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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015 Connection CORNERSTONE PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY: Pastor Appreciation Day is a special time that congregations set aside each year to honor their pastors and pastoral families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people. It is also important to remember that appreciation, affirmation and prayer support of our spiritual leaders is appropriate throughout the entire year. The Cornerstone Connection is the Official Publication of the Cornerstone Conference. Please visit us @ cornerstonecmc.org to download a free copy of this or previous publications! Pastor Appreciation Day By Bishop Doyle Marley, Conference Superintendent October 4 is a VERY SPECIAL day across the IPHC as we celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day. The Word of God teaches us that we are to “…give honor to whom honor is due…” and I am confident that all of us can agree that if anyone deserves special honor it is those who faithfully serve as our ‘Pastor’. I want to encourage every congregation to see that the entire month of October is a special time for your Pastor and family. If you will go to the IPHC website www.iphc.org and visit the Discipleship Ministry page, you will find detailed information on this special emphasis including a list of ’70 Ways to Honor and Bless Your Pastor’. I challenge you to make this a Pastor Appreciation Day that your Pastor and family will remember for a long time to come. As always, if the set date (Oct. 4) is not convenient use any Sunday in the month of October for this special time of celebration and recognition. Let me say ‘thank you’ in advance for what I believe you will do to honor these special servants of the Lord. LET’S HONOR OUR PASTORS!

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PASTOR  APPRECIATION  DAY:    

Pastor  Appreciation  Day  is  a  special  time  that  congregations  set  aside  each  year  to  honor  their  pastors  and  pastoral  families  for  the  hard  work,  sacrificial  dedication  and  multiple  blessings  provided  by  these  special  people.  It  is  also  important  to  

remember  that  appreciation,  affirmation  and  prayer  support  of  our  spiritual  leaders  is  appropriate  throughout  the  

entire  year.  

The Cornerstone Connection is

the Official Publication of

the Cornerstone Conference.

Please visit us @

cornerstonecmc.org to download a free

copy of this or previous

publications!

 

Pastor  Appreciation  Day    By  Bishop  Doyle  Marley,    Conference  Superintendent                October  4  is  a  VERY  SPECIAL  day  across  the  IPHC  as  we  celebrate  Pastor  Appreciation  Day.    The  Word  of  God  teaches  us  that  we  are  to  “…give  honor  

to   whom   honor   is   due…”   and   I   am   confident   that   all   of   us   can   agree   that   if   anyone  deserves  special  honor  it  is  those  who  faithfully  serve  as  our  ‘Pastor’.            I  want   to  encourage  every  congregation  to  see   that   the  entire  month  of  October   is  a  special  time  for  your  Pastor  and  family.    If  you  will  go  to  the  IPHC  website  www.iphc.org  and  visit  the  Discipleship  Ministry  page,  you  will  find  detailed  information  on  this  special  emphasis  including  a  list  of    ’70  Ways  to  Honor  and  Bless  Your  Pastor’.    I  challenge  you  to  make   this   a   Pastor  Appreciation  Day   that   your  Pastor   and   family  will   remember   for   a  long  time  to  come.            As  always,   if   the  set  date   (Oct.  4)   is  not   convenient  use  any  Sunday   in   the  month  of  October   for   this   special   time  of   celebration  and  recognition.    Let  me  say   ‘thank  you’   in  advance  for  what  I  believe  you  will  do  to  honor  these  special  servants  of  the  Lord.  

LET’S  HONOR  OUR  PASTORS!  

 

Are  Your  Seniors  Suffering  From  Senioritis?  

 (Not  the  18-­‐year-­‐old  High  School  seniors  but  the  60  –  80  year  old  senior  adults)  Some  noticeable  symptoms  of  this  malady  may  be:  • Withdrawal   from   involvement   in   the  

work/ministry  of  the  church  • Expressed  feelings  of  being  unneeded/sidelined  • Opting   for   arm-­‐chair   TV   ministry   instead   of  

church  attendance            Just   what   is   “senioritis”   and   what   can   be   done  about  it?  Do  you  remember  those  feelings  as  an  18-­‐year-­‐old  high  school  senior  of  having  had  enough  of  school   and   just   wanting   to   be   free   from   the  demands  of  it  all?    That’s  senioritis,  and  these  same  feelings   can   have   a   similar   effect   on   those   in   our  congregation   reaching   retirement   age.     Those  faithful   workers   who   have   taught   Sunday   School,  served  as  deacons,  ushers,  etc.  for  the  past  40  years  and  are  now  moving   into  a  different  season  of   life.    They’ve  been  there  and  done  that;  so  what  do  we  as  a  church  have  to  offer  them  now?            We   provide   a   ministry   specifically   designed   to  meet  the  needs  and  wants  of  these  senior  adults.              

