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Welcome to Cornerstone Church! 2nd Sunday of Advent/Blue Jean Sunday, December 8, 2013 10:00 a.m. Welcome! We are so glad you chose to spend your Sunday with us.

Chiming of the Trinity Word of Welcome! “God is Good! All the Time!” Reverend Cromie Bringing in the Light Presentation of the Bible Call to Worship Mary Gardiner Christmas Carol #38 “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” verses 1 & 4 Director of Music, Susan Rovira Lighting of the Advent Candle The Hughes Family Praise Song “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” Call to Confession Kathy Genus Unison Prayer of Confession Kathy Genus Declaration of God’s Love and Forgiveness Kathy Genus Congregational Response #49 “Once in Royal David’s City,” vs. 1 & 2 Time for Children and Children’s Offering* Anthony Maimone Ritual of Friendship (print your name in Friendship Pad) Lisa Capurso Announcements Reverend Cromie Joys & Concerns Bob Wegner Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer Kathy Genus Time of Greeting Lisa Capurso Christmas Carol #9 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” vs. 1 & 3

Introduction to the Offertory Lisa Capurso Offertory Anthem “Say He Will Come” Cornerstone Choir Congregational Response “Give Thanks” Prayer of Dedication Lisa Capurso Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Reverend Cromie Meditation: Advent Sermon Series: The Saving Light in Bethlehem Week 2: “In the Darkness of Death, There is the Light of Life and Love” Reverend Cromie Christmas Carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” Benediction (Please join hands in a circle.) Reverend Cromie

* Children in Kindergarten through High School may leave for Sunday School. Next Sunday, December 15th, is the third Sunday of Advent! We will continue the Sermon Series “The Saving Light in Bethlehem” with “Week 3: In the Darkness of Fear there is the Light of Joy,” with a sermon based on Luke 2:8:11. Join us! All are welcome!

On December 15th we will have our annual Children’s Christmas Pageant! All children are invited to participate – talk to Kristen DiGirolamo with any questions. Please have children arrive at church by 9:45 to get ready. On 12/15, we will also have a bible dedication for all children in 3rd and 4th grades. Join us for this special worship service!

The Christmas Joy Offering will be accepted throughout the month of December with a special collection on December 22nd and 24th. Envelopes are available if needed. Gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering will be distributed equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and to support student scholarships at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges.

This evening a group from Cornerstone will go caroling to local members and shut- ins. Meet at the McDonalds near McAuliffe at 5:30 PM. ALL are welcome to join the fun!

Our Thanks to our Elders as Members of our Session Clerk of Session: Sharron A. Smith 2013: Denise Mudalel, Lisa Capurso, Okoro Okparaeke, Chuck Calhoun 2014: Dominique Robert, Todd Moyer, Kellie Pushko, Bruce Thompson 2015: Barbara Dougherty, David LaCross, Gail Carlson, Wendy Barone The next Session meeting includes a Christmas Potluck Dinner 12/18, at 6 PM.

Our Board of Deacons – thank you for your service! 2013 Betty Thompson (Moderator), Laurie Wegner 2014 David Carlson, Sueli Paes de Barros 2015 Laura Stone

Pastor: Courtney Cromie, 732-928-2424, or 561-703-2263 Director of Music: Susan Rovira, 609-371-1473 Seminary Intern for Outreach, Mission and Evangelism: Kathy Genus, 732-585-3290 Pastoral Seminary Intern: Anthony Maimone, 732-722-8006 Part-time Youth Director: Mary Gardiner, 706-358-8128 Director of Christian Education: Kristen DiGirolamo, 732-657-7808 Treasurer: Tina Kas, 732-928-1778 Administrative Secretary: Elizabeth Hughes, 732-833-6857 Nursery Care: Courtney Miner

Stewardship – thank you to all who have pledged your time, talent, and financial support for 2014! It’s not too late - pledge sheets are available on the back tables! Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study is led by Pastor Courtney and meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM at the home of Elizabeth Hughes. The women are doing a Beth Moore DVD study called David: Seeking a Heart Like His. All women are welcome!

Angel Tree – This year we are supporting a group of 12 single moms who are members and friends of the Bayhead Methodist Church who were affected by Superstorm Sandy, and we are also sponsoring a Jackson family in need. Please visit our angel tree if you can help! Gifts should be returned to church by Sunday, December 15. THANK YOU!

The Adult Book Study will continue on Tuesday Dec 10th at 6:30 PM at the home of Bob & Laurie Wegner. The study is based on the book One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp. All adults welcome!

The Cornerstone Choir rehearses on Thursdays at DeBows Methodist Church at 7:15 PM. All are welcome to join this fantastic group of people! Feel free to stop by rehearsal, or contact Susan Rovira, [email protected], for more information.

