Friday, December 30, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, January 1, 2012

Prayer Meeting @ 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room.
No Sunday School
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Brad Klassen

  •  Nancy Rempel and John Smith are updating the mailboxes. Please contact Nancy or John @ john@seeddepot.ca by January 15th if you would like a name added.
  • We would like to begin the New Year with 24 hour prayer. We will begin on January 11th at 9:00 p.m. and end with a corporate prayer meeting on January 12th at 7:30 p.m. Signup sheets on the back table. 
  • New Youth Calendar: If you have any birthdays or anniversaries you would like to add or delete to the calendar talk to Rachel Bergen by January 4th @ 873-2274 or email rachelbergen_13@hotmail.com. They will be for sale Sunday, January 8th in the foyer for $15.00.
Annual meeting – March 8, 2012
  • Elder nominations- Leo Martens and Alvin Falk’s term on the elder board will be expiring this year. Though Alvin and Leo’s terms are up, each is eligible to be nominated. Nomination form are available on the back table and need to be filled out by members at Cornerstone and handed to either Vern Reimer or John Smith by Feb. 5, 2012
  • Ministry reports – Ministry leaders please e-mail ministry reports for the annual meeting to Vern Reimer by Jan. 29th vcreim@gmail.com
  •  2012 budget – Ministry leaders please send 2012 budget proposals to Jim Unrau by Jan. 22.
Pastor search update: The elder board would like to present to you Dave and Agatha Lepp as candidates for senior pastor of Cornerstone. A number of engagements have been set up for you to connect and interact with them.
Jan. 8 – Dave Lepp - Message
Jan. 13 – 7:30 pm Dave and Agatha will share their testimonies
Jan. 15 – Dave Lepp - Message fellowship lunch
Jan. 22 – Dave Lepp will teach adult Sunday school
Jan. 29 – membership vote after church service
There will be a proxy vote available.
Please continue to pray for God’s leading in this decision.
January 15 – Fellowship Lunch – Please bring sandwiches, drinks and desserts.  Sign up sheet to bring soup is on the back table.  Joyce Falk’s group is in charge.

Youth Events:

Sr. Youth
Youth night, Tuesday, January 10th
Jr. Youth
Tobogganing, Sunday January 8th @ 3:00 p.m. in La Riviere. (Weather permitting)
Youth night, Wednesday, January 11th.

Congratulations to Seth & Sarah Martens on the birth of their son Noah Jonathan, (8 lbs. 4.8 oz., 20 1/2 inches long) born on December 20th.  Congratulations also to grandparents Leo & Dorothy Martens.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, December 18th

Prayer Meeting 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.   Message by Nathan Wall

Christmas Eve Service, Saturday, December 24th @ 7:00 p.m.


Next Sunday, December 25, 2011 No Service

Sunday, January 1, 2012-
-Prayer Meeting @ 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room
-No Sunday School
-Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Brad Klassen

• Young Adult Potluck Christmas Party – Monday, Dec. 19th @ 6:30 p.m. at The Rock in Pilot Mound. All young adults welcome. Call Sheila Smith (825-2715) or Alana Wall (873-2122) for details.


• Ladies- Anyone wanting to participate in the craft at the Ladies Retreat please talk to Jenn Moir today so she can order supplies.

• Nancy Rempel and John Smith are updating the mailboxes. Please contact Nancy or John @ john@seeddepot.ca by January 15th if you would like a name added.

• We would like to begin the New Year with 24 hour prayer. We will begin on January 11th at 9:00 p.m. and end with a corporate prayer meeting on January 12th at 7:30 p.m. Signup sheets on the back table.