         With  our   country’s   aging  population,  most  of  our   churches  are  blessed  with  a  high  percentage  of  members  in  this  age  bracket,  so  let’s  tap  into  the  wealth  of  resources  this  group  represents.    Sound  daunting?  It  isn’t  (teenagers  are  much  more  challenging)!    With  the  varied   activity   level   of   seniors   today,   the   focus   of   this   ministry  should   be   to   address   the   needs   most   common   to   all,   such   as:  loneliness   (loss  of   spouse   /   friends),   lack  of  purpose   (retired   from  workplace)  and  fear  (concern  for  the  future).  

         Here’s   a   glimpse   of   how  we   developed   our   Senior  Adult  Ministry.   First,  our  Pastor   sought  out   interested  senior   adults   willing   to   serve   as   director   and  committee   members.   He   then   shared   his   ministry  vision  with   us   and   turned   us   loose  with   a   promise   of  support  both  financially  and  advisory.    As  a  committee  we   began   by   choosing   a   name,   “Prime   Timers”;  

adopting   a   motto   “Redeeming   the   time”   (Ephesians   5:16);   and  developing  a  mission   statement   “to   include  and   involve  all   of  our  senior   adults   in   the   life   and   ministry   of   the   church”.   We   then  established  a  set  time  for  our  meetings,  as  consistency  is  a  must  for  us   seniors   to   arrange   our   busy   schedules   around   babysitting  grandchildren,  doctor’s  appointments  and  our  own  forgetfulness.                  Most   importantly   our  meetings   always   include   the   three   “F’s”:  fellowship,  fun  and  food.    We  make  this  a  time  to  chat  together,  to  laugh  and  participate  in  some  fun  activities,  to  share  in  a  devotion  and  to  enjoy  a  tasty  lunch,  topped  off  with  dessert  of  course!    Day  trips   to   places   of   historic   interest,   to   quaint   downtown   shopping  areas,  to  a  picnic  in  the  mountains,  to  community  theatre  programs  are   just   some   of   the   things   we   do.   Oh   and   let’s   no   forget   to  mention,   a   stop   at   the   DQ   is   the   perfect   ending   of   a   great   day!  During   the   winter   months   we   warm   up   by   competing   in   “Senior  Game  Day”  and  during  the  heat  of  the  summer  we  cool  off  with  a  “homemade   ice   cream   social”.     To   spark   interest   and   encourage  regular   attendance  we  may   invite   a   surprise   guest   speaker   or   an  old   timey   singing   group;   plan   an   eclectic   themed   luncheon;   or  gather  items  for  a  silent  auction  or  a  white  elephant  swap.            One  highlight  of  our  year   is   the  recognition  of  our  Prime  Timer  of   the   Year   whom   we   honor   at   a   special   Senior   Adult   Sunday  service  and  luncheon.    During  this  service  the  recipient  is  presented  a  plaque  and  acknowledged  by  their  church  family  for  their  faithful  service   and   lifetime   commitment   to   the   Lord’s  work.     This   is   just  some  of  what  we  have  done,  but  the  question  is  “what  will  you  do  to  develop  a  ministry  for  your  senior  adults?”            In   all   of   our   planning,   I’ve   discovered   a   key   element   to   the  success  of   this  ministry.     It’s  communication  –  not   just  passing  on  information  such  as  dates  and  times,  but  reminding  each  other  of  our  individual  value  and  worth  in  the  kingdom  of  God.    The  Church  is  all-­‐inclusive  not  exclusive  and  we  all  have  a  place  and  purpose  to  fulfill  regardless  of  age.    As  leaders  we  would  do  well  to  encourage  our   senior   adults   to   adopt   the   philosophy   of   Yogi   Berra   as   he  exclaimed,  “It  ain’t  over,  till  it’s  over!”    Sounds  good  to  me!      

 Rev.  Judi  Ainsworth  

Senior  Adult  Ministry  Director  Living  Word  Church,    

Maiden,  NC  

 

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The Cost Of A Good Nights Sleep          The   sleep   industry   is   booming   in   America.  Analysts   have   reported   the   accumulated   cost  of   a   good   night's   sleep   in   America   reached  over   32   billion   in   2013.   This   includes   pills,  products,   medical   devices,   sleep   labs,   sleep  consultants   and   a   host   of   other   purported  remedies.   Today   that   figure   will   rise   much  higher.   I'm  not  dismissing   the   legitimate  need  for   some   of   this   in   many   medically   based  cases.   However,   I   do   want   to   point   out   a  remedy  that  many  of  us  may  have  overlooked.  Sleep   is   God's   idea.   He   created   us   in   such   a  way   that   one   third   of   our   day,   every   day,   is  reserved  for  renewal  and  rejuvenation  through  sleep.  Psalm  4:8..."In  peace  I  will  both  lie  down  and   sleep;   for   you   alone,   O   Lord,   make   me  dwell   in   safety.   "       Proverbs   3:24…"If   you   lie  down,   you   will   not   be   afraid;   when   you   lie  down,   your   sleep   will   be   sweet."   Psalm  127:2..."It  is  vain  that  you  rise  up  early  and  go  late   to   rest,   eating   the   bread   of   anxious   toil;  for  he  gives  to  his  beloved,  sleep."  Sleep  is  not  a  formula;  sleep  is  a  focus.  "Thou  wilt  keep  him  in   perfect   peace   whose   mind   is   stayed   on  

