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The Faces of Jesus by Pastor Eli
History maker. World changer. Culture creator. People have lived and died under the banner of this name. Who was the middle eastern man that created a movement that still lives today? A simple construction worker-turned-rabbi. He wrote his own story in a particular moment of history. A man from God. A man used by
God. A man and God. In one skin. One man. One God. Together. Everyone thinks something about him. You live here, he’s influenced you someway or another.Maybe you know this part of his journey, or that saying from his mouth. Maybe all you know are his followers. Or the ones that claim Him as mascot. Or those that reject him as out-dated. So easy to lose sight among the many voices. He’s republican.
He’s democrat. He’s liberal. He’s conservative. He’s been claimed by everyone. Owned and sold and traded. Used for this cause or that. But you can’t own the owner. You can’t create the creator. You can’t contain the uncontainable. This is Jesus. He’s wild. He’s fierce. He’s brilliant. He’s good. And. He. Is. For. You. This door, once pushed open, leads to a new world that’s just as fierce as the king who rules there. Come hear the stories. Listen to the history. Discover the diversity among those honor Him.
UPCOMING EVENTS...
Youth Pastor - Brach Pulver Lead Pastor - Eli Shackelford Music - Fred Helbling
The Cornerstone Communicator was created in 1985 to provide a way for church and ministry leaders to keep the people of Corner-stone informed about the activities and ministries of the church. While we hope that you will be lifted and encouraged by the articles you find in the Newsletter, the primary purpose of this newsletter ministry is to keep you informed.
Sundays - Revelation Class (9:45 am); Pre-Meeting (10:30 am); Worship (11 am); Jr. Church (11am); Youth Group (1 pm); Eve ryday Spanish (1:00 pm); Everyday Spanish Class (1 pm); Eben-Ezer Worship (5 pm) Mondays - Women’s Bible Study (6:30 pm) Wednesdays - Sr. High Youth Group (5:30 pm); Kids Club and Jr High Youth Group (6:45 pm) Thursdays - Eben-Ezer Service (7 pm); BiLT Groups: w/the Wades (6 pm); w/the Shacks (6:30 pm); w/the Speuldas (7 pm)
3rd ~ Templo Eben-Ezer Prayer Vigil 4th ~ Elders’ Meeting (8 am) 5th ~ Potluck (1 pm)10th ~ Prayer Retreat (6 to 8 pm) 11th ~ Food & Clothing Distribution (10 am)11th ~ Women’s Brunch @ Speuldas (10 am)12th ~ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS12th ~ Congregational Meeting (1 pm)17th ~ Templo Eben-Ezer Prayer Vigil
18th ~ Mexico Work Day (call Josh to schedule)19th ~ Blessing of the Children Service24th ~ Spring Fling Youth Event (call Brach for info)25th ~ Newsletter articles due26th ~ Care & Share Lunch26th ~ Administrative Board Meeting (1 pm)28th ~ Deacon’s Meeting (7 pm)31st ~ Good News Jail Banquet (7 pm)
Volume 34, No. 3March 2017
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Those that Follow Him. Think about Him. Build tribes and communities because of him. The man of the people who wore the heart of God in a way that’s never happened before. This is Jesus. Join us this month as we continue to explore the many faces of Jesus.Blessings,
—Eli
Spring Prayer Retreat
Join us on Friday, March 10 for a time of renewal, prayer for important concerns, and worship. Child care is provided. We’ll be meeting in the church sanctuary. Here’s the schedule:
• 6:00 pm: Silence and meditation• 6:15 pm: Confession• 6:30 pm: Worship and song• 6:45 pm: Prayer for unity and personal prayer• 7:00 pm: Prayer for holiness and prayer for ministries• 7:15 pm: Prayer for people• 7:30 pm: Closing worship
Praying together is the key to guidance, unity, healing, and joy.
When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all
God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the
fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all
generations forever and ever! —Ephesians 3:14-21
We’re displaying your creative work about the faces of Jesus during this series—this shot was taken a few weeks ago, and the collection has grown. It’s not too late to add your contribution—image, poem, sculpture. Contribute your creativity to the wall.
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Ethan Wade
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Food & ClothingDistribution
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
March
Newsletter Stuff Due (thanks!)
