CONNECTIONT H E C O R N E R S T O N E

REGULAR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY A GREAT GOD

2009 • MAY • 2009

Meet Scott Weber

This month we’ll get to know more about Marysvilleresident Scott Weber. A Susquenita grad, Scottwent to ITT Tech for a while, and currently works

for Rite Aid as a field support representative. He foundCornerstone while attending a leadership conference withTony and Lauren DeLellis. Scott says, “The Sunday morn-ing service that weekend really impacted me. I alwaysknew about God, coming from a Catholic background, butI never really knew Jesus. I dedicated my life then, andTony and Lauren encouraged me to find a home church.”Scott’s been coming to Cornerstone since the summer of2007, and likes the fact that “the message is never sugar-coated because I’m all about the truth. And the people areamazing!”

An awesome God“Besides just being alive,” Scott says, “God has blessed mewith the awesome friends that I’ve made over the last six-seven months. Working with the youth—it’s just awesomehow they impact my life, as much as me in theirs, I’msure. I’m just glad that God can use me to be there for theyouth when they need someone.”

“I’ve really been enjoying Sundays a lot lately,” Scott con-tinues. “I’ve been getting there early to be able to sit in onthe youth Bible study, then the service, and then havingsome ‘hang-out’ time with the youth and other friendsduring the day. And a few of us have a Bible study everyother Sunday. It’s just a time for fellowship and friends …getting together to study the Word, hang out, play games,just cut up and have a good time.”

Just relaxing“A good day is when I can wake up around 8:30–9,” Scottsays, “get some breakfast, do a little reading, hit the gymfor a bit, come back home, take care of some thingsaround the house, grab lunch, hang out with friends …play some tennis, volleyball, dodgeball, mini-golf, catch amovie. I’m happy at the end of the day—when everythingis kind of done, and winding down … as long as it’s beenproductive and I’ve accomplished something, or had somelate night time with friends.

“It’s pretty easy to relax at home. I live in the middle of the

woods.” Scott appreciates God’s creation around him.“There’s nothing like a clear starry night, the insects outsinging away, and I can hear the stream flowing across therocks … and then during the day, it’s birds chirping andbees buzzing.”

Self-analysisDescribing himself, Scott says, “I’m dependable, loyal. Itend to be an extrovert, but I can be kind of shy when I’maround someone new. Once I’m in a familiar environment,who knows what may happen!

“I wish I was more fearless. Right now,” Scott says, “I’mkind of trying to study Josh (Martin) and Megan (Latch-ford), who are really good at praying out loud in groups. Ijust really struggle and feel uncomfortable with that. I needto work on procrastination. I would really like to be able tobe reading one to two books a month. Hung by theTongue was the last book I read. Our words are very pow-erful—the power of the spoken word is huge. We areexactly in life where we are because of ourselves. Every-thing happens because we speak it into existence.”

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What he likesScott is a big afficionado of food—all kinds. “Food is justamazing in itself,” he says. “I love seafood, Chinese, Italian,bacon cheeseburgers … and the amazing Sweet OnionChicken Teriyaki sub from Subway!” Scott’s favorite smellrelates to food—the smell of chocolate in Hershey, or apizza place.

“I like all kinds of music. I have a pretty eclectic collectionof music, from all different genres,” Scott says. “I’ve beengetting into a lot of the Christian music scene, but stillenjoy a lot of the mainstream stuff. I’d say my favoritesinger of all time is Phil Collins. As for movies—a bigrange … but I’m definitely an action/comedy-type guy—not a big fan of thriller/gore. And my two favorite sportsright now are tennis and volleyball.”

He’s grounded …Scott credits his mom for her steady, strong character. “Mymom has always been the example when it came to beinga strong person, going out and doing whatever needs tobe done to provide and support for her family,” Scott says.“She would delay herself gratification and always put herkids before her. I respect her a lot for that and know thatnow that I’m older, I can make sure she is taken care ofand gets those things that she didn’t allow herself to haveyears ago.”

but ready to flyLooking ahead, Scott has some far-reaching plans, andtravel figures in there somewhere. “Europe is definitely onthe list of places to visit. I’d also like to travel around theworld, trying different foods and seeing different sites.”For something a little closer to home, Scott would like totry.sky diving. “That would be pretty cool,” he says.

New arrivalsSteve and Sue Smiley have added a third grandchild to the family. Daughter Becky and her husband, Brian, welcomed Karleigh Marie Shull March 13.

Avari Maddison joined the Horting family on March 20.She weighed 8 lbs. 3.2 ozs, and measured 19.5 inches.Congratulations to dad and mom, Brenton and Tawnya.

Jason and Sarah Bullers have a new son, Bastian Matthew,who arrived April 4.

Justin and Misty Stone welcomed their first child, AbigailLeann, who arrived April 9, weighing 7½ lbs. and measur-ing 17 inches.

“Somebody” said …“Somebody” said … a mother is an unskilled laborer.“Somebody” never gave a squirmy infant a bath.

“Somebody” said … it takes about six weeks to get backto normal after you’ve had a baby.“Somebody” doesn’t know that once you’re a mother,normal is history.

“Somebody” said … being a mother is boring.“Somebody” never rode in a car driven by a teenager witha driver’s permit.

“Somebody” said … if you’re a “good” mother, your childwill “turn out good.”“Somebody” thinks a child comes with directions and aguarantee.

