Welcome to Cornerstone Church!
Second Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Welcome! We are so glad you chose to spend your Sunday with us.
Greeters: Bruce & Betty Thompson
Chiming of the Trinity
Word of Welcome! “God is Good! All the Time!”
Reverend Cromie
Bringing in the Light
Presentation of the Bible
Lighting of the Advent Candle
The Pushko Family
Christmas Carol: “Angels We Have Heard on High,” Verse 1
Director of Music, Susan Rovira
Call to Confession
Bob Wegner
Unison Prayer of Confession
Bob Wegner
Declaration of God’s Love and Forgiveness
Bob Wegner
Congregational Response #40 “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
Ritual of Friendship (print your name in Friendship Pad) Lisa Capurso
Christmas Pageant, “Christmas Starr!” (see insert)
Announcements
Prayers of the People followed by the Lord’s Prayer
Reverend Cromie
Bob Wegner
Introduction to the Offering
Lisa Capurso
Offertory “Say He Will Come”
Cornerstone Choir
Congregational Response “Angels We Have Heard on High,” verse 2
Prayer of Dedication
Lisa Capurso
New Testament Scripture: James 5:7-11
Reverend Cromie
Meditation: Advent Sermon Series, “Hope is On the Way”
Week 2: “We Work While We Wait”
Reverend Cromie
Hymn #31 “Joy to the World,” verse 1
Benediction (Please join hands in a circle.)
Reverend Cromie
Next Sunday, December 14th, is the third Sunday in Advent! We will continue the
Advent Sermon Series “Hope is On the Way” with a sermon called “Hope in the King,”
based on Matthew 11:2-11. It is also Blue Jean Sunday! Join us - all are welcome!
The Youth Christmas Party will be TODAY from 1-4 PM at the home of the Moyer’s (7
Kindling Way) – includes lunch, a gift exchange, and holiday fun! Open to ALL middle
school and high school youth! Bring a $5 gift to swap and a fruit or dessert to share.
Talk to Wendy Barone or Pastor Courtney for more info.
Pastor Courtney will host an Open House & Paparazzi Fundraiser TODAY at the
home of Elizabeth Hughes (5 Kindling Way) at 2:00 PM. Paparazzi sells jewelry,
accessories, scarves, and children’s items at very inexpensive prices, and a portion of
the sales will benefit our church! Come do some Christmas shopping and enjoy
fellowship with treats and hot chocolate! RSVP to Elizabeth Hughes or Pastor Courtney.
Stewardship – thank you to all who have pledged your support for 2015! It’s not too
late - pledge sheets and building fund pledge cards are available on the back tables!
Our Thanks to our Elders as Members of our Session
2014: Dominique Robert, Todd Moyer, Kellie Pushko, Bruce Thompson
2015: Lisa Capurso, David LaCross, Gail Carlson, Wendy Barone
2016: Tina Kas, Patti Miller, Sharron A. Smith (Clerk of Session)
Next meeting: December 17th at 7:20 PM at Jackson United Methodist Church
Our Board of Deacons – thank you for your service!
2014: David Carlson, Sueli Paes de Barros
2015: Laurie Wegner
2016: Donna Rosato, Betty Thompson
Pastor: Courtney Cromie, 732-928-2424, or 561-703-2263
Director of Music: Susan Rovira, 609-371-1473
Part-time Youth Director: Wendy Barone, 732-299-4390
Director of Christian Education: Kristen DiGirolamo, 732-657-7808
Treasurer: Tina Kas, 732-928-1778
Administrative Secretary: Elizabeth Hughes, 732-833-6857
Nursery Care: Sueli Paes de Barros
Christmas Ornament Fundraiser - we are selling 3-inch round shatterproof Christmas
ornaments and all proceeds will benefit our church! The ornaments are $6 each –
please see Elizabeth Hughes to purchase one!