Rickie Crandall
Elders Mtg (8 am)
Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm
9:45am: Revelations Class, 10:30am: Pre-Mtg
11am: Worship, Jr Church;
1 pm: Youth Study, Spanish Class
Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm
Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm
Jacklyn Mabe
Templo Service (7 pm);
BiLT w/Wades (6pm), BiLT w/Shacks
(6:30pm), BiLt w/ Speuldas (7pm)
Deacon Meeting, 7 pm
Templo Service (7 pm);
BiLT w/Wades (6pm), BiLT w/Shacks
(6:30pm), BiLt w/ Speuldas (7pm)
Templo Service (7 pm);
BiLT w/Wades (6pm), BiLT w/Shacks
(6:30pm), BiLt w/ Speuldas (7pm)
Templo Service (7 pm);
BiLT w/Wades (6pm), BiLT w/Shacks
(6:30pm), BiLt w/ Speuldas (7pm)
Sr High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club
& Jr High Youth (6:45 pm)
Potluck (1 pm)
Blake Pulver
Templo Vigil (8 pm)
Karen Thomas
Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm
Women’s Brunch at the Speulda’s
(10 am)
Templo Vigil (8 pm)
9:45am: Rev. Class, 11am: Worship,
Jr Church; 1 pm: Youth Study
9:45am: Revelations Class, 10:30am: Pre-Mtg
11am: Worship, Jr Church;
1 pm: Youth Study, Spanish Class
9:45am: Revelations Class, 10:30am: Pre-Mtg
11am: Worship, Jr Church;
1 pm: Youth Study, Spanish Class
Nancy Hepner
Mexico Work Day: Call Josh
Speulda to arrange work to
be done
Congregational Mtg (1pm)
Sr High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club
& Jr High Youth (6:45 pm)
Sr High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club
& Jr High Youth (6:45 pm)
Sr High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club
& Jr High Youth (6:45 pm)
Christ be with me Christ before me Christ behind me
Christ in me...
—From St. Patrick’s Breastplate
Sr High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club
& Jr High Youth (6:45 pm)
Landon Shackelford
Paul Owen
Prayer Retreat 6-8 pm
NO monthly prayer meeting— attend the Prayer Retreat on Friday!
Daylight Savings Time Starts
Saint Patrick’s Day
Blessing of the Chil-dren and Lunch
Bill Case
Spring Fling Youth Event (6:30 pm,
overnight to 6 am)
Admin Board (1 pm)
Care & Share Lunch (1 pm)
Templo Service (7 pm);
BiLT w/Wades (6pm), BiLT w/Shacks
(6:30pm), BiLt w/ Speuldas (7pm)
Good News Jail Banquet (7 pm at
Sheraton)
Sharon Edwards
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Finance: Karen
Music Minister: Fred & the
Music Team
Deacon of Worship: PamelaWorship ServiceIglesia Ebenezer
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Church Office: Becky
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Music Minister: Fred & the
Music Team
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Deacons of Missions: Brian
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Elders and Administrative
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PRAYER CALENDAR
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Revival @ Cornerstone
Prayer Meeting
7:00 p.m.
Deacon of Worship: PamelaWorship Service
Deacon of Worship: PamelaWorship Service
Kids Club Director: Becky
Pastor Eli
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Vision and staff for food pantry/clothing closet
Youth in our neighborhood
Vision for missions and
outreachRefugees in our midst
DeaconPreparations
for Easter
Elders and Administrative
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Elders and Administrative
Board
Elders and Administrative
Board
Trust and Unity
Great hospitality for visitors
Vision & energy for youth ministries
Prayer at Cornerstone
Love for our neighborhoodRevival @
Cornerstone
Outreach ministries for
youth
Pastor BrachMusic and Worship Teams
Music and Worship Teams
New people brought into our
midst
Church Office: Becky
Peace, guidance, and wisdom for leaders
Music and Worship Teams
Friends and family serving God in other
countries
Pastor Eli
Relationships w/new people
Deacon of Worship: PamelaWorship Service
The spirit of holiness
Church Office: Becky
Pastor Brach
BiLT Groups
The children of our churchNew Christians
young in the faith
People recently baptized
New Youth Pastor Brach
Pastor Brach
Pastor Brach
Unity and humility
Single parents
Preparation for Easter
Celebration
Prayer at Cornerstone
Deacon of Fellowship:
Rickie
Editors Note: Do you use this calendar to guide your daily prayer? If so, talk with Sherri Vance. IF no one uses it, we can eliminate this page and promote prayer in other ways. Thank you!
