january 2010 stone newsletter, stone church of willow glen

8/8/2019 January 2010 Stone Newsletter, Stone Church of Willow Glen

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THE STONE NEWS, PAG

At Stone Church, its the lastsermon we receive every Sundaymorning.After the organ postlude, as we

gather our belongings and stretch

our backs, stiff from sitting too longin a hard pew, we turn to receiveone more blessing. Up high, overour heads, etched in stained glass, isJesus, looking down at us from hiscircular and mosaic heaven armsraised, offering us his final pastoralbenediction:

My peace I give unto you.

The Alpha and Omega Greekletters indicating the beginning of

time and the end of the age flankhis sides. It is appropriate that theseancient symbols hover over ourplace of worship a place whereinfants are baptized, marriage vows

are spoken, and people we haveloved through sickness and deathare offered into Gods hands.

Recognizing beginnings and end-ings is part and parcel to living thespiritual life. Actually, the entirepassage reads:

Peace I leave with you; my peaceI give you. I do not give to you asthe world gives. Do not let yourhearts be troubled and do not letthem be afraid. John 14:27

More than 50 years ago, when twindow was first installed, someodescribed it as a window to bland challenge as people leave aindeed it has.

As the year 2010 approachmy prayer is that these worwould continue to bless and chlenge Gods people. May Chrisglassy benediction continue descend upon us, encouraging acomforting all of Gods childrenAnd every Sunday morning,

worship draws to a close and make our way to the exit, may tpeace of Christ go with us, now aforever more.

Am

To Bless and Challengeby Ken Henry


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Advent andChristmas are veryspecial at StoneChurch. Please joinus for the many

worship servicesoffered during thisextraordinary time.

AdventKen Henry has chosen the theme,

That Great Light, for Advent this yearat Stone Church. This theme is basedon Isaiah 9:2:

The people who walked indarkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep

darkness on them light has shined.

Here are the particular themes, andliturgy, for the Sundays in Advent:

Nov. 29, First Sunday of Advent:The Coming Light of Christ(A Candle of Hope); 1 Thessalo-nians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36.

Dec. 6, Second Sunday ofAdvent:A Messenger to Light theWay (A Candle of Preparation);Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6.Dec. 13, Third Sunday of

Advent: The Light of Baptism(A Candle for Baptism); ChancelChoir Concert and Baptism;Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18.Dec. 20, Fourth Sunday ofAdvent: The Light that IlluminatesPeace (A Candle for Peace);Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:46b-55.

Taiz Services in AdventDuring Advent, Taiz services will

be offered on Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8,15, and 22, for those seeking a timeof nurturing quiet, music, and peaceduring this busy season. The sanctu-ary opens at 6:30 pm, and the servicebegins at 6:45 and ends at 7:30.

Candlelight Christmas Eve ServicesKen Henry describes Stones two

unique Christmas Eve services:

7 pm Ringing BellsAt the 7 pm service, the emphasis

will be on families, with an extendedchildrens sermon.Well light candles and sing carols,

like Go Tell it on the Mountain andAway in a Manger.

The feeling will be festive and infor-mal, and the service will last about45 minutes.

I invite you to bring your favoritebell to assist in the carols maybeeven two or three!

11 pm Hearing our Heavenly ChoirAt the 11 pm service, the feel-

ing will be more meditative andreflective.

The choir will sing anthems, andthe congregation will sing traditionalfavorites.

The emphasis will be on contem-plating this holy and joyful event.

I will also preach a Christmas Evesermon, and yes, well light candlesat this service, too.

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Worship during Advent and Christmas at Stone Church:That Great Light is Advent Theme; Two Services on Christmas Eve

Want to go on a mission trip to Appa-lachia next summer? Want to worship with members of First PresbyterianChurch in Hazard, KY? Want to traveland work with a group of adults andyouth from Stone Church?

Don Skipwith and Ken Henry areplanning a mission trip to Eastern Ken-tucky (tentatively July 11-18, 2010). Thetrip will include educating ourselves

about this impoverished US region,working at a building site each day, andlearning about our faith, which calls usto love our neighbors, near and far.

