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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 MARCH AT STONE CHURCHWORSHIP IN MARCH AT STONE CHURCH

March 1, 2015 –– Second Sunday in Lent –– The Lord’s Supper

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Abraham and Sarah

Psalm 22:23-31 All the earth shall remember you.

Romans 4:13-25 God’s promise is realized through faith.

Mark 8:31-38 Jesus foretells his suffering and death.

Sermon Standing on the Promises – Dennis Dewey Preaching

March 8, 2015 –– Third Sunday in Lent

Exodus 20:1-17 Ten Commandments (told by the Stone Storytellers)

Psalm 19 The heavens are telling the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Liberty is not license.

John 2:13-22 Jesus raises a ruckus in the temple.

Sermon I Fought the Law and the … Jury’s Still Out – Scott Leonard Preaching

March 15, 2015 –– Fourth Sunday in Lent

Numbers 21:4-9 God protects the wandering people.

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 a thanksgiving for deliverance

Ephesians 2:1-10 By grace we have been saved.

John 3:14-21 Jesus talks with Nicodemus.

Sermon TBA – Helen Tracy Preaching

March 22, 2015 –– Fifth Sunday in Lent

Jeremiah 31:31-34 The covenant will be written on the heart.

Psalm 51:1-12 a psalm of penitence

Hebrews 5:5-10 Christ is our great high priest.

John 12:20-33 Some Greeks ask to see Jesus.

The Stone Storytellers Lead Worship

March 29, 2015 –– Palm/Passion Sunday –– The Lord’s Supper

Liturgy of the Palms

Mark 11:1-11 Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem

Liturgy of the Passion Isaiah 50:4-9a a song of the suffering servant

Psalm 31:9-16 a prayer for deliverance

Philippians 2:5-11 Have the humility of Christ among you.

Mark 14:1-9 A woman anoints Jesus for his burial.

Sermon Sufferings of the Anointed – Scott Leonard Preaching

In the late spring of 1987 I received simultaneous calls from two churches to be their pas-

tor: First Presbyterian of Cazenovia and First Presbyterian of Utica. I had pretty well de-

cided on Cazenovia but wanted to seek the advice of a seasoned mentor. He told me that,

if I wanted to be ―stretched,‖ I should go to Utica. On the strength of that advice I made

the hard phone call to Cazenovia to thank them for their trust in me and to let them know

that I was accepting a different call. That night I returned from the Session meeting of the

church I was then serving to be greeted by my good wife, who said to me, ―The commit-

tee from Cazenovia called to say that they will not accept your decision, that they are

waiting until 11:00 p.m. for you to inform them of your change of mind, and that ―money

is no object.‖ (You cannot imagine how rare those last four words are in church employ-

ment circles!) Still, I most appreciatively declined and went to Utica First to be ―stretched.‖ The rest, as they say, is his-

tory—a history that led me into a worldwide ministry in storytelling that culminated in a pastorate at Stone Church.

It seems that God has been trying to get me together with the church in Cazenovia three decades, a mere nanosecond on

the divine timetable (as in God’s sight ―a thousand years are but a day‖ –2 Peter 3:8). The leadership of the Cazenovia

church has invited me to be part of a transitional ministry team as they seek a new pastor. This will entail my preaching

twice a month and meeting occasionally with the staff and church members. None of this changes my status as ―full time

part of the time‖ with Stone Church, and I look forward to the challenges that wait me as your pastor and as part of this

transitional team in my own transition to retirement!

It’s all transition, isn’t it? The thought that sustains us throughout the season of Lent is represented by the transformation

of our Lenten Desert into the Easter Garden with its empty tomb, the notion expressed again and again in scripture, the

idea suggested by the words ―hope‖ and ―faith,‖ the theology summarized in the title of the 1959 Cy Coleman/Carolyn

Leigh song made popular by Ole Blue Eyes: ―The Best is Yet to Come!‖ So even though the word is not spoken during

the season of Lent, allow me to slip in a little Easter and say in gratitude to God, ―Alleluia!‖

Long days. As I sit here now, the snow is a few feet high, the wind blustery, and the temperature has dropped from a

high of 0F (when I got up to shovel said snow) to -3F during the day. In this deep midwinter it is hard to believe that on

March 20, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. EST the plane of the Earth’s equator will pass the center of the sun so that the tilt of the

earth to the sun will be 0 degrees. For the northern hemisphere that means: astronomically - the vernal equinox, season-

ally - the beginning of spring, and meteorologically - well, for us in CNY still a good chance of snow! And so it is ap-

propriate that Lent encompasses the month of March.

