Dear Cornerstone family,
Our Hospitality Coordinator, Mr. Dan Fiedler, has written a lovely piece below for this week’s Pastoral Note. Take to heart his encouraging words on welcome and hospitality, and pay particularly close attention to the several ways you can participate and serve this vital ministry.
Christ died in our place and rose from the dead in order that we might be welcomed into the family of God. What a welcome! In light of this amazing truth, how should we welcome one another at Cornerstone? As you know, God is at work calling new members to Cornerstone. We continue to have the great privilege of welcoming new brothers and sisters into our fellowship. What would it look like for you to join in that work? It will be different for different people, but the motive should be the same––to extend the welcome Christ has extended to you for the glory of God (Romans 15:7). Below are a few ways you can connect with and serve in the vital ministry of hospitality at Cornerstone.
Coffee and Tea
Coffee and hot tea is served every Sunday morning in the kitchen. You can find the kitchen at the top of the first flight of stairs. The drinks are available before and after Sunday School. Please come up, grab a cup and meet someone new!
Supper Clubs
Supper Clubs are starting back up! Supper clubs are a fellowship opportunity designed to help you get to know your fellow church members on a deeper level.
Each club will meet once a month, mid-February through May, and share a meal together.
Clubs are for adults (couples and singles) only. Childcare is not provided.
The host home will rotate each month, but everyone will always share in providing food.
The host will provide the home to meet in, the main dish/bread/drinks, and the rest of the group will bring an appetizer,side items, or dessert.
Groups are eight to ten people in size and vary in age and life stage.
Sign up online or through the Cornerstone app by February 5. Once you sign up, you will be assigned to a group and given more details.
Serving with the Hospitality Team
Finally, the Hospitality Team is always looking and praying for more people to get involved. Here are some ways we currently serve:
Meals Ministry (providing meals for individuals and families within the church) Wednesday Night Dinners (set up/serving/tear down)
Coffee Setup
Exploring Cornerstone Weekend (set up/serving/tear down for meals) Seasonal Decorations Special Events (picnics/potlucks)
Sunday Fellowship Hours (on weeks when there is not Sunday School)
Please reach out to me if you have comments, questions or would like to be involved. You can reach me, Dan Fiedler, at danfiedler01@gmail.com; 615-812-4032.
Your servant,
