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After having my own into the wild experience last Monday on my day off via Pinnacles National Monu-ment (south of Hollister), I decidedto head to the movie theatre to

watch the new film directed by

Sean Penn about the life and timesof Christopher McCandless.The film, Into the Wild , is based

on Jon Krakauer’s 1996 book about a 23-year-old’s attempt toleave his old life behind by settingout on his own circuitous trek across the United States. Amongother things, he changes his nameto “Alexander Supertramp,” burnshis money, abandons his car inthe desert, and sets his sights on

Alaska. I’ll try not to give every-

thing away about this film, but inmy view, it is a film that exploresthe tension between community and individualism. In other words,Chris, or Alexander Supertramp,sets off on this journey believinghis life would be better off spentalone - in the woods, in a kayak, orsleeping in an abandoned bus - butalong the way, it is the people whoultimately give his life meaning andpurpose.

Quite honestly, when I read thisbook several years ago, I didn’tlike it. I guess when I finally setthe book down, I felt like I hadfinished reading a depressing trav-elogue that ended in futility; nev-ertheless, I think Penn’s film may cause us to reflect, even appreciatethose imperfect, sometimes dif-ficult, sometimes strange people

who reach out to us because ... well... they love us. One of the mostmemorable scenes comes when an

old widower, Ron Franz, played by Hal Holbrook, and Chris, playedby Emile Hirsch, have a conver-sation on a mountain. Chris isstanding on a rocky knoll whenhe antagonizes Franz enough tomotivate the older man to climb upand join him. When Franz finally reaches the top, sweating andcatching his breath, he says to the

young drifter something like: “For-giveness is love ... and love is God’s

face shining upon you.” Then, ina moment of irony or Hollywoodmagic, the sun comes out. The twohilltop travelers laugh and lie back together on the now sun-drenchedground. While Franz attempts toshare his wisdom with McCand-less, a wisdom steeped in humanreconciliation, hope, and faith,McCandless can only imagine thatthe answers to all his troubles liedeep in the wilds of Alaska.

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The STone n ewSSTone C hurCh of w illow G len , PreSbyTerian uSa n ovember 2007

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Pastor’s Column

Into the Wild

by The Reverend Doctor Ken Henry

Rev. Dr. Ken Henry at the top of Pinnacles National Monument

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One of our recent worship themes,Feast or Famine , carries through to ourlibrary in various ways. In the feasting category, adults can find books likeCelebrate the Bounty , The Frugal Gour-met Celebrates Christmas , The Book of Tofu, a Bible cookbook, a Jewish cook-book, and several church cookbooks,all at 641. And at the same number inFamily there is Birthday Cakes for Kids ,

and in Children’s, there are The Junior Cookbook and Eclairs & Brown Bears . At the other end of the spectrum,

our library holds some accounts of famine and other forms of sufferingin our sections of History, Biography and Social Issues.

This month we’re privileged to add asmall autobiography written by one of our own members. My Four Years with

Angkar: A true story of Chamroeun Yeanduring the Khmer Rouge holocaust 1975-

1979 (B YEAN) tells Cham’s story of being uprooted from her college stud-ies in Phnom Penh, working at forcedlabor, suffering hunger and sicknessand the killing of her close friends.From this sad story we can gain someunderstanding and compassion, andI thank Cham for sharing it with us.

- Sue Williams, Library Coordinator

After Sunday worship, be sure to sfor the thought-provoking, discussibased Adult Education classes, whrun from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm.

During November and Decembthe class offering is Spirit Alive - paring Christians of the 1st and 21st Cturies, led by Dale and Barbara BracHere is a synopsis of the class:

What propelled the earliest beliers to risk displeasing imperial Romother established religions and poplar culture? Participants will read adiscuss the Acts of the Apostles indtively, comparing the Spirit’s actthen and now. They will probe hothe church was formed and energize

Were the narratives about those ea years sanitized and scrubbed so as to antagonize? How did early Chtians respond to competing religiointernal dissension, political tensioand twisted immorality? Were eabelievers similar to us or of a totadifferent mold?

