Cornerstone Class

Let the Madness Begin

2009-03-16T07:05:00.001-07:00

March Madness is upon us, and that means that it is time for the 2nd Annual Cornerstone Class March Madness Invitational Bracket Challenge! Melissa Canterbury has the trophy sitting on her fireplace mantle and would love nothing more than for it to remain there another year (Melissa, please tell me you have the trophy). I hope everyone will enter the bracket challenge. To join the challenge, click the link below. You'll be asked to enter the group's password before you can join. The group password is included below.

http://cornerstoneclass.mayhem.sportsline.com/e
Our Group password is: cornerstone

Good Luck to Everyone!

Note: Must enter online to be eligible to win

Follow-up from Class

2009-02-19T07:27:00.000-08:00

At the end of class a few weeks ago I mentioned an article about oppressing the poor via our buying of certain merchandise. Here's the article

Thanks,
Eddy

Dodgeball Tournament Needs Your Help

2009-02-16T09:29:00.000-08:00

April 3-4 the White Station Youth Group will be sponsoring a dodge ball tournament for area youth ministries to promote. The proceeds of the tournament will help defer the costs of mission trips for our kids to go to Rhode Island and Ghana this summer. We will have a concession stand at the tournament. Over the next few weeks as you grocery shop, if you see pop (and it must be Pepsi products per our agreement with Pepsi due to their donation of the sign) on sale and wish to pick up some extra to donate-any thing we don't have to buy, enables us to give more to the kids who come and work the tournament. If you will mark on the packages, Dodge ball tournament and bring them to George or Courtney's office-or to the Station, I will collect them. Please buy cans only. In the near future, we will be looking for sponsorships for the tournament. If your business is interested or you know of contacts we could make, please let me or Kim Jones know.

Thanks,

Dana Welty

Small Groups through the Cornerstone Class

2009-01-21T12:37:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share with the full class the meeting several of us were in last night in regard to small groups through our class…there were 11 who attended this first meeting, but 24 have noted interest in being in a small group through our class!

After very good discussion about time constraints, a range of possible focus areas for a group, and the overall purpose, here is where we landed last night for the “kick off” of a small group through our class.

- We will begin with one small group initially so to help ensure it gets off the ground well, but we desire and hope to have additional groups.
- This first group will meet the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings (5 pm – 6 pm) in our Cornerstone Class. The group will begin this coming Sunday, January 25.
- While the focus of the group was difficult to land, there was a proposal of one week focusing on our class content for further discussion and application, and the other week focusing on prayer time and personal needs and issues. I feel confident the group will determine its focus after a few meetings.

There were a number of recommendations, i.e., a small group also having a community focus and use one of it’s meetings to reach out to others, try to help begin a small group for those who cannot meet on Sunday evening, etc. I would suggest this first group take the applicable ideas and determine together its “mission.”

I am very thankful for the energy of last night’s meeting. If you did or did not attend, I want to encourage you to come this Sunday night, January 25 to the Cornerstone Class room (5-6 p.m.) to be a part of a small group, if you are interested in doing so. If we are graced with too many for one group, we will immediately break into two groups…we will remain flexible and respond as the need arises.

Finally, three in our class have offered to lead a small group. As that is confirmed, we will communicate that as well.

Blessings on you this week…and, remember the purpose of MLK Day and what it means for the sake of goodness and righteousness in our city and world.

David Jordan

January 11, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Kim and Ryan Enfield-Michael’s sister and brother-in-law are getting divorced. Pray Kim comes to church.
Jim Hambrick as he has arrived safely in Ghana and for Terri as she is here while Jim is gone.
Remember Danny and Katie as they prepare for their missionary field.
Jason and Tina Hall, friends of Jason and Rebekah Smith, lost their unborn child right before Christmas. Remember Sara and Paul Brigg who are Tina’s parents as they all grieve the loss of this child.

Cornerstone Valentine Party Cancelled

2009-01-14T19:45:00.000-08:00

Class,

We have run into several conflicts in trying to find a place to meet at the church for our Family Valentine's Pizza/Card-making Party scheduled for February 7. We have even looked at other dates, but the church is just really booked up for the next few weeks. We have decided to cancel the party and instead we are asking you to take this opportunity to either meet with another family or just have your own family make and mail some cards to our shut-ins and FIT families. Kelly Cates will have addresses to pass out in class on Sunday, February 1st. Thanks for your willingness to serve. We will be announcing our next event soon!

