A publication of Cornerstone Community Church

Our Mission:

“To multiply Christ-followers who love God, love others and serve both.”

September 1, 2010

Special Announcements

 BREAKFAST IS SERVED THIS SUNDAY! To kick off our fall Sunday school quarter, some of the excellent chefs from our body will treat us to breakfast during the Bible class hour (9:30 a.m.) this Sunday, and there will be information available at that time about the new classes and small groups that will be starting up this fall. 

YOUTH BANANA SPLIT BLOW-OUT: If you’re in grades 6-12, or have a child who is, make plans to join us at the church on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. The youth leaders are planning a fun (and informational) event to unveil the plans for the upcoming year. We’ll also enjoy some friendly parent vs. teen competition, as well as a make-your-own banana split bar. So come on out, enjoy some ice cream, and find out what cool things the youth will be doing this year. Questions? See Virginia DeVenney or Heath England.

BETH MOORE SIMULCAST:  Attention, Ladies!  On Saturday, September 18th, we’re planning to head down to First Baptist Church of Clinton for a Beth Moore simulcast.  These events are always refreshing and encouraging as Beth shares from her heart what the Lord is teaching her.   It will run from 8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m., and the cost is $25.   We will go out for lunch together during the 90-minute mid-day break.  Contact Janelle Vignery (668-2435) if you are interested in getting away for this day of fellowship and teaching.

CORNERSTONE CONNECT:   If you are a new to Cornerstone, we invite you to take a closer look at our church by attending “Cornerstone Connect” on Sunday, September 12th at 9:30 a.m. (during the Bible class time.)  This informal discussion is a chance for you to learn more about Cornerstone’s vision and values, and also about the opportunities available to you here at the church.   The group will meet in Pastor Tom’s office.  Hope to see you there!

FROZEN SHOWER – SHHHH!  Dr. Martha Schroeder, the chiropractor with whom Sarah Sharp practices, has invited us to participate in a “Frozen Shower” for Justin and Sarah, who last week welcomed baby Raymond Dean into their family.  Instead of traditional baby shower items, Dr. Martha is asking us to bless the Sharp family with quick and simple meals.   To join in this shower, just prepare a meal that is easily frozen, or gather the ingredients for a favorite meal and include the recipe, and drop it off at Schroeder Chiropractic (207 E. Wall Street).  Since Dr. Martha wants this to be a surprise, please take your meal sometime during the next two weeks while Sarah is still on maternity leave.  If you have questions, contact Dr. Martha at 816-797-9586.

LADIES’ STUDY ON EPHESIANS:  An evening and morning bible study on the book of Ephesians will be available beginning in September.   This is a 15-week inductive Bible study using the Life Change series by NavPress.  These studies cover individual books of the bible in a verse-by-verse format, incorporating historical insights, word definitions, questions, and application assignments.  This particular book will examine truths about the believer’s identity in Christ, and will also look at the topics of unity, submission, and steadfastness.  Kelly Scheeberger will be leading the evening study at her home (1105 Glendale Drive in Raymore) starting Thursday, September 9^th at 7 p.m.  Please call her at 816-318-1724 if you are interested in her study.  Suzie Barnett will lead the daytime study at Cornerstone beginning Monday, September 13^th, at 10:00 a.m.   Suzie can be reached at 816-380-7181 if you would like to participate in this daytime group.

This Sunday at Cornerstone 

Sunday Schedule:       

  9:30 a.m.  Breakfast in the Commons

10:45 a.m.  Worship Service 

  6:30 p.m.  HS Youth meet at the church

Serving in the Nursery this Week: 

Sunday School:  No nursery – we will be eating breakfast together!

Worship Service: Kathy Clark/Beth Zans

Serving in the Nursery next Week: 

Sunday School:   Carla Henry

Worship Service:  Eric DeVenney/Debbie Wildeisen/Kari Bliss

Welcome Team:

Dale McMorris/Shawn Deshazer/Everett VanAntwerp/Karen Frost

Greeters:

Donny and Karen Frost

Community News

Angel Food Order Date: Friday, September 17^th, from 3-6 p.m.  Internet orders will be taken until Saturday, September 18^th. 