The class runs November 4, 11, and December 2, 9, 16. Participants asked to read a chapter of Acts before class. - Pat Ma

“Spirit Alive”Adult Ed Class

Church Library Adds Personal Story of Our Own Cham YeHere are additions to our adult side:

Jesus: Uncovering the LifeTeachings, and Relevance oa Religious RevolutionarybMarcus Borg (232.9 Bor)given by Pat Magee

God and the New Phys-ics by Paul Davies (291.1Dav), given by Rebecca

Kuiken S a v i n g the Soul of Medicine by Margaret Mahoney, M.D.(600 Mah), given by BettyMoran

The Writer in All of Us: Improving Your Writing Through ChildhoodMemories by June Gould(291.2 Got)

Saving Paradise: Christianity’s Forgot-ten Love for this World

First Presbyterian Church (1140Cowper St, Palo Alto) invites every-one to their November 2007 RobertMcAfee Brown Lectureship featuringRev. Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock.

Dr. Brock is visiting scholar at StarrKing School, the Graduate Theologi-cal Union in Berkeley. She is authorof the award-winning book, Journeysby Heart: A Christology of Erotic Power and is co-author of Proverbs of Ashes;Violence, Redemptive Suffering, and theSearch for What Saves Us .

All events are free and open to thepublic:

Fri., Nov. 3, 7:30-9 pm: Key-note lectureSat., Nov. 4, 9-11:30 am: Break-fast, Lecture, Workshop, TheEarth as Blessing 5:30-8 pm: Community Dinner with multi-generational pro-gram led by Dr. Brock Sunday, Nov. 5, 9:30-10:30 am: Adult Ed class led by Dr. Brock 11 am – noon: Worship, Dr.Brock preaching

- Pat Magee

Brock to Speak at First Pres, Palo Alto

A new book for young folks:I Can Count to Ten andBack Again by Linda Hay-

ward (1st Books Hay),given by Vivian Shim-mon

A new book for young adults:Women Who Changed

Things: Nine Lives ThatMade a Difference by LindaPeavy & Ursula Smith (YA BB PEAVY)

2007 International Peacemaker, Mr. Mamo Wejega Korjo of Ethiopia, shared his story with us in worship on September 30; he ispictured here with Linda and Jim Hagan.

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The High School Group is off to a roaring start - with 19 kids thefirst evening! The group meets inroom 3, from 7-9 pm, on Sunday nights, from September to June.

The group consists of both StoneChurch high school kids and theirfriends; the latter often becomean integral part of our youth com-munity. Activities range from theridiculously fun Bigger or Better scav-enger hunt, to He Said, She Said , in

which the kids divide into gender-based groups and devise questionsfor the other side. Sometimes thequestions are pure fun, but they can also be serious - about gendercharacteristics and relationships tothe larger community.

Other activities this fall have beena beginning-of-the-year BBQ at BillRibble’s home, a pizza night witha spiritual DVD, followed by a dis-cussion led by Jim Nissen, and theannual Pumpkin Carving night.

On November 4, Kate Wheatley will talk about the annual YouthMission Worktrip in mid-June2008, with Bill Ribble showingphotos of previous years’ trips.

On December 16, the Middle and

High School Groups will join to gocaroling to Stone Church members

who are homebound.Every meeting begins with Check-

in Time where the kids are encour-aged to tell where they found theirGod moments during the week or totalk about what they are grateful forand what has been challenging. Theevening always closes with the pass-ing of the lighted candle aroundthe circle - a time for voicing needsand sharing concerns and prayersfor friends and relatives.

The kids are constantly learningand growing together in faith andfun. Their relationships and theformation of a supportive family of teenagers are an inspiration tothe Youth Ministry Community , whoconsider it a challenge and a privi-lege to help these kids as they assur-edly make their way to discovery,strength, and faith.

