October 2013October 2013

WORSHIP IN OCTOBERWORSHIP IN OCTOBER

October 6, 2013 October 6, 2013 –– World Communion World Communion –– The Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper

Lamentations 1:1Lamentations 1:1--6 6 –– a lament over the deserted city of Jerusalem a lament over the deserted city of Jerusalem

Psalm 137 Psalm 137 –– By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept. By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept.

2 Timothy 1:12 Timothy 1:1--14 14 –– In suffering for the gospel we rely on God. In suffering for the gospel we rely on God.

Luke 17:5Luke 17:5--10 10 –– a deep and wide faith a deep and wide faith

Sermon Sermon –– “Deep and Wide” “Deep and Wide”

Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m. –– Taizé Taizé

October 13, 2013 October 13, 2013 –– 21st Sunday after Pentecost 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Jeremiah 29:1, 4Jeremiah 29:1, 4--7 7 –– accepting exile’s reality accepting exile’s reality

Psalm 66:1Psalm 66:1--12 12 –– Praise for God’s goodness. Praise for God’s goodness.

2 Timothy 2:82 Timothy 2:8--15 15 –– Christ for endurance Christ for endurance

Luke 17:11Luke 17:11--19 19 –– Jesus cleanses ten lepers. Jesus cleanses ten lepers.

Sermon Sermon –– “Keeping On” “Keeping On”

October 20, 2013 October 20, 2013 –– 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 22nd Sunday after Pentecost –– Bible Study Sunday Bible Study Sunday

2 Timothy 3:142 Timothy 3:14--4:5 4:5 –– Be steadfast in what you have learned. Be steadfast in what you have learned.

Luke 18:1Luke 18:1--8 8 –– A persistent widow challenges an unrighteous judge. A persistent widow challenges an unrighteous judge.

The Corner StoneThe Corner Stone 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.

October 27, 2013 – Reformation Sunday – The Lord’s Supper

Joel 2:23-32 – hope for the future in the outpouring of God’s Spirit

Psalm 65 – a song of thanksgiving for the earth’s bounty

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 – Paul’s assessment of his own ministry

Luke 18:9-14 – the parable of the Pharisee and the tax-collector

Sermon – “Reformation: Hubris or Humility?”

The Corner Stone Page 2

The Mouth of a Gift Horse I have received some gifts of late. Turning 65 on the 18th of September garnered me a birdfeeder, cologne, a cookbook and a coffee mug (the slogan on which it would not be proper for me to repeat here). But I also received two gifts for no special occasion—both unsolicited and unex-pected. The first was a new operating system for my iPhone5. No choice in the matter. The message simple said, “Update available” and the choice was “OK.” Clicking on the “OK” started the upgrade as my magic phone mysteriously downloaded all the new code and programming, shut itself off and restarted itself. AND EVERYTHING HAD CHANGED! WHAT? I HAVE TO LEARN NEW STUFF? DOESN’T STEVE JOBS KNOW I AM AN OLD DOG?! Oh, wait. Jobs is dead. But Apple continues relentlessly down the innovation trail full speed ahead. I groused and mumbled and cursed at my phone’s having had its guts all rearranged and at my having to stifle an innate Luddite proclivity in order to learn new tricks. But then a funny thing happened. You know, I began to kind of like this new design. Actually, I like it a lot! And I can even understand some of the rationale behind the improvements. I am able to do things that I couldn’t do before—like take panoramic photos such as this one (right). The other gift I received came via a link in an email from our Stone Church Webmaster, Dave White, who—free of charge—has redesigned the Stone Church Website! It’s still a work in progress and is not “up” yet, but it will be soon.

Apparently, it was St. Jerome (who translated the Bible into Latin) who, in the 4th Century penned the advice, “Never inspect the teeth of a gift horse.” Tooth inspection is a quick way to determine the horse’s age and hence its value. Jerome urged his readers to understand that a gift is a gift, not something to be evaluated. As we work together toward making the changes that will be necessary to reshape our ministry and mission for the future—leaner in numbers, perhaps reconfiguring our worship space to make it more intimate (and therefore more inviting to visitors), expanding the possibilities for open-ing our building out to the community (including extending the Fair Trade Shoppe as an important aspect of our mission and service), we may tend to react as I did to the changes imposed on my Apple’s iPhone upgrade.