thee."(Isaiah  26:3)  We  may  close  our  eyes   and   sleep   knowing   that   God  never   closes   His.   He   is   always  watching   over   us   and   protecting   us  and,   who   knows,   maybe   even  resolving   the   issue   that   loomed   so  large   the   day   before.   If   we   awake  during   the   night   with   anxious  thoughts,   why   not   refocus   our  thoughts   by   reading   portions   of  Scriptures   to  settle  us.  The  cost  of  a  good  night's   sleep  may  be  as  simple  as  a  surrendered  heart  and  a  focused  mind.   Can   we   trust   him   tonight?   I  hope  so…  Sweet  dreams.                          

   

 By  Rev.  Darrell  Greene  

Director  of  Pastoral  Care  and  Counseling

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         A   seventh   grade   biology   teacher   was   teaching   his   class  about  the  flow  of  blood.    To  illustrate  his  point  he  asked  his  class,   ““Why   is   it   that   if   I  would   turn  upside  down,  my   face  would  turn  red  since  the  blood  would   flow  to  my  head,  but  when  I  stand  upright  my  feet  don’t  turn  red?”  He  was  taken  aback   when   a   boy   blurted   out,   “that’s   cuz   your   feet   aint  empty!”.      

         Every  pastor  knows  the  feeling.    The  living,  powerful  Word  of  God   is   on   your   desk,   books   surround   you,   and   you   have  access  to  unlimited  resources  on  the  Internet.    Yet  you  have  that  gnawing  feeling  deep  down—“I’m  empty!”    Your  heart  is  full  with  a   love   for  God  and   the  people  you  serve,  yet  once  again  you’re  bombarded  with  feelings  of  anxiety  about  what  to   preach   this   coming   Sunday.     You’ve   been   busy   all   week  laboring  for  the  Lord,  yet  you  know  that  Sunday  you’ll  stand  before  a   congregation  with  high  expectations  of   a  powerful  and  practical  message   from   the  Bible.     Like   a  Drill   Sergeant  screaming  in  the  ear  of  a  new  recruit  in  boot  camp  that  inner  voice   yells,   “Sunday’s   coming!”     But   your   “thought   box”   is  empty.     One   way   to   silence   that   shrill   voice   series   of  sermons.     One   valuable   resource   for   ideas   for   a   sermon  series  is  auditing  a  course  in  the  BMI.    

         For   fifteen   years   the   Cornerstone   Conference   has   been  providing   quality   training   in   the   various   areas   designed   to  posture  ministers  toward  the  goal  of  maximum  effectiveness.    The   primary   purpose   of   the   BMI   is   to   serve   ministerial  candidates   who   are   in   the   process   of   securing   their  credentials;   however,   the   BMI   is   an   excellent   resource   for  satisfying   the   required   Continuing   Education   Units   (CEU’s)  required   of   all   ministers,   with   the   exception   of   retired  ministers   (see   Article   IV,   Clergy,   section   “C,”   Minister’s  License,   item   l,   page   179   of   the   2013-­‐2017   International  Pentecostal   Holiness   Church   Manual).     Any   minister   or  layman  may  audit  any  of  the  classes  offered  in  the  BMI.    The  cost  of  auditing  a  course  is  only  $20.00,  plus  the  investment  in  the  textbook  and  study  guide.        

         Each  class  offered  through  the  BMI  is  designed  to  provide  a  sturdy  foundation  upon  which  the  minister  can  continue  to  build.     I   encourage   all   of   our   current   pastors   to   access   the  remaining  class  schedule,  and  consider  auditing  a  class  from  time  to  time.    You  will  benefit  from  the  material  covered,  and  be  a  blessing  to  other  aspiring  ministers.      

         Every   class   is   important   to   the   overall   curriculum  requirements  for  completion  of  the  program.    Yet  several  of  our  upcoming  classes  would  be  advantageous  to  the  ministry  context  of  all  of  our  pastors.      

YOU  CAN’T  RUN  ON  EMPTY!  

