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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 MAY

May 1, 2016 – Sixth Sunday of Easter – The Lord’s Supper

Acts 16:9–15 Paul baptizes Lydia, the first Christian in Europe. Told by Anne Dunn

Psalm 67 Let the people praise God.

Revelation 21:10, 22–22:5 The holy new Jerusalem comes down.

John 5:1–9 Jesus heals a paralyzed man.

Sermon: ―The Final Frontier‖ – Scott Leonard, CLP preaching

May 5, 2016 - Ascension of the Lord

May 8, 2016 – Seventh of Easter

Acts 16:16–34 Paul and Silas in prison

Psalm 97 The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice.

Revelation 22:12–14,16–17,20–21 The end of John's visions

John 17:20−26 A prayer for “oneness”

Sermon: ―‗Oneness‘ in a Divided World‖ – Rob Kolb, preaching

May 15, 2016 – Pentecost – The Lord’s Supper

Acts 2:1–21 The Spirit rushes down on the disciples. Told by Elizabeth Smith

Psalm 104:24–34, 35b The Spirit of God renews the earth.

Romans 8:14–17 The Spirit prays with and through us.

John 14:8–17 [25–27] Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: ―Prophesy!‖ – Scott Leonard, CLP preaching

May 22, 2016 – Trinity Sunday

Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31 The divine Wisdom was with God in the Beginning.

Psalm 8 How excellent thy name!

Romans 5:1–5 God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit.

John 16:12–15 The Spirit guides us in truth.

Sermon: ―Three in One – But Don‘t Pick One‖ – Scott Leonard preaching

May 29, 2016 – Second Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 18:20–21 [22–29] 30–39 Elijah and the prophets of Baal.

Psalm 96 Sing to the Lord a new song.

Galatians 1:1–12 Beware of false gospels.

Luke 7:1–10 Jesus heals a centurion’s slave. Told by Donna Goodfriend

Sermon: ―An Encounter with False Prophets‖ – Rob Kolb preaching

May 2016May 2016

May Flowers

―Sweet April showers / Do spring May flowers.‖ So wrote English poet and

farmer Thomas Tusser in 1557 in a collection of writings he called A Hun-

dreth Good Pointes of Husbandrie. For us in Central New York this is par-

ticularly true. For while cherry blossoms may bloom in Washington D.C.

in early April, it is not until May or even June before we have flowers in

bloom here.

And our liturgical calendar blooms as well. Forty days after Easter, the Res-

urrection of Christ, on Thursday May 5 we celebrate Ascension, the day Jesus

was carried up into heaven, as recorded by the author of the Gospel of Luke and his sequel the Acts of the

Apostles (with some curious differences between the two stories). Ten days later we celebrate Pentecost

(―fiftieth‖), the day ―divided tongues, as of fire‖ descended on the disciples of Jesus and ―all of them were

filled with the Holy Spirit.‖ A week later we celebrate the mystery of the Trinity, the only church holiday that

is for a doctrine (belief) rather than an event − the belief that God is three ―persons‖, Father (Creator), Son

(Redeemer), and Holy Spirit (Sustainer) and yet still one God. Then we close out the month with the start of

Ordinary (Ordinal or Ordered) Time, a time of over six months with no church holidays.

It is a time to celebrate and ponder these mysteries of our faith, what they mean to us, what we are to do as a

result of them. It is a time when the gospels close out their story of Jesus on earth, the start of the disciples

(―students‖, ―followers‖) becoming apostles (―messenger‖, ―sent forth‖), and the unveiling to the early church

over time of how God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are one and the same. It is kind of like graduation day or

more accurately commencement (―begin together‖) because we do not celebrate these mysteries for the sake of

celebration, but because they lead us to go out and do acts as apostles of Christ. It is a time for us to bloom

and spread the joy, power, and comfort of the Risen Christ in all that we do and say.

So as students graduate from college, as gardens and crops are planted, as we celebrate Mother‘s Day the first

Sunday of the month and commemorate those who gave their lives for our country on Memorial Day at the end

of the month, know and remember that God is with us in all those events and activities just as he is in every

moment of our lives.