“Somebody” said … “good” mothers never raise theirvoices.“Somebody” never came out the back door just in time tosee her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor’s kitchenwindow.

“Somebody” said … you don’t need an education to be aMother.“Somebody” never helped a fourth grader with his math.

“Somebody” said … you can’t love the fifth child as muchas you love the first.“Somebody” doesn’t have more than one child.

“Somebody” said … you know how to be a mother byinstinct.“Somebody” never took a 3-year-old shopping.

“Somebody” said … “good” mothers never yell at their kids.“Somebody’s” child never sent a baseball through a neighbor”s picture window.

“Somebody” said … a mother always adores her children.“Somebody” never tried to comfort a colicky baby at 3am.

“Somebody” said … a mother can do her job with hereyes closed and one hand tied behind her back.“Somebody” never organized seven giggling Brownies intoa cookie-selling brigade.

“Somebody” said … the hardest part of being a mother islabor and delivery.“Somebody” never watched her “baby” get on the bus forthe first day of kindergarten; or on a plane to go to war.

“Somebody” said … a mother can stop worrying after herchild gets married.“Somebody” doesn’t know that marriage adds a new son-or daughter-in-law to a mother’s heartstrings.

“Somebody” said … a mother’s job is done when her lastchild leaves home.“Somebody” never had grandchildren.

“Somebody” said … your mother knows you love her, soyou don’t have to tell her.“Somebody” isn’t a mother.

Just for the girls

Cornerstone’s annual Mother/Daughter Luncheon is Saturday, May 9 at the church. This year’s theme is “Hats of Blessing.” There is no cost,

but we’ll gratefully accept any dona-tions for the meal.

Invite your mother, grandmother, daughter, grand-daughter, and all those “in-laws”! Be sure to sign up with the names of those atten-ding (you and all your guests—needed for name tags) by May 2 on the sign-up sheet on the information kiosk or fill out and return the form below to either the church office orDolores Bennett. Questions? Call or e-mail Dolores (957-2829 or bennetts@countryilink.com).

WE’RE COMING TO THEMOTHER/DAUGHTER LUNCHEON!

The Cafe Cornerstone is open! The Cafe isdesigned to be a place where people can comeand hang out and connect with each other in a

casual, relaxing atmosphere during the week. It’s open tothe community and those at Cornerstone to use during theweek from 9am until 4pm. Along with the comfortableseating, we’ll have free coffee, snacks, free wireless Inter-net, and cable TV. Have a group of friends who need aplace to meet? Need access to the Internet for research orhomework? Bring your own laptop or use one at the Cafe.Stop in during your lunch hour and visit. You may evenfind Pastor Mike and Pastor Dan working there too. Helpget the word out in the community—the Cornerstone Cafeis the place to be!

Thanks so much to my wonderful family at Cornerstone for all the prayers, concerns, and thought-fulness during my recent sur-

gery and recovery. I truly believe in the power of prayer

and am pleased to announce that as of this moment, I am

cancer-free with no further treatments necessary.Please continue to keep me and my family in yourprayers as there will be more reconstructive surgeriescoming in the near future. I appreciate every one ofyou so very much. Thanks again and God Bless.

Ruthann Kyler

Those who can, do. Those whobelieve others can also, teach.John E. King

As you consistently do your best,the worst will never happen.B.C. Forbes

What we are hereafter dependsupon what we are after here.Bill R. Austin

To wish you were someone else isto waste the person you are.

Do not ask the Lord to guide yourfootsteps if you are not willing tomove your feet.

A big “Thank You” to the kitchen crew on Easter morning. Every-one pitched in to prepare a great breakfast for more than

100 hungry people. From cracking eggs to flipping pancakes

to making coffee to setting up tables and chairs—you guys did

a great job! And thanks also to everyone who broughtfood to share—it was much appreciated.

Pam Hoover

Last call

Time’s running out to get your informa-tion in for the

first edition of theCornerstone “Yellow Pages” section of thechurch phone/ad-dress directory. We’ll list people from the church congregation who are willing to offer their skills and talents to those in the Cor-nerstone family. If you own a business, list your companyinformation in the Cornerstone Directory. Are you thehandyman-type willing to help people with remodelingprojects or home repairs? Do you decorate cakes andcould bake one for a baby shower, wedding, or birthdayparty? Do you have firewood to sell? Or maybe you’d liketo make some money this summer mowing lawns anddoing yard work. Get your name and skill/talent listed inthe CCC Yellow Pages! Send your information to PamHoover (957-4944 or phoover405@embarqmail.com.Also starting in May, those with e-mail accounts willreceive monthly update mailings of the church direc-tory in PDF form. Paper copies will still be available onthe kiosk in the church lobby.

Eight Is Enough

Join Cornerstone’s “dinner” fellowship group and getto know more of your Cornerstone family! Eight IsEnough is a once-a-month fellowship where EIGHT

people (couples and/or singles over the age of 21) inrotating groups get together for dinner. When signing upyou can choose to be a “host” or a “guest.” The host makesthe meat/entrée; the other guests bring an appetizer orsalad, side dishes, and dessert as coordinated by the host.