Weekly Attendance/Giving

Weekly Attendance:                                          223

Weekly Budget Needed:                     $3,867.00

Last Week’s Actual:                            $3,984.00

Fiscal YTD Need:                               $34,803.00

Fiscal YTD Actual:                             $33,958.82

Word for the Week

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your

good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

Quotes to Ponder

“Of one hundred men, one will read the Bible;

the ninety-nine will read the Christian.”

Dwight L. Moody

   Staff Contacts

Pastor Tom Savage – tsavage@cornerstonechurch.info

Associate Pastor Joe Chenoweth – wethochen@embarqmail.com

Office Administrator/Women’s Spiritual Life Director Pam Wishall – office@cornerstonechurch.info 

Bookkeeper Thomas Ohnemus – ohnemust@aol.com

A publication of Cornerstone Community Church

Our Mission:

“To multiply Christ-followers who love God, love others and serve both.”

August 25, 2010

Special Announcements

REMEMBER – NO BIBLE CLASSES THIS WEEK:   This Sunday, August 29^th, there will be no adult or children’s classes during the 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bible class hour so that our teachers can have a break.  Please note:  there will also be no Kids’ Time church this week.

 BREAKFAST IS SERVED!  To kick off our fall Sunday school quarter, some of the excellent chefs from our body will treat us to breakfast during the Bible class hour (9:30 a.m.) on Sunday, September 5^th, and there will be information available at that time about the new classes and small groups that will be starting up this fall. 

A NOTE FROM PASTOR TOM:  It’s time to pray! As elders, we have been gathering on Sunday mornings in my office to pray.  God has prompted us to move to a larger room and open it up to everyone.  So…we want to invite you to join us for prayer on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Fireside room.  We will spend this time praying (not talking about prayer, thinking about prayer, but praying together) for the needs of the body, needs in the room, whatever needs God lays on our hearts to pray.  We know that God listens to His children and we want to come into the throne room of grace for our time of need.  So come and PRAY!  And bring someone along with you.  Please note:  Since there are no Bible classes this Sunday, we will meet to pray at 9:30 instead of 8:30.   On September 5th, we will start meeting at 8:30 again.

THREE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN:

• STUDY ON EPHESIANS:  An evening and morning bible study on the book of Ephesians will be available beginning in September.   This is a 15-week inductive Bible study using the Life Change series by NavPress.  These studies cover individual books of the bible in a verse-by-verse format, incorporating historical insights, word definitions, questions, and application assignments.  This particular book will examine truths about the believer’s identity in Christ, and will also look at the topics of unity, submission, and steadfastness. 

Kelly Scheeberger will be leading the evening study at her home (1105 Glendale Drive in Raymore) starting Thursday, September 9^th at 7 p.m.  Please call her at 816-318-1724 if you are interested in her study.  Suzie Barnett will lead the daytime study at her home (803 S. Halsey, Harrisonville) beginning Monday, September 13^th, at 10:00 a.m.   Suzie can be reached at 816-380-7181 if you would like to participate in this daytime group.

• BETH MOORE STUDY:  Janelle Vignery will be starting another Beth Moore study on Thursday, September 2^nd, at 6:30 p.m. here at Cornerstone.  It is called The Patriarchs, and is a study of the love of God from the book of Genesis.  Through this study, you will encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and you will take a look at the lives of real people whose stories are not all that different than ours.   If you are interested in this study, Janelle needs your $16 for the book by August 29^th, and she will then purchase the books for the group.  Please call or text Janelle at 816-668-2435 to sign up.

• THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY:  On Sunday mornings this fall, Barb Savage will be facilitating a small group for women on this third book in the Apprentice Series trilogy.   In the book, James Bryan Smith helps us learn to “live in authentic ways as a good and beautiful community of Christ-followers.”   Whether you have read the first two books or not, you will benefit from participating in this class.  If you are interested in attending, please contact the church office (380-2422/office@cornerstonechurch.info) so that Barb can order a book for you.

This Sunday at Cornerstone 

Sunday Schedule:       

10:45 a.m.  Worship Service 

  6:30 p.m.  HS Youth meet at the church

Serving in the Nursery this Week: 

Sunday School:  (no Sunday school this week)

Worship Service: Michelle and Hannah Conner/Maggie Oliver

Serving in the Nursery next Week: 

Sunday School:   No nursery – we will be eating breakfast together!

