** Upcoming Events:

** Action Steps: Utilize Your Freedom To Follow Jesus

Step 1: Jesus the Way. The world will increase in wickedness, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. The Good News of Jesus will stand as a testimony to all nations. We know the way.  Matthew 24: 12-14

Step 2: Jesus the Truth. The truth should tell us we are sinners, saved by grace. When we admit the truth, we can live a life of freedom. We can turn from the world and see that Jesus is our truth. 1 John 1:8
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Step 3: Jesus the Life. Jesus is attempting to lead us to an eternity with Him. Eternal life is more important to Jesus than life here and now. “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

** Each Month of 2024 we are going to have a Christian principle that we will focus on. Christian Principle for July - Hope - “Choose to believe that a good outcome will happen and act accordingly.” Jesus and Lazarus:  (John 11:1-43)

** Baptisms - God held off the weather just in time for us to get in the water while it was still sunny and beautiful outside. It is always a brilliant miracle to see the joy on each face as they rise from the water, made into something a bit new. If baptism is something that the Holy Spirit is leading you to, please reach out to Pastor Mike.

**Grief Share Group - This will be a monthly group that will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. This is not a study, or a book, this is more of a support group. Pastor Mike is not a licensed counselor, but will be leading through questions and expressing our grief and walking along this path together. 

** AWAKEN is an event designed to equip you as a spiritual leader in your church and community.  This lay-center, worship-filled event is an excellent experience for you if you feel God working in your life and you want to be “all in.” Join us in Marysville, OH Sep 6-7 (Friday evening and all day Saturday) to learn how you can love and serve God more fully  Read more and register: https://alleghenywestgmc.org/awaken/

** The new website and email are active and are the new contact locations for all things Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff. https://www.cornerstonedegraff.org/ is online but still a work in progress. You are hopefully using the new [email protected] for the church email.

** There are positions available within the church for you to get involved and belong to this body of believers. Be prayerful over the possibilities that God is desiring to use you. 
- Administrative Council chairperson - in transition
- Meeting Secretary - one person
- Nominations volunteer - 1 spot still open
- We are also looking for a Lay Leader for the church!
There are many more ways in which you can get involved. Reach out to Pastor Mike with the ways in which God is calling you to be active!

​The active Facebook page is found at: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneDeGraff
The active YouTube channel is found at: https://youtube.com/@CornerstoneFellowshipDeGraff

** Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff is a Global Methodist Church, and we are in the Allegheny West Conference and you can visit their site at https://alleghenywestgmc.org/ if you are wanting more information!  All the videos from the Annual Conference are now posted on their website!

** G.R.A.C.E. notes for this week.

G.R.A.C.E. volunteers,

We will be serving lunch in the park this Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - unless food runs out before that end time.  

Thank you!

** Light Hours has been a great resource for our college age young people. If you are a college age person and would like a Bible study for your age group, let me know. We can get something started that fits your schedules!

** Our Cornerstone Women's group is planning to meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. The next meeting will take place on August 1st at 6:00 pm. 

** Our Cornerstone Men's group will be taking a break for summer. There are men looking to hold a Bible Study still, so reach out and see where you fit in!

** Looking for people to join a new small group. This group will meet once a month and will tackle a tough topic that takes some reflection. Think of it as a Bible study, but a little deeper! Want to go deeper? Let us know!

**Missions Moment - time to get involved! - we have been busy helping families in need within our community! We are also beginning to prepare for our annual free sale that is coming August 3rd. Donations and sorting will begin on Monday July 29 thru Thursday Aug. 1st. 

** If you would like to purchase a Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff shirt you can follow this link and purchase your Cornerstone Fellowship swag! -  https://exodus-shirt-company.myshopify.com/collections/cornerstone-fellowship-of-degraff

** We are now collecting Jello (mix or single serving) for the Five Loaves Food Pantry. We need 55 by Aug. 18th. They give out meals and food boxes Wed. Aug. 21st at 4:30 pm. If you would like to help carry boxes!

