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The Word for Wednesday - July 23, 2025

The Word for Wednesday

July 23, 2025

All Churches Picnic

All Churches Picnic

A 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

 

Your RSVP is appreciated by July 18, 2025.  Forms are available at the church or click HERE to complete the online form.

Parking with shuttle service will be available.   Remote parking sites are Meadville Area Middle and High School and MMC Vernon Place.

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.
Ladies Lunch Group

Ladies Lunch Group

Ladies, join us Wednesdays in July for a weekly lunchtime fellowship gathering!  

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:

http://stoneumc.org/events/ladies-lunch-group/2025-07-02

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Safe Sanctuaries

Safe Sanctuaries

Required Safety Training for all Ministry Volunteers

Providing a safe environment for children & youth to grow in faith!

All current (and potential!) ministry volunteers are required by church policy to complete a Safe Sanctuaries training every 2 years.  Please join us for one of our upcoming safety information sessions in Miller Parlor. 

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - 10am

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 6pm

For more infomation visit:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bh6Pk9HJKN

Register Here
Treasure Hunt Sale

Treasure Hunt Sale

Table 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:

http://stoneumc.org/events/treasure-hunt/2025-08-02

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Baked Goods Wanted

Baked Goods Wanted

Treasure Hunt Bake Sale - August 2, 2025

Our Treasure Hunt sale on August 2nd will include a Bake Sale.  We need donations of baked goods from our talented Stone UMC bakers!  Please drop off your baked goods to the church on Friday, August 1st on the counter in Teubert Kitchen or to Kingsley Hall on the morning of the sale between 8-10am.

 

Church Directory Photos

Church Directory Photos

Submit Your Photo By August 1st!

 We Want Your Smiles!  

If you haven't had apicture taken for the upcoming directory and don't have a current one, we have a solution.

Teresa Olah has volunteered to take a picture for anyoe who needs a new photograph.  Contact Teresa and she will make arrangements to take your picture.  

If you already have a picture you like that you want to submit, you may drop it off at the office or email it to Jane Smith at grandmagjane@zoominternet.net.

All photos must be submitted with $15 payment to be included in the church photo directory by August 1, 2025.

Thanks again for your consideration. 

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/news/church-directory-photos

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Stone Church Art Fundraiser

Stone Church Art Fundraiser

Limited 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 5"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:

http://stoneumc.org/news/stone-church-art-fundraiser

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Cleaning Buckets Urgently Needed

Cleaning Buckets Urgently Needed

Drop Off Supplies to our Bin in Thoburn Lobby

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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Church Council Meeting

Church Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Healing Conversations

with Rev. Renee Mikell

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

5:30 PM

Any church member is welcome to join the conversation.

Men's Bible Study Group on Summer Break

Men's Bible Study Group on Summer Break

The Men's Bible Study group welcomes any man who is interested in strengthening their relationship with Jesus. 

There will be no Men's Bible Study during the summer months - join us when we resume meetings on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Miller Parlor.  We will be talking about the book, "Everything Happens Somewhere".

Aug 28 (Thu) - Everything Happens Somewhere (Bethel)
Sep 4 (Thu) - Everything Happens Somewhere (Shechem)
Sep 12 (Fri) - Everything Happens Somewhere (Shilo)
Sep 18 (Thu) - Everything Happens Somewhere (A Tomb)

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/events/mens-bible-study-group--477/2025-08-28

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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Celebrating a Birthday This Week...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Frank Urbanick

Dave Shaffer

Aubrey Minnis

Jan Emblidge

Lana Lang

Jessica Finney

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Larry & Margaret Sippy

2025 Altar Flowers

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.

 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.stoneumc.org/pages/altar-flowers

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