We are once again be participating in the Adopt-a-Family Program and are
collecting gifts for 2 Jackson families. Please visit our angel tree if you would like to
donate, and bring wrapped gifts to church on or before December 14th. Thank you!
The Christmas Joy Offering will be accepted throughout the month of December with a
special collection on December 21st and 24th. Envelopes are available if needed. Gifts
to the Christmas Joy Offering will be distributed equally to the Assistance Program of the
Board of Pensions and to support student scholarships at Presbyterian-related racial
ethnic schools and colleges.
Christmas Eve Worship will be at McAuliffe Middle School at 4:30 PM. Join us for
one service combining the nativity story, communion and candlelight, as we celebrate
the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. After the service, we will head over to the church
on Harmony Road for Christmas carols!
The Children’s Ministry will go caroling at Care One on Thursday December 11th.
Meet at DeBows at 5:30 PM. Open to all kids in K-6th grade and their families.
Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30
AM – 12:15 PM. The group is led by Pastor Courtney and meets at the home of
Elizabeth Hughes. The women are doing a 10-week Beth Moore DVD Study called The
Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. All women welcome!
The Evening Adult Bible Study meets on Monday evenings at the home of Bob and
Laurie Wegner from 6:30-8:30 PM. The group is currently taking a break and will
resume meetings in January!
We have raised more than $10,000 through our ongoing Shop Rite Gift Card
fundraiser! Gift cards are available for you to purchase each Sunday before worship,
and 5% of the purchase price goes directly to the church. Thanks to all, we have raised
$10,350 for the Foundation Fund. For more information, contact Vernice DaConceicao.
Volunteers scheduled for Sunday, December 14th:
 Set-up: Volunteers Needed
 Greeters: George & Joan Nebel
Cornerstone Meets at McAuliffe Middle School
35 South Hope Chapel Road, Jackson
www.cornerstonechurchofjackson.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 140, Jackson, NJ 08527
732-928-2424. E-mail: pastor@cornerstonechurchofjackson.org
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
A place where you can be who you are.
“Building Community on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ”
Mission Statement:
We the people of Cornerstone
Are a part of God’s Grand Adventure to:
Ground our lives on the solid rock of Jesus Christ,
Build up each other in love through prayer, words and deeds,
And to create God’s community in Jackson and beyond.
2nd Sunday of Advent December 7, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Poinsettia Dedications
Wendy Barone
Ed and Joan Breuninger
In memory of the Breuninger and Rosenbower families
Reverend Courtney Cromie
In honor of Margaret Cromie and the staff & leadership of
Cornerstone Church
In memory of the Reverend Richard M. Cromie
Lois Fox
In memory of Charles J. Fox, husband
Donnette Hubert
In memory of Doris Hintz and William Hubert
James and Elizabeth Hughes
In memory of Mary O’Connor Ryniec
Deborah LaCross
In memory of my mother, Estelle Jennings
Victoria Leach
In memory of our wonderful mother, Diane Caso
In honor of our parents, Dan Caso and Roger & Diane Leach
Joan Mallison
In memory of our parents
The Moyer Family
In memory of Rev. Dr. William Moyer and all our Angels in
heaven
Denise Mudalel
In memory of Louis Mudalel
Sueli Paes de Barros
In memory of my brothers
Mike, Kellie, Tyler & Ryan Pushko In memory of loved ones
Bob Wegner
In memory of Mary Rose Wegner
Poinsettia Dedications
Wendy Barone
Ed and Joan Breuninger
In memory of the Breuninger and Rosenbower families
Reverend Courtney Cromie
In honor of Margaret Cromie and the staff & leadership of
Cornerstone Church
In memory of the Reverend Richard M. Cromie
Lois Fox
In memory of Charles J. Fox, husband
Donnette Hubert
In memory of Doris Hintz and William Hubert
James and Elizabeth Hughes
In memory of Mary O’Connor Ryniec
Deborah LaCross
In memory of my mother, Estelle Jennings
Victoria Leach
In memory of our wonderful mother, Diane Caso
In honor of our parents, Dan Caso and Roger & Diane Leach
Joan Mallison
In memory of our parents
The Moyer Family
In memory of Rev. Dr. William Moyer and all our Angels in
heaven
Denise Mudalel
In memory of Louis Mudalel
Sueli Paes de Barros
In memory of my brothers
Mike, Kellie, Tyler & Ryan Pushko In memory of loved ones
Bob Wegner
In memory of Mary Rose Wegner
Cornerstone Christmas Pageant 2014
Christmas Starr!
