Cornerstone News (Summer Edition)

CORNERSTONENewsVol. 1 * Issue 2 * Summer 2011

Serving Rowan and Surrounding Counties

Summer Concert Series Edition

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From The Lead Pastor

Cornerstone Magazine

The Scripture declares in Matthew 22:14, “For many are called, but few are chosen.” At Cor-nerstone, we believe that God has called us to defeat three enemies. These three things have plagued our region and state for way too long. These enemies are racism, poverty and reli-gion. These things have crept into the church and have kept God’s people in bondage long enough.

Racism: Why is it that 11a.m. on Sundays is still the most segregated hour of the week? The Scripture says in John 8:36 that, “whom the Son has set free is free indeed!” When you go to church this Sunday take a look around, if everyone looks like you, you might want to ask yourself “Are we really free?”

Poverty: There is not one scripture that teaches that God gets any pleasure out of His people being broke, busted and disgusted. But the Word does declare in Psalms 35:27 that He “takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” 3 John 2 says “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Poverty is a curse and God doesn’t want His people living under any curse. Bishop TD Jakes says “You’ve got to find where God is moving and move with Him!” Friend, God is doing great things in His people at Cornerstone and our door is always open to you and your family.

Religion: I often say “Religion is not the answer, it’s the problem! Jesus is the answer.” John Maxwell says “If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always gotten.” They tell me that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result. Some churches are still sitting on old, hard pews, sing-ing two hundred year old songs with statues at the podium called preachers! Every week they meet and wonder why nobody comes. The only thing that is constant at Cornerstone is change. Isaiah 43:19 states that God is doing a new thing!

Just as I preached a few weeks ago on a Wednesday evening, we must contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints. But, at the same time, we must be relevant enough to reach our children, grandchildren and this present generation with the gospel of Jesus Christ. In other words, our message doesn’t change but our methods must!

Yours for revival and church growth until Jesus Christ [email protected] 704.855.1218 x. 106

Racism, Poverty & Religion

Bill Godair Founder & Lead Pastor Cornerstone Church

Bill Godair has a bold voice, one who dares to stand up to declare a message of hope, truth, and prosperity. His unique style of ministry captivates men, women and chil-dren of all ages and levels of society. His dynamic yet practical style is down to earth. He will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. When you leave the service he will have left his unique thumbprint on your heart and you will feel as though you can accomplish anything. He speaks the message with heartfelt passion.

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Do you remember when you were younger and in school? (Ladies, I know it seems as though it was just a couple of years ago…haha!) Back then, I just couldn’t wait for recess or gym class. I would look at the clock, counting down the minutes. It was down to five, four, by three minutes. I would tune my surroundings out and the teacher’s voice became the background as though I was listening to some soft mu-sic. By the time, the clock would be down to one minute, I would be at the edge of my seat. Rrrrrring…finally! I would scurry as fast as my little legs would take me until I heard the words “Now walk children.” I was on a mission; I was focused. I had but one thing to get to. No, it wasn’t the merry-go-round; it was the balance beam. I didn’t know why it was that I loved the balance beam until just the other day when I was asked a question.

My first reason was the sense of freedom I found there. Once outside, I would climb up on it; there was never a line I didn’t understand. I would position my feet, my arms went out, and my head turned up, and before I would take my first step. There always seemed to be a gentle breeze that would start to blow. Ahhh, freedom!

Second, I would automatically be taller. I guess it just gave me a sense of stature that I didn’t have with my feet on the ground. Third, it brought a sense of accomplishment. On the beam, I was balancing myself at a certain height, overcom-ing fear, and enjoying the moment. The ques-tion I was asked was “how do you balance ev-erything?” Well, here it is ladies… just so you know, some days I do better than others.

First, I get up every morning and say these words, “Father, what are we going to do today?” This gives Him permission and puts Him in charge of my day. Secondly, I look at my re-sponsibilities for the day and divide them into categories such as work, wife, mother, etc. (not necessary in this order). Then, I choose one task from each category and work to accomplish that task. Once you’ve done this, you will automati-cally feel accomplished and make an impact on each category of your life. Thirdly, at the end of the day before I go to sleep, I say “Thank you Father for leading my day!” Never forget to say good morning and goodnight to the Father!

Tina GodairLead Pastor & Director of Girlfriends Women’s MinistryCornerstone Church

Tina Godair is a spirited, energized lady who believes nothing is impossible. Pastor Tina has talked openly about her failed first marriage, her being a single mother for seven years, and the dev-astation and tragic loss of her seven year-old daughter. She has taken life’s challenges and discovered Gods love, compassion, and most importantly his Grace. She believes and teaches that no matter anyones background or mistakes, God has a place for them and can help them on their path to enjoying everyday life.

