WHAT

On May 18th, the elders of Cornerstone presented a vision for the future of our campus. While the ultimate goal is a completely updated campus that utilizes our entire property, the first phase of the plan centers on two main goals: connecting the two buildings, and moving the preschool to the north building and the offices to the south building.

WHY

Whenever guests come to our campus, many find the two buildings difficult to navigate. We don’t have a central entrance and knowing where to go to simply find the worship center can be hard. Additionally, if someone has a child going to elementary class during the service, they have to send their child to a different building. If they happen to also have a preschooler, that child remains in the south building. Some parents then have to split up to pick up their children after services. If you are confused after reading through this, imagine being a first time guest trying to figure this all out while also trying to participate in a worship service. Over the years, many first time guests never return simply because their first experience is so difficult.

In addition to the benefits to our first time guests and parents, this project would also help our on campus LifeGroups by providing several dedicated classrooms, as well as giving us an actual kitchen. Office space would better accommodate the current staff levels we have.

We prayerfully ask you to join us as we better utilize our campus to grow the Kingdom of God.

The Connection Booklet

Online Commitment Card

schedule of events

Prayer Sunday — Sunday, October 12

During this journey, we will be on our knees in prayer asking God to work in our hearts. It is a journey of faith; He will show us what we should do.

Advance Challenge Meetings — October 20, 26 & 30

In these meetings, people within the church will gather to be spiritually challenged to pray about what God would have them give to the campaign. Everyone is welcome to attend one of these meetings, sign-ups will be made available soon. SIGN UP HERE

Small Group Presentations w/ Practical Giving Discussions — Early to Mid November

In these presentations, we will discuss the vision for the connection and get answers to your questions in a small-group setting.

Creative Gifts Meeting — November 10

This seminar is aimed toward those who might be thinking about giving “Gifts of Assets” such as personal property, land, stocks, or other non-cash gifts. We will give you tips on how to make these donations and how to maximize your tax benefits while doing so. SIGN UP HERE

Challenge Sunday — Sunday, November 16

If you think it’s all about money and filling out pledge cards, you will be pleasantly surprised. The “challenge” of Challenge Sunday will be this: Be still. Listen expectantly. Ask boldly. Obey humbly. We will not talk about equal giving but, rather, equal sacrifice.

Prayer Event — November 22

Prayer is the key. We will pray for 24 hours asking God to help us reach our goal and to bless our lives. Please sign up to pray for one or more time slots. SIGN UP HERE

Commitment Sunday — Sunday, November 23

On this day we will turn in our sealed Commitment Cards. This will be a time of commitment, sacrifice, and faith. We will have the opportunity to invest in something larger than ourselves—something that will outlast our lives on this earth.

Celebration Sunday — Sunday, December 7

We all have 10,000 reasons to praise the Lord for His goodness. On Celebration Sunday, we will announce the total amount committed in faith. Our goal is $1.1 million. We believe that we can reach this amount with God’s help. Whatever the result, we want to give God all the praise and glory!

faq

So, what can we expect in this money-raising effort?

Here’s what WILL NOT happen:

No one will ask you to attend a campaign event and expect you to fill out a commitment card at that moment.

Here’s what WILL happen:

All of us will be challenged to ask God what He intends for us to give to this endeavor.

What will this building project look like?

If you would like to see the plans that have been created with our new monetary goal, sign up for an Advanced Challenge Meeting HERE or attend a presentation through your LifeGroup.