Each month the “host” will contact the people on the list toset a date for the dinner. The host will determine whetheror not kids will be included. For example:

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4

Entrée Couple Friend #3 Couple Couple(Host) #1 Friend #4 #6 #8

Appetizer/ Couple Brother #1 Couple CoupleSalad #2 Brother #2 #7 #9

Side Friend #1 Couple Sister #1 CoupleDish Friend #2 #4 Sister #2 #10

Dessert Couple Couple Friend #5 2 Friendly#3 #5 Friend #6 Folks

… and so on for as many groups of eight as there are.Get the idea?! The groups rotate each month so you willfellowship with a different group of people each month.You do NOT have to sign up to be a host. Nor do you haveto sign up as a couple. You can sign up with a spouse orfriend or by yourself. Singles are more than welcome.(Pastor Mike wants to be in each group—not happeningthough!)

Please fill out and put the bottom of the information sheet(found at the Welcome Center kiosk) in the offering bas-ket, or contact Linda Daniel (582-3317 or flipdaniel@embarqmail.com) for more information. Good cooks,good food, good fellowship—a great combination!

Be a whistle-blower

Tim Sanville is the as-signor for the soccer officials chapter, and is

always looking for people who have an interest in soccer and officiate high school soccer games.Officials take a rules test and attend afew meetings. As an official, you canmake $105 each night for working ahigh school boys or girls JV/varsitysoccer game. You are always matchedup with an experienced official. Ifyou’re interested, contact Tim (834-4438 or tsanville@embarqmail.com).

Children’s Ministry Director

With all of the exciting growth within the Children’s Ministry,

we believe Cornerstone needs afull-time Children’s Ministry Director. We will begin recruiting activi-ties immediately, so please pray that God will provide theright person for the position.

Need a helping hand?

Tony Mannucci from Shermans Dale is offer-ing his services to peo-

ple who have difficulty getting out and around to do everyday tasks. Are you elderly, home-bound, or disabled, and maybe need someone to help with shop-ping (grocery or otherwise), a ride to appointments, or just a listening ear? Although Tony doesn’t attend Cornerstone (heattends Roseglen Brethren in Christ Church just down theroad), he has visited Cornerstone and has generouslyoffered his services to us. He’s available on Saturdays andSundays, and would be glad to help out as needed. Givehim a call Monday through Friday after 3pm at 636-1618.There’s “fun due” at the fondue

The 20 Somethings are planning a fondue andgame night on Friday, May 15 at 7pm at Tonyand Lauren DeLellis’ NEW home at 101

Greenbriar Drive in Marysville. (If you need directions,give Lauren or Tony a call.) What to bring? Games to share(there’s been requests for Dutch Blitz—if you haven’tplayed it, it’s CRAZY, but lots of fun!), fondue pots if youhave them, and your own meat to cook in the fonduepots! (Lauren can explain if you’ve never had fonduebefore.) Additional snacks are welcome too.

Let Lauren know if you’re interested in coming so they canhave enough food for everyone. Be sure and mark it onyour calendars!

Laughter for thesoul

Christian commedienne AnitaRenfroe will be bringing herspecial brand of humor to

the West Shore E-Free Church onSunday, May 3 and Monday, May 4 at7pm. Tickets are $15. Church secre-tary Patti Salisbury has preorderedtickets for a group of women from thechurch, but tickets are available up tothe time of the event. All women areencouraged to attend this fun evening!

Keeping up appearances

Enjoy working outside and keeping things growing and green? If you’re inter-

ested in helping to plant or tend thechurch landscaping, please give Mar-cia or Chuck Stoner a call (834-3430).

We would like to thank our Cor-nerstone family for all of the prayers, cards, visits, and words of encouragement that you

have showered us with over the past few months. We

are truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family. God

is good all the time!Chuck and Marcia Stoner

You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying,to run by running, to work by working; and just so youlearn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mereapprentice and the very power of love will lead you onto become a master of the art.St. Francis De Sales

While I enjoy going tomovies I considermyself a bit of a movie

critic. Oftentimes, because of mypersonality, I pick movies apartand think about the message theyare trying to send. Recentlymovies have become so pre-dictable and have lacked real cre-

ativity. A few weeks ago I reluctantly went to see the movieKnowing. I had been told the movie was about aliens andwas not that good. The alien part didn’t bother me—I kindof enjoy alien movies, but was afraid it would prove to besomewhat corny like the latest Indiana Jones movie.

When I saw this movie, however, I did not have the sameresponse as others who had shared their thoughts withme. When the movie was over I heard the lady in front ofme say to her husband and child that she was now afraidto go to church. Then Jen looked at Andy and me andsaid, “Why do I get the feeling we should go to a dinerand talk about this movie for a few hours?”

My immediate thought was, “How could someone watchthis movie and not notice the overwhelming Biblical paral-lelism in this movie?”

This movie was not accurate Biblically; however, therewere so many similarities and parallels to the Bible thatyou could not have missed it if you had read the Bible. I

ParallelsPastor Mike Jarrell

promised a few of my close friends that I would write ablog post with a brief review of the movie.

The movie begins with the professor (Nicholas Cage) stat-ing that everything happens by random chance and thatthere is no order or design to anything. He says that it’s alljust an accident and there is no purpose. Later we seeCage in a room with his son, who is watching film with hismother on it. His mother has died. The father/professorand his son have a conversation about life after death. It ismade evident that the father does not believe in heavenand it is implied that he is an atheist. The father apparentlydoes not have a relationship with his dad, who is a pastor.

When the movie ends, the professor believes in a purposeand thinks he is a prophet. He also reconnects with his dad.

