The Word For Wednesday

Weekly Update -- November 4, 2026

Veteran's Day Coffee & Donuts

A Stone UMC Care Team ministry event

Please join us in Miller Parlor at 8:30am on November 8, 2026 for a special fellowship coffee hour before our worship service in honor of all our veterans past and present. Donuts and coffee, teas, hot cocoa will be available.

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/events/veterans-day-coffee-donuts/2026-11-08

Stone & Bethany Church Family Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Join us for fellowship and a time of thanks for our church family. Please RSVP on the sign up sheets located on the bulletin board by the Teubert Kitchen or in the sanctuary, or by contacting the office at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org.

If you would like to contribute an item for the meal, a food donation list is posted at the church - please sign up for the item you wish to bring.

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/events/stone-bethany-church-family-thanksgiving-dinner/2026-11-22

Brown Bag Bible Study

November 4 & 11

Pack your dinner and come enjoy fellowship and bible study!

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/events/brown-bag-bible-study/2026-09-30

Boiler Brief

Feeling the Warmth of Your Generosity!

We have raised $56,745 towards our new heating system!

We are in need of $25,255 to meet our total project cost of $82,000.

Thank you to our generous donors and to all of those who have prayed for and worked on this project.

Your Boiler Fund Team - Dr. Armendia P. Dixon & Patricia Loutzenhiser

Monday Morning Reflections

Sermon Discussion Group

Join Pastor Domingos on Monday mornings at French Creek Coffee and Tea Co. from 8-9am to discuss the Sunday sermon. Please come share your thoughts and join the discussion.

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/events/monday-morning-reflection/2026-08-31

Handbell Choir

Handbell Choir practice is held in the Music Room at 6:30pm on Monday evenings throughout the fall and winter - if you would like to ring handbells with the Stone Carillon Choir, please contact Jim Ross at 814-724-6736 or music@stoneumc.org.

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/events/handbell-choir--645/2026-09-21

Memorial Service

A memorial service for Stone UMC member Blaine Ohl will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2pm at the chapel at Wesbury.

Altar Flowers

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Equal Exchange Coffee

Your purchase supports small-scale farmers around the world!

Our Fair Trade/Organic Equal Exchange coffees are available to purchase during regular church office hours or after worship. We have Columbian, Decaf Columbian, and Toffee Caramel flavored coffees.

Questions? Gloria Shields would be happy to tell you more about Equal Exchange and the variety of items available to order. Leave her a message at 814-724-6736.

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/news/equal-exchange-coffee

Adult Sunday School

The adult Sunday school class meets after worship and invites people of varying beliefs to attend our discussion on the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church.

For more infomation visit:

http://stoneumc.org/news/adult-sunday-school