It is nearly impossible for me to get anything to grow in my backyard. Years ago, someone who lived in the house planted bamboo in the backyard. No matter what remedies I try, the bamboo keeps returning and it seems that each time, it returns with a vengeance. Part of the problem is that I didn’t address the problem early….and truthfully, I wasn’t very diligent with keeping the bamboo restricted. So now, the root system is established, and I will have to totally obliterate the bamboo infestation if I have any hope of having a usable backyard. Our hearts and minds can be like that backyard soil. If I allow worldly concerns to take over my mind and heart, there will be no room for the will of God and the Holy Spirit. Anything Jesus plants will be choked out if the things of this world have established themselves.

For me, it’s helpful to take a spiritual inventory from time to time. I try to get rid of any distractions that are influencing my thoughts and behavior in ways that are not pleasing to God. Sometimes it can be as simple as clearing some time in my day to spend in the presence of God. Allowing God full access to my thoughts and feelings is a way to invite God to plant in me that which should be growing. So read God’s word. Listen to the teachings of Jesus. Follow what Jesus asks of us in Scripture. God seeds will grow in us if we keep our hearts ready for God’s planting. And God will use us to plant the seeds of the Gospel in others.

Food Pantry

Holy Communion weekend is food donation weekend at Christ the Cornerstone Bear. Bring non-perishable food items and drop in the wagons inside the front doors.

Also, accepting pre-paid GIFT CARDS to Wawa and area grocery stores to help those in need.

Family Bike Ride

Father's Day Weekend
Saturday, June 19

Ride at your own pace. Meet at Delaware City Trailhead (adjacent to Kathy's Crab House) at 8:00am

Car Show

The Father's Day Car Show returns this June 20th to the Bear Campus. Stop by the welcome table and pick up a few rear visor advertising pieces to hand out and help us promote the event.

LOVE. Worship God with us.

• In-Person at Bear Campus, Saturday 6pm and/or Sunday 9 & 11 AM
• In-Person at Elsmere Campus, Sunday 11 AM
• Online Campus, Sunday 9 & 11 AM at ctcde.online.church

SERVE.

• What in the world are you here for? Discover your spiritual gifts at AssessME.
• Volunteer to serve during weekend services. Contact Lynne Poindexter. 

ENGAGE.

• Meet people with similar interests, needs, and passions. Contact Crissy Carroll. 
• Pray for others, encourage, and give care to others. Contact Pastor Vaughn.
• Information for Children Ministries: Contact Toni Rayfield
• Information for Student Ministries: Contact Daniel Carroll

I’d like to finish with this prayer for you. Thank you, Lord God, for sending Jesus to plant your love within us. Teach us how to be open and ready for those things you wish to grow within us. Encourage us to share your Good News with everyone we meet. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

- Pastor Sharon