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The Word for WednesdayJuly 2, 2025 |
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Cleaning Buckets Urgently Needed
The Mission Barn has an urgent need for cleaning buckets, as they recently distributed 600 due to regional flooding. Read about how you can continue to help, and get links to cleaning bucket supply lists at wpaumc.org/Mission-Barn. Financial donations are also welcome to help purchase kit supplies. Donations, marked "Cleaning Kits," may be sent to the Mission Barn at 181 Columbus Dr, New Castle, PA 16101 or to the Conference Center. The Mission Barn maintains a "Wish List" on Amazon with items used in cleaning, hygiene, and menstrual kits. Items purchased through Amazon may be delivered to the Mission Barn. For more infomation visit: http://stoneumc.org/news/cleaning-buckets-urgently-needed--752
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Ladies Lunch Group
Ladies, join us Wednesdays in July for a weekly lunchtime fellowship gathering!July 2 - Noon - Perkins Community Room July 9, 16, 23, 30 - 11:30am- Pizza Villa Community Room This is a time to visit, reconnect and get to know each other. Individuals will order and pay for their own lunches. We will be talking about the book "Start With Hello" (And Other Simple Ways to Live As Neighbors). This gentle, easy read is a United Women in Faith booklist recommendation. Some books have been pre-ordered and will be available when you sign up. If you prefer to order your own copy, it is available on Amazon in a variety of formats. This is not a bible study, just an opportunity for the women of the church to spend time together. Please join us whether you are reading the book or not, and join in the conversation. For more infomation visit:
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Happy Independence Day!
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Church Office HoursNew Hours Begin in July Starting in July, the Church Office Hours will be: 8AM - 1PMMonday, Wednesday & Thursday
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Treasure Hunt SaleTable Spots Still Available Do you have treasures that you no longer want? Stone Church is having a Treasure Hunt!Purchase a table space for $25 and bring your unwanted items to Kingsley Hall on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Your purchase of a table will benefit the church and provide space to sell your treasures. Proceeds from the sale of your items are yours to keep. This event will take place from 10 am to 3pm. For more infomation visit:
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Church Directory PhotosSubmit Your Photo By August 1st! Directory Picture SubmissionsIf you didn't get a picture taken and want to be included in the new Stone Church directory, you can submit a picture.Submissions require a $15 fee (make check payable to Stone UMC please).
Please drop picture and check off to the office or email it to: grandmagjane@zoominternet.net.
DEADLINE IS August 1st.
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All Churches PicnicA Meadville 1825 celebration event Saturday, August 9, 2025 -- 11AM-2:30PM Roche Park, Vernon Township Shuttle transportation to the picnic will be provided. Bring your own picnic basket - NO food, beverage or tableware will be provided. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited. An ecumenical service will be held at 11:30AM followed by activities for all ages. Questions? Contact Event Coordinator Armendia Dixon at 814-333-1188 or armendia.dixon1@gmail.com |
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Stone Church Art FundraiserLimited Edition Prints Available in Various Sizes In honor of Stone's 200th anniversary this year, the Bicentennial Committee has prepared individual prints and prints on slate featuring original artwork by local Meadville artist Cruz Dragosavac. Prints on slate from Stone UMC and local buildings are available with a variety of mat options. SMALL 11"x7" -- $25 MEDIUM 11"x12" -- $35 LARGE 11"x18-22" -- $45 Individual prints are available in three sizes. 5"x7" -- $15 8"x10"-- $25 11"x14" --$35 Shipping is available for an additional shipping fee - please call the office for more information. For more infomation visit:
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We Need Your Help
After the recent congregational meeting, the message is clear for Stone U.M.Church. We are having major financial problems.
Last month alone, we had to transfer $20,000 from a special endowment account just to pay the bills. The issue isn't new. It's been going on since before Covid-19, but it's now to the point where it's very serious. We cannot keep drawing from the endowment funds to balance our budget.
We are committed to keep doors open to minister to others and lead them to Christ.
We need suggestions from you about ways you believe we can increase our revenue. The finance team has worked hard to reduce expenses and now we need to find ways to increase our revenue. If that doesn't happen, the future of the church is in jeopardy. Our mission is to make disciples for Christ. To do that, we need to keep our doors open and a staff on board.
Attached is the presentation Jim Ross made at the congregation meeting for those unable to attend. Click HERE to view presentation.
If you have some suggestions, please send them to the finance chairperson, Jane Smith, at grandmagjane@zoominternet.net or call her at 814-337-6377 or send a note or email to church. We just celebrated our 200th anniversary and we certainly don't want it to be our last anniversary. Please pray about this and let's see what we can do to change our financial picture!
Thanks in advance.
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Happy Birthday!Celebrating a Birthday This Week... HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Kevin Cunningham Joyce Garris Mayland Learn Jean Shanley Owen Shields Jane Smith Robert Smith HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Chuck & Lisa Foust |
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2025 Altar Flowers
Convenient online ordering and payment options are now available on our website. As always, you may still order flowers by signing up on the Flower Chart at the church - look for it in its' new location on the Church Information Board across from Miller Parlor. You may also call Jen in the office to reserve a date to provide altar flowers - 814-724-6736.
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