In His service,

Ashley Hinton and Rebekah McConnell

Cornerstone Bowl Fest 2008-09

2008-12-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

The most wonderful time of the year is here…Starting this Saturday the first of 34 college football bowl games will kickoff. We can’t let this festive time go by without a little friendly competition. So today we are kicking off the Inaugural Cornerstone Bowl Fest. Please sign-up and make your picks for all 34 bowl games: http://free2opc.1.collegefb.sportsline.com/b/52539e735c10d183
Please note picks must be in before the first game on Saturday. A prize for the winner has yet to be determined but it will definitely be better than a fruitcake. Good luck to everyone!

November 23, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Pray for Theresa’s mom and dad
Praise for Jennifer Sykes, she starts work December 1st
Barbie who works at Whole Foods with Fran is really sick. Pray for a quick healing and a good attitude
Hayden Craig, baby cousin of Laura Culwell, is having sleep apnea (stops breathing) several times a day. His parents Jeff and Jamie need strength and peace. Hayden is now at Vanderbilt
Amanda’s dad is looking for a job, he had two interviews but found out last week he did not get either job. Please pray for patience and strength for her dad and mom.
Safe Travel for the Thanksgiving holiday
Sarah Simmons’ uncle, Mark Howe, is in Afghanistan. She is not sure how long he will be there, please pray for his safety.
Meagan Canterbury goes back to the ENT tomorrow to check her ears. Pray the infection is gone and stays gone.

November 16, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Pray for Theresa’s mom and dad
Sarah Simmons’ uncle, Mark Howe, is in Afghanistan. She is not sure how long he will be
there, please pray for his safety.
Caleb’s home congregation in Detroit has a lot of members without or losing their jobs with
the poor economy.
Friends of Jason and Rebekah Smith, Tina and Jason Hall are expecting a baby girl. The baby has birth defects and mother has diabetes. Prayers for this family.
Anna Caroline Causey, sister of Rebekah Smith was diagnoses with two more autoimmune
diseases. Please pray for her and her family. Len Causey was medically released from the
army. He is Anna Caroline’s husband.
Meagan Canterbury has had a double ear infection, she saw her ENT last week and he wants to see her again next week (he thinks her tubes are falling out.)

November 9, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Continue to pray for Jamie and Amy’s nephew, Grayson, he had heart surgery this week and is in NICU
Angie Woods, the sister-in-law is 7 ½ weeks pregnant and is having complications
The Campbell’s are selling their house and moving into the churches carriage house.
Meagan Canterbury has an ear infection; pray it will go away quickly.

September 28, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Theresa was home with a headache, pray for to feel better.
Michael Hennessy, Christy’s brother is in the Police Academy, and should graduate in October. He fell last Monday and injured his knee. He must be cleared by a doctor to stay in the Academy. Pray for patience and God’s hand to get him where he needs to be.

September 14, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-09-15T07:59:00.000-07:00

Pray for our neighborhood and the ministry our CLC will have for the White Station Community.
Amber Morgan asks for prayers for my grandmother. She has been in the hospital for several weeks. When one thing is better, something else is happening. Also, pray for my
mom (Terry) and my aunt (Elizabeth) as they are her caretakers.
Michael Hennessy, Christy Cooper’s brother is in the Police Academy, Pray for protection and freedom from distraction
Charlie Griesbeck (a partner in Andy Cates’ firm) was diagnosed with leukemia.
Christian student center (SOMA) renovation and funds needed- hopefully to open in October.
Pray for the Langston family, their son Liam, he has had many set backs and infections this week. It is hard for an 11 year old to understand the long road of recovery he has ahead of
him.
Continue to remember the Thornton family in the loss of the nephew a couple of weeks ago.
Kelley Derrick’s grandmother, Liddie Mae Adams is in a nursing home and is not receiving the best care. Please pray that we (Kelley and her parents) can better the situation.
Jacob and Candace Howell’s brother and sister-in-law, Taran and Jessie Howell are going through training to be foster parents for abused children; They are expecting the first placement in the next couple of months. Please pray for their strength and faith that they may be able to be of great love and service to the child.
Melissa’s grandfather, Ray Deming, is still in the hospital, he is not doing any better than when admitted Friday. The doctors are trying to figure out what is going on. A thanksgiving is that this time my grandmother (she suffers from dementia or early Alzheimer’s) was able to think clear enough to call an ambulance, last time she was not.

