Today was the youth groups last day serving here in Calgary, but regardless of our distaste for ending our mission so soon, the day was busy, exciting, and eye opening as usual.
Group 1 began their day by dropping off a ridiculous amount of furniture at Servants Anoynamous. The items will be used in affordable housing. YAY!
From there, they went to the Mustard Seed Shelter, where they worked in the kitchen. Serving food, cleaning, meeting interesting people, and enjoying the company of the awesome staff there. (Did we mention that their head chef is 79 years old???)
They also went to VBS, where they enjoyed their last visit with the kids they'd come to know.
After returning to JLY, they cleaned the parking lot, good, good.
Group 2 worked at JLY in the morning, sorting groceries that are to be handed out to families (among other chores, ex. kitchen). Then, they went to to Drop In centre for the remainder of the day. There, they prepared food, (like giant turkeys) served, and got to know some of the people. They were very happy to receive such warmth and kindness from all the employees and clients. Including a huge clap as they left.
Group 3 walked to the Salvation Army, Centre of Hope in the morning, and spent the entire day there. They prepared for, served, and cleaned up after lunch and supper. Over 120 people came to each meal. They had a very good time serving the polite and smiling clients, and learning from the kind employees.
At the end of the day, each group was rounded up, and we all went to Tony Roma's for supper. Even though we were all a little sad, realizing we wouldn't be sharing the days exciting, and sometimes sketchy events like this again,we were happy to have a special meal together to reminisce and laugh.
This week had truly been a learning experience for all of us. We're very happy to have come here to serve God in such a variety of ways. From hot chocolate runs, soup kitchens, to kids groups, we've come to realize God is in everything, and most of all, in us.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Cornerstone Clips April 1st, 2012
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave - Imitating God (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Youth News:
- Next Youth Night on Tuesday, April 3. 7:30-10:00 at the Church
Jr. Youth
- Youth Night on Wednesday, April 4. 7:00-9:00 at the church
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave - Imitating God (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Good Friday Service, April 6, 2012 @ 10:30 a.m.
Special Music, Message by Pastor Dave
& Communion for anyone who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday Service, April 8, 2012
Fellowship Breakfast @ 9:00 a.m., No Sunday School
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.
Message by Pastor Dave
· Signup sheets to bring food for Easter brunch fellowship meal on the back table. Please sign up.
· From the kitchen: 2 punchbowls have gone missing. If you have borrowed them and forgotten to return them please do so.
· Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome
· April 11th – Men’s floor hockey @ 8:10 p.m.
· "Bless Our Endeavours" service April 15: consider bringing to church some seed or some tools or some symbol of your vocation, so that as a church family we can ask God's blessing for the various kinds of work that God has called us to serve Him through. See Pastor Dave or the elders for details.
· April 16th - Church cleaning @9:00 a.m.
· Faith classes with Pastor Dave will begin after Easter. If you are contemplating baptism, or would just like to explore faith in Jesus Christ, please talk to Pastor Dave or one of the elders soon. Note that participating in the classes does not obligate you to be baptized.
· Sunday, April 22nd @ 2:00 p.m. Men’s afternoon of target practice, BBQ, and the movie 'Courageous' in the evening. Check your mailbox for registration forms, or contact Rob, Russ, Landon, Tom K., Larry or Clayton.
- Next Youth Night on Tuesday, April 3. 7:30-10:00 at the Church
Jr. Youth
- Youth Night on Wednesday, April 4. 7:00-9:00 at the church
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Calgary Missions Day #7
Today has been quite the day! From meeting new people who changed our perspectives to eating enormously large hot dogs and seeing what God has been doing in the lives of young children. Today Group 1 worked at the Calgary Food Bank packing cans. We were once again blessed to hear how our hard work had been greatly appreciated by both the staff and clients. Then Group 1 traveled to their regular afternoon workplace at the Salvation Army's Children's Cottage to run the VBS. It was especially encouraging to hear of one of the young boy's experience. He attended the VBS today and also on Tuesday. His family had recently been going through a tough time so as a result he often slept with his mother at night but after hearing the story of David and Goliath on Tuesday he decided to trust God and sleep on his own without a night light. How courageous! This was super exciting for us all to hear and reminds us that good works do reap a harvest at the proper time.