The Youth Ministry Communityincludes Mary Alice Collins, MelGoertz, Julie Ludwig, Jim Nissen, BillRibble, Anne Storer, Hilda Salazar,Lawrence Summers, Suzanne Wolf-Nilson, and Kate Wheatley, who wrote

this article.

The Middle School Group’s year started with a bang - we kidnapped the kids! (Thisinsures attendance at a church event.)

The kids were picked up at their homesearly on a Saturday morning. Dressed inPJs and with sleep in their eyes, they wereserved a breakfast of pancakes and sausage.

A variety of fashion statements were made,especially in fuzzy foot attire. Rev. Ken thenled them in games and songs.

This year’s program includes two Sundayevening meetings and one Sunday morningeach month for chimes instruction. This

year’s theme is, “Being a friend and develop-ing friendships as Jesus taught us.”

The October highlight was costume night with pumpkin decorating. In November, welook forward to our annual retreat.

Drop-ins are welcome. If you want tolaugh, eat, and be challenged, this is theplace for you. We have a remarkable groupof bright young people who are a vital partof our church community.

For more information, contact Rosaleen ZischSteve Nelson, or Kate Wheatley.

Every child is precious in our churchfamily, and we are not healthy if we don’tcare for all of our youth.

The Church School and Middle andHigh School Groups are designed to helpchildren of all ages to be vibrant, spiritualChristians who choose to follow a Presby-terian path. Our volunteer leaders believestrongly in their work and demonstratetheir love for the kids every week. Pleasehold these ministries in your prayers. Andpray for the children we see every week andthe many we don’t see very often.

A shared faith, shared life and sharedmission are what make a church strong.Our Presbyterian denomination has

common worship and education programsthat reflect our reformed beliefs. The cur-riculum we use for Stone’s Sunday ChurchSchool is from our denomination. Theseeducational materials embody faithfully our perspective on Christian life.

It is critical to nurture our young withfaithful, educationally sound curriculathat help them understand the Presbyte-rian Church. We do this every week andinvite your involvement. - Rosaleen Zisc

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Caring for Every Chi

Faith & Fun - Winning Combinationfor Stone’s High School Group and ...

... Stone’s MiddleSchool Group!

Stone Church is seeking a uniquely gifted individual to administer andpromote children’s programs, birththrough middle school.

The CE Associate will serve as astaff resource for the Christian Edu-cation Committee, oversee the nurs-

ery staff, coordinate Church Schoolactivities, and collaborate with volunteers to createan environment of Chris-tian nurture and spiritu-ality for our children.

Strong communication skills arerequired; a loving and open heart isessential.

For a more complete job descrip-tion, please contact Rev. Dr. KenHenry or Bill Ribble.

The Christian Education Com-mittee and the Session have agreedthat scheduling of all childcareservices for Stone is to be coor-dinated through Debra Brezil,Nursery Supervisor. Requests forchildcare must be made two weeks

in advance so Debra can line upproperly qualified assistants. We are fortunate that Debra

cares so much for our childrenand the facility that she suggestedthis policy. The nursery will notbe open for general use in order tokeep it both neat and sanitary.

In addition to Debra Brezil, youmay also contact Claudia Hoa-gland, Stone Church Office Man-ager, for childcare requests.

