Good Morning, Church Family
I read this little quote this morning. It said Keep praying even if you only have a whisper left. What a powerful little sentence. One of the shortest verses in Scripture comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:17 which says Pray continually.
This week, my devotion is to do this very thing – PRAY. There are so many things happening in the lives of our congregation, our denomination, our country, and our world. How can we not pray?
My challenge is simple. Here are seven categories. This week, think of someone/thing from each category each day. And lift those things in prayer.
1. Something happening in your life spiritually
2. Something happening in your life relationally
3. Someone in your family
4. Someone from Cornerstone Free Methodist Church
5. Something happening in Prince Albert
6. Something happening nationally
7. Something happening globally
Planet Pals has been postponed until the new year.
Hymn Sing takes place this Sunday, October 20 at 1pm! This is open to people of all ages, and not just from Cornerstone, so invite a friend. We will be joining together in a time of WORSHIP, using hymns and gospel music. If you would like to bring a bagged lunch, the Fellowship Hall will be open and available.
Soup with the Pastor takes place Thursday, Oct 24 at 12:30. We will be having Borscht and Turkey Soup, plus a salad. At least one of the soups will be gluten free. There is no cost to this, however, donations are welcome. If you are on your work lunch break, come and eat and run (you will be moved to the front of the line so you can get back to work).
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES: Adult Sunday School will be meeting in the sanctuary and Children’s Sunday School will be meeting at the back classrooms. This runs from 10:00am – 10:40am.
Hampton Free Methodist Church in Saskatoon is putting on a Dinner Theatre called “A Comedy Café: Four Zany One Act Plays”. Noah Vankoughnett-Mouland is part of that Dinner Theatre, so if you happen to be in Saskatoon that weekend, consider checking out this event. See poster for more details.
Scrapbooking has started again and takes place on Thursday evenings. Bible Study begins at 6:45, and Scrapbooking begins at 7:30. The theme this year is “Unveiled: Women of the Old Testament”
Tuesday morning Bible Study takes place at the church at 9:30. They will be continuing their study “Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts”.
Camp Events: Arlington Beach Camp is hosting Ladies Retreat from October 18-20
Remember that there is Wednesday morning Prayer time at 9:30. A coffee time begins at 10:00 – everyone is welcome.
Please pray for the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East.
OUR MISSIONARIES: Jason and Joanne Borrowman, and Hannah. Please pray for Joanne: that her pregnancy will continue to go well. They have a very busy November, so please pray for good health for everyone.
Pray for the Free Methodist Retirement community, Light and Life Free Methodist Park, that is in Lakeland, Florida. It was hammered by Hurricane Milton (see pictures). Many folks lost everything. Pray for others hit by the hurricane.
Pray for George Hermatiuk who has been experiencing significant back pain.
Pray for Jayme Borrowman who finally was able to get her gallbladder surgery. Pray for her healing. Pray also for her partner, Bobby, that he would find additional work opportunities.
Pray for Blake Peters who recently had kidney stones removed (there is still one more to deal with). There has been much pain involved, but he is recovering. Pray that he will have a full recovery soon.
Pray for Dave and Gena Cleveland as they settle into their new home in Regina. Pray for Dave as he is having ongoing health concerns.
Pray for Sandra Langlois who has some upcoming diagnostic appointments. Please pray that she will get the doctor’s “ok” to come back to church. Pray for her continued healing.
Pray for Bobbi Dorian. She had her MRI and they discovered some blood flow issues affecting nerves near her ears. With surgery, they may be able to stop the noises and problems in her right ear! This is great news. Unfortunately, it could take months before there is an opening for that surgery. Let us surround Bobbi with our prayers: that there would be a miraculous opening for that surgery in a very short time frame. Pray that the insistent ringing in her ears will stop!!
Pray for Lois Borrowman: Pray for a quick sale of her house.
Pray for Darlene Peters who has been having some long-term health concerns. Pray for the doctors, and for effective medications.
Praise God that Sosa Iroere has found a place to live in Moose Jaw and is loving her classes and her new roomie! Pray for her new town and new school. Pray that she would find a good church and good friends.
Thank you for your prayers for Pastor Dyan as she was in Niagara Falls for denominational meetings last week. They were very helpful, inspiring, and encouraging. She even took a photo of the falls taken on one of the evenings.
Pray for the Board: that God would give us direction for the church, and for the fall programs.
Pray for Chrissy Clark’s family. Her aunt, uncle, and cousin are all battling cancer. Pray for her mom who is finding this very stressful, and it is weighing heavy on her heart. All three of the people are on Chrissy’s mother’s side.
