Weekly Update:
Friday, February 26, 2021
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After last week's bitter temperatures, it was good to see the sunshine this week (if only briefly!). Just as winter eventually gives way to spring, we know that trouble and sorrow will give way to joy (Rev. 21:4). As a church, we can celebrate the fact that God is always at work, even when the landscape of our lives appears to be "frozen over." He is planting seeds of bold faith that equip us to love well.
We encourage you to read through this email to see how some of those seeds are bearing fruit in the outreach events we have planned for this spring and summer. We are excited about the opportunities God is providing for us to minister to our community.
Also, plan to join us for worship this Sunday as we learn how to love our enemies (Rom. 12:20). Worship in person at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. or online at 10:00 a.m.!
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Easter "Hunt-a-Trunk" Event |
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This year's Easter outreach event to the community will look a little different! Instead of a traditional Easter egg hunt, we will be hosting a safe, outdoor "Easter Hunt-a-Trunk" modeled after our popular "Trunk or Treat." This event, to be held on Saturday, March 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will include food, Easter eggs, and other surprises. Families who RSVP will be entered to win raffle prizes on the day of the event. (Hint: register here!)
Here's how you can help:
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Sign up to serve as a "trunker" for the day of the event! Cornerstone will provide you with 300 stuffed plastic eggs. Your job is to decorate your trunk for spring and pass out eggs to kids!
- Volunteer to set up, tear down, or serve food.
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Donate bite-sized, individually-wrapped candies that we can use to stuff the eggs. This will be our Missions Focus for the month of March. You can place your candy in the Missions Bin at church or come to our No-Contact Drop-Off on March 20. (Please note that we only need candy at this time and are unable to accept Easter baskets, Easter grass, or other decor.)
Thanks in advance for making this event a success!
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Eagle Lake Day Camp:
Adding a 2nd week!
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Exciting news! We've had such a positive response to our Eagle Lake Summer Day Camp that we are adding a second week! This will take place August 2-6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The curriculum will be different from the July camp, so parents can register their kids for both weeks if desired. We'll let you know when registration opens!
In the meantime, would you prayerfully consider volunteering for camp? Opportunities include serving during camp week (July 19-23 and/or August 2-6), being a host home, or helping with other needs along the way. Safety measures will be in place for everyone's protection. Click here to volunteer!
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The truck is packed and the Pritchetts are on their way! Cody Pritchett will be joining the Cornerstone staff as Director of Student Ministries on Monday, March 1. We ask for your prayers as Cody and his wife Hannah move from Chattanooga. We look forward to introducing them during our in-person and online services next month!
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"I Surrender All":
Lessons in Lent
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Every Wednesday during the season of Lent, the Cornerstone Chancel Choir will be hosting a series of gatherings on Zoom called "I Surrender All: Lessons in Lent" from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Each gathering will feature a choir member who will share his or her testimonial on the transformation we experience when we surrender all to Christ. The meeting will close with music specific to the presenter and reflective of Lent. You do not need to be a choir member to participate. For the Zoom link, contact Robyn Hartfield, Director of Music Ministries.
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Children & Youth Handbells:
We ring again!
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Youth and Children's Handbells will now have rehearsals through May! Bring a friend and come ring with us! Masks are required. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays according to the following schedule: Children's Bells (Grades K-5) from 4:30-5:30 p.m., beginning March 7; Youth Bells (Grades 6-12) from 5:30-6:30 p.m., beginning February 28. Questions? Contact Natalie Mallare, Director of Music for Children and Youth.
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TOMORROW:
Drive Up, Drop Off!
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We have already collected over 400 rolls of toilet paper to assist the homeless ministry at City Union Mission! Awesome! Let's see how high that number can climb. Bring any new, unopened packs of toilet paper to our No-Contact Drop-Off in the church parking lot tomorrow, Feb. 27, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. A masked volunteer will remove the item(s) from your trunk to add to the collection.
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Do you ever feel "too tired" to live well? To exercise bold faith in the face of weariness? In this second week of Lent, we pause to consider the fact that it is safe to admit our weaknesses to God. When we come to him with nothing, we find everything we need. (View here.)
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