Cornerstone Clips, February 24, 2013

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 Scott Reimer.  The Youth will also be sharing about their mission trip to Mexico.  A second offering will be taken to help with the youth mission trip.

Next Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

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

Youth News:

Sr. Youth
- Guy/Girl Night, Tuesday, Feb 26. Guys talk to Scott, Girls talk to Alana/Clarissa
- Missions Trip meeting. Sunday February 24. 2:00 at the church
Jr. Youth
- Jr. Youth Night. Wednesday, March 6. 7:00-9:00 at the Church
- Jr. Youth Retreat, March 9-10 in Brandon. Cost is $40.

 College & Career

-          March 1 @ 7:30 p.m.  at John & Lorna’s

 

Please take Note:

·         Ladies' Bible Study - Malachi:  A Love That Never Lets Go by Lisa Harper is on Monday @ 1 p.m. and Thursday @ 7 p.m.  For more info call Helen at 204-873-2079 or email at lwall@mymts.net.

·         Men’s Floor Hockey every other Wednesday at 8:13 p.m. Next one is on February 27th.  Be there MEN.  For more info talk to Brett.

·         Last Week to sign up for Church Curling Bonspiel on Sat March 2/13 at the Clearwater Curling Rink. All team entries need to be in by Wednesday to Scott Reimer or Jer Pauls. Sign up your team on the sheet at the back of the church.  Please bring 2 pies or a 9 x13 dessert per family.  A signup sheet is on the back table for workers to help serve.  Any questions please talk to Sheila Smith.

-         Parental Decision: During our service next Sunday March 3, we will be talking about abortion, including a personal testimony by Tasha Deschambault. The pastors and elders recommend that parents may not want their children below youth or junior youth ages to hear this presentation, so there will be a special children's church during that service that parents may send their children to. See Pastor Dave or any elder if you have questions.

·         New Members Class: Sunday March 3 at 1:00 - 2:30 pm Pastor Dave will lead a class for anyone considering becoming a member of Cornerstone, or anyone wanting to learn more about membership (no obligation to become a member). A simple lunch will be provided. Please let Pastor Dave know if you are considering participating.

·         On March 21-31 the Youth are planning on going on a mission’s trip to Mexico. In preparation for the trip they are doing some fundraising. Once again they are selling Spence gift cards and are also selling New Bothwell Cheese. If you are interested in buying a gift card or cheese please talk to one of the youth.

·         New Cornerstone Website: Pastor Scott has been building a new website for our church. It's still under construction, with some features not yet complete, but please check it out and use it (e.g. audio recordings of messages) and let the pastors and elders know what you think. It's at www.CornerstoneMinistries.ca

·         There are new books again in the library, lots of adult fiction for those who are looking for something new, as well as youth fiction. All the new books can be found on the desk, help yourself

·         Elder Meetings Summary: A summary of the January elder meetings is available on the back table (or ask Pastor Dave for more copies).

·         Anyone interested in receiving a newsletter from Raphael and Joanita Haeuser (serving with ATOS in Brazil) can add their name to a sheet on the table at the back of the sanctuary.

·         Brochures with information about a tour to Israel hosted by Phil Wagler are on the table at the back of the sanctuary.

 

Pembina Valley Bible Camp - We are hosting our annual fund raising banquets, Thursday, February 28th @ 6:30 p.m.  in Morden at the Westside Community Church. The entire evening is by donation. Call or email our camp office: 204 – 246 – 2008 or info@pembinavalleybiblecamp.com

****If you would like to hear more about how Rachel Bergen is doing in Africa check out her blog at: exploringcreationphoto.blogspot.ca

 

 

Annual Membership Meeting, March 4, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m.

There are four Cornerstone members who have been nominated and agreed to let their name stand for election March 4 for three positions on our Elder Board: Fred Hein, Richard Klassen, Jer Pauls and Vern Reimer.

 Please uphold each candidate as you prayerfully consider each one.

 

Annual Report Booklets are ready for every Cornerstone attendee. Please read through your copy before our annual meeting on Monday March 4 @ 7 pm, and please consider prayerfully the Project Suggestions and Elder Recommendations for our surplus so that we will be ready to come to a consensus at the meeting.

 

Proposed Cornerstone Constitutional Changes: At our annual meeting on March 4, the elders will recommend that the membership approve the following change to Article VII (3) in order to allow electronic banking transactions by the treasurer:

Article VII – Finances

3. The treasure is entrusted with the ministries funds and is to make all disbursements. All monies received by him or her shall be deposited in the name of the church in a financial institution approved by the board of elders. The treasurer shall prepare a monthly list of all disbursements for approval by the board of elders. Disbursements may be made by cheque or by electronic banking only. Cheques require the signature of the treasurer or any member of the board of elders designated to have signing authority.

This would replace the current wording below:

The treasurer is entrusted with the ministries’ funds and is to make all disbursements. All Moines received by him or her shall be deposited in the name of the organization in a bank approved by the board of elders, and no disbursements shall be made except by cheque. No payment shall be made without the approval of the board of elders. Cheques shall require two signatures, one to be that of a member of the board of elders, the other to be that of the Treasurer.