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Cornerstone News May 14—May 20, 2015 Continued on Next Page... Pastor’s Column: Camping with Our Church Family Come to Cornerstone’s Church Camp. Come to Church Camp and spend time with your Church family; the kind of time we never have together on a Sunday morning. Breakfasts together around the dining hall, campfires together at night, devotions and games and projects and a lot of good hang-out time all throughout the day. Have conversations that go deeper than “Good Morning.” Get to know the people who worship beside you every week. Come to Church Camp and spend time in God’s creation: the hills, the pines, the skies, the river. Fish in the pond. Deer in the field. The camp dog. The hike to the cross up atop the hill. The feeling of being away from your routine – and a lot closer to the Divine. Come to Church Camp and make crafts. Camp candles, and camp necklaces, and tie-dye T- shirts. Camp lets your creative side out, or at least reminds you this is just for fun, so it’s okay the statue you glued together out of macaroni looks less like you and more like a duck. Come to Church Camp and do something new: how about a ropes’ course through the trees? Or a zip line across the heavens? How about a four-sided climbing tower reaching three stories up? This is not your grandmother’s Church Camp! (Well, actually Lazy F Camp has been a United Methodist campsite for over 60 years now, so technically this could be your grandmother’s Church Camp; but she’d have a hard time recognizing it, with all the new facilities, programs and fun stuff!) Come to Church Camp and stay in accommodations ranging from rugged to refined, between hotel-like digs in the lodges, to the more traditional cabins or if you prefer you can even bring your RV. When was the last time you fought over who gets to sleep in the top bunk? Or when was the last time you went to camp – and didn’t have to sleep in a bunk bed at all?
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Pastor’s Column: Camping with Our Church Family
Come to Cornerstone’s Church Camp.
Come to Church Camp and spend time with your Church family; the kind of time we never
have together on a Sunday morning. Breakfasts together around the dining hall, campfires together at
night, devotions and games and projects and a lot of good hang-out time all throughout the day. Have
conversations that go deeper than “Good Morning.” Get to know the people who worship beside you
every week.
Come to Church Camp and spend time in God’s creation: the hills, the pines, the skies, the
river. Fish in the pond. Deer in the field. The camp dog. The hike to the cross up atop the hill. The feeling
of being away from your routine – and a lot closer to the Divine.
Come to Church Camp and make crafts. Camp candles, and camp necklaces, and tie-dye T-
shirts. Camp lets your creative side out, or at least reminds you this is just for fun, so it’s okay the statue
you glued together out of macaroni looks less like you and more like a duck.
Come to Church Camp and do something new: how about a ropes’ course through the
trees? Or a zip line across the heavens? How about a four-sided climbing tower reaching three stories up?
This is not your grandmother’s Church Camp! (Well, actually Lazy F Camp has been a United Methodist
campsite for over 60 years now, so technically this could be your grandmother’s Church Camp; but she’d
have a hard time recognizing it, with all the new facilities, programs and fun stuff!)
Come to Church Camp and stay in accommodations ranging from rugged to refined,
between hotel-like digs in the lodges, to the more traditional cabins or if you prefer you can even bring
your RV. When was the last time you fought over who gets to sleep in the top bunk? Or when was the
last time you went to camp – and didn’t have to sleep in a bunk bed at all?
Who is Church Camp for? Everyone. It is for couples. It is for singles. It is for little kids. It is for
seniors. It is for youth. It is for young adults. It is our once-a-year special-opportunity to “get away
from it all” and spend extra time with God together. It’s an opportunity
to build relationships, and create memories. And it’s a time to submerge ourselves in Christian
community, with prayers and songs and devotions and lots of grace.
Come to Church Camp early, during the “Serve” portion of the week, and get extra every-
thing: Extra Church family time. Extra time away with God. Extra time to soak in the setting.
Extra time to serve with your Church. Extra time to be at Camp! That starts on Wednesday,
August 5th.
