Pastoral Note—15th Anniversary Auction and Financial Update

Dear Cornerstone Family,

We’re only one week away from the 15th anniversary celebration of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, but the festivities have already begun!

Our 15th anniversary silent auction is live now online and runs through 6:00 p.m. on November 22. Every auctioned item was donated by Cornerstone members, and the collection is as creative and generous as our church family––original artwork, one-of-a-kind Cornerstone memorabilia, photo sessions, pickleball lessons, a 3lb chocolate turkey, and much more. To view all the items and to place bids, go to last week’s Life at Cornerstone email or click here.

The money raised through this silent auction will go toward the purchase of new beautiful lights for our historic chapel. That’s right, every bid will help brighten the chapel; the space where we’ve worshiped, prayed, and met with the Lord these last 15 years.

Keep an eye on the auction site for real-time bidding updates. Someone may outbid you, so check back often and be ready to raise your bid on the items you love! The auction closes at 6:00 p.m. sharp on November 22. Winners will be announced live at the anniversary celebration, and you can pick up your items in person before you head home. Don’t miss the fun! Place your bids, invite your friends, and join us on November 22 as we give thanks for 15 years of God’s faithfulness!

As we celebrate 15 years, we also give thanks to God for His faithful provision. Month after month, He has met Cornerstone’s needs through the generous giving of His people. We are deeply grateful for each of you who gives cheerfully and sacrificially.

With the final weeks of the year ahead, the finance team wants to share an important reminder: A significant portion of our annual budget comes in during the months of November and December. Strong giving over these next two months is vital to finishing the year well and to carrying our ministry forward into 2027.

As you prayerfully consider your year-end giving, we humbly ask that you remember Cornerstone. Whether through your regular offering or a special year-end gift, every contribution is an act of worship and an investment in the work God is doing among us. Thank you for your faithful partnership in the gospel.

 
 

*YTD Facilities Expense includes $70,683 in costs written off to Future Expansion (against an annual budget of $60,000) in conjunction with the contemplated purchase of the Corn House property next door.

Your servant,

 
Nate Shurden

Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

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