SUMMER EVENTS AT THE MARKHAM MUSEUM

For some great family fun, check out these events at the Markham Museum (Hwy 48 and 16th Avenue)

1. Family Camp in - August 1st-2nd & August 15th-16th

2. Caribbean Family Fest - Sunday August 3 - 12pm-9pm

3. Music and Movie Night - Fridays - August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th

For more details, check the Markham museum website - http://www.markham.ca/ (click on Markham Museum)

STARKIDS SUMMER CAMP

Last week was the first of three summer camps for children aged 4 to grade 4. We had a great time learning about how to be heroes for God. Our next camp will be a special music camp, "Power Praisers" from August 5-8 and the following week (August 11-15) will be our final camp, "Veggie Tales - Calling All Heroes."

DEEP THOUGHTS

We must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from our lives. This doesn't mean we will never be busy... Jesus was often busy, but never hurried. Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart. - John Ortberg

Psalm 46:10a - Be still, and know that I am God...

YOU CAN'T TOUCH THIS!

JORDIN SPARKS MAKE VIRGINITY VOW

Young singer Jordin Sparks says that she plans on being a virgin until she gets married.
The 18-year-old American Idol winner has made a vow of chastity and even wears a purity ring to show her dedication to her Christian beliefs, reports Starpulse.com. The star declared, "I don't want to give away bits of my soul to lots of different guys - I want to give all of myself to the right man on the right night, and the right night is my wedding." Sparks is not the only celebrity to make a vow of chastity. The Jonas Brothers and singer Miley Cyrus also wear rings to remind themselves of their commitment to preserving their virginity.

MOVIE NIGHT - MAIN CONNECTION

Tonight we will be watching "Facing the Giants."

When faced with seemingly insurmountable professional and personal crisis, the idea of giving up has never come easier. It's only after an unexpected visitor challenges him to trust in the power of faith that he discovers the strength to persevere.

Showtime: 6:30.

MEXICO MISSION'S TRIP

For the next two weeks Cornerstone has the privilege of sending over 30 people to Mexico for two back to back, 1 week missions trips. They will mainly be helping out at an orphanage. We pray you guys have a safe trip, and we know you will be a blessing and be blessed! Some junior highs going include, "Nice" Nathaniel, "Kind" Kay, "Looney" Liam and "Jumpy" James. Some senior highs going include; Amanda, Brian, Zach and Cora. Our summer intern Renee is going and Colin (our superstar from the Greensborough basketball program) will be returning to Mexico. Can't wait to hear all your "God" stories when you get back!

YOUTH SERVICE!

This past Sunday we had a youth led service. It featured everything from a youth band to youth doing the announcements. We also had a chance to show a video of our amazing basketball program that runs at Greensborough P.S. Great job team!

CORNERSTONE FREE CAR WASH

Today we got the chance to serve the community. We had fun washing cars for free from 10-2. It gave us a chance to meet some new people, have great conversations and do something nice to bless the people around us, with no strings attached.

YOUTHQUEST SENIOR HIGH RETREAT

This past weekend a few of us got to go away to a cottage on McKellar Lake. We had a blast tubing, swimming and also hearing from God through the messages. Our them was water and we were challenged to be "Liquid Youth." Some memorable quotes: "Christian life is simple, but it's not easy", "Be different to make a difference." We talked about taking a plunge and having a ripple effect and also talked about how the Holy Spirit is like a well, cistern and a stream. A great weekend!

YOUTHQUEST JUNIOR HIGHS

Today a few of us headed over to Playdium for a fun afternoon of video games and just hanging out. Our next event will be a family movie night on July 18th.