THIS WEEK AT CORNERSTONE
We plan to keep you “new” in this newsletter beginning today. Some people don’t want to re-read “old” items, but we will continue to keep them in here for those who like reminders. But for those who want only “new” information, from today forward we will put the “NEW” symbol by everything that has not been in our bulletin and this newsletter prior to today, so you can skim to your heart’s content.
♥ Adopt-A-Platoon has assigned us an Army platoon of 39 soldiers (including 3 women) who are serving in Iraq until January. A list of requested items is available by the donation basket in the Welcome Center. Call Marta Guckes with questions (314-518-4310). We will have a cookie baking day on Sunday, August 15, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Come and help write notes to troops, bake and pack cookies.
Camp Cornerstone will be at Turkey Hill Ranch Camp on August 27 through 29. The deadline for signups is August 18th. Our speaker will be Richard Schumacher of Central District USA Reach National and his topic will be: “Great Discipleship! – Living as Radical Disciples in the Real World” “NEW”
“We will explore the radical discipleship of the early church as depicted in the Book of Acts. Our sessions will combine biblical teaching with interactive participation and some lighthearted exploration of the life of a disciple. Those who want to follow Jesus Christ have been called to “Embrace the Great Cause”, to” Rely on the Great Champion”, to “Live in the Great Community” and to “Make the Great Commitment”. Our time of study together should encourage you to embrace a lifestyle of radical discipleship impacting your life, your family, your church and the real-world community around you.”
Our Fall Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, September 26th, right after our 2nd hour beginning with a potluck lunch and followed by our business meeting. The program will be to receive nominations for and to elect nominating committee members who will recommend candidates to replace those completing their term on our Elder and Deacon boards. Please be in prayer to nominate Cornerstone members willing to serve.
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Details to be forthcoming.
If you like to quilt, we are considering organizing a “quilting bee” here at Cornerstone. ♥ We anticipate making this a fund raiser for our Women’s Ministry and incorporating a devotional discussion as well. Please contact joanne@cornerstonestaff.org if you want more information. Also, if you have a quilt you have made and would like to enter it into a show at Friendship Village South to win $1,000 for Cornerstone, contact Jo Anne as well. The display dates are September 12 through September 19. Entries are limited so we need to apply quickly. Voting will be done by all visitors of the show and the church with the most votes wins.
♥ Calling Everyone With A Heart For The Unborn! On August 21st in Forest Park, THRIVE St. Louis will be holding their Annual 5k Run & Walk for Life. Anyone interested in running or walking can contact Katie Osburn (314-456-9405 cell/ 314-961-3304 home) or Bridget Gilbert (314-961-0281 home) to join the Cornerstone Team. And, if you are not interested in participating in the race but want to help out, please consider making a financial contribution to our team. Each year in St. Louis 5,000 abortions are performed. Let’s do all that we can to help local women make the decision to give their babies LIFE! Cornerstone would also like to get a Life Team together. Contact joanne@cornerstonestaff.org if you are interested and able to attend monthly meetings.
Would you be interested in ♥ hosting an international student for the upcoming academic year? St. Louis Community College has three male students (from Germany, Liberia and Russia) who are participating but have not yet been placed. Please check our hall bulletin board to get details and contact information.
STILL NEEDED! ♥ First E Free Church has a housing need for a missionary family of three (with a small dog) for one year. Contact Cathy Nelson cnelson@efree.org or 636.779.2187.
St. Paul’s E Free Church, 9801 Olive Blvd., corner of Olive and Warson Road, will have a rummage sale Saturday, August 7th, 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Their flyer is posted on our Community bulletin board located in the hall.
“NEW” Sanctuary Fellowship Church, who holds Saturday evening services at Cornerstone each week, will have a garage sale on our grounds Saturday, August 14th, and invite anyone at Cornerstone to participate by having a table or booth. The hours will be 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Any proceeds from their sale will go toward their building fund. There is no fee to participate and any proceeds from Cornerstone people will be your own.
“NEW” This weekend is “tax free weekend” for purchasing school related items. Go to http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/school to find out more. Notice that not all municipalities are participating.
CONTINUING BIBLE STUDIES – Other studies are listed under the gender specific ministries below.
Rich Cartier continues to lead a class on 1st Corinthians every Thursday evening through the Fall from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the church office. Rich also teaches this class during the 2nd hour on Sunday mornings through August.
The Saturday morning Barnabas Project, open to men and women, led by Pastor Terry, meets from 7:30 to 8:30 in the Fireplace Room using the Student Copy of the Men At The Cross One2Won cross training study guide. We encourage discipleship among ladies/young ladies as well as men/young men and this study helps each of us become familiar with and comfortable using a great tool for one-to-one or one-to-two discipleship. It is an extremely practical way of equipping men and women of Cornerstone to multiply disciple makers.
MISSIONS
Please continue to pray for the children who attended the camps in Moldova this month and that they will find mentors and churches to continue their Bible studies and grow in Christ.
