Volume 35, No. 11 November 2018 COMMUNICATOR. Youth Pastor - Brach Pulver Lead Pastor - Eli Shackelford Music - Fred Helbling

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1 CORNERSTONE Volume 35, No. 11 November 2018 COMMUNICATOR Youth Pastor - Brach Pulver Lead Pastor - Eli Shackelford Music - Fred Helbling CORNERSTONE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH The Communicator was created in 1985 to provide a way for church and ministry leaders to keep the people of informed about the activities and ministries of the church. While we hope that you will be lifted and encouraged by the articles you find in the Newsletter, the primary purpose of this newsletter ministry is to keep you informed. Enough. Pastor Eli I often say, We have enough to do everything God has called us to do. Enough people. Enough resources. Enough everything. Reflect on this with me for a moment. What does it mean to have enough? Enough food to feed my family things that they like to eat. Enough money to heat our house in the winter and cool it in the summer. Enough kids to do all the chores that I UPCOMING EVENTS... can come up with. Enough for everything I need and almost even for everything I want. Enough friends that I can call someone when I m down. I can invite someone over when I want to celebrate. I can trust someone with my feelings, fears, and even my failures. Enough is a nice thing to have. Not everyone has enough. Sundays - Youth Discipleship (9:30 am); Worship (11 am); Jr Church (11 am); Eben-Ezer Worship (5 pm); Study on Atheism (9:45 am) Mondays - Women s Bible Study at (6:30 pm) Tuesdays - BiLT at Nancy Hepner s (6:30)--every other Tuesday) Wednesdays - Jr High Youth (5:30); Kids Club & Sr High Youth (6:45)--Starts Sept 12th Thursdays - Eben-Ezer Service (7 pm); BiLT at Shackelford s--every other Thursday 1st ~ Shackelfords (6:30 pm) 2nd ~ Templo Eben-Ezer Prayer Vigil (8 pm) 4th ~ Daylight Savings Time Ends 4th ~ Potluck Lunch 6th ~ Prayer Meeting (7 pm) 6th ~ Nancy Hepner s (6:30 pm) 10th ~ Food & Clothing Distributions (9 am) 11th ~ Taco Cart Sunday (after church) 13th ~ Luncheon for Retired Folks (noon) 15th ~ Shackelfords (6:30 pm) 15th ~ Templo Eben-Ezer Prayer Vigil (8 pm) 18th ~ Community Thanksgiving Meal 20th ~ Elders Meeting (7 pm) 20th ~ Nancy Hepner s (6:30 pm) 21st ~ NO Wednesday Night programs 22nd ~ Thanksgiving Day 25th ~ Care and Share (1 pm) 27th ~ Deacon s Meeting (7 pm) 27th ~ Luncheon for Retired Folks (noon) Paul writes to the Church in Corinth to say: God can give you all you need. He will give you more than enough. You will have everything you need for yourselves. And you will have enough left over to give when there is a need. Not just enough, but more than enough. More than enough. Who is this more than enough promised to? It s in the text just before the promise. Those who give generously. Those who give generously. So I ve been confessing my belief that we have enough. Enough for everything that God has called us to do. Enough people. FEATURED INSIDE... c Enough... 1 c Women s Bible Study... 2 c Events Calendar... 3 c Prayer Calendar... 4 c Life Together c Classifieds... 7 c What Me Worry?... 8 November address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com 1

2 Enough resources. Enough. But Paul is saying that I ve been setting the bar too low. Enough isn t the promise, but more than enough. But it s only true if we are giving generously. That s what Paul is saying to his friends. True then. True now. We grow in generosity and God supplies more and more. More than enough. Would you join me in generosity? Let s dream bigger and grow deeper. Lets give more and expect more. Let s live in a way that says that we agree with Paul and believe the word for more. Blessings, Eli Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; For this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. Luke 10:2 Prayer at Choose a leader or staff member and pray for them each day. Pray for unity, mission, love, and energy. Pray for our outreach to the community. Join the after-service prayer team. If you d like to do this, please talk with Eli or one of the elders. Join the monthly prayer meeting at 7pm, the first Tuesday of the month. Use the prayer calendar. It has names, ministries, topics. Women s Bible Study Women, suit up! The Women s Bible Study group meets on Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm, at the church. The study for the fall quarter is The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer. Contact Lindsay Shackelford for more information ( ) We also have BiLT (Better in Life Together) groups where you can join with others to live life and learn about God s Grace together. See page 6 for the details. 2 address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com November 2018

