Dear Cornerstone Family,
At our Cornerstone Family Meeting last Sunday, we reported on and rejoiced over God’s kind financial provision for the church this budget year. Though we still have several weeks yet to go (our budget year runs from July 1 – June 30), this has been the best year fiscally in our ten-year history as a church!
On the behalf of our leaders, let me say, “Thank-you!” for giving to the ministry of Cornerstone. Your generosity is a beautiful expression of the Lord’s work in our midst (see 2 Corinthians 8:9). With only a few weeks to go, please help us finish the budget year strong! Moreover, pray for wisdom as we strive to be faithful stewards of God’s resources and make bold ministry plans and projections for the coming budget year. More on this soon!
There was also a staff update in last week’s meeting. In that update, one key transition was noted. After ten years of faithful service, our dear sister, Mrs. Susan Bumpus, is leaving her post as Office Administrator. Susan is moving back home to be with her family in Ohio where she’ll be able to more readily take care of the needs of her aging father.
As many of you know, I’ve had the privilege of working side by side with Susan for the last ten years. She’s been a faithful partner in ministry every step of the way. I thank God for leading her to us a decade ago and for the countless ways she’s contributed to the life and ministry of Cornerstone.
Her time with us is quickly drawing to a close. Her final official day is June 30, but the final day she will be in-office is Friday, June 18th. Before she rides off into the sunset, please do not miss the opportunity to express your appreciation for her many years of service in our midst.
Please pray for the Personnel Committee and me as we search for a new Office Administrator. Due to the nature of the role, we are beginning the search with candidates who are outside of the membership of Cornerstone. Please pray that God would lead us to just the right person.
In closing, the Shurden family are bound for sunny Florida for a week of vacation, which is why I’m missing in action today. Though always saddened not to be worshiping with you in person, I’m grateful for the opportunity to get away and enjoy some unhurried family time at the sea. I look forward to being back with you in worship very soon.
Your servant,
