This Week: Jan. 22nd thru Jan. 28th

** Action Steps for the Week: 
Step 1: Embrace Your New Life With Christ. (1 John 3:1)
Step 2. Trust Without Wavering. (Colossians 3: 13-14)
Step 3. Enjoy Without Complaint. (Philippians 2:14)
Step 4. Be Patient In All Things. (1 Corinthians 13:4)

** Each Month of 2024 we are going to have a Christian principle that we will focus on. For January we are going to focus on Caring as defined in the passage Luke 5: 12-16. 

** 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 - still open
- Trustees volunteers - 1 spots still open
- Nominations volunteer - 1 spot still open
- Hospitality chairperson - 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,

The following update covers the remaining January packing days.

Because school was closed today, we were unable to distribute the bags that we packed on Wednesday, January 17th.  That has changed our schedule.

Tuesday, January 23rd - Packing cancelled. Bags from January 17th will be delivered to the school on Friday, January 26th. Based on what the current forecast shows for January 23rd, it may be a good thing we are cancelling that day (freezing rain).
Tuesday, January 30th - Packing at normal time. The menu we planned to use on January 23rd will be used that day. Bags will be delivered to the school on Friday, February 2nd.
Some good news - On Wednesday, we received the United Way Grant money ($10,000.00).    Also, it is now only 60 days until the calendar says "Spring"!

Should anyone need to reach us to confirm a packing day, my cell phone number is 419-371-5515 and you can text to that number.

Stay warm and safe!
May God bless your day!

Thank you!  Darlene
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** Light Hours has been a great resource for our college age young people. Stay tuned for our next meeting day and time.

** Faith Builders new Bible study group will be taking a break due to schedules and ball games. Will be looking for a time coming up soon to get back started. We will be looking to start a new Faith Builders Class at the beginning of our Lenten season, so be on the look out for this new class! Let Pastor Mike know if you are interested!

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

** Our Cornerstone Men's group will be going again on Wednesday January 31st at 7:00. Let us know if you are attending and we can get you a copy of our Proverbs study!

**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 are still looking to keep the Christmas study going, the study guides can be found on our website and for download here: https://www.cornerstonedegraff.org/advent-2023---hidden-christmas
** 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

** January 24th from 7-8 we will be holding "Shout To The Lord" , an evening of song and praise. Light refreshments will be provided. Plan now to attend and get your song list together! The whole community is invited!

** We are now collecting boxes of spaghetti or macaroni for the Five Loaves Food Pantry. 1 or 2 lb. boxes, no sauce! We need 55 by Feb. 18th. They give out meals and food boxes Wed. Feb. 21st at 4:30 pm. If you would like to help carry boxes!

This Week at the Church: - January 22nd - January 28th

Monday: Church Open 10-12 

Tuesday: Church Open 10-12 / G.R.A.C.E. NO PACKING / Worship Team Meeting 6:00

Wednesday: Bible Study - 1 Timothy at 10:00 am / Choir Practice 6:00 / Praise Practice 6:30 / "Shout To The Lord" 7-8 / 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 / Church open 7-9 pm
 
Next Sunday: January 28th, 2023 - Witness Boldly - Romans 8: 31-39 / Psalm 27 - Adult & High School Sunday School Classes 9:30 / Worship Service 10:30

Use these links to get to our other social pages.
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneDeGraff
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/@CornerstoneFellowshipDeGraff

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.