CORNERSTONE EASTER FUN FAIR

Today we had an Easter Family service and then welcome hundreds of families from the community to our annual Easter Fun Fair. A big thank-you to all our volunteers (especially our youth), who did a great job!!!

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Tonight we had 43 boys, 8 student volunteers and 5 adult helpers. A full house. In the senior session, one of the student leaders gives a character talk on perseverance.
(using a story from yourfriendlyneighbourhoodyouthpastor).

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Today the youth had a special presentation from the Nicaragua 9 trip.

Some of our own youth had a chance to join Cornerstone on their mission's trip.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST

On Friday, The junior highs gathered at TMC in full force after the March Break. We played some crazy games as usual and then buckled down to discuss our "Kingdom Experiment" (Chapter 7). It is exciting to hear about the young people living our their faith. Some people, "bit their tongue," in honour of James 1:19, Some gave hugs to promote love and peace, we read a book about peace, and much more.

We watched an inspirational video (Jessica Cox - look ma, no hands) http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rightfooted-the-documentary-about-jessica-cox?c=gallery
We also studied James 1 in our small groups and talked about perseverance.

We introduced chapter 8 of the Kingdom Experiment, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" - Matthew 5:10

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Tonight we were back after March Break. There was a full house with 29 boys in our junior session and 24 boys in our senior session. With our adult volunteers and 10 student volunteers, it's pretty packed!!!

We continued our talks on the Character Matter's trait of perseverance. Congrats to our MVC's of the night.

CORNERSTONE MISSIONS

2 of our youth joined a Cornerstone team (with their dad) in Nicaragua for a week of missions. Check out the blog for all the details!!! http://ccccnic.blogspot.ca/

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday March 17, 2013
Chapter 23: Jesus' Ministry Begins
Scriptures: Matthew 3-4; 11; Mark 1-3; Luke 8; John 1-4

Homework: Join the Story
Pick ONE of the following questions and create a response:
1. In which character or part of the story did you see yourself?
2. Have you or someone you know ever been treated as an outcast? How did it make you feel?
3. What is the most miraculous event you've ever seen?
Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday March 10, 2013

Chapter 22: The Birth of the King

Scriptures: Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2, John 1

Homework: Join the Story 

Pick ONE of the following questions and create a response: 

1. In which character or part of the story did you see yourself? 

2. Have you ever been given a significant burden or responsibility? How did you respond? 

3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently? 

Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song. 

YOUTHQUEST LEADERSHIP TEAM

On Sunday morning (before service) a group of youth and adult leaders met to learn about leadership. This time around, we talked about the fact that God wants leaders to be people of integrity. When leaders lead with integrity, they reflect God's heart and demonstrate Christ-like character that attracts and inspires others. Our homework was Genesis 39:1-20 (the story of Joseph). Leaders with integrity
1. Examine their actions
2. Strive for consistency
3. Practice honesty
Our memory verse was Proverbs 27:19 - As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTHQUEST

On Friday our grades 6-8 got together. We played some crazy games and went through chapter 6 of the "Kingdom Experiment." - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8). It was great continuing to hear how the youth are rising to the challenge of putting their faith into action. We also spent some time in small groups getting to know each other better. We ended off our time praying for Cornerstone's Nic 9 team, which included two young guys from our group!

YOUTHQUEST BASKETBALL

Tonight was our last night before March Break! We had a large number of youth and both sessions had close games. Congrats to our Most Valuable Characters of the night! We started talking about perseverance.

JUNIOR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday March 3, 2013
Chapter 21: Rebuilding the Walls
Scripture: Ezra 7; Nehemiah 1-2; 4; 6-8; Malachi 1-4

Homework: Join the Story
Pick ONE of the following questions and create a response:
1. In which character or part of the story did you see yourself?
2. If you had to confess the sins of "your people" what would those sins be? And who would those sins be?
3. How did this story challenge or inspire you to live differently?
- Create a sketch, collage, poem, prayer, journal entry, or song.

YOUTHQUEST SENIOR HIGH

Tonight we had a great night visiting our local fire hall. We brought them a cake and some butter tarts. They really enjoyed our snacks and gave us a full tour of the place. We really learned a lot and appreciated their passion and commitment to the community. We prayed for them and their families.