But if we remember that all things come from God, that our faith itself is a gift, perhaps we can (with some patience and willingness to be flexible) refrain from the inevitable knee-jerk rejection of innovation and avoid looking into the mouth of the gift to examine its teeth. “Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift [s]!” (II Corinthians 9:15).

Page 3 The Corner Stone

Spirituality and Aging Series Continues in October and November

Success for much of our lives is measured by our money and our prestige. But many are urging consideration of “the third metric,” health/happiness/relationships/giving. How can we accept our lives as a mixture of success and failure and rejoice in the narrative of our life’s storyline? The Worship, Education and Program Team’s series on “Aging and Spirituality” continues after worship with a light lunch on Sunday, October 20, as we look at the story of our life and at redefining “success.” What is a good life? What do we want to accomplish? Do we have a “bucket list?” How do we deal with regrets? How can we measure our spiritual “net worth?” What quality of life challenges do we face as we age?

These and other related questions will form the basis of our discussion as we begin the session with a short video. Please plan to stay after worship, enjoy lunch and participate in this conversation. The series concludes with two more sessions, one at the beginning of November and one at the end. On Sunday, November 3, we take up the topic of “Our Life As a Legacy.” This longer session falls on the day in which we celebrate “All Saints/All Souls” and think about what we want to leave behind. In addition to the usual video and discussion, we’ll have an opportunity to hear a presenta-tion by Bill Eichinger, Certified Financial Planner with Wells Fargo Advisors and Stone Church’s financial advisor, who will offer a guide to estate planning.

Then after worship on Sunday, November 24, we look at “end of life issues” in a session entitled “Making a Good End.” Most of us most of the time deal with death by ignoring it. Unfortunately, this strategy places enormous pressure on those we leave behind. The video for this day asks us to reflect on “getting our affairs in order” as a form of caring for those we love. What goes into making plans for “celebrating the completion of our baptism?” Deli Rogers will be on hand to answer any questions we may have about end of life issues.

Please do plan to join your friends after worship on these Sundays. A light lunch will be served, and much of the time will be given to discussion and reflection on these issues from a faith perspective.

Stone’s Fall Planning Retreat, Saturday, October 5th

The Stone Church Leadership Planning Retreat will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Whitesboro Presbyterian Church, 1 Elm Street (corner of Main) in Whitesboro. All Ruling Elders and Deacons are expected and encour-aged to attend. In addition, other members of Stone who would like to join in the planning are welcome. Our church “coach,” the Rev. Dr. Timothy Coombs will lead the event, which will focus on planning for the next few years’ transition to a “ministry of the laity” approach to Stone’s mission and begin to consider what changes may need to be explored with respect to our building. Please call or email the church office to confirm your at-

tendance no later than Friday, October 4, so that we can have lunch and appropriate

resources provided for everyone.

The Corner Stone Page 4

Consecration Sunday November 10th

When we approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective, we don’t think of the money we give our church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, we see our giving as a way of helping us to grow spiritually in our relationship with God by supporting our church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of our in-comes. The Session of Stone Church is again using the “Consecration Sunday” approach to our stew-ardship as a way of exploring the biblical and spiritual dimensions of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year. We have chosen as our theme a verse from the lectionary First Testament lesson for that Sunday designated as Consecra-tion Sunday, November 10. It is Haggai 2:5—“My spirit abides among you; do not fear.” The prophet Haggai wrote during a time when the people of God faced the daunting task of rebuilding their temple after the return from exile. As we face the challenges of doing ministry in a new age, we need to hear this message again and again. And we need to declare this message to our community and our world. For us as Christians, these words call to mind what Matthew says in anticipation of Jesus’ birth: “His name shall be called Immanuel, ‘God is with us.’” The Sunday before Consecration Sunday is our celebration of “All Saints/All Souls” (November 3), when our pastor will lead us in a reflection on the faithful generosity through planned giving of those who established Stone Church and sup-ported its ministry and mission in their lifetimes and even beyond. Then on November 10th’s Consecration Sunday, Ruling Elder Scott Leonard will be our guest preacher, exploring the text from Haggai and others as they relate to our needs as givers to give for our own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. The Consecration Sunday program encourages us to consider proportionate and sys-tematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” We will encourage all our members and friends to make a special effort to attend worship on these two important Sun-days, and we’ll have a festive celebration lunch after worship on Consecration Sunday. More information about the process will be forthcoming in mailings and in the November issue of The Corner Stone. We are grateful in advance for your enthusiastic participation in the Consecration Sunday events and program.

