Cornerstone Christian Fellowship

A lot of you have been asking if last Thursday’s skit could be put online. The tape ran a little dark, but here you go:
download the video.

Yes and an “ELF” Christmas! Who doesn’t love the movie? I do. Smiling is my favorite. Sugar is my next favorite.
Come prepared to eat lots of sugar…. just kidding.. maybe.. there will be some healthy options and appetizers too.. if maple syrup isn’t your thing.

Come prepared to play elf games and make toys at Santa’s workshop. There will be hidden ELFish prizes be ready to hunt. We be playing the movie too (in case you haven’t seen it)

This lovely themed party encourages dressing appropriate. Elf costumes (either as an elf or as a character in the movie) If you don’t have a costume that is fine just wear everything green and red that is in your closet. everything …

Also if there is snow we’ll build a snowman and have a snowball fight. (bring whatever you need and we’ll store it until we play)
Ok so details …

Where:

The North Pole

Directions:

To get there you will have to travel through the 7 levels of the candy cane forest, thought the sea of swirly twirly gumdrops, then through the Lincoln tunnel and down university street past the willow tree … to the Hayes’ house.

When:

Saturday December the 6th festivities and food starting at 8pm- dawn (for those of you who want to make the north pole ready for Christmas)

Love,
Buddy the Elf

Quote of the Day:

Buddy: Sounds like somebody needs to sing a Christmas Carol.
Jovie: No way.
Buddy: The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.
Jovie: Thanks, but I don’t sing.
Buddy: Oh, well, it’s just like talking, except longer and louder, and you move your voice up and down.
Jovie: I *can* sing, I just choose *not* to sing. Especially in front of other people.
Buddy: If you can sing alone, you sing in front of other people. There’s no difference.
Jovie: Actually, there’s a BIG difference.
Buddy: No there’s not. Wait…
[Starts singing loud and off-key]
Buddy: I’m singing/I’m in a store/and I’m siiiiiingiiiiing!/I’m in a store/and I’m siiiiiingiiiiing!
Gimbel’s Manager: HEY! There’s no singin’ in the North Pole!
Buddy: Yes there is!
Gimbel’s Manager: No there’s not!
Buddy: We sing all the time!
Gimbel’s Manager: No you don’t!
Buddy: Especially when we build toys!

Life for the long-haul: lessons from Joshua

This year we will host Andrew Beaty as our guest speaker. Andrew is married, has 6 kids, was a missionary to high school students and currently works at the Baby Fold in Normal. He is passionate about seeing young people live a life of fullness!

Come for a great time of worship, teaching, The Game and our annual kick-off tradition!

Need to know how to get to the retreat?
Here’s a map. It is highly advisable to print this out!
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Here’s a list of what to bring:
• Sleeping bag/blankets
• Pillow
• Bible
• Notebook
• Pen or pencil
• Fun stuff (games, balls, Frisbees)
• Warm clothes
• Clothes for The Game
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Checkbook (or cash) if you haven’t paid yet
• Cash for soda/water (bottled)
• Extra blankets for bonfire
• Extra socks (because its always good to have extra socks—just in case!)

This semester we will be walking through the Seven Deadly Sins as a combined Home Group. My hope is that this challenges you to live in a radical way this year.

If you are new to ISU and have found us online, welcome. We have a couple of pages to help you figure out who we are and what to expect in Cornerstone if you are seeking a home church at ISU. We hope that you find a place where you can grow spiritually while being challenged in your walk with God. Go to our calendar page to know more about upcoming events. Learn more about who we are under About Cornerstone, Home Groups and Large Group section.

Pastor Mike

Here are just a couple of the ways you used your seed money. Keep making investments
Mike

Hey Mike,
After much prayer, I decided my passion and heart was with the forgotten seniors at the nursing home. I used the $10 to buy daises for 10 patients at McLean County Nursing Home. I added $7 of my own and it was well worth it because they looked so beautiful. Two residents in particular were Read the rest of this entry »

Josh here,

I want to let everyone know that the Spring 2008 calendar is coming together, and you can (as always) view it over on our calendar page.

Enjoy.