New Sermon Series to Focus on Suffering, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

This Sunday, March 14, 2010, we will begin a new series of sermons that will lead up to Easter Sunday on April 4. These messages will focus on the meaning of what Jesus did for us in His suffering and death, and in His glorious Resurrection! I hope you can be here for each service. Morning services are at 10:30 am, and Evening services at 6:00 pm.

March 14 – AM – “The Day He Wore My Crown” John 19:2-5
March 14 – PM – “The Meaning of the Lord’s Supper” 1 Corinthians 11:23-33
March 21 – AM – “The People at the Cross of Calvary” Matthew 27:36-44
March 21 – PM – “The Preaching of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18
March 28 – AM – “Proclaiming Jesus’ Death” (Lord’s Supper)
March 28 – PM – “It is Finished” John 19:30

EASTER SUNDAY
April 4 – Sunrise – “The HOPE that Easter Brings” – Luke 24:1-11
April 4 – 10:30 AM – “The Moment that Shook the World” – Matthew 28:1-8

Memorial Service for Roberta Coshow - Friday, March 12 at 10:00 AM

You may have heard the news that one of our beloved members, Mrs. Roberta Coshow, passed away today. She was a woman of great faith, and was such a blessing to us all.

A Memorial Service will be held for Roberta at the church on Friday morning, March 12, 2010, at 10:00 AM. A dinner will be served for the family after the service. So if you could assist by providing a side dish/salad/dessert, please bring it to the church Friday morning between 7:00 - 10:00 AM. Thank you in advance for your help. Memorial gifts can be given to Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Please be in prayer for Roberta's family during this time of grief.

Stop and Thank God Today for this Wonderful News!

In case you have not heard the news, Bill and Dione C. are reporting at their CaringBridge Site that Bill has been told he is in complete remission! His bone marrow test revealed that, and they were told yesterday. What an answer to many prayers, and what a testimony to the goodness and power of God!

Keep praying for Bill and family, but say a special prayer of thanks to God today for this wonderful news!

Valentine's Day Sunday Worship to Focus on "The Commandments of Love"

This coming Sunday will be Valentine's Day! We will be focusing on "Love" in our Morning Worship Service, as we look at Mark 12:28-34 - "The Commandments of Love."

In the Evening Worship Hour, we will talk about "Silencing the Foolish," from 1 Peter 2:13-17 (has nothing to do with Valentine's Day!). Hope to see you there!

Pastor Brian

No "Church Council Meeting" Tonight Due to Expected Bad Weather

Due to the expected snow that is forecast to begin late this afternoon and continue into the evening hours. we will NOT have our Church Council Meeting tonight. I don't want folks to be out in that as it is falling.

So far, our parking lot is in good shape (10:30 am), but the expected cold front and snow with it that is to hit later today could change that - and the road conditions - quickly.

Be careful out there, and have a wonderful day!

Brian

Parking Lot Has Been Cleared for Winter Bible Study and Sunday Services!

Just wanted to report that our Parking Lot was plowed this morning (See photos)! So we are set to begin out Winter Bible Study tonight, February 6, at 6:00 PM, and to have our regular Sunday School and Morning Worship Service tomorrow. I will be preaching on John 3:16 in the morning, and we will observe the Lord's Supper.

For the Bible Study, we will just do one session tonight, and tomorrow. It is too long to try and squeeze yesterday's session in. It makes it too long for those working with children.

Tonight's video message on "John 3:16" will be by Dr. Jerry Vines, a truly great preacher, and former President of our Southern Baptist Convention.

Tomorrow, after church and the carry-in lunch, we will listen to a detailed message by Dr. David Allen - a seminary professor - as he teaches on "The Atonement," which is at the very heart of "John 3:16."

I'll schedule later a time for those who are interested, to listen to the other messages that go along with this study on "John 3:16." Hope to see you at church later today and tomorrow!

ATTENTION: Friday Session (Feb. 5) Canceled Due to Snow; Study to Begin Feb. 6); Join Us for "Winter Bible Study" February 6-7: "John 3:16"

Just what does the most famous verse in the Bible really mean? It would seem to be clear, but there is controversy among some people whether Jesus really gave His life for every person. In this video study, we will examine this issue, and set forth our fundamental conviction that Jesus died for all people, and whoever believes in Him will be saved! Join us for this important video study!

SCHEDULE

Friday, February 5 (Canceled Due to Snow)

Saturday, February 6

NO MEAL

6:00 PM – Session 1: “John 3:16” – Video Message by Dr. Jerry Vines

Sunday, February 7

12:00 NN – Carry-in Meal After Church (Please bring main dish and sides to share)

1:15 PM – Session 2: The Atonement – Video Message by Dr. David Allen

Discussion will follow each video message. All Sessions in the Sanctuary.