September 7, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-09-10T06:44:00.000-07:00

Pray for our neighborhood and the September 13th CLC open house
Amber Morgan asks for prayers for my grandmother. She has been in the hospital since last Sunday for many different things. She is still there and will be there at least until the rest of the week. When one thing is better, something else is happening. Also, pray for my mom (Terry) and my aunt (Elizabeth) as they are her caretakers.
The Coopers will be traveling this week, pray for safety and patience
Michael Hennessy, Christy Cooper’s brother is 70% complete in the Police Academy, Pray for protection and freedom from distraction
Charlie Griesbeck (a partner in Andy Cates’ firm) was diagnosed with leukemia about 2 weeks ago. He has completed the 1st round of chemo
Katie and Danny in the birth of the new daughter( will happen soon and Katie will be safe)
Jennifer Sykes husband’s grandmother is on a downward spiral and prayers for God to shower all with peace.
A good friend of the Sykes, Xaviera, husband’s 17 y.o cousin dies last week from a kidney plant transplant complications
The Sykes are asking for prayers for guidance about a decision for trying to have a baby.
Prayers for the Canterbury’s, Melissa is traveling most of the week, pray for safe travel and for Colby for patience as he will be home with both girls by himself for several days.
Christian student center (SOMA) renovation and funds needed, the need 95,000 by the end of the year
Pray for the Langston family, their son Liam (a close friend of my nephew), fell over 30 feet from a tree on Sunday, his kidney was shattered on impact, his spleen is bleeding and many other serious internal injuries. He developed an infection in his lungs today, He is 11 years old and has long road of recovery.
Remember the Thornton family in the loss of the nephew a couple of weeks ago.

July 27, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-07-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

Michael Hambrick- begins Marine Corp recruit training 54 hr crucible Thurs-Sat. Notice new address.

Lisa Lockhart-dislocated shoulder

Sharon Goforth (neighbor of Ordis and Patti) has pancreatic cancer

Pray for Ordis’ new job

Pray for Theresa as she transitions to her new position and for the search for a new children’ minister.

Pray for the Mays as they are moving this week, and for Spencer’s appointment with the surgeon next week.

Pray for the cousin of Laura Culwell.

Wes had his wisdom teeth removed this week in Alabama.

July 13, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-07-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

Friends of Colby and Melissa from Chattanooga, Jimmy, Tanya and Samantha Parker will be moving to Portland TN. Jimmy and Samantha will move to be there for the start of school but Tanya will not be able to move till the end of August due to job obligations. Pray for them as they move (they have been in Chattanooga for 12 years) and for the transitions they are going through.
Pray for the group at FIT for Lightshine this week.
Pray for Sherah’s brother Paul, he is dealing with some difficult life/relational situations.
Amanda is having her wisdom teeth removed today (Thursday)
Danny came back home this weekend
Janet Cagle’s aunt’s family with the death of her aunt.
Remember Shana’s friend who is pregnant
Remember the Simpson family with the death they have experienced
Pray for Clay Culwell as he is in school and the demands it places on his time.
Michael Hennessey was able to continue with training for the police department
Pray for the people who went to Ghana, help them to take the experiences they had there and take it to the people here in Memphis.

Class Project at FIT

2008-07-02T07:02:00.000-07:00

WHEN: Saturday, August 2nd

WHERE: FIT Property (parking lot at corner of Jackson and Springdale)

WHAT TIME: Yard work/Children’s Bible activity 4:30-6:30
Picnic style dinner 6:30-7:30

WHAT TO DO: We will be cleaning out flower beds and planting perennials at 14 FIT units. There will be children’s activities that will be going on during this time. We will then all get back together to eat around 6:30 and pack up by 7:30.

WHAT TO BRING: For those doing yard work (versus helping out with the kids), bring work gloves and a yard tool of your choice for clearing out the beds and planting new flowers.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: I need for a couple people to organize a few children’s games/Bible activities for Cornerstone and FIT children. This doesn’t have to be anything elaborate but just something to keep them occupied for a little while. There is a play area at the FIT property so balls or outdoor games are definitely appropriate. We will be outside the entire time.

COST: For $25 per family, you can have a fun filled evening with family and friends while getting to meet some very special families at FIT. The $25 will cover all the food your family can eat, as well as for the 10 FIT families, and the plants that we will be planting.

RSVP: Let me know how many will be attending from your family by Sunday, July 27th. Also, please let me know if you can coordinate activities for the kids.

