Stone Presbyterian Church

November 2025 Newsletter

Book Review- ”The Life & Teachings of Jesus Christ”

 This book would be perfect for a Bible Study on its own. It addresses questions that people might have about how Jesus taught through His healings, parables, the “Sermon on the Mount”, etc. It provides a more in-depth understanding of the Gospels than might have been studied previously, showing new perspectives or insights.

The book delves into areas such as prayer life, pointing out reasons why the absence of prayer can be a result of our impatience, busyness, ingratitude, or lack of faith. The author goes on to tell why constant prayer is necessary, as Jesus urges us to come to Him in prayer with all our needs and also our thanks.

Another chapter speaks plainly about sin and its remedy-forgiveness! There is something in Jesus’ presence that takes sinners’ despair away and replaces it with great hope!

Even though Jesus taught with authority, he was never dictatorial, overbearing, or forcing acceptance. Jesus came to earth to be more than the usual legislators of his time. He lived and died to give us a new spirit to make us free.

This book is an excellent choice for those who want to learn about Christ in a format that is easy to understand.

           A Member of the Bible Study,   Elder Chris Dear

 November Schedule of Events

Holy Communion

We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion during the worship service on Sunday, November 2nd. Come and share in this sacred meal of remembrance and grace.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, November 1st. Daylight Saving Time officially ends on Sunday, November 2nd.

Election Day Bake Sale on Nov. 4th

Voting will take place on Tuesday, November 4th, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Our Bake Sale will run from 7:00 AM until sold out! Donations of homemade or store-bought goodies such as pies, brownies, cookies, muffins, quick breads, doughnuts, Chex mix, popcorn, or candy are appreciated. Drop-off times: Monday, November 3rd, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, and Election Day, November 4th, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Volunteers are needed from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Sign-up sheets will be in Friendship Hall. Contact Max Perkins or Chrissy Dear for questions.

Session Meeting

The Session Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00 PM.

Bible Study

Our Bethel Series on the New Testament begins on Wednesday, November 5th, at 12 PM. Everyone is welcome—bring a friend!

Fellowship Hour & Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us for a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, November 23rd, following worship. Turkey and beverages will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be on the kitchen counter for side dishes, salads, and desserts. Bring your family and friends for this joyful time of gratitude!

Thursday Community

The Stone Thursday Community has a new name and a new meeting day!
We are now the Stone Sunday Community — and we can’t wait to gather together for worship and celebration. Join us on Sunday, November 23, at 10:45 AM for worship and our Thanksgiving Party. Everyone is Welcome!

Handbell Choir Rehearsal

Every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. All are welcome to make a joyful noise!

Stone Choir Rehearsal

Every Sunday at 10:00 AM. New members are welcome to join the choir.

Sanctuary Christmas Tree Set-Up

We will decorate and set up the Christmas Tree on the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th, after the worship service. All helping hands are welcome!

The Advent Angel Game (November 30, 2025 – December 21, 2025)

Bible Verse: Hebrews 1:14: "Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?"

The Advent Angel Game invites us to show love and kindness during the Christmas season. Each participant will secretly become someone’s “angel,” serving them with acts of kindness and small surprises until the joyful reveal on December 21st!

How to Play:

1. Name Drawing: Everyone who joins this game will draw a name from a container. This is the person you will secretly serve.

2. Keep the name you drew a secret!

3. Serving Secretly: You will secretly serve the person whose name you drew. This could be through kind words, helpful acts, cards, notes, or small gifts (like handmade items, food, or something they enjoy).

4. Using Messengers: You can ask someone else (a “messenger”) to help deliver your words and deeds. If you are asked to be a messenger, say: “I am the messenger of your angel. Your angel wants me to deliver this gift/these words.”

5. Thank Your Angel on December 21st: On December 21st, after the worship service, you will give a gift to your angel as a thank you. Keep the gift under $10. This is the day you will reveal who your angel is.

6. Guess Who Your Angel Is: Before giving your gift to your angel on December 21st, you will thank the angel for the service and try to guess who your angel is, sharing how the angel served you.

Purpose:

This game helps us practice love and service by giving time, encouragement, and small gifts to others in the spirit of the Christmas season. You can do this in a fun or dramatic way!

Group Using Church Facility

Northern Blend Chorus will meet on Sunday, November 2, at 12:30-3:30 PM and on Mondays, November 10, 17, & 24

from 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM

Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, November 5, from 6 PM to 8:30 PM.

Bird Club will meet on Wednesday, November 12, from 7 PM to 9 PM.

North Country Quilters Guild will meet on Tuesday, November 18, from 6 PM to 9:30 PM.

Quilters Group will meet  on Saturdays, November 8 & 29, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Friday, November 28, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM

Anniversary in November 2025

Happy Anniversary, Phillip & Kathie Compeau!

Pastoral Care

If you or someone you know would be blessed by a visit or some support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you, and it would be a privilege to connect with you. To arrange a visit, please contact the church office (315-788-5630), or Pastor Sarah Lee:

Call/Text:  315-788-8286 Email: pastorsarahleespc@gmail.com

Sanctuary Flowers Sign-Up

The COST for flowers is $ 16.00. Please turn in the fee and the “in honor/memory of” information for the bulletin to the office or place it in the offering plate during worship. After the service, the flowers will be delivered to those who are unable to join us in person or to newcomers. Thank you!

Watertown Urban Mission

Food items are now being collected at Stone Church to be delivered on the 3rd week of each month to the Urban Mission.

They are to be collected in the shopping cart in the hall.

Accepted are in-date, non-perishable food items. Thank you! The community will appreciate your contributions.

Ruling Elders on the Session

 Class of 2026

Linda Rohde

 Class of 2027

Robert Siver Jr.

Roxanne Young

Class of 2028

Maxine Perkins

Chris Dear

Jeannie Greenwood

 Clerk of Session

Chris Dear

 Worship Ministers

Pastor

Rev. Sarah Lee

Organists

Chris Hyde-Hall

Ghilyana Dordzhieva

Choir Director

Jeannie Greenwood

Handbell Choir Director

Nancy Boynton

Church Staff

Secretary  

Linda White

Ministry Assistant 

Kerstain Rouda

Lectionary for November 2025

November 1

All Saints’ Day

Daniel 7:1–3, 15–18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11–23 Luke 6:20–31

November 2

Semicontinuous Habakkuk 1:1–4, 2:1–4 Psalm 119:137–144 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, 11–12 Luke 19:1–10

November 9

Semicontinuous Haggai 1:15b—2:9 Psalm 145:1–5, 17–21 or Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 2:1–5, 13–17 Luke 20:27–38

November 16

Semicontinuous Isaiah 65:17–25 Isaiah 12 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13 Luke 21:5–19

November 23

Reign of Christ / Christ the King

Semicontinuous Jeremiah 23:1–6 Luke 1:68–79 Colossians 1:11–20 Luke 23:33–43

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November 30

First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 2:1–5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11–14 Matthew 24:36–44

Stone Presbyterian Church

Sunday Worship 10:45 AM

140 Chestnut Street

 Watertown NY 13601

(315) 788-5630

Pastor. Rev. Sarah Lee

(315) 788-8286

Website: www.stonepreschurch.com

Facebook: Stoen Presbyterian Church

Email: stonep@centralny.twcbc.com