From the monthly archives: February 2009

Got Stuff? Yard Sale Coming

On February 27, 2009 By

MARK YOUR CALENDAR. The church’s annual “Community Yard Sale” is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th.  Proceeds will benefit the Mercy Ministry’s Benevolent Fund. Please start considering items you would like to donate for sale.  The organization and operation of this year’s fund raiser will be a bit different than last year.  Do not bring donated [...]

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Slaves or Sons?

On February 25, 2009 By

As I get older I am becoming more and more of a fan of Johnny Cash.  In the film, Walk the Line, one of the opening scenes shows Cash’s Father blaming Johnny for his brother’s death and that Johnny should have been the one to die…Johnny’s dad is holding an empty metal can, stirring inside [...]

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Ladies’ Night Out

On February 25, 2009 By

Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. join the Women of Cornerstone for a movie night at the home of Doniece Russell.  “One Night with the King” is the story of Esther which was the focus of the Wednesday morning women’s study.  Snacks will be served during the movie and ice cream sundaes will be enjoyed [...]

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Gone Fishing

On February 25, 2009 By

When we lived in Wyoming my wife was recruited to help get a new team member settled into an apartment. Her first order of business was to secure a U-Haul truck. But when she stopped by the local U-Haul store to pick one up, she found a sign on the door that read. “CLOSED [...]

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Community Lunch this Sunday

On February 24, 2009 By

This Sunday is our first monthly community lunch following worship service.  Anyone not involved in one of the small groups listed below may bring a dish of their choice.

Wilkins Small Group – main dishes Cover Small Group – side dishes Tassin Small Group – side dishes Harper/Kughen Small Group – desserts Jorgensen/Tucker Small Group – breads [...]

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Work Day – March 7

On February 24, 2009 By

Join us on Saturday, March 7 at 8am to help us begin the process of preparing the gym for hosting the Presbytery in April.  We will be painting the hallway, foyer, and bathrooms.   If you have painting tools please bring them — be sure you label them.

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Father/Son Retreat

On February 21, 2009 By

SHORT NOTICE!

A few of us are attending a Father-Son retreat at Camp Peniel May 1-3. It’s a great Christian camp up in Marble Falls with a lot of activities and a great time to worship, fellowship, and nurture our Father-Son relationships with other Christian men and boys. You can visit their website at

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Who is Jesus?

On February 18, 2009 By

Did Jesus ever claim to be God? These questions are at the heart of controversy when we seek to find out from people of various religions and cultures about Jesus. Is it possible to view Jesus as just a prophet or a great teacher or even a great moral leader without attaching deity to [...]

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Real Rest

On February 18, 2009 By

As the holidays approach and the frenzied schedule that often goes with it, I am increasingly aware of my own longing to slow down and rest. Is there such a thing as a rest that will leave me refreshed and refueled for the grind that lies ahead? What about the Christian Sabbath? Does it [...]

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No Fear

On February 18, 2009 By

I know one of our children is scared at night when I hear the quick pounding of footsteps down the stairs, or “MOM, DAD!” from the landing. As a teenager, I recall hearing my sister’s bare feet slapping the parquet floor in the hallway as she ran into our parents’ room. When I was [...]

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