This Week: Sept. 7th thru Sept. 13th

** Upcoming Events:

**Action Steps For Our Preparation For Jesus

Step 1: Clothe Yourself in Righteous Deeds: Ephesians 2:10 - “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
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Step 2: Guard Your Heart Against Idolatry: Matthew 4:10 - “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.”

Step 3: Share the Testimony of Jesus Active in Your Life: 1 Peter 3:15 - “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.”

** Pastor Mike will be in the office on Tuesday from 10-1! As always, if you would like to speak with the pastor or want a visit, reach out at [email protected] or call/text 937-726-8524. We can always set a time and place.

** How to find 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.

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

** Did you know that you can give online at our church? We now have an online giving solution!!! Head on over to https://subsplash.com/u/cornerstonefellowshipofd/give to make your donations and tithes online!! You can also go to the "GIVING" tab at the top of our webpage as well!

** G.R.A.C.E. notes for this week.
Backpack Packing will begin again in September! Be on the lookout for dates and times if you can help!  We also have a food list of items that we need!!
Items
Cereal - Kellogg’s Variety Pack - 25 assorted individual boxes in pack
Pop-tarts - Note: 1 serving contains 2 Pop-tarts so if the packages show 48, there are 24 servings.
Instant Oatmeal - Instant oatmeal, variety package
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars - Variety pack
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bars - Variety pack
GoGo Squeeze Fruit on the Go - Pouches, variety pack
GoGo Squeeze Fruit & Veggie - Pouches, variety pack
Applesauce - Individual cups, natural applesauce
Pudding Variety Packs - Individual cups, chocolate or vanilla
Velvetta Shells & Cheese - Individual cups, microwavable
Macaroni & Cheese - Individual cups, microwavable
Slim Jim Smoked Meat - Snack Size only, original flavor
Kellogg’s Club Crackers - Snack Stacks, original flavor
Ramen Noodles - Chicken or Beef only, 3 oz. package
Rice Krispie Treats - 40 Count Variety Packs
Mott’s Fruit Snacks - Assorted Flavored Packs
Chef BoyArDee - Microwavable Bowls – Variety Pack
 Additional note:  We find that some of these brands provide the best value for their prices.

** 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 September 17th. They will be meeting at the church at 6:00 pm. Come for some fellowship and care, with some fun of course! Feel free to stop in and check it out!

** Our Cornerstone Men's Group is currently on hold. We will be starting back up on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Our first meeting back will be Monday September 14th at 7:00 pm

** 5th Quarter was back again this past week!! We had 106 students play some dodgeball, eat some smores and coney dogs, and praise God with our worship leader Aaron Schrader! What a great night. Our next 5th Quarter will be Sept. 18th!

** Youth Group Sunday Night!!! We will be back on the 1st and 3rd Sundays in August!

** A Visit from our new Associate Conference Superintendent. Mark your calendar. Rev. Dr. Dan Gildner, Associate Conference Superintendent, wants to meet with pastors and laity in each of the circuits.  He will be coming to Sidney First Methodist on Tuesday, October 27.  He will meet with pastors at 3:00 pm in the afternoon, and everyone at 7:00 pm.

** Five Loaves Food Pantry at Quincy Methodist —We are collecting Mac-n-Cheese (box or single serving) and we need 55 by Sep. 13th. Meals and food boxes are delivered on Wed. Sep. 16th at 4:30pm.

This Week at the Church: - September 7th - September 13th

Monday: Closed - Labor Day!

Tuesday: Church Open 10-12 / Nominations Team 12:30 pm at Church

 Wednesday: Bible Study - 10:00 am / Choir Practice 6:00 / Praise Practice 6:45  /  Pastor Mike’s Quick Shots 8:00 pm on Facebook or Youtube.

Thursday: Church Open 10-12 / Senior Lunch 11:00 am / Nominations Team Meeting 12:30 / Ad Council 7:00 pm

Friday: Church Open 10-12 

Next Sunday - September 13th - Beyond Speculation to True Preparation - Matthew 25: 1-13 / Psalm 25: 1-5 - Sunday School 9:30 / Worship 10:45 / Noisy Coin Offering / Carry-In Lunch

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.