Friday, November 30, 2012

Cornerstone Clips December 2, 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.
We will also have communion together.

Next Sunday December 9th, 2012
Prayer Meeting in the meeting room @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave

Sr. Youth
- Youth Night- Tuesday, December 4, 7:30-10:00 at the Church
- Youth Christmas Banquet. Friday, December 21.

Jr. Youth
- Youth Night, Wednesday, December 12. 7:00-9:00 at the Church.

College and Career
- Go-Carting and Supper in Winnipeg. Leave from the Church today at 2:00.



•Mission Trip Fundraiser: Order canvas prints of beautiful pictures from Rachel Bergen at church the next few Sundays. Rachel will be taking orders for various sized prints of the picture of your choice.

•Men’s Floor Hockey every other Wednesday at 8:13 p.m. Next one is on December 5th. Be there MEN. For more info talk to Brett.

•Christmas is one month away and tis the season when the Christmas Cheer Board is again looking for food items to help out. Be creative, try and think beyond Kraft Dinner. The drop off bin will be in the lobby

•Carol Sing: Everyone is invited to come to an informal fellowship time of singing and snacking at church on December 9 @ 7 pm. Bring your choices for your favourite Christmas carols, and bring some Christmas goodies to share (drinks will be provided), and let's help each other get into the true spirit of Christmas!

•The Teen Challenge Christmas Tags are back for a second season! Please help yourselves to as many tags (in the punch bowl on the back table) as you feel you can afford and return the gifts, unwrapped, if possible, by December 16th. Have fun!


Friday, November 23, 2012

Cornerstone Clips November 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. Message by John Rempel

Next Sunday, December 2, 2012
Prayer Meeting in the meeting room @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by Pastor Dave
We will also be having communion.

Youth News:
Sr. Youth- Small Group Night. Guys talk to Scott / Girls talk to Rach & Adrienne
- Youth Christmas Banquet. Friday Dec. 21
Jr. Youth
- Youth Night, Wednesday, Nov 28. 7:00 - 9:00 at the Church
- Jr. Youth Swimming in Portage. Leaving after school and back at the Church at 10:30. Bring 10$ and money for supper.
College and Career (Ages 18-22)
- Going Go-Carting in Winnipeg on Sunday, Dec 2. Bring $15 and money for Supper. Meet at the Church at 2:00 or 4:30 at Speed world.



•"We have new Children's Worship Bulletins every Sunday for you to enjoy! Parents and children can help themselves to a children's worship bulletin from the back table. They are available in two age categories, ages 3-6 years (yellow) and 7-12 years (blue). Please help yourself."

•Mission Trip Fundraiser: Order canvas prints of beautiful pictures from Rachel Bergen at church the next few Sundays. Rachel will be taking orders for various sized prints of the picture of your choice.

•Men’s Floor Hockey every other Wednesday at 8:13 p.m. Next one is on December 5th. Be there MEN. For more info talk to Brett.

•Come enjoy the ecumenical Advent Worship service at Trinity Mennonite Fellowship in Mather on November 30 at 7:30 pm. Let's worship together with Christians from local churches by "Singing Our Way into Christmas: A Service of Carols". Everyone is welcome.

•Christmas Banquet – December 1 @ 6:00. Music by Brian Thiessen and a drama called The Lamplighter. Once again the Christmas season is almost upon us and with it, our annual Christmas banquet. And once again, we need your help in making this a successful evening in terms of the banquet itself. In keeping with that, there are some sign-up sheets in the back which list the kinds of food items we need your help with. Please take a minute to check them out and decide where you are most willing and able to help. Thank you so much for all your help in the past and until today. Anyone wishing to donate a door prize for the evening please talk to Arlan or Linda Dale. There are also invitations are on the back table for you to invite friends and neighbors as well as a signup sheet for yourself and guests.

•The Rock is throwing a Thrift Shop Clothes Night for girls on Nov 30. If you have used clothes (in reasonably good shape) we'd love to clean out your closets for you. Drop clothes off at the Morden YFC or at the Rock: if Ryan's not in, please leave them in a plastic bag at the front of the Rock on a weekday, or call Ryan at 825.7522 to arrange a pickup. Thanks!