Mary Ann Stiefvater Mission Support and Stewardship Team

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

Rev. Albert Erdman—Sixth Pastor of Stone Church

March 23, 1864 – February 22, 1869

Albert Erdman, a native of Allentown, PA and a Hamilton College 1858 grad completed his theology studies at Union Seminary in 1861. After briefly serving 1½ years at the Deansboro Congregational Church, he felt obligated to assist in the Civil War. He enlisted in the 146th Regiment of NYS Volunteers in August of 1862 where he was commissioned as chaplain with the rank of captain. He served in the Fredericksburg and Gettysburg campaigns and was last stationed at Little Round Top. Albert resigned his commission to recover from an injury received in the war.

In December of 1863 Stone Church called him as our pastor. By March 23, 1864 Rev. Erdman was installed and a year and a half later he married Agnes Pinney of Clinton, daughter of the late Rev. John Pinney, LL.D. Hon. During Rev. Erdman’s tenure, the church was officially enrolled into the Utica Presbytery October 13, 1864. He was also the first minister to receive a month’s vacation. More importantly his ministry took place during and after the throes of Civil War that were stressful times. He proved to be one of the most fruitful pastors to date with 124 members joining by profes-sion of faith and 74 by letter.

Rev. Erdman remained at Stone Church for five years resigning in February of 1869 to accept a call to Morristown, NJ. Our minutes of February 10, 1869 (old minutes can be wordy even though sincere) stated: The session regretted the closing of a pastorate which God had blessed and thanked the Head of the Church who sent us a shepherd that worked tirelessly by kindly fidelity holding to Scriptural truth. The minutes also acknowledged that he promoted harmony and growth in grace in winning souls to Christ; and that we shall cherish his words of prayer and timely counsel given to the faltering, to the sick and the bereaved. As the people of his first pastorate we shall always welcome his presence in our pulpit and in our homes.

Rev. Albert Erdman honored that welcome! After the “Old Stone Church” burned and where he had preached, he not only sent a monetary gift, he returned as a guest speaker at the laying of the “Cornerstone” for our present Church—if you remember from previous writings over a thousand persons attended that outdoor ceremony. As recorded by the Clin-ton Courier in June 7, 1877, the community warmly received the Rev. Erdman who said that “The Old Stone Church can not die; it has had too much power among men and is held in remembrance by too many sacred associations.” He also reiterated that he was glad when he heard that many of the old stones had gone back into the walls; they were lively stones just like the members of the society who were lively people in everything. He took time to pen a beautiful letter for the church’s February 1878 dedication which he could not attend because ironically, the church he served in Morris-town, NJ burned approximately 7 months after ours. Obviously Rev. Erdman was busy helping the church rebuild—a church he pastored for 38 years and became their pastor emeritus in 1907. In a thoughtful letter written for the Centennial Anniversary of the Installation of Rev. Asahel Norton held in September of 1893, Rev. Erdman wrote: “It is needless to remind you that the ‘Old Stone Church’ was ever loyal to Christ and our country. Precious as would be the privilege of looking once again into your faces…What a history of blessed influence and worthy doing such as a church as yours has.”

