We'll Save You a Seat ...

This weekend we invite you to join us hear the "Good News from God." Five (5) weekend services, this and every weekend, to choose from.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Victoria (Kelley) and Jesse Snyder on exchanging marriage vows this past Saturday at Cornerstone Church.

A Field of Dreams

The ground is moving and things that weren't there 24 hours ago are sprouting up, all in preparation for this weekend's very special celebration. Please join us Sunday at 10:00am for our one service in the tent.

Wedding News

Congratulations to Marcy (Bargstadt) and Ron Kelly Jr who lovingly exchanged nuptials Saturday afternoon at Cornerstone.

Wedding News

Congratulations to the new couple, Angela and John Crosier, who tied the knot on Sunday at Cornerstone.

Touching Tomorrow Today

The grassy knoll was alive with the sound of music, and people, Sunday as the congregation gathered to be part of an aerial photo of the new property.

120 over 80 is ?

The third weekend of every month is Blood Pressure Screening time at Cornerstone. Volunteer nurses will check your blood pressure free after ever message (not that those two things are necessarily related). (Above) Luwanna Krause, RN, readies the cuff for her next client.

You Scream, I Scream

The multipurpose room was filled up last Thursday evening, as folks came out to hear about Compassion Fatigue as presented by Delaware Hospice at the Ice Cream Extravaganza.

If you would like more information on the Congregational Care Ministry Team, please contact Donna Billic at dbillic@cornerstonedelaware.com

Good News!

Our new District Superintendent, Rev. Derrick Porter (above center), at his Installation service last night at Cornerstone.

Happy Grandparents' Day!

Grandparents are like honeybees;

They are the very sweetest.

They give you hugs and kisses,

And their storeis are the neatest.

The honey they produce
Is more valuable than gold,

For this honey is the lessons

That we lovingly are told.

Grandparents want the best for us

And say we can achieve

Any goal that we have set,

If only we believe.

They help us spread our wings

So when we leave our honeycomb,

We'll make the right decisions

Though we be away from home.

Yes, grandpas are like silver,

And grandma are a gem,
But better than one hundred diamons

Are the things I learn from them.

- by Alyssa Marie Bentham

Real People, Real Heroes

Cub Scout Patrick McCarthy

On Friday July 23, 2010 a potential tragedy was averted due to the calm reaction and quick
thinking of eight year old Bear Cub Scout Patrick McCarthy of Bear Delaware. Patrick is a member of Cub Scout Pack 902 that meets at Cornerstone Methodist Church in Glasgow Delaware.

Patrick was visiting with his cousin Jessica and his three month old second cousin Autumn in
Peach Bottom Pennsylvania. On the spur of the moment, Jessica decided to take Patrick and Autumn to a friends home to swim. They were joined by friends Betsy and two year old Trent.

While Jessica and Betsy were occupied taking pictures of Autumn’s first time in a pool, Patrick
noticed that Trent had picked up the floating pool thermometer and attempted to put it in the pool. Trent ended up toppling head first into four feet of water and bumping his head on the side of the pool as he fell in. Patrick calmly started calling for help and began to swim over to assist Trent until the adults could reach him. Due to Patrick’s quick reaction Trent was hastily pulled from the water, coughing up water and terrified, but none the worse.

Patrick told his cousin Jessica that he learned about swimming safety and letting his “Akela” know when help is needed while in Cub Scouts. Earlier in the year Patrick had learned about swimming safety while earning his swimming belt loop.

Patrick started swim lessons with Team Delaware swim team at the age of two and by age six he was certified pool safe. Not being strong swimmers themselves, Dad and Mom were insistent that Patrick learn to swim at an early age thinking it might one day save his life. It never dawned on them that at such an early age Patrick would be able to put his skills to use to help someone else. Money well spent!!

Dad and Mom are so very proud of Patrick! They are thankful for his Cub Scout training and
most importantly, thankful that God put Patrick in the right place at the right time!

And the winners are ...

(Photo by Randy Cloud)

Congratulations to our own big winners at the Delaware State Fair! Florence Moore (above left) took home eight ribbons (two for first place in the ceramic and pillow categories), Joe Krist (center) was awarded a second place ribbon in ceramics, and Matty Cloud took away the blue ribbon in decorative painting. Way to go!

Rock on the Rock!

Host a Fresh Air Kid this Summer

The Fresh Air Fund is looking for host families in Delaware. If you'd like to be part of this program for inner city children, click here for more information.

All Big Birds are Not Yellow

Our own Dave Prothero and crew landing at an airshow in Berlin.

A Musical Thank You

A very special thank you to Rev. Karen Moore for blessing us with a wonderful interlude on her Native American flute this past weekend.