•Christmas is one month away and tis the season when the Christmas Cheer Board is again looking for food items to help out. Be creative, try and think beyond Kraft Dinner. The drop off bin will be in the lobby

•Anyone wishing to stay in touch through signing up for Bart Maley's newsletter or would like to support Bart on a monthly basis (they are currently seeking $1,200.00 Monthly Support) please contact him at bart_maley@sil.org or you can write Bart Maley, 1530 Columbia Ave., Gladstone, Org. 97027. For any more info. please talk to anyone on the Missions Committee or Don and Dana Gerbrandt.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Cornerstone Clips, November 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.
Teen Challenge is going to lead us in worship and to share testimonies of how God transforms broken lives. They are also going to lead the adult study class.

Next Sunday, November 25th, 2012
Prayer Meeting in the meeting room @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message by John Rempel

Youth News:
Sr. Youth
- Youth Night, Tuesday, November 20. 7:30-10:00 at the Church
- Youth Retreat at Red Rock, Nov 23-25. Cost is $50. We are leaving after school on the 23rd and back at 5:00 on the 25th.
Jr. Youth
- Youth Night, Wednesday, November 28, 7:00-9:00 at the Church
- Jr. Youth Swimming postponed to Friday November 30th

•"We have new Children's Worship Bulletins every Sunday for you to enjoy! Parents and children can help themselves to a children's worship bulletin from the back table. They are available in two age categories, ages 3-6 years (yellow) and 7-12 years (blue). Please help yourself."

•Today is the deadline for Samaritan Purse boxes.

•Last week for Bible Study, Monday at 1pm and Thursday at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to come see the teaching on "The Gift in You".

•Men’s Floor Hockey every other Wednesday at 8:13 p.m. starting on November 21st. Be there MEN. For more info talk to Brett.

•Come enjoy the ecumenical Advent Worship service at Trinity Mennonite Fellowship in Mather on November 30 at 7:30 pm. Let's worship together with Christians from local churches by "Singing Our Way into Christmas: A Service of Carols". Everyone is welcome.

•Christmas Banquet – December 1 @ 6:00. Music by Brian Thiessen and a drama called The Lamplighter. Once again the Christmas season is almost upon us and with it, our annual Christmas banquet. And once again, we need your help in making this a successful evening in terms of the banquet itself. In keeping with that, there are some sign-up sheets in the back which list the kinds of food items we need your help with. Please take a minute to check them out and decide where you are most willing and able to help. Thank you so much for all your help in the past and until today. Anyone wishing to donate a door prize for the evening please talk to Arlan or Linda Dale. There are also invitations are on the back table for you to invite friends and neighbors as well as a signup sheet for yourself and guests.

•Thank you for supporting the Rock through partnering with us through your church and also your personal prayers and support.

•The Rock is throwing a Thrift Shop Clothes Night for girls on Nov 30. If you have used clothes (in reasonably good shape) we'd love to clean out your closets for you. Drop clothes off at the Morden YFC or at the Rock: if Ryan's not in, please leave them in a plastic bag at the front of the Rock on a weekday, or call Ryan at 825.7522 to arrange a pickup. Thanks!

•Anyone wishing to stay in touch through signing up for Bart Maley's newsletter or would like to support Bart on a monthly basis (they are currently seeking $1,200.00 Monthly Support) please contact him at bart_maley@sil.org or you can write Bart Maley, 1530 Columbia Ave., Gladstone, Org. 97027. For any more info. please talk to anyone on the Missions Committee or Don and Dana Gerbrandt.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Cornerstone Clips, November 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

Next Sunday, November 18th, 2012
Prayer Meeting in the meeting room @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Message & Music by Teen Challenge.
A fellowship meal will follow immediately after the service. Everyone please bring salads, desserts & drinks. A sign-up sheet is on the back table
for anyone willing to make a lasagna.

Youth News:
Sr. Youth
- Youth Night. Tuesday, November 13. 7:30-10:00
- Youth Retreat at Red Rock. Nov 23-25. Cost is $50. We are leaving after school on the 23rd and back at 5:00 on the 25th.

Jr. Youth
- Youth Night, Wednesday, November 14. 7:00-9:00


Please take Note:

•"We have new Children's Worship Bulletins every Sunday for you to enjoy! Parents and children can help themselves to a children's worship bulletin from the back table. They are available in two age categories, ages 3-6 years (yellow) and 7-12 years (blue). Please help yourself."

