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Click here to fill out the online application for Camp Crossroads Bursary. ...
The Banyamulenge Tribe are a people group living on the high plateau of South Kivu, Eastern Congo (DRC). This people group has been targeted for years and is currently experiencing intensified persecution causing approximately 45,000 people to be displaced and in desperate need of support. Doug has told us that there are no NGO’s, Government agencies or UN programs providing aid. ...
Richard Terry has been a part of our community for over 20 years. More recently, he's been regularly attending our worship gatherings. Several members of our congregation have been working with him to arrange new housing. They are looking to collect a few items to help turn his new house into a new home....
What does an elder do? The role of an elder is significant and brings with it great responsibility. The Biblical role of the elders is to shepherd the congregation, oversee the work and health of the church, teach sound doctrine, and refute heresy....
We're planning a trip to Burundi, Africa in the New Year to connect with our friends in ministry in that country and to deepen our partnerships there!...
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In 2019 Cornerstone Elders created a Sabbatical Policy for our pastoral staff. The concept of sabbatical is rooted in the biblical concept of "Sabbath" which God modelled in Genesis 2:1-4 and commanded in Exodus 20:8-11. Jesus modelled sabbath by frequently retreating to solitary places to pray (see Luke 5:16, Mark 1:35, Matthew 14:13, Mark 6:31-32, Mathew 14:33). The sab...
Keep ReadingWhat does an elder do? The role of an elder is significant and brings with it great responsibility. The Biblical role of the elders is toshepherd the congregation, oversee the work and health of the church, teach sound doctrine, and refute heresy. What kind of person should an elder be? Scripture provides clear guidelines outlining the qualifications of an elder. Here a...
Keep ReadingOn Sept. 23rd a NOTL Community Group is organizing a food drive in support of Newark Neighbours and the community members they serve through their thrift store and food bank. See below for more information about the drive. You've heard in the news that there are currently over four million Canadians using foodbanksan astonishing number. Niagara on the Lake is not exempt ...
Keep ReadingAs many of you know, yesterday our Provincial Government released a number of policy announcements that effect Cornerstone. Specifically, beginning on Friday, social gatherings of up to 10 people are now permitted. Churches are also able to begin gathering for worship with attendance limited to 30% of the building's capacity. This news is obviously welcomed by us, as we a...
Keep ReadingCornerstoneis partnering with Positive Living to help bring support to individuals experiencing homelessness and we need your help. Positive Living is in real need of soft non perishable snacks that can be distributed to homeless clients when they come in hungry. The following things would be most helpful: individual sized pudding /fruit cups soft granola bars juic...
Keep ReadingWe send out an electronic bulletin of events and news for Cornerstone's community each week on Friday morning. ...
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Keep Reading"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14 We are hosting a special Prayer Summit on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00pm. We will gather online using Zoom (see details below) to pray together as one church. O...
Keep ReadingDear Cornerstone Family, In line with the most recent recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Ontario, and in order to walk in love towards our neighbours, we have made the decision to not gather in person on Sunday, March 15, 2020. The decision regarding future Sundays will be made on a week-to-week basis. While our in-person gathering is cancelled, church is ...
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