Stone SeeksCE Associate

Childcare Services,Nursery Scheduling

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After lively discussion, the Sessionapproved a new program of HealthMinistry for Stone Church and anincrease in Session size to facilitateleadership for it. Mary Johnson, long-time Parish Nurse for the congrega-tion, has brought members nursingcare, as well as health information.The Health Ministry will expand onMary’s work, emphasizing the wholeperson - body, mind and spirit - andpromoting health and wellness. A Health Ministry Committee will pro-

vide leadership.Session learned that the Presby-

tery of San Jose has approved MargePalmer as a Parish Associate for StoneChurch, and that two other pastors- David McCreath and Dale Bracey - are eager to serve in the same capac-ity. David will focus on the Men’sMinistry Mission projects and on sup-port of the Stewardship Committee;Dale will work with the Church &

World Committee on Peacemakingpromotion and global mission and on

some Christian Education. Like MargePalmer, both will assist on Commu-nion Sundays and will preach whenasked. Session voted approval of thesepositions and their referral to the Pres-bytery Committee on Ministry. KenHenry remarked that Stone is blessedto have such pastors available.

Responding to the need for a better work flow, the Session changed itmeeting date from the second Tuesdayto the third Tuesday of the month,effective in January. (Because New

Year’s Day falls on a Tuesday, Committee meetings will move to the secondTuesday for January.) The permanentcalendar will have committee meetings on the first Tuesday, Personnel& Administration on the secondTuesday, and Session on the thirdTuesday.

Ruth McCreath reported that thePresbytery of San Jose, at its September meeting, elected the Rev. Joey Leas its new Executive Presbyter, effetive January 1. Joey has been AssociatExecutive for Program since 1996.

- Alice Thorn, Clerk of Session

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The Church & World Committeecontinues to provide inspiring eventsfor all of us to show our love for eachother and for our planet.

Shopping Trip to Mervyn’s - AnEvent Filled with Hope and LoveThe Spirit was alive and up early

Sat. morning, Oct. 20, as 23 generousStone Church volunteers helped 30enthusiastic children from homelessprograms shop for their own clothes!

Colorful welcome banners and deli-cious muffins, both made by StoneChurch children, further created asense of hospitality.

Mervyn’s provided special discounts,beverages and gift bags for each child.

The clothes were so needed, but thespirit of hope and the face-to-facecaring shared with the children shouldstay with them even longer.

Thanks to everyone who helpedmake this important event a success!Friends Outside Need Our Support

Again at ChristmasOnce again, Stone will be support-

ing the Friends Outside program forfamilies of prison inmates. In lateNovember, Christmas trees will bedecorated with gift tags with names,ages, and gift ideas for members of

our adopted family. Gifts will be col-lected in the social hall early in DecLook for more detail in the bulletin.Eco-Faithfulness Tip of the Month:

Stop Junk MailThe holiday season is a hugeone for unsolic-ited mail. Do theearth a favor and get off the lists thatgenerate junk mail. Pick up a St

Junk Mail Kit pamphlet on the Church& World bulletin board in the hallway and follow the five easy steps. You’rsaving paper, which saves trees, whiccapture CO2, which doesn’t go intothe atmosphere to increase global

warming. Everybody wins. Your macarrier will thank you, too.Peacemaking Offering

Stone’s Peacemaking Offeringtotaled $3,927, an increase overrecent years. In addition to sup-porting Peacemaking training andprojects of our General Assemblyand Presbytery, 25% will provideassistance for Stone’s youth to participate in a Feb. delegation to ElSalvador! Scholarship application

will be available soon for our youth- Carrie Giorgianni, C&W Moderator

C&W Shows Love for Others and the E

My eyes were fixed on the many flicker-ing candles. By the time the music started,my awareness of the hard wooden pewbeneath me had softened, faded, andshifted to the plain wooden crucifix illumi-

nated by the many candles. A cantor offered smoothsoprano verses, her voicemoving through the sacredspace like smoke wafting

from burning incense. As the voices around me joined her in acontemplative response, they carried theancient-sounding melodies to every corner of the sanctuary.

Adapted from A Pilgrimage of Song and Silence (Sojourners, July 2007), thispassage expresses what many experi-ence during Stone’s Taizé services.

Taizé services offer an interlude of peace – a time of kairos (God’s time)in the midst of chronos (human time).During Advent, this special time candeepen your spiritual experience of the season. Sit quietly, relax in silence,be surrounded by beautiful music andcandlelight, find a moment of peaceand centeredness in your busy life.