Youth Events:

Sr. Youth
- Homecoming Youth Night - All youth welcome from past 2 graduating years. Wednesday, Dec 21, 7:30-10:00
Jr. Youth
• Youth night December 28th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
-Tobogganing – Sunday, January 8th.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Cornerstone Clips December 11

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.   Message by Andy Neufeld  "We Must Mentor"

  •  No Service, Christmas Day, Sunday December 25th
  • .Men’s Floor Hockey Night, December 21, @ 8:10 p.m. For more info talk to Brett Reimer.
  • Christmas is coming soon and so tis the season for the Christmas Cheer Board. We're starting early this year and ask for your contribution of non-perishable food items to help those that could use some food to fill their cupboards. Just a challenge, be creative, and drop something off you would really enjoy eating at Christmas, maybe even beyond Kraft Dinner, and that’s okay too. Mid-December is our dead-line. Thanks for your contribution.
  •  Teen Challenge Christmas tree: Pick a gift tag off of the tree to buy the gift on the back of the gift tag for the men at teen challenge. By mid December we would like to see all the gift tags off of the tree and the boxes at the back of the church filled with these gifts.
  •  College & Career Potluck Christmas Party – Monday, Dec. 19th @ 6:30 p.m. at The Rock in Pilot Mound. Call Sheila Smith (825-2715) or Alana Wall (873-2122) for details.
Youth Events:
Sr. Youth
  • Tuesday, December 13, Carolling - 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
  • Youth Christmas banquet, Saturday, Dec.17th. @ 6:30 at John & Lorna Neufeld’s hayloft.
Jr. Youth

• Youth night December 14th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. @ the church.

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Cornerstone Clips December 4, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Peter Redekopp
  •  Men’s Floor Hockey Night, December 7, @ 8:10 p.m. For more info talk to Brett Reimer.
  • Christmas is coming soon and so tis the season for the Christmas Cheer Board. We're starting early this year and ask for your contribution of non-perishable food items to help those that could use some food to fill their cupboards. Just a challenge, be creative, and drop something off you would really enjoy eating at Christmas, maybe even beyond Kraft Dinner, and that’s okay too. Mid-December is our dead-line. Thanks for your contribution.
  • Teen Challenge Christmas Tree: Pick a gift tag off of the tree to buy the gift on the back of the gift tag for the men at teen challenge. By mid December we would like to see all the gift tags off of the tree and the boxes at the back of the church filled with these gifts.
Youth Events:

Sr. Youth
-Small groups - Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. Meet at church.
-Youth Christmas banquet, Saturday, Dec.17th.

 Jr. Youth
• Youth night December 14th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. @ the church.

Congratulations to Derek & Jenna Friesen on the birth of their son, Bodie James born November 29, 8 lbs 14 oz., 21 .5 inches long. Congratulations also to Grandparents Phil & Karen Friesen.

 

 

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, November 27, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by the Gideons.

• Prayer meeting every Sunday 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room.


New Daily Bread Devotionals are on the back table. Please feel free to take one.

• Men’s Floor Hockey Night, December 7, @ 8:10 p.m. For more info talk to Brett Reimer.

• Christmas Banquet, December 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Invitations are available at the back table to invite our friends and neighbours. Please sign up on the sheet at the back table today if you are coming and how many guests you will be bringing. Anyone interested in donating a door prize please talk to Diane Barnhardt. Also check out the signup sheet to help with the food for that evening.

• Christmas is coming soon and so tis the season for the Christmas Cheer Board. We're starting early this year and ask for your contribution of non-perishable food items to help those that could use some food to fill their cupboards. Just a challenge, be creative, and drop something off you would really enjoy eating at Christmas, maybe even beyond Kraft Dinner, and that’s okay too. Mid-December is our dead-line. Thanks for your contribution.

• Teen Challenge Christmas Tree: Pick a gift tag off of the tree to buy the gift on the back of the gift tag for the men at teen challenge. By mid December we would like to see all the gift tags off of the tree and the boxes at the back of the church filled with these gifts.
Sr. Youth
  • Youth night at church, Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
  •  Grey Cup Party, Today 5:00 at The Rock. Bring money for supper.
  • Youth Christmas banquet, Friday, Dec. 16th@the church.
Jr. Youth

• Youth Night at the church November 30th 7 -9:00
 
 
LIBRARY NEWS:


• We have a wonderful children’s movie that has gone missing. We have the case but no DVD inside. Please search at home for this missing DVD, “Really Woolly, The Gift of Christmas”. Thanks.
  •  New DVD in the church Library: Christmas With a Capital C –putting Christ back in Christmas. Starring Ted McKinley (Happy Days), Brad Stine, Nancy Stafford & Daniel Baldwin.
Congratulations to Landon & Heather Friesen on the birth of their son, Jarren Shayne born November 22 @ 10:55 a.m., 10 lbs.  23 ¼ inches long.   Congratulations also to grandparents Phil & Karen Friesen.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, November 20th, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Ray Wieler from Childrens' Camps International.