Group 2 went to the Salvation Army Centre of Hope again today and did A LOT of food prep which included onion staring contests between Nic and Josh (typical). But we relied on God's strength A LOT too because it was a long day and have come to be known as the 1-10 team, which means we give 110%! Eating lunch at the infamous Tubby Dog, known for their extreme hot dog toppings, just topped off our day.
Group 3 went across town this morning to the Mustard Seed, a homeless shelter, where they served the lunch they had made which was followed by an "interesting" tour of the facility. After lunch Group 3 handed out hot chocolate in ironically, 15 degree weather. And with the great weather also came great encounters. While handing out hot chocolate, we met a woman named Wilma who once again showed how no matter the situation, God's love reigns. She had previously been in an abusive relationship but now is free from it and is experiencing God's immense love for her. She was a great encouragement and reminder for Group 3. In the late afternoon, we came back to our "home" at the Jesus Loves You Society where they worked in the kitchen, food centre, and clothing store. We also then experienced the appreciation of the women here as they pored their thanks onto us.
We can not even believe how God has been blessing us in our attempts to bless others. But as we receive so much gratitude, we are reminded that it all is for God's glory!
~ "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Stephanie and Hilary
Group 2 went to the Salvation Army Centre of Hope again today and did A LOT of food prep which included onion staring contests between Nic and Josh (typical). But we relied on God's strength A LOT too because it was a long day and have come to be known as the 1-10 team, which means we give 110%! Eating lunch at the infamous Tubby Dog, known for their extreme hot dog toppings, just topped off our day.
Group 3 went across town this morning to the Mustard Seed, a homeless shelter, where they served the lunch they had made which was followed by an "interesting" tour of the facility. After lunch Group 3 handed out hot chocolate in ironically, 15 degree weather. And with the great weather also came great encounters. While handing out hot chocolate, we met a woman named Wilma who once again showed how no matter the situation, God's love reigns. She had previously been in an abusive relationship but now is free from it and is experiencing God's immense love for her. She was a great encouragement and reminder for Group 3. In the late afternoon, we came back to our "home" at the Jesus Loves You Society where they worked in the kitchen, food centre, and clothing store. We also then experienced the appreciation of the women here as they pored their thanks onto us.
We can not even believe how God has been blessing us in our attempts to bless others. But as we receive so much gratitude, we are reminded that it all is for God's glory!
~ "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Stephanie and Hilary
Calgary Missions Day #6
Hello everyone, let me fill you in a little bit about how day 6 of our epic trip is going. This morning, groups 2 and 3 got up nice and early and left for the Calgary Food Bank and Servants Anonymous respectively. My group, group 1, got to sleep in, because we had nothing to do except peel and cut 50 pounds of potatoes. At the Calgary Food Bank, group 2 sorted food donations. Group 3 helped clean houses up until lunch time. Our group was walking towards a bus stop to travel to the VBS and we stopped for lunch on the way. As we were finishing eating, we ran into group 3 as they were looking for a place to eat. We talked for a few minutes and then went our separate ways, us to our VBS, and group 3 to the Calgary Drop In. At the Drop In the group helped to fold and move clothing around the building. Afterwards they headed back to the JLYS (jesus loves you society) and helped the volunteers there with distributing food, feeding supper and playing with the kids there. While they were doing this, group 2 worked with an organization called Way of Recovery?????? helping to clean apartments. Group one's VBS went rather well, and afterwards, we headed to the Salvation Army Centre of Hope where we served supper. All of our groups met back at the JLYS at around 8 pm and we met as a group and shared some of our experiences and sang some praise and worship together. It's been a busy day for all of us here, thank you for your continued support through prayer, keep it up! Anyways, it's getting late and I should really get some sleep, though I would already be asleep if the internet had worked the first time I had typed this blog, but the connection failed and I had to retype it. Looking forward to serving some more tomorrow. Goodnight!
love you mom! -Emery
love you mom! -Emery
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
calgary Missions Day #5
Today we had an awesome day.
Group 1 got up and left around a quarter to eight. Jeremy drove them to the Calgary Food Bank where they packaged 700+ food hampers in 2 1/2 hours. They will be sent out to homeless people around Calgary. They truly impressed their supervisor by finishing their packaging 20 minutes early than expected. So they took a tour and then left early to go to lunch. They went to Giant Hamburger for lunch where they had...HAMBURGERS!!! After they were done eating lunch they traversed to the Salvation Army's Children's Cottage where they ran the VBS program for young kids. Then they came back to the JLYS (Jesus Loves You Society) to make a hot chocolate run. After that they went for supper at a Vietnamese place where they had a grand time learning to use chopsticks. Then after dinner they walked back to the JLYS.
