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Stone Church ~ The Church on the Green

The purpose of Stone Church is to be an inviting, spiritual community of Christ, engaging in worship that inspires and challenges us to learn and grow as we reach out in caring and service, trusting in the love of God.

WORSHIP IN JANUARY

January 3, 2016 – Epiphany of the Lord (Communion)

Isaiah 60:1–6 Arise, shine for your light has come.

Psalm 72:1–7, 10–14 A prayer for guidance and support for the king

Ephesians 3:1–12 Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles

Matthew 2:1–12 The coming of the Wise Men Told by Donna Goodfriend

Sermon: ―Knock, Knock‖ – Scott Leonard, CLP preaching

January 10, 2016 – Baptism of the Lord (Communion)

Isaiah 43:1–7 The Lord has redeemed Israel.

Told by Peter Massi

Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is over the waters.

Acts 8:14–17 Peter and John give Samaria the gift of the Spirit. Told by Sherry Robinson

Luke 3:15–17, 21–22 John baptizes Jesus.

Sermon: ―The Force Awakens‖ – Scott Leonard, CLP preaching

January 17, 2016 – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Isaiah 62:1–5 The vindication and salvation of Zion

Psalm 36:5–10 God’s love is steadfast.

1 Corinthians 12:1–11 There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.

John 2:1–11 The wedding at Cana Told by Donna Goodfriend

Rev. Helen Tracy preaching

January 24, 2016 – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10 Ezra reads the scriptures in public.

Psalm 19 The heavens are telling.

1 Corinthians 12:12–31a The church is the body of Christ.

Luke 4:14–21 Jesus teaches in the synagogue in Nazareth. Told by Elizabeth Smith

Sermon: ―Who Are You?‖ – Scott Leonard preaching

January 31, 2016 – 4th Sunday after Epiphany Jeremiah 1:4–10 Jeremiah's call and commission. Told by Donna Goodfriend

Psalm 71:1–6 In you, O Lord, I take refuge.

1 Corinthians 13:1–13 Love is the more excellent way.

Told by Sherry Robinson & Scott Leonard

Luke 4:21–30 Jesus angers those in the synagogue.

Sermon: ―I Don‘t Know How to Love Him‖ – Scott Leonard preaching

January 2016January 2016

Time Keeps on Slipping into the Future

The early Roman calendar designated March 1 as the New Year and the calendar had

just ten months, beginning with March; the time between December (decem Latin for

―ten‖) and March was just called ―winter‖. Around 700 B.C.E. January and February

were added. January was named for Janus, the most an-

cient of the Roman Gods, who became known as the God

of Gates and Doors, of Beginnings and Endings, and was

represented with a double-faced head, each looking in op-

posite directions. In 153 B.C.E. the New Year was moved to January 1 to

match the term of office for the newly elected Roman consuls (they had politics

even then).

And so now we celebrate the New Year here in January. We change our calendars, we write the wrong year on

our checks for a month, and make resolutions. We reflect on the past year and wonder about the New Year.

Looking back we‘ve had a lot of change at Stone. The Reverend Dennis Dewey retired at the end of June and

I assumed all the pastoral responsibilities as a part-time lay pastor (in Presbyterian parlance a ―Commissioned

Ruling Elder‖—it‘s a long story). Since then I‘ve conducted two funerals and two baptisms, have done com-

munion with our homebound, and continue to work with our area ministers (the ―Clinton Area Ministerium‖)

on ecumenical activities. We started a Sunday school class again along with a ―Conversation with Children‖

during our worship service. We‘ve stepped up our social media a bit (find us on FaceBook!) and continue to

explore ways to reach out to the world.

And we have lot going on as we look forward. January is a busy month for us. We have lunches after worship

most every Sunday in January with different activities (see more details elsewhere in the newsletter). Among

other things we‘ll see a local film about religion and worship in our area. We‘ll review how we‘re doing with

our plans from our church leadership retreat we had in October. We‘ll have our annual congregational meet-

ing on January 24 when we will hear about the past year and elect elders and deacons for the future.

And we have a busy liturgical (worship) month. At the beginning of the month we continue the twelve days of

Christmas until Epiphany on January 6, celebrating the arrival of the Magi to the Christ child (probably a cou-

ple of years after his birth). A week later we commemorate the (adult) Baptism of Jesus. Then we have a few

weeks of Ordinary (―ordered‖) Time until Lent starts in February.

