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IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS:
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GET INVOLVED IN DISASTER RELIEF!
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Cornerstone’s Fellowship Groups meet tonight! Visitors are welcome at any location. See Pastor Walls, Bob Oxford, Mike Causey, or Mike Darley for times and locations.
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DISASTER RELIEF NEWS
Hurricane season is fast approaching but disaster can strike any time. We’re looking for more people to get involved in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief to share the love of Christ with those in crisis. Talk to John Thela to find out more about upcoming training and summer relief trips.
FOUNDATION 2010:
Cornerstone’s Foundation 2010 stewardship campaign is well underway. Foundation 2010 will impact every part of our church as we seek to build families, finances, and faithfulness for Cornerstone’s future. The first phase of the campaign is to pay off the church’s debt. Give your gift, over and above your regular giving, by designating it on your regular envelope. If we are all faithful, God can eliminate our debt in a matter of a few short weeks.
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GET READY FOR AN EXCITING WEEKEND!
Heather Payne, founding member of Point of Grace is coming to Cornerstone. The weekend begins with a meet and greet with Heather on Friday night, April 3rd at the Water’s Edge Clubhouse. This event is open to all ladies but please sign-up in advance.
Heather will be in concert at the church on Saturday night, April 4th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $20 per family. Child care will be provided through age four. Seating is limited and there’s only one more week to get tickets.
Then on Palm Sunday, April 5th, Heather will be singing in our morning service and we’ll be sharing communion.
What a great build-up to Easter Sunday! Help us spread the word about these events and bring some friends to join us. Pray that God will use it all to build our church for His glory!
Last week we kicked off our exciting Foundation 2010 stewardship campaign. Foundation 2010 will impact every part of our church as we seek to build families, finances, and faithfulness for Cornerstone’s future. The first phase of the campaign is to pay off the church’s debt. Give your gift, over and above your regular giving, by designating it on your regular envelope.
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HEATHER PAYNE IN CONCERT: Get your tickets today for our concert by Heather Payne, former lead singer of Point of Grace. She will be at Cornerstone on Saturday night, April 4th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $20 per family. Seating is limited so get tickets early for you and your friends. .Child care will be provided. Don’t miss this exciting event!
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FELLOWSHIP MEAL TONIGHT: Don’t miss tonight’s family fellowship meal beginning at 6 p.m. The church will provide drinks and we’re asking that each family please bring a dish or two to share so there’s plenty of food. For more information, see Cindy Flanigan or Pat Oxford.
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IMPORTANT BUSINESS MEETING TONIGHT: Our quarterly business meeting is tonight, immediately following our fellowship meal. All members should be present as we discuss our current ministries and future vision, and welcome new members. Financial reports and meeting minutes are available this morning for review prior to tonight’s meeting.
FOUNDATION 2010:
HEATHER PAYNE IN CONCERT! Heather Payne, former lead singer of contemporary Christian group Point of Grace is coming to Cornerstone! She will be in concert on Saturday night, April 4th and will be singing in our Palm Sunday service. To help offset expenses, concert tickets are $5 each or $20 per family. Seating is limited and tickets will go on sale next Sunday, March 8th. Don’t miss this exciting event!
MOVIE NIGHT IS HERE! Everyone’s invited to a showing of the powerful movie Fireproof on the big screen this Friday, February 27th at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Invite some unchurched friends to join you for this fun and thought-provoking free event.**************************************************
HEATHER PAYNE IN CONCERT! Heather Payne, former lead singer of Point of Grace will be in concert at Cornerstone on Saturday night, April 4th. Seating is limited and tickets will go on sale March 8th. Don’t miss this exciting event!
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MEN’S BREAKFAST: Another men’s breakfast is planned for Saturday, March 7th at 8 a.m. at the church. Join us for this time of fun and fellowship and sign up to bring something at the table in the foyer. We’ll be discussing future mentoring plans and an outing to a Rays’ game.
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FELLOWSHIP MEAL: Cornerstone’s next quarterly fellowship meal and business meeting will take place Sunday, March 8th beginning at 6 p.m. Plan on bringing a dish or two to share and stay for our meeting.
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FOUNDATION 2010:
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MOVIE NIGHT: Everyone’s invited to a showing of the powerful movie Fireproof on the big screen Friday night, February 27th at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Help us spread the word and invite an unchurched friend to join you for this excellent outreach opportunity.
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CALENDAR ALERT: Our next quarterly fellowship meal and business meeting night will be Sunday, March 8th.
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DISCOVER CORNERSTONE SIGN-UP: There’s still time to register for our next membership class scheduled for Saturday, February 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. To help us in planning, please be sure to sign-up at the table in the foyer.
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MOVIE NIGHT: Cornerstone’s Missions Team will be hosting a showing of the powerful movie Fireproof on the big screen Friday night, February 27th at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Help us spread the word and invite an unchurched friend to join you for this excellent outreach opportunity.
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FOUNDATION 2010 is coming.
BAPTISM: Cornerstone will be holding a baptism service soon. If you have never been scripturally baptized and are interested in participating, you will need to attend a class on the meaning of baptism on Sunday, February 15th at 9 a.m.
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DISCOVER CORNERSTONE: Those interested in becoming a member of Cornerstone or in learning more about the church should attend our next membership class on Saturday, February 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please be sure to sign-up at the table in the foyer to help us in planning.
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MOVIE NIGHT: The Missions Team will be hosting a showing of the powerful movie Fireproof on the big screen Friday night, February 27th at 7 p.m. There will be free popcorn, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Invite an unchurched friend to join you for this excellent outreach opportunity.DISCOVER CORNERSTONE: Those interested in becoming a member of Cornerstone or in learning more about the church’s doctrine and ministries should attend our next membership class on Saturday, February 21st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please sign-up at the table in the foyer and contact one of the elders if you need more information.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: There will be a children’s ministry leader meeting today, immediately following the morning service. More children’s workers and helpers are needed and you can apply today!