Group 2 worked at the Salvation Army Center of Hope. They worked in the kitchen most of the day grating cheese, making sandwiches and serving food. They also ate both of their meals in that cafeteria. Apparently it was pretty cool. For them it was a pretty uneventful day.
Group 3 stayed at the JLYS all day. At 9 we met Miriam, the head chef for the day, and she and I went for a bread run. What's a bread run you might ask? A bread run is when Miriam takes the big 12 seater van(that only had the 2 front seats in) and goes to Sobeys to pick up their day old pastries, cakes and breads. Then we brought all the bread items back and placed them in the food room. After that we had a truck from the Calgary Food Bank visit us. We received about 40 boxes of food. Then we organized the food items into bags to hand out to the moms who come to the JLYS. Once we finished that task we made lunch, met the ladies who come regularly, and handed out food bags. This was one of the most amazing things all day. To know that you are helping people. Then we cleaned up and started getting ready for supper. While we were getting ready for supper when Miriam waltzed in and asked us to take all the little salt and pepper packets(restaurant sized), rip them open and empty them into salt and pepper shakers. So we did. It took us about an hour to empty these packets into 10 shakers. Then we finished making dinner, served it, ate and cleaned up
All in all it was a pretty sweet day.
Love you all,
Hilary De Roo
Group 1 got up and left around a quarter to eight. Jeremy drove them to the Calgary Food Bank where they packaged 700+ food hampers in 2 1/2 hours. They will be sent out to homeless people around Calgary. They truly impressed their supervisor by finishing their packaging 20 minutes early than expected. So they took a tour and then left early to go to lunch. They went to Giant Hamburger for lunch where they had...HAMBURGERS!!! After they were done eating lunch they traversed to the Salvation Army's Children's Cottage where they ran the VBS program for young kids. Then they came back to the JLYS (Jesus Loves You Society) to make a hot chocolate run. After that they went for supper at a Vietnamese place where they had a grand time learning to use chopsticks. Then after dinner they walked back to the JLYS.
Group 2 worked at the Salvation Army Center of Hope. They worked in the kitchen most of the day grating cheese, making sandwiches and serving food. They also ate both of their meals in that cafeteria. Apparently it was pretty cool. For them it was a pretty uneventful day.
Group 3 stayed at the JLYS all day. At 9 we met Miriam, the head chef for the day, and she and I went for a bread run. What's a bread run you might ask? A bread run is when Miriam takes the big 12 seater van(that only had the 2 front seats in) and goes to Sobeys to pick up their day old pastries, cakes and breads. Then we brought all the bread items back and placed them in the food room. After that we had a truck from the Calgary Food Bank visit us. We received about 40 boxes of food. Then we organized the food items into bags to hand out to the moms who come to the JLYS. Once we finished that task we made lunch, met the ladies who come regularly, and handed out food bags. This was one of the most amazing things all day. To know that you are helping people. Then we cleaned up and started getting ready for supper. While we were getting ready for supper when Miriam waltzed in and asked us to take all the little salt and pepper packets(restaurant sized), rip them open and empty them into salt and pepper shakers. So we did. It took us about an hour to empty these packets into 10 shakers. Then we finished making dinner, served it, ate and cleaned up
All in all it was a pretty sweet day.
Love you all,
Hilary De Roo
Monday, March 26, 2012
Calgary Missions Day #4
Wow what a day (again)! I can already say that you can all look forward to hearing many stories of our endeavours so far... and it's only our fourth day.
Today was the first day where our big group split into our three little groups. Group 1, lead by Scott and Rachel did a VBS and went to the drop in centre in downtown Calgary where the served food to the homeless people. Group 2, lead by Seth and Jeremy, went to the Mustard Seed (aka "The Seed) and worked in a soup kitchen where they also served homeless people. Following that, they cleaned a house that was previously owned by a drug dealer, but had been long since abandoned. Group 3, lead by Al and Alana, went to the Calgary food bank in the morning to sort through food. It just so happened that we came on the day where a news crew came to film the organization in celebration of their 30th anniversary. Apparently we'll be on Calgary news!.. a year from now. Later headed over to the Calgary Pregnancy Organization where we filled 2000+ baby bottles with a slip of paper with information about the organization, which was done as a fundraiser for the organization. Last year they raised $130,000.