·         Prayer meeting every Sunday 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room.

·         Ladies Bible Study! Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 p.m. and Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. at the church. 

·         Baby Shower for Meghan Smith and baby Oliver on November 21st @7:00 p.m. at the church.  Everyone welcome.

·         Men’s Floor Hockey Night, every other Wednesday, starting this Wednesday, November 23, @ 8:10 p.m.

·         Christmas Banquet, December 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Invitations are available at the back table to invite our friends and neighbours. Please sign up on the sheet at the back table if you are coming and how many guests you will be bringing.  Anyone interested in donating a door prize please talk to Diane Barnhardt.  Also check out the sign up sheet to help with the food for that evening.

·         Christmas is coming soon and so tis the season for the Christmas Cheer Board. We're starting early this year and ask for your contribution of non-perishable food items to help those that could use some food to fill their cupboards. Just a challenge, be creative, and drop something off you would really enjoy eating at Christmas, maybe even beyond Kraft Dinner, and that’s okay too. Mid-December is our dead-line. Thanks for your contribution. 
Youth Events:
Sr. Youth
v  Youth night at church, Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
v  Grey Cup Party, Sunday, November 27 at The Rock in Pilot Mound @ 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Jr. Youth
·         Bowling in Brandon, November 25th, 3:30 – 10:30 p.m.
·         Youth Night at the church November 30th 7 -9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Cornerstone Clips November 13, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.   Message by Derek Friesen
No Children's Church today.

Ladies Bible Study! Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 p.m. and Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. at the church.

  • Anyone interested can pick up their boxes for Samaritan Purse in the back of the church and they will need to be back by Nov.20th. Please read the pamphlet before shopping for your items and please add $7:00 to each box you fill.
  •  Baby Shower for Meghan Smith and baby Oliver on November 21st @7:00 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
  •  YFC Dessert Fundraiser night “Right on Target”. Anyone wishing to donate a dessert for our annual dessert night for The Rock on Thursday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m. please call Val Choquette at 825-2896 or e-mail Val at valchoq@mts.net. Thank-you.
  •  Christmas Banquet, December 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Invitations are available at the back table to invite our friends and neighbours. Please sign up on the sheet at the back table if you are coming and how many guests you will be bringing. Anyone interested in donating a door prize please talk to Diane Barnhardt. Also check out the sign up sheet to help with the food for that evening.
  • New In The Library - just when you think you have read every book on the shelves, we get more! New books are being donated almost every week. Recently these were added: The Captain's Bride by Lisa Bergren, Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn, The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall, One Call Away by Brenda Warner, Look Great & Feel Great by Joyce Meyer, Life is Tough But God Is Faithful by Sheila Walsh, and many more. New books are usually featured on the shelf so they are easy to notice and find, come and have a look. Thank you to those who are donating books-what a blessing for everyone!
News & Events:

Inner City Youth Alive is celebrating Christmas again by throwing a party for our North End community on Thursday, December 22, 2011. The 400 – 500 people we usually host come from challenging social and economic conditions, with over half being children. We have been called to work among the poor and bring hope to their world. Our dilemma every year is making sure we have enough food for everyone and a present for every child. If you would like to get involved with this please see poster on the bulletin board.

Work Skills Coordinator, Full-time. Inner City Youth Alive is hiring a full-time Work Skills Coordinator. This individual will possess skills in the trades such as renovation, carpentry and flooring in order to provide hands-on job training for young adults in the North End, and will desire to mentor them in their daily life. If this is you, please contact James at 204.528.8779 ext.205 or james@icya.ca or visit www.icya.ca for more information on the position.   See poster on bulletin board.

