Friday, January 30, 2009

Cornerstone Clips - February 1, 2009

Sunday, February 1, 2009
- Prayer Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday School & Kids' Klub at 9:30 a.m.
- Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. - Message by Pastor Peter
* Prayer Chain – committing to 2 hours of prayer per day. The prayer calendar is at the back. Sign up for a day that works for you.
* Youth Fundraising Church Calendars are ready and available for $15/calendar.
* Membership Class – Sunday, February 8th during the S.S. hour.
* MissionFest – February 6-8 at Grant Memorial in Winnipeg. Check the website (www.mfest.mb.ca) for more information.
* Missions Night – Anyone interested in learning more about the ministry of Werner and Raphael Haeuser working with Janz Team in Brazil are invited to Leo & Dorothy’s on Sunday, Feb. 8th at 7pm.
* Youth Missions Trip Fundraiser Brunch – Sunday, February 15th. Come for a brunch starting at 9:30 a.m. in regards to an update on the Youth Mexico Missions Trip. A short program is planned for 10:00 a.m.; S.S. will be cancelled.
* Church Mailboxes – Mailbox name tags have been updated. Please check for your mailbox’s new location.
* Blanket Making at the Crystal City Mennonite Church – Mondays, Feb 2nd and 9th from 10:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Bring a lunch. Call Elfrieda Thiessen (873-2319) for more information.
* Annual Meeting - 2009 – Monday, February 23, 2009.
* Bible Studies & Small Groups
- Men’s Bible Study – Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
- Ladies’ Bible Study – Esther – Wednesday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. If you miss a session the DVD will be in Helen Wall’s mailbox. If you are taking it out, please return it promptly so it is available for others.
- Love & Respect – Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7:00 at Peter & Marian’s.
- Young Adults – Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.
* Mexico Missions Trip
- Fundraising Movie and Dessert Night for Mexico Missions Trip to Harvest Field Ministries – Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. We will be showing the movie “Fireproof” followed by dessert. The fundraiser is for the Harvest Field project i.e. helping put a roof on a church.
- Mustard Seed Program – Anyone who is sponsoring a child through the Mustard Seed Program is invited to send money along with the team going to Mexico so they can purchase gifts for your child and the family. Contact Cindy Reimer for more information.
* Cornerstone Church Cleaning: Thank-you to our church families for their faithfulness in church cleaning. Church cleaning for Feb. 2-14: Jim & Janice Unrau, Don & Dana Gerbrandt, Tom & Linda Kimber

Youth Announcements
SR. Youth
* Youth Night
– Tuesday, February 3rd – Regular Tuesday Night Bible Study from 7:30 – 10:00 at the church. Anyone in Gr. 9-12 is welcome to come. Invite your friends.
* Sr. Youth Retreat – February 6-8 at Rock Lake CEFC. Come out for an exciting and impactful weekend as guest speaker, John Rempel, comes to share his testimony with us. Remember to bring bathing suits, outdoor wear, sleeping bag and pillow, Bibles, and games to play. Meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. Will be back for pick-up at church on Sunday the 8th. Cost is $40.

JR. Youth
* FUEL Night
– Wednesday, Feb. 4th from 7:00-9:00 at the church. Come for a night of games, snack, and devotion. Open to anyone in gr. 7-8. Invite your friends!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Cornerstone Clips -- January 25, 2009

* Sunday, January 25, 2009
- Prayer Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday School & Kids' Klub at 9:30 a.m.
- Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. - Message by Ron Adrian
* Ladies – Retreat next weekend!! Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 at Heartland Inn, Winkler. If you are able to donate a door prize talk to Cindy Reimer.
* Youth Fundraising Church Calendars are ready and available for $15/calendar.
* Membership Class – Sunday, February 8th during the S.S. hour.
* Prayer Chain – committing to 2 hours of prayer per day. The prayer calendar is at the back. Sign up for a day that works for you.
* Mediterranean Supper – Fundraiser for Oak Valley – Jan. 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Manitou Opera House. Cost is $16. Tickets available at Mueller’s Hardware in Manitou or by calling 242-3160. Volunteers needed for serving. Contact Janice Unrau at 876-4703.
* MissionFest – February 6-8 at Grant Memorial in Winnipeg. Check the website (http://www.mfest.mb.ca/) for more information.
* Missions Night – Anyone interested in learning more about the ministry of Werner and Raphael Haeuser working with Janz Team in Brazil are invited to Leo & Dorothy’s on Sunday, Feb. 8th at 7pm.
* Church Mailboxes – Mailbox name tags have been updated. Please check for your mailbox’s new location.
* Bible Studies & Small Groups
- Men’s Bible Study – Monday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
- Ladies’ Bible Study – Esther – Wednesday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. If you miss a session the DVD will be in Helen Wall’s mailbox. If you are taking it out, please return it promptly so it is available for others.
- Love & Respect – Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7:00 at Denis & Val’s.
- Young Adults – Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.
* Cornerstone Church Cleaning. Thank-you to our church families for their faithfulness in church cleaning. Church cleaning for Jan. 19-31: Walt & Evelyn Gerbrandt, Leo & Dorothy Martens and Ken & Laurie Penner

Annual Meeting - 2009
* Tentative Date for Annual Meeting – Monday, February 23, 2009
* Ministry Reports – the chair-person of every committee should have a report for the annual meeting handed in to Vern Reimer TODAY.
* Budget – Attention, Ministry Leaders: Budget proposals should be handed in to Leo or Jim TODAY.

