Dear church,
I'm looking forward to starting 2012 with you, worshiping together! On Sunday, January 1st, I'll be starting a short series called "Reflect & Remind." This will be a personal and powerful reflection on the faith and life lessons of the last year, and we'll be reminded of the core values that form the basis of our walk of faith and the trajectory of our church. You do not want to miss it. 2012 begins at Cornerstone, 10 a.m. at Red River Theatres. We have a lot to be thankful for as we end 2011. December was the highest attended month ever at Cornerstone, with an average of over 90 people at each service. Plus, more people experienced Cornerstone for the first time ever in December than any other previous month! The later Christmas Eve service time, which was prompted by having to work around the Theatre's Saturday schedule, turned into a blessing. A few who wouldn't have made it to an earlier service joined in, and it became our highest-attended Christmas Eve service ever. Growth came not only with newcomers: we now have a record number of Participating Members, who have demonstrated a high commitment to Christ, and a high commitment to his body at Cornerstone. These numbers--90+ at each service, 44 first-time guests, 25 Participating Members--matter, because each one represents a life, an eternal soul. Each one is connected to a family, and is part of a community at work, at play and in a neighborhood. People matter to God, so they matter to us. When the Gospel impacts a life, the course of life changes, the family is blessed, and the future is brighter both now and forever. I'm so glad you can be counted among the family at Cornerstone. As we wrap up 2011, I am reminded of the many contributions so many have made at Cornerstone out of love for Jesus Christ and a commitment to his Kingdom. I pray that you will be blessed exponentially in the coming year. Blessings,Pastor Brian
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