Worship Service:  Audrey Wishall/Kathy Clark/Beth Zans

Welcome Team:

Glenn Labadie/Joe Leeper/Doris Friesen/Everett VanAntwerp/Shawn Deshazer/

Greeters:

Bryson Drummonds

Community News

Angel Food Distribution Date: Saturday, August 28^th, from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Weekly Attendance:                                          188

Weekly Budget Needed:                     $3,867.00

Last Week’s Actual:                            $2,084.00

Fiscal YTD Need:                               $30,936.00

Fiscal YTD Actual:                             $30,374.82

   Staff Contacts

Pastor Tom Savage – tsavage@cornerstonechurch.info

Associate Pastor Joe Chenoweth – wethochen@embarqmail.com

Office Administrator/Women’s Spiritual Life Director Pam Wishall – office@cornerstonechurch.info 

Bookkeeper Thomas Ohnemus – ohnemust@aol.com

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A publication of Cornerstone Community Church

Our Mission:

“To multiply Christ-followers who love God, love others and serve both.”

August 18, 2010

Special Announcements

A NOTE FROM PASTOR TOM:  It’s time to pray! As elders, we have been gathering on Sunday mornings in my office to pray.  God has prompted us to move to a larger room and open it up to everyone.  So…we want to invite you to join us for prayer on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Fireside room.  We will spend this time praying (not talking about prayer, thinking about prayer, but praying together) for the needs of the body, needs in the room, whatever needs God lays on our hearts to pray.  We know that God listens to His children and we want to come into the throne room of grace for our time of need.  So come and PRAY!  And bring someone along with you.  Please note:  Since there are no Bible classes for the next two Sundays, August 22^nd and 29^th, we will meet to pray at 9:30 instead of 8:30.   Starting on September 5th, we will start meeting at 8:30 again.

TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN:

• BETH MOORE STUDY:  Janelle Vignery will be starting another Beth Moore study on Thursday, September 2^nd, at 6:30 p.m. here at Cornerstone.  It is called The Patriarchs, and is a study of the love of God from the book of Genesis.  Through this study, you will encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and you will take a look at the lives of real people whose stories are not all that different than ours.   If you are interested in this study, Janelle needs your $16 for the book by August 29^th, and she will then purchase the books for the group.  Please call or text Janelle at 816-668-2435 to sign up.

• THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY:  On Sunday mornings this fall, Barb Savage will be facilitating a small group for women on this third book in the Apprentice Series trilogy.   In the book, James Bryan Smith helps us learn to “live in authentic ways as a good and beautiful community of Christ-followers.”   Whether you have read the first two books or not, you will benefit from participating in this class.  If you are interested in attending, please contact the church office (380-2422/office@cornerstonechurch.info) so that Barb can order a book for you.

PRAYER FOR OUR EDUCATION WORKERS:  If you work in any way that is connected to a school setting, we would like to pray for you as you are starting this new school year.  This includes public, Christian, and home school teachers, food preparers, school administrators and office staff, and anyone else who serves in an educational setting.  We will be taking some time during the worship service this Sunday, August 22^nd to lift you up in prayer.   

BUNCO THIS FRIDAY!   Ladies, don’t forget Bunco this Friday night at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone.    Please bring $2, a 2-liter of pop (some diet, please) or a healthy snack, and if you would like, an inexpensive prize.  It would help Juanita if you would R.S.V.P today (Wednesday) at 779-4299 or blackwellj@harrisonvile.k12.mo.us, but latecomers are always welcome.  Bring a friend!

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES ON AUGUST 22 AND 29^TH:  This Sunday, August 22^nd, and next Sunday, August 29^th, there will be no adult or children’s classes during the 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bible class time so that our teachers can have a break.  Please note:  there will also be no Kid’s Time church on these Sundays.

 BREAKFAST IS SERVED!  To kick off our fall Sunday school quarter, some of the excellent chefs from our body will treat us to breakfast during the Bible class hour (9:30 a.m.) on Sunday, September 5^th, and there will be information available at that time about the new classes and small groups that will be starting up this fall. 