QUESTIONS: Feel free to e-mail or call Kelly Cates on her cell at 229.4837

June 29, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Terri, Kevin, Lindsey H, Brittany, Lindsey C, and many others will be traveling home from Ghana this week. Pray for safety, good health and that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus at the VOH
Continue to remember the Campbell family during their family losses.
Continue to pray for Michael Hambrick- he is doing well at Marine Corp basic training.
The Reese's ask that the class please pray fervently for God’s blessings on our mission survey trip to Angola. Our team that will be with us includes 6 other adults and a 2-year-old. Katie will return June 29, and will be seven months pregnant by then. I will stay two weeks longer to teach a course on ethics at Mapepe Bible College in Zambia.
The Smith family is traveling to Denver; this is the first flight for the kids, pray for low stress and safe travel.
My (Rebekah Smith) parents Edward and Martha Roland, have a court date to recover lost income from my father’s last job, my brother, David Roland is their lawyer. My brother-in-law, Len Causey, will be receiving a medical discharge from the army; his MRI revealed that surgery could not be performed. My sister, Bethany Parlier is selling her house and moving. Prayer of thanksgiving for them please.
Michael Hennessy, Christy’s brother is in the Memphis Police Academy, he has injured his shoulder. If he does not get doctors clearance by Monday he will be out of the academy.
Michael McConnell’s sister and brother-in-law are moving back in together.
Pray the opening of the community center and the lives it will impact.

June 15, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-06-17T06:51:00.000-07:00

Terri, Kevin , Lindsey , Brittany and many others leave for Ghana June 19-July 3. Pray for safety, good health and that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus at the VOH
Sherah’s maternal grandfather, Bill died last week, she returned home late Sunday night and on Monday received word that her paternal grandfather had passed away, Keep the family in your prayers, arrangements have not been made yet
Thanks for Michael’s sister and family, Ryan and Kim Enfield-pray to get them here.
Rebekah McConnell’s C-section is scheduled for June 17th @ 1 pm, pray for recovery and the hospital staff.
Continue to pray for Michael Hambrick, He is doing well and his letters are upbeat. I know this is due to all the prayers that go up each day for him. 52 days left.
The Reese's ask that the class please pray fervently for God’s blessings on our mission survey trip to Angola. Our team that will be with us includes 6 other adults and a 2-year-old. Katie will return June 29, and will be seven months pregnant by then. I will stay two weeks longer to teach a course on ethics at Mapepe Bible College in Zambia.
Michael Hennessy (Christy’s brother) is in the Memphis Police Academy, pray for spiritual, mental and physical strengthening.
Pray for Maryanne Rieder– Sarah’s sister who will leave for a 6 week mission trip to Australia on June 19th.
Pray for Rebekah Smith’s 2 y.o. niece, she had a CT scan showing polops in her sinuses. She has been placed on predisone and the medicine has greatly affected her behavior.
Pray for Theresa’s dad, Charles Smith as he lives with the cancer in his body.
Pray for Liddie Mae Adams, she is in rehab/nursing home.
Amber Morgan sprained her ankle on vacation. Lance is coming back to Memphis and she is going on to Miami with the 2 boys
Pray the opening of the community center and the lives it will impact.

June 8, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-06-11T06:55:00.000-07:00

Kevin Schon's trip to Ghana June 19-July 3—Please read Kevin's’ email from this week
Sherah’s maternal grandfather, Bill died last night. Keep the family in prayer especially grandma Betty whose health is already poor. Sherah will be traveling there (Colorado) this week.
Thanks for Michael’s sister and family, Ryan and Kim Enfield-pray to get them here.
Rebekah McConnell’s C-section is scheduled for June 17th @ 1 pm, pray for recovery and the hospital staff.
Kelley Spurlock lost her husband a week ago in a car accident. Pray NASA awards death benefits to Kelly . Pray for Kelley and her children especially as fathers day is approaching. Kelley is a friend of Rebekah Smith
Michael Hambrick
The Reese's ask that the class please pray fervently for God’s blessings on our mission survey trip to Angola. Our team that will be with us includes 6 other adults and a 2-year-old. Katie will return June 29, and will be seven months pregnant by then. I will stay two weeks longer to teach a course on ethics at Mapepe Bible College in Zambia.
Brandon Cooper, David Hill, Steve Hill, Neesha Powers are in Guaymas, Mexico. They are returning this week. Pray for successful work and a safe return
Michael Hennessy (Christy’s brother) is in the Memphis Police Academy, pray for spiritual, mental and physical strengthening.
Pray for Maryanne Rieder– Sarah’s sister who will leave for a 6 week mission trip to Australia on June 19th.

Dudes Night Out

2008-06-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

Dudes Night Out is going to be this upcoming Thursday Night, June 12th beginning at 5:00. We will meet at Buffalo Wild Wings on Poplar and eat BONELESS wings for 50 cents. That way we don't have to eat around the bone and feel the burn! After dinner we will adjourn to the Paradiso for the 6:45 showing of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull".

Let me add this:
Folks, if you only want to come to dinner, that's fine. If you just want to come to the movie, that's fine. If you want to do both, that's fine. In other words, if you can't make it for all of it, we would just love to see you for a little bit.