Congratulations to Josh and Rebecca Pauls on the birth of their baby girl, Makayla Faith, born November 10th, 7lbs. 14 oz., 20 in long.

Saturday, November 05, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, November 6, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Raphael Hauser from Janz Team Ministry.


  •  Ladies Bible Study! Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 p.m. and Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. at the church.
  •  Anyone interested can pick up their boxes for Samaritan Purse in the back of the church and they will need to be back by Nov.20th. Please read the pamphlet before shopping for your items and please add $7:00 to each box you fill.
  • Baby Shower for Terri Smith and baby Hayden on November 7th @ 7:00 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
  •  Baby Shower for Meghan Smith and baby Oliver on November 21st @7:00 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
  •  YFC Dessert Fundraiser night “Right on Target”. Anyone wishing to donate a dessert for our annual dessert night for The Rock on Thursday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m. please call Val Choquette at 825-2896 or e-mail Val at valchoq@mts.net. Thank-you.
  •  Christmas Banquet, December 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Invitations are available at the back table to invite our friends and neighbours. Anyone interested in donating a door prize please talk to Diane Barnhardt.
Youth Events:
Sr. Youth
  • Youth night at church, Tuesday, November 8, 7:30 – 10:00p.m.
  • Grey Cup Party, Sunday, November 27 at The Rock in Pilot Mound.
Jr. Youth

  • Youth night at the church, Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • Bowling in Brandon, November 25th.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Cornerstone Clips - October 30th

Prayer Meeting 8:30 in the meeting room
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.

Next Weekend
                   Cornerstone Ministries Missions Conference 2011 invites you to our upcoming Missions Conference. We hope your participation will help make our Missions Conference a success. We ask that you come even if you don’t feel like it. Come and see what your investment into this Mission Organization is doing. And please pray that Jesus would shine His light on the weekend.

Date: November 4th, 5th and 6th
Feature Mission: Teach Beyond (Janz Team Ministries)
Guest Speakers: Raphael and Juanita Haeuser (Brazil)
                             George Durance (President-Teach Beyond, Winnipeg)
                             Jack Stenekes (Teach Beyond, Winnipeg)
 Agenda:
                 November 4th (Friday Night 7:30)
                                         Youth Night with Raphael and Juanita Haeuser
                                          Subject… “What issues youth face in Brazil”

                 November 5th (Saturday Morning 9:30 am.) Breakfast in the Gym
                                         10:30am.  Personal Time and Thoughts with the  
                                         Haeusers

                 November 6th (Saturday Evening 7:00 pm.) Teach Beyond Winnipeg
                                         Guest Speakers: George Durance and Jack Stenekes
                                         Subject: Overall Picture and Vision of Teach Beyond
                   
                  November 6th (Sunday Morning 9:30 am.) Adult Sunday School with
                                          Raphael and Juanita Haueser
                                          (Sunday Morning 10:30 am) Worship Service with
                                          Guest speaker Raphael Haeuser
                                          Second offering to be held at the end of the Service to
                                         help costs and assist Teach Beyond
Church meal immediately to follow after the Service.
·         Ladies Bible Study! Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 and Thursday @ 7:00 at the church. 
·         Anyone interested can pick up their boxes for Samaritan Purse in the back of the church and they will need to be back by Nov.20th. Please read the pamphlet before shopping for your items and please add $7:00 to each box you fill.
·         Saturday morning Mission Conference Breakfast – Sign up sheet to bring muffins, juice, etc. on the back table.
·         NEW* Driven Bible Study
This is a group that is designed for those who are fresh out of high school and are starting to journey through life on their own.
      Come out as we challenge our faith, serve our community, and  
      reach   out to the lost. Any questions please call Andy Neufeld
     (825-4614) Sat., Nov. 5th - Meet at the church @ 7PM.
·         Fellowship Lunch on November 6th.   Marj Reimer’s group in charge.  Bring casseroles (in a crock pot if possible), buns, desserts and drinks.
·         Baby Shower for Terri Smith and baby Hayden on November 7th @ 7:00 p.m. at the church.   Everyone welcome.
·         YFC Dessert Fundraiser night "Right on Target".  Anyone wishing to donate a dessert for our annual dessert night for The Rock on Thursday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m. please call Val Choquette at825-2896 or e-mail Val at valchoq@mts.net  Thank-you.

