New Sermon Series
Topic: Community
Braving the Rapids with Boys Hope Girls Hope
Topic: Community
Last Saturday a goodly number of Cornerstoners, ranging from seven–year–olds to seniors citizens, went on a fun–filled, four–and–a–half mile float trip with some outstanding young students from Boys Hope Girls Hope.
Only two canoes went belly–up, by the way. And I had nothing to do with either one. Honest.
Don’t know what Boys Hope Girls Hope is? Here’s their mission statement:
“Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children–in–need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value–centered, family–like homes, opportunities, and education through college.”
One of our members, who volunteers at BHGH as a tutor, has described it this way…
Children’s Hike & Picnic
Topic: Community
Some of the children from the church recently enjoyed an outing at beautiful Castlewood State Park. What a great place for a Saturday hike! The River Scene Trail is described in this way:
This three-mile loop is the most spectacular trail in the park and highlights the park’s most memorable features. The trail climbs to and then traverses a series of bluffs overlooking the Meramec River. It then goes down a long wood staircase that takes you from the top of the bluffs to the valley below. From there, the trail takes you through an up-close and personal look at the river and the bottomland surrounding it. Along the way, you will pass panoramic vistas, remnants of the historic resort era and floodplain forest.
It did not disappoint.
JAM Camp 2007
Topic: Community
Ah… summer camp. How does one describe it?
Faith–building lessons about the heroism of the Lord Jesus. Silly games. Camp food. Silly songs. Hayride. Swimming. Canoeing. Serpent slaying. Capture the flag. Sports. Bonfire. Smores. A cabin full of third & fourth grade boys. The toilet in said cabin overflowing.
And, oh yes… shaving cream fights.
Children’s Bible Camp
Topic: Community
Children’s Bible Camp 2007 was a fantastic success! Nineteen of the church’s children (and one adult in his unforgettable acting debut as Goliath of Gath) treated us to a very impressive presentation of “A Man After God’s Own Heart”—an original three–act play based on the early life of David.
Excellent work, children! And thank you again to all the adults who worked so hard to help the children get themselves prepared for this service to the church. It was both delightfully fun and richly edifying.
“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
—Jesus