Scene 1: Starr & Angel Awards Ceremony
Song: All About You – Cast
Scene 2: A Christmas Starr Reflection
Carol: “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” Congregation to sing Verses 1 & 3
Scene 3: The Biggest Event Ever
MUSIC: I Adore You – Cast & Solo by Marissa Rosato, Duet by Ashley
Moyer & Jackie Leach
Scene 4: The Gifts We Bring
MUSIC: “We All Bow Down” - Cast
Scene 5: Farewell to Christmas Starr
Carol: “Away in a Manger” Congregation to Sing Verses 1 & 2
Scene 6: Nativity with Narration
Scene 7: Shining Like Stars
Carol: “Silent Night,” Congregation to Sing Verses 1, 2 & 3
CAST:
Grandma Starr: Pastor Courtney
Twinkle: Jackie Leach
Cass: Annabel Hughes
Shiny: Abby Stanberry
Flash: Brandon Capurso
Chrissy: Ashley Moyer
Sparkle: Marissa Rosato
Angels in Choir and in Nativity: Kayla Moyer, Julia Capurso, Heather DiGirolamo,
Ashley DiGirolamo, Dyana LaCross, Jessica Walter
Stars in Choir: Ryan Kas, Sean Kas, Jonathan Hughes, Ben Leach
Nativity Parts:
Mary: Dyana LaCross
Joseph: Daniel Sarti
Shepherds: Ryan Kas, Sean Kas, Jonathan Hughes, Ben Leach
Kings: Tyler Capurso, Devin LaCross, Ian Rosato
Narrators: Maggie Varrelmann, Colin DiGirolamo, Sean DiGirolamo, Nicholas Hughes
Cornerstone Christmas Pageant 2014
Christmas Starr!
Scene 1: Starr & Angel Awards Ceremony
Song: All About You – Cast
Scene 2: A Christmas Starr Reflection
Carol: “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” Congregation to sing Verses 1 & 3
Scene 3: The Biggest Event Ever
MUSIC: I Adore You – Cast & Solo by Marissa Rosato, Duet by Ashley
Moyer & Jackie Leach
Scene 4: The Gifts We Bring
MUSIC: “We All Bow Down” - Cast
Scene 5: Farewell to Christmas Starr
Carol: “Away in a Manger” Congregation to Sing Verses 1 & 2
Scene 6: Nativity with Narration
Scene 7: Shining Like Stars
Carol: “Silent Night,” Congregation to Sing Verses 1, 2 & 3
CAST:
Grandma Starr: Pastor Courtney
Twinkle: Jackie Leach
Cass: Annabel Hughes
Shiny: Abby Stanberry
Flash: Brandon Capurso
Chrissy: Ashley Moyer
Sparkle: Marissa Rosato
Angels in Choir and in Nativity: Kayla Moyer, Julia Capurso, Heather DiGirolamo,
Ashley DiGirolamo, Dyana LaCross, Jessica Walter
Stars in Choir: Ryan Kas, Sean Kas, Jonathan Hughes, Ben Leach
Nativity Parts:
Mary: Dyana LaCross
Joseph: Daniel Sarti
Shepherds: Ryan Kas, Sean Kas, Jonathan Hughes, Ben Leach
Kings: Tyler Capurso, Devin LaCross, Ian Rosato
Narrators: Maggie Varrelmann, Colin DiGirolamo, Sean DiGirolamo, Nicholas Hughes