Shalom,

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Coffee Cans, Good Intentions and Earthquakes

When I was quite young, my parents had very little money for extras. We definitely lived with ba-

sics and not much else. Despite money being scarce, every day loose change would be put in a

clean coffee can that sat on my parents‘ dresser. Sometimes the change might come from pockets;

sometimes it was a coin found on a sidewalk and saved for the can. As we grew older, we practiced

addition and approximation skills from the coffee can contents. We also anticipated my Dad saying,

―A few more days and we might be able to …‖ and he would mention something we wanted,

needed or could contribute to church. Sometimes it was something boring like paint or a church

collection for some need I often didn‘t understand, but once in a while it was for ice cream or a

candy bar! What a treat. Most importantly, we learned that ―extras‖ didn‘t just happen; you had to consider and save for

special expenditures.

As an adult, I too have a loose change container on my dresser. Unfortunately, I am not as disciplined as I remember my

parents being, and I only empty change into the container when my wallet starts leaking money or feels too heavy. And

while it is always my intention to donate this money to our Deacons or to support other Mission projects, I forget to

bring it to church at the right time or I don‘t get around to counting it. Despite the fact there are multitudinous opportuni-

ties to use this money well, my follow through is spotty even though my intentions might be good.

The last few days, it would be hard to miss the news of the severity of the damages from the strong earthquakes that have

occurred in Japan and Ecuador. Whole villages have been decimated and thousands of people are without the basic ne-

cessities of clean water, food and shelter. We remember those people in our prayers and talk about how fortunate we are

to not live in an earthquake prone region.

A perfect opportunity to make a meaningful contribution for the earthquake victims will occur in June when we support

relief efforts during what we designate as Tool and Blanket Sunday. This annual event, occurring on Father‘s Day, cen-

ters on world-wide disaster relief and empowerment of displaced people. Stone Church has participated in this Blanket

Sunday campaign for many years and many of us are very familiar with this effort. But despite its familiarity, I‘m not

sure that too many of us really plan ahead for this event.

On behalf of the Mission Committee, I would like to suggest

you consider the possibilities of a coffee can on the dresser. The

Blanket and Tool Sunday collection will be taken about 6

weeks after you receive this May issue of The Corner Stone.

Instead of scrambling to find cash or hurrying to write a check

on that Sunday, I invite each of you to select a clean coffee can

or some other appropriate container to place on your dresser.

Each day, put your loose change in this can with the thought

that these funds will be part of your support for world-wide

disaster relief on Blanket and Tool Sunday. And as you empty that change, say a short prayer for those people whose

lives have been so challenged by a natural disaster. I am willing to guess your Blanket and Tool Sunday contribution will

be a lot more generous and meaningful. And yes, if you have been especially diligent in saving your change, you might

want to indulge in a candy bar or an ice cream.

Mary Ann Stiefvater

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Clinton Area Ministerium Community Canned Food Drive a Success!

On a glorious, sunny day - Saturday April 16 - at the

Village Green Gazebo we collected 67 bags and boxes

of 518 items of food plus $110 for The Country Food

Pantry!

The Clinton Area Ministerium, the group of pastors

from local churches who meet regularly to plan ecu-

menical activities, decided we should do a community

food drive for our local Country Pantry in Clark Mills.

According to its director, Mary Zimbler, they always

need protein items and canned fruit and their greatest

need is during the summer, since the kids are home all

day and donations are down.

We were blessed to have Tacie and Tony Languein from the

Resurrection Assembly of God volunteer to bring a band that

included Rick Denner and Josh Byrne of the ―Empty Tree

Worship Band.‖ It was wonderful music that filled the Vil-

lage Green and people commented how much they enjoyed it

from their houses and in the stores.

Thanks to all who

helped out with the

planning and exe-

cution! We‘re

already gearing up

for next year to be

even bigger!

Scott Leonard, Secretary/Treasurer

Clinton Area Ministerium

Patty Fox and John Pick from St. James Church

Scott Leonard with Mary Zimbler and

Bev Covell from The Country Pantry

Festival of Sacred Song

All are invited to attend the Spring Festival of Song in the Welsh Tradition on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Holland

Patent‘s First Presbyterian Church, 7835 Park Place, Holland Patent. Leading the singing will be conductor Jay G. Wil-

liams III. He will be accompanied by Susan Bartholomew on the organ and Jeanne Jones on the piano. Special music

will be provided by David Kolb.

