2008: A Most Amazing Summer . Jalbum 8.5 01 slides/01.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 The Stone Church Youth Group, with adult mentors, helped to build housing for needy people in California’s Central Valley. The trip was from June 15–20, 2008 The Stone Church Youth Group, with adult mentors, helped to build housing for needy people in California’s Central Valley. The trip was from June 15–20, 2008 slides/01.jpg 02 slides/02.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/02.jpg 03 slides/03.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/03.jpg 04 slides/04.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/04.jpg 05 slides/05.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/05.jpg 06 slides/06.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/06.jpg 07 slides/07.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/07.jpg 08 slides/08.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/08.jpg 11 - Intro slides/11 - Intro.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) was held in San Jose from June 21–27, 2008. Almost 200 Stone Church members stepped forward to volunteer. Some of those involved positions of major leadership. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) was held in San Jose from June 21–27, 2008. Almost 200 Stone Church members stepped forward to volunteer. Some of those involved positions of major leadership. slides/11 - Intro.jpg 12 - Badge slides/12 - Badge.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 All volunteers wore the badge shown here. All volunteers wore the badge shown here. slides/12 - Badge.jpg 13 - Event Center Setup slides/13 - Event Center Setup.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 The San Jose State University Event Center is being set up in preparation for Sunday worship. This was one of two places of worship that day; satellite communication between the two made it possible for one preacher to address both venues. The San Jose State University Event Center is being set up in preparation for Sunday worship. This was one of two places of worship that day; satellite communication between the two made it possible for one preacher to address both venues. slides/13 - Event Center Setup.jpg 14 - Cutting Communion Bread slides/14 - Cutting Communion Bread.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 At Stone Church volunteers spend an afternoon preparing Communion bread for the thousands who will come to Sunday worship. At Stone Church volunteers spend an afternoon preparing Communion bread for the thousands who will come to Sunday worship. slides/14 - Cutting Communion Bread.jpg 15 - Final Choir Rehearsal slides/15 - Final Choir Rehearsal.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Dr. Charlene Archibeque leads the choir in its final rehearsal at the San Jose Civic Center, one of two planned places for Sunday worship. Dr. Charlene Archibeque leads the choir in its final rehearsal at the San Jose Civic Center, one of two planned places for Sunday worship. slides/15 - Final Choir Rehearsal.jpg 16 - Ken and Aimee slides/16 - Ken and Aimee.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Revs. Ken Henry and Aimee Moiso plan for the coordination of the two Sunday worship services. Revs. Ken Henry and Aimee Moiso plan for the coordination of the two Sunday worship services. slides/16 - Ken and Aimee.jpg 17 - Diana and Mel slides/17 - Diana and Mel.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Diana Lim and Mel Goertz practically lived at the Volunteer Center the week of General Assembly. They often were first to arrive and the last to leave each day. Diana Lim and Mel Goertz practically lived at the Volunteer Center the week of General Assembly. They often were first to arrive and the last to leave each day. slides/17 - Diana and Mel.jpg 18 - Worship at Civic Center slides/18 - Worship at Civic Center.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 At the San Jose Civic Center, Dr. Charlene Archibeque leads the choir in Sunday worship. Alice Thorn (seated at left of the director) helps coordinate timing between the two services. Many Stone Church members sung in the choir. At the San Jose Civic Center, Dr. Charlene Archibeque leads the choir in Sunday worship. Alice Thorn (seated at left of the director) helps coordinate timing between the two services. Many Stone Church members sung in the choir. slides/18 - Worship at Civic Center.jpg 19 - Worship at Event Center slides/19 - Worship at Event Center.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Maestro Leroy Kromm directs the choir at the San Jose State University Event Center. Again, many Stone Church members were in the choir that day. Maestro Leroy Kromm directs the choir at the San Jose State University Event Center. Again, many Stone Church members were in the choir that day. slides/19 - Worship at Event Center.jpg 20 - Catherine and Bea slides/20 - Catherine and Bea.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Catherine Edwards and Bea Groppuso take a break from their volunteer activities. Catherine Edwards and Bea Groppuso take a break from their volunteer activities. slides/20 - Catherine and Bea.jpg 21 - Youth Advisory Delegates slides/21 - Youth Advisory Delegates.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 One hundred sixty four Youth Advisory Delegates participated in the 218th General Assembly. (Photo by General Assembly staff) One hundred sixty four Youth Advisory Delegates participated in the 218th General Assembly. (Photo by General Assembly staff) slides/21 - Youth Advisory Delegates.jpg 22 - Taize slides/22 - Taize.