I began to think about all of the “end of the world” filmsor alien movies over the past 15 to 20 years. It is interest-ing to me that before 15 to 20 years ago you didn’t hear awhole lot about end times or aliens, but suddenly it’s allover Hollywood. Could it be that Satan is using Hollywoodto get people used to the end times and the alien connec-tion? Could it be that when the rapture occurs and allkinds of people disappear off the planet that the immediateresponse will be “Aliens did it”? It may sound strange, butafter tons of people disappear off the face of the planet itwon’t seem too far-fetched.

(Go to Pastor Mike’s blog on the church Web site for theentire article/review.)

All ears

Did you miss a Sunday sermonor just want to hear it again?Pick up a CD of recent Sun-

day sermons or order a specific ser-mon. The sermons are recorded eachweek and available on CD. The lastthree sermon series are available: AreYou Kidding Me? ($7), The Book ofJames ($5), and If You Could Ask GodOne Question ($5). (The cost coversthe supplies so we appreciate thedonation.) See a greeter or pick oneup at the office window. We’ll gladlycopy one for you if it’s not available.

In the know

Church directories are available

containing the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of every-one who regularly attends Cornerstone. Starting in May, the Directory will also include a “business directory.” (See related article on page 3.) If you have new oromitted information to add, please con-tact Pam Hoover. Pick up your copyfrom the kiosk in the church lobby.Also starting in May, everyone with e-mail addresses will receive the Directo-ry via e-mail each month.

You will never be happy with what you want if you arenot happy with what you have.

Life shouldn’t be a journey to the grave with theintention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-pre-served body, but rather, to skid in broadside, thor-oughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly shouting,“Wow! What a ride! Thank You, Lord!”

WORLD/COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Simple needsDebbi Phillips

Please continue to share your blessings with the Perry County

families who use the local Food Bank. As of Monday, April 27, the Food Bank isat its new address—300A South Carlisle Street, New Bloomfield. The phone number has not changed—it’s still 582-5111.They are the new building up near the prison on the edgeof town. Let’s help them fill the building … and better yet… fill the cupboards of our neighbors in need!

Check below to see what’s needed in May, or bring what-ever you want. All donations are welcome! Place yourdonations in the purple plastic tubs in the lobby, and wewill deliver them to the Food Bank.

instant mashed potatoes, pasta, soups, red beets,canned peaches, canned pears, cereal, cake mixes andfrosting, pie filling, pie crust mixes

Fun for the wholefamily

Mark your calendars for Cor-nerstone’s “Fun in the Sun”on Saturday, May 16. Start-

ing at 11am and lasting till 4pm, day will be filled with fun for the whole

family. We’ll have face painting, some carnival

games, a dunk tank, inflatables (jousting and a moon

bounce), a cake walk, concerts featuring localartists, free food and

drinks, sno cones, pop-corn, classic cars on

display, the Duncan-non Fire Company’s fire truck, crafts—lots of fun for

everyone! Admission is free and all activities

are free. It’s a perfect eventto invite your friends and neighbors to!

For more information, or to getinvolved, contact Sarah Tech (578-3327 or sarahmtech@yahoo.com).

Looking for an adventure?

The Missions Team is organ-izing a one-week trip to Louisiana where Hurricane

Katrina left a devastating blow. Lives are still being rebuilt there, and we’d like to take a team of adults to be some helpful hands in that rebuilding process. The trip will be next year—2010—and will be either in thespring or the fall. We will determine the exact dates afterwe see how much interest there is from the Cornerstonefamily in going. So, if you’re interested in learning more,please contact Sarah Tech (578-3327 or sarahmtech@yahoo.com).

Get baking!

The Evangelism Team needs your help in

serving the commu-nity at our Fun in the Sun event on May 16. Donations of baked goods (cook-ies, brownies, Rice Krispy treats) areneeded, as well as cakes for the CakeWalk. Please contact Sarah Tech (578-3327 or sarahmtech@yahoo.com) orMaggie Simonton (497-4345 ormagsms19@hotmail.com) if you’dlike to serve in this way. (And, ifyou’ve never heard of a Cake Walk,we’d love to explain it to you!)

KWhen we have hope, we discoverpowers within ourselves we mayhave never known. Once we choosehope, everything is possible.Christopher Reeve

Circumstances and problems have changed. But deepinside, man hasn’t changed and the Gospel hasn’tchanged.Rev. Billy Graham

If you want to go places, you must either get behindand push or go in front and pull. If you stand to theside, you won’t go anywhere.

BTake a stand. Make a move. Start a revolution.Take a stand. Make a move. Start a revolution.

YOUTH AT CORNERSTONE

Ongoing youth activitiesYouth Meetings • Wednesdays 7–9pm—ALL teens ingrades 7–12 are invited to join us!

Venture • Sundays 9–10am

Going Deeper Small Group • Thursdays 7–8:30pm in theYouth Room—currently looking at other religions

Creation MeetingSunday, May 17 at 2pm

Everyone attending Creationshould attend this meeting

The Youth are having a cook-out at the church on Wednes-day, May 27 for Memorial

Day. Food and drinks provided—youthmembers should bring a snack toshare and a lawn chair.

Future choices Q&A

Graduation is just around the corner. What does your future hold? College? Career? Trade school? These decisions can be overwhelming

and confusing. We’re here to help! All current high schooljuniors and seniors and their parents are invited to join uson Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm in the Youth Room. We’llgo over topics like … How to choose a college. How do Idecide on a major? What to expect at college (academical-ly, socially, and spiritually). How can I find a Christian com-munity away from home? What if college isn’t right forme? What’s all this FAFSA and financial aid stuff? We’llhave a panel to answer your questions and put your mindat ease!