Then stay for the Church Camp weekend portion, which is basically a week of camp activities
packed into a weekend: inner-tubing down the river, water-sports, archery, climbing wall or zipline,
hiking, crafts, chapel and baptism in the river for any who have not yet received the baptismal
waters, but who are ready to take those steps into the Christian faith and life! That starts on Friday,
August 7th. (You can come to either or both!)
Friends, now is the time to sign up for Cornerstone’s All-Church Camp weekend. The fliers,
dates, costs and details are available on the foyer table. All meals are included: rooms, showers,
programs and gorgeous 98 acres of sunshine and pine trees. You can visit Lazy F’s website and learn
more about the camp at: www.lazyfcamp.org, or you can speak to event organizers like Shannon
Brannon or Janie Whitnell. And yes, the Murphy family will be there throughout!
This is a year where our hope is for a huge turnout, that we may really go deeper in
relationship with one another. This weekend only comes but once a year – don’t miss it! Be a part
of it! Come spend time with your Church and our God. Come to Cornerstone’s Church Camp!
Looking forward to our summer together with God,
Pastor James Murphy
New Donation Request: Lollipops by the Thousands Our Share Team will be leading our Church in two big Outreach Events this Summer in June and
July: a Church Float (and presence) in the parades in Maple Valley Days and Covington Days! The Maple
Valley Days parade will be Saturday, June 13th and the Covington Days parade the 18th of July. We will be
asking absolutely everyone to join us for those events, that together as a Church family we would walk to-
gether with our float and invite our communities to check us out and join us for a Sunday of Worship!
And as part of those outreaches (as is true at every parade!) we will have candy to give out to the crowds.
And this is important: this is how we will advertise ourselves to the people. We are not allowed to give
out literature, but we can give candy with stickers about our Church. Therefore, we are asking for dona-
tions of bulk lollipops, that we will then ad stickers with our Church name, details and website. Between
the signage, the float, our people and the candy handouts, we are hoping to make a great impression on
our communities and invite a lot of people to Church! But we need LOLLIPOPS! If you can, just donate
them at the display in the foyer! Thank you!
Easter Season Worship Schedule
Join us each Sunday morning during the Easter Season for a series of uplifting messages celebrating
Jesus and His Victory over the grave! (And if you missed any of our Easter messages so far be sure
to “catch up” by listening to sermons on the web through our site, at: http://
www.buildingonjesus.org/media.php?pageID=51 )
May 17th – Last Sunday of Easter
Easter All Easter: Guest Speaker Roger Sargent
And following Easter…
May 24th – Pentecost Sunday
Emergence of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2 “Empowered by the Spirit”
May 31st – Trinity Sunday
Celebrating Our Creator, Redeemer &
Sustainer
Genesis 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Titus 3:4-7, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Matthew
28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 13:13 “The Importance of Understanding God in Three Persons”
One More Special Bible Study in May
Pastor James is offering one more stand-alone Bible Studies this Wednesday night!
Wednesday, May 20th @ 6:30 pm: Pentecost Study. A Bible study digging into
Jesus’ promise of the arrival of God’s Holy Spirit, the Spirit’s coming upon Pentecost, and fruits of
the Spirit which God grows in us! Just bring your Bible and join us in the Sanctuary!
Missed a Sermon? Catch recent Easter sermons
on our website, at:
http://www.buildingonjesus.org/#/worship
-sermons/current-sermons
Praising God: Baptisms & Dedications in May
There are two youth baptisms and two children's dedications happening at Cornerstone this
month! Baptism is one of the two sacraments of the Christian Church, where we are washed in water
and the Spirit, and infused with God's grace to become a member of the family of God! Children's dedication is a precursor to baptism, where the child is consecrated to God with the promise of a future
baptism when that child comes of age.
May 3rd at 9:00 am: Holy Baptism for Jena Stannard
May 10th at 9:00 am: Children's Dedication for Remme Pinkstaff
May 24th at 10:45 am: Children's Dedication for Joseph Murphy
May 31st at 9:00 am: Holy Baptism for Cara Marie Conforti
Praising God that we raised over $15,942 in offering for transportation for Pastor Joseph’s congregation! The monies will be sent soon toward the purchase of a bus or other transportation to safely transport their congregation on Sundays and throughout the week!
