I am trying to keep up to date with pictures from the businesses around Stone who have been decorating their windows, often with the help of local schools or organisations, to make the Super-Sized Stone Advent Calendar. [portfolio_slideshow id=1454] (Click on the Photo for a full-size view) More photos: - Zeta & St. Micheal's,...
[caption id="attachment_1452" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Crib Scene at The Royal Exchange - Day 9 - Oh Come All ye Faithful[/caption] A rainy Sunday morning after Church saw the Advent Windows at The Royal Exchange unveiled. Fortunately hot Tea, Coffee and Homemade Mince Pies awaited the Carol Singers inside! Many thanks to the Regulars at The Royal...
Stone Advent Windows got off to a Great Start at Stone Library today, when Stone Mayor Councillor Mike Shaw and his wife Sue, with a group of children from Walton Priory Middle School opened the first Advent Window of 2012. The children and gathered crowd sang "Joy to the World", accompanied by the brass instruments of Stone Town Band. [portfolio_slideshow id=1410]
[caption id="attachment_1373" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bishop Geoff, Vicar Paul Kingman and Youth Worker, Keiran McKnight with Jodie & Dominque[/caption] On Sunday 26th November, 2012, Dominique & Jodie made a public commitment to Christ, as they were Confirmed by the Bishop Of Stafford, [caption id="attachment_1374" align="aligncenter" width="289"] The Bishop of Stafford with Dominique and Jodie[/caption]
We had a very successful mission week last month with Glasgow based rockers, the Royal Foundlings. The band was able to take music classes, run lunch time concerts and take the assemblies at Alleynes High School. The band was well received by staff and pupils alike. Many of the young people really enjoyed the music...