         Let  me   suggest   at   least   three:     Perhaps   no   area   of   life  has   come   under   the   assault   of   Satan,  more   than   has   the  family.    In  November  a  class  will  be  offered  on  the  Biblical  basis   for   effective   ministry   to   the   families   in   the   local  church  and  community.    In  January,  we  offer  a  class  on  the  Book  of  Acts.    This  class  is  strategically  scheduled  to  serve  as  a   reference   to  any  pastor  who  desires   to   challenge  his  congregation  to  be  an  effective  witness  through  the  power  of   the  Holy   Spirit.     The   third   of   Seven  Core  Values   of   the  IPHC   will   be   emphasized   in   2016,   which   deals   with   the  subject   of   holiness.    We  will   offer   a   study   in   the   Book   of  Leviticus   in   February.     A   fundamental   aspect   of   the  Pentateuch,   Leviticus   emphasizes   stresses   the   definition  and  application  of  what  it  means  to  be  a  separated  people.    Finally,   in   a   time  when  worldliness   is   finding   inroads   into  the   church   through   its   philosophies,   pursuits,   and  preoccupations,   your   congregation   would   be   benefited  from  a  study  in  the  Book  of  Ecclesiastes.    We  plan  to  offer  a  class  on  the  Book  of  Ecclesiastes  in  April  2016.    

         Hey   busy   pastor,   take   a   glance   at   your   pulpit   ministry  dashboard.    Are  you  running  on  empty?    Do  you  sense  your  heart   is   full,  but  your  mind   is  empty?  Why  not  access   the  class  schedule  on  the  conference  website,  and  make  your  plans  to  audit  one  or  more  classes  in  the  near  future?    

         “For  fifteen  years  the  Cornerstone  Conference  has  been  providing  quality  training  

in  the  various  areas  designed  to  posture  ministers  toward  the  goal  of  maximum  

effectiveness.”    

By  Rev.  Garry  Yeatts  Director  of  the  Biblical  Ministries  Institute  

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         Greetings   and   blessings   from   the  Mission:  M25   team!    We  hope   that   your  summer   has   been   fulfilling   and   full   of   Kingdom   building   opportunities.       Our  National  Director,  Gary  Burd  will  be  the  guest  speaker  at  several  events  in  the  Cornerstone  Conference  this  October.    While  more  dates  are  being  added,  here  is  a  list  of  a  few  of  those  events  you  can  be  part  of:      October  10  –  Siler  City,  NC  @  10:00  AM  for  the  Annual  Mission:  M25  Summit  October  11  –  The  Journey  Church,  Siler  City  @10:45  AM  October  11  –  Lexington  PHC  @  6:00  PM  October  14  –  Henderson,  NC  –  ‘Missing  Man’  Escorting  Vietnam  Traveling  Wall  October  15  –  Charlotte/Gastonia  Combined  Men’s  District  Rally    October  16  –  Henderson,  NC  –  Opening  Session  for  the  Vietnam  Wall  October  18  –  Danville  First  @  11:00  AM  October  18  –  Patrick  Springs  @  6:00  PM  October  19  –  Stoneville  PHC  –  Men’s  Ministry  Meeting  October  20  –  Growing  Family  Church  “Fight  Night”  Men’s  Meeting  October  23  –  Asheboro  /  Uwharrie  District  Men’s  Rally    October  24  –  Hickory  District  @  8:00  AM  Golden  Coral    October  24  –  Statesville  –  Regional  Meeting  @  5:00  PM    October  25  –  Mt.  Airy  PHC  @  11:00  AM  October  25  –  Stanley  PHC  Youth  @  6:00  PM  October  26  –  The  Journey  Church  –Siler  City  Men’s  Ministry  @  6:30  PM  October  28  –  Whitnel  PHC  @  7:00  PM  October  30  –  Durham/Greensboro  District  Men’s  Rally  October  31  –  Family  of  Faith  Fellowship,  Arden  NC  @  11:00  AM              Thanks   to   Rev.   Frank   Sossamon   and   his   team   of   Men’s   Ministry   District  Coordinators   for   partnering   with   Mission:M25   and   working   together   to  strengthen  and  bridge  gaps  as  our  Cornerstone  Conference  Men  come  together  to  advance  the  Kingdom  and  share  the  Good  News!                  The   Annual   Cornerstone   Conference   Mission:M25   Summit   will   be   held   in  Siler  City  on  October  10  on  the  heels  of  the  Bi-­‐Annual  M:25  Summit  in  Amarillo,  TX.     You   don’t   want   to   miss   this   event.     With   special   speakers,   valuable  information  concerning  “how  to”  start  a  specific  M25  style  ministry  in  the  local  church,  networking  with  fellow  workers,  and  much  more.    From  Prison  Ministry,  Veterans,   Homeless,   Free   Camps,   Recovery—these   are   the   “people   touching”  servant  style  ministries  Jesus  spoke  of  in  Matthew  25:36-­‐40.                On   another   note,   November   2-­‐3   promises   to   be   two   exciting   days   as  Mission:M25  will  be  joined  by  Bishops  Beacham  and  McGhee  in  our  first  Annual  50CC  Diaper  Run.    That’s  right,  no  miss  print,  we  are  doing  a  50CC  Diaper  Run  from  Florida   to  California   in  50  hours!       The  goal:   to   fill   a  24’   enclosed   trailer  with  diapers  for  the  Royal  Home,  our  Alternative  To  Abortion  Ministry  Home  for  unwed   mothers.       You   can   be   part   of   this   amazing   event   by   riding   your  motorcycle  with  us,  following  along  in  a  car  to  help  load  diapers,  or  even  help  drive  the  truck  that  is  pulling  the  trailer.          