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Never Forget To Say Good Morning

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It started like any other Sunday…here she comes. I must be honest, I wanted to run the other way. I knew that this sister was going to have the same confession as she had every other Sunday. When asked how she was doing, every time she came up with the same old confession, “Pastor, I just feel like throwing in the towel!” Surely, there must be one day when she could have a different testimony! However, this Sunday I was ready for her. I didn’t ask her how she was doing; instead I asked her, “What’s happening in you?” You see, there is a difference in what happens to you and what happens in you. You may not be able to change what happens to you, but you can change how what happens to you affects what happens in you. You may be confused and say, “Pastor Tony, what’s the differ-ence?” The difference is what you say about what happens to you.

In Psalms 27:13, David looks at what has happened to him and decides that he is not going to faint or lose heart. He couldn’t stop the people from trying to kill him or change his dysfunctional family and all that entailed. Neither could he stop all the wrong that he had done in the past, but his confession led him not to give up. So in the face of his enemies, he made this powerful confession. “I would have lost heart, unless I believe to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

This summer you may look at your situation and say that there is no way I can have a good life. You can say to yourself, “I’m single, no partner, nobody to spend my days and nights with,” or you can say what the Apostle said in Philippines 4:10-13. “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I

have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

So what is your confession? Here’s the confes-sion that we make over you daily. You are the head and not the tail. You are above and not beneath. Everything that you desire to have, a godly and great life, is already in you and God is bringing you to a good land. There is no weapon that’s formed against you that will prosper. You are not waiting for success, it is waiting for you.

I want to personally invite you to our pow-erful singles meeting every 2nd Friday of each month. We meet at Cornerstone Cam-pus (Suite 100 in the Education Center) @ 7p.m.There’s great fellowship and a great in-spirational word that will change your life for-ever.

For more information, please call Pastor Tony Hall at 704-855-1218 x 105.

“Pastor, I just feel like throwing in the towel!”

Tony Hall Family & Singles Pastor


The Definition of a PastorBy Pastor Tina Godair

The definition of a pastor is written as “a minister having spiritual charge over a congregation.” I can’t help but think of how much injustice there is in that definition. Pastors are so much more than what is listed in a dictionary. Here is what comes to mind when I begin to think of my definition of my pastors. They are the ones who are there for you in challenging times of your life. They are the ones that inspire you and your family to go to a higher destination. They share the characteristics of a father and mother; what a great combination. The father side being one who can guide you and the one who can put a bite into his words if need be (to be stern). Then, they also have a mother’s heart; one that wants to protect and has the desire to see you be successful in life. Of course, there is the also the love she displays that is unconditional and that only comes from a mother’s heart. They take you under their wing and mentor you until they feel like you are strong enough to fly…solo.

I want to give honor to my pastors from Toledo, OH, Jonathan and Sher-ry Perry. These few words cannot express my love and thankfulness to the both of you. I would not have made it without you! Thank you for loaning me a word - tenacity. The song, “Because You Loved Me” really says so much. You were my strength when I was weak

You were my voice when I couldn’t speak You were my eyes when I couldn’t see You saw the best there was in me Lifted me up when I couldn’t reach You gave me faith ‘cuz you believed I’m everything I am, because you loved me

I thank you for the love, the hours, the spiritual guidance, for believing in me, and of course; your friendship, which I will treasure for ever. I love you both very much!

I would like to invite everyone to be at Cornerstone Church on Sunday, June 5th at 9 & 11 a.m. to hear my Pastors, Jonathan & Sherry Perry from Toledo, Ohio.

Cornerstone’s25th AnniversAry

KiCK-off

Special Guest: Jonathan Perry Sunday, June 5th 9:00 & 11:00a.m.

at The Event Center


What Are You Doing This Summer? Hey, Kids! Summer is here and once again the long days of school are over and the fun of summer has begun. For a few months, there will be no more home-

work or the sound of the school bell. We will all trade in winter coats and scarves for flip flops and sunglasses. The Planet Kidz staff at Cornerstone Church wants you to have a safe and fun summer full of ice cream!

By now, you have probably learned about some of the things that you will be doing this summer and we want to hear about them! For example, I am going to Disney World in June and can not wait to see Mickey Mouse and all of his friends. But, what are you doing? Where are you going? What new things are you going to see? Don’t forget

to share them with us!

As you are on your family vacations or visiting your relatives in another state, send us a postcard or email us a picture of the place that you are visiting. We will find a place in the Planet Kidz Lobby to place all of your postcards and pictures from your summer fun for everyone else to see.

If you are just hanging out around your neighborhood this summer, join us for our Movie Nights and our Summer Party that we will be having again at our

Lead Pastors’ house along with some other great events that you will not want to miss!

For more information, call 704-855-1218 ext. 101 or email [email protected].

