The short-term missionaries are back, safe and sound, on American soil. Sounds like they had an amazing trip to Haiti.
Stay tuned for lots of pictures and some great stories.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Honey, We're Home!
The short-term missionaries are back, safe and sound, on American soil. Sounds like they had an amazing trip to Haiti.
Stay tuned for lots of pictures and some great stories.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Jump In!
The summer camp kids just got back from a wet and wonderful day at Killen's Pond. Doesn't that water look inviting???Malaria Kills.
Malaria kills 3,000 children each day, every day ... that's one life every 30 seconds. In the time it takes you to finish reading this sentence another child will have taken his last breath.
Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly challenged his readers to donate $10 for the purchase of an anti-malaria bed net, and thousands of people have joined the campaign. The people of The United Methodist Church, along with Sports Illustrated, NBA Cares, the United Nations Foundation and several other groups, are raising funds to purchase bed nets to end malaria.
Cornerstone Church already supports Nothing But Nets through its needy fund. This weekend there is an awareness campaign to bring the news of this tragedy to the attention of the general public. If you would like to support this mission, above and beyond what your regular tithes and offerings already do, indicate "NBN" in the memo section of your check and indicate a dollar amount.
God Bless You.
In the News ....
Caption: The Middletown Lions Club awarded Lion Virgina Hastings (above left) a Melvin Jones Fellow Award for excelling in ways to serve the club and her community when needed.
Haiti Update ...
Our short-term missionaries will be returning to the U.S. tomorrow (FRI), a day later than originally planned. Looks like they're doing just fine, though!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Haiti Update ...
From Matt & Stacey Ayars' Blog ...
"Welcome, Cornerstone!
After the airline they had tickets with 'disappeared' (went under), it took this team almost 12 hours to get here from Florida. Five bags are still missing, and it is HOT (really, really hot).
And yet, the joy of the Lord is clearly their strength, because this awesome group from Cornerstone Church in Bear, DE has been amazing! Yesterday, they painted and painted the new seminary like crazy, getting a remarkable amount done. Today, despite horror stories of the steep hike, burning sun and hounding vendors, they are off to the Citadel for another adventure!
And in between, they are laughing, positive, and just plain an encouragement and joy to be around! Thank you, Cornerstone, for sending your friends and family to bless us, and many many others, this week! Don, from Sharptown Church in New Jersey, also returned to the field Thursday, staying through the end of August to try to complete the seminary construction. We are SO glad to have him back!
It is just plain good to be home! Even with the heat, Matt, Lily and I are as happy as can be to be here, and we're having such a good time catching up with friends and getting back to work. As blessed as we were by our many speaking opportunities this summer, it is great to be back to doing what He has made us to do!"
After the airline they had tickets with 'disappeared' (went under), it took this team almost 12 hours to get here from Florida. Five bags are still missing, and it is HOT (really, really hot).
And yet, the joy of the Lord is clearly their strength, because this awesome group from Cornerstone Church in Bear, DE has been amazing! Yesterday, they painted and painted the new seminary like crazy, getting a remarkable amount done. Today, despite horror stories of the steep hike, burning sun and hounding vendors, they are off to the Citadel for another adventure!
And in between, they are laughing, positive, and just plain an encouragement and joy to be around! Thank you, Cornerstone, for sending your friends and family to bless us, and many many others, this week! Don, from Sharptown Church in New Jersey, also returned to the field Thursday, staying through the end of August to try to complete the seminary construction. We are SO glad to have him back!
It is just plain good to be home! Even with the heat, Matt, Lily and I are as happy as can be to be here, and we're having such a good time catching up with friends and getting back to work. As blessed as we were by our many speaking opportunities this summer, it is great to be back to doing what He has made us to do!"
Friday, July 17, 2009
Rock the Vote!
Have you voted for your favorite pet rock today? Ms. Kim and Ms. Jan's kids have decorated rocks and they are on display, through this afternoon, outside the CEEYC office. Make sure your cast your vote for the best river rock ... rock on!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Iraqi Dust Storm
(Photo courtesy of Ken Fowler)
Thanks to our overseas friend, Ken Fowler, who witnessed this dust storm over one of the palaces earlier this month. The setting sun turns it an orange color and is so massive it can be seen from outer space.
Do you know Ken? Why not drop him an email with a word of encouragment from back home. Click here to email Ken Fowler.
Science Scholars
(Photo by Lisa Tyre)
The Cornerstone Summer Camp kids went to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia yesterday where they took part in all kinds of wonderful experiments, like looking through a giant telescope and learning about centrifigual force.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Haiti or Bust!
Pictured above (l to r): Matt Ayars (host), Rick Martin, Dyan Baker, Ed Baker, Rob Schroeder, Zach Martin, Kimberly Montague, Vicki Costa, Richard Center, Samuel Martin and Randy Cloud.
Our missionary workers leave for in seven (7) days. Please lift these wonderful people up in prayer for a safe and productive trip.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Artifical Nature Hike
(Photo by Jan Wilder)Several youngsters, and their adult chaperones, from the CEEYC took a trail ride on a steel pony Thursday in search of wild animals. While they didn't find any real ones, they were able to pick out, stuff and dress some of their own at Christiana Mall's Build-a-Bear store. Oh my!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Our Cornerstone Church Family in the News
Middletown High's Zach Durham, a senior, was recently recognized on the field at one of the Cav's baseball games. Zach (above center) is seen with his mom, Mary Beth, and dad, Ed.Photo compliments of Middletown Transcript.
Frequent Flyer Drools
(Photo by Barbara Ayars)At the age of five (5) months, Lily Ayars, daughter of Missionaries Stacey and Matt Ayars, has already flown 12 times and been to three (3) countries! How many of us can say that?
Monday, July 6, 2009
Volunteers Keep the Wheels Turning at Cornerstone
(Photo by Randy Cloud)Volunteers (or Servers), like Fran Bliss pictured above, are what keeps things running smoothly at Cornerstone Church. Whatever your talent, whatever your availability, there's a place for you to serve. Email Sharon Fowler and let her know you're willing to help and she'll match you up with an opportunity.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Happy Independence Day Weekend!
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Remember, because of July 4th falling on Saturday, the Saturday evening service will NOT be held this week. Instead, we hope to see you Sunday at any one of the four services; 7:45am, 9:05am, 10:45am or 12:05pm.
Our Cornerstone Family In the News
(Caption condensed from above) Doris and Dick Grove went to Hawaii's big island to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary! The trip was a gift from their children and grandchildren.
Way to go Doris and Dick!
Our Cornerstone Family In the News
Peg Atwell
Photo and article courtesy of Nicole Squittiere and Middletown Transcript
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ver-rrrrrry Interesting!
(Photos by Lisa Tyre)48 enthusiastic summer campers went on a field trip yesterday to the Delaware Museum of Natural History in Wilmington. Evidently, they worked all the "bugs" out and had a great time!
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