January 6, 2015
CORNERSTONE UMC
LAY LEADERS SELECTION & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2015
CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIR
CHURCH COUNCIL V-CHAIR
LAY LEADER
ANNUAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES
ALT ANNUAL CONFERENCE DELEGATE
RECORDING SECRETARY
TREASURER
FINANCE CHAIRPERSON
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRPERSON
SPR CHAIRPERSON
MINISTRY TEAM CHAIRPERSONS
1. Worship
2. Education
3. Mission
4. Evangelism
MINISTRY COORDINATORS:
1. Nursery
2. Sr. Adult
OTHERS:
1. Preschool Representative
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:
2015
2016
Beverly Brophy
Winslow Findley
Randall Price
Micha Littell
Michele Jones
Mary Jo Hoover
Dante Corpuz
Nancy McReynolds
Karen Duffy
Linda Hash
Scott McClintic
Kay Cullum
John Kluth
Troy Spencer
STAFF:
Pastor
Pastor
Deacon
Director of Youth
Director of Music
Dir. of Children
Financial Administrator
Tom McKenney
Tricia Wallace
Marilyn Grim
Jerry/Nancy Fogleman
Doris Folser
Beverly Brophy
Tom McKenney
Jim Fernie
Hugh Corpening
Rick Skinner
Helen Rupert
Charlotte Woodruff
Michele Moura/Bill Turner
Rob Pennington/Kristen Frazier
Erica Knight
Marilyn Grim
Director/Co-Dir/Board Chair: Becky Rivard
2017
Roy Finney
Seth Stegall
Jennifer Gilmore
Doug Hascall
Liz Thomas
Mark Ellis
Dave Meadows
Trish Woodruff
Brenda Porter
Scott Grow
Steve Hoyle
Erica Knight
Linda Humphrey
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FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Friends,
One thing I always like to do at the start of each new year is to make
New Year's Resolutions. Many of them I am unable to keep, but sometimes I
do. Sometimes I am able to keep the resolutions and when I do I find my life
much happier.
What New Year's resolutions have you made for the year 2015? Let me
suggest you add the following Christian resolutions to year list:
…Like Paul, forget those things which are behind and press forward.
…Like David, lift up your eyes to the hills from which does your help come.
…Like Abraham, trust the Lord implicitly.
…Like Enoch, walk in daily fellowship with your heavenly Father.
…Like Moses, stand up for what is right and proper.
…Like Job, be patient and faithful in all circumstances.
…Like Joseph, turn your back on all evil advances.
…Like Gideon, advance even when your friends are few assured that God is with you.
…Like Andrew, strive to lead another to Christ.
And as you look to the New Year, my hope and prayer for you is that you will have:
…Enough happiness to keep you sweet.
…Enough hope to keep you happy.
…Enough success to keep you eager.
…Enough friends to give you comfort.
…Enough wealth to meet your needs.
…Enough enthusiasm to make you look forward to tomorrow.
…Enough determination to make each day better than the day before.
…Enough love to make life worth living.
…And the blessed assurance that God will be with you each moment of each day.
God's richest blessings,
Dr. Dave
PLEASE NOTE: Every week Dr. Meadows has a new “Pastor’s Note” on our website (www.Cornerstoneumc.org/pastordesk). You are encouraged to go to our website each week and read his inspirational thought for the week.
ATTENTION 2015 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
MEETING & INSTALLATION
The 2015 Cornerstone Church Council will hold its first meeting of the year on Saturday, January
24th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Council will be: a) reviewing the organizational structure and flowchart
of CUMC; carefully evaluating 2014; making plans, setting goals and setting calendar dates for 2015; approving the 2015 Cornerstone Budget; and receiving a recommendation from the Building Committee. All
Council members are expected to attend. If you will be unable to attend, please call the church office
(281-859-4141).
Don't forget, the 2015 Church Council will be installed on Sunday, January 11th during the 8:30
& 10:45 a.m. worship services. Please make plans to be in attendance at one of these services.
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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS EVE
OFFERING GREAT SUCCESS
“Methodism 101—We Believe”
BEGINS 01/11/15
A special “Thank You!” to
everyone who gave so generously to our annual Advent/
Christmas Eve offering. It was a
great success raising more than
$9,000 to go toward our Texas
Conference apportionments and
the various ministries around the world supported by them. Because of your generosity
and faithful stewardship we were able to pay
our 2014 apportionments in full. Once again,
the members and friends of Cornerstone UMC
prove that when they join their hearts, hands
and resources together, great things can be
achieved for the Lord. Well done, good and
faithful servants!