So much to do and it seems not enough time to do it. Time keeps on slipping into the future. Fortunately, we

know the Spirit is with us in that future until that time when we are all together in one spirit in the kingdom of

God.

Shalom,

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Mission January 2016 - Lunch and Learning

January will bring a change of pace to our Mission activities. Rather than asking your mainly monetary support for local,

national and international causes, January will not involve any financial obligations. Instead, it is hoped that you will

spend an hour or so after church enjoying lunch and participating in some study and conversation.

January 3 and 10 we will be watching In God’s House, Clintonian Rob Knight‘s documentary about religion in Utica.

This fascinating work highlights both the diversity of worship opportunities and the changed cultural mix of the city of

Utica. Additionally, for many of us, these pictures will be a chance to see just how the streets and buildings of the city

are being altered. On January 10, in addition to finishing our viewing of In God’s House, Mr. Knight will be joining us

to offer his unique perspective regarding God‘s presence in Utica and to answer any questions we might have.

On January 17 our luncheon theme will again be change. But this time, the changes we will examine will be those at

Stone Church. We will talk about the changes proposed during our October 2015 retreat and the progress (or lack of

progress) that has occurred as we have moved forward towards implementing these plans.

The final luncheon in this series will be on January 24, the date of our Annual meeting. Our luncheon will be a finale to

2015 and the first of many programs that will make up our 2016 worship year at Stone Church.

I sincerely hope you will plan to join us for this January 2016 lunch and learning series. The opportunity to both enjoy

time with each other and unique perspectives on God in our community should be a great treat for everyone.

Mary Ann Stiefvater

Annual Congregational Meeting - January 24

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Stone Presbyterian Church will be held during worship on Sunday,

January 24, 2016 in the sanctuary for the purposes of receiving reports, electing officers, concurring in the Ses-

sion‘s 2016 budget, voting on a change in the by-laws regarding the number of people required on session and the

board of deacons, and acting on any other business that may be properly brought before the congregation. All ac-

tive members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to vote.

Wanted: Your Per Capita!

Please note that per capita payments for 2016 are now

being readily accepted!!! Our per capita charge this

year is $37 per member (same as last year). The church

is assessed this amount for each member on the mem-

bership roll. The per capita is the cost of our represen-

tative democracy as a church and supports the meetings

and operations of the Presbytery, Synod and General

Assembly. Please consider sending your per capita ei-

ther directly to the church office (P.O. Box 33, Clinton,

NY 13323) or enclosing it in your pledge envelope.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Early Pledges Wanted

Because of heating bills, cash flow is

more of a problem for our church in the

winter months (January through April)

than summer months, even during a rela-

tively warm winter. Session is asking

folks to consider giving more of their

pledge upfront, if possible.

We will, of course, keep good track of

what you have paid towards your pledge.

Questions? See Peter Massi.

Country Pantry needs your help

Thanks to your generosity, The Country Pantry was

able to give each family new towels this year. Also, the

Clinton Shoe Center had given Donna Goodfriend 12

pairs of children boots which also went to The Pantry.

For the month of January we will collect soup, espe-

cially those with meat. In February we will collect

cans of fruit.

Once again, thank you for

supporting our needy

neighbors.

Judy LaGasse

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A Special Thank You From Your Deacons

Thank you…thank you!!! We, your deacons, want to thank all of our Church Family for all the extra money you put in

the collection plate on the 1st Sunday of each month. We can‘t believe all we have been able to do because of all your

generous contributions. We also want to thank those of you who send us a special offering from time to time to help

with our calling. We thought it would be nice to let you know where some of your money goes.

Coffee, cream and sugar for coffee hour and ALL extra activities and events

Paper products

Cards and stamps

Hearing aid and microphone batteries

People in our church and community that are in need

$50 in memory of Rev. Dave Robinson

$150 toward the new dishwasher

Candles for the Sanctuary and Dining Room

Wedding gift for Peter and Emily Massi

Graduation gifts for Peter Massi and Adam Blanks

Rose bush, plaque and some food for Dennis‘s retirement

Palms for Easter

Chair pads

Country Pantry

Cakes (Scott‘s installation; Birthdays -- Emily, Trudy and Gil; Moving away -- the Blankses and Steve McVey;

Consecration Sunday and two baptisms)

This is just to name a few items…there are many more!!!! Your Deacons supply all the goodies for hospitality after

Church each Sunday. We also supply a lot of the food that we have at all the luncheons after Church.

