RETREAT!!!!

Ok, so there are no youth events scheduled until Jan 2....otherwise known as the Cornerstone Youth Winter Retreat!

We need to know who is going, and we need your forms (with health card copy) and money BEFORE the retreat! Here are possible times to get that to us.

1. Wed 24th Nate and I will be at church. We will also be at the evening service at 7:00.

2. Sunday, morning (28th).

3. Leave it at the church in my mailbox or Nate's mailbox before Sunday the 28th.

4. I will be seeing some of you in between those times, that would be fine too!

Ok.....so that gives you options. If you plan on coming and we don't yet have your money, can you at least message me or email me so we can estimate numbers!

Great. So make sure you know when to be where. (church at 1:00 on Friday, Jan 2nd), and have your talents ready to go...I hear some people are already rehearsing their talents. Ooooo...and be ready to be on your game for some ping pong action, some puzzle action, and some tubing action. I can't wait. Maybe Nate will injure himself again this year.

If you have ANY questions (or if your parents have questions), please don't hestitate to call us. Rachel (905)328-4007 or Rachel or Nate at church on Wed. (905)468-7155.

Merry Christmas!

This Friday is our annual Cornerstone Youth Christmas Special. Although it's not the typical banquet, it's going to be fabulous. Candles, cookies, Christmas carols, crackling fire...ok, that's all the C's I can think of....ANYWAYS, it's going to be great! Here's what you need to know.


1. Be at church at 7:00


2. Bring a gift for the gift exchange. No expensive items. Something made or brought, not bought. Be creative!

3. Attire is semi-formal OR your best festive Christmas sweater.

4. Have your rides pick you up at church at 10:00.

This Friday

Hey guys, this will be short and sweet. We're back at the Southridge Shelter this Friday. That means be at the church at 5:00, or meet at the shelter around 5:45. Like last time, we'll be sticking around for a bit after dinner, so have in mind what you might want to do with some of the residents. Bring along a deck of cards, or a game if you want. We will most likely be playing volleyball or badminton, so be prepared to do that, or just hanging out with the residents is cool too.

Have rides pick you up at church at 9:00. See you then!

(ps. don't forget to be at church at 10:00 Saturday morning if you're coming to the parade!)

Rock Climbing

Happy December! Hope everyone is having a great week!

Here is what is IMPORTANT for Friday!

1. Meet at church at 7:00

2. Bring $15.00

3. Bring your signed permission form if you are 16 or under (we'll have extras there on Friday when you get dropped of if you still need one).

4. Wear stuff you can rock climb in.

5. Get picked up at Rachel and Andrew Thiessen's house (8 Bessborough Drive, St. Catharines - 905-935-1903) at 10:45 OR at church at 11:00. (we'll have some cars going back to church for rides).

See you Friday! Don't forget about the parade on December 13th (Sat.). We need a couple more if we can!

Give us a call with any questions about Friday! (905)328-4007 (Rach)