Birthday This Week:
Saturday - August 3rd - Janet Siders - 9636 Co. Rd. 11. DeGraff, OH 43318

This Week at the Church: - July 29th - August 4th

Monday: Church Open 10-12 / Free Sale Donations from 6-8
 
Tuesday: Church Open 10-12 / Free Sale Donations from 6-8

Wednesday: Bible Study - Hebrews at 10:00 am / Lunch In The Park 11:30 - 1:00 / Praise Practice 6:30 / Pastor Mike’s Quick Shots - Facebook and YouTube 8:00 pm / Free Sale Donations from 6-8

Thursday: Church Open 10-12 / Senior Lunch 11:00 / Free Sale Donations from 6-8

Friday:  Church Open 7-9 / AA Meeting at the church 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday: Free Sale 10:00 - 2:00

Next Sunday - August 4th - Steps of Faith - Love - Matthew 7: 7-14 / 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 / Psalm 19: 7-13 - Sunday School Classes 9:30 / Worship Service 10:30 / Communion

Two years ago we were On Mission! Worship - Reflect - Pray - Study - Serve - you can still use these methods! In 2023 we used the 5-S Method of Being The Church - Surrender - Surrounded - Spirit-Led - Self-Fed - Sent - We can still use the tools that we have been given to make sure that we have a fruitful relationship with God!

Please pray this week for those who are sick and need healing, and those who you can share the love of Christ with! Do not forget to pray for your church, your community, and your pastor.

** Upcoming Events:

** Action Steps: Identifying Your Place In The Body of Christ.

Step 1: Identify Your Spiritual Gifts. Romans 12:6, Ephesians 4:8, and 1 Corinthians 12:28
Step 2: Identify Your Talents. James 1: 2-3
Step 3: Receive Grace and Receive both Gifts and Talents. Romans 12:6; 1 Peter 4:10
Step 4: Find A Place to use your gifts and talents. 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11

** Each Month of 2024 we are going to have a Christian principle that we will focus on. Christian Principle for July - Hope - “Choose to believe that a good outcome will happen and act accordingly.” Jesus and Lazarus:  (John 11:1-43)

** Baptisms - God held off the weather just in time for us to get in the water while it was still sunny and beautiful outside. It is always a brilliant miracle to see the joy on each face as they rise from the water, made into something a bit new. If baptism is something that the Holy Spirit is leading you to, please reach out to Pastor Mike.

**Grief Share Group - This will be a monthly group that will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. This is not a study, or a book, this is more of a support group. Pastor Mike is not a licensed counselor, but will be leading through questions and expressing our grief and walking along this path together. 

** AWAKEN is an event designed to equip you as a spiritual leader in your church and community.  This lay-center, worship-filled event is an excellent experience for you if you feel God working in your life and you want to be “all in.” Join us in Marysville, OH Sep 6-7 (Friday evening and all day Saturday) to learn how you can love and serve God more fully  Read more and register: https://alleghenywestgmc.org/awaken/

** The new website and email are active and are the new contact locations for all things Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff. https://www.cornerstonedegraff.org/ is online but still a work in progress. You are hopefully using the new [email protected] for the church email.

** There are positions available within the church for you to get involved and belong to this body of believers. Be prayerful over the possibilities that God is desiring to use you. 
- Administrative Council chairperson - in transition
- Meeting Secretary - one person
- Nominations volunteer - 1 spot still open
- We are also looking for a Lay Leader for the church!
There are many more ways in which you can get involved. Reach out to Pastor Mike with the ways in which God is calling you to be active!

The active Facebook page is found at: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneDeGraff
The active YouTube channel is found at: https://youtube.com/@CornerstoneFellowshipDeGraff

** Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff is a Global Methodist Church, and we are in the Allegheny West Conference and you can visit their site at https://alleghenywestgmc.org/ if you are wanting more information!  All the videos from the Annual Conference are now posted on their website!

** G.R.A.C.E. notes for this week.

G.R.A.C.E. volunteers,

We will be serving lunch in the park this Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - unless food runs out before that end time.  

Thank you!

** Light Hours has been a great resource for our college age young people. If you are a college age person and would like a Bible study for your age group, let me know. We can get something started that fits your schedules!

** Our Cornerstone Women's group is planning to meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. The next meeting will take place on August 1st at 6:00 pm. 