Taizé services are held each Tuesday in Advent (Dec. 4, 11, 18). The sanctuaryopens at 6:30 pm for music and medita-tion; the service begins at 6:45 pm andends at 7:30 pm. - Maureen Ryan

The Pension Protection Act of 2006

lets Individual Retirement Account(IRA) owners age 70½ and older makedirect gifts of requireddistribution amountsto public charitiesfrom IRAs withoutfirst counting the dis-tribution as incomeand paying income tax

on it. The law covered 2006 and 2007and has not been renewed (yet) for2008. To qualify:

The donor must be 70½ years of

age or older;Transfers must go directly froman IRA to qualified charities;Gifts cannot exceed $100,000per taxpayer per year; andGifts must be outright.

You can use this method to fund your annual and/or capital campaigngift. Gratitude to God, along with your

values, provides a good opportunity forgiving, both for you and for Stone.

- Ruth McCreath

FindingStillnessat Advent

Session Beat

IRADistributionGifts

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Thanksgiving - turkeys, stuffing, sweetpotatoes, vegetables, pecan pies, family

and friends gatheredto share good things- these are our imagesto savor.

Speaking of thanks-giving, let us remem-ber those who are lessfortunate: PW will nothold its usual fall ThankOffering luncheon, butshall receive our ThankOfferings at our circle

meetings this month. Much of this offer-ing goes to health ministries throughoutthe world. (A complete list of recipientscan be found in Horizons magazine.) If

you are not in a circle, but would liketo contribute, please leave your offer-ing in Sally Magee’s box and mark it asThank Offering .

The last orders for Fairly Traded Christ-mas baskets will be received on Nov. 11after worship during the regular sales of coffee, tea, etc., in the social hall.

It is time to be thinking about toysfor Sacred Heart during the Christmasseason. Circle members are asked tobring their gifts (unwrapped), as wellas wrapping paper, ribbon, etc., to theDecember meetings. They tell us thatgifts for teenagers are always in shortsupply. (There will be more on this nextmonth.)

We received a very nice thank you notefrom Christopher School for the Camp-bell coupons you have been donating. Ittakes so little effort to bring extra experi-ences for so many children.

Are you sure you have the story about Jonah and the whale completely correct?If not, come to Rev. Marge’s Bible Study and learn more.

PW Schedule for November:Focus Group , 9:30 am, Nov. 6, Eliza

beth Shandera’s home Amethyst Circle , 1 pm, Nov. 7

Church Library Emerald Circle , 9:30 am, Nov. 1

Janice Goertz’s homeSapphire Circle , 7:30 pm, Nov. 12

Marilyn Gardner’s homeLunch Bunch , 11:30 am, Nov. 13Taiwan Restaurant, Lincoln Ave.Book Group I , 1 pm, Nov. 5, Liz Shan

dera’s home ( Little Heathens by Kalish)Book Group II , 2:30 pm, Nov. 19

Joyce Degan’s home (Luncheon of thBoating Party by Vreeland)

Prayer Shawl Group (knitting), 4 pmNov. 29, Fireside Room (Janice Goertzemphasizes this is not gender specific.)

Bible Study , 9:30 am, Nov. 15, ChurchLibrary, led by Rev. Marge.

-Catherine Am

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Newsfrom PW

The men of Stone Church now haveseveral groups in which to participate– come join them! But hopefully, you

won’t meet the bear ...Men’s Mission Team

The Men’s Mission Team worktripto Zephyr Point was highly successful.Here’s the report from Leland Wong:

The guys, John Lococo, Art Holtz,Bruce Raby, Dave McCreath, Lawrence

Summers and I, rough-framed and setup for a stairway from the main garageto the road. The project was challeng-ing due to the various types of terrain

we encountered, from solid granite tosoft loam soil. While we were there,

we had a fire in cabin 93 and a closeencounter with a bear - what an adven-ture! Ask John and Lee for details. We

were tired, muscles sore, but it was agreat experience.