All in all, today has been another great day, we've learned a lot, and our journey has only just begun. Stay tuned!
Love, Aly!
Today was the first day where our big group split into our three little groups. Group 1, lead by Scott and Rachel did a VBS and went to the drop in centre in downtown Calgary where the served food to the homeless people. Group 2, lead by Seth and Jeremy, went to the Mustard Seed (aka "The Seed) and worked in a soup kitchen where they also served homeless people. Following that, they cleaned a house that was previously owned by a drug dealer, but had been long since abandoned. Group 3, lead by Al and Alana, went to the Calgary food bank in the morning to sort through food. It just so happened that we came on the day where a news crew came to film the organization in celebration of their 30th anniversary. Apparently we'll be on Calgary news!.. a year from now. Later headed over to the Calgary Pregnancy Organization where we filled 2000+ baby bottles with a slip of paper with information about the organization, which was done as a fundraiser for the organization. Last year they raised $130,000.
Be prepared for some interesting stories from all the groups when we return!
All in all, today has been another great day, we've learned a lot, and our journey has only just begun. Stay tuned!
Love, Aly!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Calgary Missions Day #3
Hi, my name is Daena. And I'm your official blogger for tonight. Wow what a day! My mind has literally (not really) exploded from all the knowledge I've gained today. It all began with the Salvation Army Centre of Hope church in downtown Calgary. There we preformed the Lighthouse Everything skit that included Emery, Alyssa, Nikki D., myself (Daena), Rebecca T., Sydney, Gerco, and Nic. Also at the church there was a blind man that played the piano which we thought was pretty cool.
Afterwards we came back to the JLYS place where we are staying for an orientation and a testimony from a registered nurse from Vancouver who described to us the reality of how much the homeless peoples lives are not valued.
After the nurse talked to us our group split into two smaller groups and went on a hot chocolate run. This consisted of going around downtown Calgary and asking people if they wanted hot chocolate and started conversations with them. This was a stretching experience because we talked to complete strangers who live very different lives then us. Many of the youth really got talking with the homeless people and made special connections with them.
Right after that we went to a Recovery church for addicts and alcoholics. It was like stepping into an AA meeting because they were extremely supportive for each other and really cared for each other. It was a very different experience as we are so used to our safe community where our addictions and struggles are way different.
I think the best part of the day is when we all come together at the end of the day and all talk about what we learned as a group. Its awesome to see how each person in our group opens up a little more each day and feels more free to be able to share with the group. I love how we all pray for the homeless and say what is on our hearts. Overall, it was an incredible learning and stretching experience for each one of us so far, and it's only been the first day here in Calgary! Love you all!
Afterwards we came back to the JLYS place where we are staying for an orientation and a testimony from a registered nurse from Vancouver who described to us the reality of how much the homeless peoples lives are not valued.
After the nurse talked to us our group split into two smaller groups and went on a hot chocolate run. This consisted of going around downtown Calgary and asking people if they wanted hot chocolate and started conversations with them. This was a stretching experience because we talked to complete strangers who live very different lives then us. Many of the youth really got talking with the homeless people and made special connections with them.
Right after that we went to a Recovery church for addicts and alcoholics. It was like stepping into an AA meeting because they were extremely supportive for each other and really cared for each other. It was a very different experience as we are so used to our safe community where our addictions and struggles are way different.
I think the best part of the day is when we all come together at the end of the day and all talk about what we learned as a group. Its awesome to see how each person in our group opens up a little more each day and feels more free to be able to share with the group. I love how we all pray for the homeless and say what is on our hearts. Overall, it was an incredible learning and stretching experience for each one of us so far, and it's only been the first day here in Calgary! Love you all!
Calgary Missions Day #2
Good evening everyone, so today was a very interesting day. We managed to get through the day with out any accidents! We spent the day working at the YWAM base at Turner Valley where Nathen Wall works. He assigned us the task of clearing a walking path through the bush. We worked like crazy to in hopes of getting a good start on the trail. Nathen mentioned that if we would get half of it done that would be a huge accomplishment. But we worked extra hard and somehow managed to get the whole trail completed. I haven't seen 23 people work together so hard ever. With all the chainsaws and machetes that were cutting it was a miracle in itself that no one got hurt.