Mission:  M25    National  Director  Gary  Burd  To  Speak  at  Multiple  Cornerstone  Events  

         By   doing   this   run  we   hope   to   bring  light   -­‐  awareness  and  support  –  to  the  Royal  Home  in  Falcon,  NC  where  young  ladies  can  go  and  choose  life  instead  of  having   an   abortion.     We   will   present  the   Diapers   to   the   Royal   Home   at  Harvest  Train  as  we  ride  in  the  Parade!                In   conjunction   with   the   50CC,   in  January  Mission:  M25  will  ride  again  to  Washington,  DC   for   the  March   for  Life  in   January.     This   will   be   our   second  Annual  “50  For  Life”  rally.                As   always,   for   more   information  please   contact   your   Conference  Pointman.    I  am  here  to  serve.      By  Rev.  Mark  Richardson  252-­‐431-­‐4675  pastormark@  silercityphc.com    

Cornerstone  Connection  

GIRLS’  MINISTRY:  Power  Chicks  2015  Cornerstone   Girls’   Ministries  had  the  awesome  opportunity  to  participate  in  Power  Chicks  2015!   Power   Chicks   is   a  national   quadrennial   Girls’  event   for   IPHC   girls!     This  year,   there   were   over   630  girls   and   sponsors   who  gathered   from   across   the   US!    Power   Chicks   was   held   at  Ridgecrest,  which  is  located  in  the   beautiful   mountains   of  NC!      

Our   girls   enjoyed   special  times   of   ministry,   an   all-­‐girl  band,   making   new   friends,  archery,   BB   and   paint   ball  guns,   crafts,   great   food   and  the   list   just   keeps   going!     If  your   GM   wasn’t   able   to  attend,   you   missed   a   great  time.    Start  making  plans  now  to   attend   the   next   Power  Chicks  event  in  2019!  

By  Mrs.  Pam  Rooker  

 

CHURCH  PLANTING  CHURCHES  OCTOBER  21-­‐23,  2015  

 

Stacy  D.  Hilliard,  who  serves  the  IPHC  as  director  of  African-­‐American  Ministries  and  as  director  of  Church  Multiplication  will   lead   the   three-­‐day   training   at   Cornerstone   Conference.    Mike  Ainsworth,  Mark  Richardson  &  Jenny  Wilkins  will  assist  in   providing   the   training.     For   registration   and   housing  information,   please   contact   Mike   Ainsworth   at   (336)   656-­‐

7936,  Ext  128  or  [email protected]  or  Tennille  Nichols  at  (336)  656-­‐7936,  Ext.  110  or  [email protected].    (English  &  Spanish  Classes)  

WHAT  GOD  COULD  DO  THROUGH  YOU!  

   

CHURCHES  PLANTING  CHURCHES  will  challenge  you  with  a  

God  sized  vision  and  give  you  the  step-­‐by-­‐step  “How  To”  in  planting  churches  locally  and  around  the  

world.    

Cornerstone  Conference  Evangelism  Ministries  

 

Code  for  Girls’  Clubs  Whatsoever  things  are  true,  Whatsoever  things  are  honest,  Whatsoever  things  are  just,                                    Whatsoever  things  are  pure,                                Whatsoever  things  are  lovely,                            Whatsoever  things  are  of  good  report.                                  If  there  be  any  virtue,  and  if  there  be  any  praise,  think  on  these  things.                        

Philippians  4:8  

For  more  information  on  starting  Girls’  Ministries  at  your  church  contact  Pam  Rooker  at  252-­‐432-­‐7750  or  

[email protected].  