Our ecclesiastical word Lent comes from an Old English word lencten meaning ―long(er) day,‖ which was their word for

―spring.‖ And indeed while the days’ light has been getting longer since before Christmas, it is when that daylight starts

to exceed the length (an etymological cousin to lencten) of the nighttime after March 20 that we know that renewal and

rebirth are not far behind.

Traditionally, Lent was a time of fasting and penitence. These days people often ―give up‖ something for Lent, like

sweets, or even ―pick up‖ something, like exercise. But Lent is not about making ―New Year’s resolutions.‖ It is not

about improving the body or the mind (though it’s not bad to do so) or even suffering for sufferings sake. It is about

deepening our spirituality. If you ―give up‖ something, use the time when you miss it to reflect on how stuff in our lives

(even sweets!) can get in the way of our relationship with God and what you can do to ―declutter‖ your life and focus

more on God’s call to you. If you are looking to ―pick up‖ something, come to one of the remaining Lenten series 6:00

p.m. on Thursdays through March 26 for dinner, fellowship, and spiritual reflection at Stone Church for where two or

three (or more!) are gathered, Christ is there in the midst of them. We use this time of reflection and repentance so come (generally) that first Sunday after the first full moon of spring we

celebrate that everlasting (really long) light of the risen Christ!

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Wanted: Your Per Capita!

Please note that per capita payments for 2015 are now being readily accepted!!! Our per capita charge

this year is $37 per member. The church is assessed this amount for each member on the membership

roll. The per capita is the cost of our representative democracy as a church and supports the meetings

and operations of the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly.

Please consider sending your per capita either directly to the church office (P.O. Box 33, Clinton, NY 13323) or enclos-

ing it in your pledge envelope. Thank you in advance for your help.

Clinton Area Ministerium Lenten Series

Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at Stone

This year’s Lenten Series will be hosted by Stone Church on Thursday evenings

beginning with a light soup and bread supper at 6:00 p.m. followed by a

speaker who is one of Clinton’s clergy and ending by 7:30 p.m. The series fea-

tures a presentation each week by local clergy about some topic of interest to

them and, we hope, to you as well! Please plan to make this interesting series

part of your Lenten experience.

Feb 26 – The Rev. Timothy Reger: ―The Spirituality of Thomas Merton‖

Mar 5 – The Rev. Dennis Dewey: ―Why Jesus Never Wrote a Book‖

Mar 12 – Patsy Glista: ―Building Your Faith Preparedness Kit‖

Mar 19 – The Rev. Jeff Hale: ―Forgiveness‖

Mar 26 – The Rev. Fr. John Croghan: ―Biblical Encounters with God‖

A Different Kind of Bible Study for Lent/Easter

The ―bookend‖ stories of Lent/Easter are 1) Jesus’ temptation in

the wilderness and 2) the empty tomb. As you may recall, the ac-

counts differ significantly. Mark’s account of the temptation is

three sentences. Matthew and Luke have basically the same ex-

panded version, but the two of the temptations are switched. Why?

And why is there no temptation story at all in the Gospel of John?

And then there are the Easter accounts---the four of them differing

radically, agreeing only that the tomb of Jesus was found empty

that Sunday morning. Which one is ―right?‖

Please join us for a light lunch after worship on March 1 and 29 as

we take a closer look at these stories and share some engaging dis-

cussion. On March 1 we look at the temptation stories, and on

March 29 we will compare the Easter stories. Come and explore

the differences…and pick your favorites! Questions? See Donna

Goodfriend.

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

Rev. Asahel S. Norton

First Pastor from 9/18/1793 to 11/1833 (40 years)

Dr. Jonathan Edwards, Jr., the founder of the Clinton Congregational Church, recommended to the newly formed

―Society of Clinton‖ that the Rev. Asahel Norton was not only a top graduate of Yale in 1790 but had completed his

theological studies in 1792 and was licensed to preach. The Society invited him in October of that year to preach during

the winter months for a probationary period and on March 25, 1793 following a careful two-day examination, Rev. Nor-

ton received the call of the church and society to become the pastor at an annual salary of $333.33. After accepting the

call his ordination didn’t take place until six months later. It was held in the open air near the center of the green—about

where the fountain is now. The ceremony in September 1793 was quite an affair using a temporary pulpit covered with a

canopy of green boughs and was well attended. Among those taking part were the Rev. Samuel Kirkland, missionary to

the Oneida Indians, and the Rev. John Sargeant, missionary to the Stockbridge Indians.

