Good afternoon, Church Family
In the Bible reading from the week prior, we read about Solomon’s Temple. One interesting and repetitive phrase was “He Is good! His faithful love endures forever!” (5:13, 7:3).
The goodness of God is truly good! His goodness is a blessing. And so today we are praising God for two wonderful blessings that arrived this week. Together, let’s celebrate these two blessings.
Welcome to the world Amy Elizabeth, daughter of Chrystal Borrowman (baby in heart onesie)! Welcome to the world Olivia Iris, daughter of Jason and Joanne Borrowman (baby in plaid onesie)! The goodness of God overflows!
Since the beginning of January, I have been pondering some thoughts that came from the Bible Through The Year readings. Traditionally during the time of Lent, I post Lenten poetry as my email devotion. I will be doing that again once Lent begins. In my readings from 2 Chronicles last week, I was impressed with the variety of artists involved in building the Temple. Sculpters, weavers, farmers, guards, engineers, priests, lumberjacks… So many different types of people are mentioned in the beginning of 2 Chronicles.
I was thinking about our own congregation, and I would like to add something to the Lenten poetry that will be happening in my email updates – photography. But not just any photography – Cornerstone photography! Each week I would like to add a picture of nature. Landscapes, if you will. No pictures of people, just things you see out your window, or on your walk, or in your garden. I have included two examples of what I am looking for. One is a photo of Prince Albert taken by Verna Henry (used with permission), and one that I took a few years ago out my window. Over the next few weeks, if you have a picture or two that you think would fit into that category and that you are willing to have shared in my email update, can you please email them to me? We have so much talent – I can’t wait to see what arrives over the next few weeks.
Mark your calendar – lots is happening in the next couple of weeks.
This Sunday – Welcoming Caleb Sigstad into membership (weather permitting). Noah Vankoughnett-Mouland will be giving an update on his upcoming Mission Trip. We are also celebrating Communion.
Sunday, February 16 – GAMES DAY after the morning service. Cornerstone Girls are hosting an afternoon of board games, including a Cornhole Tournament for all ages! Pastor Dyan will be bringing soup and buns for lunch too!
Sunday, February 23 – We are having our Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 23. There will be a shortened Sunday service, followed by our Meeting. Then we will have Potluck together after that. A copy of the full Annual Report will be ready for pick up or email by this Sunday.
Sunday, March 23 – Ladies Secret Sister Reveal and potluck. More details to follow.
Note: Due to the Daycare Rental, we will not be participating in Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this year.
Sunday School for all ages from 10:00 – 10:40am. There is no Sunday School on February 16 due to the Family Day long weekend.
Scrapbooking takes place Thursday evenings. Bible Study begins at 6:45, followed by Scrapbooking at 7:30.
Tuesday morning Bible Studies at 9:30.
Remember that there is Wednesday morning Prayer time at 9:30. A coffee time begins at 10:00 – everyone is welcome.
We are well into winter. Please pray for safety on the road. Pray for those who need shelter from the cold.
Praise God for our two new babies!
Pray for Hope Crawford how has a gallbladder surgery today.
Pray for Iris Borrowman who is going to Ponoka, Alberta this weekend for her sister’s 90th birthday celebration.
Kerrie Canada is praising God for a new niece, Ezlyn Ceaye.
Pray for Maryanne Hermatiuk who is in the hospital.
Praise God that Bobbi Dorian has an appointment with an ENT! Pray for good diagnosis and treatment.
Pray for Noah Vankoughnett-Mouland and his upcoming Mission trip to Peru.
Praise God that Caleb Sigstad has made a decision to take up membership at our church.
Pray for our upcoming Annual Meeting (February 23).
Pray for Sossa’s brothers who are now in Canada and looking for work.
Praise God that Andrew and Chrissy Clark were able to purchase a truck!
Praise God for the connections made with the daycare/after school program.
Pray for our sermon series: The Games We Play.
Pray for Maxine Holden who has been ill for a number of weeks. She is starting to feel better, but is still not at full strength.
Pray for George Hermatiuk who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. His pain is being managed. Pray for Maryanne who has been unwell.
Pray for Sandra Langlois who has continued to have health issues. She has started taking some good healing steps, but recovery is slow. Do pray for her continued healing
Pray for Darlene Peters who has been having some long-term health concerns. Pray for the doctors, and for effective medications. Pray that she wouldn’t be discouraged.
Pray for our nation and for the USA. Pray for our leaders.
Pray for the Board: that God would give us direction for the church, and for the new programs starting and re-starting in January / February.
Please continue to pray for others in our church with health issues.
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. Now that it is winter, the need for shelter becomes greater.
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 generosity. Cornerstone keeps its doors open and participates in ministry due to your willingness to give of your tithes and offerings.
There will be a full financial update at our Annual Meeting on February 23.
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.
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
We have a NEW PRAY TOOL. In a church our size, it is quite “normal” for people to sit in certain seats. For 2025, let’s use a mental seating chart to pray for everyone. Each day, think / visualise a certain row(s) of seats in the sanctuary, and who normally sits there. Pray for those people.
Then, think of the empty chairs in the sanctuary. Let us pray that they will not be empty for long.
I am still including the names of everyone to make sure that no one is missed. Let us continue to be ALL IN FOR PRAYER. 1 Timothy 2:1 says I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
NOTE: If you are not on this list but would like to be, please let Pastor Dyan know. NOTE: This list has been updated as of February, 2025. Please modify your list accordingly.
GROUP ONE:
Cathy Bendle
Chrystal Borrowman and daughter Amy
Gordon and Benita Borrowman
Gregory Borrowman
Jason, Joanne, Hannah, and Olivia Borrowman (missionaries in Kenya)
Scott Borrowman
Michelle Borrowman and her son Owen Rider (moved to White City)
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 and those who lead them and attend them
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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