Good afternoon, Church Family,
Over the last six weeks we have been looking at Lenten Poetry and local photography from our congregation. This will be the last week our devotion will consist of these two components. I know that many of you have sent in lots of photos and although I wasn’t able to use everybody’s art, I hope I have included at least one piece from each person who sent in samples of their photography. Thank you all for sharing.
This week’s art is brought to you by Rose Mineau (Waterfall), and Faith Crawford (Sunset) and our poem was written by an American Presbyterian elder named Anne Weems. I think that this poem captures the true essence of Holy Week.
“Holy Week” by Ann Weems
Holy is the week …
Holy, consecrated, belonging to God …
We move from hosannas to horror
with the predictable ease
of those who know not what they do.
Our hosannas sung,
our palms waved,
let us go with passion into this week.
It is a time to curse fig trees that do not yield fruit.
It is a time to cleanse our temples of any blasphemy.
It is a time greet Jesus as the Lord’s Anointed One,
to lavishly break our alabaster
and pour perfume out for him
without counting the cost.
It is a time for preparation …
The time to give thanks and break bread is upon us.
The time to give thanks and drink of the cup is imminent.
Eat, drink, remember:
On this night of nights, each one must ask,
as we dip our bread in the wine,
“Is it I?”
And on that darkest of days, each of us must stand
beneath the tree
and watch the dying
if we are to be there
when the stone is rolled away.
The only road to Easter morning
is through the unrelenting shadows of that Friday.
Only then will the alleluias be sung;
only then will the dancing begin.
Good Friday Service is this Friday, April 18 and is being hosted at Gateway Covenant Church (1500 – 15 Ave E) starting at 10:30 am. Light refreshments to follow.
Many people only come to church on Easter and Christmas. What a great opportunity to invite a friend for Easter. As part of the celebration of Easter, we will be having a light “continental breakfast” potluck before the service. Please consider bringing some extra snacks to share on Easter morning before the service, starting around 10:40.
Update on Noah’s Mission Trip. Noah was scheduled to go to Peru in a couple of weeks for a Mission Trip. On March 19, Peru declared a state of emergency due to a terrible and violent crime wave. After much consultation, Noah will still be going on a mission trip with Action International as scheduled, but instead his team will be going to Costa Rica. They will be participating in similar activities in their new destination. Please pray for the team as they shift their focus.
Lenten Lunches conclude this Thursday (tomorrow).
Pastor Dyan and Chad will be on holidays the week of April 21 – 28 and will be travelling out of the province. There will not be an email update next week. In case of emergency, please contact Verda Graham (Board Chair).
Scrapbooking takes place Thursday evenings. Bible Study begins at 6:45, followed by Scrapbooking at 7:30. Note: there is no Scrapbooking on April 17 or 24th.
Sunday School for all ages from 10am to 10:40 am. Note: there is no Sunday School on Easter Sunday and April 27.
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.
Pray for our upcoming Good Friday Service at Gateway Covenant, and for our Easter Celebration at Cornerstone this Sunday.
Pray for those in Prince Albert who are homeless. There are local groups trying to raise community support for additional shelters. Pray for their work in this area.
Pray for Verna Henry who received a diagnosis of an untreatable cancerous growth on her liver. She is now in palliative care at Rose Garden Hospice. She is able to take visitors. She is not in any pain. Pray for her and her family during this time.
Pray for the country of Peru that has been seized with all kinds of violence. Pray for the churches and missionaries in this difficult time.
Pray for Noah Vankoughnett-Mouland as he now heads out to Costa Rica in two weeks.
Pray for Noah’s friend, Atlas, as they prepare to come from Florida to Canada for a few months. Pray for a safe journey and time in Canada. Pray for Pastor Dyan, Chad, and Noah as they host Atlas.
Pray for our missionaries, Jason, Joanne, Hannah and Olivia as they are now heading from Nairobi to Hurri Hills. Pray that necessary repairs to their vehicle will be taken care of and that their drive will be “uneventful”
Pray for Chelsea’s sister who is homeless and is expecting. Pray that she would find safe housing and assistance.
Pray for Dave Cleveland who is getting a shoulder replacement at the end of April.
Praise God that Bobbi Dorian had an appointment with an ENT! Pray for effective treatment.
Pray for George Hermatiuk who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. His pain is being managed.
Pray for Sandra Langlois who has continued to have health issues. Praise God that she and Sam were able to come to church this past Sunday!! 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. Regarding the leadership in the USA, pray that wisdom would prevail.
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 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.
February, 2025 Income: $10,005.32 Expenses: $7940.51 = +$2064.81
(February income includes rent from the daycare)
March, 2025 Income: $7932.74 Expenses:$7691.70 = +$241.04
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
PRAYER 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.
PRAYER LIST UPDATED ON APRIL 16.
NOTE: If you are not on this list but would like to be, please let Pastor Dyan know.
GROUP ONE:
Tori Barrington
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 (now living in Regina)
Lynn Dernoga
Bobbie Dorian
Fabiola
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
Fabiola Niyinkiza
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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