Where did he preach? A log cabin was erected on the southeast end of the ―green‖ in 1792 and torn down in 1796 when

it was replaced with a larger New England style clapboard structure on the exact same spot built by the parishioners by

donating supplies such as hemlock clapboards and/or actual carpentry work. (records in our archives contain the original

books showing what each member contributed) The ―Old White Meeting House‖ wasn’t completed until 1801 because

the members were busy building their own homes and earning a living at the same time. For the first two years the con-

gregation either met in the school house across the street, barns, or open air until the meeting house was enclosed.

Rev. Norton served the church for forty years during which time 753 persons were

added (577 on confession of faith and 176 by letter). After twenty years his salary was

raised to $600 which he received during his remaining twenty years of service. As far

as records show, he received cash faring much better than some of his colleagues. In

Paris Hill the minister there was offered half his salary in cash and the other half in

cordwood and meat—a practice used in some New England churches. Ministers’ lim-

ited salaries often made it necessary for some to engage in farming to supplement

their earnings. In 1798 Rev. Norton bought eight acres from Erastus and Sophia Clark

one mile northwest of Clinton at what is now 7449 Norton Avenue just west of Bristol

Road. He built a colonial style home and later a barn which remained in the family

until 1920. He was skillful in the art of grafting and raised fruit trees sharing his skill

with neighbors.

The Rev. A.D. Gridley, author of the book History of Kirkland had been baptized by Rev. Norton in infancy and recalls

hearing his preaching during his youth as well as visiting with him in later years at his home and at social gatherings.

According to A.D. Gridley, he describes Rev. Norton as a man of medium stature, with a dark complexion, black eyes

and with a voice rich and melodious. He was a true gentleman. In his first years of his pastorate his health was somewhat

impaired so he began to exercise by walking. When A.D. Gridley asked him how he came to adopt the practice of walk-

ing, Rev. Norton replied,

―Shortly after I began preaching, I was reading a volume of travels in Italy, in which the writer said that while

sojourning in Rome, he noticed several Catholic priests walking out daily into the suburbs of the city to a certain

mile-stone and then returning. They told him that this had been their practice for many years and that they were

indebted to it for their robust health. It occurred to me at once, said Rev. Norton, that the regiment which had

proved beneficial to a Catholic might be equally good for a Protestant. I have tried it and found the practice very

beneficial to my health, and have persisted in it to this day.‖

He often walked a mile and a half from his farm house to attend the Sabbath evening lectures. In those days, the church

had two services—lengthy ones at that. He was even known to walk from his home to the Paris Hill Church to preach or

to help out when needed which was a distance of 5 miles. It was his choice to walk leaving his horse in the stable.

(continued in the April issue of The Corner Stone)

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Country Pantry

As we plan for Easter, let’s think of food items to make the

Easter meal complete. Please bring in donations of canned

sweet potatoes, scalloped potato mixes, applesauce, or

vegetables.

Questions?

Contact Judy LaGasse.

Credos Revisited

One of the ideas coming out of a meeting of the Membership, Communication and Outreach Committee was to revive

our ―credos‖ that were started back in October 2007 and continued through the following year. ―Credo‖ is the Latin word

for ―I Believe.‖ Perhaps a good way to start the year 2015 is to encourage members to update or revise their past

―credos‖ and to invite others to submit their own statements of faith to be published in the newsletter. The ―Credo‖ can

be any length but only needs to be a paragraph and statements of faith from those who have not done so in the past

would be most welcome. Please let the church office know or contact Ceil Gilbert or Midge Bakos if you would like to

submit a credo.

To do this you can draw on life experiences that have sustained you or struggles that may have shaped your life. Some

questions that you might ask yourself are: How did you come by your faith? Were there mentors in your life along the

way? How has God strengthened your faith? Were you brought up in a church environment?

This month we present Emily Hughes’ credo.

This I Believe

My earliest memories of church happened at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Utica. Sunday School for a 4-year-old

was magical. Teachers taught the words and music to hymns like ―Jesus Loves Me.‖ A library of picture storybooks

opened a life in faith. A treasured present were two illustrated books of the Psalms and Hymns.

