Cooper John on May 15th!
To Natalie and Garrett Wagner who welcomed Micah Edward on May 10th!
To Dalton and Jenna Heim who welcomed Beckham Aleksander Heim on April 22nd!
I conclude a verse from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Childcare Sunday, Grad Sunday, VBS
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18). In our sermon text for the morning, we briefly touched on Hebrews 3:13, but I wanted to bring our attention back to it today.
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Let’s do that. As people who have put their faith in Jesus, we are children of the Living God, inhabited by the Spirit of God, which means that our words carry a holy weight. Send a text, call a friend, grab some coffee, and encourage someone today.
And check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
Listen to what the Lord of the Sabbath says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Childcare Sunday, Grad Sunday, and VBS
Childcare Sunday is May 19th!
We are blessed to partner with the Stillmeadow Child Care as they serve families and children in our community! This summer they will have 177 children involved in their summer camp program. On May 19, we will have a special celebration and prayer in our worship services.
Grad Sunday Is May 26th!
During our Sunday services we will honor our graduates! After the 10:30 service there will be a time of celebration and blessing in the Multi-purpose Room on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus! If you are a graduate of any age or degree and would like to be included in this service, please email Pastor Tabitha at tmartin@stillnaz.com for details!
Register your kids to attend VBS!
Go to stillnaz.com/snk
Say "YES" to VBS!
Join the Vacation Bible School team. From June 10-13, we’ll be exploring the good news of Easter with kids from 3 years old through elementary school. You can sign-up HERE!
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).
Women’s Bible Study-This Bible study for women is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets Thursday at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants for Mission Week or serve at VBS24. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Xtreme Xpress Bus Ministry
Join us in our Saturday morning mobile ministry to kids in the Parkway neighborhood. We'd love to have people of any age and ability join. If interested, please contact cfrederick@stillnaz.com or sign-up below.
Mission Week: June 24-28
This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. Youth registration is closed, but adults can still sign up here until May 26.
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
Keystone Family Alliance
Keystone Family Alliance aims to educate, motivate, and equip every Christian in the state of Pennsylvania on the needs of orphans and vulnerable children, both locally and globally. They bridge the gap between the desperate needs in the child welfare system and Pennsylvania churches. By engineering wraparound Care Communities, Keystone Family Alliance provides tangible support, prayer, resources, and aid, resulting in foster families who are involved longer and stronger.
Condolence to…
To the Brenneman, Miller & Heindel Families. Nancy Brenneman passed away May 6th. Service arrangements are as follows: Celebration of Life will be May 18th at Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be at 10AM and service will take place at 11AM.
Congratulations
To Natalie and Garrett Wagner who welcomed Micah Edward on May 10th!
To Dalton and Jenna Heim who welcomed Beckham Aleksander Heim on April 22nd!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude a verse from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Grad Sunday, Strengths 101, VBS Volunteers
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18).
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
Listen to what the Lord of the Sabbath says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Grad Sunday, Strengths 101 and VBS volunteers needed.
Grad Sunday Is May 26th!
During our Sunday services we will honor our graduates! After the 10:30 service there will be a time of celebration and blessing in the Multi-purpose Room on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus! If you are a graduate of any age or degree and would like to be included in this service, please email Pastor Tabitha at tmartin@stillnaz.com for details!
Strengths 101
Join us as we explore the unique ways that God has gifted you and how we can leverage God’s giftings to serve those He has put in our lives. Click this link to sign up.
VBS Volunteers Needed!
Say "YES" to VBS!
Join the Vacation Bible School team. From June 10-13, we’ll be exploring the good news of Easter with kids from 3 years old through elementary school. You can sign-up HERE!
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).
Women’s Bible Study-This Bible study for women is led by Pastor Kathy Foltz and meets Thursday at 10:00AM in the Sprenkle House Ground fl. conference room
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants for Mission Week or serve at VBS24. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Mission Week: June 24-28
This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. Youth and Adults can sign up here. Youth registration is closed, but adults can sign up until May 26.
VBS: June 10-13
We said it above, and we’ll say it again! Vacation Bible School is an awesome time to make an impact on the faith of the next generation and bless them and their families. If you are interested, sign up here.
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.
Give with us
Floyd Cunningham
Floyd has been training pastors at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. He will be giving a presentation at Stillmeadow on June 16. You can support his mission by selecting “Floyd Cunningham” when giving online or writing his name in the memo portion of your check.