Following the singing, a ―te bach‖ (afternoon tea) will be held in the social hall. All are welcome to attend.

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

Early Settlers’ Arrival and New Beginnings---Part II

After the arrival of the first eight families in March of 1787, other families moved in from Connecticut and Massachu-

setts making a total of 20 families by October. The forefathers tell of how warmly the newcomers were welcomed and

were treated kindly by nearby neighbors. They helped each other in felling trees, cutting them into suitable lengths, strip-

ping the bark, piling the logs and covering the roofs. Soon fields of corn and pumpkins began to ripen on the cleared

lands. A new community had begun and grew rapidly.

However in 1789 came the threat of famine. The flour was gone and the supply of corn and meal nearly exhausted. The

last year‘s crop of potatoes was consumed and the new crop had not matured. With no money in the settlement people

turned to searching the forests for nuts and leeks and even hunted game. The people turned to a miller named Isaac Paris

living in Fort Plain. With generosity and without hesitation, he loaded a flatboat with flour and meal sending it up the

Mohawk River to the Oriskany, met there by some settlers who transferred the cargo by canoe by means of paddles,

ropes, and setting poles up the Oriskany to the Clinton grist mill. Settlers transferred the food by ox-cart to their homes

amid much rejoicing. The settlers could not pay with money but pledged to pay with supplies of ginseng in the fall. It

grew plentifully here and the roots were gathered in bundles and dried—a very marketable product in those years.

As the community grew, the need for a regular place of worship spurred them on to build a log cabin of moderate size on

the southeast end of the Village in 1792. Moses Foot had deeded the land on the

(Village Green) as a representative of The Society ―for the sum of $2.50 for the love

and regard of the said Society.‖ In the year 1796, the log church was torn down be-

cause the congregation was now numbering around sixty members. The decision

was made to erect a new House of Worship on the exact same location known as

―The Old White Meeting House‖ patterned after the style of architecture common in

the rural parts of New England. It stood upon a knoll some ten to twelve feet higher

than the present level of the village park, facing the south entrance to the Park. (The

knoll obviously had been removed and leveled at a later date.) The church measured

sixty-five feet long and forty-eight feet wide with white clapboards and topped with

a large square tower. Above the tower was an open belfry and a turret where the

first bell in Oneida County was later hung in 1804. Until the new church was en-

closed, parishioners met for worship in a crude schoolhouse on the corner of what is

now Kellogg St. The picture to the left is a drawing by a former parishioner.

With the settlement still in its infancy, the people built the church by themselves under a plan and minimal supervision

from Mr. Harrison of Paris Hill. They worshiped in the unfinished church once the building was enclosed which was

completed in 1801. Our archives contain the original ledgers showing each parishioner‘s contribution such as hemlock

clapboards, time, nails, skills, etc. Remember, these folks were providing for their families and building their own facili-

ties at the same time.

How was the Meeting House heated in cold weather? Well, for several years, it was not heated at all. ―In those good old

times,‖ says Dr. Gridley, ―the meeting house was warmed in winter by nothing save the fire of devotion and the small

foot stoves allowed to some of the tender sex. When the air was keen one could see little columns of breath rising all

over the church from the lips of the worshipers.‖

Midge Bakos

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MetLife publishes articles in their internal newsletter about their employees and outside activities. Here is one about Sherry Robinson and the Stone Storytellers from their Epic Storytelling of “Stories from the Gospel of Luke” that they performed on Palm Sunday.

The Stone Church Storytellers

Sherry Robinson has worked at MetLife since 1983, when she started in the Auto & Home Division. She currently

works as a Claim Examiner in the Group Life Insurance Department, processing Survivor Benefit Insurance claims as

well as other duties.

Among her many talents, Sherry has a unique gift for telling scriptural stories from the Gospels. What makes this unique

is the stories are told by heart without using the actual scriptures for reference. She is part of a group, known as the

Stone Church Storytellers, who are members of the Stone Presbyterian Church in Clinton, NY. The Stone Church Story-

tellers meet monthly to tell stories and make plans for telling the scriptural texts by heart. They currently practice over

50 different stories from the scriptures.

