STONE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

December 12, 2021
3rd Sunday of Advent – JOY
Sunday Morning Worship – 10:30 AM

Zephaniah 3:14–20 The Lord will restore the fortunes of Zion.

Isaiah 12:2–6 The Lord is my strength and my salvation.

Philippians 4:4–7 Rejoice in the Lord always!

Luke 3:7–18 John’s call to repentance.

Sermon: “Time to Clean House” – Pastor Scott Leonard preaching

Longest Night Ecumenical Service
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21
Clinton United Methodist Church
105 Utica Road, Clinton, NY 13323

On the longest night of the year (the winter solstice), the Clinton Area Ministerium is holding a Longest Night Ecumenical Service for those experiencing grief, loss or hardship during the holiday season at the Clinton United Methodist Church, 105 Utica Road, Clinton at 6pm on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer, among other things can be difficult. The pain of loss is felt by many at this time of year and this service offers a sacred, gentle space to gather, remember, and comfort. We will have combination in-person and online streaming service with the in-person subject to the restrictions of congregating, including wearing a mask and social distancing. A Zoom link will be provided along with a copy of the bulletin.

Come and check out our roomful of beautiful, handwoven baskets from Ghana, Bangladesh and Guatemala; great to fill with homemade treats, towels or magazines.

Our beautiful coiled spiced trivet keeps your beverage, kettle or plate warm while releasing the scent of cinnamon and cloves, made from 100% hand-woven Guatemalan fabric.

Our colorful terracotta nativity scene brightens any home around Christmas and is a perfect faith-based decoration for any holiday festivities. Each set contains 8 figurines dressed in handwoven Guatemalan fabric with hand-painted faces, 4 hand-painted animals and a lovely natural terracotta plate on which to display them.

We also have a large selection of grinder seasonings, cotton and wool socks, unique and elegant jewelry, ivory candlesticks, journals, hidden compartment boxes and MANY more wonderful Christmas gift ideas from 38 different countries in our FAIR TRADE SHOP, STONE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 8 SO. PARK ROW, CLINTON.

Our hours are 10am to 4pm every Thursday, second Saturdays, Friday, November 26th during the Shoppers Stroll and every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Purchasing fair trade items ensures artisans and small farmers fair wages and healthy working conditions, providing dignity, sustainable development and hope to marginalized people.

LET US BE YOUR GO-TO GIFT SHOP! Visit us at https://buildingstonesshoppe.square.site or www.facebook.com/buildingstonesfairtradeshoppe.