Midge Bakos

Page 5 The Corner Stone

The Corner Stone Page 6

Hope House help is needed

Hope House, located on Eagle Street in Utica, serves a nutritious meal and provides shelter from the streets for those liv-ing in inner city Utica. Its mission is to “offer homeless or needy individuals in the city of Utica, NY and its environs a daytime opportunity for shelter, a hot nutritious meal and referral, if desired, to any needed human service…. As we are able, we will also seek to meet other basic daily needs of the indigent in our community. However, our first purpose will remain that of feeding all who come to us in hunger.” (Mission Statement from Hope House website - www.hopehouseutica.com accessed Sept. 18, 2013.) Acting as a stable and caring environment, Hope House has to date served over 87,000 meals and helped over 95,000 people. People availing themselves of Hope House services include families awaiting the start of public assistance funds, unem-ployed needing breakfast before heading out, regulars who have no family or connections other than Hope House volun-teers, those battling various addictions and demons. In other words an exhaustible variety of needs is met within the Hope House walls. Stone Church has supported the efforts of Hope House in a number of ways: our two main contributions have been pro-viding volunteers and gifts of money. Each month our church volunteers are asked to sign up to work at Hope House on the fourth Monday of the month. It has been the custom for volunteers to meet at church around 2:30 PM and car pool, but this is not necessary. There is ade-quate safe parking next to the Hope House facility. Duties generally include buttering bread, cutting up desserts into single servings, then, most importantly, serving dinner to the clients in a cafeteria style. While there are other minor jobs which may need to be completed, generally activities all are centered around assisting in the preparation and serving of the evening meal. The meal is served between 4 and 5 PM. Factoring in clean-up, volunteers usually are finished and on their way home by 5:30 PM. Additionally our Church has designated Hope House to be a recipient of special offerings. The money we give is non-specific in nature and is used to insure the continuation of Hope House services. While these contributions are worthwhile, we could do so much more. More donations of food, personal care items, more volunteer hours and more financial support can always be used. Presently, Hope House is in the midst of a capital campaign to expand its facilities. This campaign is for a new 8,000 square foot building, with street level access to din-ing, kitchen and storage areas which will increase Hope House capacity by 25% and will utilize energy efficiencies for heating, cooling and lighting. Please consider not only signing up to volunteer at Hope House, but also contributing in some additional way to this mission aimed at helping the most needy of Utica’s population. Ceil Gilbert has been coordinating our volunteer activities and will be glad to answer any questions you might have. Mary Ann Stiefvater

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 Here’s the wish list for October: cereal, coffee, sugar, deodorant, band-aids, and prayers. Please leave items in the Norton Room. Questions? Call Ceil Gilbert, 853-8289.

Deacons’ Corner

“I don’t need anyone to help me through this mess. I can do it alone!” “I don’t want anyone to know my personal feelings!”

“I can handle myself quite well, thank you!”

Do any of those statements ring true to you? Are you guilty of holding your feelings and trou-bles inside where you think no one can see them? Would you consider yourself “weak” to admit you need some help?

Funny, but GOD already knew and continues to know that we are weak and need His help! He knows we are not strong enough to be independent of Him!

He made us not to be isolated individuals! He knows we can’t do it alone!”

And so, in His Great WISDOM and His Great LOVE for us, God has provided “helpers” who the Holy Spirit inspires to bring comfort and companionship as we travel through the trials of life on earth. Please continue to know that the Dea-cons are always here for any of you and we want to help. As it says in Romans…..”Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” We are sorry that we had to cancel our September luncheon and program. We will reschedule it as soon as our dining room and kitchen are “back up and running.” We are also looking at having some dinners again…like we used to. Our main focus is taking care of our Church family. If you know of anyone (or maybe yourself) who is in need of any help…..meals, transportation, someone to talk to, etc…..please let a Deacon know.

Gil Adams, Jim Gavett, Emily Hughes, Gary LaGasse, Judy LaGasse, Bev Miller, Hal Rance, Linda Rance

Country Pantry The Country Pantry continues to address the needs of our community. It has increased the number of clients who are living in the handicap apartments in Clinton. Also, the Pantry has developed a relationship with the veterans. There is a homeless Vet among the Pantry's list of clients so they provide flip-top cans and food that can be eaten cold. Please keep this in mind when con-tributing to the Pantry. October foods wanted: peas, carrots, green beans, corn, tomato soup, vegetable soup and cereal. Brown paper bags and plastic bags are needed as well. If you know of anyone in need, please call Judy LaGasse at 725-2217.

The Corner Stone Page 7

Apple Celebration

Our annual Apple Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be asking for donations of all kinds of apple baked goods, with

pies being the most requested. Use your imagination! Everyone’s help will be needed. Sign-up sheets are available. Questions? Call Donna Goodfriend, 853-8405, or Ceil Gilbert, 853-8289. Thank you, Women’s Association

Stone Storytellers Stone’s Storytellers met on September 23 to look at the lectionary texts over the remainder of the year and select some to tell. David Blanks, Anne Dunn, Eliza-beth Smith, Scott Leonard and Sherry Robinson each selected scriptures to learn. We also assigned a few to Donna Goodfriend, who was unable to be with us. Our meeting night for October moves to the fourth Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. All are welcome to join us!