•Billeting for Teen Challenge Nov 17: we need to billet 16 people from Teen Challenge for night before their sharing with us on Sunday. Please sign up on the sheet on the back table or let Pastor Dave know if you can be a host that night.

•Men’s Floor Hockey every other Wednesday at 8:13 p.m. starting on November 21st. Be there MEN. For more info talk to Brett.

•Samaritan Purse boxes are here again and anyone interested in filling some can pick them up at the back of the church. They need to be back at church by next Sunday, Nov. 18th.

•Christmas Banquet – December 1 @ 6:00. Music by Brian Thiessen and a drama called The Lamplighter. Anyone wishing to donate a door prize talk to Arlan or Linda Dale. Invitations are on the back table and a signup sheet for yourself and guests.

•Thank you for supporting the Rock through partnering with us through your church and also your personal prayers and support.

•The Rock is throwing a Thrift Shop Clothes Night for girls on Nov 30. If you have used clothes (in reasonably good shape) we'd love to clean out your closets for you. Drop clothes off at the Morden YFC or at the Rock: if Ryan's not in, please leave them in a plastic bag at the front of the Rock on a weekday, or call Ryan at 825.7522 to arrange a pickup. Thanks!



Friday, November 02, 2012

Cornerstone Clips, November 4th, 2012

Prayer Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School for the whole family @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service @ 10:30 a.m. Sharing by Rachel Bergen,
Special Music by a choir, & a Message by Bart Maley.

Next Sunday, November 11, 2012,
Sunday Morning-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 Pastor Dave

Youth News:
Sr. Youth
- Youth Night- Tuesday, Nov 6. 7:30-10:00
- Youth Retreat to Red Rock- Nov 23-25. Cost: 50$
Jr. Youth
- Swimming in Portage. Saturday, November 10. Meet at the Church at 2:00. Bring $10 + Money for Supper.
- Youth Night- Wednesday, Nov 14. 7:00-9:00

Please take Note:

•"We have new Children's Worship Bulletins every Sunday for you to enjoy! Parents and children can help themselves to a children's worship bulletin from the back table. They are available in two age categories, ages 3-6 years (yellow) and 7-12 years (blue). Please help yourself."

•"Who Switched Off My Brain" study on Monday @ 1pm and Wednesday @t 7pm. Everyone is welcome!!

•Congregational Meeting Agenda for Nov 5 @ 7 pm will include 2 constitutional changes, donation of extra chairs, mission’s allocations, gym floor cleaner, and discussion toward a different church bus. There will also be an open discussion time with the elders about any other church concerns.

•Teen Challenge pot luck on November 18th. There will be a sign-up sheet in the back for anybody willing to make lasagna for that day. Everyone please bring salads, desserts and drinks. Thanks!

•Billeting for Teen Challenge Nov 17: we need to billet 16 people from Teen Challenge for night before their sharing with us on Sunday. Please sign up on the sheet on the back table or let Pastor Dave know if you can be a host that night.

•Samaritan Purse boxes are here again and anyone interested in filling some can pick them up at the back of the church. They need to be back at church by Nov. 18th.

•Christmas Banquet – December 1 @ 6:00. Anyone wishing to donate a door prize talk to Arlan or Linda Dale. More details next week.

News & Events:

•“Rock the Boat!" That's our theme for this year's Dessert Fundraiser. "The Rock" would like to invite you and your friends to an evening of entertainment and delicious desserts on Thursday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the Crystal City Community Hall. If you would like to contribute a dessert for this event, please contact Val Choquette at 825-2896. Desserts can be dropped off at the Hall in the afternoon on Thursday, or when you arrive for the evening. Please RSVP to Ryan at 825-7522 or 825-2460. Thanks to everyone for your continued support of our youth facility.

Coffeehouse Fundraiser by Pembina Valley Bible Camp here at Cornerstone on Nov 9 will include live (acoustic) music, specialty coffees and drinks by Jonny's Java ($2 - $5), and sharing about God's work at camp by Derek Neufeld. Doors open at 7 pm, by donation. Enjoy some good music and great drinks for a fantastic ministry!