As our Cornerstone “Family of
Faith” continues to grow, many of our new
members come from a variety of religious
traditions and denominations. Some also
come professing their faith in the Lord
while never being raised in a church.
With these various backgrounds comes
an assortment of questions about what
United Methodists really believe. The pastors got
together and decided it would great to kick off 2015
with a six week sermon series on Sunday mornings
that would address some of the teachings and doctrines of the United Methodist Church. The sermon
series will be entitled: “Methodism 101---We Believe”. The sermons in this series will include information on some of the teachings solidly found upon
the Holy Scriptures that help to make United Methodism special including the Sacrament of Baptism,
the Sacrament of Holy Communion, Grace,
“Koinonia”, the Wesleyan way to knowing what to
believe and more. Mark your calendars and make
plans to be in church every Sunday for this wonderful sermon series. You are not going to want to
miss a Sunday as we study and affirm what “We
Believe as United Methodists”.
Celebrating Baptisms!
Celebrating Baptisms on December
28, 2014 at the
10:45 service.
Here’s Joe Romo
with his daughters
Marianda & Mia.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We would like
to welcome the Romo
family who united with
Cornerstone
United
Methodist Church on
December 28, 2014.
Pictured are Joseph
(Joe) Romo, Josh,
Miranda
and
Mia.
Landon is seated on
Our Sympathy
Our deepest sympathy go
to the following families.
Carman & Patty Ragatz on the
death on their son Joshua Ragatz
Jim & Bev Brophy on the
death on his cousin, Bob Kinsey
Rebecca Funk & Family on the
death of her grandmother, Mrs.
Lyndell Norton
Joe.
Be sure to give them a warm Cornerstone
welcome and include their information in your
church directory.
Joseph (Joe) Romo
281-928-6815 (hm-cell)
10810 Broken Sky Dr.
Houston, TX 77064
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“Soul Care For the New Year”
Women - we all have hopes and dreams; longings in our heart. Whether it might
be for projects around our home or the desire for a spiritual renewal, dreams and longings are woven into our female DNA. Often times, in the middle of all this pondering of
possibilities, we put our own Soul Care on the last ‘page’ of our To Do list (yes, I know
your To Do list, is not a one page thing!).
On January 22nd, grab a friend and join other busy women who long to live purposefully from a strong spiritual center. Soup will be served at 6:30 p.m. along with rich
conversation and practical help for seeking a balanced life with your soul, God and others. Guest speaker is Lucinda Secrest McDowell, a graduate of Gordon Conwell Seminary and author of 11 books, including the new 40 day devotional Live These
Words. Check out her websitewww.EncouragingWords.net
Come to this free event and be nourished in every sense of the word. Let your co-workers know, dinner is on you and join us for a fabulous evening - where dreams and longings are welcome in the middle of
taking care of yourself!
Free childcare is available if you RSVP. Please email Trish Woodruff
at [email protected]. If you do not need childcare, it would be great if you could let us know
you are coming as well, so we can make sure we have enough food. However, if you decide at the last minute - head your car towards 18081 West Road and we will be thrilled for you to join us.
CORNERSTONE MOVIE NIGHT - Heaven is For Real
It is Family time, January 17th! Grab your neighbors and jump in the car
and head to Cornerstone UMC. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. to munch on some popcorn and other goodies. Heaven is For Real is a true story, based on the #1 New
York Times best-selling book of the same name. The movie brings to the screen
the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to
share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.
Don your comfy clothes, bring your blankets and pillows as we get together to watch this incredible movie together in our Sanctuary. We encourage
you to invite friends, neighbors, co-workers - anyone who comes to mind to join
in our Friday night together! What a wonderful way to reach out to our community. Doors open at 5:00. Movie begins at 5:30. Let's fill the Sanctuary so we can
all enjoy this real life story about the promises of God.
Please RSVP for free childcare to Trish Woodruff at [email protected]. Note: Rated PG
thematic material including some medical situations
CHRISTMAS MIRACLES SIGHTED!!!
Many Christmas Miracles were reported taking place at 18081 West Road during the
Christmas season! This community of faith honored Christ by donating: 45 robes and 41
stuffed animals to the Mission of Yahweh women’s/children’s shelter; 148 gifts to the inner city mission of the Children’s Activity Center; 28 missionaries spent a Saturday in the
inner city bringing the hope and love of Jesus to a couple hundred children; and $400+
dollars in gift cards to Fiest Elementary, helping underprivileged families celebrate the
miracle of Christmas.
He who serves the least, serves Jesus! What a privilege of partnering with God in a miracle! Rev.
Trish
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CONFIRMATION INFO FOR 2015
What is confirmation?