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Monday evening worship at the Civic Center followed a Taizé theme. Monday evening worship at the Civic Center followed a Taizé theme. slides/22 - Taize.jpg 23 - Taize slides/23 - Taize.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Another view of Monday evening worship scene at the Civic Center. Another view of Monday evening worship scene at the Civic Center. slides/23 - Taize.jpg 24 - Ecumenical Relations slides/24 - Ecumenical Relations.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Commissioners and advisory delegates listened to discussion of the Committee on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations report on Wednesday. (Photo by General Assembly staff) Commissioners and advisory delegates listened to discussion of the Committee on Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations report on Wednesday. (Photo by General Assembly staff) slides/24 - Ecumenical Relations.jpg 25 - John, Ann and Janice slides/25 - John, Ann and Janice.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 John Lococo, Ann Pierce and Janice Goertz were also active as General Assembly volunteers. John Lococo, Ann Pierce and Janice Goertz were also active as General Assembly volunteers. slides/25 - John, Ann and Janice.jpg 26 - Taiko slides/26 - Taiko.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 The Taiko Drummers played the gathering music at the Tuesday morning worship service. (Photo by General Assembly staff) The Taiko Drummers played the gathering music at the Tuesday morning worship service. (Photo by General Assembly staff) slides/26 - Taiko.jpg 27 - At the Controls slides/27 - At the Controls.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 A team of audio/video specialists bring the Assembly to life. (Photo by General Assembly staff) A team of audio/video specialists bring the Assembly to life. (Photo by General Assembly staff) slides/27 - At the Controls.jpg 28 - Peacemaking Committee slides/28 - Peacemaking Committee.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 The Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues reported on many global issues on Friday afternoon. Latin America was being discussed as the above photo was taken. (Photo by General Assembly staff) The Committee on Peacemaking and International Issues reported on many global issues on Friday afternoon. Latin America was being discussed as the above photo was taken. (Photo by General Assembly staff) slides/28 - Peacemaking Committee.jpg 29 - Relaxing in Lounge slides/29 - Relaxing in Lounge.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Stone Church members gather for relaxation in the Volunteer’s Lounge. Stone Church members gather for relaxation in the Volunteer’s Lounge. slides/29 - Relaxing in Lounge.jpg 31 - Intro slides/31 - Intro.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Many from Stone Church enjoyed a week of study, worship, fellowship and relaxation at the Zephyr Experience, on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The conference took place July 6–11, 2008. Many from Stone Church enjoyed a week of study, worship, fellowship and relaxation at the Zephyr Experience, on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The conference took place July 6–11, 2008. slides/31 - Intro.jpg 32 - Stone Church Members slides/32 - Stone Church Members.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Most Stone Church members were able to gather for a group photo. (Some missing members were tracking down small children at the time.) Most Stone Church members were able to gather for a group photo. (Some missing members were tracking down small children at the time.) slides/32 - Stone Church Members.jpg 33 - Portal of Prayer at sunset slides/33 - Portal of Prayer at sunset.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Smoky skies from many California forest fires had one compensation: spectacular sunsets. Smoky skies from many California forest fires had one compensation: spectacular sunsets. slides/33 - Portal of Prayer at sunset.jpg 34 - Bob Frazier in Rod's Marquetry craft class slides/34 - Bob Frazier in Rod's Marquetry craft class.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Stone Church member Bob Frazier (center) takes part in Rod Thorn’s craft class in wood veneer Marquetry. The class made six–pointed stars. Stone Church member Bob Frazier (center) takes part in Rod Thorn’s craft class in wood veneer Marquetry. The class made six–pointed stars. slides/34 - Bob Frazier in Rod's Marquetry craft class.jpg 35 - A Young Performer at the Talent Show slides/35 - A Young Performer at the Talent Show.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 A young Stone Church child performs at the Talent Show. A young Stone Church child performs at the Talent Show. slides/35 - A Young Performer at the Talent Show.jpg 36 - The Youth Group slides/36 - The Youth Group.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Zephyr youth originally posed for this photo on cement steps, then were somehow (think Photoshop) transported to this more interesting setting. Zephyr youth originally posed for this photo on cement steps, then were somehow (think Photoshop) transported to this more interesting setting. slides/36 - The Youth Group.jpg 37 - Floating Communion slides/37 - Floating Communion.