Panel members will include Tony DeLellis (graduate of Eliz-abethtown College); Megan Latchford (graduate ofLebanon Valley College and current graduate student atPenn State Harrisburg); and Maryann and Peter Camacci(parents who have gone through the process once and arejust starting the process again).

Mission...Philadelphia

What better city to show the love of Christ than thecity of Brotherly Love? In the month of August, agroup of youth students and leaders will hit the

road. Destination: Center City Philadelphia. We’ll be help-ing out inner city churches or organizations to reach peo-ple in the city, help to meet their basic needs, and intro-duce them to the love of Christ.

For more information on the missions trip, contact MeganLatchford (meganlatchford@hotmail.com).

National Day of Prayeris Thursday, May 7

(not necessarily just a youth activ-ity—everyone can participate!)

Don’t be pushed by your problems.Instead, be led by your dreams.

I have argued with God and gotten angry with God,and I think it’s permissible to do that. The only thingthat is not permissible is to ignore God.Kirk Douglas

So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, thenthey seem improbable, and then, when we summonthe will, they soon become inevitable.Christopher Reeve

Take a stand. Make a move. Start a revolution.Take a stand. Make a move. Start a revolution.YOUTH AT CORNERSTONE

Old, broken, or in-between

Broken cell phone? Old ink jet cartridges? We’ll take them off your hands. As an ongoing fundraiser, the Youth at Cornerstone are collecting old cell

phones, ink jet printer cartridges, MP3 players, and digitalcameras. Any condition (working, falling apart, or some-where in between) will do. Our first shipment of 84 printercartridges and 40 cell phones made well over $100. Dropoff any “donations” in the box in the church lobby.

Dealing with divorceA “support group” for teens dealing withthe divorce or separation of parents.

Sometimes decisions that parents make can totally rock your world. It’s hard to talk about it or

even come up with anything to say. It’s impor-tant to know that you’re not alone.

Who are we? A group of teenagers and some youth lead-ers that have one thing in common—we’ve all dealt withdivorce and separation in our families. We know the feel-ings of confusion and hurt.

What is “Dealing with Divorce?” We get together twice amonth (1st and 3rd Sundays from 3–5pm) to share, tovent, to encourage, and to let go. We talk and we listen. Welaugh and we cry. You don’t have to walk this road alone.

In May we’ll meet on the 3rd from 3–5pm at Megan’shouse. No meeting on the 17th. Check the Web site fordirections (cornerstone-efca.com. Click on Youth thenDealing with Divorce.)

Countdown to Creation 2009

We’re only a few months fromCreation 2009! Dive in withus for a week of fun, camp-

ing, music, and spending some qualitytime with the Creator of the Universe.Join us June 24–28.

If you missed the sign up, it’s not toolate! Talk to Megan. We may haveextra spots available. We want you tocome! Bible weekly

Having trouble spending timewith God? Think you’ll neverunderstand your Bible?

Don’t worry, help is on the way. Joinus for our weekly, online Bible study“Bible Weekly.” Each week we take alook at a new chapter of the Bible andpost our questions, thoughts, andcomments online. Visit bibleweekly.blogspot.com to join or click on thelink under the youth page on thechurch Web site.

Be yourself. Above all, let who youare, what you are, what you believe,shine through every sentence youwrite, every piece you finish.John Jakes

My blue-haired old aunts used to come up to me atweddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, tellingme, “You’re next.” They stopped after I started doingthe same thing to them at funerals.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Children’s fellowship groupsSonshine—for kids 3 to 5 years oldStephanie Morris, leader

Pebbles—for kids K thru grade 3Darla McNaughton, Jess Phillips, leaders

Rocks—for kids grade 4 thru 6Bonnie Morrison, Randy and Jessi Lentvorsky, Dean and JoAnnAdkins, Rich Baum, Joey Gallagher, Kevin Wilson, Randy and DebMorrison, Brian and Tracy Jones, leaders

Crocodile Dock: VBS Summer2009

Get ready for a Rockin’ Time at Cornerstone’s Vaca-tion Bible School! Come see Cornerstone Christ-ian Church transformed into a bayou July 20–

24 (VBS will be an evening event). An exciting adventureawaits kids from preschool through 6th grade. Get readyto discover God’s presence, power, love, life, and care.Mark your calendars now!

As we prepare for Crocodile Dock, teens and adults canhelp out in many ways. We will need many volunteers tohelp with decorations, food preparation, student leaders,registration, and much more. Decorating materials we needto make Cornerstone look like a Louisiana bayou are Span-ish moss, inflatable alligators, rope lights, green or bluematerial, fishing nets or other fishing equipment, lanterns,crates, greenery, and straw hats. They can be marked VBSand dropped off at the church office. If you need thematerials back, please include your contact information.

If you are interested in helping, please contact Cindy Der-sham (dersham@ptd.net or 834-5783) or StephanieMorris (robsteph@pa.net or 991-6672).

Christian day camp

Looking for a week-long day camp for your child in the middle of the summer—one with a Christian themewoven throughout all the usual fun camp activities?