May 18, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-05-20T08:43:00.000-07:00

Liddie Mae Adams, Kelley Derrick's grandmother, still in rehab after stroke
Continue to pray for Ordis Copeland Sr.
Michael Hambrick left Sunday evening for Marine boot camp. Pray that God will be with him in mind, body and spirit
Pray for Len Causey, brother-in-law of Rebekah Smith, he is Kuwait city. He will be transferred back to US for knee surgery in GA
Pray for Christie's dad, Terry Hennessy. He has not been feeling well, he had tests run last week and all cam back good (praise), but still has not found out what is wrong. Pray for speedy diagnosis and quick healing
Meagan Canterbury's had her consultation with an ENT, her tubes have been scheduled for the 30th. Pray the surgery goes well and she can finally be without ear infections afterwards

Girls Night Out

2008-05-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

Bronte Menu

May 4, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-05-07T06:38:00.000-07:00

Kelley Derrick's grandmother had a stroke, she is in rehab
Continue to pray for Ordis Copeland Sr., he is improving
Michael McConnell's sister and husband are going to counseling
Rebekah McConnell's great aunt had a heart attack and is healing well
Rachel Faulkner, Mitzi's friend, husband died in a plane crash, they had a 2 year old and a 6 month old
Bart's youth minister, Brian King, died in a plane crash
Meagan Canterbury's ears are infected again. Pray as they choose the doctor who will put tubes in her ears
Amy's Clements' friends, who are nurses will be working/volunteering their medical services in Africa. Pray for safe travel (Links section contains blog)
Wes' parents are travelling from Canada this week
This is the Seniors last week

Africa Mission Car Wash

2008-05-02T06:44:00.000-07:00

Come one, come all to the Car Wash fundraiser to support the Africa Summer Mission to Ghana. We will be having a car wash at White Station, 9:30am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 3 to help raise money to support the mission trip. $10 donation per car is appreciated or come get a dog wash for $5. Even if you don't get a wash, stop by and show your support for the teens and our mission trip.

God blesses,
Kevin

Combined Class this Sunday

2008-04-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder for everyone that we'll be in a Combined Sunday School Class this week in the Fellowship Hall to hear Randy Harris. He's one of my all-time favorite teacher/speakers! You'll surely be blessed by his knowledge of the word and his ability to apply it to contemporary life.

See you there!
Eddy

April 13, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-04-16T08:01:00.000-07:00

Donell Merchant, Ryan's sister is struggling with lupus, she is having to make decisions regarding double hip replacement
Pray for Tracye Sipe, Kelly Derrick's sister, she is having tests on April 22nd
ordis Copelans Sr, he has a broken hip, surgery was lat Tuesday, and hopefully will go home on Monday
Meagan Canterbury continues to have ear infections. Maddie went to the doctor on Monday and also has a double ear infection
Melissa Canterbury and her co-workers are travelling again this week. Pray for safe travel
Pray for Hintons. Damien has pneumonia and Devin has an ear infection.
Pray for Amanda's grandmother, she was diagnosed with a disease which will eventually make her go blind, pray the doctors are able to slow the process
Pray for Duncan's mom to have safe travel back to Dallas
Pray for Sherah's grandmother (Betty Larma), she is in the hospital with kidney and colon problems. It was bad enough that her kidneys almost completely shut down Friday night.
Thank you for praying for my grandmother, who passed away Monday morning. She is at peace now and is no longer suffering. Please pray for my mother, Nancy Holley, who is having a hard time with my grandmother's death. Pray that she will start going to back to church
Pray for Melissa Schon, for good health and for the doctors working with her

April 6, 2008 - Prayer Requests

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Donell Merchant, Ryan's sister, is struggling with lupus and she is facing double hip replacement
Pray for Tracte Sipe, Kelly Derrick's sister, she is having tests on Thursday due to health concerns
Lee Henry, Terri Hambrick's uncle is still critical in hospital in Florence, AL.
Clay Culwell's mother is out of the hospital. He thanks the class for the thoughts and prayers over the last couple of weeks.
Meagan Canterbury still has ear infections. She is on another round of antibiotics for the next 3 weeks and at that point if her ears continue to be infected she will be referred to an ENT for tubes
Melissa Canterbury and her co-workers are travelling this week. Pray for safe travel.
Bryan Hite, Sarah Banker's cousin, is in the ICU recovering from jaw surgery. He has been battling health problems for years. Please pray for a speedy recovery.
Pray for Melissa Schon, for good health and for the doctors working with her.