I‘m very happy to say that I recently had the opportunity to see Sherry and her fellow Storytellers perform live, the eve-

ning of Palm Sunday. This particular performance was at their home church in Clinton, NY. They presented several

stories from the Gospel of Luke, including but not limited to the birth of Jesus, the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal

Son, all told with tremendous passion and exuberance! It is a true performance, to say the least!

I must say that I was more than impressed. I actually found myself in awe of their ability to tell the scriptural stories

without referencing the actual scriptures. It was a phenomenal performance by the entire group of the Stone Church

Storytellers. The group currently has six members who present the various stories from the Gospels in the oral tradition

from which the scriptures originated.

In addition to the Palm Sunday evening performance that I attended, the Stone Church Storytellers generally offer addi-

tional performances throughout the year at various venues, as an outreach to the community. They recently performed at

the Presbyterian Residential Community, in New Hartford, NY and are currently in the planning stages for other venues

and performances throughout the coming year. If you have the opportunity to see this group, I highly recommend mak-

ing the effort to go! It is wonderful experience and most absolutely a family-friendly event!

The Stone Church Storytellers include Anne Dunn, Donna Goodfriend, Scott Leonard, Peter Massi, Sherry Robinson

and Elizabeth Smith.

STORY BY DEBB DEJOSEPH

The Stone Church Storytellers

Peter Massi, Elizabeth Smith,

Scott Leonard, Sherry Robinson,

Anne Dunn, Donna Goodfriend Sherry Robinson

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Credos Revisited

Thank you for participating in reviving our credos this past year. We‘re continuing the idea into the year 2016. ―Credo‖

is the Latin word for ―I believe.‖ If submitting a statement of faith sounds less intimidating than the word ―credo‖ — so

be it. The statement of faith needs only be a paragraph or two but the process does take some time, prayer and prepara-

tion. Perhaps it could be an outgrowth of your daily devotion.

Think about life experiences or struggles that may have shaped your life. How did you come by your faith? Were there

mentors that especially guided you? Was your relationship with God a gradual progression?

Please let Ceil Gilbert or Midge Bakos know if you would like to share your credo or statement of faith.

This month we present Jim Gavett‘s statement of faith.

This I Believe

I have to say, in retrospect, that my faith journey seems to be a long curving, winding road.

Growing up I did not think about faith, God, Jesus, and the Bible very often. Even though I

attended church and Sunday School, I guess I was ―too busy‖ to put much thought into my relig-

ion. My parents encouraged me to become involved in the church, but baseball beat out Jesus

for my attention.

As I aged (matured?) a series of events, people, and experiences helped open my eyes to what I was missing. Slowly but

surely I began to ―see‖ God‘s creation. I began to see and feel all that He has done to me, for me and around me. Maybe,

ironically it was teaching science in school that helped me appreciate what God has done. In teaching life and physical

science, I began to acknowledge there was more to what was on earth than evolution could explain. There is too much

beauty not to have some divine intervention. These are gifts from God.

After an extended absence from church, I started to attend Stone Presbyterian a dozen or so years ago. Listening to

scripture and stories from the Bible helped me see the wonder in Jesus and start the process of letting Him into my

life. His teachings and the way He lived His life are amazing. I enjoy the soothing, calming affect the church service

has, especially after a hectic week.

So, the road is still winding; however, as I talk to people, pray, observe and believe, I hope I will strengthen my faith.

I‘m envious of those who seem so easily to believe and whose faith is strong and steadfast at all times − that their faith

even through tough times is steadfast and strong. I‘m also amazed about those who have had faith at a younger age when

so many other things are going on around to distract you (like baseball). I will continue to travel the winding road, ap-

preciate all I have, and try to reciprocate all that has been gifted to me. This is what I believe.

Jim Gavett

Church Picnic JULY 17, 2016

Save the date…July 17th. The picnic will be at the beautiful home of John and Chris

Menard. It is always a fun time…with great food, great conversation, and great friends!!!

There will be a sign up sheet shortly…and hopefully you can all attend. They also have a

wonderful pool for those who would like to have a swim. Details will follow…but for

now…mark your calendars!!!! You won‘t want to miss this.

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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? Contact Ceil Gilbert.

Hope House‘s Wish List

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

breakfast cereal, coffee, sugar, hot chocolate, butter or

margarine; Toiletries - deodorant, shampoo, condi-

tioner; Paper Goods - napkins, toilet paper. Please leave

items in the narthex.