Thrills and Chills

Turn your world upside down and join the Confirmation Class Reunion trip to Hershey Park on Thursday, July 8.

All Confirmands are invited to spend the day (8am-8pm) at Hershey Park. Reservations must be made by Sunday, July 4. Group rates apply, exact admission price to be determined.

Email us for a flyer and a permission slip.

Event Cancellation

Today's "Prepping for College" seminar has been cancelled.

NOTE - Only the event has been cancelled; students should still proceed to college in the fall and parents should still plan on converting that now abandoned bedroom into a home theater with a huge, wall-sized screen.

FVBS 2010

Family Vacation Bible School (FVBS) will be held six (6) consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning June 30th. This year's theme will be "Egypt; Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace."

If you'd like to volunteer, in any capacity for any time frame, please email Tammy Young at tyoung@cornerstonedelaware.com and she will put you in touch with the right people for more information.

Prayer is #1

Yesterday was National Prayer Day and Cornerstone Church did its best to reach out to the community with drive thru prayer stations set up in the parking lot during the morning and evening commutes. Thank you to all the volunteers who gave of their time and talent to pray with their neighbors.

May I Take Your Order?

Thursday's drive-thru prayer got a mention in on the front page of today's Life section of the News Journal.

We will need your help to serve up a quick prayer an' a cup 'o Joe. Email Donna Billic at donnabillic@verizon.net if you have 30 minutes or an hour to spare May 6th during either drive time.

Vounteers Needed

Help us celebrate National Day of Prayer in a unique way. During the morning and afternoon hours on Thursday, May 6th the Congregational Care Team Ministry will offer "drive thru prayer" to all commuters on Route 896. We are need of prayer warriors, parking lot greeters and all kinds of volunteers. Please email Donna Billic for more information.

Dirty Car?

Get it clean at Scout Troop 902's

CAR WASH

Sat, May 1

10:00am-2:00pm

Shell Gas Station

Corner of Route 40 and Glasgow Ave (Old 896)

Room for Rent

One bedroom for rent near 273 and 13 in New Castle. Available immediately. Kids are okay and smoking is permitted outside. Tenant will have access to most of home. $500 per month. View at 35 Melanie Dr, New Castle or call Marianne at (302) 834-0374.

An Article by Stacey Ayars

Stacey Ayars, our friend and missionary in Haiti, had a recent ariticle publised in Men for Mission's magazine, Action, entitled, "Watch Haiti Find Wholeness." You can read the entire magazine and her full article, found on page 7, here.

Now is the Time to Band Together

Rock on! Join the Senior High Ministry on a road trip to Wyoming (DE) UMC for April 18th's "Battle of the Bands" from 4:00 until 7:00pm.

Email Bob or Dawn Wilson for more information and to obtain release forms.

New Eagle Scout

Congratulations to STEVEN TAYLOR, son of Debbie & Robert Taylor, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony last Saturday. Steven is with Troop 252.

He is Risen!

Hallelujah!

Good Friday Cross Walk

a Tisket a Tasket ...

Volunteer assemblers (L to R): Lexie Kachinsky, Crissy Carroll, Ginger Carroll, Coast Guard Lady and Joan Reynolds

(Photo by Melis Kachinsky)

A very big thank you to the volunteers who donated, assembled and delivered the goods to make up Easter baskets. The loving baskets were then shared with children in local womens' shelters.

Mini Walk for Jesus

The children of the Early Education Center took up Jesus' cross today on a Cross Walk. The kids marched around the Center and then to the three crosses at the back of the property where they participated in a prayer with Pastor Paul, Ms. Nikkie and the other teachers.

Our Youth Shine!

ABOVE: Yvonne Younger, Dist Lay Leader (l); Briana Dodds and Rev Dr William Fitzhugh Jr, Dist Superintendent

BELOW: Yvonne Younger (l), Timmy Derr and Rev Dr William Fitzhugh, Jr, Dist Superintendent

From the program: "We are pleased to honor Bri Dodds for her Christian character and leadership abilities among her peers ... (and) Timmy Derr because he is a leader in sharing the Good News of Jesus."

Congratulations to Briana Dodds and Timmy Derr for being recognized by the Wilmington District during their Laity Clergy Celebration held tonight at Cornerstone.

* Correction: Briana's name was incorrectly spelled in the original story. We apologize for this error. - LW

Enrollment Now Open

Now accepting enrollment for 2010-2011 school year in full day kindergarten and first grade. Call the Center for more information at (302) 836-6445 or click here.

Come Here, Watson

Are you ready to sleuth? Join us for a splendidy Holmes-like adventure this June at Cornerstone Summer Camp. Click here for more information and a registration form.