Down to Two...Literally

2008-04-05T20:17:00.000-07:00

The much anticipated match-ups between four #1 teams wasn't all it was hyped up to be. Memphis and Kansas rolled in their games tonight making for an intriguing match-up in the Finals on Monday night. The game on Monday will determine our Bracket Challenge Champion as well. Melissa has Kansas winning it all and Brandon stayed true to the hometown team picking Memphis to win its first ever championship. I could go through the rest of the standings, but it really doesn't matter. This is a two team, two person match-up with the winner taking home the first ever Cornerstone Class Golden Ball Trophy (pictured). Bragging rights and a great fireplace mantle piece are on the line. I want to thank all the others for playing. The trophy will formally be presented to the winner next Sunday in class.

April Fellowship Groups

2008-04-03T12:03:00.000-07:00

If you are listed as first in the group listing, we are counting on you to make sure your group gets together
The purpose of our groups is to help us to get to know each other better. You can go for coffee, ice cream, lunch or just get together. Whatever works best.
Please get together sometime this month. New groups will be assigned for May
You are also encouraged to invite any visitors to join your group

Group 1
Jason and Rebekah Smith
Brandon and Christy Cooper
Jamie and Amy Clements
Wes and Amanda Kuryluk

Group 2
Justin and Sarah Banker
Mike and Ashley Hinton
Lance and Amber Morgan
Lisa Lockhart

Group 3
Andy and Kelly Cates
Clay and Laura Culwell
Colby and Melissa Canterbury
Jason and Janet Cagle

Group 4
Jason and Jennifer Burgess
Matt and Sarah Simmons
Patti and Ordis Copeland
Danny and Katie Reese

Group 5
David and Theresa Jordan
Shawn and Mindy Thornton
Eddy and Shana Efaw
Rusty and Rachel Woods

Group 6
Duncan Campbell
Jennifer Sykes
Fran and Caleb Borchers
Jim and Terrie Hambrick

Group 7
Kevin and Melissa Schon
Bart and Mitzi May
Michael and Rebekah McConnell
Ryan and Kelly Derrick

And then there were Four...

2008-04-03T07:57:00.001-07:00

For the first time in tournament history all four #1 seeds have made it to the Final Four. For the first time in our bracket challenge history never has the intensity been more intense than it is now. Bart is barely hanging on to the lead withstanding a significant charge from Melissa and Mitzi (Congrats to both for getting all final four teams right). Eddy has fallen back to fourth and in an unbelievable test of stamina Andy has come from the bottom of the pack and grabbed a place in fifth. The competition will definitely get heated this weekend with 5 of the 6 brackets having UCLA winning the championship. Duncan and Brandon are sitting in the wings hoping that UCLA falls. If the Tigers do take care of business, this challenge leaderboard will totally be turned upside-down. This truly may be the year we 'Remember the Alamo' again.

Final Four Party (April Madness)

2008-04-02T09:01:00.001-07:00

Hello Cornerstone!!! Christy and I were also out of town this weekend but are very excited about hosting the Final Four Party on Saturday. A Couple of things we wanted you to know... We said the start time was 4:00 PM, but this is flexible as tip off for the Memphis game is not until 5:07. We will be ready for you at 4:00, but feel free to come anytime between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. We will snack on appetizers during the game and I will plan to have dinner ready during the 40 minute break between games. As there was not a sign up list there on Sunday, and we do not have the one from last week, please reply to me and answer the following, as my example indicates. This will allow me to purchase accordingly and an easier time of cooking on Saturday.

Name/ Steak Temperature or Chicken/ Appetizer
Brandon Cooper / Medium Rare / Cheese Dip

Here are directions to our house from White Station for those who need them:
2570 Tigrett Cv
901-753-6387

Head North on Colonial .4 miles

Turn right onto Park 3.7 miles

Turn right onto Kirby Pkwy 1.3 miles

Turn left onto Stout .6 miles

4th left onto (2nd) Stornaway 500 feet

1st right on Tigrett Cove 80 feet

4th house on right

- Brandon Cooper

How Sweet is Your 16?

2008-03-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

All I can say about the last two days in UNBELIEVABLE! Who would have ever thought that David(son) would slay the giant in Georgetown (a team many thought would go to the Final Four and maybe even win it all), that Stanford would win after their coach is ejected in the first half and that Tennessee would need some extra time to take care of Butler. All #1 seeds are still in, but just barely for two of them (Memphis & UCLA both had close calls). Our leaderboard has seen a huge shift. Eddy riding his Mountaineers huge victory over Duke has vaulted himself into second place. For now, Bart is the leader but I was truly on the edge of my seat last night hoping my bracket was not about to blow-up with UCLA (my pick for the champion). David has jumped in the mix and is in a tie for third with Melissa, Mitzi (I'm so proud) and Colby. So let's take a few days off, let the teams travel and we'll pick this up gain later this week. Remember, because of the point system, this is still anyone's game, or I guess bracket.