Mark your Calendars: “Single-Service Sundays” We will have 2 services throughout the summer except for these 4 Sunday’s we have chosen 10:45 am as
the timeslot for each of these single-Service Sundays.
Sunday, June 7th 10:45 am Youth Sunday Sunday, July 19th 10:45 am VBS Sunday
Sunday, August 9th 10:45 am Lazy F Camp Sunday
Sunday, September 13th 10:45 am Ministry Fair
Note This Date/Time Change Fountain Court Senior Living
Join us THIS Sunday May 17th at 2:45 pm at Fountain Court Senior Living for games, snacks & fellowship with the residents of Fountain Court Senior Living Center. Any-one is welcome to come and it means so much to the Seniors. Address: 24200 224th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Save the Date
Cornerstone Men’s Night Out
at The Mariners
Thursday, May 28th
“Men’s Night Out at the
Seattle Mariners!” Fellas, boys, sons, and their friends – join us on Thursday,
May 28th as Cornerstone Men enjoy an evening together at
the Mariners! A block of 100 tickets has been purchased, so
bring your buddies! Tickets are only $13 – Sign Up on the
table in the Foyer! With special thanks to Scott Hurter and
Men’s Ministries!
New Play Group Forming! Looking for opportunities for your little one to make friends, or looking for ways to connect to other parents or grandparents of young children? There is a new Cornerstone play group meeting on Thursday mornings in the church nursery for children and their caregivers. Meets Thursday mornings, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., open to children from newborn to preschool, and their caregivers (can be moms, dads, grandparents, etc.). For more Information, contact Jenn Murphy, [email protected]
Current and Upcoming Events!
THIS SATURDAY—Women of Cornerstone – join us in "GOD's Backyard"
Welcome to "GOD's Backyard"! What is "GOD's Backyard" you ask? It's a fun-filled event where we get to
know God and each other better as we share a walk / hike in a beautiful location, followed by a short
devotion. We come back refreshed, with a greater spirit of friendship and devotion as we discover God in
His outdoor paradise.
This month "GOD's Backyard" will focus on the Women of Cornerstone (though future hike / walks will be
scheduled for the whole family). Ladies meet us at the
parking area next to the LAKE WILDERNESS Lodge at
9:00 am THIS Saturday, May 16th. We will be walking
around the Lake and the stunning Arboretum. It's in bloom
and sits waiting for us!
All hikes/ walks are "weather permitting". Please
EMAIL Lori Wilkerson at:
[email protected] if you interested in
joining us -- so I can alert you if walk is cancelled
due to weather concerns.
Come join us and "May you be blessed - as you enjoy
"GOD's Backyard"
7th Annual Cornerstone Golf Tournament
Has been rescheduled for Saturday May 30th
Lake Wilderness Golf Course
Tee Times Start at 10 am
All Participants Welcome!
Donations for Blackpack Buddies
Signup in the Lobby for Tee Time
Questions contact Bob Stone
Praying and Community Support
Prayer Corner
Continued prayers for Linda Toycen home with her family.
Prayers for Lorena Saxton, recovering from brain surgery on April 15th. Praising good biopsy
results. Grateful that she is home recovering. Prayers for healing and strength.
Prayers for Renee Lombard and family after the loss of her
grandfather Monday.
Prayers for Karen Schmitt and her family upon her cancer
diagnosis. Prayers for her as she undergoes treatment.
Prayers for Ella Raffle recovering from heart surgery. She is
now at a rehab facility in Puyallup.
Prayers for John & Ramie Cooney and girls as they adjust to
their new life in Ghana, Africa.
Prayers for Kathy Gardner’s daughter who is pregnant and due very soon.
Prayers for Christine Girard and family as they settle into the new position of Children’s
Ministry Director and for God to go before the details as they begin their service to
Cornerstone.
Prayers for Mike Piraino who is recovering from surgery.
Prayers for Kathy Datin, recuperating from back surgery.
Prayers for Terri Scott recuperating from surgery.
Prayers for Kelsey Hurter recovering from back surgery.