** Our Cornerstone Men's group will be taking a break for summer. There are men looking to hold a Bible Study still, so reach out and see where you fit in!

** Looking for people to join a new small group. This group will meet once a month and will tackle a tough topic that takes some reflection. Think of it as a Bible study, but a little deeper! Want to go deeper? Let us know!

**Missions Moment - time to get involved! - we have been busy helping families in need within our community! We are also beginning to prepare for our annual free sale that is coming August 3rd. Donations and sorting will begin on Monday July 29 thru Thursday Aug. 1st. 

** If you would like to purchase a Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff shirt you can follow this link and purchase your Cornerstone Fellowship swag! -  https://exodus-shirt-company.myshopify.com/collections/cornerstone-fellowship-of-degraff

** We are now collecting Jello (mix or single serving) for the Five Loaves Food Pantry. We need 55 by Aug. 18th. They give out meals and food boxes Wed. Aug. 21st at 4:30 pm. If you would like to help carry boxes!

This Week at the Church: - July 22nd - July 28th
Monday: Church Open 10-12

Tuesday: Church Open 10-12

Wednesday: Bible Study - Hebrews at 10:00 am / Lunch In The Park 11:30 - 1:00 /  /  Pastor Mike’s Quick Shots - Facebook and YouTube 8:00 pm

Thursday: Church Open 10-12 / Senior Lunch 11:00 

Friday:  Church Open 7-9 / AA Meeting at the church 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Next Sunday - July 28th - Freedom To Love - John 8: 31-41 / Psalm 18: 1-6 - Sunday School Classes 9:30 / Worship Service 10:30 / Setup for Free Sale after church!

Two years ago we were On Mission! Worship - Reflect - Pray - Study - Serve - you can still use these methods! In 2023 we used the 5-S Method of Being The Church - Surrender - Surrounded - Spirit-Led - Self-Fed - Sent -We can still use the tools that we have been given to make sure that we have a fruitful relationship with God!

Please pray this week for those who are sick and need healing, and those who you can share the love of Christ with! Do not forget to pray for your church, your community, and your pastor.

** Upcoming Events:

** Action Steps: Receiving Freedom In Christ.

Step 1: Appropriating and Maintaining Freedom. The true Christian life avoids both legalism and license. Galatians 5: 1-16

Step 2: Your Position In Christ. You are not a helpless victim caught between two nearly equal but opposite heavenly superpowers. Satan is a deceiver. Only God is omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (always present) and omniscient (all-knowing). James 1: 2-3

Step 3: Winning the Battle for Your Mind. The battle is for our minds, which is the control center of all that we think and do. So we must take our thoughts captive to the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 10:5
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Step 4: You Must Choose. Your freedom will be the result of what you choose to believe, confess, forgive, renounce and forsake. No one can do that for you. 1 Peter 2:16

** Each Month of 2024 we are going to have a Christian principle that we will focus on. Christian Principle for July - Hope - “Choose to believe that a good outcome will happen and act accordingly.” Jesus and Lazarus:  (John 11:1-43)

** Baptisms - God held off the weather just in time for us to get in the water while it was still sunny and beautiful outside. It is always a brilliant miracle to see the joy on each face as they rise from the water, made into something a bit new. If baptism is something that the Holy Spirit is leading you to, please reach out to Pastor Mike.

**Grief Share Group - This will be a monthly group that will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. This is not a study, or a book, this is more of a support group. Pastor Mike is not a licensed counselor, but will be leading through questions and expressing our grief and walking along this path together. 

** AWAKEN is an event designed to equip you as a spiritual leader in your church and community.  This lay-center, worship-filled event is an excellent experience for you if you feel God working in your life and you want to be “all in.” Join us in Marysville, OH Sep 6-7 (Friday evening and all day Saturday) to learn how you can love and serve God more fully  Read more and register: https://alleghenywestgmc.org/awaken/

** The new website and email are active and are the new contact locations for all things Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff. https://www.cornerstonedegraff.org/ is online but still a work in progress. You are hopefully using the new [email protected] for the church email.

