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CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH
5736 INMAN RD
GREENSBORO NC 27410
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Non-Profit Organization
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Greensboro NC
Permit No. 871
STAFF: Dr. Rick Byrd, Senior Pastor Rev. Dave Tomasek, Worship/Senior Adults Rev. Forrest Moss, Church Growth/Outreach Rev. Jim Scott, Youth Ministry/Recreation Ms. Nadine Griffin, Interim Children’s Director Mrs. Sherri Howard, WEE School Director Web Site: www.cornerstonesbc.org
SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School & Worship 10:45 am Sunday School & Worship 6:00 pm Evening Worship Children’s Choirs/Discipleship Youth Discipleship
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
6:15-7:30 pm Life Development Institute Mission Friends (ages 2-K) RA & GA (Grades 1-5) MAXIMUM lMPACT (Grades 6-12) Cornerstone Choir CARE Ministry
PASTOR RICK’S DAYLIGHT SAVING MEN’S MINISTRY
MEN’S GROUP TIME ENDS DINNER
PASTOR RICK’S
MEN’S MINISTRY
GROUP! Starts Wednesday, November 2
6:15-7:30 pm
Pastor Rick is starting a Wednesday night group for men which will be offered at the LDI class time. The group is a part of the Men’s Ministry, and any men who are not presently a part of a men’s small group are invited to attend. Also, those men who have not found a group that is a “good fit” for them are invited to try this group.
ALL MEN are INVITED!
MEN’S MINISTRY
DINNER
Thursday, NOVEMBER 10
6:30 PM - FLC
Tickets are on sale in the Commons at the
Men’s Ministry Table
Cost: $10 per ticket
Deadline to purchase tickets:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
BLUE BARRELS PBA MEETING STATE CONVENTION
BLUE BARRELS
for FOOD Collection!
Each month a food item is collected in the blue barrels (located in the hallway by the WEE School office and in the Commons) and donated to those in need.
NOVEMBER FOOD ITEM: CEREAL
PBA ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, November 3
6:30 pm CrossPoint Church
1806 Merritt Dr, GSO
“The Heart of Radical Transformation—
Spiritual Renewal & Revival”
EVERYONE is invited to attend!
Baptist State Convention of North Carolina
ANNUAL MEETING November 7-8
The Koury Convention Center Greensboro
“2012 FIND it HERE
EXPANDING THE KINGDOM” Missions Mobilization Emphasis
For complete schedule: www.ncannualmeeting.org
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS early SUNDAY
MORNING, November 6. Set your clocks BACK one hour
before going to bed SATURDAY NIGHT
NOVEMBER 5.
Operation
Turkey Leg
“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth,
when you did it to one of the least of
these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
As we approach the Thanksgiving season we would like to invite the members of Cornerstone to help those in need. Last year we began the tradition of Operation Turkey Leg.
This year we would like to continue that tradition and instead of our usual Church-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner, we are going to meet on Sunday, November 20 in the FLC to work together as a church family to pull together all the makings of a Thanksgiving dinner for others.
Then we will deliver these items to families in our community who could use a little help this season. We expect God to place in front of us those who are in need, and we are asking that as the body of Christ we will be faithful in following Christ’s commands. Please keep an eye out for more information starting Sunday, November 6!
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RELATIONAL
OUTREACH... Second Quarterly Area Meetings Sunday December 11th
At district leader locations 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Detailed Info will be sent out this month as well as in the December Newsletter.
Not sure who your district leader is or which district you’re in?
Email: [email protected] or [email protected] for details
COLLEGE
RELATED…
We are privileged to have an ongoing partnership with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at UNCG. Mary Cameron is connecting well with the leader (Evan) of the ministry and he and I have had several meetings together. On Tuesday, October 18th, we were highlighted at the BCM as an area church to get “plugged in” to. We were able to give out some info about Cornerstone as a church and as a college ministry. We had the privilege of serving the students a BBQ supper and afterward Evan allowed me to speak for
about 30 minutes.