Youth Events:
Sr.Youth:
-Tuesday, November 1st.  Youth night @ the church 7:30 - 10:00.  Topic - Blessed with a Burden.
- Missions Night at the church, Friday, November 4th @ 7:30.
Jr. Youth
- Wednesday, November 2nd. Youth night at the church 7:00 - 9:00.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Cornerstone Clips October 23, 2011

Prayer Meeting @8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Derek Friesen


  • Prayer Meeting every Sunday 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room.

  • Ladies Bible Study !  Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 or Thursday @ 7:00p.m. at the church.
  • Wed., Oct. 26th, @ 7:30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to come and hear what God is doing through Wycliffe Associates (a part of Wycliffe Bible Translators).  Bart Maley is the program manager for the Wycliffe Associates Community Development Department.  The ministry focuses on clean water, agriculture and other practical solutions for hundreds of millions of people without God's Word in their language.  Bart will share about clean water technologies and project details from across the globe along with volunteer opportunities that will give you the opportunity to get involved!  (Bart is Dana Gerbrandt's brother.)  Coffee and dessert will be served following the program.
  • Oct 29th @ 6:00 - Pizza supper for all involved in the P & W ministry in church, including sound and power point people.  Come try out the pizza from our new restaurant in town.  After supper there will be time to enjoy making music together as one big team, as well as time to share ideas and concerns.  If anyone is interested in getting involved in P & W,  please come for the evening.
  • Anyone still interested in going on the Mexico mission trip talk to Jeremy & Alana this week.  Deadline for anyone wanting to sign up is Sunday, October 30th.
  • NEW*Driven Bible Study - This is a group designed for those who are fresh out of high school and are starting to journey through life on their own.  Come out as we challenge our faith, serve our community, and reach out to the lost.  Any questions please call Andy Neufeld (825-4614) Sat., November 5th.  Meet at the church @ 7 p.m.
  • Anyone interested can pick up their boxes for Samaritan Purse in the back of the church and they will need to be back by Nov. 20th.  Please read the pamphlet before shopping for your items and please add $7:00 to each box you fill.
  • Cornerstone Ministries Missions Conference 2011 invites you to our upcoming Missions Conference. We hope your participation will help make our Missions Conference a success. We ask that you come even if you don’t feel like it. Come and see what your investment into this Mission Organization is doing. And please pray that Jesus would shine His light on the weekend.


    Date: November 4th, 5th and 6th
    Feature Mission: Teach Beyond (Janz Team Ministries)
    Guest Speakers: Raphael and Juanita Haeuser (Brazil)
                                 George Durance (President-Teach Beyond, Winnipeg)
                                 Jack Stenekes (Teach Beyond, 
    Agenda:
      November 4th (Friday Night 7:30)
          Youth Night with Raphael and Juanita Haeuser
           Subject… “What issues youth face in Brazil”

      November 5th (Saturday Morning 9:30 am.) Breakfast in the Gym
          10:30am. Personal Time and Thoughts with the Haeusers

      November 6th (Saturday Evening 7:00 pm.) Teach Beyond Winnipeg
           Guest Speakers: George Durance and Jack Stenekes
            Subject: Overall Picture and Vision of Teach Beyond
                       
       November 6th (Sunday Morning 9:30 am.) Adult Sunday School with
            Raphael and Juanita Haueser
           (Sunday Morning 10:30 am) Worship Service with
            Guest speaker Raphael Haeuser
             Second offering to be held at the end of the Service to help 
              costs and assist Teach Beyond
                                                         
    Church Meal immediately to follow after the Service

    For any further information contact the Missions Committee.