Round 1 in the Books...

2008-03-21T21:26:00.000-07:00

It's Awesome Baby! What a great Round 1 of March Madness with tons of upsets. Two #12 seeds and two #13 seeds advanced to the second round. Also, pretty good round for local teams as MSU, UT, Arkansas and Memphis all won their games. Round 1 was also clearly dominated by the women of the class. Congrats to Melissa, Shana and Theresa who are all tied for first place and picked 26 games correctly out of 32. The guys jump in the mix with Colby and Bart getting 24 right along with Kelly and Mitzi. However, no one is out of it as only 5 point seperates first to last and the points for a correct pick begin increasing. Ashley, I'm not sure what happened to your picks. I can't wait for round two. Good luck to everyone!

April Madness Party

2008-03-19T17:35:00.000-07:00

The road to the Final Four will lead us directly to the Cooper's home court. Tip-off is set for 4:00 and will last till the final horn; so leave the kids at home. The Coopers will plan on having the steaks, salad, potatoes, etc and will prepare dessert. They are asking that each person bring $5 to defray the cost of the meat as well as your favorite appetizer. If you are not one that enjoys a bacon wrapped filet mignon, grilled to perfection, they will also have some chicken available. An accurate count is needed so reserve your tickets now. Please RSVP by Wednesday April 2nd. There will be sign-up sheets in class the next two weeks or simply reply to this post. This truly will be one shining moment!

March 16, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-03-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

Pray for Charles and Wilma Smith, God's continued provision of health and goodness
Brock Morgan is still not gaining weight, his appointment with a gastro specialist is on the 27th
Ryan and Kim Enfield, sister and brother-in-law of Mike McConnell are separating - they have a toddler son Hayden
Pray for Mindy's grandmother, Wylodine Smith, who continues to suffer pulmonary fibrosis among old age. She is on a feeding tube and has been taken off all food. She is miserable physically and mentally. Pray for comfort and relief.
Duncan and Sherah's continued preparation for their mission trip to Russia this summer
Rachel Wood's dad had knee replacement on Monday
Natalie Jackson (friend of Jennifer Sykes) possible trach removal, praise after a long recovery after life threatening car wreck. Pray for patience & full recovery.
Kevin & Melissa Schon are travelling this weekend and Kevin will be going to Africa this summer on a mission trip

Let the Madness Begin

2008-03-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

March Madness is upon us, and that means that it is time to introduce the Inaugural Cornerstone Class March Madness Invitational Bracket Challenge! I hope everyone will enter the bracket challenge. As I have seen in the past, it takes ABSOLUTELY NO KNOWLEDGE of basketball to play, or even to win. So you think you know who's going to win? Maybe you think it is going to be Memphis or maybe Tennessee. No one will believe you picked the winner unless you put it in writing. The winner of the challenge will not only have bragging rights for the next year, there may even be a trophy awarded. To join the challenge, click the link below. You'll be asked to enter the group's password before you can join. The group password is included below.

http://cornerstoneclass.mayhem.sportsline.com/e
Our Group password is: cornerstone

Good Luck to Everyone!

March 9, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-03-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Bart & Mitzi! Baby May is a boy. pray for Mitzi, she was ill on Sunday
Pray for healing for Derek Cooper's broken arm, from his car wreck
Pray for Paula & Hayley Lindsey. Jeff Lindsey died unexpectedly yesterday, his daughter Hayley is getting married in a few months
Thanksgiving for safety & well-being of the Harding Academy D.C. trip and for the trip to St. Louis
Safe travel for spring break
All who had any interaction with the Lester St. murders. Many police and firemen are trying to heal from what they saw.

Become A Mentor

2008-03-08T11:31:00.000-08:00

“To give you HOPE for the Future”
2 Timothy 4:17-18

Become a Mentor!

A Mentor is someone who provides another with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement and serves as a Christian example. Last month was National Mentoring Month. This observance focuses our attention on the need for individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith-based organizations and more to mentor and help people build positive futures for themselves. At AGAPE Child & Family Services, we have taken that one step further by launching an initiative to focus on the need for mentors all year round. Be a part of the effort to engage and empower children and families as they work towards their future. The four programs where the AGAPE/Grizzlies Mentoring Initiative will be focused and utilized to help youth and families in Shelby County are as follows: 1) Families in Touch (FIT); 2) Foster Care (Family Permanency Initiative); 3) Family Preservation; and 4) Adoption Center of the MidSouth.

