Dear Cornerstone Family,
Whenever we see a need in the body of Christ, we don’t immediately think, “We need to hire someone.” Instead, we look first to God’s people. The reason for that is the Scripture tells us that pastors, staff, and church leaders aren’t supposed to do all the ministry. Rather, their charge is “to equip the saints for the work of ministry” (see Ephesians 4:11-16).
Being a member of a church is not a spectator sport. Christ saved you to be an active member in the body of Christ meeting the needs of one another and the wider community. In fact, your spiritual vitality and health are inextricably tied to service in the church! If you’re a member of Cornerstone and haven’t yet stepped forward in service, we want to help you find a place to serve. Contact your shepherding elder and deacon. They are eager to help you locate an opportunity to serve in the church!
Speaking of service, one area of tremendous need in our body is in the care and discipleship of our precious covenant children. Under the leadership of Christy Shurden, Nursery Coordinator, and Meredith Suits, Children’s Director, a small army of volunteers have sacrificed their time, energy, and resources to serve our covenant children this year. I want to take a moment today to honor and express thanksgiving for our many teachers, assistants, and nursery workers who have ministered on Sunday morning and Wednesday nights this year.
As you read through the list of names, take time to give thanks for these dear servants. If you haven’t done so already, please consider writing a brief thank you note to those servants who have ministered to your family, letting them know how much their ministry has meant to you.
With that said, join me in giving thanks for: Talula Adams, Kelly Abercrombie, Randy & Suzann Allen, Barbie Bankes, Tristan Bankes, Sabrina Brewer, Martha Brooks, Mary Latta Brown, Hannah Burge, Ashleigh Chapman, Scott & Jordan Chapman, Faith Crampton, Debbie Coats, Kent Coughlin, Audrey Driskell, LaNita Eby, Lindsey Elliott, Katie Ewing, Alli Faulk, Lisa Fiedler, Julie Finch, Hannah Finch, Betsy Garland, Courtney Garrett, Mary Lynn Giles, James Goddard, Traci Hager, Linda Hart, Rebecca Hassee, Abigail Hicks, Bethany Holder, Karen Holland, Whitney Hunt, Emily Jebasingh, Hannah Johnson, Matt & Kimbra Johnston, Quinn Johnston, Nic & Kayce Lane, Ronda Laventure, Sean & Jonna Kelley, Julie Kesler, Kristen Lee, Lucy Lilly, Joe & Joy Marlo, Laurie Mee, Linda Mello, Jessica Michaud, Emily Mitchell, Allison Millard, Dierdre Noor, Celeste Nichols, Matt & Rachel O’Roark, Kris Paterson, Joanie Pittman, Tara Ralph, Dave Raymond, Andrea Roberts, Whitney Ruff, Kelley Shell, Lauren Smith, Jenna Smith, Bonnie Snyder, Sue Steffens, Rachel Taggart, Jenna Thompson, Lori Tice, Emily Tice, Laura Van Cleave, Carl & Eleanor Ware, Julie Webster, Jennifer Westerbeek, Debbie Whitney, Teresa Whitaker, and Sophia Wilbur.
Your servant,