  • Fellowship lunch on November 6th.  Marj Reimer's group in charge.  Bring casseroles (in a crock pot if possible), buns, desserts and drinks.
  • Baby shower for Terri Smith and baby Hayden on Monday, November 7th @  7:00 p.m. @ the church.
  • Lost and Found - Please check the table in the foyer for lost and found items that may belong to you.
Youth Events:
Sr.Youth:
  • Small group night @ the church, Tuesday, October 25th 7:30 - 10:00.
  • Missions Night @ the church, Friday, Nov. 4 @ 7:30.
Jr.  Youth:
  • Fear Factor, Friday, October 28, 7:00 - 10:00 at the church.
  • Youth Night Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 - 9:00.
Crystal City & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Smorgasbord will be held @ Cornerstone Ministries Church on Sunday, October 23 from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Cornerstone Clips

October 16, 2011

Prayer Meeting @8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Derek Friesen

  • Ladies Bible Study !  Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 or Thursday @ 7:00p.m. at the church.
  • Oct 29th @ 6:00 - Pizza supper for all involved in the P & W ministry in church, including sound and power point people.  Come try out the pizza from our new restaurant in town.  After supper there will be time to enjoy making music together as one big team, as well as time to share ideas and concerns.  If anyone is interested in getting involved in P & W,  please come for the evening.
  • NEW*Driven Bible Study - This is a group designed for those who are fresh out of high school and are starting to journey through life on their own.  Come out as we challenge our faith, serve our community, and reach out to the lost.  Any questions please call Andy Neufeld (825-4614) Sat., November 5th.  Meet at the church @ 7 p.m.
  • Lost and Found - Please check the table in the foyer for lost and found items that may belong to you.
Youth Events:
Sr.Youth:
  • Youth night Tuesday, October 18, 7:30 - 10:00
  • Fall Retreat to Saskatoon.  Leaving Oct. 21,  9:00 a.m.  Returning Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m.  Cost is $50.00.
Jr.  Youth:
  • Youth night, Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 - 9:00
  • Fear Factor, Friday, October 28, 7:00 - 10:00 at the church.
Crystal City & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Smorgasbord will be held @ Cornerstone Ministries Church on Sunday, October 23 from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, October 9, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30.  Sharing
     No children's church

  • The youth are still looking for a couple more jobs for workday on Saturday, October 15.  Please talk to Scott as soon as possible.
  • Ladies Bible Study starting this week!  Duty or Delight by Tammie Head, on Tuesday @ 1:30 and Thursday @ 7:00 at the church.  There are only a couple of books left so talk to Helen (873-2079) if you would like to participate.  See you there!
Youth Events:
Sr. Youth
  • Youth night, Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
  • Youth workday, October 15.
  • Fall retreat to Saskatoon.  Leaving Oct. 21, 9:00 a.m. Returning Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m.  Cost is $50.00.
Jr. Youth
  • Youth night, Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 - 9:00
  • Fear Factor, Friday, October 28, 7:00 - 10:00  at the church

Friday, September 30, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, October 2, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.  Message by Sigred Klassen
Thanksgiving lunch after the service.

Next Sunday - Thanksgiving Service @ 10:30 a.m. - Come prepared to share.  Count your blessings name them one by one.  Count your blessings see what God has done.