Dave graciously arranged a tourof the CDF/USFS dispatch center

where his niece works - educationaland informative - they are worth every tax dollar.

We had very interesting discussionsand programs during the evening. Weare working on ways to make thesetrips more available to all of the menof our church.

The next Men’s Mission Team work-trip is Nov. 2-4 at Westminster Woods.Contact Leland for more detail.Men’s Book Group

The Men’s Book Group will meet on

November 19, at 7:30 pm, at the homeof Bill Ribble. The book selected fordiscussion is the classic, Sea Wolf , by

Jack London. All men of the churchare welcome to attend. Contact DavidMcCreath for more detail.Men’s Book Group - Book Sale

On Sunday, November 25, after wor-ship, the Men’s Book Group will holdits second Book Sale in the social hall.

The goal is to have some fun and makea little money, while sharing books,tapes, and DVDs among members of the congregation. Please bring yourused books, tapes, and DVDs to thesocial hall each Sunday up to andincluding the 25th, for the men tocollect.

During the first sale, children of allages and adults made many purchases- the diversity of materials and subjects

was amazing.Prices will be 50 cents for soft-cover

books and $2 for hard-cover books andeverything else. Proceeds go to mission work, and unsold books are donatedto the library.

Contact Stephen Buckley for moredetail.Men’s Flying Group

The Men’s Flying Group is planninga trip Nov. 10 to the Hiller Museumin San Carlos and then to Half MoonBay for lunch.

Contact Bill Ribble for moredetail.

Men Go Flying, See Bear, Hold Book Sale

(above) The Mission Team : Art Holtz,David McCreath, Bruce Raby, John LocoLeland Wong, and Lawrence Summers.(below) Cabin 93 a ter the fre. But wherthe bear?

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The Men’s Book Grouprecently read and discussedBanker to the Poor by Muham-

mad Yunus, founder of theGrameen Bank. Yunus was awarded a Nobel

Peace Prize in 2006 for imple-menting his concept of micro-loans to the very poor, which

were invested in income-gen-erating projects that thenraised them up a notch inthe socio-economic hierarchy.Subsequently, larger loans weremade to people who succeededin repaying earlier loans and

showed a willingness to work hard and advance themselves.Over a period of time, the con-cept improved the economies of entire regions of Bangladesh.

What if ... people at StoneChurch could help the very poor in Northern Californiain a similar manner? Althoughthere are similarities betweenthe poor in America and thepoor of Bangladesh, there are

also differences. The challengeis to find a way to obtain simi-lar results here, adapting to our

culture, society, and economicstructure. We invite ... or challenge ...

interested men and women of Stone to join us in exploringthis micro-lending concept todetermine if we could eitherform our own organization or

work with other establishedorganizations to help peopleraise themselves out of struc-tural poverty.

Members of the Men’s Book

Group will be investigating thetopic more thoroughly, along with local possibilities. Weintend to hold an open infor-mational meeting later thisfall. If you are interested inexploring this concept with us,

we encourage you to read thebook, Banker to the Poor , andto contact either Bill Ribbleor David McCreath for moreinformation.

As you might have guessed, we arehaving a lot of fun these days workingon a wide variety of literature. Thanksfor your compliments - it means alot to us to know that our music isreaching you spiritually. I have pro-grammed a number of anthems thatask you to sing along with us ... thanksfor your hearty voices!

I thought you might want to know what we are planning for the holiday

season this year (and remember, thereis still time to learn the music if you

would like to join us). We are currently preparing the Missa

Criolla of Argentinian composer ArielRamirez for a special evening presen-tation at Stone on December 16, withother carols and celebrations in thetradition of a Mexican Christmas.For Christmas Eve, in honor of ourupcoming Stone Church Choir Tourto the British Isles in July of 2008, we

will be singing Scottish, Irish, andEnglish carols.