On Sunday morning, Dec. 13, from11:15 to noon, we will gather in thepastors office in Lincoln House tohear more about this exciting missionopportunity. The meeting will includeeverything we need to know, includ-

ing costs, travelarrangements,and where well

be sleeping.There will bea similar meet-ing at the samelocation on thesame day at6:30 pm, if youcannot attendthe morningsession.

Please prayer-fully considerthis opportu-

nity for the teenager in your home,well as for yourself.

And here is some information abowhere were going:

Perry County, with a population29,279 people, is in the heart of the co

fields of Eastern Kentucky, and the nefor affordable housing is severe. Of the r

dents of Perry County, 29.1% are below poverty line, as documented in the 20Census. This makes Perry County the 102poorest county in the nation, accordingthe Housing Assistance Council (HAC)

Our community is indicative of tconsistent economic distress the CentAppalachian region has suffered during tlast century. Creating affordable housopportunities for low-income families aindividuals has contributed immeasurato systemic, sustainable economic develment in our community. - Ken Hen

Hammerin in the Hills of Eastern Kentucky

Five unsuspecting middle-schoolers were kidnapped, then treated togames and pancakes at the annual Kidnap Breakast, on Halloweenmorning. Vampire teeth got them in the mood or the day! Line-dancing,scrapbooking, cooking, caroling, puppet-dramas and a ranch retreat are allpart o this years Middle School program, whose theme is God is Great.


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THE STONE NEWS, PAGE

Stones ChurchSchool Makes

a Joyful Noise!

by Mary Jo Blazek,

Childrens MinistryCoordinator

Childrens activities atStone Church are in abun-dance this holiday season.Our congregation is rich

with the sounds of ourchildrens voices and theirdreams for the future.

The fourth and fifthgrade church school classrecently created a wonderful GodlyWalk. This is a ten-station devotionand prayer labyrinth that they set upand shared with the younger childrenand other church members. Theytook a lot of pride in this activityand learned about prayer and aboutbeing leaders.Another wonderful tradition here

at Stone Church is the presentationof Bibles to our fourth graders. Thisevent took place during the Wor-ship service on Nov. 22. Recipientsincluded Ryann McManus, Ginger

Luebcke, Jillian Ritchie, Isabel Jaffer,Ben McDaid, Maggie Curtin, andEllie Peyton. Congratulations toall of you!

The Childrens Chimes Choir,led by Jean Raby, is meeting Sundaymornings from 11:15 to 12:15, down-stairs in Room 6. Children fromthird grade and up are invited tojoin, and they do not need to knowhow to read music. The children areplanning to show their talents atthe Christmas Eve Family WorshipService (the 7 pm service).

Parents Day Out is a popular eventfor both parents and children. Spon-sored by the Deacons, children areinvited to spend the day doing crafts,

playing games, watching movies,and having lunch. Their parentsget time to shop, do errands, or justrelax. This years event takes place

Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am to 2pm. If you would like to participate,please let me know.

In Worship every Sunday duringAdvent, one of our Stone Churchfamilies will light the Advent Candle,recite a prayer, and share a personalhope for the future.

The Christmas Eve Family WorshipService will include the holy family

with a real new baby. All childrenare invited to come early to dress inperiod clothing (from our costumecloset) and join the holy family as

they process into the Sanctuary. And put this event on yourcalendar now: the FamilyEpiphany Party returns Jan. 3, from

2 to 4 pm. This is a timefor the whole familyto enjoy the seasontogether with their friendsat Stone. There will becrafts, cookie decorating,music and a special pre-sentation from the middleschool group. You wont

want to miss it. As the new yeaapproaches, there aremany opportunities forall members of Stoneto be involved inguiding our children tolearn about Gods love.Be a part of it. You willbe making great memo-ries for the children andfor yourselves.


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C is for Christmas may yours bemost merry!

C is for calendars please take thoseyoud like, and give us your extras.

C is for cart in the Social Hall,which will hold Christmas books inDecember and Stone Church favoritesin January.

C is for cheerful workers we willneed one or two to replace Ruth White(to whom were wishing farewell). Ifyoure available the first and third Tues-day mornings of the month, come by tosee if youd like to work with us.