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22nd ANNUAL CHARITY

TOURNAMENT GOLF Country Hills Golf Course October 23, 2015 For Royal Home Ministries MAKE THE HOLE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Check In- 7:30 AM Shot Gun Start- 8:30 AM

Awards given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Closest to Pin & Longest Drive

Lunch provided by Chick-fil-A, Snacks provided during play

$60 per golfer (2 Mulligans available at $5 each)

For more information contact Joel Boyles at 336-656-7936 X116  

CONGRATULATIONS  TO  D.  J.  KNIGHTEN:    Honor  Gold  Medal  of  Achievement  Recipient    

         On   Saturday   afternoon,  August   8,   2015,   Expedition  Ranger   D.   J.   Knighten   of   the  Triangle   Christian   Center  Outpost  in  Raleigh  received  the  Honor   Gold   Medal   of  Achievement,   the   highest  advancement   and   leadership  award  honor   in  Royal   Rangers!  We  congratulate  D.J.  who  is  the  first   ever   in   the   IPHC   to   attain  this   level   (and  only   a   few  have  received  the  Honor  GMA  in  the  Assemblies  of  God)!            The   Honor   GMA   represents  the  pinnacle  of  achievement   in  the   Royal   Rangers!     The  requirements   for   this  prestigious   award   include  earning   the   highest   award   in  each   age   group   (Ranger   Kids  Gold   Trail,   Discovery   Rangers  Gold   Eagle,   Adventure   Rangers  Gold   Medal   of   Achievement  and   the   Expedition   Rangers   E3  Award),   read   the   entire   Bible,  demonstrate   ability   to   present  the  plan  of  Salvation  and  be  an  active   member   of   a   Royal  Rangers   Outpost   for   at   least  five  years!            D.J.’s   accomplishments  include   numerous   leadership  positions   in   the   Outpost,  serving   on   the   Cornerstone  Conference  staff  and  leadership  positions   in   numerous   Ranger  Training  Academies,  etc.  

         The   Ceremony   was   well  attended   –   one   of   the   largest  I’ve   seen.    Guests   included   the  IPHC   National   Cmdr.   David  Moore,  IPHC  Deputy  Nat.  Cmdr.  and   Cornerstone   Conf.   Cmdr.  Michael   Hubbard,   NC   District  AG   Director   Brady   Allen,  representatives   from   the  Governor’s   Office,   IPHC  National   FCF   VP   Jerry   “Son  Chaser”   Overstreet   and   the  special   guest   speaker   Cmdr.  David   “Bent  Knee”  Marshburn!    It  was  also  great  to  see  so  many  of   D.J.’s   family   and   many  friends   present   along   with   the  committed   church   family   and  Pastors   Jim   Whitfield   and   Joel  “Shepherd  Crook”  Whitfield!                D.J.   received  many   gifts   and  presentations   including   his   gift  (from   his   family)   of   a   black  powder   rifle   kit   and   a  meticulous   hand   made  shooter’s   box   as   made   and  presented  by  D.J’s  Granddad!                D.J.  gave  a  wonderful  speech  sharing   his   gratitude   for   what  Royal  Rangers,  the  Honor  GMA,  his   Family   and   God   means   to  him.     He   also   shared   his  commitment  to  the  future  in  all  he  may  do  for  God!            The   highlight   of   the  Ceremony  was   the   receipt   and  pinning   of   his   Honor   GMA   by  his   Mother   Maria   and   Father  

Eddie   Knighten.     A   wonderful  time   of   refreshment   and  fellowship   ended   the   day  including  viewing  of  a  very  well  done   display   of   D.J.’s   Royal  Ranger  and  personal  journeys!            We   congratulate  D.J   for   this  incredible,   committed   and  honorable   award   of   the   Honor  GMA!            If   your   church   does   not  include   Royal   Rangers   for   your  boys,  please   contact  either   the  Conference  DM  Department  or  Michael   Hubbard,   Cornerstone  Conference   Commander   at  [email protected]   or  919-­‐467-­‐6960,   for   details   on  how   to   get   started,   training,  etc.     I   look   forward   to   seeing  you   all   at   future   Royal   Ranger  activities.    

By  Michael  Hubbard,  Cornerstone  Conference  Commander  

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PASSPORT TO MISSIONS January 11-15, 2016

Passport to Missions is an event for anyone who is passionate about

WORLD MISSIONS and interested in learning more about the joys and

challenges of fulfilling this call. We dive deep into the Biblical basis,

examples from Church history and cross cultural communication issues.

We look at requirements to be a missionary and strategies for ministry

on the field. Ministering cross culturally has its challenges, and we

want you to feel prepared for everything from restricted access countries to unreached peoples,

persecution, hunger, and disease.

AT CORNERSTONE CONFERENCE, GREENSBORO, NC TO APPLY CONTACT: 1.888.474.2966 OR EMAIL: [email protected] MEALS PROVIDED: MONDAY BREAKFAST - FRIDAY LUNCH.

