Cornerstone E-News
A publication of Cornerstone Community Church
Our Mission:
“To multiply Christ-followers who love God, love others and serve both.”
March 17, 2010
Special Announcements
CLEAN-UP DAY CANCELLED: The church clean-up day that was scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled.
SMALL GROUP LEADERS: There will be a small group leaders’ meeting here at the church tonight at 7:00 p.m.
BUNCO PARTY TIME! This Friday, March 19th, at 7 p.m. is another chance to head out to Juanita Blackwell’s home for an evening of Bunco! If you would like to come, please R.S.V.P. to Juanita at at 779-4299 or blackwellj@harrisonville.k12.mo.us. If you have a card table you could bring, it would help her if you could let her know that as well. This is a great chance to relax and get to know women in the church, so come out and join the fun!
NICHOLAS PIERCE LIVE! On Saturday, March 27th here at Cornerstone, Nick Pierce will be bringing us an evening of illusion and sleight of hand mixed with timely bits of Biblical truth. The show will start at 6:30 p.m,, and afterwards we will be serving brownie sundaes. This is a perfect event to invite family and friends to attend. If you are planning to come, please reply to this email with the number you will be bringing. Thank you!!
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES: We have received information about two camp opportunities for students this summer. One is with FCA, and the other is at Timberlake Camp, the Evangelical Free camp in Marquette, Nebraska. You can find out more about both of these by visiting the information table at church.
ADULT SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUPS: Below are listed the Sunday morning small groups that will be starting April 11th and lasting through July 4th. If you are interested in The Good and Beautiful Life, the class on I Corinthians, or The Case for Christ, please reply to this email and let us know which one so we can order you the book that goes with that class.
First Steps — This group is designed to help you get started in your Christian life. See what a difference having a life built on this firm foundation of a relationship with Jesus Christ can make and how exciting it is to see God change us from the inside out. Facilitator: Mark Lockard Location: Northeast part of the sanctuary
The Good and Beautiful Life (Putting on the Character of Christ) — Women’s Group — How can we live a victorious life freed from anger, lust, deception, pride, worry, or greed? This follow-up book to The Good and Beautiful God examines the root of these character flaws and helps us replace our false notions with Jesus’ teaching about life. Aimed at real transformation, each chapter includes a ‘soul-training exercise’ to help us work biblical truths into our lives (as well as our minds). NOTE: Participants should expect to spend at least an hour/week in personal preparation. Books cost $10. Facilitator: Peggy Heid Location: East Commons
A Study of 1 Corinthians — This study offers practical help for living a transformed life in the midst of a broken world. The Christians of the early church faced the same questions and struggles that we face today. The group will help you understand the Word of God and apply it to your life.
Facilitator: Ted Zellmer Location: Northwest part of the sanctuary
Heaven — What is Heaven really going to be like? What will we look like? What will we do? Won’t Heaven get boring after a while? We all have questions and this class has answers. Drawing on Biblical research from Randy Alcorn’s book, Heaven, this group will bring eternity to light in a way that will surprise you, spark your imagination, and change how you live today.
Facilitator: Bryan Gilbert Location: Southwest part of the sanctuary
The Case for Christ — This study invites participants to investigate the fascinating historical evidence about Jesus. What you discover can transform your relationship with Christ and equip you to help others along their spiritual journey.
Facilitators: Randy Henry & Robb Beebe Location: West Commons
This Sunday at Cornerstone
Sunday Schedule:
9:30 a.m. Bible Classes for all ages
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
6:00 p.m. HS Youth meet at Cornerstone
Serving in the Nursery:
Worship service: The Weibling family
Promiseland:
Christy and Keeli Morgan
Welcome Team:
Glen Labadie/Robb Beebe/Doris Friesen/Everett VanAntwerp/ Shawn Deshazer
Community News
Angel Food Distribution: Saturday, March 27th, from 8-9 a.m.
Walk for Life: This year’s Walk for Life to raise money for cancer research is June 18-19th from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Harrisonville High School. This is a festive event with people walking around the track at the high school surrounded by booths of food, face painting, etc., all for a good cause. Teams of people join together prior to the walk to raise money and then be a part of walking for the 12 hours. If you are interested in participating in a team from Cornerstone, please contact Stan Belk at 380-7423.
Dr. Daniel Shayesteh speaking in Harrisonville: On Saturday, March 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church here in Harrisonville, Dr. Daniel Shayesteh will be giving a day-long workshop on Islam and the Christian’s response to Islam. Dr. Shayesteh is an Iranian immigrant who is the Director of the organization “Exodus from Darkness” and a National Evangelist for the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Australia. He was deeply involved in the Iranian Fundamentalist Revolution (1979) as a leading Muslim political leader and teacher of Islam, but came to Christ when he escaped to Turkey after falling out of favor with Khomeini’s political group. There is no fee for the workshop, and lunch is provided.
Volunteers Needed at the Life Choice Center: The Life Choice Center is currently seeking volunteers for their Board of Directors. The Board is the spiritual covering of the Center and directly responsible for the financial and spiritual well being of the ministry. Specifically, they oversee the Executive Director and focus on the stability and direction of the ministry. Commitment: monthly board meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., as well as assistance with special events. For more information, please contact Linda Freeland at 816-887-5100.
Weekly Attendance/Giving
Weekly Attendance: 172
Weekly Budget Needed: $3790.00
Last Week’s Actual: $2,919.50
Fiscal YTD Need: $140,230.00
Fiscal YTD Actual: $144,168.78
Calendar of Events
March 17-23
Wednesday, March 17
7:00 p.m. Worship Practice
Monday, March 22
6:30 p.m. Financial Peace University
Word for the Week
“I have brought you glory on earth by doing the work you gave me to do.”
John 17:4
Just for laughs
“I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING sign on our road. The reason: ‘Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don’t think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore!’”
Staff Contacts
Pastor Tom Savage – tsavage@cornerstonechurch.info
Associate Pastor Joe Chenoweth – wethochen@embarqmail.com
Office Administrator Pam Wishall – office@cornerstonechurch.info
Bookkeeper Thomas Ohnemus – ohnemust@aol.com