Recent additions for young members:Im Thankful Each Day! by P. K. Hallinan

(1st Bks Hal) Angelinas Christmas by Katharine

Holabird (1st Bks Hol)The Last Straw by Fredrick Thury (J Thu),

given by Della Smith in honor of singersin Three Wee Kings, 2007

Toys! Amazing Stories behind Some Great Inven-tionsby Don Wulffson (YA 688.7 Wul)

New on our adult side:A Book of Angels by Sophy Burnham

(158 Bur), given by Sylvia SnyderThe Future of Christianity by Arthur

Bellinzoni (230 Bel), given by Pat MageeThe Little Book of Jesus by Priya

Hemenway (232 Hem)A Pocketful of Prayers ed. by Ralph Woods

(243 Woo), given by Betty MoranZen & the Art of Knitting: Exploring the

Links between Knitting, Spirituality & Creativ-ity by Bernadette Murphy (746 Mur)In our special sections:A Feast of Families by Virginia Stem

Owens (Fam 306.8 Owe), rec. byMadeleine LEngle

The Power of Family: Strength, Comfort, andHealingby Paul Pearsall (Fam 306.85)

Far from Home: Tales of Presbyterian Exilesby Alice Anderson (SocIss-S 241 And)

Taking a New Look: Why Congrega-

tions Need LGBT Members by Life QuestPublications (SocIss-S 241 Tak)

The last two were given by StoneWorks.- Sue Williams, Library Coordinator

Adult Study Topics Range from Calvin toGreen Entrepreneurs to Economics

Church Library Looks at the Cs of Christmas!

Noted physicist and theologiaDr. Robert Russell, will be Henrie

Perdue Memorial Ltureron Feb. 5-6, 201Exploring Science a

Theology in Creative Inaction, he will discusvariety of issues on tactive frontier betwemodern science an

Christian theology, with particufocus on Big Bang cosmology and nDarwinian evolutionary biology.

In the Friday evening overvielecture, Dr. Russell will survey fikey issues in theology and scienStarting with Einsteins Big Bang cmology, he asks whether an absolubeginning of the universe at t=0 athe cosmic fine-tuning of the laws aconstants of nature support beliefGod. Next he explores theistic evotion as a theological interpretatiof neo-Darwinian evolution againits competitors: atheism and Integent Design. We face the challengesuffering in the evolution of life, aDr. Russell asks how we can respontheologically. He concludes by expling predictions for the far future

the universe: freeze or fry. Do theundermine Christian hope for a NCreation? Are there any alternative

In the two Saturday morning ltures, Dr. Russell will probe the thelogical implications of cosmology aevolutionary biology in more depand detail. What is the significanof Big Bang cosmology for Christifaith? Can the God who acts truact and affect the universe?

Dr. Russell is the Ian G. BarboProfessor of Theology and Science

Residence at the Graduate Theolocal Union, Berkeley, and Founder aDirector of the Center for Theoloand the Natural Sciences (CTNS). Hholds a Ph. D. in physics and advancdegrees in theology and is the authof many books on the relationshbetween science and religion.

Tickets are $15 for Friday evening, $for Saturday morning, or $20 for the coplete program. They can be purchased afWorship beginning Dec. 27. - Pat Mag

Robert Russell to beHenrietta Perdue

Memorial Lecturer

The following adult study classes areoffered at 11:15 on Sunday mornings

during December and January.The Life and Legacy of John Calvin,Dec. 6 & 13; led byRev. Dr. David McCreath

David McCreath examines someof the important writings of JohnCalvin, the French/Swiss theologianwhose 16th century writings becamethe foundation of the ReformedChurches, including the PresbyterianChurch (USA). On Dec. 6, the class

will review Calvins life in France and

Geneva, and how the beginnings ofthe Reformation shaped his writings.On Dec. 13, the class will review Cal-vins major work, the Institutes of theChristian Religion. Particular attentionwill be given to his understanding ofthe church, and the expectations ofthe Christian life.Green Entrepreneurs, Jan. 10 & 17;led by Alison van Diggelen