Questions? Call Ceil Gilbert, 853-8289.

Your Neighbors Garage Sale

A garage sale to benefit the Your Neighbors program

will be held Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, from 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Saviour

Lutheran Church, 1640 Genesee

St., Utica. Donations of house-

hold items, lawn and garden

equipment, furniture, books,

games, etc. are very much ap-

preciated. Donations can be

dropped off on May 2, 3, and 4

between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. To

schedule a pick-up, call 235-7149. Please note: Cloth-

ing, luggage, sporting goods, and computers will not be

accepted.

Country Pantry update

The Country Pantry is collecting items for the

kids‘ pacs which will be given out in June

through August to supplement families'

monthly supplies. This is to cover the absence

of the school breakfast/lunch program during

the summer months. We are collect-

ing pudding cups, fruit cups and 100% juice

boxes.

Questions? See

Judy LaGasse.

Maggie‘s Clothing for Sale

Maggie‘s Organics, of Denver, Colorado, believes it is impossible to separate the en-

vironmental concerns of garment production from its social impact. Many hands con-

tribute to the making of garments: from the farmers who harvest the raw agricultural

crops: to the spinners who make the yarn and the knitters who knit the fabric: to the

sewers who cut and sew the garments. They believe that every worker is entitled to a

safe working environment and an honest day‘s wages, and also an active voice in their

future.

As many of you know, there is no material more comfortable to wear than cotton, es-

pecially if it‘s organically grown. Maggie‘s socks, tights, leggings, tank tops, ¾

length sleeve tops, skirts, slacks, tunics, camisoles and much more are available for

sale at the Building Stones Fair Trade Shoppe, Stone Presbyterian Church, 8

South Park Row, Clinton.

Our hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4p.m. on second Saturdays. The entrance to our shop

is on Williams Street. We also offer unique handmade items from 36 countries. We offer gift certificates, accept credit

cards and are handicapped accessible. For more information, call 315-853-2933, visit our website at www.stonepres.org

or like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/stonepres.

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Find us on FaceBook

Besides our web page (stonepres.org) you can also

find Stone Church at www.facebook.com/stonepres!

We use our FaceBook page for more frequent up-

dates of events and commentary on the activities in

our church and around us. Check it out!

When can I use the labyrinth?

The labyrinth is available in the Stone Church sanctu-

ary 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.

Deacons‘ Corner

―BLOWING OUT SOMEONE‘S CANDLE

DOESN‘T MAKE YOURS SHINE ANY BRIGHTER.‖

Amber Teamann

I hadn‘t thought about this quote in a long time. I remember my parents saying it to me when I was growing up.

Then, last month I was at a meeting and after the meeting we were all discussing books and quotes that have had

special meanings to us in our lives….and one of the people quoted the above quote. With all that is going on in our

lives and our political world…..I thought this would be a good time to talk about the meaning of this quote!

My parents would light 2 candles and then turn off the lights in the room. We would discuss the brightness of each can-

dle and how each brings light into the room. Then they would blow one candle out and ask if blowing out one candle

makes the other shine brighter? The answer was always NO.

Often times we assume that putting another person‘s accomplishments below ours that it will elevate our own. We think

that if they are beneath us then we stand taller. But our light doesn‘t really change. We shine with whatever light we had

beforehand….whether that light is intelligence, popularity, kindness or beauty, the quality we possess does not change.

I hope we can all remember to let our own light shine, rather than seeking to dim another‘s light. May we enhance our

own happiness and satisfaction in life, thereby growing our own light from within, rather than putting ourselves into a

better esteem by blowing out someone else‘s candle. By doing this we can help overcome some of our feelings of jeal-

ousy…and maybe even stop a lot of the bullying that goes on in this world!!! Wouldn‘t that be great!!!!!

(Maybe we should send this quote to ALL our Presidential candidates!!!!!)

Love & Peace

Your Deacons

Sunday School and Nursery

Sunday School is available during the sermon for chil-

dren and youth aged 4 through 5th grade. Please feel

free to have your children join us immediately follow-

ing the children's sermon! Nursery services are also

available as needed for younger children in the room

off the Narthex.