Please continue to pray for others in our church with health issues.
Pray for our farmers: that there will be a good crop this fall. Pray for safety in the field.
Pray for the people in our congregation, or people who are connected with those who are struggling with mental health issues, particularly with anxiety and depression. Pray that they would receive the medical help needed during these difficult diagnoses and treatment. Pray that they would hear the encouragement of our Saviour over dark thoughts.
Pray for the Prodigals in our lives – that they will remember the goodness of the Father’s House and come home.
Let us pray that our congregation will grow, and that we will be able to attentively meet the needs of our visitors and regular attendees alike.
Pray for Pastor Anne Martin (former congregant of Cornerstone) who is pastoring the Pimento Walk Church in Jamaica.
Pray for the people in our community that are struggling with housing and food insecurity in Prince Albert. Pray for the community programs ministering to them.
Pray for Pastor Dyan and the Board as they listen to what God has to say about His great plans for Cornerstone. Let us continue to pray that our church will grow.
Many of our congregants (and their loved ones) are struggling with various health and mental health issues. Pray for their healing. Pray specifically for our young people who have many stresses and anxieties.
We are so very thankful for your ongoing generousity. Cornerstone keeps its doors open and participates in ministry due to your willingness to give of your tithes and offerings. In order to pay all of our bills, we need to receive about $7,000 each month. UPDATE: once a month, we will post a financial update in our bulletins and in this email update.
Pray that we will meet our bills and be able to continue participating in Kingdom Building and Church Care. Please remember Cornerstone in your regular giving. NOTE: Cornerstone needs to replace one of our furnaces. Please consider adding to your regular giving if you are able.
Reminder that we now have e-transfer as another way to give to the church. E-transfers go to etransfer@cfmcpa.ca Two things to remember when sending an e-transfer to Cornerstone. 1. The Security Question can be anything you like, but please ALWAYS make the Security Answer ilovemychurch (no spaces). 2. If you wish to give for a specific purpose just make a note of it in the message/comments box when you send the e-transfer.
You can also send a cheque to the church or donate during the service. 2200 – 15 Ave East . Prince Albert, Sk S6V 6J5.
Please remember to PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION. Be ALL IN FOR PRAYER. Below is a list of our congregants. I have divided them into five groups. My challenge is that we pray for every person in one of the groups on one particular day, AND that we try to do TEN MINUTES of prayer for our church each day. By following the schedule, we can make sure that everyone is prayed for during the week. If you notice someone missing from the list, please let Pastor Dyan know. If you would like to be added to the list, please let Pastor Dyan know. The power of prayer is amazing. Ephesians 6:18 says And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. As a pastor, it is my prayer that we all (myself included) fall in love with praying.
GROUP ONE:
Cathy Bendle
Chrystal Borrowman
Gordon and Benita Borrowman
Gregory Borrowman
Scott Borrowman
Michelle Borrowman and her son Owen Rider (moved to White City)
Clark Cassidy
Iris Clark
Church Leadership
Church Growth
GROUP TWO
Andrew and Chrissy Clark- Jayden and Ava
Gena and Dave Cleveland
Lynn Dernoga
Bobbie Dorian
Brendan and Marina Friesen and son Gus
Karen and Len Gaumond
Curt Graham
Verda Graham
Verna Henry
Impacting our community
GROUP THREE
Maryanne and George Hermatiuk
Maxine Holden
Wilbert and Dorothy Holmgren
Sosa Iroere (currently studying at Polytech in Moose Jaw)
Pat Kellar
Sandra Langlois
Samuel Langlois
Ewen MacLeod
Donald and Ethel MacLeod
Lorriane MacCauley
Michelle MacCauley and daughter Soleh
Church finances
GROUP FOUR
Ann Martin-Trusty (in Jamaica now)
Dave and Rose Mineau
Dyan Mouland and Chad Vankoughnett
Noah Vankoughnett-Mouland
Blake and Darlene Peters
Holly Peters and son Elijah G
Marlene Schutte
Caleb Sigstad
Church programs
GROUP FIVE
Norma Simpson
Virginia Stack
Danny Paquette, Brenda Smith and sons Wesley and Brendan
Darwin Szell and Debbie Schutte and daughters Sarah and Bria
Neil and Tammy Twyver and Halle and Kai
Bill and Denise Wilkinson and Jack and Charlie
Cornerstone Girls: Faith and Hope Crawford, Margaret Dreaver, Asia Borrowman, Kelsey Mineau, Kerrie Canada
Jayme Borrowman-Bonner
Listening to God’s direction
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