In July, Mike Cassidy wrote in theSan Jos Mercury News: For the past

eight months, the Scottish immigranthas been quietly producing podcasts

on green living and green technologyfrom her Almaden Valley home. Herguests? Tom Friedman, Charlie Rose,Maureen Dowd, Jack Welch and ahost of Silicon Valley tech execs. Inthese classes, Alison will share hergreen interviews.San Jos Economic Development,Jan. 31; led by Kim Walesh

Last April, Kim Walesh, Chief Strate-gist for the City of San Jos , summarizedthe major forces of change (demo-graphic, economic, environmental)

shaping the long-term future of citiesacross the nation, with emphasis onSan Jos. Kim returns to discuss SanJoss economic development.Exploring the Old Testament - part I,led by Ken Henry, Barbara Bracey,and the Parish Associates

This class continues throughDecember and most of January.

There are no classes on Dec. 20 or 27,or Jan. 3. - Pat Magee


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Presbyterian

Women

The Mens Ministry ofStone Church includes a mis-sion work team, a book group,

and a flyinggroup.

For moreinformationabout any of

these groups, contact Parish

Associate David McCreath.

Mens Book GroupThe Dec. 14 meeting of the

Mens Book Group will be atthe home of Bruce Raby at7:30 pm. At that meeting the group

will choose books to read fromJanuary through April.

All Stone Church men andfriends are invited, and every-one with a book idea should beprepared to pitch the bookto the group. The four books

with the most votes will beselected.We are trying to read one

classic and one spiritual bookduring each half-year period.

- Bill Ribble

MensMinistry

At its regular meeting on Nov. 17, theSession had the joy of receiving as newmembers three people with long-timeties to the Presbyterian Church andexperience in leadership. Michelle Lee

Vasquez transferred from Colorado,and Glen and Norah Casner trans-ferred from Southern California.

The Session discussed a mandatefrom the Presbytery that officers andstaff be trained in Safe Church Prac-tices, prevention of child abuse and

the responsibilities of MandatoryReporters. The concern grows out oflawsuits brought against the Presbytery,as well as concern for the safety of all children and adults alike. Mel Goertzand David McCreath were authorizedto create a task force to design thistraining for Stone.

The Stewardship Committeereported the results of ConsecrationSunday: As of Nov. 16, the committeehad received 148 pledges for $382,181,

with an additional $25,000 coming by

way of automatic withdrawals. Thereare 15 pledges from people who didnot pledge last year, and there are 41

who pledged last year who have not yetpledged this year.

The Budget and Finance Commit-tee reported that the budget shows ashortfall in pledged giving for 2009,although loose offerings show anincrease. The Session voted to haveloose offerings from both ChristmasEve services go to the general fund.

The Session held beginning discus-sions on resources that Stone mightprovide in case of a major disaster. Theexperience of churches in the Presby-tery after the 1989 Loma Prieta earth-quake is a source of information. Withlimited space, we probably could notstockpile food or supplies, but couldmaintain lists of folks who live aloneand provide for contacting them. There

will be further discussion on this at theDecember meeting.

- Alice Thorn, Clerk of Session

Session Welcomes New Members, ConsidersSafe Practices and Disaster Preparedness

Ho! Ho! Ho! Not in the Christmas moodyet? Thats all right, because we have theAdvent Season to get ready, not for SantaClaus, but for the birth of Jesus.

Our Christmas project this year is toprovide items for children to select as

gifts for theirmothers at theNext Door Solu-

tions shelter.These should be unwrapped, as thechildren are allowed to view the items

to make their selections.Please bring contributionsfor this worthwhile endeav-or to your December circle(money is also welcome).

Claudia Hamm is stillreceiving life stories: if you knew some-one who is now a member of the cloudof witnesses and can tell about her,please send a short story to Claudia,along with your own.

Please save your Campbell andSwanson labels this month whilecooking and baking all those delicioustreats for the holidays.

Put this date on your calendar: theEpiphany Tea on Jan. 10, featuring aTaiz worship experience.

Fair Trade Sales will be heldDec. 13: they will revert to the normalthird Sunday schedule in January.