MEN’S MINISTRY
Every Friday at 7:00 a.m. a Men’s Bible Study meets at First Watch in Kirkwood. The current study is on “The Attributes of God”. All men are welcome to attend.
A Father-Son camping and float trip is planned for this Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8. Leave church at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and return by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday – or you can float on Saturday without camping overnight. Boys without fathers are welcome – men are needed as stand-in fathers♥. Contact Mark Kamphoefner if you are interested – 314.821.9488 or kamphoefner@sbcglobal.net.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Immanuel will have their Vacation Bible School on August 9 through 13. Our Student Ministry is heading it up and needs helpers. ♥ Contact Aaron.
There will be no student Bible study on Thursday, August 12th, due to Immanuel’s Vacation Bible School.
College Students! A Bible study class specifically for you meets each Sunday morning during the 10:45 a.m. hour in the Fireplace Room. Also, college students meet for a Bible study every Sunday evening. This Sunday you will meet at Aaron and Michelle Goldstein’s home, 11289 Briarstone Dr., 63126. Come, learn and participate.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
HELP – HELP – HELP!!! Preschool and Junior Church still needs more help♥ on the following dates: a 3rd set of hands at 9:00 a.m. in the 2-year-old class on August 22nd; a 3rd set of hands in the 3 & 4-year-old class on August 22nd; two helpers at 10:45 a.m. in the 2’s thru 4’s preschool class; and, a teacher at 10:45 a.m. in Junior Church, both on August 22nd.
“NEW” Anne needs a pre-school coordinator♥. Would you be interested?
“NEW” Another need is a teacher in the 10:45 a.m. 4th & 5th grade boys’ class. Contact Anne if you are willing to teach 4-6 boys on a weekly basis.
ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS! Anne has scheduled meetings as follows: (Please note that some of the dates previously announced have changed!)
Thursday, August 19, 7:00 p.m. Second hour teachers at Anne’s house with dessert - changed from August 31st.
Thursday, August 26, 7:00 p.m. First hour preschool teachers in the Junior Church Room
Saturday, September 18, 9:30 a.m. Child Protection Class in Room 107 – changed from the 11th.
MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) continue to meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Their summer program consists of meeting at local parks.
♥ If you love to cuddle babies and play with toddlers, we need you in our Nursery on Sunday mornings. Call or email the office if you can help.
THANK YOU!!
“NEW” Dear Church Family,
Aubrey and I are so thankful for how you have provided snacks for our Campus Crusade for Christ meeting on Thursday nights. Every week, the college students have made comments about how they have been blessed by the delicious food. It is another way that you have supported our ministry, and we are greatly encouraged by your generosity. Thank you! Tim and Aubrey Dorsch
“NEW” To All My Friends at Cornerstone:
I want to personally thank all of you for your prayers and encouragement through my unemployment and job search. You have truly been an inspiration to me. I was offered a position as an Activity Assistant at Alexian Brothers PACE Adult Day Health Center, have accepted it and begin this week. Thanks again for your continued prayers – you’ve been a great emotional and spiritual support system for me! Blessings, Pat Martin
PLEASE PRAY
“NEW” Bob Biehler just came into the office to say his mother, Betty, went Home to be with the Lord early this morning. Bob is celebrating! No word on funeral arrangements yet.
“NEW” Natalie Dare’s tonsillectomy went well this past Monday and she was discharged the next morning as her doctor was pleased with her post-op recovery. Please continue to pray for quick healing and no further need of intervention for sleep apnea (to be determined in another steep study in 6-8 weeks). Thank you very much for your prayers – they make a difference! Natalie appreciates all the love and support of her church family. David & Theresa Dare
“NEW” George Reid is home following many tests at the hospital the last couple of days. He is doing well and all tests came out just fine. He and Terry thank everyone for the prayers.
Continue to pray for Al Burkhard who continues to fight infections in his body following June’s surgery.
Keep Al Lewis, our ReachGlobal missionary, in your prayers as he travels to train pastors worldwide; and for his wife, Edie, whose elderly mother is now living with them.
Continue to pray for Karen Felton, Cornerstone missionaries, our Russian congregation, marriages, students as they prepare for school to resume, and those going through personal trials and health issues; plus Immanuel, Pastor Todd and their congregation.
Reminder: Our Monday evening prayer group meets from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary and the 50/50 prayer group meets every Thursday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Everyone is welcome to join either or both groups.
| If and when you have prayer requests, be sure to call or send them to the church office by Wednesday Noon so they can be included in this communiqué and in Sunday’s bulletin. |
SERVING CORNERSTONE
Please consider being a volunteer at Cornerstone. Sign up through the Welcome sheet in your Sunday bulletin or call or email the church office to joanne@cornerstonestaff.org . This symbol “♥” indicates volunteer opportunities available at Cornerstone. Contact the office to find where you can help. You are what makes Cornerstone thrive so come, volunteer and help us grow.
RECYCLING SAVES! ♥ We continually collect used laser and ink jet printer cartridges and old cell phones for our silent recycling fundraiser – place them in the basket located by the elevator in the foyer.