Ifit Is Ending – Small Group Starting

Posted by Doug on March 29th, 2010 filed in Email Newsletter, General Information

Hey Folks

A lot of stuff happened at last night’s iFit so this email provides a summary for those that were not there. Mandy and Lilly will be moving away this coming Saturday, so last night was their last visit. We had brownies and ice cream to see them off. Next, we had a lengthy discussion with Bruce and Becky about iFit’s future.

We announced that both Dean and I will be stepping down from iFit’s leadership. Both Dean and I approached Becky and Bruce several months back stating we were hoping to step down and we had several discussions with them to determine what that means for iFit. We want to thank everyone so much for supporting us as the leaders and we are so blessed to have had this opportunity.

Last night, Bruce and Becky gave some insight about the direction of Cornerstone as whole is going in regards to small groups. Over the past couple of months there has been a growth of small groups at cornerstone, I think somewhere around eight exist. So it’s only in God’s timing how the church has this expansion of small groups at the same time that Dean and I are choosing to step away from iFit leadership.

So what does this mean for iFit? Effective of last night, the group known as iFit does not exist anymore. But, the group formerly known as iFit will begin transitioning into a small group. While iFit is currently like a small group in some ways, there are some significant differences. This new small group will no longer be an “official” face to cornerstone. In the past, iFit has been advertised as the place for people of a certain age range to go, much like how children go to kids club and youth go to pulse. It will no long have the pressure of bringing new people into the group and trying to make the group into something as the name suggests, where everyone fits in. The group will need to choose a new name so it won’t be confused with iFit. The age requirements are lifted. Also, since Dean and I are stepping down, there may not be a leader. Like other small groups, it might be that for six weeks one person steps up to lead, then the next four weeks someone else steps up to lead. Perhaps a few would like to try out the other small groups at the church. Overall, the group will be more fluid and adaptable to whatever you decide.

Next week, March 30, there will be a brainstorming session at our usual 7pm time slot to discuss what you all want to do with the group. It is your choice! Please be thinking and praying about the group over the next week and bring your ideas and questions to this brainstorming session.

New Series – How best to read the bible

Posted by Doug on February 17th, 2010 filed in General Information

Beginning Feb. 23th we’ll be starting a short 4 weeks series discussing how to read the bible. What parts are supposed to be literal vs metaphoric, hows does it all fit together, various translations, etc. Please bring your personal bibles instead of using the church’s, we’re trying to get a variety of versions to talk about.

iFit Cold Weather Shelter Food – Dec. 15

Posted by Doug on November 5th, 2009 filed in General Information

As with past years, iFit will be providing and serving food on December 15 to the cold weather shelter. There will not be a bible study this day, instead we hope you interact and have fun with our guests. We need dedicated people to bring food and serve. Cooked food must arrive at 5:45PM and cleaning needs to be completed by 7:30pm. This effort will need a lot of participants, so please please help out by signing up for something. We have to feed a total of 50 people (which includes both guests and us who are helping with cws).

Below is the list of food iFit has been designated to bring:

* Meatloaf – enough to feed 13 people, 3-4 lbs each (need 5 ifit members to sign up)
* Salad – enough to feed 25 people (need 2 ifit members to sign up)
* Mashed Potatoes – enough to feed 25 people (need 2 ifit members to sign up)
* Beef Gravy – enough to feed 25 people, 1 gallon each (need 2 ifit members to sign up)
* Cooked Carrots – enough to feed 25 people (need 2 ifit member to sign up)
* Peas – enough to feed 25 people (need 2 ifit members to sign up)
* Dessert – enough to feed 25 people (need 2 ifit members to sign up)

New Series – Prayer

Posted by Doug on November 5th, 2009 filed in General Information

Beginning on November 17 we’ll be starting a new series about prayer. We hope this will be a rewarding and challenging lesson. We also hope to have weekly prayer activities, although we’ve yet to decide them. We’ll once again have a collaborative effort between church leaders and ifit folks leading the lessons. This lesson will most likely be eight weeks. If you have any questions about prayer, let us know. For example:
-How do you pray in groups and feel comfortable?
-What happens when two people pray for opposite things? (football teams, war, etc)
-Is it ok to pray for ? (like wanting the stop lights to be green on commute, or more money, or for someone to get better even when you know they’re not, etc)

iFit Game Night – Tuesday November 11

Posted by Doug on November 5th, 2009 filed in General Information