The weekly Sunday schedule began at church. My parents, sister, aunts, uncle, grandparents, and cousins sat together.

Every pew was filled with families. The gothic and architecture’s columns and magnificent stained glass windows of

biblical scenes were memorable. The chancel window featuring a seated Jesus teaching children welcomed me every

Sunday.

At age 10, Rev. Snyder presented our class engraved leather bound bibles. A whole new vocabulary unfolded. For ex-

ample - DIVINE. My bible has lessons, art works, and a guide that has been helpful over 70 years.

Today, I hear the music and words of poetry in our hymns. Throughout the calendar year of the church, they fill my

spiritual needs. Like many in our congregation, hymns have been committed to memory. ―How Great Thou Art‖ says

―O Lord My God! When I in awesome wonder consider all the works* thy hands have made‖ or the spiritual, ―I’m go-

ing to live so God can use me.‖ Finally, since 1975 James Manley’s wonderful hymn ―Spirit‖ where the final stanza

says, ―with bold new decisions your people arise.‖

*‖worlds‖ in current hymnals

Emily Hughes

Recipes wanted

We are inviting you all to submit your

favorite recipes (old family favorites or

something new you have just tried and

think it is incredible) for our monthly

newsletter.

Please send them to stonepres@

verizon.net or P.O. Box 33, Clinton or

drop them in the offering plate during a

Sunday service.

Here’s hoping every-

one participates, so we

can have lots of

yummy recipes.

See this month’s recipe on this page -

submitted by Ceil Gilbert

Recipe of the Month:

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

¼ cup olive oil

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and

pepper. Add brussels sprouts and gently toss until evenly coated. Place

on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender and browned, turning once half-

way through cooking.

Ceil Gilbert

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Highlights of the February 9, 2015 Session meeting

The Deacons gave their annual report.

The Memorial Fund was discussed and questions raised about the possibility of fixing sanctuary windows.

Ideas on reconfiguring the sanctuary and improving energy usage were put forth.

The possibility of using a room in the basement for the Shoppe’s dressing room was raised.

Highlights from ―Norms and Values for Ministry as Pastors, Ruling Elders and Deacons‖ were discussed.

Scott emphasized three items: Assume good intentions, seek first to understand, slow down to go faster.

Thank you notes were shared.

The Deacons were thanked for taking over the checklist for Usher responsibilities.

The new configuration of part-time pastors was discussed.

Peter Massi, the new Treasurer, reported that he is still learning and getting organized. He is able to sign checks.

Sherry reviewed items for the annual statistical report. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to approve the

statistical report and the clerk’s questionnaire.

Both Scott and Dennis submitted reports.

The updated Parish Group list was reviewed. The ways in which this list should be used were discussed.

New Elder Peter Massi and new Deacons Emily Young and Mary Chamberlain will be installed on February 15.

A Lenten Series will be held each Thursday evening, starting February 26.

Easter story discussions will be held after worship on March 1 and 29. Lunch will be provided.

Jesse Miller will try to fix the door to the Fair Trade Shoppe.

Pat attended the January 27 Presbytery meeting at the Presbyterian Home and reviewed highlights from that meeting.

Scott will attend the next Presbytery meeting, scheduled for March 24.

Lauralyn will chair the Nominating Committee. Two members from the congregation are needed.

A pancake supper followed by worship is scheduled for Ash Wednesday, February 18.

Other services in February, March, and April were reviewed, including an Easter sunrise service which will be held

on the Village Green at 7:00 a.m. on April 5.

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―Wonder of the World‖

Once again the Outcast Theater troupe staged one of their plays at

Stone Church, David Lindsey Abaire’s quirky comedy, ―Wonder

of the World.‖ The previous two plays had been in the dining

room, but this time they upgraded to the Norton Room, which

was a good thing, since over their run February 5-8, they had

good-sized crowds, including 60 people on both Friday and Sat-

urday nights—using up all the folding chairs we have! The seven

-member cast did a marvelous job and included our own Utica

Presbytery Stated Clerk Larry Beasley!

The troupe is looking to come back again at the end of April and

we have another group also interested. If you know of groups

who would like to rent our space for an event, have them contact

the church, Scott Leonard, or John Menard.

Dial 2-1-1 → Your Community Connection

What is 2-1-1 Mid-York? 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with community resources and volunteer opportuni-

ties. It’s confidential and free, and multilingual service is available.