GOSPEL CONCERT:  This Saturday, August 21^st, at the Harrisonville Community Church, there will be a southern gospel concert featuring The Bradford Trio, whose members are three young women from Harrisonville: Mendell Bradford, Jennifer Bradford, and Davette Bradford Dean.  They have performed at many song festivals, concerts, and events, and numerous times at Silver Dollar City.  Their current hit single, Angels in the Room, is being played on gospel stations across the country.  The Williams, a nationally-charted group that has been nominated for a Dove Award, will  also be performing.  The doors open at 6:30 p.m., the concert starts at 7 p.m., and a freewill offering will be accepted.

This Sunday at Cornerstone 

Sunday Schedule:       

10:45 a.m.  Worship Service 

  6:30 p.m.  HS Youth meet at the church

Serving in the Nursery this Week: 

Sunday School:  (no Sunday school this week)

Worship Service: Micaela and Lisa Vaccaro

Serving in the Nursery next Week: 

Sunday School:   (no Sunday school next week)

Worship Service:  Martha and Bryan Gilbert

Welcome Team:

Glenn Labadie/Joe Leeper/Doris Friesen/Everett VanAntwerp/Shawn Deshazer/

Greeters:

Daniel and David Barnett

Community News

Angel Food Order Date:  Friday, August 20^th, from 3-6 p.m.  Internet orders will be taken until Saturday, August 21^st.

Weekly Attendance:                                          190

Weekly Budget Needed:                     $3,867.00

Last Week’s Actual:                            $4,835.00

Fiscal YTD Need:                               $27,069.00

Fiscal YTD Actual:                             $28,290.82

“For on the one hand, there is a setting aside of a former commandment because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect) and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.”

Hebrews 7:18,19

“May it never be that I should boast, except in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world was crucified to me, and I to the world.”

Galatians 6:14

Pastor Tom Savage – tsavage@cornerstonechurch.info

Associate Pastor Joe Chenoweth – wethochen@embarqmail.com

Office Administrator/Women’s Spiritual Life Director Pam Wishall – office@cornerstonechurch.info 

Bookkeeper Thomas Ohnemus – ohnemust@aol.com

A publication of Cornerstone Community Church

Our Mission:

“To multiply Christ-followers who love God, love others and serve both.”

August 11, 2010

Special Announcements

BURNT DISTRICT FESTIVAL:  This Friday and Saturday, August 13^th and 14^th, is the 1^st Annual Burnt District Festival on the Harrisonville square.  There will be booths set up all around the square, and the Chamber of Commerce has asked us to host one with an inflatable bungee jump.    Justin Sharp, who as our Outreach Team Leader is in charge of this activity, received a call from the Chamber in which they communicated that this festival is going to be a big event and that the bungee booth is one of the main attractions.  Justin could use some workers for the booth, which will be open on Saturday only.   There will be three shifts – one from 10:30-2:00, one from 1:30-5:00, and one from 4:30-7:30, with the overlap built in to train the next shift.   He needs 5 people for each time slot.  If you can help, please contact Justin at 316-215-1676 as soon as possible.

WELCOME HOME LEON!  Leon Casey will be coming home this Saturday from his tour of duty in Iraq.  If you would like to help welcome Leon home, at the high school at about noon there is going to be a yellow ribbon ceremony for their unit when they arrive in town from the airport.

BETH MOORE STUDY:  Janelle Vignery will be starting another Beth Moore study on Thursday, September 2^nd, at 6:30 p.m. here at Cornerstone.  It is a study of the love of God from the book of Genesis.  Through this study, you will encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and you will take a look at the lives of real people whose stories are not all that different than ours.   If you are interested in this study, Janelle needs your $16 for the book by August 29^th, and she will then purchase the books for the group.  Please call or text Janelle at 816-668-2435 to sign up. 

BAPTISM SERVICE:  On Sunday evening, August 15^th, we will be having a baptism service at the Haffners’ pond.  If you are interested in being baptized, please contact the church office at 380-2422 or office@cornerstonechurch.info.

PRAYER FOR OUR EDUCATION WORKERS:  If you work in any way that is connected to a school setting, we would like to pray for you as you are starting this new school year.  This includes public, Christian, and home school teachers, food preparers, school administrators and office staff, and anyone else who serves in an educational setting.  We will be taking some time during the worship service on August 22^nd to lift you up in prayer.   