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)

- Ewa Lawrence

- Carole Grove

- Dani Rance

- Courtney Britcher Gus and family

- Family of Susanne Deborah Henderson Stickles

- Judy Raney

- Chris Woods & his family

- Moore family

- Family of Erik Sornesen

- Anne Reynolds and family

- Joann

- Lynn

- Richard Kloidt

- Family of Gilbert Palmer

- Patty McComb

- Rev. Reggie Villalobos

- Midge Bakos and family

- Sondaya Parker

- Family of Kelly Connors-Sugarman

- Family of Robert Grozl

- Jeff Hale and family

- John Prall

May Birthdays

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6 - Donna Goodfriend

8 - Hal Rance

10 - Jesse Miller

Leanne Hirshfield

16 - Debbie Altdoerffer

Sara Coe

17 - Sue Raitt

18 - Paige Pavlot

22 - Zachary Blanks

- Brooke Villiere

24 - Audrey Russo

25 - Paul Dunn

26 - Debbie LaFont

29 - Dianne Tuttle

Bible Study

We get together every other

Monday evening at 6 p.m. in

the Meeting Room at Stone

Church. Upcoming dates are

May 9 and 23.

We will soon finish our series on prayer and start a new

3-book series entitled ―Conversations with God‖ by

Neil Donald Walsch. If you are interested in ordering

the books, please contact Emily Massi, 219-7794.

There is lots of caring and sharing and we‘d love to

have you join us. Please feel free to bring a sandwich to

have while we talk.

Questions? See Donna Goodfriend or Emily Massi.

Happy Anniversary!

May 3 Gene & Wilma Lawson

May 13 Debbie & Tim LaFont

May 20 Pat & Buzz Joseph

In our thoughts...

Our condolences and prayers to the family of Doris

Pryce, sister of Midge Bakos, on her death on April 12

at the age of 94. Scott Leonard conducted the funeral

service on April 18 at Owens-Pavlot Rogers funeral

home. Doris was buried in the family plot in Sunset

Hill Cemetery in Clinton.

Did you know…….?

. . . Large print bulletins and hymnals are always

available.

. . . Hearing-assisted devices are on hand in the

sanctuary.

Just ask an usher if you wish to use these items.

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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.

Questions? Speak with any of the Deacons - Mary

Chamberlain, Gary LaGasse, Judy LaGasse, Emily

Massi, Bev Miller, Hal Rance, Linda Rance, or Brooke

Villiere.

May Happenings at Stone

5-1 6th Sunday of Easter 9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Scott Leonard

5-4 6-8:30 p.m. Lay Academy

5-5 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

5-8 7th Sunday of Easter 9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Rob Kolb

5-9 6 p.m. Bible Study

7 p.m. Session meeting

5-11 8:30 a.m. Clinton Area Ministerium meeting - Lutheran Home

5-12 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

5-14 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lay Academy

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

5-15 Day of Pentecost 9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Scott Leonard

5-19 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

5-22 Trinity Sunday 9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Scott Leonard

5-23 3 p.m. Hope House

6 p.m. Bible Study

Newsletter deadline

5-24 5 p.m. Presbytery meeting - Forestport

5-26 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

5-29 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

9 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:30 a.m. Worship with Rob Kolb

Kirkland Community Bloodmobile Saturday, May 14, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Schillings Burns Young VFW Post 9591

Franklin Avenue, Clinton NY

New and past blood donors are needed. There is an

ongoing need for 0, A-, & B- type blood. Call Bill

Rudge at 853-6300 or sign-up via email at

Rudge44@aol.com or www.redcrossblood.org to

schedule your appointment. Previously registered do-

nors can complete part of the health history and sign in

to schedule their visit on redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to

cut their visit time. Walk-ins are essential.

Please note…

The deadline for the June issue of the

newsletter is Monday, May 23. Con-

tact Midge Bakos, editor, at 853-2951

with questions or comments.

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Clinton, NY 13323

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Scott Leonard, Commissioned Lay Pastor

Cell: 315-723-7420

Email: srleonard@roadrunner.com

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

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Newsletter team

Many thanks to Midge Bakos, Carolyn

Barnum, Trudi Christeler, and Bev

Miller who have collated, folded, taped

and labeled this issue of The Corner

Stone just for you!