Calvin Willis Children’s Pastor


Summer Vacation & Money! Hey Parents! Summertime is almost here and there are many students who are already making plans on how they are going to spend their summer vacation;

nothing wrong with that! It’s an awesome time to create great memories; memories that will shape the rest of their lives.

But, after they have taken time to enjoy the pool, the skat-ing rink, the park, all the games they can play, and all the vacation they can handle; ask them to think about making some money for next year! Yeah, you can motivate them to take some time to make money! The cool thing about making money is that it’s very easy.

Here are a few money making ideas: first, they can mow your neighbor’s lawn. All they need to do is to ask you (the parents) to let them borrow the lawn mower, and “bingo” they have a money making machine! They could probably make a good $400 over the summer! Believe me, they can think of a lot of things to do with $400. Another thing they can do is offer to wash your neighbor’s vehicle on a weekly basis; doing this could possibly earn them up to $250.00 during the summer. Also, how about babysitting? Cleaning houses? Dog walk-ing/sitting? The point is, get up and make money!!! Need more ideas? How about cleaning out your neighbor’s garage, attic or shed? That could be good for a quick $30-$50 in just a day’s time! Are these suggestions not their cup of tea? Motivate them into finding a job at Wal-Mart, JC Penney, the bowling alley, etc.

The point is: money will give them some options! How about going into the New Year with a brand new laptop, a new Ipad, Iphone or Droid? How about that pair of Nike’s that you (the parent) can’t afford or don’t want to pay for be-cause they are “just a pair of shoes?” And yeah, by the way, it will teach them some extra skills they might not already have! So motivate your teens to make some extra money this summer, it will benefit the entire family.

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Effective Preschool EducationEffective preschool education can assist in making all children ready to learn the day they start school and, more importantly, help close the enormous gap

facing children in poverty. Preschool allows our kids to start off with the strong foundation they need to be suc-cessful in school and in life. Preschool education can perform miracles. According to a number of studies, children who attend pre-kindergar-ten programs have bigger vocabularies, know more let-ters and letter-sound associations, are more familiar with words and book concepts, and exhibit increased math skills.

Nationwide, almost two-thirds (64 percent) of children attend a preschool cen-ter in the year prior to kindergarten, typically at age four. On any given day, more than five million American youngsters attend some type of pre-kinder-garten program. A preschool day is not just advanced babysitting for busy par-ents; kids also practice many key components of the school day, including the importance of routines. Routines are vital for early learners. “They understand carpet time, clean-up procedures, how to share crayons, or even getting their pants on and off without the teacher’s help; that’s big,” says Steve Malton, kin-dergarten and first-grade teacher at Parkmead Elementary School, in Walnut Creek, California. “Little kids have only a certain amount of what’s called active working memory. If a large portion of their brain is figuring out what they’re going to do next, there’s less room there to spend on learning.” Result: Preschool

has a huge impact on their ability to keep up in class. Furthermore, key re-search findings indicate that those who go through prekindergarten programs are more likely to graduate from high school and make higher wages as adults.

Cornerstone Child Development Centers have four great locations that are all licensed as 4 Star facilities. Our facilities provide care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and accept DSS vouchers as well as the scholarship program offered through Smart Start. All 4 centers are high quality, affordable, and conveniently located across Rowan County. Each center utilizes the Creative Curriculum, is staffed with professionally trained teachers and most centers offer transporta-tion for before and after school.

For more information or to tour one of our Cornerstone Child Development Centers, feel free to contact me at 704.855.1218 ext. 108 or by email at [email protected].

Orlando Zapata Student Pastor

Bethany RodwellCCDC Sr. Director


Men & Women’s Prayer (Alternate weekly)When: Tuesdays * check the calendar at cornerstone-church.net Time: 7:00p.m.Where: The Edu. Center - Suite 100

The Mix Unplugged (Youth Worship Service)Who: Middle & High School StudentsWhen: June 5th/July 3rd/Aug. 7th @ 9a.m. Where: The Edu. Center - Suite 100

25th Anniversary Kick-Off with Special Guest, Jonathan PerryWhen: Sunday, June 5th @ 9 & 11a.m.Where: The Event Center

Jacobo Ramos in Concert When: Saturday, June 11th @ 7p.m ($5/$10 as of June 1st), June 12th – performances in the 9&11a.m. servicesTickets: Visit the iStation, bookstore or go online to.cornerstone-church.net Where: The Event Center

Father’s Day Every man will receive a token gift.When: Sunday, June 19th @ 9&11a.m.Where: The Event Center

Celebrate AmericaWhen: Sunday, June 26th @ 11a.m.Honored Guest: Eugene B. McDaniel Rank, Service: Captain O-6, U.S. Navy

Spanish RevivalWhen: Saturday, July 9th @ 7p.m.Where: Suite 100 in the Edu.Center