Love Offering for Pastor Rachel
Help us bless Pastor Rachel and her family on their journey of service at Hagerstown Nazarene. You can support her by giving to “Love Offering” when giving online or writing “love offering” in the memo portion of your check.
Congratulations
To Dalton and Jenna Heim who welcomed Beckham Aleksander Heim on April 22nd!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude a verse from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Mission Week, Strengths 101, VBS Volunteers
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18).
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to remember that Jesus is Lord of Rest.
Listen to what the Lord of the Sabbath says:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Mission Week, Strengths 101 and VBS volunteers needed.
Mission Week 2024
This year adults are invited to serve alongside the youth! Click this link to sign up your youth or to sign up to serve!
We’ll be joining Servants in their mission to serve our neighbors in York.
Strengths 101
Join us as we explore the unique ways that God has gifted you and how we can leverage God’s giftings to serve those He has put in our lives. Click this link to sign up.
VBS Volunteers Needed!
Say "YES" to VBS! - Join the Vacation Bible School team. From June 10-13, we’ll be exploring the good news of Easter with kids from 3 years old through elementary school.
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 Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Clay -A small group created for the discipleship, community, encouragement, and equipping of those geared toward the visual and fine arts. This group is led by Pastor Isabell Clark on the second Friday of each month from 6pm - 7:30 pm at the York City Campus.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Mission Week
We think this is so awesome, that we’re mentioning it twice in our email. :) This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. Youth and Adults can sign up here.
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
Floyd Cunningham
Floyd has been training pastors at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. He will be giving a presentation at Stillmeadow on June 16. You can support his mission by selecting “Floyd Cunningham” when giving online or writing his name in the memo portion of your check.
Love Offering for Pastor Rachel
Yesterday was Pastor Rachel Zeigler’s final Sunday with us at Stillmeadow. Help us bless her and her family on their journey of service at Hagerstown Nazarene. You can support her by giving to “Love Offering” when giving online or writing “love offering” in the memo portion of your check.
Congratulations
To Dalton and Jenna Heim who welcomed Beckham Aleksander Heim on April 22nd!
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude a verse from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Car Wash, Small Groups, Pastor Rachel Farewell
Dear Church Family,
Yesterday we continued our “Renew” series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18). We were encouraged by Brian Hull to remember who we are in Christ and to rest in Him.
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to “catch our breath” with Him.
Psalm 116:7 says:
“Return to your rest, my soul;
For the Lord has been good to you.”
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have Car Wash, Small Groups and Pastor Rachel’s Farewell.
Youth Car Wash Fundraiser
Time to wash off the winter grime! And if you can’t make it or your car is already clean, you can donate at this link.
Small Groups
We believe that spiritual growth happens best in community, so we have small groups of community that meet throughout the week. One of those groups is our “King is Coming” Class, which dives into scripture to explore the theme of Jesus’ second return. You can check out the Church of the Nazarene’s Article of Faith on the Second Coming. And you can sign up for this group and others here.
Pastor Rachel’s Farewell
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is going to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Let’s send Rachel and her family off well! Click here for a list of ways we’re celebrating her.
Everybody is invited to our farewell send off potluck on April 28, 5-7PM!
We’ll have a time of blessing and farewells on Sunday night, April 28, from 5-7PM. You can sign up for the potluck here!
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons 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 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 Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
Young Married Class- Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? This group meets Sundays at 10:30 in room 201 and will be led by Todd and Donna Henry. Kidz Ministry is available during this time.
Serve with us
You have been gifted and we’d be honored to serve with you. We’d love to have you partner with Servants. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Mission Week
This summer we are partnering with Servants to serve York on June 24-28. The teens are doing a portion and can sign up here. And adults are invited to participate as well and can choose which days you can serve. Please apply at https://www.servants.org/volunteer-application.
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
District Missional Ministry Fund
The Mid-Atlantic District has a fund to encourage creative ministries. You can give by writing “Missional Ministry Fund” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Alabaster Offering
The Alabaster Fund helps Nazarene churches around the world with their construction projects. You can give online to the Alabaster Offering by clicking the Give button below.
Congratulations
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude two verses from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
and
“Come to me all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Pastor Rachel Zeigler Farewell Send Off Potluck
Hey Stillnaz Friends,
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation at Stillmeadow, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is going to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Click here for the original announcement.
Let’s send Rachel and her family off well!