3 November Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jesus said, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners :30 am-youth Study; 9:45am-Study on Atheism; 11am- Worship, Jr Church; 5 pm-eben-ezer Service Daylight Savings Ends Potluck Lunch after church Prayer Meeting (7 pm in the Blue Room) Veteran s Day 9:30 am-youth Study; 9:45am-Study on Atheism; 11am- Worship, Jr Church; 5 pm-eben-ezer Service Taco Cart Sunday November address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com :30 am-youth Study; 9:45am-Atheism Study; 11am-Worship, Jr Church Community Thanksgiving Meal 9:30 am-youth Study; 9:45am-Study on Atheism; 11am- Worship, Jr Church; 5 pm-eben-ezer Service Johnathan Mulqueen Care & Share (1pm) Matthew 9:12-13 Women s Bible Women s Bible Women s Bible Women s Bible Nancy Hepner s Luncheon with retired folks (noon) Elders Meeting (7 pm) Nancy Hepner s 27 Luncheon with retired folks (noon) Newsletter articles Deacons Meeting (7 pm) Jr. High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club, Sr. High Youth (6:45pm) Jr. High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club, Sr. High Youth (6:45pm) NO Kids Club, Jr. High, or Sr. High Shackelfords Eben-Ezer (7 pm) Eben-Ezer (7 pm) Eben-Ezer (7 pm) Shackelfords Marty Lopez Thanksgiving Jr. High Youth (5:30 pm); Kids Club, Sr. High Youth (6:45pm) Eben-Ezer (7 pm) Shackelfords Eben-Ezer Vigil (8 pm) Eben-Ezer Vigil (8 pm) Food & Clothing Pantry (9 am) Ian Gibes Vickie Hammond

4 November PRAYER CALENDAR Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: Worship Worship Service Iglesia Ebenezer Single parents Worship Worship Service Great hospitality for visitors Worship Worship Service Because He First Loved Us 25 Worship Worship Service Those who are searching for a connection with God Elders and Administrative Board 26 Love and humility Elders and Administrative Board Prayer at Elders and Administrative Board Elders and Administrative Board Prayer meeting: 7pm (in the blue room) Building & Grounds: Fred H Unity and forgiveness Finance: Karen Missions: Elda Arana Music and Worship Teams Vision for missions and outreach 27 Pastor Eli Deeper love Peace, guidance, and wisdom for leaders Finance: Karen Love for each other Missions: Elda Arana Youth in our neighborhood Pastor Eli Families with young kids Missions: Elda Arana Prayer at Because He First Loved Us Ministry Small Groups Music and Worship Teams Vision for missions and outreach Pastor Eli Widows and single moms at Because He First Loved Us Fellowship: Heather Friends and family serving God in other countries The women of our church Church Secretary: Luz Missions: Elda Arana Healing of wounds Building & Grounds: Fred H Answers for seeking hearts Church Secretary: Luz Vision and staff for food pantry/ clothing closet Love for our neighborhood Finance: Karen Peace in this Nation 4 address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com November 2018

