Serve

Mercy Ministry comes alongside those who express a felt need. For congregants, we often address financial needs (housing, food, utilities, auto repairs, and medical expenses) as well as having one of us support the person as a fellow brother or sister in Christ.

Leader: Dave Eisenhauer
davedivot07@gmail.com

This team provides meals to individuals and families in times of need (some examples include: recovery from surgery, illness, birth of a baby, death in family). We love God and others by exercising our gifts of mercy, hospitality, compassion, and outreach.

Leader: Lori Blair
lblairsp@gmail.com

This team provides rides to and from church services, events, and other church functions. Additionally, we will provide transportation for everyday needs, such as doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, and more. The rides ministry is relational and practical because as we drive people, we get to know them and encourage them.  

Leader: Dave Phillips
dave@cornerstonepca.com

The missions committee seeks to educate, mobilize, and strategize for the cause of world missions for the congregation. We connect with our supported missionaries providing not only on-going support, but also prayer and connection for the congregation. When there are special needs, we bring those needs to the congregation through special offerings or campaigns or attempt to meet those needs with other budgeted funds.

Following the elders’ directives, we focus on a select few supported missionaries instead of adding many missionaries to the list. We seek to partner with missionaries from our congregation, and those connected to our congregation, reaching out to our Jerusalem and Judea, our Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Our goal is to meet the elders’ vision of contributing at least 10% of the total church budget to missions.

Leader: Bill Boyes (boyes1@verizon.net)
Missions Web Page

The outreach committee works to maintain a relationship with organizations we support and explore ways for the congregation to be involved in serving with these organizations. Some volunteer opportunities in our community:

• Help with Home Repair- We are looking for a family, small group, or individual looking to help do basic, but vital home repairs for local homeowners in need. You pick the date you would like to serve, and we take care of the rest with Good Neighbors Home Repair. 
• Relationship Building- Are you good with building relationships? Perhaps you want to mentor urban youth through Urban Promise of Wilmington, or offer mentorship to adult woman who are trying learn fundamental and basic life skills through The Oaks Ministry in Oxford PA.
• Bible Studies- Do you love to talk about the Bible with others? We have opportunities for you to teach Bible Studies at The Oaks Ministry in Oxford, or at Comfort Care Nursing Home in Brackenville, DE.
• Teaching/Tutoring Do you have a passion to help others learn and grow? We have opportunities for individuals like you to tutor (academics) at Urban Promise of Wilmington or you can teach a one time (or ongoing) workshop with the women at the Oaks Ministry in Oxford. This can be about virtually anything you think would be interesting or helpful. (art, baking, gardening, crocheting, graphic design, etc).

We have opportunities for you to serve just one day, or in an ongoing role. You can do it on your own, or with a group of your choosing.

Leader: Brian Coleman (commcolmn@verizon.net)
Community Outreach Web Page

Ushers set up for Sunday morning service (as well as special services), collect the offering, assist attendees in finding seats, etc. Also, they are vigilant throughout the service looking for any unusual or unsafe activity or behavior. Ushers report to the Deacon in Charge.

Leader: Michael McCudden
mtmccudden@aol.com

The Greeter Ministry is an integral part of welcoming new people to Cornerstone. It is also an important part of encouraging people to feel included in the church family. A warm welcome fosters a feeling of belonging, which can lead to a more meaningful worship experience at Cornerstone.

Leader: Mary Dodson
msd5476@msn.com

Help make the facility a welcoming place 30 minutes before and after the service.

Leader: Jay Gallagher
facilities@cornerstonepca.com

The Refreshments Crew provides coffee and treats for Fellowship Time.

Leader: Cindy Hall
 Hall.CindyL@gmail.com

The sound and lighting team at CPC provides support for the Sunday services and special events. Every week there is a rehearsal on Thursday evening as well as an early Sunday morning set-up to prepare for the worship teams' rehearsal before the worship service begins.

Leader: Jaimie Macartney
jaimie@cornerstonepca.com

This ministry provides slides, song lyrics, and video support for in-person and livestreamed church events such as the worship service, VBS, women's meetings, and men's meetings. The purpose is to enhance the communication and the message without being a key focus.  
Leader: Jaimie Macartney
jaimie@cornerstonepca.com

The purpose of this ministry has been to provide a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for every child that passes through our nursery door. Our aim is for our parents to feel secure about their child’s well-being while they attend services and activities at Cornerstone. Leader: Hannah Detweiler hannah@cornerstonepca.com 

The goal of Children’s Church is to help our covenant
children mature to the point where they can be active
participants for the entire Sunday morning worship
service. Children worship alongside of their parents
and then are dismissed to a class where they are
taught the Scriptures in an age-appropriate
manner during the sermon. Teachers are needed
for these classes.

Leader: Jen Smith
jen@cornerstonepca.com

Children’s Sunday School is the formal teaching aspect within Children’s Ministry for children three years old through 5th grade. The goal is to teach our children foundational truths about God and the Bible. We want our covenant children to understand the redemptive story and that all of Scripture points to Jesus.

Leader: Jen Smith
jen@cornerstonepca.com

The purpose of Boys’ LIFE for 1st -5th grade boys is to build strong relationships between men, boys, and Christ. There is a time of prayer and fellowship for the men (mentors and fathers of the boys), Bible study, small group discussion, Scripture memorization, snack time, and games.

Leader: Tim McHugh
tmchugh22@hotmail.com

This is a ministry for 1st-5th grade girls. The goal of Girls’ LIFE is to encourage the elementary-aged girls of Cornerstone to live out their faith through mentoring relationships with older women and each other. We seek to accomplish this goal through large group teaching times, small group discussions, games, and crafts.

Leader: Jen Smith
jen@cornerstonepca.com

This ministry is a co-ed, kindergarten class designed to help our youngest Wednesday night participants learn about Jesus. Children hear Biblical truths, create a craft, have play time, and share a snack.

Leader: Jen Smith
jen@cornerstonepca.com

The Cornerstone Workhorses are a group of men and women who like to help from time to time with odd jobs that crop up around the church (painting, furniture refinishing, decorating for the holidays, planting, mulching, etc.) Similarly, they sometimes are called on to help when a member is incapacitated or moving and needs temporary help with packing, minor repairs, etc. This group would rather work with their hands than sit in meetings so there are no meetings, but often donuts or pizza when we're working.

Leader: Jay Gallagher
facilities@cornerstonepca.com

Our mission is to provide a space where children and families of all abilities can grow in faith, feel welcome, and belong. With open hearts and hands, we strive to remove barriers—whether physical, social, or emotional—so that everyone can fully participate in the life of our church.

Leader: Sue Smith
sue@cornerstonepca.com
Web Page

The Kitchen Ministry provides food for special events and funerals at Cornerstone.

Leader: Betty Dudzinsky
bettydud@msn.com

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun, week-long, summer event designed to teach children about Jesus in an age-appropriate manner.

Leader: Jen Smith
jen@cornerstonepca.com