Speaking of the tour, would youlike to go with us? You can come

whether you sing or not - we wouldlove your company on what is sureto be a beautiful, enriching, and justplain fun experience. We will be visit-ing Ireland and Scotland, includinga trip to the island of Iona. (RebeccaKuiken’s slideshow last year set us onour way - that’s when the idea to go

was born.) We will be singing fourconcerts and may be doing a Presby-terian service in Scotland as well!

If you are interested, please seeDonald Foster’s informative article

with contact information, below. Warm regards to you all,

Nancy Wait Kromm

Nancy’s Column

Hello Fromthe Choir!

The Stone Church Choir is planninga tour to Ireland and Scotland from July 14-23, 2008, and extends an invitation toall Stone Church members and friendsto travel with them for fun and fellow-ship, whether or not you want to sing.

The choir will perform concerts in Ire-land and Scotland under the direction of Nancy Kromm and will be joined by sing-ers from the San Jose Symphonic Choirand Monterey Symphony Chorus.

The tour package is $3539 per personand includes airfare, 3-star and 4-staraccommodations, all breakfasts and threegroup dinners.

After worship on Sun., Nov. 4, ScottMyers from Encore Tours will presenta short slideshow and be available toanswer questions. Details can be foundat www.stonechurch.org/events/Choir-Tour.pdf . For more detail, please contactDonald Foster.

Choir TourOpen to All!

Stone Church and Micro–Lending (continued from page 1) In the Reformed Faith, we have always extolled

the benefits of a spiritual community. Indeed,

John Calvin believed that humans were “boundtogether as by a sacred chain ... [and] embracedin one feeling of love.” For Calvin, God meant usto be in community. Thus, while the prospect of becoming a rugged individualist may sound brave,even akin to the pioneer spirit, there is clearly nosubstitute for the support, nurture, love, affirma-tion, and grace we receive from others.

Although I thought this film was a bit long, itdid make me take stock of my own life choices andadventures. As much as I find great spiritual solacein strapping on my backpack, stomping off intothe woods and/or sitting on top of a mountain

looking off into the distance, I also realize there isa rootedness that comes from breaking bread withbrothers and sisters around a common table.

This movie is probably not for little kids (I don’tthink my 13-year-old would go for it), but I wouldrecommend it to anyone who has ever found himor herself wandering off the beaten path, search-ing for answers. We might also know someone inour family like that. It is a film that invites wilder-ness reflection. At the very least, it’s a movie you’lltalk about in the car all the way home.

- Blessings, Ken

Pastor’s Column: Into the Wil

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What a glorious October day! Nottoo warm; not too cool; just right forthe 20 golfers playing at The Villages

Golf and Country Club in Evergreen forthe annual Stone Golf Tournament.Since all levels of golfers were represent-ed, teams with the lowest and highestscores were recognized. Also recognized

were the men and women who claimedthe longest drive and closest to the pinawards.

Donated prizes were awarded by random drawing. Lucky winnersreceived dinner gift certificates, high-end bottles of wine, golf equipment,and more. Once again our Willow Glen neighborhood merchants, Stonemembers, and other vendors weregenerous in providing prizes. We aregrateful for this support, so as you shopand dine, please thank these merchants

who provided monetary support forour tournament by supporting with

your business:

Aqui Cal-Mex Grill, Lincoln AvenueBill’s Café, Willow StreetCoyote Creek Golf Course

Geared for Golf, Bascom AvenueGene’s Classic Golf Collection, Almaden

Golfsmith, Stevens Creek Blvd. Jamba Juice, Lincoln Avenue John’s Xlint Foods, Lincoln Avenue Joseph George Wines, Meridian Ave.Le Boulanger, Lincoln AvenueMonsieur Beans, Lincoln AvenuePizza My Heart, Lincoln AvenuePowell’s Sweet Shoppe, Lincoln Ave.Round Table Pizza, Lincoln AvenueStarbucks, Garden Theater

Starbucks, Lincoln AvenueTaiwan Restaurant, Lincoln Avenue Willow Glen Books, Lincoln Avenue Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza Wine Styles, Lincoln AvenueThe Wyllie Family

Editor’s Note (from one of the “highscorers”!): A huge thank you to MaureenRyan, Michael Donald, and Mike Wyllie

for organizing this fabulous event every year!

