. Jalbum 8.5 slides/1981.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 The Stone Church Youth Group assembles at church before joining others for the Fall, 1981 CROP Walk. (The sign on the right had the same message on both sides - it got attention and several laughs!) The Stone Church Youth Group assembles at church before joining others for the Fall, 1981 CROP Walk. (The sign on the right had the same message on both sides - it got attention and several laughs!) slides/1981.jpg slides/1983-1.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Church and World Board members Virginia Holtz, Fred Oliver and Sue Williams plan mission outreach and community service projects for Fall 1983. Included is recruitment for the Crop Walk. Church and World Board members Virginia Holtz, Fred Oliver and Sue Williams plan mission outreach and community service projects for Fall 1983. Included is recruitment for the Crop Walk. slides/1983-1.jpg slides/1983-2.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 In Fall, 1983, Bob Cole and Bryan Gilbert decide what projects to take on. For several years Bob installed (then later that day removed) signs showing walkers the route to follow for each of the various distances. In Fall, 1983, Bob Cole and Bryan Gilbert decide what projects to take on. For several years Bob installed (then later that day removed) signs showing walkers the route to follow for each of the various distances. slides/1983-2.jpg slides/1983-3.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church children await the start of the 1983 Crop Walk. Michael Thorn is in the center, on the right are Joel and Mark Huff. Stone Church children await the start of the 1983 Crop Walk. Michael Thorn is in the center, on the right are Joel and Mark Huff. slides/1983-3.jpg slides/1983-4.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Fred Oliver and John Lococo join in the group prayer before sendoff. (1983) Fred Oliver and John Lococo join in the group prayer before sendoff. (1983) slides/1983-4.jpg slides/1983-5.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church members (L-R) O.B. Watson, Vonley Ward and Kay Watson walk for CROP. In 1983 the walk began at the Campbell Percolation Ponds, and went to Vasona Park and back. Stone Church members (L-R) O.B. Watson, Vonley Ward and Kay Watson walk for CROP. In 1983 the walk began at the Campbell Percolation Ponds, and went to Vasona Park and back. slides/1983-5.jpg slides/1983-6.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church Associate Pastor Joan Huff (on left) is joined by Alice Thorn, Jan Barley and Associate Pastor Gene Huff. (1983) Stone Church Associate Pastor Joan Huff (on left) is joined by Alice Thorn, Jan Barley and Associate Pastor Gene Huff. (1983) slides/1983-6.jpg slides/1983-7.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Lisa Thorn (left) and Renee Reece, both of the Stone Church Youth Fellowship, take a break. (1983) Lisa Thorn (left) and Renee Reece, both of the Stone Church Youth Fellowship, take a break. (1983) slides/1983-7.jpg slides/1986-1.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 In early 1986 Stone Church issued a challenge to all churches in the Northern California region of Church World Service / CROP. It was published here in the CWS regional newsletter that spring. In early 1986 Stone Church issued a challenge to all churches in the Northern California region of Church World Service / CROP. It was published here in the CWS regional newsletter that spring. slides/1986-1.jpg slides/1986-2.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 In the summer of 1983, Stone Church got an answer - it had NOT broken any records. Instead, Christ Lutheran Church in Visalia, CA threw our challenge back into our own laps! In the summer of 1983, Stone Church got an answer - it had NOT broken any records. Instead, Christ Lutheran Church in Visalia, CA threw our challenge back into our own laps! slides/1986-2.jpg slides/1986-3.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 After an all-out effort in the Fall 1986 Crop Walk, Stone Church got back to Visalia's Christ Lutheran Church with the letter, written in early 1987, that you see above. After an all-out effort in the Fall 1986 Crop Walk, Stone Church got back to Visalia's Christ Lutheran Church with the letter, written in early 1987, that you see above. slides/1986-3.jpg slides/1987.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 The Lincoln High School competition marching band performs for the opening ceremonies of the fall 1987 Crop Walk. U.S. Congressman Norman Y. Mineta also was present for the sendoff. The Lincoln High School competition marching band performs for the opening ceremonies of the fall 1987 Crop Walk. U.S. Congressman Norman Y. Mineta also was present for the sendoff. slides/1987.jpg slides/1988-1.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church youth member Lisa Thorn, working as an intern for the Willow Glen Resident, interviews Arrangements Coordinator (and Stone Church member) Ted Becker, as preparations are underway for the 1988 Crop Walk. Stone Church youth member Lisa Thorn, working as an intern for the Willow Glen Resident, interviews Arrangements Coordinator (and Stone Church member) Ted Becker, as preparations are underway for the 1988 Crop Walk. slides/1988-1.jpg slides/1988-2.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church member Rosaleen Zisch and a group of her Hoover Middle School students provide refreshments for walkers at the three-mile checkpoint. (1988) Stone Church member Rosaleen Zisch and a group of her Hoover Middle School students provide refreshments for walkers at the three-mile checkpoint. (1988) slides/1988-2.jpg slides/1989-1.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church member Gene Wei (on right) was in Beijing, China in the Fall of 1989, so organized a small Crop Walk there. Here he is outside the Peoples Government Building. He noted that the "statue is one of the very few still standing in China today. Hopefully this will soon be gone." (L-R) Aunt Jun Zhong, Uncle Hua Tao, and Gene with Isabel riding on his shoulders. Stone Church member Gene Wei (on right) was in Beijing, China in the Fall of 1989, so organized a small Crop Walk there. Here he is outside the Peoples Government Building. He noted that the "statue is one of the very few still standing in China today. Hopefully this will soon be gone." (L-R) Aunt Jun Zhong, Uncle Hua Tao, and Gene with Isabel riding on his shoulders. slides/1989-1.jpg slides/1989-2.