** There are positions available within the church for you to get involved and belong to this body of believers. Be prayerful over the possibilities that God is desiring to use you. 
- Administrative Council chairperson - in transition
- Meeting Secretary - one person
- Nominations volunteer - 1 spot still open
- We are also looking for a Lay Leader for the church!
There are many more ways in which you can get involved. Reach out to Pastor Mike with the ways in which God is calling you to be active!

The active Facebook page is found at: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneDeGraff
The active YouTube channel is found at: https://youtube.com/@CornerstoneFellowshipDeGraff

** Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff is a Global Methodist Church, and we are in the Allegheny West Conference and you can visit their site at https://alleghenywestgmc.org/ if you are wanting more information!  All the videos from the Annual Conference are now posted on their website!

** G.R.A.C.E. notes for this week.
G.R.A.C.E. volunteers,

We will be serving lunch in the park this Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - unless food runs out before that end time.  

Thank you!

** Light Hours has been a great resource for our college age young people. If you are a college age person and would like a Bible study for your age group, let me know. We can get something started that fits your schedules!

** Our Cornerstone Women's group is planning to meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. The next meeting will take place on July 17th at 6:00 pm. 

** Our Cornerstone Men's group will be taking a break for summer. There are men looking to hold a Bible Study still, so reach out and see where you fit in!

** Looking for people to join a new small group. This group will meet once a month and will tackle a tough topic that takes some reflection. Think of it as a Bible study, but a little deeper! Want to go deeper? Let us know!

**Missions Moment - time to get involved! - we have been busy helping families in need within our community! We are also beginning to prepare for our annual free sale that is coming August 3rd. Donations and sorting will begin on Monday July 29 thru Thursday Aug. 1st. 

** If you would like to purchase a Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff shirt you can follow this link and purchase your Cornerstone Fellowship swag! -  https://exodus-shirt-company.myshopify.com/collections/cornerstone-fellowship-of-degraff

** We are now collecting Jello (mix or single serving) for the Five Loaves Food Pantry. We need 55 by Aug. 18th. They give out meals and food boxes Wed. Aug. 21st at 4:30 pm. If you would like to help carry boxes!

This Week at the Church: - July 15th - July 21st
Monday: Church Open 10-12

Tuesday: Church Open 10-12

Wednesday: Bible Study - Hebrews at 10:00 am / Lunch In The Park 11:30 - 1:00 /  /  Pastor Mike’s Quick Shots - Facebook and YouTube 8:00 pm

Thursday: Church Open 10-12 / Senior Lunch 11:00 / Cornerstone Women 6:00 pm

Friday:  AA Meeting at the church 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Next Sunday - July 21st - Freedom To Serve - Ephesians 4: 1-16 / Psalm 146 - Sunday School Classes 9:30 / Worship Service 10:30

Two years ago we were On Mission! Worship - Reflect - Pray - Study - Serve - you can still use these methods! In 2023 we used the 5-S Method of Being The Church - Surrender - Surrounded - Spirit-Led - Self-Fed - Sent - We can still use the tools that we have been given to make sure that we have a fruitful relationship with God!

Please pray this week for those who are sick and need healing, and those who you can share the love of Christ with! Do not forget to pray for your church, your community, and your pastor.

** Upcoming Events:

** Action Steps: As we begin to look at our freedom in Christ, may we remember how to maintain a pursuit of God's truth!
Step 1: Prepare your heart and mind to respond faithfully. Keep focused on how our thoughts lead us to God's truth. (Philippians 4:8)
Step 2: Meditate on the Word of God. We are to meditate on the Word of God and keep it close to our hearts. (Joshua 1:8)
Step 3: Ask God to enable you. God is willing and able to help us stay focused on Him and His truth in our lives. (2 Thessalonians 1:11)

** Each Month of 2024 we are going to have a Christian principle that we will focus on. Christian Principle for July - Hope - “Choose to believe that a good outcome will happen and act accordingly.” Jesus and Lazarus:  (John 11:1-43)

** Baptisms - I know that we have moved our open baptism date to July 14th but I am already seeing thunderstorms in the forecast. For now we will be a full go for baptisms this Sunday, with a potential reschedule looming due to the weather. Stay tuned! My hope is that we can have our carry-in at the Rump's after baptisms and we can share a "picnic" style carry-in together when we are done! Let me know what you think about that?