The search committee needs inputfor nominations for Honorary LifeMemberships to be presented onWomens Sunday. If you have a nomina-tion, contact Hazel James by Jan. 3.PW Schedule for December:

Amethyst Circle, noon, Dec. 2, JanKeifers home

Emerald Circle, 10:30 am, Dec. 3,Gail Chaids home

Lunch Bunch, 11:30 am, Dec. 8,Taiwan Restaurant

Sapphire Circle, 7:30 pm, Dec. 8,Jeanette Rapps home

Coordinating Team, 9:30 am, Dec. 10,Social Hall

Fair Trade Sales, 10:30 am, Dec. 13,Social Hall

Bible Study, 9:30 am, Dec. 17,Church Library with Rev. Marge

Prayer Shawl Ministry, 4 pm, Dec. 17,Fireside Room

Book Group II, 2:30 pm, Dec. 21,Karen Scotts home, reading The Guern-sey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyby Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

- Catherine Amos

Stones Nominating Commtee has begun its work of findinchurch leaders for terms beginnin

July 1, 2010. These new EldeDeacons and Nominating Commtee members will join the continuinmembers in their respective groups

If you are interested in serving a leader, or if you would like to sugest a pledging member as a leadeplease contact moderators GaChaid or John Lococo, or any com

mittee member (Maureen ChandleMel Goertz, Bea Groppus Virginia Holtz, Derk JohnsoDiana Lim, Pat Magee, Kaye MoorSteve Nelson, Ida Raby, Leland Wonor Ruth McCreath).

If you need clarification about whit means to be an Elder or Deacoplease ask a committee member; thare enthusiastic and motivated to he

you discover your potential to beleader. The committee next meets oJan. 3, 2010 at 11 am. - Gail Chai

Looking for Next

Elders & Deacons


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Four new Stephen Ministers, PaulineMoore, Gail Chaid, Karen LeFever andCharlotte Dickson (pictured below),

were commissioned during Worshipon Nov. 8. With 50 hours of training,they are prepared to accompany mem-bers of the church and community onjourneys through difficult times. Hereare introductions to each of them:

Pauline Moore is a mother and grand-mother (even to agranddog!). She andsignificant other, Brad, enjoy reading,playing word games and doing Christ-mas puzzles in front of the fire. Paulineis the Senior Manager of Homeowner Asso-

ciations at a local company. She is alsoStones current Moderator of Deacons. Tostay in shape, she does water aerobics,yoga and occasionally boot camp.

Gail Chaid is a wife, mother, step-mother and grandmother. She is retiredafter 38 years of teaching home econom-ics, social problems, mathematics and

more. She was also a planetarium direc-tor for 18 years, teaching astronomy toall ages. She enjoys traveling, reading,cooking, time with her grandchildren,and taking her dog to the dog park. Shealso loves looking at the fall colors ofthe trees and sitting in the sun.

Karen LeFever is a creative directorspecializing in computer motion graph-ics and design, most recently for AdobeSystems. In addition to time with hus-band Jim and ten-year-old daughterEmma, Karen enjoys making music,

chasing her German shepherd, andabbling in various right-brained actties. Karen is a member of St. FranEpiscopal Church and feels fortunto have two church families.

Charlotte Dickson is an aunt, greaunt, volunteer, dog-owner/compaion, and retired teacher. She enjo

time with friends and family (includipug dog Scout), reading, music, arcomputer work, driving, traveling aworshiping and studying at Stone. Scurrently serves on San Jos PresbyterCommittee on Preparation for Mintry. She dreams of resuming her golfilife, becoming an expert on soups acasseroles, and enjoying a dogsled riand the Northern Lights. Listeningothers is a particular joy; becomingStephen Minister will give her masuch opportunities. -Joan Peckha


Wouldnt you like to make 2010 abrighter year for someone in need? Stone-Works has so many ways to do just that.

Muiruri Support Gathering, Dec. 8Many of you responded to the call to

support Tony Muiruri and his refugeefamily. His wife and daughter have not

yet had their visa interviews, but histwo teenage sons may arrive in Decem-ber. A team from Stone will work withCatholic Charities to welcome andmentor family members as they arrive.