After we left YWAM we headed into Calgary for the first time. We arrived at housing for the week called the Jesus Loves You Society. We were pleasantly surprised to fine that it is a beautiful building in downtown Calgary. Where my bed is located I can see the Calgary tower out of one window and see prostitutes getting picked up out of the other. We met Phil Reimer our host and he gave us a quick run down of the week which looks to be pretty crazy. So we are all pretty tired and are hoping to get a good sleep tonight.
Have a good night everyone back home!
Scott
After we left YWAM we headed into Calgary for the first time. We arrived at housing for the week called the Jesus Loves You Society. We were pleasantly surprised to fine that it is a beautiful building in downtown Calgary. Where my bed is located I can see the Calgary tower out of one window and see prostitutes getting picked up out of the other. We met Phil Reimer our host and he gave us a quick run down of the week which looks to be pretty crazy. So we are all pretty tired and are hoping to get a good sleep tonight.
Have a good night everyone back home!
Scott
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Cornerstone Clips, March 25th, 2012
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. Sharing
Next Sunday, April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.
Worship will include special songs and palm branches by our children, Message by Pastor Dave
Annual meeting notes:
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Sharing
Next Sunday, April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m.
Worship will include special songs and palm branches by our children, Message by Pastor Dave
· If anyone wants an update about how the youth missions trip is going check the church blog cstonechurch.blogspot.com. They will be posting every evening
· Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
· March 28th @ 8:10 p.m. Men’s floor hockey at church. For more info talk to Brett.
· Baby shower for Darlene Thiessen, baby Natasha & their expectant baby boy will be held at the church on March 31st at 7:00 p.m. All ladies welcome.
· Good Friday April 6: our worship will begin at 10:30 am (no classes) and will include special songs, a short message by Pastor Dave, and communion for everyone who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
· Easter Sunday April 8: instead of classes everyone is invited to a potluck breakfast at 9 am, followed by worship together at 10:30.
· "Bless Our Endeavours" service April 15: consider bringing to church some seed or some tools or some symbol of your vocation, so that as a church family we can ask God's blessing for the various kinds of work that God has called us to serve Him through. See Pastor Dave or the elders for details.
· April 16th - Church cleaning @9:00 a.m.
· Faith classes with Pastor Dave will begin after Easter. If you are contemplating baptism, or would just like to explore faith in Jesus Christ, please talk to Pastor Dave or one of the elders soon. Note that participating in the classes does not obligate you to be baptized
· Inner City Youth Alive has a few positions available for the summer as well as a one year term. See bulletin board for more info.
Youth News: - No Youth this Tuesday, March 27
- Next Youth Night on Tuesday, April 3. 7:30-10:00 at the Church
Jr. Youth
- Youth Night on Wednesday, April 4. 7:00-9:00 at the church
- Next Youth Night on Tuesday, April 3. 7:30-10:00 at the Church
Jr. Youth
- Youth Night on Wednesday, April 4. 7:00-9:00 at the church
· Members voted in favour of buying new padded chairs for the sanctuary.
· We are planning on setting up a Cornerstone website with a link to enable you to listen to the Sunday morning message.
· Elder notes – Leo Martens was affirmed as elder, Rob Harms was not.
· Derek Friesen is taking a one year leave of absence as Elder and will decide next year if he would like to serve another year or be replaced as Elder.
· We as your Elder board are willing to serve the balance of the year with only four Elders instead of six – please let us know if you have any concerns with this.
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· Your Elder Board consists of Vern Reimer, Dave Heide, Leonard Martens and John Smith.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Calgary Missions Day #1
Hey from Turner Valley YWAM! We had a safe and fun trip to the base, although we are all quite tired. It was frustrating to see all the snow here, but we hope you are having good weather at home. Keep us in your prayers and see you in 10 days!
-Sydney Krahn
ps- hi dad and mom!
-Sydney Krahn
ps- hi dad and mom!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Cornerstone Clips, March 18, 2012
Commissioning Service for Pastor Dave Lepp
No Sunday School
Worship Service @ 10:00 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave & Pastor Peter
Communion
Fellowship Lunch following the service.