INTERESTED IN BEING A MENTOR, BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?
Don’t worry. You’re in just the right place!
AGAPE will be holding Mentor Orientations for prospective mentors from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at the AGAPE offices (111 Racine) on:

March 5th and 29th

April 12th and 26th

May 10th and 24th

To register, get more information, or get involved: Contact Andria Wilson at 901.323.3600, ext. 115 or via email at andria.wilson@AgapeMeansLove.org or Kelly Cates at 229.4837, kwcates@msn.com.

March 2, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-03-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

We're Having a Party this Friday

2008-02-26T00:02:00.000-08:00

Alright . . . if you happened to miss class this Sunday morning, you'll have to save this date FAST! This Friday (yep, that's quick but we promise we'll have another one in the near future) we've been invited to the Hambrick's house to celebrate the coming together of the Cornerstone and Young Couples Classes and the numbers of new people that God has brought our way over the last few months! If you have kids and are able to get a sitter, that would be great. This will give us a better opportunity to spend time talking with each other and allowing our relationship to continue to solidify and become deeper as well. If you have kids and can't get a sitter . . . come anyway! Mr. Jim will be grilling his famous (at least according to Amber Morgan that is : )chicken for everyone so if you guys could bring; appetizers, side items for the chicken, and desserts. Just send an email with what you can bring and Terri will fill in where needed.We look forward to seeing you there!

Girls Night Out

2008-02-25T12:03:00.000-08:00

Bronte Menu

February 24, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-02-25T11:54:00.000-08:00

Pray for Brenda Rubio, as she is home for one more week.
Pray for Brock Morgan, who is not gaining weight
Pray for Will Culwell, son of Clay and Laura (visisted last week), has the flu
Pray for Andrew & David Jordan who will be travelling to Washington D.C. next Saturday with Harding's 8th grade trip
Pray for Bart May as he is in Belgium this week for work. He will fly home on Friday.

Christian Student Center Dinner

2008-02-19T13:46:00.000-08:00

Please make plans to attend the Annual Alumni and Friends of the Christian Student Center Dinner on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Park Ave Church of Christ. We will highlight changes being made as we Renew , Revive, and Rebuild this ministry. The cost to attend is $25 per adult, $10 per college student and $5 for Children (ages 2-17). To reserve seats and childcare, please call 901-761-2007 or email jwoodall@cocws.org .

February 17, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-02-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

Theresa and Meagan Jordan are home ill today
Thanksgiving for Andrew Jordan's test results! It is not Crohn's disease, he has gastritas
Rebecca Harp (Jennifer Burgess c0-worker) and Kyle Hooper left this weekend for a 2 week mission trip to Thailand, India and Germany. Kyle is a student at the Graduate School
Pray for the Christian Student Center, there is a dinner on 2/23/08. Pray that is well attended and that people are touche dby the ministry
Pray for the Campbell's fundraising for mission trip to Russia this summer. Half of the funds are due by March 1.
Pray for Brenda Rubio, she will be out for 2 weeks, the doctor has ordered her to rest
Pray for Jimmy Derrick, Ryan's dad, who is recovering after retina surgery

GNO - Guys Night Out

2008-02-13T14:45:00.000-08:00

Fellas!!

Just a reminder-

Guys Night Out at Buffalo Wild Wings on Polar next to Old Navy on Tuesday, February 12th at 6:00 PM. Leave the wife and kiddies at home and come join us for some wings (it's 40 cent wing night so we can save money too) and great Man conversation. We'll probably discuss lots of stuff like home repair, sports, and the occasional how many Asian Zing wings can Duncan eat.

Here is who I have so far:
Eddy "Give me wings or give me death" Efaw
Brandon "I like to eat, eat, eat caribbean jerk wings" Cooper
Justin "The Gut" Banker
David "Looks like an Elder, eats like... well, an elder. ALOT!!" Jordan
Bart "What's happenin', hot wings? (quote from Long Duck Dong in "Sixteen Candles")" May
Colby "Just Wingin' it" Canterbury
Hope we can add some more on Sunday!

"I'll say it before and I'll say it again. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" -Ferris Bueller

Because of Him,
Colby

February 10, 2008 - Prayer Requests

2008-02-13T14:37:00.000-08:00

Pray for all those who have/are ill
Pray for Andrew Jordan's test results and peace for the family as they wait for the test results.
Pray for the Campbells, Sherah was laid off of this week due to her company downsizing. Pray for the Lord to provide for them and for them to have faith to see Him and follow Him.