School Supply Distribution.  In July, the Mission Team encourages you to bring in school supplies for the GRIN school backpack distribution taking place on Saturday, August 9.  Bring in your donations by Sunday, July 20 and place in the shopping basket in the Narthex. School supplies are going on sale now.   Items collected are:  

• Chisel Tip Expo® Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Sets 

• Elmer's Washable Glue Sticks 

• 5” school scissors 

• Double pocket portfolios with 3 prong fasteners 

• 24 ct Crayola® Standard Crayons - 24 Colors in Tuck Box 

• 3”x5” ruled index cards, 100 pak.  

Do you like pulling a group together to have fun?  Ever thought: “Our church should have a group for [widows, parents, empty-nesters, etc]”?  Can you envision a safe space where all can feel seen, heard, and valued without judgment?  Do you want to help others grow closer to God and each other?  God may be nudging you to lead a small group!  If you’ve ever thought about it, dreamed of having a small group, or are simply curious about learning more, we will be starting a Small Group Leader Training in August to equip small group leaders and to explore where God might be leading.  This will be a training.  There is no obligation to lead a group at this time.  For more information, please fill out the connection card or click here.

The week of July 14 -18, Stonybrook will be part of the G.R.I.N. (Gahanna Residents in NEED) Summer Lunch Club program providing lunches for Royal Manor and Goshen elementary and families. There are various ways to participate: Helping to prep food at church, including bagging cookies, veggies, and fruit, and counting out bags of chips. Share your baking skills by making cookies, brownies, and rice Krispie treats. Be part of the team that readies the food to be delivered and deliver it to the schools. Or serve the meal from 11:30-1:30 pm. Assist with clean-up from 1:00-2:00 pm in Stonybrook’s kitchen. Students aged 12 and over must be accompanied by an adult to help. Volunteers are required to undergo background checks and complete Safe Sanctuary Training, which will be managed by Stonybrook. To volunteer, sign up click here. For inquiries, reach out to Bev Pancoast at pancoastbej@gmail.comor call 330-416-4656.