No Sunday School
Worship Service @ 10:00 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave & Pastor Peter
Communion
Fellowship Lunch following the service.
Next Sunday, March 25th, 2012
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Sharing
· Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. at the church.
- March 28th @ 8:10 p.m. Men’s floor hockey at church. For more info talk to Brett.
· Baby shower for Darlene Thiessen, baby Natasha & their expectant baby boy will be held at the church on March 31st at 7:00 p.m. All ladies welcome.
· April 16th - Church cleaning
Youth News:
-Youth Night on Tuesday, March 20. 7:30-10:00 at the church
- Missions Trip Meeting today after the service @ 2:00.
- Missions Trip to Calgary, Friday, March 23rd - Sunday April 1st
Jr. Youth
-Youth Night on Wednesday, March 21. 7:00-9:00
Pray for: Please keep Ben and the Bergen family in prayer as Katherine has gone home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, and as they arrange to celebrate Katherine’s life here at Cornerstone on Monday , March 19th @ 1:30 p.m. (with interment and fellowship meal following).
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Cornerstone Clips, March 11, 2012
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave - Powering Up - Ephesians 3:14-21
Next Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Commissioning Service for Pastor Dave
Prayer Meeting @ 9:00 a.m. No Sunday School,
Worship Service @ 10:00 a.m. - Message by both Pastor Peter and Pastor Dave, special music, and communion. A fellowship meal will follow the service. Please bring drinks, salads, and desserts (meat and buns provided). Linda Kimber’s group is in charge.
- Bible Study on Wednesday, March 14. 7:30 at Dave and Diane DeRoos
- Missions Trip Meeting on Sunday March 18. 2:00 at the Church
- Calgary Missions Trip. Friday, March 23rd - Sunday April 1st
Jr. Youth
News & Events: PVBC Coffee House, Sunday, March 18th
Do you enjoy coffee? How about great music? If you said yes to one or both of those things, then you should come to Pembina Valley Bible Camp for our Coffee House! We would love to encourage and bless the people around us with great music and amazing coffee! Come to the camp dining hall on March 18th. Doors open @ 6:00p.m., music starts @ 7:00 p.m. Oh, and its free! So come out!
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave - Powering Up - Ephesians 3:14-21
Next Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Commissioning Service for Pastor Dave
Prayer Meeting @ 9:00 a.m. No Sunday School,
Worship Service @ 10:00 a.m. - Message by both Pastor Peter and Pastor Dave, special music, and communion. A fellowship meal will follow the service. Please bring drinks, salads, and desserts (meat and buns provided). Linda Kimber’s group is in charge.
· Everyone is invited to come back to church at 5 pm for a very simple meal and then the Love Costs Everything simulcast from 6 - 8 pm. There will be a separate movie provided for kids during the simulcast.
· We have been blessed by new membership commitments to Cornerstone by Derek & Michelle Reimer, Sandi Reimer, Becky Reimer and Dave & Agatha Lepp.
· As a result of the annual meeting Leo Martens has been affirmed as elder.
· Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
· Men’s Floor Hockey Guys have rented the Crystal City arena for ice hockey on March 14 @ 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. For more info talk to Brett or Landon.
· Bridal Shower for Angela Dueck (Shaun Falk’s fiancée) will be held on March 17 @ 2:00 p.m. at the church. All ladies welcome.
· Praise & Worship Jam session on Mar 17th at 7:00. Everyone involved with P & W is invited to come. Bring your instruments!!
Youth News:
-Youth Night on Tuesday, March 13. 7:30-10:00- Bible Study on Wednesday, March 14. 7:30 at Dave and Diane DeRoos
- Missions Trip Meeting on Sunday March 18. 2:00 at the Church
- Calgary Missions Trip. Friday, March 23rd - Sunday April 1st
Jr. Youth
-Youth Night on Wednesday, March 21. 7:00-9:00
Thank you – We the congregation would like to say a big Thank you to Henry &Tina Harms for all the years they have so faithfully looked after locking the church and for all the many other things they have done for our church. Thank you and may God Bless you.
Do you enjoy coffee? How about great music? If you said yes to one or both of those things, then you should come to Pembina Valley Bible Camp for our Coffee House! We would love to encourage and bless the people around us with great music and amazing coffee! Come to the camp dining hall on March 18th. Doors open @ 6:00p.m., music starts @ 7:00 p.m. Oh, and its free! So come out!