Thank you notes There are many kinds of ministry that taken together constitute the mission of Stone Presbyterian Church. We are grateful for all who minister in ways great and small. This month we extend our thanks to . . .

. . . Jesse Miller and Chris Jensen for pulling the shop cart, several times, to and from the Village Green for the Farmers’ Market. . . . Midge as the cooler season approaches for all her work of planting, trimming, weeding and beautifying during the summer months. . . . Rob for pulling together new choir members and making beautiful music. . . . the Menards and the Stiefvaters for all their work in connection with the June flood repair. . . . Donna Goodfriend and the Rances for doing the "Aging & Spirituality" lunch. Note: If you’d like to express thanks for a service

ministry someone has done, please let us know and

we’ll include it in a future newsletter.

Page 8 The Corner Stone

Gil’s Reflections There are at least five slogans that I try to live by. The first is a very familiar prayer attributed to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.” The wisdom can easily be cheated on. It may be surprising what we can change if we try hard. Next time I will share number two slogan with you. Gil Adams

Highlights of the September 9, 2013 Session Meeting ♦ Tim Combs led the second church planning session. The results of the survey were reviewed. Discussion of the

church building ensued. ♦ Consultants will assess the mold situation in the basement. Grant applications to help with the cost of flood damage

have been submitted. ♦ Flood damage repairs are also necessary in the manse. ♦ The Fair Trade Shoppe will be open at the Presbyterian Home during the Parkinson’s Walk on September 28. ♦ Pat Joseph will attend the Presbytery meeting on September 24 at Lowville Presbyterian Church. ♦ Scott Leonard has successfully completed the Lay Academy and will be eligible to be on the Pulpit Supply List. ♦ A leadership retreat will be held on Saturday, October 5.

Heart to Heart in Prayer When we are experiencing stress or upheaval in life it can be challenging. Our faith may be as strong as steel or as fragile as a seedling. Whatever amount of faith we have is enough. Jesus taught us if we have faith, even as much as the mustard seed, we can move mountains. Are you or someone you know in need of prayers? If so there are several ways to request a prayer - click on the “request a prayer” link on the church website homepage at www.stonepres.org, call the church office at 853-2933, contact Sherry Robinson, or speak with the Pastor. Sherry Robinson - Membership Care and Communication Team Emily Hughes - Deacon

The Corner Stone Page 9

The Session Expresses the Church’s Gratitude to Peggy Weldon

At the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Regional Con-sultation in April, our pastor learned of a healthcare tax credit that was be-ing offered to small employers. Peggy applied on behalf of Stone, and we did, indeed, receive a check from the IRS in the amount of $1224.19. Be-cause this money was an unexpected “windfall,” the Session chose to recog-nize Peggy for her many years of service by gifting this money to her as a bonus. In the Thank You note that accompanied the check Dennis noted on behalf of the Session that Peggy is “both the oil and glue—to mix meta-phors if not the actual liquids” of Stone Church’s operations. Here is Peggy receiving the check from Ruling Elder Sherry Robinson, who heads up

Stone Church’s Membership, Communication and Outreach Team.

Pastor’s Study to Become Multi-use Room

As Donna Goodfriend and I were talking a few weeks ago about where to have the girl scouts meet (now that the dining room is in clean-up mode), she brought me up to speed on some of the changes that have been made in the building over the years—how, for example, the “Green Room” renovations became the “Norton Room.” In the course of the conversa-tion, it occurred to me that I do not really need a “pastor’s study.” I have been steadily getting rid of my library of refer-ence books as all the resources that I need are available online. Most of the accoutrement of my study had become dust collectors. All I really need is a place to sit and a table on which to place my laptop! Voila! We have freed up a “thermostated” space for multiple uses—a room in which the Session, Deacons and others can meet without heating the whole Norton Room (which takes several hours to get up to temp)! What a creative God we have in these changing times!

Of course, cleaning out my study meant that we needed to clean out the worship storage closet, which meant that we needed to move some things into Peggy’s office. Nothing is ever simple…even with a creative God!

Dennis Dewey

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.”