Greater Perry Community Christian Academy is offering twoseparate weeks in July for children who have completedkindergarten through 5th grade. Sign up for one or bothweeks! Enrollment is limited. Call 567-9990 for more info

Kindergarten readiness

Do you have a child starting kindergarten in thefall? Would you like to be sure your child is readywith all the basics that help get children off to a

good start? Greater Perry Community Christian Academy(GPCCA) is offering a “Kindergarten Readiness Week” thissummer. All area schools—both PUBLIC and PRIVATE—have similar suggestions as to the basic skills that will helpchildren make a successful transition to school. Whether tohelp with socialization skills, developmentally-appropriateacademic skills, or to simply give your “soon-to-be-kinder-gartner” some added fun for a week in the middle of thesummer, enroll your child in KINDERGARTEN READINESSat GPCCA. Call 567-9990 for more info.

Yard sale/bake sale

In case you didn’t find everything you need (or want) atCornerstone’s yard sale last weekend, come on over toGreater Perry Community Christian Academy in Newport

on Saturday, May 2 from 8am–2pm! You can find lots of“goodies” and support a great school at the same time!Call 567-9990 for more info.

Remember to pray for …• our church• our Elders and Leadership Team• our men and women serving in the

armed forces• Darlene Miller• John Weibley• Henry Via• Chuck Stoner• Ruthann Kyler• Joan Rudy• Missy Parrish, Dee and Leny

Parrish’s daughter-in-law• Vickie Zeiders, Frank Hall’s daughter• Kathy Baker

Worship helpersMay 3Greeters (9am) Rock/Kevin Wilson/Lisa Laird/Della Dudley/Angie Black

(10:30am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Jena Harrison/Helen French/Charlotte BarrettUshers (9am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Derek Smith/Roger Hockenberry

(10:30am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Gretchen Bicking/Rob MorrisNursery (9am) Jenna Lock/Maureen Cleaver

(10:30am) Lauren Haines/Jean Mock/Mackenzie ShultzCh. Church (Toddlers) Jessica Phillips/Mary StumpCh. Church (4–5 yrs) Jena Harrison/Heather StackhouseCh. Church (K–3rd) Stephanie HippmanCh. Church (4–6th) Jan McDonaldHospitality Jen Ebersole/Nina CollinsSet-Up Crew Steve/Tony/Barry/Rob/Paul H/John/Jim/Paul MMay 10 • Mother’s DayGreeters (9am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Lisa Nearhood/Angie Black

(10:30am) Rock/Dennis & Kim Hutcheson/Gretchen BickingUshers (9am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Derek Smith/Roger Hockenberry

(10:30am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Gretchen Bicking/Rob MorrisNursery (9am) Sue Martinez/Jerry Myers

(10:30am) Nicole Fry/Jeniece Goshorn/Stephanie MorrisCh. Church (Toddlers) Jen EbersoleCh. Church (4–5 yrs) Tammy & Brian RichwineCh. Church (K–3rd) Ruthann KylerCh. Church (4–6th) Dolores BennettHospitality Diane Shearer/Wendy HofferSet-Up Crew Kevin/Candice/Barb/Cobrette/Jackie/Tom/VaughnMay 17Greeters (9am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Della Dudley/Allyson McCollum

(10:30am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Marcia Stoner/Lisa HockenberryUshers (9am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Derek Smith/Roger Hockenberry

(10:30am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Gretchen Bicking/Rob MorrisNursery (9am) Krista Hess/Sue Smiley

(10:30am) Melanie Boyer/Tammy Boyer/Karen HockenberryCh. Church (Toddlers) Jean MockCh. Church (4–5 yrs) Marcia & Keith WilsonCh. Church (K–3rd) Randy & Jessi LentvorskyCh. Church (4–6th) Deb MorrisonHospitality Patti Salisbury/Barb BardoleSet-Up Crew Steve/Tony/Barry/Rob/Paul H/John/Jim/Paul MMay 24Greeters (9am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Angie Black/Lisa Nearhood

(10:30am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Sandy Freysinger/Angie BlackUshers (9am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Derek Smith/Roger Hockenberry

(10:30am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Gretchen Bicking/Rob MorrisNursery (9am) Jim & Cindy Dersham

(10:30am) Courtney Smith/Casey Dersham/Mary StumpCh. Church (Toddlers) Pam Moore/Rachel SchlachterCh. Church (4–5 yrs) Mike & Paula KlingerCh. Church (K–3rd) Tammy SheibleyCh. Church (4–6th) Jan McDonaldHospitality Pam Hoover/Sue MartinezSet-Up Crew Kevin/Candice/Barb/Cobrette/Jackie/Tom/VaughnMay 31Greeters (9am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Pam Hoover/Angie Black

(10:30am) Rock/Roger Hockenberry/Marcia Stoner/Deb Morrison/Kendra MartinUshers (9am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Derek Smith/Roger Hockenberry

(10:30am) Frank/Rock/Dean Lucia/Barry Bennett/Gretchen Bicking/Rob MorrisNursery (9am) Nicole Fry/Casey Dersham

(10:30am) Mackenzie Shultz/Jeniece Goshorn/Elizabeth GroffCh. Church (Toddlers) ___________________Ch. Church (4–5 yrs) Candice BurnsCh. Church (K–3rd) Brenton & Tawnya HortingCh. Church (4–6th) Jan McDonaldHospitality Nina Collins/Wendy HofferSet-Up Crew Steve/Tony/Barry/Rob/Paul H/John/Jim/Paul M

Just a reminder to everyone on the list—your commitment to serve isimportant. If you’re scheduled and can’t be there, PLEASE ASK SOME-ONE TO FILL IN FOR YOU. Thanks!

