Old Stone Newsletter
A Note From The Pastor
“Children Learn What They Live”
Children have been on my heart this month at Old Stone. Maybe it is due to helping our Christian Education Committee plan for next year’s Sunday School curriculum, or perhaps venturing off to Workcamp with our Middle/High School Youth Group. Since starting at Old Stone, I have always been impressed with the positive, Christ-like environment that surrounds our children as they grow in their faith. It is due to good teachers! Throughout the Bible there are numerous examples of the Holy Spirit empowering and equipping biblical figures to teach.
For example:
- Moses wrote and taught Scripture’s first five books Deut. 4:5
- Samuel taught during the early days of the kingdom 1 Sam. 12:23
- David wrote and taught the Psalms Prov. 4:4
- Jesus taught the Old Testament and its’ fulfillment Matt. 4:23, Luke 24:27
- Paul taught the Word of God Acts 18:11, 20:20
- Timothy taught church doctrine Titus 2:1
I truly believe it is because of good, sound teaching and positive, Christ-like role models that we have such a vibrant, growing Christian Education program. My prayer is that this coming year we take another step in grounding our children in the faith and love of God. I found a poem from Dorothy Law Nolte entitled “Children Learn what They Live”:
If a child lives with criticism,
He learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,
He learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice.
If a child lives with security,
He learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,
He learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the world.
Would you please take some time this month to pray for our Christian Education Committee, Sunday School Teachers, and Youth Group Leaders? They work very hard to ensure our children live with encouragement, confidence, praise, fairness, security, approval, acceptance, and friendship.
Yours In Christ,
Pastor Jim
AUGUST
1 Marv & Linda Caudill— 46 Years
5 Dan & Carolyn Roshon— 32 Years
5 Jason & Hannah Mayes— 4 Years
5 Kevin DeWitt & Wendy Wolpert—4 Years
12 Larry & Jeannie Hall— 33 Years
14 Jim & Deana Mitchell—39 Years
20 Rick & Debbie Russell—39 Years
25 Allan & Nancy Prindle— 37 Years
30 Randy & Judy Martz— 41 Years
AUGUST
6 Heath Garrett
6 Jack Rotondo
8 Missy Bright
9 Chase Walter
10 Tim Harsh
11 Owen Fransen
12 Nathan Hawn
12 Gavin Terry
13 Jean Welsh
14 Dan Fransen
15 Don Almendinger
15 Stephanie Murphy
15 Mandy Vincent
16 Larry Hall
16 Matt Meier
18 Dale Walters
18 David Shade
18 Jed Kreager
19 Jessica Harsh
21 Alicia Smart
22 Emma Fransen
25 Jeff Pharazyn
26 Chuck Shipp
27 Bailey Harsh
29 Lyn Lawson
29 Kathy Cox
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
If you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary to honor someone, perhaps an anniversary or in memory of a loved one, please contact Jan Schroeder @ 740-513-8268. She will then know not to plan flowers for that particular Sunday.
We would like to let people know that the Deacon’s record the worship service on CD’s every Sunday. If you know anyone that would appreciate a copy of the service, we would be more than happy to add them to our list. See a Deacon, or call the church office at 369-3548.
FATHER'S DAY
A Father’s Day breakfast was held at the church on Sunday June 20th. It was very well attended and was such a blessing to all. Thanks to everyone that participated and especially to all those that brought all the yummy breakfast foods!
Vacation Bible School was a huge success! It was held June 21-24 from 9:00-11:30. There were 80 children registered this year from ages 2 through 8th grade. This year’s theme was “Galactic Blast—A Cosmic Adventure Praising God”. All the children had such a great time learning about God in a fun, informal atmosphere. They made new friends and fellowshipped with old ones.
Bible School would not be the success that it is if it were not for the 60+ volunteers that make it all happen. Our volunteers are absolutely the best that will be found anywhere! They construct the sets, they sign all the kids in, they teach, they make & serve snacks, they nurture, they do anything and everything that is needed, but most of all they touch the lives of the children in a very positive way. We also have a great group of teenage volunteers that are ready and willing to do whatever needs to be done.
SUNDAY SCHOOL kicks off on September 12th for the new year. Watch for more information in future newsletters.
JUNIOR CHURCH begins on Sunday, May 30 and runs until August 29. There will be NO Sunday School on Sunday, September 5. Jr. Church is for chiLdren Pre-K through 2nd Grade . If you can teach, please sign up on the sheet or contact Becky Newland. We are asking for you to commit to at least 2 weeks.