Confirmation is a class for students foundations of the faith. Students in 6th grade or
older who have not yet participated in confirmation are invited to join us as we journey together to understand the foundations of the Christian faith.
After completing this course students make their first public statement of a profession of
faith. In a sense they confirm their faith.
What to Expect
Attend 9:30 Service together
This allows us to come together as a class to worship with the larger church family.
10:45 Confirmation Class
Each week we will discuss the topic about the Christian Faith
Field Trips
We will be visiting several different services throughout the class to help us better understand the background to the Christian faith as well as the opportunity to visit different Christian Churches.
Faith Statement & Banquet
At the end of the class each student will create a short powerpoint or artistic presentation
about what they have learned in confirmation and how they hope to integrate what they
have learned into their daily lives. They will get the opportunity to present this to friends
and family during the confirmation banquet.
Parents/Mentors.
Mentors have the great opportunity to walk with the students as they learn the foundations of the Christian
faith, sharing with them their own experiences that have helped them grow in their own faith, as well as encouraging students throughout the class.
Each week the students will gather to learn about a different topic of the Christian faith and then split into
small groups to discuss what they have learned together. If you are interested in becoming a mentor to one
of our students in confirmation please contact Scott Grow at [email protected]
Curriculum
The curriculum we are using is called Re:form. This curriculum utilizes short funny videos for each topic,
and includes a workbook for the mentors, as well as one for students. The workbook has activities that allow
students to interact with the faith topics in fun and sometimes challenging ways.
This is a great opportunity for students to take the next step in the development of their faith, but it is a
commitment. Each lesson builds upon the next so while we do allow a few excused absences students will
have to make up the work so that they are not missing out on anything.
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Rick Bridges
Janie Moore
Joahn Bennett-Scott
Christina Ginn
Jake Larson
Ann McKee
Carol Gillis
Sandra Woodward
Lauren Clement
Chase Talbot
Alexei Wade
Tom McKenney
Carter Bostick
Brooke Bryan
Ross Davis
Jeff Vandervort
Alyssa Bryan
Susan Carley
Karina Barnett
Nuwoe Blackie
Mary Stallman
Stella Gurley
Jacob Spencer
Elizabeth Omokheyeke
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Wyatt Jacobson
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Elizabeth Frable
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Mason Jones
David Gill
William Hayter
Gina Palermo
Steve Hoyle
Whitney Foreman
Barrett Findley
Landon Samson
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ELECTRONIC GIVING QUICK REFERENCE (QR) CODE:
Use a QR Code Reader App on your smart phone or tablet to connect from your mobile device to Cornerstone’s secure Electronic Giving
web site. This site is hosted for us by Vanco, who is a PCI certified secure
site approved by the United Methodist Church.
You can also start at our giving home page (http://
www.cornerstoneumc.org/give/
Thank you for your financial support of Cornerstone United
Methodist Church.
Every seed that you sow is used to fulfill our mission of igniting a passion to follow Jesus. We strive to honor the Lord with the “first fruits” (Proverbs 3:9) of all our labor.
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Mission of Yahweh (Women’s Shelter)
On Going Food Drive
Thank you for your constant
support of the Mission of Yahweh. The
“NEED” never goes away!
You will find a the regular list of
needed items located on the notice
board in the Narthex and Education
Buildings. Please remember that just
ONE item each week makes all the difference in the
world.
December donations were 173 food items, 2 home
goods, bag of travel size toiletries and 41 stuffed
animals.
The donations numbers for 2014 were over 1490
food items, 23 bags of clothes, 35 coats, 321 toiletry and home good items and 152 school supply
items.
Thanks for an amazing year of sharing Cornerstone!
IMPORTANT: Please do not place any OPENED or
EXPIRED food in the donation bins.
Please be sure to thank our Cornerstone delivery
team Lisa Simmons, Linda and John Hash, Ingrid
Johnson and Kay Cullum. Remember, you are always
welcome to visit the Mission Of Yahweh for a tour of
their facility at 10247 Algiers Houston, TX 77041 (713466-4785 ext 107), or visit their website
www.missionofyahweh.org for more information and
how you can help.
Pop Tabs for Ronald
MacDonald House
BRING IN YOUR POP TOPS!!!!
