ENCOURAGING NOTES

Two of our young people have just entered basic training. Your notes of encouragement and support would be greatly appreciated.

They are:

Aaron Fields, son of Michelle and Jeff Fields -

AB FIELDS, AARON K

331 TRS/FLT 028 (DORM B10)

1320 TRUEMPER ST. UNIT 369536

LACKLAND AFB, TEXAS 78236-5570

Gabrielle LePore, daughter of Kim and Jimmy Vari -

RCT LePORE GABRIELLE
OSCAR CO 4TH RTBN PLT 4039
BOX 16435

PARRIS ISLAND, SC 29905-4039

Recent Baptisms

Aiden Jones is comforted by his mother, Danielle, and father, Joseph.

Youth Rally

2010 Pen-Del Youth Rally Promo from Ted Ryskoski on Vimeo.

Saturday, January 9, 2010 youth from all over the Delmarva region will gather in Ocean City, MD for the 2010 Pen-Del Youth Rally. You are invited to travel with the Cornerstone Student Ministry as we enjoy a fun-filled day of music and fellowship with over 4,000 new friends.

Depart Cornerstone: 1/9/10 at 7:00am
Arrive Cornerstone: 1/10/10 at approx. 12:00am

Scheduled to appear: Starfield, Justin Lookadoo and Joe Castillo

Ticket prices are $35-45.

Don't wait! Contact Dawn or Bob Wilson today! Call (302) 397-7238.

Let's Make it Happen

Join with Aimee Laznik as she steps up to take on breast cancer awareness and research this weekend in the American Cancer Society's "Walk Against Breast Cancer." Walk beside her or make a donation to compliment her efforts here.

Student Ministries Hayride and Bonfire

Sunday, October 18th, from 5:00 until 8:00, the Student Ministries of Cornerstone Church will head out on a hayride and bonfire adventure. The cost is $5.00 per student which includes the hayride, the bonfire, hot dog and hot chocolate.

Call Dawn Wilson at (302) 378-0898 to sign up or for more details.

Weekend Celebration Notes

Climbing to Overcome Challenges

Linda Horan's brother is mounting a new challenge. He is going to tackle the highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest, next spring and, at the same time, raise money to help the veteran's of the recent Gulf conflicts.

To read more about Peter Atkinson's unique fund raising idea, visit Trek4heroes.

Running to Find a Cure

Marvin and Linda Payne's son-in-law, Chris Weston, is running a 26.2 mile marathon to raise money for cancer research. On his donation page, he has stated those he is running for, including "In Memory of Vicki Owens" and "In Honor of Gene Lockerman" (Linda's dad).

If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause or read more, start with Chris' page here.

Today's Celebration Notes

Today's song, during the message, was "Grace" as performed by Michael W. Smith. Listen or download below.

and today's book reference was to "A Hunger for Healing" by J. Keith Miller.

In the News ...

John Riddle is the featured author on the Christian Devotions for KIDS website. Read John's Q&A interview here.

Remember I Love to Write Day is coming up November 15.

Soldiers, Families Share Joy at Return

Read the latest news of Ken Fowler's returning troop here, compliments of the News Journal's delawareonline.com article.

Dirty Laundry

Frightland is about to get dirty. The corn field, outside Odessa, best known for it's scare tactics every Halloween will be watered down October 11th for the first ever Delaware Mud Run.

Cornerstone will be represented by "Mud, Sweat & Tears" a four-person team of Marcy Bargstadt, Niky Winters, Kylee Marsh and Ron Kelly.

For more information, email Marcy Bargstadt or make an online donation to her team here.