Cornerstone  Connection  

 

Be  part  of  CORNERSTONE    BIBLE  QUEST!  By  Mrs.  Sue  Goins  

The  purpose  of  Bible  Quest   is   to   implant   the  Word   of   God   in   the   hearts   and   lives   of  students,  empowering  them  to  live  victorious  lives   with   the   Sword   of   the   Spirit   (Matthew  16:18;   Hebrews   4:12).   The   format   of   Bible  Quiz   tournaments   provide   students   with   a  powerful   incentive   for   the   study   of   God’s  Word.     The   goals   of   Bible  Quest   are   to  make  the  Word  a  practical  reality  in  daily  living  and  to   involve   maximum   participation   in   Bible  Quest   competition.     Bible   Quest   competition  ranges   from   the   Local,   Conference,   and  National  levels.  

What   an   exciting   year   for   Teen   Bible   Quest   this   year!    We   are   studying   the  book  of  Acts.    A  few  years  back  we  had  a  group  of  teens  that  studied  the  book  of  Acts  during  Bible  Quest  and  the  biggest  benefit   that  year   for   the  team  was  that  most  of  the  quizzers  received  the  baptism  of  the  Holy  Spirit.      

“For  the  word  of  God  is  quick,  and  powerful,  and  sharper  than  any  two-­‐edged  sword,  piercing  even  to  the  dividing  asunder  of  soul  and  spirit,  and  of  the  joints  

and  marrow,  and  is  a  discerner  of  the  thoughts  and  intents  of  the  heart.”    Hebrews  4:12    

The   rewards   of   doing   Bible   Quest   will   exceed   anything   that  you  can  image,  so  let  me  (Sue  Goins)  know  you  want  to  start  a  team  and  she  will  help  you  get  started.      You  can  contact  her  at  336-­‐427-­‐3551  or  [email protected].  

We  Welcome  New  Bookkeeper  Mrs.  Betsy  Abbot!  

         Cornerstone   Conference   would  like   to  welcome  our  newest  member  of   the   Conference   Ministry   Center  staff.     Mrs.   Betsy   Abbott   is   no  stranger   to  Cornerstone.     She   is  wife  of   Darcy   Abbott,   Pastor   of   the  Franklinville   PHC,   and   the  mother   of  three   wonderful   children   –   Gabriel,  Levi,  and  Gracie.                Betsy   is   originally   from   Tennessee  and   holds   a   degree   in   Business   from  

Lee   University   in   Cleveland,   TN.     She   has   gained   a   variety   of  experience   working   in   Higher   Education,   Accounting   and   Human  Resources.   Betsy   has   also   served   with   the   Cornerstone   Conference  Women’s   Ministries   Board   as   the   Secretary/Treasurer   (2007-­‐2014)  and  Assistant  Director  (2014-­‐Present).            Betsy   was   saved   at   the   age   of   8   and   called   to   ministry   at   age  15.     During   her   ministry   she   has   had   the   opportunity   to   teach   and  disciple   individuals   around   the   world,   both   in   the   local   church   and  through   short-­‐term  mission   trips.     She   truly  has  a  heart   for  missions  and  discipleship  and   longs   to  see   the  body  of  Christ  grow  and  move  forward  in  these  last  days.            You   can   reach   Betsy   at:   Betsy   Abbott,   Cornerstone   Conference  Bookkeeper,   PO   Box   150  Browns   Summit,   NC   27214   336-­‐656-­‐7936  ext.  112  

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         Hi,   my   name   is   Mike  Ainsworth  Jr.    I  am  the  pastor  of  Urgent   Church   (formally   Twin  Oaks)  in  McLeansville,  NC.              I   would   like   to   express   my  appreciation   to   the  Cornerstone   Conference   in  

helping   us   in   launching   Urgent   Church.     Your  generosity  has  been  amazing.                You  may   not   be   aware   that   the   church   operates   a  daycare,  “Urgent  Kidz  Child  Development  Center”.    At  the   present   time   employment   opportunities   are  available.    If  you  live  near  our  area  and  are  interested,  please  contact  me  at  [email protected].                We  are  also  in  the  market  for   a   15-­‐passenger   van.     If  you   have   information  concerning   a   van   you   may  reach  me  through  the  above  email  address.    Thank  you!  

Pastor  Mike    

DRUSA  Ministry  Report:    New  Purchase  of  Support  Trailer    

DRUSA  MINISTRY  MISSION            The   mission   of   Disaster  Relief   USA   (DRUSA)   is   to  organize   volunteer   ministry  teams  to   model   the  compassion   of   Jesus   Christ   by  providing   mass   care   to  individuals   and  families  devastated   during   times   of  disaster.            To   make   a   donation   to  Cornerstone   Conference  DRUSA,   please   earmark   your  check   DRUSA   and   mail   to  Cornerstone   Conference   P.O.  Box   150   Browns   Summit,   NC  27214.                      You   can   contact   Neil  Pressley,  our  DRUSA  Director  at  276-­‐694-­‐4414  or  276-­‐229-­‐7053.    