Adults can write a note of thanks!
The Stillnaz Kids Ministry Team is putting together an album of thanks! Grab a paper from the Children’s Welcome Counter and return them by the 28th.
Kids can write a note of thanks!
For the next two weeks, we’ll have SNK Kids fill out papers for Rachel during their Sunday classes for the next few weeks as well to include in the album.
You can help us build a slideshow by sending pictures in
The SNK board would like to collect any photos you may have of Rachel and/or the Zeigler family especially from Stillmeadow events, youth group or Sunday mornings. Nikki Stocker will be compiling these photos into a slideshow to play during the potluck. If you have anything to share please send them to Nikki at wadennikki25@gmail.com by the 24th.
Everybody is invited to our farewell send off potluck on April 28, 5-7PM!
We’ll have a time of blessing and farewells on Sunday night, April 28, from 5-7PM. You can sign up for the potluck here!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Paint Night, Car Wash, Stillnaz Shirts
Dear Church Family,
FYI: We’re moving our weekly emails to Mondays! You’ll find the things we highlighted on Sunday right in here!
Yesterday we began “Renew” our series on Sabbath, leading up to my summer Sabbatical (June 3-August 18). We were made in the image of the God who rested and who invites us into His rest. Truly, we need to “catch our breath” in Him.
Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings.
I encourage you to follow the Daily Readings and Reflections. In a very real way, daily reading and prayer is a way to “catch our breath” with Him.
Psalm 116:7 says:
“Return to your rest, my soul;
For the Lord has been good to you.”
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are three big announcements this week. We have the Journey House Paint Night, the Youth Carwash and Stillnaz Shirts!
Journey House Paint Night
Youth Car Wash
Stillnaz Shirts
In addition to the main Stillmeadow logo, we have shirts for Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, York City Campus and Stillmeadow Childcare. Submit your order by April 21 here.
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons 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).
Young Married Class-Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? This group meets Sundays at 10:30 in room 201. It is led by Todd and Donna Henry. Kidz Ministry is available during this time.
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 Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
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 Care Team or Greeting Team. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
York City Servant Week- Register to help with York City Servant week June 24-28. You can choose which days you can serve (you do not need to go each day). Please apply at https://www.servants.org/volunteer-application
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 and Keystone Family Alliance. All young people. All who hurt, need inner healing, or are unable to love.
Gabe Hurlbert and Casey Harrison
Last weekend Gabe Hurlbert and Casey Harrison both received their district licenses. Let’s pray for them in this next season of ministry!
Give with us
District Missional Ministry Fund
The Mid-Atlantic District has a fund to encourage creative ministries. You can give by writing “Missional Ministry Fund” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Alabaster Offering
The Alabaster Fund helps Nazarene churches around the world with their construction projects. You can give online to the Alabaster Offering by clicking the Give button below.
Congratulations to Pastor Rachel
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is being led by God to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Click here for the original announcement.
This is bittersweet, because she has been such a vital part of our church family at Stillmeadow, but we are confident that as God has led His church for centuries, that He will remain faithful to Stillmeadow and our kids ministry and Hagerstown as Rachel begins her ministry there.
We will have a farewell potluck party for her in the afternoon of April 28, from 5-7PM.
Sign up for the potluck here!
Congratulations
To Tyler and Allysia Warntz who welcomed Elliana Justine on April 6th!
I conclude two verses from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
and
“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
(Matthew 12:8)
Let’s rest in Him…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Weekly Emails Moving to Mondays
Dear Church Family,
We’re moving our weekly emails to Mondays!
Each Monday we’ll have a recap of the weekend messages, links to the daily readings and reflection questions that go with the messages. We’ll also include the Sunday morning announcements.
If you know someone who wants to sign up for our weekly emails send them right to www.stillnaz.com and they can sign up at the bottom of the page.
I conclude with two verses from our new series:
“Return to your rest, my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
(Psalm 116:7)
and
“The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
(Matthew 12:8)
See you Sunday!
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Youth Quarterly, Touch a Truck and next Financial Class
Dear Church Family,
What a wonder it was to celebrate our Resurrected Savior and witness 20 baptisms on Easter Sunday! Check out the Stillmeadow Lane Service and the York City Campus Service recordings and relive the moments.
Paul encourages the church in Colossae with these words: “just as you receive Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Col 2:6-7). And then says, “you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world” (2:20) and “you have been raised with Christ” (3:1). Now, let’s live out the baptized life, the one that died and been raised with Christ, our Crucified and Resurrected Savior! He conquered death so we can live in Him, now and forever.