We couldn‘t do all we do without your financial help. Please remember the Deacons the first of each month. We so

deeply appreciate it.

Love and Peace…Your Deacons

Bible Study

The group is currently meeting

in the old pastor‘s study at 6 p.m.

every other Monday evening.

Our next meeting is scheduled

for January 18.

Please join us as we discuss our

current topic which is ―Prayer

that Works.‖ All are welcome.

Questions? Contact Donna Goodfriend or Emily

Massi.

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Historical Period Revisited—A Glimpse into Stone Church‘s Past

The Hastings Family

In November‘s issue you learned about Thomas Hastings and his contribution to church music. But what about his par-

ents Dr. Seth and Eunice Hastings, his siblings and their contributions to the community? We appreciate the information

that Dr. Lee Hastings Bristol shared with the historical society on October 3, 1974 about his Clinton ancestors. Dr. Bris-

tol came to Stone Church‘s 100th year celebration in February of 1978 and also presided at the plaque ceremony for Tho-

mas Hastings in May of 1978.

According to family records the Hastings family arrived in Clinton during the winter of 1797 where cultivated fields

were partially cleared of logs and trees and the neighboring houses were hidden by denser forests. The family described

the district school as sort of a lumber box and the unfinished meeting-house like an open barn. The school was used for

worship until the meeting-house was enclosed.

Dr. Hastings Sr. and Eunice had 11 children, three of whom were born after

moving here. One daughter died in infancy and one in early childhood. Dr.

Hastings and his gentle, patient wife trained their children to fill useful posi-

tions in life. The oldest child, Seth Hastings Jr. (1780-1861) practiced medi-

cine with his father and was Clinton‘s leading doctor for nearly half a century.

―…As the church choir leader until laid aside in l851 by illness, he conducted

singing on Communion Sabbaths and at all social gatherings. His home was a

home of generous hospitality where music was a leading part of the entertain-

ment….it has been said that one ‗could seldom pass the old brick mansion

(now the Hayes Natl. Bank, or NBT) without hearing either vocal or instru-

mental music, or both.‖ Seth Jr.‘s son John, along with Professor Root,

founded the Rural Art Society. Another child Eurotus Hastings married Grover

Cleveland‘s niece and became a missionary in Ceylon and a third son George

Hastings became a District Attorney, a member of Congress, and a judge.

Dr. Hastings Sr.‘s daughter Betsey (1782-1876) married Dr. Elnathan Judd. Her eldest son Dr. Gerrit Parmele Judd prac-

ticed medicine in the Hawaiian Islands as a missionary. Later, he became Hawaii‘s Secretary of State and Minister of

Finance.

As stated before in the November newsletter, Dr. Hastings Sr.‘s son Thomas devoted his life to teaching and writing

church music. Seth Sr.‘s other sons Euortus became a banker; Charles a publisher and book seller; Truman and Orlando

were lawyers; Albert a postmaster; and daughter Eunice also became a physician in the community.

As a family, they were devout churchgoers. Dr. Seth Hastings, Sr. in his gratefulness to God drew up a Family Covenant,

which many of the family later joined him in signing. It read (in part): ―In view of the past goodness of God to me and

my family, and in the firm belief that a covenant-keeping God will abundantly bless those families that call on His name,

I would recommend to my children to set apart some portion of the first Sabbath evening of every month, between the

hours of eight and eleven o‘clock, for a season of special prayer to the Father of mercies for the influences of His blessed

spirit on me and on themselves…and that each head of a family shall keep it ever in charge…so that the fear of the Lord

may remain with them forever….‖

Besides the importance of their faith, the Hastings family‘s love of music took priority in their family gatherings‘ enter-

tainment.

Midge Bakos

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No Cooking Necessary!

Many thanks to all of the Stone Church

members and friends who faithfully serve

dinner each month at Hope House. Your

efforts are greatly appreciated!