BUNCO IS BACK!   Ladies, on August 20^th at 7 p.m., it’s time to play Bunco!  A Bunco party is a great way to get to know other women in the church, and is a perfect time for inviting friends.  To get us started back up after our summer break, we will be meeting here at the church instead of at Juanita Blackwell’s home.  Please bring $2, a 2-liter of pop (some diet, please) or a healthy snack, and if you would like, an inexpensive prize.  It would help Juanita if you would R.S.V.P by Wednesday, August 18^th at 779-4299 or blackwellj@harrisonvile.k12.mo.us, but latecomers are always welcome.  Bring a friend!

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL/BIBLE CLASSES ON AUGUST 22 AND 29^TH:  In order to give our teachers a break, on August 22^nd and 29^th there will be no adult or children’s classes during the 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bible class time.  Please note:  there will also be no Kid’s Time church on these Sundays.

 BREAKFAST IS SERVED!  To kick off our fall Sunday school quarter, some of the excellent chefs from our body will treat us to breakfast during the Bible class hour on Sunday, September 5^th, and there will be information available at that time about the new classes and small groups that will be starting up this fall. 

GOSPEL CONCERT:  On Saturday, August 21^st, at the Harrisonville Community Church, there will be a southern gospel concert featuring The Bradford Trio, whose members are three young women from Harrisonville: Mendell Bradford, Jennifer Bradford, and Davette Bradford Dean.  They have performed at many song festivals, concerts, and events, and numerous times at Silver Dollar City.  Their current hit single, Angels in the Room, is being played on gospel stations across the country.  The Williams, a nationally-charted group that has been nominated for a Dove Award, will  also be performing.  The doors open at 6:30 p.m., the concert starts at 7 p.m., and a freewill offering will be accepted.

This Sunday at Cornerstone 

Sunday Schedule:       

  9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Children’s Summer Program for preschool-4^th grade

  9:30 a.m.  Bible Classes for 5^th grade to adult

10:45 a.m.  Worship Service 

  6:30 p.m.  HS Youth meet at the church

Serving in the Nursery this Week: 

Sunday School:  Heath England

Worship Service: Christy Morgan/Linda Leeper

Serving in the Nursery next Week: 

Sunday School:   (no Sunday school next week)

Worship Service:  Micaela and Lisa Vaccaro

Welcome Team:

Glenn Labadie/Joe Leeper/Doris Friesen/Everett VanAntwerp/Shawn Deshazer/

Greeters:

The Hicks family

Community News

Angel Food Order Date:  Friday, August 20^th, from 3-6 p.m.  Internet orders will be taken until Saturday, August 21^st.

Weekly Attendance:                                          170

Weekly Budget Needed:                     $3,867.00

Last Week’s Actual:                            $4,327.45

Fiscal YTD Need:                               $23,202.00

Fiscal YTD Actual:                             $23,455.82

Pastor Tom Savage – tsavage@cornerstonechurch.info

Associate Pastor Joe Chenoweth – wethochen@embarqmail.com

Office Administrator/Women’s Spiritual Life Director Pam Wishall – office@cornerstonechurch.info 

Bookkeeper Thomas Ohnemus – ohnemust@aol.com

      Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”

      I confess, “Jesus I am broke before you.  Fill me with Your Majesty.” 

     Jesus says, “…for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

     I respond, “Jesus, thanks for making me part of your kingdom by a simple confession of my need for               You, my King.”

     Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn…”

     I confess, “Jesus, the ugliness of my sin grieves your heart and weighs on me.” 

     Jesus says, “…for they will be comforted.” 

     I respond, “Jesus, I praise you that having my sin dealt with by You brings comfort, both for here and              for eternity, Your Highness.” 

There is both absolute humility and great strength in merely making those confessions to Jesus as King, as Majesty, as the Highest One.  There is great peace in hearing the rewards, some for now and ultimately in eternity.  As we memorize (you are doing this, right?) these powerful statements, their reality will change us, mold us, form us into the image of Jesus.  And that’s what this life is all about—becoming like Jesus.  Join in this journey, together!  Try making the other beatitudes into confessions and responses.  It will enrich your heart.