Continued prayers for Zane, Brant and Mikaela’s nephew, and for his family.
Prayers for the people of Nepal and all those affected by the devastating earthquakes there.
Prayers for Pastor Joseph and our brothers and sisters in India, who are facing persecution
for their faith. Prayers over a special Cornerstone offering on Joseph’s behalf this month.
Prayers for peace in Jerusalem and throughout the Middle East, and prayers for all God’s
people in that region.
Have something to submit for Prayer Chain
Email the Prayer Chain at [email protected]
Or you can call the church office at 425-432-1790 during office hours or after hours contact Amy Konvalin
REGISTER NOW FOR
All-Church Camp at Lazy F
Aug 5-9th
Looking ahead to this summer: Each year Cornerstone spends a special
weekend of fun, fellowship and worship at Lazy F Camp near Ellensburg.
This is a special time for our Church family! We offer these dates now, to
help with planning your summer schedule—join us! August 7-9 (Fri-Sun) for a weekend of fun,
fellowship, food and enjoying nature at one of the Pacific Northwest Conferences GREAT Methodist
camps. Also consider coming early starting that Wednesday the 5th to do some service projects to
give back and spruce up the camp for summer. Activities for all ages!!!
If you are new to Cornerstone—this is an awesome weekend together!
Questions can be directed to Shannon Brannon at [email protected]
or Janie Whitnell at [email protected]
Detailed information about the weekend and registration forms can be found on our website:
http://violet.nowsprouting.com/cornerstoneunitedmethodistchurch/#/service-opportunities/lazy-f-
weekend
Register NOW for Summer Church Camp!
Our Pacific Northwest Conference owns 4 awesome camps,
including nearby Lazy F and Indianola! Camps for families, adults,
teens, kids and grandparents. All the camp info is online. Scholar-
ships are available.
http://pnwcamps.org/
Kids’Kids’Kids’ CoCoCornerrnerrner Coming Up This Weekend:Coming Up This Weekend:
In In Kidz ChurchKidz Church (Infants(Infants——4th graders)…4th graders)… This week children will be learning “We can happy be-
cause God is always with us.“ from Acts 16:16-40 Parents, please remember that someone in
at least 5th grade should sign out your child each week.
Club 56 Club 56 (5th & 6th graders) this (5th & 6th graders) this week…week…
Why did Jesus get baptized?
Important Dates to remember: (Only for Confirmation kids.):
May 21st-Methodism Teaching 4-6 PM
June 6th-Rehersal 4 PM
YOUTH
Middle School
Mission Trip (for all 6th-8th graders)
will be July 5th-10th
to the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Idaho.
We still have space available, so contact Ashley if you are interested.
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Sundays 6:30-8:00 PM
HIGH SCHOOL: Wednesdays 7-9 PM
Youth Sunday is June 7th—one service at 10:45 AM
Contact Ashley if your child wants to be involved OR if you have a 2015 graduate!
HIGH SCHOOLERS
Join us for our new series “KINGDOM COME"
“We are now taking applications for our Youth Ministry Summer Internship!
For more information, a full job description, and application,
contact Ashley Creek at [email protected].
The application and job description can also be found on our website!”
The Serve Team is excited to introduce a new ministry
opportunity to our congregation! Starting this Sunday,
April 26th, you will have an opportunity to sign-up to be
part of our new “Care Ministries!” This group will help
provide meals and transportation to members of our
church family who are experiencing illness, or
recovering from surgery or welcoming a new baby into
the family! As you may know, we currently have
several church members who are experiencing serious medical issues and may be in need of meals and/or rides
to doctor’s appointments, or even in some cases may
need companionship while they are recuperating. We
feel that Care Ministries will not only provide much
needed help to those who are hurting or recovering
from illness, but it will also help strengthen the bonds
of fellowship within our church family! Let us be a true
reflection of Christ to our church family. So please
consider helping with this important outreach, either by
sending an email to Carol Nohavec at carolno-
[email protected],Peggy Kessel at kessel-
[email protected] , or Amy Kliskey at
[email protected] or by signing up in the lobby.