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BAPTISM: Cornerstone will be holding a baptism service soon. If you have never been scripturally baptized and are interested in participating, you will need to attend an upcoming meeting, or speak with one of the elders for more information.
Thank you to all those who helped at yesterday’s church work day.
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FELLOWSHIP GROUPS TONIGHT: Cornerstone’s Fellowship Groups meet tonight. If you’re not signed-up, you are welcome to join us at any host location. Additional group opportunities will be announced soon.
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HEART TO HEART: Sign-up continues today for the next Women’s Ministry event this Saturday, January 24th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special guest Susie Walther will share the joys and benefits of mentoring relationships for women. All ladies are invited – you don’t have to be a member to attend. See Linda Norris or Kara Walls for more information.
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DISCOVER CORNERSTONE: A class for those interested in joining or learning more about the church is planned for Saturday, February 21st at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Please reserve this important time on your calendar now.HEART TO HEART: Sign-up begins today for the Women’s Mentoring Ministry Kick-Off on Saturday, January 24th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special guest Susie Walther will share the joys and benefits of being in a mentoring relationship. All ladies are invited – you don’t have to be a member to attend but please sign-up in advance.
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WORK DAY: A church work day is planned for Saturday, January 17th beginning at 8:30 a.m. Several small but important tasks need completing. Join us in displaying thankfulness for the facility God has provided. Any time you can share is appreciated.
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DISCOVER CORNERSTONE: A class for those interested in joining or learning more about the church is planned for Saturday, February 21st at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Please reserve this important time on your calendar now.NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES!
As we begin a new year, please join us in praying for God to make Cornerstone even more effective at sharing God’s love and leading people to Christ in the upcoming year. We need His power to be effective in our ministry and to bring Him glory in all we do.
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LOTTIE MOON CAMPAIGN: Today we’ll be announcing the final total for our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to support Southern Baptist international missions. Thank you to all those who responded to the challenge to give significantly to this important effort. It’s truly exciting to see what God can do when every part of the body is responsive and faithful.
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FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: Don’t forget, our fellowship groups meet again tonight. We’ll be announcing the formation of new groups soon to provide even more opportunities for fellowship and outreach. In the meantime, visitors are welcome at any host home.
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WORK DAY: A church work day is planned for Saturday, January 17th beginning at 8:30 a.m. Join together in good stewardship of the facility God has provided by helping with the many tasks needing to be done. Any time you can share is appreciated.HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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LOTTIE MOON CAMPAIGN ENDS
Today is your final opportunity to give toward the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to support Southern Baptist missions efforts around the world. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting move of God as he motivates us to pray, give, and Go Tell the Story of Jesus. May our commitment to sharing the Gospel continue year ‘round.
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SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to the New Year’s holiday, there will be no Wednesday evening activities this week. All programs will resume the following Wednesday, January 7th.
Next week is your final opportunity to give to support Southern Baptist missions around the world. You will want to be a part of this exciting campaign as we are close to doubling our goal!
Thank you for honoring our Savior with your gifts as we celebrate His birth this month, and be sure to pray for the missionaries going to tell the story of Jesus.
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Invite your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for our Christmas Eve Service this Wednesday at 6 p.m. There will be special music, including Cornerstone’s kids, and Pastor Brian will help us focus on the reason for the season.
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Cornerstone’s FELLOWSHIP GROUPS meet tonight. These groups are designed to build relationships and serve as a vehicle for outreach. If you’re not involved in a group but would like to be, please speak with one of the elders, or group leaders Mike Causey or Mike Darley.**************************************************
Tonight at 6 p.m. is our FELLOWSHIP MEAL. Join us for this fun time of church-wide fellowship prior to our business meeting. Remember, the church is no longer supplying meat so meat dishes are welcome. Please bring a generous dish or two to share to ensure enough food for everyone.
Our QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING begins tonight immediately following our meal. This is a very important meeting as we will be adopting our 2009 church budget and presenting important information regarding the future of Cornerstone. This is a meeting every member needs to attend.
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Only two more weeks to give toward the LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING and the effort to support Southern Baptist missions around the world. Use the special envelopes provided or mark an envelope “Lottie Moon” or “Christmas Offering.” Thank you for honoring our Savior with your gifts as we celebrate His birth this month.
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Invite your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for our Christmas Eve Service beginning at 6 p.m. on the 24th. There will be special music, including Cornerstone’s kids, and Pastor Brian will help us focus on the reason for the season.Tonight we celebrate the ordinance of communion at 6 p.m.
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The excitement is building for the kickoff of our FELLOWSHIP GROUPS on November 2nd. There is still space in most groups and several couples and individuals have not yet signed up. Remember -- these groups will be the focal point for relationships and evangelism at Cornerstone, so every member of Cornerstone should be involved. You must sign up today or next Sunday.
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A CALL TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS: You need to get involved in helping with the weekly cleaning of the building. Couples are welcome or make it really fun and serve together as a group (you can top it off with lunch or dinner!). Please contact Sandy Moyer or Tom Flanigan to join the team.
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Sign-up continues for our FELLOWSHIP GROUPS which will start on November 2nd. The groups will meet in various homes on the first and third Sunday night of each month, and will provide a time of getting acquainted, Bible study and discussion, and outreach to unchurched friends, neighbors, and co-workers. These groups will be the focal point for relationships and evangelism at Cornerstone so we want every member of Cornerstone to get involved. If you haven’t already signed up, please do so today.
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