Thanks for your continued prayers for Mary Cameron, for
this generation, and for Kristin and me as we all seek to hear from God and to be obedient to what He leads us to do as individuals and as a church. May there be a clear channel of communication between our lives and His. May He look at us and see vessels that are useful. May He be pleased to ignite a passion in each of us that will spark the flame of Revival in and through Cornerstone. As the old saying goes, “You don’t have to advertise a fire. People will come as they see it burn.” Oh God, light us up for Your glory and Your Kingdom. May people
be drawn to You through us!
Praying for the Anointing of
Revival,
Forrest
LDI related:
Nov 2—Dec 14 Doctrines & Teaching Tract
A History of Revival & what we
need to learn to have it— Pastor Forrest
We will go over some of the exciting Holy Spirit caused Revivals of the past and some in the Bible. What must we as a people take hold of if we want REVIVAL in our personal lives and in God’s church?
Practical Living Tract
Preparing Your Children for a Lifetime with God—Michael
Riccio
Backed by research that reveals destructive parenting patterns (even in Christian homes), The
Parent Adventure by Rodney
Wilson, Selma Wilson and Scott McConnell looks to the
church to help break the cycle and teach moms and dads how to prepare their kids for a
lifetime with God.
The problem starts when parents raise children based on their personal experiences instead of using the Bible as a timeless, authoritative guide. The parental attitude of "letting go" must begin intentionally at birth, keeping in mind that each child's life is more about knowing God than anything else. With this outlook established, the future-focused mom and dad will move more joyfully through each stage in
the adventure of parenting.
Disciple Being Tract
The Prayer Life of Jesus: what
He said & what He did Glynn Greer
We will walk through the prayers of Jesus and look at what He had to say to the Father and how that influenced what He did for the Father. This study will give understanding of how to better connect with the Father and commune with Him as He intended.
Women’s Ministry
Life Interrupted: Navigating the Unexpected—Joy Peterson What do we do when God interrupts our lives? The prophet, Jonah's existence was interrupted by a call of God that would require a complete change of life. In this 7-session Bible study, Priscilla Shirer redefines interruption and shows that interruption is actually God's invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams.
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CORNER
Among all of the ways in which I can see God moving on UNCG’s campus, I have been encouraged to notice many Christian college students being moved to reach out in ministry to those around them. On Thursday nights, I join a group of students a block away from campus for a few hours of student-led worship and, at times, a short Bible study. A few weeks ago, we divided into groups and walked around campus to share Jesus with anyone we felt the Lord drawing us to. After speaking with some of the students in my group, I know it was an experience that caused us to more personally consider sharing His heart for all people, from Christians who need encouragement to the lost still
separate from God.
I am also able to be involved with evangelism in a more consistent way as I meet with two girls on Wednesday afternoons. We three meet on campus, pray together, and then walk around near the class buildings until we find a student or a group who is interested in talking with us about “religious beliefs.” We have had lots of great discussions, meeting people from many different backgrounds with all kinds of opinions, understandings, and questions. It’s absolutely amazing and sobering to meet so many people who are eager to talk about God; some, it seems, simply want to find and see the truth. May we be compelled by His love to view all people as ones whom Christ came to save (2 Corinthians 5:14-
16).
I pray for you all as a part of His Body in Greensboro. What a high calling, that the King of the nations has counted us worthy to be a “servant of this Gospel by the gift of God’s
grace” (Ephesians 3:7)!
Yours in the Gospel,
Mary Cameron Walker
UPDATES from FORREST
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING for International Missions
Cornerstone’s Goal: $50,000
(cost of sending a Missionary Unit to the mission field for one year)
YOUR VOTE YOUR RIGHT Take time to VOTE
Tuesday, Nov 8.
