This Week: Nov. 4th thru Nov. 10th

** Upcoming Events:

** Action Steps to Becoming A Saint

Step 1: Admit that Sin has separated us from God, and Jesus is the way to reconciliation - John 5:24
Step 2: Trust that Jesus has made you something new – Romans 10:9-11,13 - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Step 3: Be the Saint that God sees you to be - Galatians 2:20

** Each Month of 2024 we are going to have a Christian principle that we will focus on. Christian Principle for November - Thankfulness - “Choose an attitude of gratefulness for what you have.” Jesus and the story of the ten lepers: (Luke 17: 12-19)

** We are participating in the Allegheny West Conference Hurricane Relief. Here are the details as we collect our offering over the coming weeks. Once you've collected your offering, please send it to the conference. You can send by mail to: Allegheny West Annual Conference, 700 Taylor Road, Suite 235, Gahanna, OH 43230. Mark the check “Hurricane Helene Relief.” Payments can also be made securely on our website at: https://alleghenywestgmc.org/special-offering/ (Check the box labeled Hurricane Helene Relief).

** In case you missed it - Jeff Greenway our Conference Superintendent and soon to be Bishop in the Global Methodist Church, spoke at Russell Road Church in Sidney last night and it was an incredible moment of teaching and empowerment. If you would like to watch a replay, you can see the video om Facebook here: https://fb.watch/vcOZhQms_Y/

**Grief Share Group - We have had the same two people over the past three months so they have decided that we will meet as necessary. If you would like to be a part of a grief sharing group, please let Pastor Mike know and we can get it back!
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** 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. 
- 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,

An update for everyone!
"Soup & Sandwich Nights" in October are done and it was a great time!
Will be updating with numbers of people served, but it was likely around the 80s each week! 
Thank you!

Darlene Roll

** Light Hours is a small group that is ready to get back on track. 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 November 7th at 6:00 pm. 

** Our Cornerstone Men's group needs to get started! We are looking for men who are willing to be leaders and take back our faith and our strength! Let Pastor Mike know if you are willing to be a man who leads in our church!

** 5th Quarter has come to a close. We are looking to create a small group that will begin to meet and discuss our plans for next year. Be looking out for the when and where!

** 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 - We served cocoa, handed out movies and candy during trick or treat. It is always good to be a light in a dark space and provide people with an example and bring the Gospel!

** 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 brownie mix for the Five Loaves Food Pantry. We need 55 by Nov. 17th. They give out meals and food boxes Wed. Nov. 20th at 4:30 pm. If you would like to help carry boxes!

This Week at the Church: - November 4th - November 10th

Monday: Church Open 10-12 / PPR 6:00 
 
Tuesday: Church Open 10-12 / G.R.A.C.E. Backpack Packing 9:30 am 

Wednesday: Bible Study - at 10:00 am / Praise Practice 6 / Choir Practice 6:30 / Pastor Mike’s Quick Shots - Facebook and YouTube 8:00 pm

Thursday: Church Open 10-12 / Senior Lunch 11:00 / Cornerstone Women 6:00 / Trustees 6:30

Friday: Church Open 7-9 / AA Meeting at the church 8:00 - 9:00 pm
 
Next Sunday - November 10th - Celebrating Generosity - Mark 12: 38-44 / Psalm 127 - Sunday School 9:30 / Worship 10:30 / Carry-In Lunch after church! / Noisy Coin Offering

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.