By  Rev.  Neil  Pressley,  Cornerstone  Conference  

DRUSA  Director  

November  6-­‐7      A  Theology  of  Family  Ministry  Instructor:      Mike  and  Trisha  Ainsworth    

December  4-­‐5      Spiritual  Gifts  Instructor:      Garry  Yeatts    

January  8-­‐9      The  Book  of  Acts  Instructor:      Ken  Terry    For  more  information  about  the  Biblical  Ministries  Institute,  please  contact  the  Cornerstone  Conference  Ministry  Center  at  336-­‐656-­‐7936.    We  welcome  new  students!    Visit  cornerstonecmc.org  to  download  the  BMI  Application  and  the  full  BMI  Class  Schedule.      

Biblical  Ministries  Institute  

Class  Schedule  

         As   the   DRUSA   Director,   I   am  happy   to   report   that   we   have  successfully   purchased   our  support  trailer.     It   is  now  time  to  proceed  to  the  next  phase  of  this  project   in   the   purchase   of   the  Shower  Trailer.    I  appreciate  all  of  the   support   that   has   been   given  toward  this  worthy  cause.    As  we  move   into   this  next  phase  of   the  project  your  support   is  vital.    We  would   love   for   our   pastors   and  churches   to   partner   with   us   in  making  this  a  reality.    I  am  willing  and   available   to   speak   to   your  church  and  ministry  groups  about  supporting  this  project.              The   DRUSA  Ministry   is   also   in  need   of   “Buckets   of   Promise”.    Our  goal  is  to  have  these  stocked  and   ready   in   the   event   of   a  disaster.        

         We   are   so   proud   to   serve   in  the   Cornerstone   Conference   in  this  capacity.  We  look  forward  to  hearing   from   our   pastors   and  churches  as  we  work   together   to  help   meet   the   needs   in   our  communities.              As  a  Conference,  may  we  all  be  good  stewards  of  the  blessings  of  God   in   our   lives   and   let   us   work  together   to   help   those   in   need.                1  Peter  4:10    “As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even  so  minister  the  same  one  to  another,  as  good  stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God”.      

THE  CORNERSTONE  CONNECTION  is  the  official  publication  of  the  Cornerstone  Conference  of  the  

International  Pentecostal  Holiness  Church.  Editor  in  Chief:  Doyle  G.  Marley  Executive  Editor:  Mike  Ainsworth  

Managing  Editor:  Patricia  Ainsworth  Editorial  Committee:  Tennille  Nichols,  

Joel  Boyles  and  Betsy  Abbott    

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October  Birthdays:  George  Harper       October  2  Doyle  Marley         October  6  Rosemary  Cox         October  6  Charlotte  Sizemore  (J.P.)     October  10  Doris  Leviner  Smith  (A.W.)     October  11  Esther  Gardner       October  12  Michael  Lawrence       October  12  Lillian  Case         October  15  Betty  Drake         October  16  Louise  Stamey       October  22  Millie  Harris  (David)       October  23  Douglas  Shuff         October  24  Michael  Pressley       October  24  Allen  Dawson         October  26  Pearl  Hickling  (Harrison)     October  27  Martha  Eades  (E.  Carlton)     October  27  Helen  Rice  (Bill)       October  27  Arnold  Absher       October  30  

November  Birthdays:  Eunice  Puckett  (Lacy)     November  2  Ericka  Hernandez  (Sergio)     November  5  Harold  Dalton         November  5  J.P.  Sizemore         November  9  Doris  Luffman  (Richard)     November  9  Richard  Leviner       November  11  JoAnn  Shelton  (Mike)       November  11  Ralph  Adams         November  15  Linda  Queen  (Larry)       November  17  Jack  Foley         November  18  Joyce  Shelton  (Ralph)     November  21  Rayburn  Woodyard         November  21  Frankie  Goodson  (Jack)     November  27  Wanda  Goldston  (Donnie)     November  27  Joan  Laws  (James)       November  28  Clouis  Smith  (Tommy)     November  29  

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OUR  MISSION:  “The  Cornerstone  Conference  is  a  fellowship  of  International  Pentecostal  Holiness  Churches  and  Ministers  committed  to  the  authority  of  scripture  and  the  centrality  of  Jesus  Christ.  We  seek  to  equip  for  excellence  in  ministry  by  providing  leadership,  accountability,  encouragement,  and  

resources;  we  desire  to  fulfill  the  great  commission  in  the  power  of  the  Holy  Spirit.”