Where is 2-1-1 available? It covers Oneida, Madison, and Herkimer counties via landline or cell phone. It is available throughout NY and the US.

How does 2-1-1 benefit the community? This service maximizes community resources by:

Linking callers to resources quickly with one call.

Providing one up-to-date database.

Relieving the 9-1-1 system of non-emergency calls.

Who uses 2-1-1? Everyone—for everyday needs and critical information during and after a local or national crisis, disaster, or tragedy.

What services can 2-1-1 connect me with? Basic needs: food, clothing, shelter

Consumer services: education, protection, managing finances, making informed decisions

Criminal justice and legal: crime prevention, witness and victim support, legal services connections

Disaster management: storm and shelter information, emergency resources, evacuations

Education: skills, behavior and character building, general competencies

Environment: environmental preservation and protection, accident prevention, public health and safety

Healthcare: prevention, screening, evaluation, treatment, health and substance abuse

Employment: skills building, finding and sustaining employment

Income support: public assistance and support

Lifestyle: social and spiritual development, volunteer opportunities

Mental/emotional health: preventive, diagnostic, and treatment; community- and hospital-based.

Community: new resident settlement, travel and tourism

Business support: meeting space coordination, access to equipment, services management

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March Happenings at Stone

3-1 2nd Sunday in Lent

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Lent/Easter Bible Study/Luncheon

3-5 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

6:00 p.m. Lenten Series

3-7 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lay Academy

3-8 3rd Sunday in Lent

10:30 a.m. Worship

3-9 6 p.m. Session meeting

3-12 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

6:00 p.m. Lenten Series

3-14 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

3-15 4th Sunday in Lent

10:30 a.m. Worship

3-19 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

6:00 p.m. Lenten Series

3-22 5th Sunday in Lent

10:30 a.m. Worship

3-23 3 p.m. Hope House

Newsletter deadline

3-25 5:00 p.m. Presbytery meeting—1st Presbyterian, Oneida

3-25 Easter flower order deadline

3-26 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fair Trade Shoppe

6:00 p.m. Lenten Series

7:30 p.m. WEP meeting

3-29 Passion/Palm Sunday

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Lent/Easter Bible Study/Luncheon

New Officers Ordained and Installed

We extend a hearty welcome to three Stone members who

took their ordination vows to serve us ―with energy, intelli-

gence, imagination and love‖ in worship on February 15, the

Sunday on which we observed the Transfiguration of the

Lord: Emily Young and Mary Chamberlain as Deacons and

Peter Massi as Ruling Elder.

We are also most grateful that Peter has taken over the post

of church treasurer, and we thank outgoing treasurer, Chris-

tine Menard, for her faithful and gifted service these past

years.

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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: deodorant, coffee, small

toothpaste, sugar, razors, prayers.

Please leave items in the Norton

Room. Questions? Call Ceil Gilbert,

853-8289.

Deacons’ Corner

―How Do I Love Thee?

Let Me Count The Ways.‖

by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

February has come and gone…but yet, I keep thinking of Valentine’s Day and all the TV & radio ads about love.

The above poem is probably one that we have all heard and know. You will notice that it says count the WAYS and

not count the WORDS. Showing someone you care will tell them that you love them. There is a popular song called ―More Than Words‖ written by Nuno Bettencourt and Gary F. Cherone. The first part goes:

―Saying I Love You

Is Not The Words I Want To Hear From You

It’s Not That I Want You

Not To Say, But If You Only Knew

How Easy It Would Be To Show Me How You Feel

More Than Words Is All You Have To Do To Make It Real

Then You Wouldn’t Have To Say That You Love Me

Cos I’d Already Know‖

There are several kinds of love mentioned in the Bible. There is the love between friends, the love of family and the love

you share with your partner. But the Bible talks mainly about Agape Love. This is the most self-sacrificing love that

there is. This type of love is the love that God has for his own children. This type of love is what was displayed on the

cross by Jesus. In John 3:16 it is written that ―God so loved (Agape) the world that He gave his only begotten Son that

whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.‖ To die for an enemy is not what humans do. This is

a God type of love.

We aren’t expected to show Agape love…..but we do need to show our love to our family and friends. The author

Nicholas Sparks once said ―Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.‖ So, let’s ―show‖ someone we love

them today. Maybe an unexpected phone call, a short note, a little plate of cookies…..or maybe just a hug. I know we

are all blessed to have great friends and families….don’t you feel extra loved when you hear from them. So, let’s be like

the wind in the above quote.