As always, volunteers are needed on the fourth Monday

of each month at 3:00 p.m. A sign-up sheet is in the

back of the sanctuary.

Questions? Call Ceil Gilbert, 853-8289.

Hope House‘s Wish List

This month‘s wish list includes the following: deodor-

ant, razors, conditioner, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving

cream, coffee, sugar, creamer, rags, oven mitts, and

prayers. Please leave items in the narthex.

Questions? Call Ceil Gilbert, 853-8289.

Fair Trade Shoppe Update

Our shop has had another incredible year with sales since January 1, 2015, totaling $30,862,26. This is beyond our wild-

est dreams of a few years ago, and confirms our belief that God continues to bless this enterprise and has a purpose for

Stone Presbyterian Church to continue in its current location.

Most of our profits this year have gone right back into purchasing more items, but we also hired Jesse Miller to renovate

half of our storage space and also the former Scout office. This back room can now be used as a dressing room for cus-

tomers to try on clothing. We still have the middle storage room to renovate, and will do that soon. This fall, we began

making monthly contributions of $500 to the church to help with the cost of utilities. Also, in the planning stages, is the

purchase of display items so that we can make better use of the shop space.

As I read the year-end greetings from our various suppliers, I am struck by how important this work is. The companies

we work with do far more than sell products to us. UPAVIM, for example, runs a Montessori Day Care Program in

which students are learning to read and do basic addition before graduating to kindergarten. They also have a school for

children K-6th and a library. Four years ago, BeadforLife began the Street Business School, which gives entrepreneurial

training and mentoring to impoverished women. Not only does this program now serve more woman than does the Bead

jewelry program, they have begun sharing their model with non-profits worldwide. It is humbling to realize how God is

using us to make such a difference in the world for so many people.

Our shop is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and also the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. We offer gift certificates, accept credit cards and are handicapped accessible. For more information, call 315-853-

2933, visit our website at http://www.stonepres.org/ or like us on Facebook.

Lauralyn Kolb

Heartfelt Thanks

A sincere thank you to all the people who volunteered

at Hope House during 2015. My apologies if I have

left anyone out. Your help was appreciated tremen-

dously. Serving at Hope House is a very rewarding

hands-on way of practicing your faith.

Thanks to;

Mary Chamberlain

Kelly Corrisante

Anne Dunn

Paul Dunn

Carol Fobes

Gerry Gogel

Emily Hughes

Gary & Judy LaGasse

Rosie Lockwood

Bev Miller

Deb Prody

John Stiefvater

Grace Whittemore

Ceil Gilbert, Hope House Coordinator

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Don‘t forget the Deacons!

Please keep the Deacons in mind on the first Sunday of

each month. All of the loose money collected on those

Sundays goes to support the ministry of the Deacons.

Missing!

Stone‘s white parament that sometimes adorns the

communion table is missing. It symbolizes days and

seasons of joy and marks pivotal events in the life of

Christ. Please let us know if you have seen it.

See what‘s happening at Stone!

A celebration of Wilma Lawson’s

90th birthday! Wilma with friends and family

We also celebrated

Connor Blenis’ 1st birthday.

December 27 worship at Stone

Wilma enjoys cake and coffee.

The Dunn clan − Anne and Paul with

children and grandchildren

Donna and Kristen Goodfriend

and Joe Hernandez

Sarah Stauter speaks about mission opportunities.

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Christmas at the Corner 2015

7 C’s Café Workers

Pat Joseph Rachel Wahlberg Buzz Joseph Nikole Wahlberg

Sherry Robinson Sue Gaffney Brooke Villiere Samantha Gaffney

Dave Joseph Cadence Wahlberg Karla Schell Emily Burns

Fair Trade Shoppe and Bake Shop Workers

Lauralyn Kolb Dave White Carol White Julie Rand

Midge Bakos Bev Miller Helen Leonard Anne Dunn

Grace Whittemore Patty Kloidt Mary Chamberlain Donna Godfriend

Emily Hughes Gerry Gogel

An extra thank you to . . .

. . . all who made cookies, candy, and peanut brittle (made by John and Chris

Menard) for the Bake Shop.

. . . Ceil Gilbert for advertising and making posters and distributing them.