Friday, March 02, 2012
God's not finished yet!
Today was another really good day. We started off by building another 3 layers of styrofoam lego on the dorm building and filling it all with cement, which took the morning to finish. We decided to take a quick trip to the beach early afternoon. It was so nice!! The sand dunes were great, and the water was also really nice once you got used to it. Quote for the day:
"It's cold for the first minute and a half but when your body gets numb, it's great!!" --Stephanie P. :)
That about sums it up. :) It was fun.
At 4:00 there was an English class that some of us went to help with. We finally found the location after turning around on pretty much the same street 5 times. :) It ended up not really being a class at all! The lady that ran it (her name was Maggie) just had kids from the neighbourhood come over every day and mostly just have fun! They did a few dances they had learned for us, which was really cool. And then while the kids drew pictures Maggie gave us a tour of her property. She had so little right now, but she inspired me a lot with her trust in Jesus and her dreams of what He will do with what little she does have. The love of Jesus flowed out of her so much! I was so blessed to be able to go there. It didn't seem to me like I did a whole lot, for sure not teach English, but she seemed so happy that we had come, and I am not at all sorry I went. It was an amazing experience for me.
Physically, today was maybe tiring, yet so refreshing and uplifting spiritually. It's been so neat seeing what God is doing here, and I'm excited for what He will still do!!
"It's cold for the first minute and a half but when your body gets numb, it's great!!" --Stephanie P. :)
That about sums it up. :) It was fun.
At 4:00 there was an English class that some of us went to help with. We finally found the location after turning around on pretty much the same street 5 times. :) It ended up not really being a class at all! The lady that ran it (her name was Maggie) just had kids from the neighbourhood come over every day and mostly just have fun! They did a few dances they had learned for us, which was really cool. And then while the kids drew pictures Maggie gave us a tour of her property. She had so little right now, but she inspired me a lot with her trust in Jesus and her dreams of what He will do with what little she does have. The love of Jesus flowed out of her so much! I was so blessed to be able to go there. It didn't seem to me like I did a whole lot, for sure not teach English, but she seemed so happy that we had come, and I am not at all sorry I went. It was an amazing experience for me.
Physically, today was maybe tiring, yet so refreshing and uplifting spiritually. It's been so neat seeing what God is doing here, and I'm excited for what He will still do!!
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Cornerstone Clips March 4th, 2012
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave Lepp
"Acknowledging our Attitudes" Matthew 5:21-26
Next Sunday, March 11, 2012
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave Lepp
"Acknowledging our Attitudes" Matthew 5:21-26
Next Sunday, March 11, 2012
Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave.
· Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone welcome.
· Ladies Bible Study – Please take note of change of dates-There will be Bible study on Tuesday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday March 7th @ 7:00 p.m. with our last lesson in the study of James.
· Anyone wishing to buy Spenst Meats Gift Cards for the Youth Missions Trip to Calgary please make checks out to Cornerstone Ministries.
· Library News - there have been more than 50 books donated to the library in the last couple of weeks, mostly adult fiction. So please come and sign out some great reading. You can find a list of the new titles in the library. Also, the Courageous DVD has gone missing. Please check at your home and return it as soon as possible. Thanks, Nancy"
· Annual meeting – March 8, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m. Elder nominations: Leo Martens and Rob Harms have left their names stand as elders. Our constitution states we need an 80% affirmation of past elders. Rob Harms requested that we have an 80% affirmation for him as well. Anyone wanting a proxy vote for the elder affirmation talk to Vern or John S.
· Living Faith Bible College (where Alicia Hein is attending) is coming out again with a drama team on March 9th @ 7:30 p.m. Their main drama is called “Peddling Parables”. This drama is geared for the whole family. Everyone welcome.
· There will be a second youth work day on March 10 if anyone would still like to have the youth come and work.
· We are hosting the "Love Costs Everything" live simulcast about the persecution of Christians in many countries here at Cornerstone on March 11. Invite family and friends to a simple meal at 5 pm, and then a powerful presentation from 6 - 8 pm. More details to come...
· Men’s Floor Hockey Guys have rented the Crystal City arena for ice hockey on March 14 @ 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. For more info talk to Brett or Landon.