Youth Announcements
SR. Youth
* Youth Tobogganing – TODAY
– Sunday, Jan. 25th. Meet at La Riviere hill at 3:00 p.m. Bring your toboggans! Supper afterward at Penner’s house. Ending shortly after supper.
* Youth Night – Small Group on Tuesday, January 27th; talk to your small group leader to get details on where and when you’re meeting.
* Sr. Youth Retreat – February 6-8 at Rock Lake CEFC. Sign up in the Youth Room. Come down for a fun-filled weekend with tobogganing, hot-tubbing, late night games and guest speaker John Rempel. The cost is $40. Remember bathing suits, Bibles and warm outdoor wear.
JR. Youth
* FUEL Night – Wednesday, Feb. 4th from 7:00-9:00 at the church.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Cornerstone Clips - January 18, 2009

* Sunday, January 18, 2009
- Prayer Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday School & Kids' Klub at 9:30 a.m.
- Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. - Message by Pastor Peter
- Fellowship Meal after the Worship Service - Soup & Sandwich meal - Everyone bring sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Linda Kimber's group is in charge. Everyone welcome!!
* Youth Fundraising Church Calendars are ready and available for $15/calendar.
* Membership Class – Sunday, February 8th during the S.S. hour.
* Ladies – Retreat is coming!! Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 at Heartland in Winkler. If you are able to donate a door prize talk to Cindy Reimer.
* Cornerstone Church Cleaning - Thank-you to our church families for their faithfulness in church cleaning. Church cleaning for Jan. 19-31: Walt & Evelyn Gerbrandt, Leo & Dorothy Martens, Ken & Laurie Penner
* Mediterranean Supper – Fundraiser for Oak Valley – Jan. 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Manitou Opera House. Cost is $16. Tickets available at Mueller’s Hardware in Manitou or by calling 242-3160. Volunteers needed for serving. Contact Janice Unrau at 876-4703.

Bible Studies & Small Groups
* Men’s Bible Study – Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
* Ladies’ Bible Study – A study on Esther – Wednesday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. If you miss a session the DVD will be in Helen Wall’s mailbox. If you are taking it out, please return it promptly so it is available for others.
* Love & Respect – Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 at Peter & Marian’s.
* Young Adults – Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Annual Meeting - 2009
* Tentative Date for Annual Meeting – Monday, February 23, 2009
* Ministry Reports – the chair-person of every committee should have a report for the annual meeting handed in to Vern Reimer by Jan 25.
* Budget – Attention, Ministry Leaders: Budget proposals should be handed in to Leo or Jim by January 25th.
* Elder Nominations : Vern Reimer’s term on the Elder Board will expire. He is eligible for re-election. Please fill out the nomination form and give it to John Smith or Leo Martens (members only). Elders must be members of Cornerstone for two years. TODAY is the deadline for nominations.

Missions Opportunity
For anyone interested in a short-term Missions’ trip to Harvest Field Ministries, Mexico.
Tentative Dates: Departure on March 12 and return March 20.
Approximate travel cost per person - $425 Canadian
Approximate project cost - $8000 U.S.
Please talk to Phil & Karen Friesen or Vern & Cindy Reimer.


YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
SR. Youth

* Youth Bible Study Night – Tuesday, January 20th at the church.
* Youth Tobogganing – Sunday, Jan. 25th. Meet at La Riviere hill at 3:00 p.m. Guys bring drinks; girls bring soup. Ending shortly after supper
* Sr. Youth Retreat – February 6-8 at Rock Lake CEFC. Sign up in the Youth Room. Come down for a fun-filled weekend with tobogganing, hot-tubbing, late night games and guest speaker John Rempel. The cost is $40. Remember bathing suits, Bibles and warm outdoor wear.
* Missions Trip! Hand in your applications to Andy by January 23rd. If you need an application form there’s extras in the Youth Room.