. . . Buzz and Pat Joseph and Sherry Robinson for buying food and preparing

it for the Café.

. . . Judy and Gary LaGasse and Eliza Fletcher for putting together the cookie

plates.

. . . Rob Kolb and the St. Mary‘s Church choir for their musical entertainment.

. . . the Stone Church elves (most named above) for setting up the sale and

decorating the sanctuary and the dining room so beautifully (especially

Hal and Linda Rance, Emily and Peter Massi, and Phil Conley).

. . . Scott for always giving a helping hand.

As usual, we heard many compliments from the general public on our church

and the Fair Trade Shoppe.

Our final total was $6290.38. Thank you everyone for a super effort!!!!!

Yummy treats and hand-made items

at the Bake Shop

A steady stream of customers at the

Fair Trade Shoppe

The team of chefs at

the 7 C‘s Cafe

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Deacons‘ Corner

THINKING OF MY MOTHER

I know by the time you are reading this, Advent and Christmas will be over with and the New Year will have

started. But, for me right now, it is the middle of December and I have to submit an article for the January newsletter

in the upcoming week. As I was pondering what to write about my eyes glanced at 3 small books I have on my cof-

fee table. They were Christmas books that were given to my mother by friends. My mother always had them on her

coffee table during the Holiday Season and reread them every year. After my mother passed away, I took the books

and put them out every Christmas also. But, sadly…I don‘t read them every year!!! So, that‘s what I did the past couple

of days. Oh, mother…how I wish you were here so we could share these tiny little treasures together!!!

The first one is ―A Cup Of Christmas Tea‖ by Tom Hegg. This heartwarming poem brings the meaning of Christmas

joyfully to life. A man goes to visit his ailing Great Aunt and while there, peace and love and a wonderful Christmas

spirit surround the two of them over a cup of Christmas tea.

The second book is ―The Christmas Box‖ by Richard Paul Evans. This book was never intended to be published…it was

just written as an expression of love for his two daughters. This little treasure will cause you to rejoice in the blessings of

the season. Evans reminds the reader that the only way we can really love one another is by accepting the greatest gift of

all ever given…that of a father who ―so loved His children that He sent His son that we might someday return to Him.‖

You will need to wipe away tears when it is revealed what is in the Christmas Box.

The third book is ―A Special Christmas Blessing…Just For You‖ by Douglas Pegals. The best gifts aren‘t the kind that

are tied up in ribbons and bows…they are those that are wrapped up in hope and joy. The most precious gifts are all the

blessings we wish for the special people in our lives. I wish all of you a year that holds so many wonderful and unex-

pected blessings. The above author had a wonderful message in his book called:

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE NEW YEAR & NEW BEGINNINGS

―I know you might be wondering what will happen in the next chapter of your life.

If there are any changes to deal with in the year ahead, there‘s no better advice than this: Just do your best! Make sure

you stay strong enough to move ahead because there are some wonderful rewards waiting for you……

It won‘t make sense right away, but I promise you: over the course of time, answers will come, decisions will prove

to be the right ones, and the path will be easier to see. Here are some things you can do that will help to see you

through……

You can have hope….because it works wonders for those who have it. You can be optimistic because people who

expect things to turn out for the best often set the stage to receive a beautiful result. You can put things in perspective

because some things are important and others are definitely not. You can remember that beyond the clouds the sun is

still shining. You can meet each challenge and give it all you‘ve got. You can count your blessings. You can be

inspired to climb your ladders and have some nice long talks with your wishing stars. You can be strong and patient.

You can be gentle and wise.

And…..you can believe in happy endings…..because YOU are the author of the story of your life!!!!‖

Happy 2016 to all of you………Love and peace from me……and my mom.

Linda Rance for the Deacons

Remember in Prayer

If you would like to add someone to our prayer list or

would like to receive the prayer list for daily prayer,

please contact the church office at 853-2933 or go to

our website stonepres.org and click “Prayer Request.”

Please note that we will remove names after six weeks

if we haven’t received an update or request to keep

them on.