2015 Relay For Life of Black Diamond, Covington, Maple
Valley
Cedar Heights Middle School
19640 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA
On June 6-7 from 3pm-10am Emily Toycen will be participating in an event called Relay For Life at Cedar Heights Middle School. The team is called Team Linda Toycen in support of my mom. The whole time our team will be taking turns walking around the track. This event is an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember others who have fought the
battle or are fighting it now. If you want to help support me and my team you can
donate online.
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR?team_id=1854330&pg=team&fr_id=66724&utm_source=m_fb_1_CY15_cd&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Relay_For_Life&s_src=boundlessfundraising&
s_subsrc=bfIphFbPfMsg
Vine Maple Place
Position and Volunteer Needs
Facilities Work Parties
Service Projects
Babysitters
Boys Mentors
Financial Literacy Coaching
Warehouse Assistant and Shed
Organizers
Employment Coaches and Employment
Trainers Needed - Daytime!
Office Janitorial Services
Ways to Serve in Church & Community!
Vine Maple Place
Testimony of how simple gifts mean the most
A client who we recently re-housed had to go to our
Community Caring Network to seek additional move-in
assistance. She interviewed with a church and said it was a
very encouraging meeting. A week or so later the case
manager received a bible in her mailbox with a post-it
note that said it was for the client from one of the be-
nevolence volunteers. The next time the case manager
saw the client she told her she had something to give to
her. When the case manager handed her the bible she
looked so surprised! She realized
what it was and said she had been
wanting one so badly! She soon
discovered that the volunteer took
the time to have her name engraved
on the front cover. The look on her
face was priceless. She was so joyful.
Almost looked relieved.
Ways to Serve in Church & Community!
Sunday Morning Kitchen Helpers
The Stone family are moving to Spain this
summer, and Bob is preparing to step back
from his service in our kitchen in preparation
for that transition. So - we are in need of a
rotation of servants who would be willing to
help in our kitchen on Sundays. If you are
willing to help in this area, please speak with
either Louise or Pastor James. And thank you
Bob!
Vine Maple Place
A great way to serve in our
community is to get on the
Newsletter email list for
Vine Maple Place.
They are frequently looking for donations
& volunteers
If you are interested, please sign up at:
http://www.vinemapleplace.org/_forms/
view/22364
Praise Team looking for New Musicians!
Do you play the piano, guitar, base or drums? Consider shar-
ing your gifts with Cornerstone and being part of our won-
derful Praise Team. Play another instrument or love to sing?
If you are at all interested in sharing the talent God has given
you in music, please talk with Brant, or email him at
Be blessed!
Shalom,
Brant
DONATIONS NEEDED
We are in need of cookie donations and
donations of regular coffee for Sunday morning
meet and greet time. Please bring your
donations to the kitchen or contact Louise
Sargent or Bob Stone if you can help.
RIDES NEEDED
Today I visited Passage Point, an amazing facility south of Issaquah. Passage Point is a supportive community for parents re-entering the community after being in jail or prison, who would otherwise be homeless and who are re-uniting with their children. As their location is near the Cedar Grove composting facility and not convenient to public transportation hubs, they would like some help with getting to religious services. Can you make the need known to your congregation, especially if you have people coming from the area south of Issaquah, north of Maple Valley,and east of Renton. Those who are interested should call Passage Point at 425 270 9949 or email [email protected]. Let them know that you heard of the need through the Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition. Thanks!
Elizabeth Maupin, M.Div.
www.facebook.com/
IssaquahSammamishInterfaithCoalition
425 392 3344 (shared phone), 206 478 3899 (cell)
UMCOR at Work after Earthquakes in Nepal
(from the United Methodist News service)
United Methodists joined Christians around the world in a prayerful response to the
earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives in Nepal and neighboring China and India.
BBC News reported the death toll at 4,000 people, with at least 7,000 injuries by
Monday evening as the Nepalese army and police undertook massive search and rescue
operations. Many were living in “vast tent cities” in the capital of Kathmandu as aftershocks
from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake continued.
Five missionaries working in Nepal for the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries
were reported safe.