- Eleanor Palmer - Jack Price - Kogut family - Pavlot family - Jim Royce - Joseph Pavlot - Gidget Royce-Pavlot - Sarah Ziegler - Larry & Gail Losch - Lauralyn Kolb’s mother and family - Susan Conner (Paul Dunn’s sister) - Family of Pat Coe (Ken’s mother) - Whittemore family - Spencer (Donna Goodfriend’s nephew) - Frank Milana and family - Roger Locke (Doris’ son) - The homeless - Catalin - Paul Macri (Lora Schilder’s brother) - Cyndi Syracuse (Hal Rance’s daughter) - Mary Ann Stiefvater and family - Jim Hart (Sue Dewey’s father) - Menard family - Gil Palmer - Mildred Schell - Wendy Kiger - Patty Jenkins deploying to Afghanistan - Barbara - Bill Gavett (Jim’s father) - Navy Yard shooting victims and their families

October Birthdays

1 - Rachel Christeler 11 - Midge Bakos 13 - Scott Leonard 14 - Laura Hughes 15 - Helen Franz 16 - Carolyn Barnum 17 - Cros Harvey 22 - Tyler Shenkel 30 - Fred Windecker Beverly Miller

Don’t forget the Deacons! Please keep the Deacons in mind on the first Sun-day of each month. All of the loose money col-lected on those Sundays goes to support the minis-

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.

What do Presbyterians believe ...? Ever wondered? You can find out by going to www.pcusa.org/today/believe/believe.htm.

Happy Anniversary! October 6 Doug & Rose Lockwood October 7 Ken & Shelley Coe

Page 10 The Corner Stone

Happy Birthday, Helen Franz! Happy birthday to a wonderful lady who always puts other people’s needs first. Helen Franz will turn 96 on October 15!

A New Home

Carolyn Barnum has moved! Here’s her new contact infor-mation:

22 Inverness Drive, #102 New Hartford, NY 13413 765-6038

Visit stonepres.org for all the latest!!!Visit stonepres.org for all the latest!!!Visit stonepres.org for all the latest!!!Visit stonepres.org for all the latest!!!

The Corner Stone Page 11

October 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

7p Boy Scouts

10a-4:30p Fair Trade Shop at Farmers Market

10a–6:30p Fair Trade Shop

6p Brownies

8:30a-5p Retreat - Whitesboro Pres. Church

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9a Choir

10:30a Worship

7p Boy Scouts

10a-4:30p Fair Trade Shop at Farmers Market

10a–6:30p Fair Trade Shop

7p Taizé service

10a-2p Apple Celebration

10a-4p Fair Trade Shop

1 Girl Scouts

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9a Choir

10:30a Worship

7p – Session

7p Boy Scouts

8:30a CAM

10a–6:30p Fair Trade Shop

6p Brownies

8:30a Bible

Study-Tiffany’s

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 9a Choir

10:30a Worship

11:30p Spirituality of Aging series

newsletter deadline

7p Boy Scouts

10a–6:30p Fair Trade Shop

27 28 29 30 31 9a Choir

10:30a Worship

11:30a Deacons

2:30p Bird Club

3p Hope House

7p Storytellers

7p Boy Scouts

10a–6:30p Fair Trade Shop

The Corner StoneThe Corner StoneThe Corner StoneThe Corner Stone Stone Presbyterian ChurchStone Presbyterian ChurchStone Presbyterian ChurchStone Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 33 (8 S. Park Row)P.O. Box 33 (8 S. Park Row)P.O. Box 33 (8 S. Park Row)P.O. Box 33 (8 S. Park Row)

Clinton, NY 13323Clinton, NY 13323Clinton, NY 13323Clinton, NY 13323

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Clinton, NY 13323 Permit No. 37

Rev. Dennis Dewey, Pastor

Home Phone: 797-1163; Cell (emergencies): 790-2214

E-mail: DenDew@aol.com

Rev. Gerald R. Platz, Pastor Emeritus

Director of Music: G. Roberts Kolb Sexton: Cros Harvey

Office Manager: Peggy Weldon Clerk of Session: Scott Leonard

Treasurer: Christine Menard Newsletter Editor: Midge Bakos

Office: 315-853-2933 www.stonepres.org E-mail: stonepres@verizon.net

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

Please note…

The deadline for the November issue of the newsletter is Tues-day, October 22. Contact Midge Bakos, editor, at 853-2951 with questions or comments.

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!