LOVE IS THE ANSWER……..TO EVERYTHING!

Love & Peace, Gil Adams, Mary Chamberlain, Emily Hughes, Gary LaGasse, Judy LaGasse, Bev Miller, Hal Rance,

Linda Rance, Brooke Villiere, and Emily Young

PS There is an Easter flower order form in this issue….what a great way to show your love for someone! You can order

a plant in honor of someone or in memory of someone. Thanks!!!

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.

- Eleanor Palmer

- Jim Royce

- Catalin

- Lora Schilder and family

- Mildred Schell

- Wendy Kiger

- Barbara

- Lauralyn Kolb’s mother and family

- Spencer (Donna Goodfriend’s nephew)

- Nita (Rob Kolb’s sister)

- Pavlot family

- Gidget Royce-Pavlot

- Family of Chris Klossner

- Alice

- Carol Goodfriend (Pete’s mother)

- Rebecca, Kelly, and their families

- Wilma Lawson

- Pam & John Duncan (David’s parents)

- Helen Franz

- Linda Villiere (Brooke’s mother)

- Heather Bagnall, her father Bill & mother Sheila

- Grace Whittemore

- Cheryl Porter (Bill Porter’s daughter)

- Doris Locke

- Danuta & Boleslaw (Ewa’s parents)

- Jan Johnson

- Matt

- Gary LaGasse

- Christine O’Connor

- The homeless

- Gina Villiere

- Jean Christopher

- Tyler Shenkel

March Birthdays

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1 - Taylor Pavlot

2 - Buffie Brothers

Stephanie Leonard

6 - Chris Jensen

8 - Kara Milana

9 - Mandy Machold

16 - Larry Bishop

17 - Rhoda Swan

18 - Sue Dewey

21 - Liz Harrington

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.

23 - Grace Whittemore

Rose Lockwood

24 - Ewa Lawrence

28 - Christine Tuttle

29 - Sarah Lalonde

Chocolate Sale a success!

We would like to thank everyone

who baked, worked, bought, donated

or helped out in any way, at the

Chocolate Lovers Sales on February

14th. Despite the cold and snowy

weather, we were able to make a total of $310, which is

being sent to Hope House.

The Mission Ministry Team

Did you know . . . ?

. . . that large-print hymnals and bulletins are

available every Sunday?

. . . that 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.

Let’s make our Easter garden bloom!

Easter Flowers are available this year for those who wish to remember a loved one. Please fill out the form below and

put it in the collection plate or send it, along with a check, to the church office. The plants can be picked up after the

Easter service. The deadline for ordering flowers is Wednesday, March 25.

Flower choices:

Lilies $9.50 (6‖ pot)

$18.00 (8‖ pot)

Mums $11.00 (6 1/2‖ pot)

yellow, white, or lavender

Tulips $9.00

Daffodils $9.00

Hyacinths $9.00

pink or blue

Hydrangeas $20.00

Azaleas $18.50 (7 1/2‖ pot)

Questions? Call Linda Rance, 797-0737, or Peggy Weldon, 853-2933.

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Name of donor(s) __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Given in memory of __________________________________________________________________

or

Given in honor of __________________________________________________________________

Deacons may deliver the plant to the homebound __________ yes __________ no

Flower choice ___________________________________________________________________

Amount enclosed ___________________________________________________________________

Kirkland Community Bloodmobile Saturday, March 14, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Clinton United Methodist Church

NEW and past blood DONORS NEEDED. Please schedule an ap-

pointment on line at www.redcrossblood.org or call Jean Wainright at

853-2265. Walk-ins are appreciated and needed to meet goal.

The Corner Stone Stone Presbyterian Church

P.O. Box 33 (8 S. Park Row)

Clinton, 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

Scott Leonard, Commissioned Lay Pastor Rev. Gerald R. Platz, Pastor Emeritus

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

Office Manager: Peggy Weldon Clerk of Session: Sherry Robinson

Treasurer: Peter Massi 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

April issue of the newsletter

is Monday, March 23. Con-

tact Midge Bakos, editor, at

853-2951 with questions or

comments.

Newsletter team

Many thanks to Midge Bakos, Carolyn

Barnum, Trudi Christeler, and Ceil

Gilbert, 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.