  • The Youth will be doing a workday on Saturday, October 15.  If you have any work you would like done please talk to Scott.
  • All ladies interested in Bible study please sign up on the sheet at the back table.  Duty or Delight by Tammie Head will begin in mid October.
  • Do you have a great idea for the Kids Christmas Eve program.  Maybe you would like to be in charge of even a small portion of it.  If that's you, and you are inspired to either lead all of it, or giving a helping hand, please let Kimberly Harms know as soon as possible.
Youth Events: 
Sr. Youth:
  • Youth night, Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 - 10:00
  • Youth workday, October 15.
  • Fall retreat to Saskatoon.  Leaving Oct. 21, 9:00 a.m.  Returning Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m.
Jr. Youth: 
  • Youth night Oct. 5, 7:00 - 9:00.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, September 25, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. - Sharing
  • Thanksgiving soup and pie fellowship lunch will be held on October 2nd. Group 5 (Dorothy's group) in charge. Every family bring 2 pies and drinks; sign up sheet at the back to bring soup. Meat and buns will be provided.
  • The Youth will be doing a workday on Saturday, October 15. If you have any work you would like done please talk to Scott.
  • All ladies interested in Bible study please sign up on the sheet at the back table. Duty or Delight by Tammie Head will begin in mid October.
  • Do you have a great idea for the Kid's Christmas Eve program? Maybe you would like to be in charge of even a small portion of it. If that' s you, and you are inspired to either lead all of it, some of it, or giving a helping hand, please let Kimberly Harms know as soon as possible.
  • Do you have any gently used books for our children's library? We are in need of some new, wonderful books for our youngest readers, ages 0-8 years. If your children have outgrown their first Christian books, please consider donating them to the church. You can leave them anywhere in the church library, please mark them donation. Thank you.

Youth Events:
Sr. Youth - Small group night, Tuesday, September 27, 7:30-10:00.
-Youth Workday, October 15.
-Fall Retreat to Saskatoon.  Leaving Oct. 21, 9:00a.m.  Returning Oct. 23,  7:00 p.m.

Jr. Youth
-Youth night Oct. 5, 7:00 - 9:00.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Cornerstone Clips, September 18, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. - Message by Leo Martens

  • Thanksgiving soup and pie fellowship lunch will be held on October 2nd.  Group 5 (Dorothy's group) in charge.  Bring pies and drinks; sign up sheet at the back to bring soup.
  • The Youth will be doing a workday on Saturday, October 15.  If you have any work you would like done please talk to Scott.
  • All ladies interested in Bible study please sign up on the sheet at the back table.  Duty or Delight by Tammie Head will begin in mid October.
  • Do you have a great idea for the Kid's Christmas Eve program?  Maybe you would like to be in charge of even a small portion of it.  If that' s you, and you are inspired to either lead all of it, some of it, or giving a helping hand, please let Kimberly Harms know as soon as possible.
  • Do you have any gently used books for our children's library?  We are in need of some new, wonderful books for our youngest readers, ages 0-8 years.  If your children have outgrown their first Christian books, please consider donating them to the church.  You can leave them anywhere in the church library, please mark them donation.  Thank you.
  • Children’s Camps International invites you to their Annual Fundraising Banquets!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 18, 5:30 and Monday, September 19, 6:30 at the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church, 120 Pineview Drive.   Special entertainment will be courtesy High Valley Music, nominated as the Canadian Country Music Association’s 2011 Group of the Year!  Seating is limited.  Please call the CCI office at 331-4003 or email info@ccicamps.com
  • Youth Events:
    Sr. Youth - Youth night at the church, Tuesday, September 20, 7:30-10:00. 
    -Youth Workday, October 15.
    Jr. Youth - Kick-off will be on Wednesday, September 21st - 7:00 - 9:00 at Crystal City Park.
    - Corn maze on September 23.  Bus will leave from the Middle School @ 3:30.  Bring $5.00 and some money for supper.  Back at the church at 11:30.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Cornerstone Clips September 11, 2011