We are still collecting for the
upcoming year. Please continue to collect your tabs at home
in a plastic zip bags or milk cartons and drop them in to the basket in the Ed Building. Also, if
you buy a soda at church, don’t forget to drop your
soda pop tab in the BLUE BOTTLE by the donation
table. Remember, the tab just has to be aluminum, so
it can be a soda or other beverage can, a pet food
can, other canned meats like Spam, etc. Please help
us reach our goal of 100 pounds of tabs to deliver
to the RM House! Michele Moura [email protected]
2015 Blood Drives – The Gift of Life
As your blood drive coordinator, I am looking forward to the 2015 Blood Drives and hope to be able
to grow our numbers. A valiant effort was made at
the last drive on 11/30, but we still fell a little short
of last year’s numbers: Whole Blood in 2013: 60
units; in 2014: 57 units (-3)/ Automated (Platelets
and Double Reds) in 2013: 34 units; in 2014: 26
units (-8).
I do want to thank everyone that participated this
past year, whether you assisted at the sign up table, or helped with announcements, or if you gave
blood or were deferred, because we could not have
a blood drive without you!! Remember, also, that
this drive is not limited to our church and congregation. You may invite friends, family, and neighbors
to participate as well. Following are the scheduled
Blood Drive dates for 2015. I hope that you will
make note of them on your new calendar:
Your gift of blood is a gift of life.
March 8
May 31
August 16
November 29
Every unit donated saves 3 lives! For more information or to sign up, please go to
www.giveblood.org Please contact me with any
questions.
Michele
Moura
[email protected]
OUTREACH MISSION COMMITTEE
The Outreach Committee is always looking for
“new blood” to bring new ideas and enthusiasm to
the table. Our next meeting will be on January 12
at 7PM where we will discussing plans for events
and missions in 2015. We would love to have you
join us. Please consider participating on our committee. If you have any questions please feel free
to contract Michele Moura 281-797-5828 or [email protected] or Bill Turner at [email protected]
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THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY
is in prayer for:
Our Sympathy: Carman & Patty Ragatz on the death of their son, Joshua Ragatz, Jim & Bev Brophy on the death of his cousin, Bob Kinsey, Rebecca Funk & Family on the death of her grandmother Mrs. Lyndell Norton
Illness/Hospitalization: Sydney Loper, Pearline Scott, Lyndell Norton, Berkley
Gill, Sandy Hunt, Dianne Andrews, Bill Allen, Leo Willrich, Erik Hokanson, Hailey Hokanson, Bill
Robinson, Rachel Wickman, Joan DeAngelis, Angelica M. Moura, Alexis Ragatz, Ida Rodriguez,
Bennie Johnston, Jim Brophy, Kellie Molina, Rhonda Porter, Cynthia Cox, Donna Finders, Beverly
Pates, Marlene Mussack, Santosh Korde, Carolyn Llorens, Hawa Harmon, Beth Hubby, Fern Wass,
Kenneth Mitchell, Pam Keplinger, Lori Robinson, Connie Eustace, Tom Majors, Mike Odell, David
Todd, Leslie Kirkbride
General: All first responders and military personnel, All persons affected by disasters & tragedy in our country & around the world, Amelia Welch, Tyler Runyon, Les Sarles, Sharon Stephenson,
Rosemarie Visconti, Pamm L., Maurice Primeaux, Isaac LaBauve, Charlotte Boullion, David Johnson,
Becky Mitchell, Madison LeClair (send prayer requests to [email protected]) <Requests are on the prayer listing
for 3 weeks>
Our mission is to respond to God’s call by reaching out
to nurture and grow the family of Christian disciples.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
8:30 am - Worship w/ piano
9:30 am Worship w/ Journey Praise
Band
10:45 am - Worship w/ Chancel Choir
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
from age 3
9:30 am
Nursery Available - 8:15 - 12:00
Handicap Accessible
CUMC
18081 West Rd, Houston, TX 77095
Office: 281-859-4141
Fax: 281-859-3915
Financial Office Hours
Monday -Thursday - 8:00 - 4:00
The Touchstone is published twice a month.
Email articles to [email protected].
For more info, please call Gloria (Glo) Myddleton
at 281-859-4141.
NEXT NEWSLETTER - January 21, 2015
Articles due by 9:00 am - Friday, January 15
Staff
Pastor
Dr. Dave Meadows
Associate Pastor
Rev. Trish Woodruff
Deacon
Rev. Brenda Porter
Church Secretary
Gloria (Glo) Myddleton
Financial Administrator
Linda Humphrey
Youth Director
Scott Grow
Children’s Director
Erica Knight
Music Director
Steven Hoyle
Accompanist
Dr. Karina P. Barnett
Preschool Director
Debbie Durkin
Preschool Asst. Director
Donna Heath
Administrative Office Hours
Monday -Thursday - 8:30 - 4:00
Friday - 8:30 -12:30
Preschool: 281-859-1612
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