Home Alone II

Open your heart, your home and a lifetime of opportunities to a NYC child this summer. Host a 6- to 12-year "Fresh Air kid" from New York City for 10 days starting July 16 or August 10.

For more information contact Shamell Martin at (212) 897-8908 or visit their website here.

Counselor Volunteer Training

A Door of Hope is providing peer counselor volunteer training and
an in-depth overview of the ministry on April 16 and 17 at Hockessin Baptist Church.

We are looking for women who are called by God to join us in ministering to pregnant women and are willing to commit to four (4) hours a week for one year. We use free pregnancy tests, options counseling, material goods, and limited ultrasound as platforms to establish relationships, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, encourage and support.

• Fri, Apr 16 and Sat, Apr 17, 2010
• Hockessin Baptist Church, 505 Schoolhouse Rd, Hockessin
• 8:30am-4:00pm both days

Please call A Door of Hope Wilmington at (302) 998-9000 or the Newark office at (302) 737-5433 for more information or a volunteer interview.

In the News

Ryan and Michelle Burnes take on troubled youth with a new, old approach.


The couple were featured in today's News Journal about their mission to bring yoga classes to teens in Wilmington. Read the full article here.

Tonight's Lock In Cancelled

(Photo by Dawn Wilson)

The Senior High Ministry's lock-in scheduled for Fri, Feb 26 has been CANCELLED due to the inclement weather. Q? Email Dawn & Bob Wilson.

You Need to Know ...

Please join us this weekend and learn why "Your Life Has a Purpose." Choose from any one of our five (5) contemporary and identical service times.

Blue & Gold Banquet

You are cordially invited to attend Cub Scout Pack 902's Blue & Gold Banquet on Saturday, February 27 at Cornerstone Church.

Dinner will served immediately after the ceremony, which starts at 3:00pm.

RSVP Sam Ferguson by Mon, Feb 22

Oh, Yum!

Was that a good breakfast or what! The Boy Scouts served up a humdinger of pancake breakfast Sunday.

And how much did we consume, you ask?

• 900 eggs
• 75 lbs of pancake mix
• Over 1,000 sausage links
• 9 gallons of maple syrup

Thank you, Troop 902 and Pack 902!

Come Early, Come Hungry!

The Boy Scouts will be serving up their famous FREE Pancake Breakfast this Valentine's Day Sunday before all service times. Bring your whole family and enjoy this annual treat cooked up by the boys in brown of Troop 902. In fact, why not invite someone who's been cooped up the last few days and would love a nice, hot breakfast!

Campus Remains Closed Thu, Feb 11

Cornerstone Church, Early Education and Senior Centers will remain closed Thu, Feb 11. However, the parking lot is expected to be clear by mid-morning should you require access to the building.

TUE, FEB 9 AS OF 10:30PM WEATHER UPDATE

Cornerstone Church, Early Education Center and Senior Center will BE CLOSED Wed, Feb 10. All activites and meetings will be rescheduled.

Ayars Haiti Update Newsletter

(Clicking on each image will open it in a pop up window making it much easier to read)

CEEYC WILL BE Open Mon Feb 8 at 8:30am

Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center will open Mon, Feb 8 on a two-hour delay.

All day care is available starting at 8:30am (written as of 2:45pm Sunday). For the most current information, please tune to WSTW 93.7FM or visit them online here.

Snow White and the Seven Drifts

Our hats off to the volunteers of the Property Management Ministry team for digging out the Church. PW, Ed Baker and Dave Prothero's team had a montainous task in clearing almost two feet of the white stuff, but they were up to the challenge Sunday. Looks like everything will be back to normal come Monday morning.

Church Services Cancelled

Due to the State of Emergency still in effect, Cornerstone Church has CANCELLED all weekend services and activities.

Pastor Paul's weekly phone call (you may hear his message, in its entirety, by followling the link in this blog's right hand column) suggests you spend some of your time reflecting on prayer and reading Exodus (an excellent online source would be http://www.biblegateway.com/).

Soup d' sure

Evidently, there was a huge outcry for the All-American Cheeseburger soup recipe. Here it is:

Click on image to open it up in a new window.

Weather or Not

How do we know if there will be church or not? As a general rule, UNLESS a STATE of EMERGENCY is declared, by Governor Markell, there will be church services. As always, you and the safety of your family should be considered before venturing out anywhere.

We will always make every attempt to post the latest weather issues concerning Cornerstone Church right here on the blog or you can FAN us on Facebook (which you can configure to be sent to your phone). And, remember to listen for Pastor Paul's usual Saturday phone call (if you don't regularly receive a weekly voice message, dial the church office at 836-2862 to double-check your phone number is in the database).