Cornerstone Clips -- December 26, 2010

Sunday, January 2, 2011
     - No Sunday School, Kids' Klub or Children's Church
     - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. -- Message by Nathan Wall
* The prayer meeting for 9:30 on Jan. 2nd has been cancelled.

Sunday, December 26, 2010
     - Prayer Meeting at 9:30 a.m.
     - No Sunday School, Kids' Klub or Children's Church
     - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. -- Message by Peter Warkentin
* Year-End Giving – Please ensure that checks are received by December 31st.
* Communion – Sunday, January 9 during the morning worship service.
* New Year’s Prayer Focus – There will be a 24-hour prayer focus for the New Year beginning Wed. Jan. 12 at 9pm until Thurs. Jan 13th at 9pm. To participate please sign up on the sheet provided on the back table. There will be a prayer meeting on Thursday evening from 7:30pm-9pm.
* Young Adult Bible Study will resume on Monday, January 17th at 7:30 p.m. at John & Sheila’s.
* Ladies Bible Study – Anyone interested in doing a ladies Bible Study in the New Year… a signup sheet is available for the study “Living the Gospel in Relationships”.
* Ladies’ Retreat – Get ready for fun, food, and fellowship! Ladies’ Retreat will be held on January 21st to 23rd. Brochures are available on the back table. Please hand in your registration form to Kyla Guenther by next week, January 2nd, for the early registration discount.  Registration Deadline:  January 9.
* Elder Nominations – John Smith’s term on the elder board will be expiring this year. Nomination forms are available on the back table and need to be filled out by members at Cornerstone and handed to either Vern Reimer or Derek Friesen by Jan. 30th. John Smith is eligible for re-election. Annual Meeting – February 28.

Youth Announcements

Sr. Youth
* Youth Night – Bible Study – Tuesday, January 5 at 7:30 at the church.
* Youth Night – Tuesday, January 11 from 7:30-10:00

Jr. Youth
* Jr. Youth – Wednesday, January 12 from 7:00-9:00.
* Jr. Youth Retreat – January 28-29 at CEFC.

Cornerstone Clips -- December 19, 2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010
     - 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
 Christmas Services
     - Christmas Eve Service – December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
     - Sunday, December 26 and January 2nd:  No Sunday School, Kid’s Klub or Children’s Church; Prayer Meeting at 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
 Young Adults Christmas Potluck – There will be a Young Adult Christmas Potluck on December 20th at 6:30 p.m. at John & Sheila’s.
 Ladies Bible Study – Anyone interested in doing a ladies Bible Study in the New Year… a signup sheet is available for the study “Living the Gospel in Relationships”
 Elder Nominations – John Smith’s term on the elder board will be expiring this year. Nomination forms are available on the back table and need to be filled out by members at Cornerstone and handed to either Vern Reimer or Derek Friesen by Jan. 30th. John Smith is eligible for re-election.
 New Year’s Prayer Focus – There will be a 24-hour prayer focus for the New Year beginning Wed. Jan. 12 at 9pm until Thurs. Jan 13th at 9pm. To participate please sign up on the sheet provided on the back table. There will be a prayer meeting on Thursday evening from 7:30pm-9pm.

Youth Announcements
Sr. Youth
 Youth Night – Tuesday, December 21st from 7:30 - 10:00.
Jr. Youth
 Jr. Youth – Wednesday, December 22 from 7:00-9:

Library Notice
The following DVD’s have been added to our church library …
Family
o Amish Grace – based on the powerful true story … an inspirational story of forgiveness.
o Letters to God – inspired by a true story this is about an extraordinary 8-yr-old boy armed with strong faith and courage as he faces his daily battle against cancer.
o A Christmas Snow – a charming Christmas story about choosing to forgive.
Juvenile
o The Sugar Creek Gang #1-5 – Based on the Sugar Creek Gang book series published by Moody Publishers and written by Paul Hutchens.

Parents, please take note – Our goal is to have a selection of good, sound DVD’s in our church library, but do recognize that not all movies are appropriate for all age groups. Please use your discretion in choosing age-appropriate DVD’s for your family.

Cornerstone Clips - December 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010
     - 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
 Men’s Bible Study – Tuesday, Dec. 14. All men are welcome.
 Christmas Cheer Board – Donations of non-perishable food items for the Christmas Cheer Board may be dropped off in the box in the foyer until December 14th.
 Christmas Services
     - Christmas Eve Service – December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
     - Sunday, December 26 and January 2nd :  No Sunday School, Kid’s Klub or Children’s Church; Prayer Meeting at 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
 Young Adults Christmas Potluck – There will be a Young Adult Christmas Potluck on December 20th at 6:30 p.m. at John & Sheila’s.
 Ladies Bible Study – Anyone interested in doing a ladies Bible Study in the New Year… a signup sheet is available for the study “Living the Gospel in Relationships”
 MCI invites you to their annual Christmas concerts in Buhler Hall on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 and Friday, Dec 17th at 1:30.

Youth Announcements
Sr. Youth
 Youth Night – Tuesday, December 14th from 7:30 - 10:00.
 Youth Retreat at Camp Cedarwood – Dec. 17-19 Leaving at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cost is $50. Bring a $5.00 gift.

Jr. Youth
 Watch for announcements about Jr. Youth activities in the New Year.

Cornerstone Clips -- December 5, 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010
     - Prayer Meeting at 8:30 a.m.
     - Sunday School & Kids' Klub at 9:30 a.m.
     - Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. -- Report by Jeremy & Alana Wall; Message by Pastor Peter
* Christmas Services:
   - Christmas Eve Service – December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
   - Sunday December 26 and January 2nd:  No Sunday School, Kid’s Klub or Children’s Church;  Prayer Meeting at 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
* Ladies Bible Study – Anyone interested in doing a ladies Bible Study in the New Year… a signup sheet is available for the study “Living the Gospel in Relationships”
* Young Adults will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 6th at John & Sheila Smith’s. All are welcome.
* Young Adults Christmas Potluck – There will be a Young Adult Christmas Supper on December 20th. Watch for more details.
* Men’s Bible Study – Tuesday, Dec. 7. All men are welcome.
* Christmas Cheer Board – Donations of non-perishable food items for the Christmas Cheer Board may be dropped off in the box in the foyer until December 14th.
* Thank you to Phiber and Denis Choquette for the snow clearing on our church parking lot. We are trying to keep the crushed rock off of the grass as much as possible this year so we ask that you please refrain from spinning around on the church parking lot.
* Shower for Heather Kimber and baby Tory, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. All are welcome!
* Prayer Request – Please pray for the elder board retreat at Pembina Valley Camp beginning this afternoon and continuing until Tuesday.

Youth Announcements
Sr. Youth
* Youth Night – Tuesday, December 7th from 7:30 - 10:00.
* Youth Retreat at Camp Cedarwood – Dec. 17-19 Leaving at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Cost is $50. Bring a $5.00 gift.

Jr. Youth
* Youth Night – Wednesday, December 8th from 7:00 - 9:00.
* Christmas Party – Swimming at Portage La Prairie – Saturday December 11th.