· Bridal Shower for Angela Dueck (Shaun Falk’s fiancée) will be held on March 17 @ 2:00 p.m. at the church. All ladies welcome.
· Fellowship Meal – March 18th. Please bring drinks, salads and desserts. Meat and buns will be provided. Linda Kimber’s group in charge.
· March 18 we will be commissioning Dave as our new pastor. Worship will begin at 10 am that morning, and will include both Pastor Peter and Pastor Dave speaking, and then communion together. A fellowship meal will follow the service. More details to come...
Youth News:
· Youth Night on Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 – 10:00.
· Missions Trip Meeting today at 2:00 at the church.
· Bible study on Wednesday, March 14.
Jr. Youth
· Youth night on Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 – 9:00.
· Outdoor games night at DeRoos on Friday, March 9. Meet at the church at 5:30. Supper will be provided.
Long Day
It's 10:30 local time and we just got back from a evening service with the church we did the roof for in Fatima, needless to say we are exhausted!
Today we worked on site at Brenda's on the new dorms. We started work on the second story by playing legos again with foam blocks for cement. Almost the whole bottom layer got poured. We had to wait for more foam blocks but they didn't come until after 2:00, so instead we got cleaned up and headed off to the local market for some shopping and looking around. We needed to be at Pastor Raphael's church by 4:00 to hand out 20 of 40 food hampers we paid for. We split into two groups with 10 heavy bags each and headed down the street, one group and Pastor Raphael and one had his wife, plus each had an interpreter so we would be able to understand what was being said.
It was a really neat experience that was much more fun than I thought it was going to be. At each house that we stopped at, we told them why we had come, and that God loved each of them and connected it to the church. We then were able to pray for them and show them a bit of tangible love. It took almost two hours to hand out ten bags!
At 7:00 we went to Pastor Raphael's existing church building for an evening service. The building they have now is a very nice, but small building. They are going to continue to do a service in the old building once the new one is up as it is in a different area. Fred Hein spoke and did a terrific job. He really allowed God to speak through him to the people. I think everyone left there feeling very encouraged.
When the service was over at 9:00 we were all pretty hungry as we hadn't had supper yet. Unfortunately that place we were going to go to for supper ended up being closed, so we got directions to another similar place and enjoyed so good Mexican hot dogs :)
It doesn't seem right that tomorrow is our last full day here, I know that we are going to miss everyone here until we come back again (Lord willing!). But alas, our flights are paid for and people are expecting us back home. So come Friday morning we'll load our sunburnt selves up and head off.
Please keep us in mind and in your prayers as we head back. Pray for ease of passage through borders again, safety in travel, and good weather for those driving.
Dios le Bendiga
Alana
Today we worked on site at Brenda's on the new dorms. We started work on the second story by playing legos again with foam blocks for cement. Almost the whole bottom layer got poured. We had to wait for more foam blocks but they didn't come until after 2:00, so instead we got cleaned up and headed off to the local market for some shopping and looking around. We needed to be at Pastor Raphael's church by 4:00 to hand out 20 of 40 food hampers we paid for. We split into two groups with 10 heavy bags each and headed down the street, one group and Pastor Raphael and one had his wife, plus each had an interpreter so we would be able to understand what was being said.
It was a really neat experience that was much more fun than I thought it was going to be. At each house that we stopped at, we told them why we had come, and that God loved each of them and connected it to the church. We then were able to pray for them and show them a bit of tangible love. It took almost two hours to hand out ten bags!
At 7:00 we went to Pastor Raphael's existing church building for an evening service. The building they have now is a very nice, but small building. They are going to continue to do a service in the old building once the new one is up as it is in a different area. Fred Hein spoke and did a terrific job. He really allowed God to speak through him to the people. I think everyone left there feeling very encouraged.
When the service was over at 9:00 we were all pretty hungry as we hadn't had supper yet. Unfortunately that place we were going to go to for supper ended up being closed, so we got directions to another similar place and enjoyed so good Mexican hot dogs :)
It doesn't seem right that tomorrow is our last full day here, I know that we are going to miss everyone here until we come back again (Lord willing!). But alas, our flights are paid for and people are expecting us back home. So come Friday morning we'll load our sunburnt selves up and head off.
Please keep us in mind and in your prayers as we head back. Pray for ease of passage through borders again, safety in travel, and good weather for those driving.
Dios le Bendiga
Alana
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