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Gene takes a break at the halfway mark. (1989, Beijing, China) Gene takes a break at the halfway mark. (1989, Beijing, China) slides/1989-2.jpg slides/1989-3.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Crop Walk 1989, Beijing, China. Stone Church member Gene Wei is shown jogging in the foreground. Crop Walk 1989, Beijing, China. Stone Church member Gene Wei is shown jogging in the foreground. slides/1989-3.jpg slides/1989-4.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 ... meanwhile, back home, Stone Church members Alice Thorn, Rosaleen Zisch, Lizanne Oliver, Derk Johnson and Debbie Roach are among those taking part in the LOCAL fall 1989 Crop Walk. ... meanwhile, back home, Stone Church members Alice Thorn, Rosaleen Zisch, Lizanne Oliver, Derk Johnson and Debbie Roach are among those taking part in the LOCAL fall 1989 Crop Walk. slides/1989-4.jpg slides/1991.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Competition is on between the Pomona, CA CROP Walk (west coast's largest) and the local South Bay Walk, who wishes to replace them. Stone Church members Derk Johnson, Karen Hagan and Jim Hagan are here with signs expressing that sentiment. (1991) Competition is on between the Pomona, CA CROP Walk (west coast's largest) and the local South Bay Walk, who wishes to replace them. Stone Church members Derk Johnson, Karen Hagan and Jim Hagan are here with signs expressing that sentiment. (1991) slides/1991.jpg slides/1991P.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 For several years the San Jose City Council and Mayor proclaimed the day of the walkathon "CROP Walk Day in San Jose." Here is the proclamation issued for Fall 1991, when leaders were working to make the local walk the largest on the West Coast of the USA. Success eventually came a few years later. For several years the San Jose City Council and Mayor proclaimed the day of the walkathon "CROP Walk Day in San Jose." Here is the proclamation issued for Fall 1991, when leaders were working to make the local walk the largest on the West Coast of the USA. Success eventually came a few years later. slides/1991P.jpg slides/1993.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Rosaleen Zisch and Hoover Middle School students preparing refreshments to give out at the three-mile checkpoint. (1993) Rosaleen Zisch and Hoover Middle School students preparing refreshments to give out at the three-mile checkpoint. (1993) slides/1993.jpg slides/1994-1.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church members Walter Hudson, Rebecca Zisch, Rod Thorn and Gene Wei are part of the Stone Church contingent for the last fall walk, held in 1994. Stone Church members Walter Hudson, Rebecca Zisch, Rod Thorn and Gene Wei are part of the Stone Church contingent for the last fall walk, held in 1994. slides/1994-1.jpg slides/1994-2.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Arrangements Coordinator Ted Becker reviews plans with a safety officer and an interested participant. (1994) Arrangements Coordinator Ted Becker reviews plans with a safety officer and an interested participant. (1994) slides/1994-2.jpg slides/1994-3.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 The San Jose Metropolitan Community Band plays rousing music as we gather for the 1994 CROP Walk. Arranging for the band's presence was one of Walk Coordinator Rod Thorn's responsibilities. (Rod managed the Walk from 1987-1994.) The San Jose Metropolitan Community Band plays rousing music as we gather for the 1994 CROP Walk. Arranging for the band's presence was one of Walk Coordinator Rod Thorn's responsibilities. (Rod managed the Walk from 1987-1994.) slides/1994-3.jpg slides/1994-4.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Rosaleen Zisch and young people at the Fall 1994 Crop Walk. Rosaleen Zisch and young people at the Fall 1994 Crop Walk. slides/1994-4.jpg slides/1997.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church participants, including Rev. Art Mills, gather after completing the Spring, 1997 Crop Walk. Stone Church participants, including Rev. Art Mills, gather after completing the Spring, 1997 Crop Walk. slides/1997.jpg slides/1999.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church members, including Rev. Art Mills, at the 1999 Crop Walk. Stone Church members, including Rev. Art Mills, at the 1999 Crop Walk. slides/1999.jpg slides/2000-1.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Stone Church members (in front of the crowd) gather with Rev. Rebecca Kuiken for the spring 2000 Crop Walk. Stone Church members (in front of the crowd) gather with Rev. Rebecca Kuiken for the spring 2000 Crop Walk. slides/2000-1.jpg slides/2000-2.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Isabel and Margaret Wei converse at the 2000 Crop Walk. Isabel and Margaret Wei converse at the 2000 Crop Walk. slides/2000-2.jpg slides/2003.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Nineteen Stone Church members - the largest group in several years - gather for the 2003 Crop Walk. Nineteen Stone Church members - the largest group in several years - gather for the 2003 Crop Walk. slides/2003.jpg slides/2005.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 (L-R) Rod, Derk, Gordon, Lizanne, Emily, Pauline and Alice represented Stone Church in the 2005 Crop Walk. (L-R) Rod, Derk, Gordon, Lizanne, Emily, Pauline and Alice represented Stone Church in the 2005 Crop Walk. slides/2005.jpg slides/2005C.html# Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:29 -0800 Church World Sevice issued this Certificate of Recognition to Stone Church, for being one of the South Bay Crop Walk's ten largest donor churches, in 2005. Stone Church has consistently ranked in the "top ten" - out of some fifty participating churches - in contributions. Church World Sevice issued this Certificate of Recognition to Stone Church, for being one of the South Bay Crop Walk's ten largest donor churches, in 2005. Stone Church has consistently ranked in the "top ten" - out of some fifty participating churches - in contributions. slides/2005C.jpg