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Worship Ministers Pastor The Reverend Elizabeth (Libby) Moses
Organist Chris Hyde-Hall
Choir Director Jeannie Greenwood
Handbell Choir Director Nancy Boynton Church Staff
Secretary Linda White Sexton Francis Conti
Newsletter Contents
Pastor’s Pondering__________1, 2
Pastor’s Pondering, Urban Mission
School Supplies_____________ _2
New Beginnings______________3
August Meetings & Events,
Flowers__________________ __4
Birthdays & Anniversaries,
Lectionary __________________5
Prayer Chain, Caring for the
Congregation, Session Members,
Hospital List_________________6
Events Calendar_______________
Prayer Calendar_______________
Office 315-788-5630 Email [email protected] Website www.stonepreschurch.com Facebook StonePresbyterianChurch Office Hours 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Tuesday - Friday
Pastor’s Pondering…
I am sitting here in front of the computer with the
curser flashing at me. Yesterday, my father died. I am
having a hard time finding words to put together for an
article for the Newsletter; the newsletter must get done.
What to write about?
From the bookshelf I pulled out a book of poems by
Ann Weems. I love her writings. They can be a source of
inspiration and hope. I came across this one and it spoke
to me and my father’s faith.
It’s Still about Jesus
No matter how we dilute the word of God, It’s about Jesus. No matter how we cover the dangerous Truth of the gospel. No matter how we pretty up the story, It’s about Jesus. No matter how many times we go to our national assemblies and vote, It is still about Jesus. No matter how many times we distract ourselves with and church work and the good ole Stewardship Campaign, It’s still about Jesus, Jesus, the Lamb of God, Jesus, the Light of the world, Jesus the Break of Life, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, Jesus the One chosen to bring good news to the poor, Jesus, the one sent to proclaim liberty to the captives and to set free the oppressed. Jesus is my shepherd…. I shall….I shall not want.
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Stone Presbyterian Church 140 Chestnut Street Watertown, NY 13601
Summer Worship Service 10:00 am
August 2019 Newsletter
(continued)
Pastor’s Pondering…
You have heard me say my Dad grew up Jewish. He married a faithful
Presbyterian. When I was in sixth grade he decided to be baptized and
commit himself to Christ Jesus. I am thankful that I got to witness his
baptism. No matter where he/we lived he was committed; serving as a
Deacon, Usher, Sunday School teacher, liturgist. He was one of my strongest
cheerleaders. Now, I can in confidence say his baptismal vows are complete.
Peace and Grace,
Pastor Libby Moses
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Watertown Urban Mission
School Supply Drive
Don’t forget!...
For the Summer 2019 the Urban Mission
is looking for:
√ new and gently used backpacks,
√ folders,
√ composition notebooks
√ scissors,
√ index cards,
√ highlighters and pencils,
√ etc.
Monetary donations will
also be accepted at
church. You may write
a check made out to Stone Presbyterian
Church with a memo at bottom, for the
Urban Mission Backpack Program.
Deadline for bringing in supplies is Sunday,
August 18, 2019. In
worship they will be
dedicated and then
taken to the
Watertown Urban
Mission.
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NEW BEGINNINGS… Here we go…Small Groups…
Everyone is asked to sign up to participate in a small group during the month of September.
All the groups will meet on Sunday, September 8, 2019 after worship. A simple meal will be provided.
Each of the groups will meet three additional times.
Sundays – Sept. 15, 22, 29; 12 – 1:30 p.m. at the church
Wednesdays – Sept. 11, 18, 25; 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the church
Wednesdays – Sept. 11, 18, 25; 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the church
Saturdays – Sept. 14, 21, 28; 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Samaritan
Summit Village
There is a display in the sanctuary to sign up for the small group that will best work with your schedule. You can also call the church office and asked to be signed up for a group. (315- 788-5630)
Everyone’s participation is needed… young/old, male/female, those who have been members for a long time/those we have joined in the past 10 years,...
Any questions contact...
Jessica Branche Jeannie Greenwood
Eleanor Harowicz Kathie Strader
Go Team Stone!