The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries “has been in mission with the people
of Nepal a long time, and that is a great grace in this time of need,” says Thomas Kemper, the
board’s top executive.
In a joint statement, the World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia called churches around the world to pray for those affected by the earthquake and “extend
every possible support for humanitarian aid assistance in Nepal and other affected areas in the
neighboring countries.” The World Methodist Council also offered its prayers for the people
of Nepal.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is planning to offer assistance through interna-
tional and local partners, including the United Mission to Nepal, a longtime church partner.
UMCOR approved a $90,000 grant April 27 to GlobalMedic, which will help earthquake
survivors access clean water by providing household and public water-filtration units.
To Donate toward UMCOR’s Relief Efforts in Nepal
Donations to support the response to the earthquake in Nepal and other international
disasters can be made online through UMCOR Advance # 982450. Visit www.umcor.org for
more information. Checks also can be made out to your local United Methodist church. Write
UMCOR Advance #982450 on the memo line and put in the offering plate.
Ways to Serve in Church & Community!
Finance
Budget YTD $155,288
Income YTD $173,489
Expenses YTD $146,289
YTD = year to date
Team Linda Toycen
Bracelets
We have a unique opportunity to love
one of our members, as in her fight
and healing against cancer Linda's
"Team" has produced rubber bracelets
(in Seahawk colors, naturally!) as a
simple fundraiser for the family and
show of support. These bracelets are
available through Carol Nohavec on
Sunday mornings for a donation of $5
that goes directly to the family
toward treatment. Our prayers on
Linda's behalf continue, and our trust
in God's presence!
Preschool at Cornerstone
We are blessed to have welcomed a new preschool in our facility. Bright Hope Preschool is a non-profit Christian Preschool that has moved into our facility and is meeting in our Jungle Room Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, for ages 3 to 5.
Bright Hope Preschool is enrolling now for Summer Preschool Camp June 30—July 30 including VBS July 13-17.
For more information or to enroll contact Director Rachel Passarelli at
[email protected], or at 253-350-7822. You can visit them on the web at www.brighthopepreschool.com
This Week’s Sign Ups
Where can you participate?
Volunteer to serve in Children’s
Ministries
Bring Bulk Unwrapped Lollipops
Register for All-Church Camp
Join Care Ministries
Sunday Kitchen Helpers
Bring Meet & Greet Cookies
Wednesday Bible Study Childcare
Share your Gifts in Special Music
Join the Prayer Chain
Birthdays
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CHURCH EVENTS
May Birthdays!
Brian Heineman May 20th
Rachel Toycen May 23rd
Ski Segi May 24th
Bennie Thueringer May 25th
Dan Ryynanen May 27th
Olivia Elliot May 28th
May Birthdays!
Caleb Lackey May 4th
Scott Hurter May 6th
John Cooney May 7th
Joseph Sieh May 7th
Shannon Brannon May 10th
Ashlyn Greget May 14th
Contact Us
Cornerstone United Methodist Church
Rev. James Murphy, Senior Pastor
20730 SE 272nd Street, Covington, WA 98042
P: (425) 432-1790 Fax: (425) 432-7240
Office Email: [email protected]
Pastor's Email: [email protected]
Visit our web page at: www.BuildingonJesus.org
Leaders & Servants at Cornerstone
Committee Chairs & Lay Leadership
Leadership Chair Amy Konvalin
Lay Leader Brian Heineman
Women’s Ministry Leader Jill Stone
Men’s Ministry Leader Scott Hurter
SPR Chair Amy Bjorn
Finance Chair Jeff Hiss
Trustees Chair Steve Schaff
Nominations Chair Pastor James Murphy
Discipleship Chairs
Believe Team Chair Phil Rodocker
Connect Team Chair Megan Heineman
Serve Team Chair Peggy Kessel
Share Team Chair Judy Franklin
Cornerstone Staff
Children’s Ministry Leader Christine Girard
Youth Ministry Leader Ashley Creek
Worship Director Brant O’Brien
Admin. Assistant Kimberley Lackey
Custodial Lorena Saxton
Music Chuck Buser