Follow the Daily Readings and Reflections
Each week we provide reflection questions and daily scriptures for personal and family growth beyond Sundays. Daily reading scripture is an essential way to live out the baptized life!
Reflection Questions and Daily Scriptures
The Main Announcements
Among all the life activities of Stillmeadow, there are four big announcements this week. We have exciting and sad news about Pastor Rachel Zeigler. We also have the Youth Quarterly, the Childcare Touch-a-Truck Event and our next Financial Class.
Special Announcement about Pastor Rachel
After 13 years of service at Stillmeadow and 22 years of participation, Pastor Rachel Zeigler is being led by God to serve as Lead Pastor at Hagerstown Nazarene. Click here for the original announcement.
This is bittersweet, because she has been such a vital part of our church family at Stillmeadow, but we are confident that as God has led His church for centuries, that He will remain faithful to Stillmeadow and our kids ministry and Hagerstown as Rachel begins her ministry there.
We will have a farewell potluck party for her in the afternoon of April 28, from 5-7PM. We’ll have a potluck sign up available next week.
The Youth Quarterly
Touch a Truck
Next Financial Stewardship Class
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 next class on Social Security: Timing is Everything. Questions: email karon.kagan@stillnaz.com or call 717-764-4888.
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons 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).
Young Married Class-Are you soon to be married or have you been married for 10 years or less? This group meets Sundays at 10:30 in room 201. It is led by Todd and Donna Henry. Kidz Ministry is available during this time.
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 Sundays at 10:30 in the second floor large conference room at Sprenkle House.
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 Kids Ministry Team for VBS or on a regular basis. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Kids Ministry - Join an incredible team of people investing in and growing with the youngest generation of believers at Stillmeadow. If you’re interested in regularly serving on Sunday morning, click the button below and select any of the options under “Kids Ministry.” If you’re interested in serving with our Vacation Bible School (June 10-13), sign up at www.stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer24.
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.
Mission Advance
This weekend, churches from across the Mid-Atlantic district will be gathering for the annual District Assembly where we hear reports of God’s faithfulness in the past year and look forward to how we can follow him as a family of churches in the years to come. And this year Gabe Hurlbert and Casey Harrison will be receiving their district licenses on Sunday night! You can find location and viewing info here. Let’s be in prayer together for this sacred time.
Give with us
District Missional Ministry Fund
The Mid-Atlantic District has a fund to encourage creative ministries. You can give by writing “Missional Ministry Fund” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Journey House
Partner with us in supporting the Journey House who provides community and low-cost housing for people in recovery. You can give by writing “Journey House” on the memo of your check or selecting it in the online options.
Shirts are a fun way to show support and belonging at Stillmeadow. In addition to the main Stillmeadow logo, we have shirts for Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, York City Campus and Stillmeadow Childcare. Submit your order by April 21 at https://24stillmeadowchurch.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
Congratulations
To those baptized on Easter Sunday at the Stillmeadow Lane Campus and the York City Campus! Let’s pray for each of them as they enter the next phase of their spiritual growth and journey.
At the SLC we had Anna Martin, Destiny and Jacob and Jamison Specht, and Coby Keller in the 9:00 Service. Then Aaron Kidwell, Hailee Botterbusch, Chase Spicer, Stephanie Moffitt, Giuliana and Kyleigh Paugh, Taylor Caufield, Trey Kunkle and Gwendalynn Bode in the 10:30 service. And at YCC we baptized Izaiah Caban, Avriana Byrd, Charlette and Anastasia Snyder, Alexis Lake and Izabella Figlioli!
Condolences
The family of Rebecca O’Neil. Rebecca passed away March 11th.
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 the words of the angel:
“Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. HE HAS RISEN! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’” Mark 16:6-7
Let’s go and tell…
Pastor Josh and the Stillmeadow Team
Special Announcement About Pastor Rachel Zeigler
Dear Stillmeadow Family,
I write this with a hope-filled heart on God’s future for His church. This Easter morning, Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene, our sister church on the Mid-Atlantic District, announced that our very own Pastor Rachel Zeigler has accepted the call to be their lead pastor.
Please see a brief video announcement from Pastor Rachel here.