OUTDOOR WORSH IP
SE RV ICE 10:00 AM
& CHURCH P I CN IC Sunday August 11th Worship will be held out in the prayer garden next to the church.
Pastor Libby will continue the sermon series on the 10 Commandments
Week 9 - Words of Love: Speak Truthfully
Phoebe Hall will provide special music.
Come dressed casually.
The Nurture Committee will be hosting a picnic to follow the worship service. Bring a side dish/dessert to share.
All are invited.
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August 2019 Meetings & Events
AUGUST
MEETINGS
August 8th
Mission Committee will meet Thursday at 1:30 pm.
August 13th
Helping Hands will have a meeting Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
August 20th
Memory Cafe will meet Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
August 20th
Session will meet Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
August 27th
Pastoral Care Committee will have a meeting Tuesday at 4:30 pm.
August 27th
Helping Hands will have a meeting Tuesday at 6:00 pm.
Sunday Flowers Sign Up
The signup for 2019 is full.
Thank you. A new Calendar
for 2020 will be ordered.
The fee for the flowers is $10.00.
Please give the office your bulletin information and the fee for the flowers.
Please place your money in a yellow
Flower Fund envelope found to the left of the flower schedule and put it in the secretary’s mailbox or in the collection plate during worship. Do not leave any money on the secretary’s desk.
Flower Delivery Schedule for August 2019
Jeannie Greenwood
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Gerald DeMar August 3
Helen Emeline Hall August 4
Elaine Chapman August 7
Brianna Jaspersohn August 7
Donald Dear August 10
Justin Reed August 18
Jonathan Harowicz August 22
John Remus Greenwood August 27
Brian Draper August 29
Sharon Louise Charlebois August 29
Marty Jones August 30
Dan & Joanne Woodward August 8
Jonathan & Eleanor Harowicz August 10
Orvis & June Calhoun August 12
Mike & Lisa Quirk August 16
Jimmy & Kathie Strader August 19
Bruce & Lori Robinson August 26
Jordan & Krystal Siver August 27
Alan & Cathy Commeret-Whitcomb August 31
Lectionary for August 2019 Birthdays in August 2019
Anniversaries in August 2019
August 4 Lesson Eight Words of Love: Don’t Fixate on What You Don’t Have The Tenth Word
Exodus 20:17 (18-21); 1 Kings 21:1-16; and Luke 12:13-15 Communion
Special Music—Nancy Boynton Led by Rev. Gail Parsons August 11 Lesson Nine Words of Love: Speak Truthfully The Ninth Word
Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20, and Matthew 12:36-37
Special Music—Phoebe Hall August 18 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 Hebrews 1:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
Special Music—Autote Men August 25 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17
Special Music—Jessica Jones
Stone Church will resume it’s Fall Worship Time of
10:45 am on
September 8, 2019.
Prayer Chain
Stone Church has an email Prayer Line to inform our members of special church news and prayer requests.
Please e-mail
([email protected]) or phone (788-5630) the office if you would like to be part of our prayer ministry or if you have a prayer request.
Class of 2020
Jeannie Greenwood
Stuart Price
Bob Siver
Class of 2021
Orvis Calhoun
Chris Dear
Maxine Perkins
Class of 2022
Kathie Strader
Clerk of Session
Chris Dear
Ruling Elders
on the Session
The Pastor and the spiritual leaders place a priority on visiting hospitalized members of the congregation. While Samaritan Medical Center Chaplain calls when he knows someone from Stone Presbyterian Church is in this facility, as a general rule hospitals no longer provide information on admissions and dismissals. Please notify the church office if someone you know should be visited in the hospital or while recovering at home or at a care center. Also, if you or someone you know would enjoy a visit from Pastor Libby or a Ruling Elder, or would appreciate receiving communion at home, please phone the church office (788-5630),
e-mail the church office ([email protected]),
or place a note in the collection plate on Sunday.
Caring for the Congregation
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Called by God to welcome, nurture,
and serve in the name of Christ.
Don’t forget your
summertime
stewardship,
Please submit your articles for
the newsletter by the 15th of
the month.
Week of:
Kathie Strader August 4
Bob Siver August 11
Kathie Compeau August 18
Richard Zehr August 25
August Hospital Calling List