Because He First Loved Us
Ministry
Because He First Loved Us
Ministry
Prayer at Cornerstone
Deacons of Missions: Brian
and Natalie Wade
Deacons of Missions: Brian
and Natalie Wade
Deacon of Building &
Grounds: Roger
Deacon of Building &
Grounds: Roger
Trust and Unity
LIFE TOGETHER
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Events for WomenOpportunities to come closer to our God—and to each other
Blessing of the Children service:Join us on March 19th for a special service celebrating kids, that also includes a time of dedicating children and infants to the Lord. Parents who are interested in this service or in blessing their children can contact Brach Pulver for details (715-891-1893).
Spring Fling W o r s h i p . L e a r n . F e l l o w s h i p .
F O R J U N I O R & S E N I O R H I G H S T U D E N T S
M E E T A T T H E C H U R C H A T 6 : 3 0 P . M . ( 7 7 6 2 S 0 U T H 7 0 0 W E S T )
T O K 2 T H E C H U R C H ( 5 0 4 9 M U R R A Y B L V D )
- e n t e r t a i n m e n t , w o r s h i p , t e a c h i n g T O W E S T V A L L E Y F A M I L Y F I T N E S S C E N T E R
- s w i m m i n g , s k a t i n g , c l i m b i n g , d o d g e b a l l
C O N T A C T : B R A C H P U L V E R
M A R C H 2 4 - 2 5 | 6 : 3 0 P . M . – 6 : 0 0 A . M .
Events for Kids and Youth
For Jr. and Sr. High StudentsCelebrating Kids
REACHING OUT
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Learn SpanishDo you want to connect with our Spanish-speaking neighbors? Don’t forget: we have a great class available to help you communicate. Join us for Everyday Spanish at 1 pm most Sunday afternoons at the church. (At times, the class is pre-empted for an important church meeting, but this will be announced.) Questions? Ask Elda Arana.
Start thinking about EasterIt’s not too early to think about our Easter Celebration and how you can help! Ronnie Mulqueen is organizing the planning team for the breakfast, worship service, and afternoon celebration. We’re working on how we’ll promote this and how we’ll make it a great time of joy and connection with neighbors and friends who are curious about our awesome God and our church. Talk with Ronnie to see how you can help—or if she asks, consider the opportunity with an open heart.
Bring your bottle backThere are still a few baby bottles from the Pregnancy Resource Center fundraiser “out there” somewhere. If you haven’t returned your bottle, please do so on SUNDAY March 5 at the latest (if you get this in the email, that’s tomorrow, people). The names of those who took AND RETURNED a baby bottle will be entered into a drawing during the potluck on Sunday,
Help the food pantryThe Pantry will be open on March 11 and we need the following items. Bring them to the church on Sunday or arrange a time to bring them when the office is open. Questions? Talk with Brian or Natalie Wade.
Shampoo (10)Toothpaste (20)Toothbrushes (20)Bath Soap Bars (20)Liquid Dish Soap (15)Powdered Laundry Detergent (1 bucket)Mac & Cheese (40)Iodized Salt (15)
Canned veggies (40)Tuna (40)Tomato paste (20)Tomato sauce (20)Vegetable Oil (20)Evaporated Milk (10)Canned soup (10)Masa (10)
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GETTING ORGANIZED
For your personal chaos: let the Mexico team help!You have chores that need doing. And you’re busy! There’s yard work to do, painting, cleaning, windows to wash.
On March 18th, give yourself a break—and help the Mexico Team at the same time. See the details at right and call Josh Speulda (801-580-1451) to set up a date.
LESS CHAOS MORE ORDER “The less room you have, the more challenging it becomes to find a place for everything to fit. Making use of every bit of available space is crucial to proper flow as well as to finding what you need when you need it.” (excerpt from chaostoorder.com)
With the expanding number of people and ministries at Cornerstone, coordination and cooperation have become essential to our “well-oiled machine.” Week after week, our Church Secretary, Becky Speulda, amazingly arranges, negotiates, and schedules the various groups and ministries that use our nearly 90-year-old building.
