Dear Cornerstone Family,
Thank you, thank you for prayerfully participating in our recent officer nomination season. I’m pleased to report that fourteen men have stepped forward and accepted their officer nomination. The fourteen are Jonathan Eby, Matt Johnston, Eric Smith, Will Tice, Jeff Kremer, Lester Farwell, Al Adams, Mike Kretsinger, Dan Apple, Craig Westerbeek, David Horn, Jason Crook, Nic Lane, and Chris Holder. Please begin praying for these men and their families as they enter officer training and seek to discern the Lord’s call.
Well, it’s the month of November, and you know what that means. Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I trust you’ve made plans (or are beginning to make plans) to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. The Shurden’s will make their annual pilgrimage to Mississippi to visit family. I can hardly wait to see everyone, and to taste the turkey and dressing, the sweet potato casserole, and, yes, the pecan pie.
But before we hit the road, we’re looking forward to kicking off Thanksgiving week by celebrating God’s goodness with you at our annual Thanksgiving and Anniversary Service on Sunday, November 23. I have chosen a special text for that day, and I am quite sure we’ll sing many thanksgiving favorites. We will also have the privilege to hear several personal testimonies from the Cornerstone faithful about how the Lord has shown up in their lives this year. It’s going to be special. Don’t miss it!
In addition to the testimonies that will be shared in worship on November 23, we have set aside the Sunday School hour for a special time of informal congregational sharing and giving thanks. I’m calling it A Sacrifice of Praise. We will gather in the chapel and open the floor for anyone who wants to share a story of God’s faithfulness.
In preparation for November 23, please take time to review your life. Identify and reflect on different ways you’ve witnessed the presence and power of God in your life this year. Then, prepare to step forward that morning and share a story. Whether 20 seconds or two minutes (we want to keep them brief so many can share), we want to encourage one another in the faith and rejoice in God’s goodness to us.
So, I ask you, “How will you give praise to God on November 23?”
Your servant,