LaRue Howard in Concert When: Sunday, July 10th @ 6p.m – performances in the 9&11a.m. servicesTickets: Visit the iStation, bookstore or go online to.cornerstone-church.net Where: The Event Center

FX (Family Experience)When: Sunday, July 17th @ 6p.m. What: Family Experience is where kids (ages 2-11 yrs.) and parents learn together about God. It is a fun, inter-active, service that allows parents and children to worship together.Where: The Event Center

Clint Brown MinistriesWhen: Aug.11th @ 7p.m. (worship service), Aug.12th @ 8p.m. (concert)Where: The Event Center

For more event details,visit cornerstone-church.net 315 Webb RoadSalisbury, NC [email protected]

Calendar of Events (Summer)


En EspañolNoticias Cornerstone

Pastor Denis y Yudy ZunigaPastores Latinos de Cornerstone

El Horario de Servicios Domingos: 9a.m. Servicio Bilingüe con inter-pretación. 11a.m. Servicio en Español Miércoles: 7p.m. Servicio Bilingüe con inter-pretación

La Iglesia Cornerstone esta local-izada en el 315 Webb Rd. (I-85 y Salida 70) Salisbury, NC 28147Para mas información, llame al 704.855.1218 x. 120

I Corinthians 6:19-20(NIV)“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in

you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies”

How valuable is your health? What is the going rate for one’s wellbeing? Sometimes we just have to ask ourselves, “Have we inadvertently put a price on our health by not taking care of the body God has so graciously allowed us to use?” We have a wealth of knowledge but a lack of self-control and discipline seem to be our constant weapons of defeat. However, losing the battle does not mean that you

have lost the war! My goal is to share quarterly encouragements and hope that we can become and continue to be, “Fit for the King.” If we truly do what we can, I believe that God will do what we cannot. Today is a new day; let us pre-pare to be healthy, happy and fit. We can take this journey together, conquering a lack of self control and enjoy victories one battle at a time!!!

LIFESTYLE CHANGE TIP:Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring por-tion sizes, think of choosing fruits, veggies and lean meats as your new food choices. If you must, have dessert once a week. It’s ok, we are taking baby steps. Gradually, you will see and feel the difference of making these small changes.

Give yourself new challenges each week. For example, if you like bread, choose whole wheat options instead of white. Or if you have bread with every meal, try cutting back and only having it a few times a week. The results will amaze you! Diets simply do not work; however, lifestyle changes do. Last, but cer-tainly not least, hit the ground running. Exercise is for “EVERYBODY!” Find what works for you then do it a minimum of three days per week. No matter what, be consistent! Fewer times a week consistently is much better than ev-eryday once in a while.

Have questions or comments? Contact Cindy Sentell at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!

Fit For the King

El Pastor Godair explica que En Cornerstone, nosotros creemos que Dios nos ha llamado a derrotar a tres enemigos. Las tres cosas que ha sido una plaga en nuestra región por mucho tiempo. Esos enemigos son el racismo, la pobreza, y la religión. Estas cosas han entrado en la iglesia y han man-tenido atado al pueblo de Dios por mucho tiempo.-Página 2

La Pastor Tina, habla acera de la importancia que las damas tienen que mantener en mente, a lo que del balance se trata. Ella da ideas de cómo organizar el día, entregar el día a Dios, y completar las asignación del día como Madre, Trabajadora, y Esposa.- Página 3

El Pastor Tony Pregunta, ¿Así que cual es la confesión? Esta es la confesión que hacemos a diario. Usted es la cabeza y no la cola. Usted está arriba y no abajo. Todo lo que deseo lo tengo, una vida santa y buena, ya está en usted y Dios está trayéndo-lo a buena tierra. Ninguna arma formada contra usted pros-perara. Usted no está esperando el éxito, él está esperándolo a usted.-Página 4

El Pastor Calvin invita a los niños que simplemente están sen-tados sin hacer nada durante el verano, a que se unan a la noche de Películas y a nuestra fiesta que tomara lugar una vez más en la casa del Pastor Líder y a otros grandes eventos. No se lo va a querer perder. - Página 6

El Pastor Orlando anima a los padres que durante los me-ses de verano motiven a sus hijos a ganar un poco de dinero. Hay varias maneras que los jóvenes hoy en día pueden ga-nar dinero. Algunos de esos ejemplos incluyen cortar yardas en la vecindad y otras cosas más. Lo importante es motivar a nuestros hijos a ganar dinero en el verano. - Página 7

Bethany Rodwell habla en su artículo de la importancia de poner a sus pequeños en una guardería. Ella explica de los beneficios que sus niños obtendrán al ellos ser matriculados en una guardería. También habla de las desventajas que ellos tienen si no entran a una guardería.-Página 7

Cindy Sentell

Cornerstone Church PO Box 2045Salisbury, NC 28145www.cornerstone-church.net

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