Thursday, February 28, 2008

Sunday, March 1st Announcements

Today is an exciting day at Cornerstone as our new Sunday School and Children’s Church programs began. If you missed it, Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and includes classes for children, youth, and adults. Our worship service now begins at 10 a.m. and includes Children’s Church for ages 4 -8. Join us next week for these new learning opportunities!

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Fellowship Meal and Business Meeting Tonight: Join us this Sunday night at 6 p.m. for our church-wide fellowship meal and quarterly business meeting. All members, bring a dish or two to share according to the following:

Last names A – J: Salad

Last names K – R: Dessert

Last names S – Z: Vegetable side dish

You can pick up financial reports and minutes this morning to review prior to tonight’s meeting.

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New Fellowship Night! To provide more opportunity for fellowship and prayer and to better highlight communion, we are creating a special service for the third Sunday night of each month. In addition to celebrating communion together, there will be time for special music, testimonies and prayer. Plan to be with us on Sunday night, March 16th as we kick-off this new event.

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Ladies, “What SHAPEs you?” Cornerstone’s Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat will be held Friday, March 14th from 6 – 9 p.m and sign-up begins this Sunday. Watch the blog and bulletin for further information. You won’t want to miss it!

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Youth News: Our youth group is planning its summer activities. To help enable all youth to participate, donations are welcome. The group will receive payment for collecting empty Dasani water bottles and are providing a place for you to deposit all your extra change. Support them!

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Tech News: Check out the totally revamped Cornerstone website at www.cornerstonepasco.org The site contains all the latest information and a new church blog to help us communicate better during the week. You can also complete our Ministry Questionnaire online. Make sure to subscribe to the blog to receive the latest updates automatically!

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WEEKLY MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

Sunday School classes for children, youth and adults meet on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.

Our Children’s Church program for age 4 – 5th grade meets during preaching time on Sunday mornings. The program is designed to teach children about worship and equip them to join their parents in the service as soon as possible.

Church-wide Bible study and prayer on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Pastor Walls is continuing a study of Ecclesiology by looking at the subject of worship. Please join us for this important time of corporate prayer and study.

Cornerstone Youth: Middle school and high school students meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.

A Women’s Bible Study currently meets Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at the church. Kelly Trill is leading a study of "7 Words to Change Your Family" by James McDonald. Nursery is provided. To meet the needs of others, this study will be repeated on a week night beginning later this month.

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Sermons To Go: Recordings of Pastor Walls’ weekly sermons and most Wednesday night Bible studies are available for a donation of $2. Complete a request form and submit your payment at the back table. Your CDs will be provided the following Sunday. Sermons are also now available to listen to or download at our church blog.

Friday, February 22, 2008

Sunday, February 24th Announcements

Sunday School Starts Next Week! Our new Sunday School and Children’s Church programs begin next Sunday, March 2nd. Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m. and will include classes for children, youth, and adults. Our worship service will begin at 10 a.m. and children will exit to Children’s Church at preaching time. Make plans to join us for these new learning opportunities!

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Fellowship Meal and Business Meeting: Our next fellowship meal and business meeting will be held next Sunday night at 6 p.m. The business meeting will include proposed changes to the church Constitution and By-Laws and the following men will be presented as candidates for Elder: Bob Oxford, Kevin Touchton, and Brian Moyer.

Also, please bring a dish or two to share according to the following:

Last names A – J: Salad

Last names K – R: Dessert

Last names S – Z: Vegetable side dish

Please note: Our communion service has been moved to Sunday night, March 16th.

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New Member Class Today! A second New Member Class will be held this afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church. This class is for anyone planning to join Cornerstone, and for those seeking more information about our doctrine and philosophy of ministry. Remember, you must attend this class if you desire to be voted in as a member at next week’s business meeting. If you haven’t yet signed up, please let us know you will be attending.

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Ladies, Mark Your Calendars: “What SHAPEs you?” Cornerstone’s Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat will be held Friday, March 14th from 6 – 9 p.m. Watch for more information. You won’t want to miss it!

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Reminder: Every member is asked to submit one of our Ministry Questionnaires as soon as possible. This short survey lets us know about your experience, skills and interests so we can plug you into the right ministry. They're available at the table in the foyer and an online version is available at www.cornerstonepasco.org. You can also use the online form to let us know if you'd like a class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Sunday, February 10th Announcements

Last Call for the Valentine’s Dinner: Don’t miss the Valentine’s Dinner for parents and couples at the church on February 15th at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is presented by Cornerstone’s Kids in the Rock and Youth groups. Nursery will be provided and the dinner is free but you must sign up by February 13th. Get your invitation Sunday at the table in the foyer.

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Be a Minister! Cornerstone is a growing, going church and we desire that every member be involved in ministry. If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to complete the Ministry Questionnaire available in this week's bulletin and return it as soon as possible via the offering basket or the table in the foyer after Sunday's service. Or click here if you prefer to complete the form online.

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New Member Class: A New Member Class will be held next Sunday, Feb. 17th from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church. This class is for anyone planning to join Cornerstone, and for those seeking more information about our doctrine and philosophy of ministry. Remember, you must attend this class if you desire to be voted in as a member at the March business meeting. Please sign up after the service at the table in the foyer.


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Three Weeks to Go! Our new Sunday School and Children’s Church programs begin on Sunday, March 2nd. Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m. and will include classes for children, youth and adults. Our worship service will then begin at 10 a.m. and children will exit to Children’s Church at preaching time. Make plans to join us!

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Important notice: Our next business meeting will be held on Sunday night, March 2nd. In preparation, please pick up a copy of proposed changes to the church Constitution and By-Laws and review them prior to the meeting. One copy per family will be available on the table in the foyer following this Sunday's service.

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Please Note: Annual giving statements for 2007 have been mailed out. If you haven’t received yours, please contact Cornerstone’s Treasurer, Matt Ayres. We appreciate the faithful giving of our members and regular attenders.