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Smoky skies, a sunset reflection and the set Communion table make for an interesting collage. Smoky skies, a sunset reflection and the set Communion table make for an interesting collage. slides/37 - Floating Communion.jpg 41 - Intro slides/41 - Intro.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Some members of the Stone Church choir joined other musicians and friends in a concert tour in the British Isles. The tour took place July 12–20, 2008. Some members of the Stone Church choir joined other musicians and friends in a concert tour in the British Isles. The tour took place July 12–20, 2008. slides/41 - Intro.jpg 42 - Composite slides/42 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/42 - Composite.jpg 43 - Composite slides/43 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/43 - Composite.jpg 44 - Composite slides/44 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/44 - Composite.jpg 45 - PICT5831 slides/45 - PICT5831.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA slides/45 - PICT5831.jpg 46 - Composite slides/46 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/46 - Composite.jpg 47 - IMG_0518 slides/47 - IMG_0518.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/47 - IMG_0518.jpg 48 - PICT5849 slides/48 - PICT5849.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/48 - PICT5849.jpg 49 - PICT5917 slides/49 - PICT5917.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/49 - PICT5917.jpg 50 - Composite copy slides/50 - Composite copy.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/50 - Composite copy.jpg 51 - IMG_0545 slides/51 - IMG_0545.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/51 - IMG_0545.jpg 52 - PICT5947 slides/52 - PICT5947.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/52 - PICT5947.jpg 53 - Composite slides/53 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/53 - Composite.jpg 54 - Composite slides/54 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/54 - Composite.jpg 55 - IMG_0386 slides/55 - IMG_0386.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/55 - IMG_0386.jpg 56 - IMG_0396 slides/56 - IMG_0396.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/56 - IMG_0396.jpg 61 - Intro slides/61 - Intro.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Stone Church children enjoyed Vacation Church School August 4–8, 2008. Activities and studies focused on a “Rainforest Adventure” theme. Stone Church children enjoyed Vacation Church School August 4–8, 2008. Activities and studies focused on a “Rainforest Adventure” theme. slides/61 - Intro.jpg 62 slides/62.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/62.jpg 63 slides/63.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/63.jpg 64 slides/64.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/64.jpg 65 slides/65.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/65.jpg 66 slides/66.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/66.jpg 67 slides/67.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/67.jpg 68 slides/68.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/68.jpg 69 slides/69.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/69.jpg 70 slides/70.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/70.jpg 81 - Intro slides/81 - Intro.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Sunday August 17, 2008 everyone gathered at San Jose’s Kelly Park for Stone Church’s traditional Worship and Picnic in the Park day. Sunday August 17, 2008 everyone gathered at San Jose’s Kelly Park for Stone Church’s traditional Worship and Picnic in the Park day. slides/81 - Intro.jpg 82 - Derk, Ken and Aimee slides/82 - Derk, Ken and Aimee.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/82 - Derk, Ken and Aimee.jpg 83 - Composite slides/83 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/83 - Composite.jpg 84 - Composite slides/84 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/84 - Composite.jpg 85 - Composite slides/85 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 slides/85 - Composite.jpg 91 - Intro slides/91 - Intro.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Many Stone Church members and friends spent Saturday August 30, 2008 volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity home building site in Santa Clara. Many Stone Church members and friends spent Saturday August 30, 2008 volunteering at a Habitat for Humanity home building site in Santa Clara. slides/91 - Intro.jpg 92 - Leland and Walter slides/92 - Leland and Walter.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Leland Wong and Walter Roach set up forms in preparation for concrete which will be poured later. Leland Wong and Walter Roach set up forms in preparation for concrete which will be poured later. slides/92 - Leland and Walter.jpg 93 - Composite slides/93 - Composite.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Scenes of activity during the Habitat work day. Concrete will be done later in a “monolithic pour” where foundations and floors are all done at once. Scenes of activity during the Habitat work day. Concrete will be done later in a “monolithic pour” where foundations and floors are all done at once. slides/93 - Composite.jpg 94 - Gordon slides/94 - Gordon.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Gordon Meacham is (for the moment) King of the Rock Pile. Gordon Meacham is (for the moment) King of the Rock Pile. slides/94 - Gordon.jpg 95 - Group slides/95 - Group.html# Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:21:00 -0800 Stone Church members gather for a group photo. Stone Church members gather for a group photo. slides/95 - Group.jpg