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April, 2003

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

The Lord continues to bless our church by adding new members and to Him we are thankful!

Mike, Tynessa, Emma & Anna
Mike, Tynessa, Emma & Anna I., Connelly Springs, N. C.


Alan & Janet
Alan & Janet B., Connelly Springs, N. C.


Brian, Kim, Joslyn & Camile
Brian, Kim, Joslyn & Camile I., Valdese, N. C.


Dawn, Makail & Jakolbie
Dawn L., Makail L. & Jakolbie E., Valdese, N.C.




CHILDREN’S DAY - March 16, 2003

A special thanks to all who made our Children’s Day one to be remembered. As you look at the photos you will see the joy in the faces of the children. Jesus said: "Bring the little ones unto Me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God."

Mr. Life Saver (Monty) Twinkles (Donna) Flutterby (Megan) Allison & Chase Children’s Choir Janet & Tanya Directing Samantha Playing Piano Children’s Sermon Children Listening Ashley leads in Prayer Ushers Krissy R. – Speaker Mike M.– Speaker Lynn M. – Speaker Debbie A. – Speaker Gifts for Children’s Ministry Time to Eat Getting Ready Clowns & Children Enjoying the Clowns Children enjoying new Wagon Time to Blow out the Candles Gifts For Children’s Ministry



Rev. Bill Abrams
Rev. Bill Abrams

We are busy at work making preparations for Holy Week, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. While some churches may be busy putting on Easter pageants, we will provide opportunity for our members and visitors to reflect on the way to the Cross. You will notice we have a full slate of services beginning on Palm Sunday, and concluding on Easter Sunday. Maybe in some churches it may be difficult to get people to come to church on these days before Easter. Not so at Cornerstone, and we invite you to join us in our special times of worshipping the Lord.


Peace, Love, & Joy in Christ,
Rev. Bill Abrams



YOUTH MINISTRY

Summer Youth Worker

We extend a warm welcome to Erica J. who has agreed to serve as our Summer Youth Worker. We are excited about Erica’s commitment to the Lord and spiritual gifts she bring with her to use in serving the Lord. Her ministry will begin on May 25, and conclude on August 10.


Youth Mission Trip

All youth planning to attend Fort Caswell this summer need to sign up and provide a $20.00 deposit by March 23. The balance is due by June 1.


Youth Fundraiser

The youth are selling coupon books to raise money for the Summer Mission Trip.


April Calendar

5 or 12 Youth Car Wash

6 - 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study @ Joyce & Randy K's

13 - 7:15p.m. - Youth Movie Night

20 - No Youth Activity (Easter Day)

27 - 5:15 p.m. - Youth Council Meeting




CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

March 30, 5:00 p.m. - Children’s Council Meeting

April 1, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. - VBS Clinic - Mt. Home Baptist Church

May 4, 11:00 a.m. – Children’s Musical

Be much in prayer concerning selection of VBS director.

Please bring candy and plastic eggs for Easter Egg Hunt




For Your Records Through March 23

Budget Receipts = $11,533
General Fund Balance = $23,066
Youth Balance = $2,464
Children Balance = $1,101

Debt Retirement
Monthly Debt Service = $3,370
Designated from General Fund = $1,200
Monthly Requirement = $2,170
Building Fund Receipts = $4,201
Building Fund Balance = $8,310
Total Debt as of March 16 = $373,614




Birthdays for April

5 - Jeni D.
6 - Trina Y.
8 - Sue K.
9 - Shawn W.
11 - Carter C.
12 - Jennifer H.
13 - Michael A.
16 - Sarah B.
18 - Cindy S.
19 - Krissy R.
20 - Sandra P.
24 - Randy K.
29 - Curtis H.




Sunday, April 6 @ 6:30 P.M.

Dr. Bill J. will share about his most recent mission trip to Camroon, Africa. You will not want to miss this special service.




Holy Week Services



As Baptists we love to focus on the Resurrection. Of course without it the Cross would be meaningless. The Holy Week is a time for us to reflect on sufferings of Christ and thereby better understand His resurrection. Possibly you will feel the pain of nails driven into His hands as we carry the cross through the streets of Valdese on Good Friday. Or on Maundy Thursday as we gather for the Lord's Supper and we sing "Were You There" it will make you consider your sins that contributed to his death. But then there comes the joy of Easter morning. It is wonderful to know that we worship the Risen Lord Jesus Christ.

Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday
11:00 a.m. - Worship - Flowers will be placed on a cross located at the front of the sanctuary before the Morning Worship Service.
6:30 p.m. - Worship - Adult Choir will share the following selections from Songs of the Shadows: "The Shadow of Contemplation," and "The Shadow of Turning."

Monday, April 14
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Worship facility will be open for those who would come to pray.

Tuesday, April 15
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Worship facility will be open for those who would come to pray.

Wednesday, April 16
7:00 p.m.. Tenebrae Service - The name Tenebrae is the Latin word for "darkness" or "shadows." During this service we will experience only a portion of Christ's pain and suffering the day of His crucifixion. One of the most important features of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles until only a single candle, considered a symbol of our Lord, remains. The choir will sing "The Shadow of Betrayal," and "The Shadow of Sacrifice."

Thursday, April 17 - MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:00 p.m. Lord's Supper - The special music sung by the choir will be "The Shadow of Loneliness," and "The Shadow of Suffering."

Friday, April 18 - THE WAY OF THE CROSS
5:00 p.m. - (Meet at Community Center in downtown Valdese) This service is based on the Stations of the Cross - a devotion that was developed in the Middle Ages by the Franciscans as a way of allowing people who could not travel to the Holy Land t walk where Christ walked on the day of his passion. Nine of the fourteen stations are taken directly from scripture - the other five come out of the earliest tradition of the church. Following the walk there will be a brief time of prayer, song, and fellowship in the sanctuary. The choir will sing "The Shadow of the Cross," and "The Shadow of Death."

Saturday, April 19 - Holy Saturday
11:00 a.m. - Children will meet in the sanctuary for a worship service which shall be followed by lunch and Easter Egg Hunt! (Please bring plastic Easter eggs and candy in advance!)

Sunday, April 20 - Easter Day
9:55 a.m. - Bible Study
11:00 a.m. - Join us in celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! Hallelujah, He is Risen!
Easter Anthem: "Earth, Earth, Awake!"


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