- Wilma Lawson

- Doris Locke

- Danuta & Boleslaw (Ewa‘s parents)

- The homeless

- Ewa Lawrence

- Family of Mildred Schell

- Carole Grove

- Dani Rance

- Courtney Britcher Gus and family

- Family of Susanne Deborah Henderson Stickles

- Judy Raney

- Family of C. Davis Robinson

- Chris Woods & his family

- Amy, Eric Sornesen‘s fiancé, & family

- Family of Erik Sornesen

- Anne Reynolds & family

- Family of Ann Conley

- Refugees

- Joann

- Refugees

- Homeless

January Birthdays

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1 - Frank Milana

5 - Cynthia Crossley

12 - Mark Harrington

Doug Lockwood

14 - Cole Cushman

17 - Frank Whittemore

21 - Doris Siedsma

Kurt Whittemore

22 - John Stiefvater

28 - Beverley Sullivan

Alizah Fletcher

Happy Birthday, Bev Sullivan!

Former Stone Church deacon and Village of Clinton

Clerk Beverley Sullivan will be 94 on January 28. She

still enjoys ceramics class at the Masonic Home. You

may have seen her in an ad on TV recently.

Best wishes, Bev!

When can I use the labyrinth?

The labyrinth is

available in the

Stone Church

sanctuary for those

who would like to

use it for prayer

and meditation.

The church is open Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m.

to 12:30 p.m. In addition, the church is open Thursdays

while the Fair Trade Shoppe is open until 6:30 p.m.

Using the Hearing Assistance Devices

Unfortunately, some of us sometimes have some diffi-

culty in hearing the wonderful sermons that are pre-

sented each week either by our Pastor Scott Leonard or

whoever the guest preacher may be.

For those of you who are not aware, the Church has

available some small pieces of equipment that are de-

signed to amplify the sound and aid you with this an-

noying problem. They are called hearing assistance

devices and they are located on the table at the back of

the Church in a small box. There are four of them and

they have been recently outfitted with new batteries and

checked to make sure they are in proper working order.

They are relatively easy to use and if you would like to

try one, please help yourself.

If you would like some assistance, please just ask John

Menard or Scott Leonard and they would be more than

happy to show you the ropes. People have commented

that these items have made a big difference for them in

enjoying Sunday morning.

John Menard

Visit stonepres.org for all the

latest at Stone Church!

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Find us on FaceBook

Besides our web page (stonepres.org) you can now also find Stone Church on FaceBook at

www.facebook.com/stonepres! We‘ll use our FaceBook page for more frequent updates of events and

commentary on the activities in our church and around us.

January Happenings at Stone

1-1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1-3 2nd Sunday after Christmas Day

9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship (Communion - traditional) with Scott Leonard

11:30 a.m. Luncheon with documentary In God’s House

1-4 6 p.m. Bible Study

1-7 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

1-9 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

1-10 Baptism of the Lord

9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship (Communion - intinction) with Scott Leonard

11:30 a.m. Luncheon with documentary In God’s House

1-11 7 p.m. Session meeting

1-13 8:30 a.m. Clinton Area Ministerium meeting - Lutheran Home

1-14 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

1-17 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Helen Tracy

11:30 a.m. Luncheon with retreat review

Deacons‘ meeting

1-18 6 p.m. Bible Study

1-21 Newsletter deadline

10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

7 p.m. WEP meeting

1-24 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Scott Leonard

11:30 a.m. Luncheon with Annual Meeting

1-25 3 p.m. Hope House

1-27 10 a.m. Presbytery meeting - Presbyterian Home

1-28 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

1-31 4th Sunday after Epiphany

9 a.m. Choir

10:30 a.m. Worship with Scott Leonard

Please note…

The deadline for the February

issue of the newsletter is Thurs-

day, January 21. Contact Midge

Bakos, editor, at 853-2951 with

questions or comments.

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Rev. Gerald R. Platz, Pastor Emeritus

Director of Music: G. Roberts Kolb Sexton: Jesse Miller

Office Manager: Peggy Weldon Clerk of Session: Sherry Robinson

Treasurer: Peter Massi Newsletter Editor: Midge Bakos

Office: 315-853-2933 email: stonepres@verizon.net

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Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.; Church Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Newsletter team

Many thanks to Midge Bakos,

Trudi Christeler, Ceil Gilbert,

and Emily Hughes who have

collated, folded, taped and

labeled this issue of The Corner

Stone just for you!

To see a color version of this newsletter in pdf format, visit stonepres.org.