Meanwhile, another challenge lies in providing space and keeping a semblance of order among all the ministries that require storage. A year ago, we could manage our storage and keep track of things…but not now. So, some reorganizing is in the works. Those involved in the following ministries might find what you are looking for with the help of the chart below:
Food Pantry & Clothing Closet will reside in Room 5 (former Preschool classroom), SW corner room in basement.
Worship elements & décor will be stored in the room next to the nursery at the top of the stairs.
Office supplies and Administrative items will be stored in the Library closet, under the stairs.
Discipleship will also have storage space in the Library closet, under the stairs.
Brach& Youth will have the closet in the Blue Room in the basement. (formerly the Food Pantry)
Fellowship will have the Vault for storage, as well as the kitchen.
“Because He First Loved Us” ministry will be storing their ministry items in the room across from the kitchen. (the current Clothing Closet storage)
The moves will take some time to be completed, but I hope this provides useful info to those who need it. If you can’t find what you are looking for or have questions, contact Pam Martin.
JUMPING IN
Hall Monitors and Nursery Caregivers Needed!Hall Monitors roam the church building during the time the children are in the nursery and/or Jr. Church. Nursery Caregivers are those who are in charge of the nursery care. Nursery caregivers will be paired up with a couple of nursery helpers (who really do the bulk for the entertainment and interactions with the kids in the nursery).
Both positions will be served on a rotating basis (meaning you will not be asked to miss church for weeks on end). People can serve less frequently if more people sign up!
Both positions require you to be certified in the church’s Child Safety Program. Questions? Email or call the Church Office: ([email protected], 801-568-0954).
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BiLT GroupsCheck out a Better in Life Together (BiLT) group! Each group meets on Thursday but at a slightly different time, and in its own place with its own personality. What do they all have in common? People who will love you and help you grow. Right now, the Shackelford and Wade groups are going through Financial Peace University and learning a lot! The Speulda group is going through a range of topics, suggested by each week’s sermon.
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CLASSIFIEDS...
Sandy Ortega is taking orders for Avon if anyone is interested.
She will provide books as needed or requested.
Call 801-330-5212 for information.
“Blessed Home”
Do You Need Home Cleaning Services? Elda can help!
Call Elda Arana at 818-612-8129 for Free Estimates.
(Elda uses eco-friendly products.)
Can You Help the Food Pantry?(Please PLACE DONATIONS IN THE BLUE TUBS at the front entrance.) For March, no later than Tues, March. 7th. For April, no later than Tues, April 4th. Items needed include:
The following items are needed: . Good-condition, clean clothing . Clean & polished shoes (with laces if appropriate) . Clean bedding
Suggested donations include: pants, socks, shirts, jeans, sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, sweat pants,
shoes, work boots, & bedding. We especially need children’s and babies’ clothing.
Donations are due by March 7th for the March distribution, and
by April 4th for the April distribution.
Please be sure your donations are washed and in good condition before placing them in the bins in the
northwest corner of the gym. We thank you for your gifts — and your giving heart.
NEEDED: CLOTHING DONATIONS
Bath soap barsCanned fruitCanned tunaCanned veggiesDish soapMac & cheesePinto beansRamen noodles
ShampooSpaghetti pastaToilet paperToothbrushesToothpasteTomato paste & sauceWhite rice
Want to advertise in the classifieds? Just send an e-mail to Sherri at [email protected].
Please bring donations on a Sunday or call the church office (801-568-0954) to be sure someone can let you in. Financial contributions are always appreciated! Mark donations in the offering as “Food Pantry.” Questions? Talk to Natalie Wade.
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Editors Note: I have questions. Please email me (see address at left) or talk to me at church. Thanks!1. Do you check this page regularly? Have you
contacted anyone on it? 2. If you have an ad here, has anyone contacted
you because they saw it? 3. How would you prefer to find out what the Food
Pantry needs each month? 4. Would you like some sort of posting board
electronically, or do you like this format for ads?
Hope at the end of winter
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