Recent Baptism

Congratulations to Kelsey Angela Passwaters (seen posing above with her parents, Michelle & Jim, and Pastor Paul) on her baptism Saturday evening.

Tough Crowd

Please join us this weekend as we find out why the crowds made a 180-degree turn in "Cheers and Boos for Jesus."

Choose from any one of five identical services [Sat 6:00pm, Sun 7:45am, 9:05am, 10:45am or 12:05pm.

CreationFest Send Off

(Photo by Randy Cloud)

This morning ten brave teens headed off to CreationFest weekend in the hills of south central Pennsylvania. Tomorrow, another ten Cornerstone youth will make the four-hour trek to join tens of thousand of young adults from all over the United States for the nation's largest Christian music festival.

Not Mulch, What's New with You?

Question: What do you get when you mix musicians with brownies?

Answer: A beautiful campus.

A team of co-ed volunteers came together this morning to mulch, plant, rake, scrape and sweep the Cornerstone Campus. Special thanks to Kris Miller's Brownies troop, Ed & Dyan Baker, Bill & Sue Payne, Ian Davis, Dave Prothero and Fran Bliss for giving of their time and talents.

Way to go!

In Honor of Vicki Owens

A viewing will be held at Cornerstone Church Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00pm and again Wednesday morning from 9:30 until 11:00am. The funeral service will immediately follow. Internment will be at Grace Lawn Cemetary.

A luncheon will be held at Cornerstone Church following the internment. Please call Judy at the church office, 302 836-2862, if you would like to help with the luncheon.

Heaven has a New Angel

Vicki Jo Owens

1947-2009

(Update from the http://carepages.com website this morning)

Hello our dear friends and family,

On this day June 19th, 2009 at 3:00 am, surrounded by her family and friends, our beloved Vicki, our greatest earthly blessing, was set free to Fly with Christ for all of eternity.

Thank you for your prayers!

Love,Paulie, Jason, Jes, Caleb, Anna, Chris and Joy

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Muslin Matters

It's pretty amazing what talents God's people possess. Did you take notice to the huge backdrop last night at FVBS?


This is how it all started about 10 days ago:

And then, add some talented artists:

and this is what you end up with:



Special thanks to Cornerstone's talented volunteer artists Dawn Wilson, Mary Dahling, Cathrin Emerick, Michele Burnes, Tristan Snyder, Tommy Cooper, Grant Kelly, Nicolette Snyder, Garret Snyder and Calvin Emerick.

What's All the Commotion?

Please join us this weekend as Pastor Carolyn unravels the question, "What's So Special About Jesus?" Choose from any one of five identical services [Sat 6:00pm, Sun 7:45am, 9:05am, 10:45am or 12:05pm.

Instant Replay

(Photo by Randy Cloud)

The video replay of this past weekend's sermon is now available online at the Cornerstone website. Hear the inspirational and heartfelt tribute, by guest Missionaries Matt and Stacey Ayars, to our pastor at this difficult time in his life (follow the direct link here).

Reminder: Each weekend the video replay is available to you online. You can easily forward it to friends and relatives out-of-state or maybe you just want to hear it again yourself.

Mesi Boukou

Thank you to Stacey (left), Matt and camera-shy Lily Ayars for sharing their mission highlights over the past year in Haiti this weekend at Cornerstone.

To learn more about the Ayars, follow their blog here.

Praying for a Miracle!

Dear Friends,

Our beloved friend Vicki Owens, the wife of Pastor Paul, is in need of prayer, serious and continual prayer. Please raise up the entire Owens family as they face an uncertain future.

You are invited to follow the family blog, in their own words, at http://carepages.com (create an account and then search "OurGreatestBlessing").

There's Something in the Ayars

Join us this weekend to catch up with Missionaries Matt and Stacey Ayars from Haiti. We'll see what they've been up to this past year, besides becoming new parents.

Also, our own mission trip to Haiti is coming up in July. If you would like more information, please email Rick Martin.

Behind-the-Scenes at FVBS

(Photo by Randy Cloud)

The youth ministry, with the help of Dawn Wilson and Cathrin Emerick, are painting the massive 18-foot muslin backdrop for FVBS which opens next Wednesday, June 17th.

Remember to invite your neighbors for dinner at 6:15 followed by family worship at 7:00pm every Wednesday thru August 19th. For more information, or to volunteer, email Sharon Fowler.

Congratulations Pastor Paul

(Photo by Randy Cloud)

The Elders presented Pastor Paul with a plaque this weekend in recognition of his 25 years of service to the United Methodist Churches. The congregation responded in applause assuring him he is "loved, wanted and needed" for many more years to come.

You may drop Pastor Paul a congratulatory email by clicking here.

Woo Hoo!

Bring on first grade!

Ms. Katie Davis said goodbye to eleven kindergarteners today as she and Early Ed Director Nikkie Bowe handed out diplomas at a graduation ceremony this afternoon.

Congratulations Confirmands!

The families look on as ten young adults were confirmed during yesterday's 12:05 service. Pastor Paul and Pastor Carolyn officiated the ceremony along with Coordinator Linda Jennings and Small Group Leader Randy Cloud.

Group photos will be available for pick up at this weekend's service.

Recent Baptism

(Photo by Randy Cloud)

Shelbey Hensley is baptized by Pastor Paul last Sunday afternoon.