JR. Youth
* FUEL Night – Wednesday, January 21 from 7:00-9:00 at the church.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Cornerstone Clips -- January 11, 2009

* Sunday, January 11, 2009
- Prayer Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday School & Kids' Klub at 9:30 a.m.
- Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. -- Message by Pastor Peter; Communion
* Fellowship Lunch – Sunday, January 18. Soup & Sandwich meal. Everyone bring sandwiches, deserts and drinks. Sign-up sheet at the back for 6 people to bring a large crock pot of soup. Linda Kimber’s group is in charge.
* Membership Class – Sunday, February 8th during the S.S. hour.
* Ladies – Retreat is coming!! Jan. 30 – Feb. 1 at Heartland in Winkler. If you are able to donate a door prize talk to Cindy Reimer.
* Mediterranean Supper – Fundraiser for Oak Valley – Jan. 31st at 6:30 p.m. at the Manitou Opera House. Cost is $16. Tickets available at Mueller’s Hardware in Manitou or by calling 242-3160. Volunteers needed for serving. Contact Janice Unrau at 875-4703.

Bible Studies & Small Groups
* Ladies’ Bible Study
– A study on Esther – Wednesday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. If you miss a session the DVD will be in Helen Wall’s mailbox. If you are taking it out, please return it promptly so it is available for others.
* Men’s Bible Study – Monday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
* Love & Respect – Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 at Peter & Marian’s.
* Young Adults – Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Annual Meeting - 2009
* Tentative Date for Annual Meeting – Monday, February 23, 2009
* Ministry Reports – the chair-person of every committee should have a report for the annual meeting handed in to Vern Reimer by Jan 25.
* Budget – Attention, Ministry Leaders: Budget proposals should be handed in to Leo or Jim by January 25th.
* Elder Nominations: Vern Reimer’s term on the Elder Board will expire. He is eligible for re-election. Please fill out the nomination form and give it to John Smith or Leo Martens (members only). Elders must be members of Cornerstone for two years. Deadline for nominations is January 18th.

Cornerstone Church Cleaning
Thank-you to our church families for their faithfulness in church cleaning. Church cleaning for Jan. 5-17: Russ & Kyla Guenther, Richard & Mary Klassen, John & Lorna Neufeld

Youth Announcements
SR. Youth

* Youth Bible Study Night – Tuesday, January 13th at the church.
* Youth Tobogganing – Sunday, Jan. 25th. Meet at La Riviere hill at 3:00 p.m. Guys bring drinks; girls bring soup. Ending shortly after supper
* Sr. Youth Retreat – February 6-8 at Rock Lake CEFC. Sign up in the Youth Room. Come down for a fun-filled weekend with tobogganing, hot-tubbing, late night games and guest speaker John Rempel. The cost is $40. Remember bathing suits, Bibles and warm outdoor wear.
* Missions Trip! Hand in your applications to Andy by January 23rd. If you need an application form there’s extras in the Youth Room.

JR. Youth
* FUEL Night
– Wednesday, January 21 from 7:00-9:00 at the church.
* Jr. Youth Retreat – January 17-18. Sign up at school or in the youth room. Drop off at church at 2:00 p.m. at church to go to Rock Lake CEFC. Bring bathing suits, Bibles and outdoor wear. The cost is $20. Will be back in time for church on Sunday

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Cornerstone Clips -- January 4, 2009

* Sunday, January 4, 2009
- Prayer Meeting at 9:30 a.m.
- No Sunday School, Kids' Klub, Children's Church or College & Career Breakfast
- Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. -- Message by Pastor Peter
* 24-Hour Prayer in 2009 – beginning the evening of January 8 and wrapping up with a Praise & Worship night on January 9. Please sign up for prayer times on the sign-up sheet at the back.
* Praise & Worship Night – Friday, January 9 – following the 24-Hour Prayer Focus – at 7:30 p.m. at the church. All are welcome!!
* Communion – Sunday, January 11 during the morning worship service.
* Ladies’ Bible Study – A study on Esther will start and Celebrate Recovery will continue on January 7. Please sign up for the study you are interested in on the sign-up sheets at the back.
* Fellowship Lunch – Sunday, January 18. Soup & Sandwich meal. Everyone bring sandwiches, deserts and drinks. Sign-up sheet at the back for 6 people to bring a large crock pot of soup. Linda Kimber’s group is in charge.
* Cornerstone Church Cleaning - Thank-you to our church families for their faithfulness in church cleaning. Church cleaning for Jan. 5-17: Russ & Kyla Guenther, Richard & Mary Klassen, John & Lorna Neufeld
* Annual Meeting - 2009
- Tentative Date for Annual Meeting – Monday, February 23, 2009
- Ministry Reports – the chair-person of every committee should have a report for the annual meeting handed in to Vern Reimer by Jan 25.
- Elder Nominations: Vern Reimer’s term on the Elder Board will expire. He is eligible for re-election. Please fill out the nomination form and give it to John Smith or Leo Martens (members only). Elders must be members of Cornerstone for two years. Deadline for nominations is January 18th.

Youth Announcements
SR. Youth -Youth Night – Tuesday, January 6th at the church.
JR. Youth - FUEL Night – Wednesday, January 7 from 7:00-9:00 at the church.