Needing prayer?

Cornerstone’s prayer ministry, headed by Michelle Truitt,

meets the second Wednes-day of every month at 8:15pm in thepurple room. Do you have a heart forthis ministry and feelled to pray for the needs of the Cornerstone congregation, the community, and the world? Join Michelle and others and lift our concerns in prayer.

Wednesday Family NightsMay 6Hospitality Jen EbersoleNursery Crystal Groff/Marcia StonerMay 13Hospitality Jerry MyersNursery Jerry Myers/Sue MartinezMay 20Hospitality Barb BardoleNursery Mary Stump/Rachel SchlachterMay 27Hospitality Pam HooverNursery Marcia Stoner/Katie Hammarberg

The past is a place of reference,not a place of residency.Willie Jolley

Just because I cannot do every-thing does not give me the right todo nothing.

O happy day!When you see someone who has abirthday or anniversary this month,wish them a happy day, or send thema card. It’s nice to be remembered onyour special day. If your birthday oranniversary wasn’t listed, please letPam Hoover know the date and youwon’t be missed next time.May 4.......Samantha CurtisMay 5.......Austin SheibleyMay 9.......Denise Smith, Karissa BlackMay 11.....Paul Handke, Tammy BoyerMay 12.....Stephanie Morris, Carol

RaudenskyMay 13.....Becky Smiley, Shane PhillipsMay 17.....Ethan Haines, Austin CristMay 19.....Scott RothermelMay 21.....Nancy LuciaMay 22.....George DeLellisMay 23.....Jasmin BullersMay 25.....Daryl Phillips, Leny ParrishMay 27.....Lauren HainesMay 28.....Presley WilsonMay 29.....Reed Kyler, Hunter HessMay 31.....Joey Gallagher, Kaitlyn Phillips

CONNECTING AT CORNERSTONE

I do, I do!May 9.......11th–Pam and Rich HooverMay 13.....3rd–Brian and Jen EbersoleMay 14.....26th–Steve and Susan Smiley

and Lynn and Scott Rothermel.21st– Diane and Jeff Shearer

May 15.....6th–Ken and Angie BlackMay 20.....48th–Dave & Carol WilfongMay 21.....15th–Tim and Crystal GroffMay 24.....12th–Rob and Steph Morris

Getting together

The Christian Chicks con-tinue to get together at7pm every Wednesday

night in the Purple Room forfellowship, Bible study, and prayer. The Chicks will be going to New Blooms on Wednesday, April29 for a “planter” class, before begin-ning a Biblical study on healthy living. Contact Michelle Truitt (mltruitt@countryilink.net or 582-2663) with ideas for the Chicks.

Over 50—but not over the hill

The Over 50s Group will meet at the

Ranch House at 9am onThursday, May 28 for their monthly breakfast.

Check the Information Kiosk in the church lobby for the handout of Over 50s events plannedfor 2009. There’s sure to be something fun going on!

May’s event is a trip to tour the Hershey Gardens andthe Antique Auto Museum on May 31 (note datechange from flyer on kiosk). Cost is $9 for each attraction,with dinner at a local restaurant. Sign up by May 24 orcontact Dolores Bennett (957-2829 or bennetts@countryilink.net).

Are you interested in receiving Cornerstone’s monthly news-

letter, being added to Cor-nerstone’s e-mail distribution list, or tothe church directory? These resourcesare a great way to keep up with Cor-nerstone events, learn more aboutCornerstone, and to make contact withother church attenders and members.Please stop by the Welcome Centerkiosk to sign up for what you’re inter-ested in! You may also provide yourinformation to Pam Hoover (phoover405@embarqmail.com) or Patti Sal-isbury (cornerstonecc@embarqmail.com) and you’ll get connected!

Check out the church Web site—www.cornerstone-efca.com. Any infor-mation to be placed on the Web siteshould be sent to the church office atcornerstonecc@embarqmail.com.

If one asks for success and pre-pares for failure, she will get backthe situation she has prepared for.Florence Scovel Shinn

Volunteers needed!

As we continue to grow in numbers, so do our min-istries and the need for people to connect and

help out as volunteers. Here are some areaswhere you can plug in!

Children’s ChurchLove kids? We need you! If you love working with children, we have open-ings for teachers and assis-tants for Children’s Church—classes for 2–3-year-olds, 4–5-year-olds, and 4th–6th grade. Lesson plans are always provided and are easy to prepare. Our kids love to hear stories about our Lord and so much fun to teach! If you are interested inlearning more, please contact Krista Hess (kristahess@hotmail.com or 582-3869), Jan McDonald (JBMcCPA@aol.com or 834-2036), or Cindy and Jim Dersham(834-5783 or dersham@ptd.net). Please help teachour youngest blessings about Jesus!

GreetersAre you interested in getting to know your fellow worship-pers and meeting visitors checking out Cornerstone for thefirst time? If you love to smile and enjoy people … thegreeting ministry might be for you! If you would like totalk about becoming a greeter, please contact Angie Black(834-9968 or mullen74@msn.com) for more details.

Set-up crewsWe’re looking for peopleto help out our Sunday morning set-up crews.If you’re willing to set up chairs Sunday morning before wor-ship and tear them down after the services, please contactDaryl Phillips (834-5069) or Tim Groff (582-8533).We’d like to have four or five teams of five to six people soyou would only set up one weekend a month.