Shop Rite Gift Cards are available for you to purchase each Sunday before worship, and 5% of the purchase price goes directly to the church. Thanks to all, we have raised $9730 for the Foundation Fund. For more information, contact Vernice DaConceicao.

OPEN HOUSE/JEWELRY PARTY on December 15th: On Sunday, 12/15 at 1:00 PM, Pastor Courtney will host an open house with hot chocolate and cookies. Paparazzi Jewelry will also be available, with a portion of the sales being donated to Cornerstone! They feature a wide assortment of jewelry, scarves, accessories, and children’s items. No pressure to buy - all are invited for fellowship and fun! The open house will be at the Hughes’s home (5 Kindling Way). Please RSVP to Elizabeth or Pastor Courtney.

The Youth Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 15th from 4:00-6:30 PM at the home of the Calhoun’s (4 Dolphin Ct). Games, food & FUN - bring a $10 gift to swap. Talk to Mary Gardiner or Pastor Courtney for more information on youth group.

Volunteers scheduled for Sunday, December 15th:  Set-up: The Maimone Family  Greeters: George & Joan Nebel

Cornerstone Meets at McAuliffe Middle School 35 South Hope Chapel Road, Jackson www.cornerstonechurchofjackson.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 140, Jackson, NJ 08527 732.928.2424. E-mail: [email protected]

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

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“Building Community on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ”

Mission Statement: We the people of Cornerstone Are a part of God’s Grand Adventure to: Ground our lives on the solid rock of Jesus Christ, Build up each other in love through prayer, words and deeds, And to create God’s community in Jackson and beyond. Sunday December 8, 2013 10:00 a.m.

Poinsettia Dedications

Marye Barbagallo

Wendy Barone In honor of God’s faithful servants in Cornerstone Church

Ed and Joan Breuninger In memory of the Breuninger and Rosenbower families

Gail and David Carlson In memory of loved ones

Rev. Courtney Cromie In honor of the staff & leadership of Cornerstone Church

In memory of the Reverend Richard M. Cromie, beloved father

Lois Fox In memory of Charles J. Fox, husband

James and Elizabeth Hughes In memory of our loved ones who have passed

Deborah LaCross In memory of my mother, Estelle Jennings

Victoria Leach In memory of my mother, Diane Stackhouse Caso

Joan Mallison In memory of our parents

Patti Miller In memory of my parents, Bob and Janet Forlenza

Joan and George Nebel In memory of our parents Betty O’Brien

Mike, Kellie, Tyler & Ryan Pushko In memory of loved ones

Betty and Bruce Thompson In Memory of our parents

Bob Wegner In memory of Mary Rose Wegner Poinsettia Dedications

Marye Barbagallo

Wendy Barone In honor of God’s faithful servants in Cornerstone Church

Ed and Joan Breuninger In memory of the Breuninger and Rosenbower families

Gail and David Carlson In memory of loved ones

Rev. Courtney Cromie In honor of the staff & leadership of Cornerstone Church

In memory of the Reverend Richard M. Cromie, beloved father

Lois Fox In memory of Charles J. Fox, husband

James and Elizabeth Hughes In memory of our loved ones who have passed

Deborah LaCross In memory of my mother, Estelle Jennings

Victoria Leach In memory of my mother, Diane Stackhouse Caso

Joan Mallison In memory of our parents

Patti Miller In memory of my parents, Bob and Janet Forlenza

Joan and George Nebel In memory of our parents

Betty O’Brien

Mike, Kellie, Tyler & Ryan Pushko In memory of loved ones Betty and Bruce Thompson In Memory of our parents

Bob Wegner In memory of Mary Rose Wegner

Anthony Maimone will be leading a new Adult Sunday School class starting on December 15th before worship at 9:00 AM. The title of the class is: Acts of the Apostles: Activities of the Early Church & Spiritual Realm. All adults are welcome and encouraged to participate!

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP

December 24, 2013 4:30 PM McAuliffe Middle School

This year we are blessed to have McAuliffe Middle School available to us again for our Christmas Eve worship! There will be limited setup/breakdown since the school is closed for the week. There will be one nativity and communion service with candlelight FOR ALL at 4:30 PM. Join us to hear the Story of Christmas and the miracle of Jesus’s birth, and share in Communion as we gather together for this very special worship service.

Anthony Maimone will be leading a new Adult Sunday School class starting on December 15th before worship at 9:00 AM. The title of the class is: Acts of the Apostles: Activities of the Early Church & Spiritual Realm. All adults are welcome and encouraged to participate!

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP

December 24, 2013 4:30 PM McAuliffe Middle School

This year we are blessed to have McAuliffe Middle School available to us again for our Christmas Eve worship! There will be limited setup/breakdown since the school is closed for the week. There will be one nativity and communion service with candlelight FOR ALL at 4:30 PM. Join us to hear the Story of Christmas and the miracle of Jesus’s birth, and share in Communion as we gather together for this very special worship service.