It is very important, however, thateveryone at Stone be part of a loving and

welcoming community to this family asthey learn the subtleties of life in theUSA, especially Silicon Valley.

To learn more about what we need todo to help the Muiruri family, the entirecongregation is invited to a Gatheringinthe social hall from 7:45 to 9 pm, Dec.8 (after Taiz). Attendees will includeour assigned case worker, a CatholicCharities representative, and Elsa

Amboy and Melissa Kreisa, Refugee Min-istry Advocates from the San Jos Pres-bytery. Please come and get involved.Contact: Maureen Ryan

Christmas Joy Offering Dec. 20Please give generously to the

Christmas Joy Offering, one of four

special offerings designated by thePCUSA. This particular offering sup-ports the Board of Pensions Financial

Assistance Programs and PresbyterianRacial Ethnic Schools and Colleges.

You should receive a letter with anenclosed offering envelope aroundDec. 9. Bulletins will include envelopeson Dec. 20. Donations will also beaccepted for a short time afterward.

Commercial St. Inn Saturday LunchesStoneWorks members prepared

and served lunch to the women andchildren of InnVisions Commer-cial Street Inn on Nov. 21. It was a

wonderful experience, and you arecordially invited to take part inthis ministry.

StoneWorks has committed to servelunch every 3rd Saturday for the next12 months. We hope church commit-tees, as well as families, will partici-pate. Its an easy way to share Gods

love with some very needy people.Contact: Project Leader, Melanie Peyton,or Charlotte Pizzo

Mission Services Bulletin BoardTo help refugees in Silicon Valley, a

new area on the StoneWorks bulletinboard titled, Do You Need? MissionServices, lists a variety of refugee skillsso you can safely hire multi-talentedworkers for your household needs.

Ask Walter Roach about a new costume

made by a refugee Afghan seamstress.Contact: Maureen Ryan or Charlotte Pizzo;note that all postings must be approved.

Wonder of Our Water Works TourStoneWorks visit to the San Jo

Waste Water Treatment Facility wtruly amazing. We began in the claroom with an overview of the wacleansing process, which takes was

water to 99.9% purity. We then boared buses for a tour of the plant. T

first stop was the intake pipe (and yit did smell). All those stickers on fruand vegetables, and wipes markbiodegradable, must be raked out the waste water, so please dont pthem down your drains and toileGases produced by the processes heto power the plant, and the final indirt caps nearby landfills. In the enclean water goes to the bay and to waarea golf courses; this reclaimed wamay someday replenish our aquiferAfter the tour, we visited the D

Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. Tweather was perfect for meanderialong the seasonal pond and viewia levee lined with white pelicans another birds. At lunch, we heard a taabout two restoration projects: reveing the salt ponds back to wetlanand recreating new upland habitats fbirds. The butterfly garden and visitcenter were of particular interest.

Communion Sunday Food Drive

Fred Groppuso delivered 105.75 lbof food to Sacred Heart on Nov. Thank you for your generosity!

StoneWorks Reaches out to Refugees, Homeless ... Wont you Help?

Four Stephen Ministers Commissioned in Worship on November 8


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Contributions for 2009 DueOn or Before Dec. 31, 2009

In accordance with IRS regulations,2009 pledge contributions must bemade during the calendar year to be

deductible on your 2009 tax return.Please make sure contributions towardyour 2009 pledge are received in thechurch office or postmarked no laterthan Dec. 31, 2009, so your 2009giving statement will comply with thetax law. Contributions received afterDec. 31 must be recorded in 2010.2010 Pledge Envelopes

Pledge envelopes will be avail-able in the social hall on Sundaysduring December. Those who pledge

on a weekly basis receive 54-enve-lope boxes. Those who pledge on amonthly or quarterly basis receive 14-envelope boxes. Pledge envelopes arenot provided if you make a one-time

contribution or have set up automaticwithdrawal of funds from your bankaccount.In-Kind Donations NeedChurch Receipt

How often do you buy somethingfor our church, but dont ask to bereimbursed? Many of us generouslysupplement church programs andjust keep our receipts for tax deduc-tions. New IRS rules will not acceptsuch receipts as legitimate deductions.