Cooking mealsLike to cook? Looking for a way to serve others? Then we have theperfect opportunity for you! Use your talent to serve others in our church family going through a dif-ficult time. The Missions Team’s Helping Hands ministry can use you to cook for thoseexperiencing illness, hospitalization, surgery, or other trial.If you would like to learn more about how you can beinvolved, please contact Courtney Smith (254-0515 orcsmith@countryilink.net).

State resourcesMortgage help for the joblessGovernor Rendell is directing $5 million to mortgage assis-tance through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’sHomeowner’s Emergency Assistance Program (HEMAP)so recently unemployed workers can keep their homeswhile they are retraining and finding new jobs. For moreinformation on HEMAP and other mortgage assistance andrefinancing programs, visit www.phfa.org.

Expanded help for job-seekers Pennsylvania CareerLink centers are expanding operationsto help workers find jobs and employers find workers. Formore information, visit www.cwds.state.pa.us.

COBRA insurance coverage changes Pennsylvanians who have been laid off from their jobs maybe eligible for a 65 percent reduction in ConsolidatedOmnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health insur-ance premiums. For details on who is a COBRA “qualifiedbeneficiary” and more information on the program, visitwww.dol.gov/ebsa/COBRA.html.

Free legal information to senior citizensThe Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline, a toll-free,statewide, legal information, advice, and referral service, isavailable for Pennsylvania senior citizens (60 years andolder). Attorneys staff the telephone service at 1-877-PASR LAW (1-877-727-7529), Monday through Friday, from10am to 4pm. The helpline provides free legal information,advice and referrals on a variety of topics, including con-sumer problems (credit, debt, bankruptcy), health care(Medicare Part D), estate planning (wills, powers of attor-ney), pensions (government and private), family law(divorce, custody, domestic violence), and housing (land-lord-tenant, deeds, utilities).

2008 rent rebateThe rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians whoare age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 andolder; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Dead-line to apply is June 30. Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000)and information are available online at www.PaPropertyTaxRelief.com and by calling 1-888-222-9120.

Unemployment help

If you have been laid off from yourjob and have any questions aboutfiling or collecting unemployment,

Craig Pontz, assistant director for UIPrograms at the state Department ofLabor & Industry, has offered his help.Contact Craig during work hours at783-0605 or cpontz@state.pa.us.

Cornerstone Christian Church, an Evangelical Free Church • Michael Jarrell, pastor • Dan Hammarberg, associate pastor595 New Bloomfield Road • Duncannon, PA 17020 • 717.834.4641 • cornerstonecc@embarqmail.com

Come connect with us! • Route 274 two miles west of DuncannonVenture—9am • Fellowship—10am • Worship—9am and 10:30am

Questions, comments, or information, call 957-4944 or e-mail phoover405@embarqmail.com • Pam Hoover, editor

God is good—all the time!Cornerstone Christian Church is truly blessed. Pray for God to continue to bless us as we follow His will.

ATTEND. OFFERING CAMPAIGN BENEV. MISC.

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pledges as of April 19 $286,179.73

Right inside the main entrance is our WelcomeCenter kiosk. Greeters are nearby before andafter church if you have questions about anything

at Cornerstone or if you’re looking for a sign-up sheet, Ifyou’re a visitor, you can fill out our Connection Card andpick up a welcome gift. The Welcome Center kiosk servesas the main information center on Sunday mornings andthroughout the week. Check it out! You’ll find Announce-ment Sheets, the weekly Prayer Guides, sign-up sheets,extra newsletters, Youth Group announcements, churchdirectories. offering envelopes, and numerous otherbrochures and pamphlets. Didn’t get to church last Sun-day, and maybe missed something important (besides Pas-tor Mike’s message!)? Stop by during the week and pickup any needed information!

For your health

JoAnn Adkins, Cornerstone’sparish nurse, is available on the2nd Sunday each month to give

Blood Pressure Screenings in the church lobby from

10–10:30am. We have a number of opportunities throughout the week to get

a little exercise. Walk in the multi-purpose room

on Mondays, Wednesdays,and Fridays. If you are up for a bitmore of a workout, Leny and DeeParrish lead an aerobics class on Mon-day and Thursday evenings and Satur-day mornings. There is also pick-upbasketball on Monday nights. So getup, get moving, and get healthy!

The best leaders are those most interested in sur-rounding themselves with assistants and associatessmarter than they are. They are frank in admittingthis and are willing to pay for such talents.Amos Parrish

Never forget

Kinkora Pythian Home, a skilled nursing and personal care home, is looking for someone to facilitate an informal small group for veterans of all ages, on

a volunteer basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gettogether with the veterans living at Kinkora, develop rela-tionships, and relive some memories that define who theyare. If you are a veteran and have a spare afternoon eachweek or two, please contact Barry Schlosman at Kinkorabetween the hours of 8am and 4:30pm (834-4887) or athome after 4:30pm (834-9747 or enosidog@juno.com).

Back in Perry County

After staying with his daughter and son-in-law for a while, Henry Via is back in Perry County in the

assisted living wing at Kinkora. Henry is lookingforward to visits from friends or a chance to go out for ameal, and may need a ride to church if Tammy or Tomcan’t take him. Henry’s new address is Kinkora PythianHome, c/o Henry Via, Room 202, Duncannon, 17020. Hiscell phone number is 1-609-610-9674.