LIBRARY CORNER - November 2011
THE NOVEMBER LIBRARY THEME IS “Give Thanks to the Lord....at the library!” This month we are featuring New Titles added from the Lifeway Bookfair. The Library Team would like to thank everyone that came out to the Lifeway Book Fair/Ice Cream Social Event on October 9th. We had over 50 new titles added to the library through your generous donations. We also received $136.65 in Lifeway store credit. Stop by and check out our great new additions. Reminder: DVD’s are due back 1 week from check out date and books are due back 3 weeks from check out date. Please be sure to return or renew your selections in a timely manner to give other library patrons a chance to review the materials.
What’s New in the Library for October? Lots of great new titles….here’s just a few… God’s Story, Your Story by Max Lucado -- Do you long for meaning - to know that your life has purpose beyond what is seen in
the day to day? On the surface, life can seem like a disconnected string of events. One day you're celebrating the birth of a child, the
next you're mourning the passing of a beloved grandparent. At times, we soar with victory and at others, we languish defeat. Max
Lucado uses the structure of the New Testament as a guide in God's Story, Your Story, and weaves together Biblical and personal
stories. In order to understand our own personal place in the cosmos, Lucado offers us a change of perspective - the opportunity to see
beyond the microcosms of our own lives, into our place among the greater whole of God's work.
The Imposter (DVD) -- Christian rock's hottest band, Grand Design is heading to the top! Unfortunately, lead singer Johnny C
(Kevin Max of dcTalk) is heading straight down. His wife and band mates find out that after singing about Jesus at concerts, he's
living for himself off the stage. Losing his family and fame sends him on a spiral down. Stripped of all the accessories of playing the
star, Johnny C begins a journey back home to find out if his shattered marriage can be brought back together. He's coached by his
mentor Proff (played by Kerry Livgren of the band Kansas) and a crazy homeless man (Tom Wright of World Trade Center,
Barbershop), but will it be enough and in time to turn his life around?
Have A New Teenager By Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman -- Wondering how to communicate with the "whatever" generation?
Are you losing sleep over who they're "tweeting" and "friending"? Follow Dr. Leman's 5-day action plan and rest easy! With his
signature wit and commonsense advice, he offers strategies to help you establish healthy boundaries, gain respect from your children,
and turn them away from selfish behavior.
Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow -- Over the past five years Tim Tebow has established himself as one of the greatest
quarterbacks in college football history and a top prospect in the NFL. In Through My Eyes he shares his inspiring story. From the
circumstances of his birth to Christian missionaries in the Philippines to his homeschool roots and record-setting career with the
Florida Gators, Tebow tells how his Christian faith, family values, and determination to succeed propelled him to achieve his dreams.
Veggie Tales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue (DVD) – Everyone in your family will enjoy this
exciting "VeggieTales" DVD starring Bob as Tomato Sawyer and Larry as Huckleberry Larry. Huck and Tom are two friends looking
forward to owning their own land, building a home and opening their own businesses. But everything changes when they meet a
mysterious stranger who is on the run and trying to find his mama. Will Huck and Tom risk losing all they've worked for to help
someone they hardly know?
Courageous by Randy Alcorn -- Police officers Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are prepared to deal with
hardened criminals. But when they remove their badges, they face a more daunting challenge---fatherhood. As their children drift
away, can these brave men find a way to serve and protect those nearest and dearest to them---and draw closer to God?
Your Library Team!
Kellie Bennett Suzy Handgraaf Prisca Onwuemene Lori Rountree Leigh Ellen Salmon
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Daylight Saving
Time Ends Nov 6
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY WOMEN’S MINISTRY WOMEN’S MINISTRY WOMEN’S MINISTRY ---- Reaching Up, Reaching In, Reaching Out!Reaching Up, Reaching In, Reaching Out!Reaching Up, Reaching In, Reaching Out!Reaching Up, Reaching In, Reaching Out!