You must now have a receipt fromStone Church.

To have these in-kind contributionincluded in your annual church givinstatement, please follow these steps:

1. Keep all contribution receipts fowhich you are not reimbursed.2. Sort receipts by contributio

category: CE, PW, Mens Ministryetc., labeling each one.

3. Place the sorted receipts in aenvelope with your name on it, ansee that Sally Magee receives it beforDec. 31, 2009.

For questions, contact Sally Mage(on Mondays in the Church Officeor Mel Goertz.

Budget & Finances Year-End Reminders

And lo, I amwith youalways, evenunto the endof the world

- Matthew 28:20


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Beginning with the Februaryissue, The Stone Newswill nolonger be mailed (in hardcopy) to homes for which wehave an email address.

If you continue to receive ahard copy, but have an emailaddress, would you let thechurch office know?

This has been done in orderto follow our directive as agreen church, as well as tosave money in these tougheconomic times.

Due to Christmas holidaysand vacations, there will notbe a separate January issue ofThe Stone News.

- Emily Moak Meacham, Editor


The Stone Church of Willow GlenPresbyterian Church (USA)1937 Lincoln Avenue(corner of Clark & Lincoln)

San Jos, CA 95125-3499www.stonechurch.org

Church Ofce:phone: 408-269-1593

fax: 408-269-8412

Rev. Dr. Ken Henry, PastorClaudia Hoagland, Ofce Manager

The Stone News Staff:June Tablak, Editor Emeritus, Church Mouse

Emily Moak Meacham, EditorPat Magee, Rhonda Lakatos,Fred Oliver, Lizanne Oliver,

Jody Meacham: Assistant EditorsSylvia Snyder, Chief PhotographerMary Jo Blazek, Dan Raby,Rosaleen Zisch, Joan Peckham,Susan McGhee: Additional PhotosCatherine Amos, Mary Breuleux,Charlotte Dickson, Fred Gardner,

Jerry and Jan Keifer,Sylvia Snyder: Production

The always fun and very deliciousMens Mission Team Dinner will be heldSat., Jan. 30, 2010. The dinner and accom-panying raffle raise funds to support themission and ministry of this hard-working,dedicated team. See Mike Wyllie (center) orJohn Lococo (right) , pictured above with LelandWong (left), for details in mid-December.

Waking Up to Johnin the New Year

The Personnel & AdministrationCommittee is currently preparingKen Henrys Annual ReviewComments about Rev. Henrys

work are welcome any time of year, but input from now until

Dec. 20 can be included in thisreview. Communicate by phone,email or in person with any P&Amember (Susan Bedolla, Jerry Keifer,

Rhonda Lakatos, Chris Nilson,Lynn Stutz, or Ed Tablak).

After the Worship ser-vice on Dec. 6, look for theMake-Your-Own-Yule-Log

event on the Patio. Materialswill be provided to create amasterpiece for your fire-place or other choice spot.

You dont even have toburn it to enjoy havinga yule log as part of yourChristmas tradition.See Fred Oliver for details.

Mark your calendar now forStones Annual Golf Tournament

and Dinner, on Sat., Oct. 9, 2010, atthe Villages Golf and Country Club.As usual, thats the second Saturdayin October. Take some lessons nowand start practicing or not! Its afun day for all levels of players.

This lovely young lady is reading herSanta Clara County Health Department

booklet on the fu are you readingyours? Health Ministry encourages

you to read this helpul booklet to beprepared. I you have not yet received acopy, please ask a committee member

Stay healthy this fu season.

News aboutThe Stone News

Wake up to (the Gospel of) John duringa six-week, early morning study begin-ning in January. Come to any or allof the classes listed below; theyll startpromptly at 6:30 am in the Library andrun exactly one hour. The only require-

ments are that you read the assignedscripture before class and bring a Bible.Coffee will be provided; donuts andpastries may show up occasionally.Commiserating with others who arenot morning people, including thepastor, will be the norm. See you therebright and early! -- Ken Henry

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