Men’s Fellowship BACK AT BOB’S (Evan's) August 6th and 20th
After trying another location, we’ve decided to return to Bob Evan’s for our gatherings. We are undertaking a new men’s devotional for the next few months. Please feel free to join us before work, or before your day gets started.
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of the Month, 6:30 a.m.
Where: Bob Evan’s on South 23
What: Food, Fellowship, and Good Discussion
Why: Get to know other guys in the congregation while deepening your own every day faith.
Prayer Concerns from the Pews. Please keep these concerns in your daily prayers.
Our president & other Leaders
Our Military
Disaster victims– Haiti
Our Enemies
Our young adults in College
The following prayer concerns have been voiced during recent weeks.
Haiti and those affected by the earthquake
Adam Weber - auto accident, head injuries
Katie Hodge - Grandfather passed away
Bob Roach - heart attack
Rosemary Stowers—knee replacement surgery
Denys Jones—knee replacement surgery—difficult recovery
Betty Alexander—hand surgery
Sarah Morrison - kidney stone surgery
Dan & Carolyn Roshon—Dan’s father passed away
Ann Carper
Susan Robinson
Bellevue, IA—Those injured/killed in a horse carriage parade accident
Erin Curtis & Family
Margaret Ebbert
Debbie Pollard—chemo and radiation treatments
Dale & Evelyn Walters
Gladys Swan
Gary & Janet Wertz—Stroke and Colon Cancer
Flo Fisher
Marianne & Dave Ballenger
OUR SERVICEMEN
Could YOU do what they’re doing for our country? These guys would really appreciate a card from you!
UTCR Jay Holt (Navy CBs)
2009 Tomahawk Dr., Port Mugu, CA 93041
SGT. Wesley Smiley (Marine Corps)
1st MARDIV
HQBN, H&S CO, G-6
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
PFC Anthony Bringle
1192 EN CO/101 ENBN,
Camp Liberty, IRAQ
APO AE 09344
FCC (SW) Cliff Bushman (Navy)
1063 A Quam Dr., Port Hueneme, CA 93041
PFC Welsh, Andrew J. (Army)
A TRP, 3/7 CAV
5 Dimondback
APO AE 09334
SSGT James Fleshman (Nat. Guard, Afghanistan)
FOB PRT
Ghazni
APO AE 09354
As a family of God, it is our privilege to share in the joys of our congregation, but it is also our duty to care and pray for those who have been mentioned during our worship service or in our prayer chain. Please send a card/note to our Servicemen to let them know they’re remembered.
New Sermon Series Beginning September 12th
The Book of Revelation:
“Confronting the Mystery”
The Book of Revelation is one of the most widely misunderstood and controversial books of the Bible. Surveys have shown that by far, most questions concerning the Bible stem from the Book of Revelation.
Please join us for this 5-week study as we work through the book and grapple with topics such as:
How we view the end of times
The 7 Churches of the Revelation
The Signs and Symbols of Revelation
Armageddon – Who, What, Where, Why, and How?
The Business of Heaven
We will be reading much more scripture than our usually worship services, so please BRING A BIBLE that you are comfortable with that you can write in.
THE DEACON'S CORNER
The Deacon’s are available for needs of the people. As a reminder, some of the areas we are working with are listed below.
PRAYER CHAIN - If you have prayer concerns, or would like to be part of the Prayer Chain, Please contact a Deacon or call the church office.
DEACON’S on CALL - Should you need assistance, please call the church office @ 740-369-3548
DEACON’S BASKET - Thank you for your continued generosity which allows us to reach out in love to our neighbors in need. Our pantry is running low on the following items: complete boxed meals which include meat, canned fruit, applesauce, canned peas, kidney beans, tomato sauce, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, cookie and cake mixes, 32 oz. juices, cereals, peanut butter, jelly, saltine crackers; non-food items including, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, bathroom disinfectant and toilet bowl cleaner.
"We can do no great things; only small things with great love."
Mother Teresa
Teens and God! 
T.A.G
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
I can’t believe that Workcamp is over and the school year is right around the corner! Your youth leaders at Old Stone church are pumped for another year to begin with fun, friends, and learning about God. This year, we are offering one youth group, 6th Grade - High School!
What a great opportunity for our Middle Schoolers to be introduce to Youth Group life, and our High Schoolers will have a chance to lead and be great role models! Sarah, Will, and I are very excited to see this group in action. We will either meet on Wednesday evenings, or Sundays right after church. That is yet to be determined, but please keep a close eye on your Sunday bulletins.
Please encourage your children to attend!
Your in Christ, Sarah DuBois, Will Newland, and Pastor Jim