5 LIFE TOGETHER Thanksgiving Community Meal First tacos... (Nov 11) On November 18 after an outreach church service, we ll be sharing Thanksgiving Dinner with our neighbors and friends. This community dinner is always a great way to get to know our neighbors and other new friends and for them to get to know. What can you do to spread the word? On November 11th after church, we ll have a taco cart on the church lawn and a chance to give neighbors a taco and invite them to the meal on November 18th. Help us invite people! Then turkey! (Nov 18) How can you help with the dinner? Plan to bring something to share. We raised $ for the turkeys, but this dinner is a chance for you to share a side dish or dessert to make the dinner complete. See the signup sheet in the foyer. Prepare to serve. There are many ways you can help out to make the dinner successful. Talk with Heather Ledbetter. Come to dinner and invite a friend! Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100: 1-5 Can You Help on Wednesday nights? Please pray for the leaders and students of Kids Club and the youth outreach groups and consider helping out with Kids Club in November and December. Two of our long-time adult leaders from will be away for part or all of this period, and we need adult leaders who can fill in and help in this important ministry. If you can help, talk with Eli it s always a good time, and your presence will be appreciated! Remember the food pantry! See page 7 for general needs, and see the weekly update s for a specific list. Distribution is October 13. More info from Elda Arana: or eldagd@gmail.com. If you re CPR certified, let Richard Hammond know. We d like to have an upated safety list for the leadership and the teachers in the church. Richard Hammond: or r7d7h7@gmail.com, November address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com 5

6 LIFE TOGETHER Better in Life Together Two BiLT (Better in Life Together) groups are available this fall on rotating weeks. These groups are the way to grow closer and grow in our faith together. Tuesday BiLT, 6:30 pm: Every other Tuesday October 9th and 23rd Meet at Nancy Hepner s: 1437 Vineyard Court, SLC, Led by Jasmine Johnson contact Jasmine for info ( ) Thursday BiLT, 6:30 pm: Every other Thursday October 4th and 18th Meet at the Shackelfords: 6622 West Oak Bridge Drive, West Jordan, Led by Eli and others contact Eli for info ( ) Care & Share What is Care & Share? It s a small group that meets one Sunday a month after church for lunch, sharing & prayer, and mutual support. Who: All adults are welcome! Bring soup, salad, or other food to share. When and where: After church, the fourth Sunday of every month (October 29th, this month). We meet in the room next to the kitchen. For more information, talk with Debbie Gentile: (801) NEW Lunch with retired folks Are you retired? Eli wants to meet you twice a month for lunch and fellowship. Where and when: At the church, at noon every other Tuesday this month it s November 13 and 27 Who: You if you re retired and can meet Eli for lunch at noon! Questions? Talk with Eli for more details. Note from the newsletter editor I ll be in El Paso, Texas from Nov. 8 to December 17. No worries on the newsletter I ll have my computer and can put the December issue together and it from there. But because I can, I m adding a note to the newsletter this month to ask for your prayers on this trip. What will I be doing? I ll be assisting two organizations: Las Americas, which provides free legal help for asylum seekers, and Annunciation House, which provides practical help for immigrants and the homeless. How can you pray? Please pray that my heart will be open to whatever God wants to tell or show me while I m there. I feel He may use this trip to heal some old wounds, and I m hoping I can be open to His voice. Also, pray for safety and better Spanish skills! Many thanks, Sherri Vance 6 address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com November 2018

7 CLASSIFIEDS... Donations no later than November 6. CLOTHING THANK YOU for your generous donations. Please contact Elda Arana about clothing needs at this time. And we ll keep you posted as specific needs arise. Thanks again! Michael Jacobs Sales Associate 8823 S. Redwood Rd, Suite B2 West Jordan, Ut Phone: Blessed Home Do You Need Home Cleaning Services? Call Elda Arana at or Free Estimates. (Elda uses eco-friendly products.) Want to advertise in the classifieds? Just send an to Sherri at Kaity Robbins Fashion consultant FB: Shop LuLaRoe Kaity Ruth Sandy Ortega is taking orders for Avon if anyone is interested. She will provide books as needed. Call for information. November address: 7

8 What me worry? THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNICATOR PUBLISHED MONTHLY 7762 S. 700 W. Midvale, UT Website: Articles for publication can be sent via to: (Before the 25th. would be nice.) 8 address: cornerstoneefchurch@yahoo.com November 2018