MOMS IN TOUCH - Northwest Guilford High School
pray your kids thru their school years!
MIT Pray Group for NWHS Meeting: Tuesdays 9-10 am Host home: 6300 Muirfield Drive in the Cardinal Subdivision (park on Spyglass) Contact: Joanne Schulze, (336-668-2502) or [email protected]
Beginning November 1st, the Mom's In Touch prayer group for Northwest Guilford High School will meet on Tuesday mornings 9-10 am (previously met on Fridays). Please mark your calendar and consider coming weekly to pray for your child and their school. Each meeting lasts 1 hour and begins by
praising and thanking God and then looks at an attribute of God! Time is set aside to pray in pairs for the specific needs of your child. Then the principal, administrators and teachers are prayed for, including strength and boldness if a Christian or salvation, if not. It is a wonderful way to start your day and to
MOMMIES & CHILDREN FIELD TRIP LADIES NIGHT OUT
"Return to the Garden", the LDI Women's Bible study for September and October, has just finished. It was a wonderful opportunity for several to learn what God's word has to say about our role as women. Today's culture has taken away the beauty behind God's plan in our creation, and we want to be part of a revolution to change the future for our friends, daughters, granddaughters, etc. Through this study God brought healing to some, while others were challenged to move from their past and live as the "new creation" God has created in us. PRAY NOW for the study you can participate in. Consider
joining the Tuesday night or Friday morning study of "Brave" by Angela Thomas or the upcoming LDI Women's class, "Living a Life Interrupted: a study
of Jonah (begins Wednesday, Nov 2, 6:15-7:30 pm)
Suzanne Billips
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY
FALL KICK-OFF!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 In the COMMONS Area
Ladies.....�indawaytoget
involved!!Sign-up (or find out more info) for these Women's Ministry Teams: * Communications * Bible Study * Prayer * Service and Missions * Activities/Ministry to Preschool Moms * Special Events * Mentoring
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Before &After Each
AM Service
Commons Area
CLODBUSTERFARMS
KERNERSVILLEFRIDAY,NOVEMBER11
Mommies & Children...Plan to join us for a fun outdoor “field trip” November 11 at Clodbuster Farms in Kernersville. We will leave the
church promptly at 9:30 am. The fun
is scheduled to begin at 10 am. There is a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, games and a campfire. We can do s'mores if we bring our own marshmal-lows, graham crackers, and chocolate.
The cost is $8 per person, with ages 4 and under - free. If you are planning to purchase a pumpkin, bring extra money for that. You can check out their website at www.clodbusterfarms.com.
Please RSVP so we can give the farm a head count. For more information or to RSVP, contact Leslie Shelton at [email protected] or Roena Stallsmith at [email protected]. If you would like to bring s’mores supplies, let us know.
LADIESNIGHTOUT
CHRISTMASCAROLING
&COOKIEEXCHANGE!THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
Mark your calendars for De-cember 6. Meet at the church at
6:15 and we will leave at 6:30 to go car-oling at Blumenthal’s. Afterward we will head back to the church for a cookie exchange and coffee/hot chocolate.
Bake or bring 3 dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange with the other la-dies. We would also love to offer a small gift for each resident. There are 142 residents there right now. If you would like to donate a small ornament, 5 dollars or less, and wrap it, we will col-lect those and give them to the residents. Thanks! Contact Leslie Shelton or Roena Stallsmith for more information.
PRAYER TEAM -
Friday's for HIM will meet every
Friday in November except November 25. We meet from Noon to 1:00 pm in the sanctuary. For more information contact Joanne Schulze at 336-668-2502 or [email protected].
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MUSIC MINISTRY - YOUTH DINNER DRAMA
First Musical Performed
10th Anniversary Youth Christmas
Dinner Drama Celebration!
3 Performances
Friday, December 2 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 3 6:30 pm
and
Sunday, December 4 4:00 pm
We have complied a list of all former Cast & Choir members and will be sending out invitations for
them and YOU to attend one of our . . .