Nursery and Class for Preschool Age Children Provided

"Lottie Moon Christmas Offering" Goal Surpassed!

Thanks to God's provision, and your generous giving, we have gone over our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal for International Missions! Our goal was $4,700 and we are now over $4,800! Thanks so much for giving so that the message of Jesus can be shared all around the world!

Getting Close to our Lottie Moon Goal for International Missions!

We are now getting close to reaching our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal of $4,700! As of today, we have give $4,339.31. That's just $361 short of our goal.

Let's go over the top this coming Sunday! Every penny given goes directly to the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. More than 5,000 missionaries are depending on these funds to have resources to actually carry out ministries on their field of service. Thank you so much for your generosity in giving to share Jesus to the ends of the earth. It encourages me as your pastor to see you respond to such a challenge in the midst of a difficult economic environment. At a time when many churches are falling back on giving because of the hard times, we are moving forward! That is how it should be. Thanks again, and may God bless you for blessing others.

Pastor Brian

Getting Ready for Sunday

What a week of cold it has been! We have truly had some winter this year. We had three (counting me) gather on Wednesday as it snowed to pray. I hope everyone has managed to stay warm and safe.

The parking lot has been graded, and while it is not perfectly clean, it is in pretty good shape. It will be cold Sunday morning, but I hope you will be able to get out and come to study God's Word on Sunday, and worship the Lord! I look forward to seeing you then.

Pastor Brian

Prayer Meeting and Choir Practice Only Tonight - 1/6/10

Due to the expected severe weather, we will have ONLY Prayer Meeting/Bible Study and Choir Practice tonight.

Our Wednesday night meal, as well as Children and Youth Classes are canceled. For those who feel they can make it for Choir Practice and Prayer Meeting, we will go forward with those as usual. But please use your own judgment as you see how weather conditions develop.

We will move back our Business Meeting from tonight to next Wednesday night, January 13, at 7:00 PM. That will enable more to participate. We will have Prayer Meeting and Bible Study tonight instead for those who can come.

This will result in the final session of our Deacon Training being moved back a week to January 20 instead of January 13.

These weather situations create hard decisions sometimes. Nothing has happened yet, but all forecasts sound like by 5 pm there will be snow on the ground, and the heaviest snow will fall from 5-9 pm. That's why we have made these decisions.

If you can make it out tonight, I'll be at church for Bible Study at 7 pm, and Choir Practice will meet at 6 pm. Take care, and stay warm!

Pastor Brian

Warm Worship!

We had a great day in worship yesterday despite the extreme cold and the falling snow. It was warm inside, and God always touches our hearts as we spend time worshiping and glorifying His Name. There are many who just can't get out in this kind of weather because of health conditions. Keep them in your prayers during this tough time. But thank you to all those who were able to come and do what is needed for the teaching of the Bible and the worship of the Lord to go on. Stay warm, and have a great week!

Prayer Meeting Only Still On for Tonight

With the snow we had overnight, our parking lot has snow on it right now. We will plan to have the lot cleared off once the snow ends, and hope it is snow-free by Sunday.

We will go ahead and have Prayer Meeting tonight for those who can make it. We may still have some snow on the lot tonight since it may continue to snow off and on today. But the canopy in front of the building is clear of snow, and you can park in front of the building even if there is some snow. There is no meal tonight or children/youth activities since it is still the holiday season.

Our normal schedule resumes next Wednesday, January 6. Take care!

Parking Lot Clear; Prayer Meeting Only this Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Just a word to let everyone know that our parking lot is now clear of ice and snow! We will have Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting only this Wednesday at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. All other activities are canceled because of the holiday season. The full schedule will return as normal on Wednesday night, January 6, 2010.

All Services Canceled December 27 Due to Black Ice on Parking Lot

After checking the parking lot this evening, the decision has been made in consultation with our Building and Grounds Committee to cancel all services tomorrow, December 27, 2009, due to black ice being all over the parking lot.

The east side parking lot is especially bad - basically a skating rink. There is a little snow on top, but underneath is black ice, probably a result of all the rain that fell on Thursday prior to the cold front blowing in with the snow. There was also some melting and refreezing that took place late this afternoon and evening. The west side parking lot also has a lot of ice, especially once you get about halfway down toward the building.

We hate to do it, but really believe it is necessary for the safety of everyone concerned. May God bless you. Be careful, and we hope to see you Wednesday (December 30) for Prayer Meeting ( no other activities - only Prayer Meeting), and the first Sunday of January to worship the Lord.