This is a bittersweet announcement. We are so grateful for the season of life and ministry we have had with Pastor Rachel and her husband Ben. Rachel has attended Stillmeadow since 2001, served since 2003, been employed at Stillmeadow since 2011, received her district license in 2019 and ordination in 2022. Through all that, she and Ben have also had their three incredible children (Abby, Luke and Jacob) who have also left their mark on us. We are going to miss them all in York. But as God continues to lead the Zeiglers, He will continue to lead our kids and families and kids ministry team.
Celebrations
We are planning a time of celebration and sending at Stillmeadow. Plus, Hagerstown will have an installation service and we think it’d be awesome to show our support there. Both of those dates are yet to be chosen, but we will be sure to let you know when they are so you can join us in honoring her time of service and cheering her on in the next season.
UPDATE: Pastor Rachel’s Farewell Send Off Potluck is April 28, 5-7PM at Stillmeadow
What’s next for Stillnaz Kids Ministry?
This announcement means that we are moving into a new season for our kids ministry. This season will feature four basic overlapping phases. As we go through this season, we will be intentional about keeping you informed about the process (farewell party, interviews, etc).
Phase 1: Farewell Celebrations and Grieving
Phase 2: Interim Prayer Season
Phase 3: Search Season
Phase 4: Welcome and Integration of New Leader
Prayer
Join me in prayer through these phases.
…for the Zeigler’s and Hagerstown Church of the Nazarene.
…for the kids and their families.
…for the yet to be determined interim leader and kids ministry team and volunteers.
…for the yet to be determined permanent leader.
Need to talk?
If you have memories or questions or ideas or concerns through this season, please feel free to reach out to Rachel (pastorrachel@stillnaz.com) or Josh (pastorjosh@stillnaz.com).
Grace and Peace through Christ our Rock, the Head of the body of believers, and our Guide for the Road,
Pastor Josh
Good Friday, Easter and VBS2024
Dear Church Family,
Now, for today’s Lenten Devotional from Lorraine Lauer.
John 13: 8b~Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.”
I witnessed two foot washing ceremonies in my life that have truly impacted me in a powerful way. The first time was at my daughter’s wedding in 2020 and the second time was at Stillmeadow’s Maundy Thursday Lenten Service in 2023.
I used to view foot washing as an outdated “religious ritual.” And if I’m brutally honest, I’m ashamed to say that I thought it was a rather gross practice to get down and clean someone’s feet. However, now that I have a better understanding of this custom, I’m happy to say that I embrace the absolute pure beauty of this sacrificial practice. God is teaching me the importance of humility and pure servanthood.
The early Christian church introduced this custom for us to imitate the humility and selfless love of Jesus, who washed His disciple’s feet at the Last Supper. If we desire to partner with Jesus to love and serve better, we must allow Him to wash our dirty feet clean to walk in humility to build His Kingdom. HE is our only hope to walk righteously and clean.
Are you willing to humble yourself to serve your world sacrificially this Lenten season and beyond?
What is God calling you to surrender in humility today?
Lorraine Lauer
PS…here are other ways to engage the Lenten Season
Good Friday Service
Tuesday and Wednesday night we walked through the first 9 stations of the cross and on Good Friday we will walk through the final 5 into the tomb with Jesus. Join us at 7PM on Good Friday (March 29) on our Stillmeadow Lane Campus for a time of powerful prayer and reflection on the price God paid for us.
Easter Services on Sunday
And on Easter morning, let us celebrate that Christ has risen! We have prepared for 10+ baptisms at each of our services and are looking forward with great anticipation for what God has in store for each of us!
Bring a friend and join us at 9:00 and 10:30 at our Stillmeadow Lane Campus or 11 at our York City Campus!
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 Palm Sunday (Mar 24) Service
Stillmeadow Lane Service—Pastor Josh Kleinfeld
York City Campus-Casey Harrison
Vacation Bible School 24
VBS24 is all about the good news of Easter! You can register your children (3yrs-5th grade) and invite your friends now. You can also begin praying for the event and volunteer. Click the buttons 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).
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 Kids Ministry Team for VBS or on a regular basis. And click the “Serve” button below for more opportunities.
Kids Ministry - Join an incredible team of people investing in and growing with the youngest generation of believers at Stillmeadow. If you’re interested in regularly serving on Sunday morning, click the button below and select any of the options under “Kids Ministry.” If you’re interested in serving with our Vacation Bible School (June 10-13), sign up at www.stillnaz.com/vbsvolunteer24.
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.
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 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