TICKETS GO ON SALE: Sunday, November 13 (after the 3rd service in the Family Life Center)
$6 per person ALL ages
First Come, First Select
Menu: Hot Holiday Punch, Tossed Greens, Rolls, Honey-Glazed Ham Green Beans, Hash Brown Casserole, Cherry Cheesecake
J.O.Y. Hymn Sing & Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 17 6:30 pm
In the Family Life Center
Sign Up in Sunday School or call
the Church Office @ 665.1944
J.O.Y. GROUP - NOVEMBER EVENT
Daylight Saving
Time Ends Nov 6
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Operation Christmas Child
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN
Opportunities to Get Involved •Bring in supplies for the GAs and RAs to pack boxes.
•For a list of supplies visit the table in the commons area.
•Fill your own box by November 20.
• Load Boxes to take to Westover Church on November 20.
• Process Boxes November 20 from 1-3 at Westover Church.
• Only 25 spots available. Sign-up on the bulletin board.
• Process Boxes at the Boone Processing Center.
• Wednesday, November 23 • We will take a van and leave the
church at 6:30 AM • Only 25 spots available. The spots are filled. There is a Waiting
List on the Bulletin Board so you can sign up to go in case someone drops out.
BOWLING OUTING For ALL PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN’S TEACHERS
& THEIR FAMILIES!
SATURDAY,NOVEMBER19
ALL teachers: Sunday Small Groups, Children’s Worship,
Children’s Discipleship, Mission Friends, GA, RA - if
you work with our Preschool or Children in any area of the church, put
this date on your calendar and...watch for more details!
WEE School Happenings
We are up and running at WEE School for the 2011-2012 School year! What a blessing to be a part of a church who supports a min-istry such as WEE School. We thank you so
very much!
Currently, we have 100 students enrolled and a staff of 20. More than half of our students are brand new to WEE School and 84 of our friends are non-members of Cornerstone! How exciting to
teach these precious children about Jesus and the Bible!
Thank you all again for your support!
Sherri Howard
WEE School Director
THANK YOU...for
donating supplies to our
Children’s Department. We
have all the supplies we need
at this time. If you have toys
and supplies to donate,
please check with Mary’s
House, Pathways or the
Greensboro Pregnancy Care
Center.
Youth
Happenings
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1 Timothy 4:12 1 Timothy 4:12 1 Timothy 4:12 1 Timothy 4:12 12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are
young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in
life, in love, in faith and in purity.
NWBA
NorthWest Basketball Association
Church League
This will be the 10th season of Church League Basketball. We
have had great success in fielding several teams in the past.
The Divisions are:
High School Boys
High School Girls
Middles School Boys
Middle School Girls
The cost is $30 per person and
registration forms are due no later than November 27.
High School Winter Retreat
At Glade Springs Resort
January 19 - 22
Resort /Ski/Tubing
packages begin at $150
There are only 36 slots available.
The first 36 to sign up and give a non-refundable deposit are
guaranteed a spot. Registrations forms are available in the FLC
and the front office.
All registrations forms must be turned in to Pastor Jim or
Susan Lee (Financial Secretary at Front office)
For more information about Glade springs resort, go to
gladesprings.com
SUNDAY NIGHT OVERTIME
November 6 7:30 - 9:30
Bowling at Gate City Lanes
$5 a person -
Bowl as many games as you can in two hours.
All youth Sunday school
teachers and Wednesday Night
Workers are URGED
and ENCOURAGED
to attend the Teacher’s
Lunche on on Sunda y ,
November 13 immediately
following the 10:45 am service.
This lunch is for you and your
family. It is my way of saying
“Thank You” for serving. We
will have a short meeting after
the Lunch to discuss the future of the Youth Ministry and your
part in it.
Please RSVP via email—
Daylight Saving
Time Ends Nov 6