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. - Message by Ryan Smith

  • The Youth will be doing a workday on Saturday, October 15.  If you have any work you would like done please talk to Scott.
  • A baby shower for Alana Wall and baby Elijah will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14 @ 7:30 p.m. at the church.
  • Thanksgiving fellowship meal will be on October 2nd.  Group 5 (Dorothy's group) in charge.  More details next week.
2011 – 2012 Sunday School Teachers & Curriculum
  •  Age 3 & 4 - Teacher: Cindy Reimer, Helpers Sandi Reimer, Carlie Reimer, Sarah Martens, Jenn Moir 
They will learn about God's love for them and how to love others. (Gospel Light Curriculum) 
  •  Age 5 –Grade 4 –Kids Klub- Teachers: Don & Dana Gerbrandt, Buffy Debruil, Fred Hein, Stephanie Hein. 
They will study Mighty Men and Women of God.  (Kid’s Church)
  •  Grade 5 & 6 - Teachers: Janice Unrau and Cindy Pauls 
They will study what it means to know God, trust Him and how to put Him first. They will learn how this affects their life among other people. (Gospel Light) 
  •  Grade 7 & 8 - Teacher: Karen Friesen Alternates: Diane DeRoo and Dorothy Martens 
"Teach Me Your Way" - A study to encourage us to surrender to Jesus in salvation and to submit to His way in obedience. Focuses on the Sermon on the Mount. (Children Desiring God Curriculum) 
  •  Grades 9-12 - Teachers - Andy Neufeld, Ryan Smith, Seth Martens, Scott Reimer and Russell Guenther 
"Your Word is Truth" - Lessons to help renew our minds in order to get a biblical world view so we can see and interpret all of life through the scriptures. It establishes the bible as God's absolute and unchanging truth and then examines contemporary topics to teach us how to apply biblical truth to all areas of life. (Children Desiring God Curriculum)

Let’s remember to pray for our teachers as they prepare and teach our children. 
    • Children’s Camps International invites you to their Annual Fundraising Banquets!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 18, 5:30 and Monday, September 19, 6:30 at the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church, 120 Pineview Drive.   Special entertainment will be courtesy High Valley Music, nominated as the Canadian Country Music Association’s 2011 Group of the Year!  Seating is limited.  Please call the CCI office at 331-4003 or email info@ccicamps.com

    Youth Events:
    Sr. Youth - Kick-off will be held in the Crystal City Park on Tuesday, September 13th, 7:30 - 10:00.  Bring a lawn chair.
    -  Rock the River Event at the Forks in Winnipeg, Saturday September 17th.  Meet at the church at 1:00.
    Jr. Youth - Kick-off will be on Wednesday, September 21st - 7:00 - 9:00.

    Saturday, September 03, 2011

    Worship service & church picnic for September 4th.

    Due to cool weather the  worship service will be held at Cornerstone Ministries Church @ 10:30 a.m. instead of at Clearwater Ball Park.  Following  the service the fellowship lunch and picnic will be held at the Clearwater Ball Park as planned.

    Friday, September 02, 2011

    Cornerstone Clips September 4, 2011


    • Worship Service and Church Picnic @ Clearwater Ball Park @ 10:30.
    • Prayer Meeting @ 9:30 in the Clearwater Rink
    • Message by John Smith - Dare to Dream  
    •  Children's church  
    • Special offering for North East African Relief.  
    •  Fellowship lunch - Helen Wall's group is in charge.  Bring meat to barbeque, buns, salads and drinks.  Deserts will be provided.  
    •  Bring lawn chairs, blankets and ball gloves.

     Sunday school for the entire family starts next Sunday, Sept 11, 2011 at 9:30. Children age 3 and up are invited to class. There are classes for all ages including adults. Nursery service for babies and toddlers available during the Sunday school hour. Please participate in this special time of training in the word. 




     Children’s Camps International invites you to their Annual Fundraising Banquets!  Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 18, 5:30 and Monday, September 19, 6:30 at the Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church, 120 Pineview Drive.   Special entertainment will be courtesy High Valley Music, nominated as the Canadian Country Music Association’s 2011 Group of the Year!  Seating is limited.  Please call the CCI office at 331-4003 or email info@ccicamps.com.


     Buhler Hall in Gretna, MB, invites you to watch the comedy/drama/musical, ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN.  This onstage adaptation contains numerous, entertaining stories, which are primarily about ordinary people.  The author’s comic style delivers an insightful and heartfelt perspective on everyday life and the profound echoes that reverberate through it.  The show runs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students 18 and under.  Please call MCI for tickets at 327-5891.




    YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS  
    Sr. Youth 
     Kickoff will be held in the Crystal City Park on Tuesday, September 13th, 7:30-10:00.
     Rock the River Event, at the Forks in Winnipeg, Saturday, September 17th. Meet at the church at 1:00.
     The youth will be doing a workday on Saturday, October 15.  If you have any work you would like done please talk to Scott.