Stone Golf TournamentA Great Day!

Okay, so it’s not The Villages ... but some idiot (and that would be yourEditor!) forgot to take her camera to the golf tournament ... so here areGordon and Jody Meacham playing golf at Mt. Shasta last summer ...

And this is The Villages ... but it’s from one of our previous tourna-ments ... Mike Wyllie, a friend of Dick Kistler’s, and Dick are gettingready to hit the links ...

I promise to bring my camera next year, Maureen!

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The Stone Church of Willow GlenPresbyterian USA1937 Lincoln Avenue(corner of Clark & Lincoln)San Jose, CA 95125-3499

Website:www.stonechurch.org

Church Of ce: Phone: 408-269-1593Fax: 408-269-8412

The Reverend Doctor Ken Henry, PastoClaudia Hoagland, Of ce Manager

The Stone News Staff:Emily Moak Meacham, Editor Pat Magee, Fred Oliver, Lizanne Oliver,

Jody Meacham: Assistant EditorsSylvia Snyder, Chief Photographer Dave Macway, Dan Raby: Additional PhCatherine Amos, Fred Gardner,Dulcie Janzen, Jan Keifer, Jerry Keifer,Sylvia Snyder: Production

John Leih, Betty D’Angelo and Kathy Galgano gettheir Flu Shots from Parish Nurse, Mary Johnson(who is just out of this photo, to the right ...)

THE STONE NEWS, PAGE 8

We are Blessed with Many Upcoming Events!

Attention Parents!10th Annual Parents’ Day Out

Let the Deacons of Stone Church take your childrenoff your hands for a few hours. You’ll have time for

shopping, lunch or just relaxing while your chil-dren enjoy crafts, games, movies and lunch!

Saturday, December 1, 10 am to 2 pmFor kids 12 & under - reservations required

RSVP to Mary Jo Blazek

Presbyterian Women are

again offering Christmasbaskets fea-turing fairly traded coffee,tea, cocoa andchocolate bars.Each basket iscustom-made,

so you can choose exactly

what you want. Orders canbe placed through Sunday,Nov. 11. Delivery will startas soon as possible, endingDec. 9. Order forms areavailable in the churchoffice. Contact Sally Mageefor more detail.

PW Offers Fairly Traded Christmas Gift Baskets

November 2 - 4

Men’s Mission Team , Westminster Woods(page 5)November 2 - 4Dr. Rita Brock ,First Pres, Palo Alto(page 2)November 3, 9-11 amSmall Group SummitSocial HallNovember 4Scott Myers (Encore)Choir Tour 2008

(page 6)Nov. 4, 11,18 New Member ClassesChurch Library November 10Men’s Flying Group ,Hiller Museum(page 5)Nov. 17, 11 am, 2 pmGreg Mortensen ,author, Three Cups of Tea , SF Public Library,

Koret Auditorium

100 Larkin St., SF94102 (415-557-4400) www.sfpl.orgNovember 22Thanksgiving Dinner Social Hall8 am Prep/Brunch;1 pm Arrival:2 pm DinnerNovember 25Guest PreacherRev. Evelyn Macway November 25

Book Sale(page 5)Coming in 2008!

Jan. 13, 2008, 2-5 pmDeacons’ Senior Tea Social Hall

January 25-27, 2008,Stone Church SkiTrip to Zephyr Point

June 21 - 28, 2008General Assembly Meets in San Jose