Not only is Jesus the Resurrection and the Life, Jesus is the Good Shepherd. In the Bible, sheep are referred to more than any other animal. There must be lessons for us to learn from them. Yet how much do we know about sheep? I've learned a few new facts that I'll be sharing in my sermon on Sunday.
More importantly, I'll be sharing about Jesus, the Good Shepherd. How comforting to know that Jesus loves and cares for us like a shepherd cares for their flock. In a world that encourages us to stand on our own, figure life out ourselves, and always make good decisions, Jesus offers us guidance, provision, correction and protection. We don't have to go life alone for Jesus is our Good Shepherd and we are part of His flock. What a blessing!
Join us Sunday as we get more real about ourselves and Jesus. Invite someone to join you. And
remember the Take 30 service tonight at 6:30. Sit and rest and refresh your soul.
Rev Sandy, Pastor
I long for the day that there is liberty and justice for everyone and events such as Pride will be no more. But until then, we press on as we do the work of justice. I say let's do it with style! I am so excited about our Pride Team. Under the leadership of our Intern, Lisa Kelson, 30 people are working together to make our presence known both Saturday and Sunday.
We'll have a booth at the park on Saturday, staffed with smiling faces throughout the day. The Board will have 50/50 Raffle tickets available. Our fabulous float will color the parade route with pride and will reflect the wonderful diversity of our congregation.
The Sunday Pride service was planned by Lisa and she will be preaching for the first time at Cornerstone. There's some wonderful music and videos and even a little Lady GaGa at the end! We'll break bread together and then head back to the park for volleyball. So invite someone to join you. I will be consecrating communion and I would love to welcome some new people to the table of forgiveness and love. Get your pride on and celebrate! You are included, affirmed, and fabulous!! Let it out and let it shine!!!
Rev Sandy, Pastor
The service Sunday was awesome. From the music, to the puppet show, to the sermon and communion, the service continues to touch lives via the Internet. I have received so many messages asking me to thank Cornerstone for the service. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Special thanks to Michael and Rick. They donated and arranged most of the beautiful flowers for Easter. Jim helped with some of his personal plants and flowers. And what about those beautiful red flowers from the backyard of the Fellowship House! They were sticking. Rick and Mike were also the lead on the brunch after the service. Delicious! I know Melissa cooked the tomato gravy and others helped. And last but not least, all of the hard work done on the building and grounds. The campus was smiling with the tender loving care and I thank all of you for giving of your time, talent, and treasure.
I am in Georgia this Sunday, officiating at my cousins wedding. I will be with you in spirit as I watch the broadcast. I know Rev Lee will be a blessing in my absence. Let someone know that they belong at Cornerstone!
Rev Sandy, Pastor
During the season of Lent our focus was on change. This Sunday we celebrate the greatest change the world has ever known! Easter is about so much more than bunnies and baskets and eggs. Easter is about so much more than flowers, hats and new outfits. While there's nothing wrong with such things, I want to know there's so much more.
Because of Easter we can change how we live our lives both physically and spiritually. In MCC we seek to transform ourselves as we transform our world. That's a bold and very achievable mission because of God's resurrection power. There's a beautiful scripture that promises that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in our mortal bodies. Think about the power that is in you to change and transform your life. Join us Sunday at 10:45am as we celebrate Easter and how it changes everything, even us.
Rev Sandy, Pastor