**Grief Share Group - This will be a monthly group that will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month. This is not a study, or a book, this is more of a support group. Pastor Mike is not a licensed counselor, but will be leading through questions and expressing our grief and walking along this path together. 

** AWAKEN is an event designed to equip you as a spiritual leader in your church and community.  This lay-center, worship-filled event is an excellent experience for you if you feel God working in your life and you want to be “all in.” Join us in Marysville, OH Sep 6-7 (Friday evening and all day Saturday) to learn how you can love and serve God more fully  Read more and register: https://alleghenywestgmc.org/awaken/

** The new website and email are active and are the new contact locations for all things Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff. https://www.cornerstonedegraff.org/ is online but still a work in progress. You are hopefully using the new [email protected] for the church email.

** There are positions available within the church for you to get involved and belong to this body of believers. Be prayerful over the possibilities that God is desiring to use you. 
- Administrative Council chairperson - in transition
- Meeting Secretary - one person
- Nominations volunteer - 1 spot still open
- We are also looking for a Lay Leader for the church!
There are many more ways in which you can get involved. Reach out to Pastor Mike with the ways in which God is calling you to be active!

The active Facebook page is found at: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneDeGraff
The active YouTube channel is found at: https://youtube.com/@CornerstoneFellowshipDeGraff

** Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff is a Global Methodist Church, and we are in the Allegheny West Conference and you can visit their site at https://alleghenywestgmc.org/ if you are wanting more information!  All the videos from the Annual Conference are now posted on their website!

** G.R.A.C.E. notes for this week.
G.R.A.C.E. volunteers,
We will be serving lunch in the park this Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. - unless food runs out before that end time.  
Thank you!

** Light Hours has been a great resource for our college age young people. If you are a college age person and would like a Bible study for your age group, let me know. We can get something started that fits your schedules!

** Our Cornerstone Women's group is planning to meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. The next meeting will take place on July 17th at 6:00 pm. 

** Our Cornerstone Men's group will be taking a break for summer. There are men looking to hold a Bible Study still, so reach out and see where you fit in!

** Looking for people to join a new small group. This group will meet once a month and will tackle a tough topic that takes some reflection. Think of it as a Bible study, but a little deeper! Want to go deeper? Let us know!

**Missions Moment - time to get involved! - we have been busy helping families in need within our community! We are also looking for more ways to make an impact in our community! If you have any ideas, reach out to Sue Walls and let her know!
** If you would like to purchase a Cornerstone Fellowship of DeGraff shirt you can follow this link and purchase your Cornerstone Fellowship swag! -  https://exodus-shirt-company.myshopify.com/collections/cornerstone-fellowship-of-degraff

** We are now collecting Instant Oatmeal for the Five Loaves Food Pantry. We need 55 by July 14th. They give out meals and food boxes Wed. July 17th at 4:30 pm. If you would like to help carry boxes!

This Week at the Church: - July 8th - July 14th

Monday: Church Open 10-12 / Grief Share Group 7:00 pm

Tuesday: Church Open 10-12 / Worship Meeting 7:00

Wednesday: Bible Study - Hebrews at 10:00 am / Lunch In The Park 11:30 - 1:00 / Praise Practice 6:30 /  Pastor Mike’s Quick Shots - Facebook and YouTube 8:00 pm

Thursday: Church Open 10-12 / Senior Lunch 11:15 

Friday:  AA Meeting at the church 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Next Sunday - July 14th - Freedom In Christ - Galatians 5: 1-15 / Psalm 119: 41-48 - Adult Sunday School Classes 9:30 / Worship Service 10:30 / Carry-In at Dave and Phyllis Rump’s Pond for Baptisms!!

Two years ago we were On Mission! Worship - Reflect - Pray - Study - Serve - you can still use these methods! In 2023 we used the 5-S Method of Being The Church - Surrender - Surrounded - Spirit-Led - Self-Fed - Sent - We can still use the tools that we have been given to make sure that we have a fruitful relationship with God!

Please pray this week for those who are sick and need healing, and those who you can share the love of Christ with! Do not forget to pray for your church, your community, and your pastor.