CornerStone Sunday Nov. 23rd

Greetings in the name of Jesus!

It has been awhile since my last email conversations with you. There is a chill in the air now, the leaves have turned from green to various shades of reds, oranges and yellows and now have fallen to the ground signaling a new season. So with more time indoors, I will try to resume emailing from the rolling hills and valleys of southern Indiana about our wonderful Cornerstone church.

A Season of Thanksgiving

I have been looking at the roof on my house and it needs to be replaced, my car growls at me every time I start it, long over due for a thorough tune up... but the bank account is very clear, the fixes will have to wait. However all things considered, we are blessed. The roof may need replaced, but we have a roof, there isn’t any steak in the refrigerator, but there is food. We are grateful for what God has provided in this season of thanksgiving.
Despite our current economic conditions in the good O’ USA, there is much to be thankful for in our land of liberty and freedom. We still live in a great country, and most of all God loves you.

Sunday at Cornerstone began with rays of sunshine revealing a frosty morning. At 9:30am the Sunday school hour was filled teachers and students sharing in God’s good Word. A large crowd was in attendance for Sunday service and after a Spirit filled time of praise and worship to our great God on high, Sis. Anna Goodman and the Kids Power Hour put on a play. At the last minute I was offered the opportunity to join the kids and play a pirate, ARRH mates, God is indeed good. And once again, we had the opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus as Pastor Rodney preached the Word of God.

Wishing you God's blessings on this coming Thanksgiving Day with turkey & dressing, cranberries and pumpkin pie. Pray that you have a nice Thanksgiving Day this week with friends and family.

Be well, do good work and may God bless you.
Bro. Ed Underwood

Ponderings: Memorial Day

Greetings in the name of Jesus!

This Monday May 26th. marks a federal day reserved for remembrance of fallen veterans. What a great privilege it is to live in America. Let our hearts be filled with gratitude for the freedom and liberty that we all enjoy in this great nation. And how much more our hearts should be filled with gratitude towards a real and living God and the promise of everlasting life.

Please remember in prayer those loved ones with relatives that have passed on from this life.

Be well, do good work and God bless,
Bro. Ed Underwood

The following is remarks made by Abraham Lincoln in observance of memorial day and also a speech made by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.

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...that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God, ...and that government of the people by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.
- Abraham Lincoln

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Message on the Observance of Memorial Day
May 26, 1983

Memorial Day is a time to take stock of the present, reflect on the past, and renew our commitment to the future of America.

Today, as in the past, there are problems that must be solved and challenges that must be met. We can tackle them with our full strength and creativity only because we are free to work them out in our own way. We owe this freedom of choice and action to those men and women in uniform who have served this nation and its interests in time of need. In particular, we are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free.

I don't have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world.

This Memorial Day of 1983, we honor those brave Americans who died in the service of their country. I think an ancient scholar put it well when he wrote: ``Let us now praise famous men . . . All these were honored in their generation, and were the glory of their times. Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore.'' As a tribute to their sacrifice, let us renew our resolve to remain strong enough to deter aggression, wise enough to preserve and protect our freedom, and thoughtful enough to promote lasting peace throughout the world.

- Ronald Reagan

Sunday Morning

Greetings in the name of Jesus!

What a large crowd for Mothers Day at Cornerstone Worship Center. Good to see all the visitors that were in attendance to honor their mothers. The Holy Spirit filled the House as Sis. Angie led the praise and the choir sang, “How great is our God, and all will see how great, how great is our God”. Sis. Sheila & Friends performed a skit dedicated to moms. Sis. Betty Flynn narrated as Bro. Arron & Sis. Carrie Poole did a wonderful job of performing.

Pastor Reynolds brought forth the Word of God in a message titled “Pathway of Motherhood”. Proverbs 23:25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. We would do well in following God’s order; wives make the best mothers. Often in our society, the promotion of mothers before becoming a wife is the order. The World encourages women to skip being a mother and trade it in for a career, but there is no corporate position better than being a mother.

I appreciate my wife Paula and the good mother she is to our two kids. I don’t have that special love and caring that only a mother can have and what a vital role it is in a family. I had been so very blessed with a great mother, always patient, caring, encouraging me to be my best and her many prayers. The profound impact of a loving mother lives on in my family today. What a difference her prayers have made in our lives.

I am also blessed with a gentle and kind mother-n-law. She often watched our kids when they were very young. She took care of Paula for nearly 20 years and now Doris is 80 years old and we’re helping to look after her welfare now.

Be well, do good work and God Bless,
Bro. Ed Underwood

Ponderings: Trust

Wednesday’s evening family ministries, the 128th day of this year offered an opportunity to once again to build your faith and to be in the presence of all mighty God. Wednesdays at Cornerstone Worship Center offers a service for the adults in the main sanctuary, young adult bible study, Contact youth service for teenagers and young Explorers small groups, thanks to all the volunteers that make this possible.

This Saturday is “Daughters Brunch” at CWC starting at 10:00am.




The two attached pictures; our Moon on a clear night and the other is a early-dawn picture, the sun not yet visible, but the light from it is brightening up the early morning sky.

Ponderings on Trust;

The very first chapter and verse of God’s Word simply states in a factual manner, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This first scripture is such a simple but profound statement for all the creations in the heavens and on the Earth. Consider that God created the Moon and Sun and also put them into constant orbits around the Earth and all the creations in the heavens. Then there is no problem or situation in our lives to great for God to resolve, if it is his will.

Webster’s dictionary defines trust as "Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something."

There are many things to put your trust in as we journey through this life. For example; cars, there is a degree of trust relying on your car to get from point A to point B, that it will take you safely when you need it to do so. However as we all know, and sometimes all too often something goes awry and our trust is greatly diminished and doubt sets in our minds. 2Sa 22:31 "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him." It seems most things in this life, whether it is a job, a furnace in the winter, and at times even another human being, having that assured reliance in them can be broken and we’re filled with disappointment.

When you put your trust in the Lord, you have found that assured reliance in character, ability and strength without any disappointment.

Psalms 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Psalms 9:10
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Be well, do good work and God bless,
Bro. Ed Underwood

McCormick's Creek Men's Outing

Greetings in the name of Jesus!

What a great turn out for the Men's outing to McCormick's Creek State Park Saturday. I didn't get an exact count, but there were about 22-25. It was a great time of fellowship. We Grilled out hamburgers and hotdogs, and just to name a few; Richard brought Lula's persimmon pudding, Fernando brought homemade potato salad and Pastor brought lemonade. Thanks to all who brought food, deserts and everything required for a cook out.

We did some hiking down through the canyon along the creek and up through the woods. Don Super brought his horseshoes and some of the younger guys went over to play tennis and basketball.



Eight out of 20-some went horseback riding and wow did I enjoy that 3 mile trip through the woods on the trail. I believe that was the first time for me riding a horse (Dan). Dan was well trained and didn't take much of a tug on the reigns to pull him back in line, it was a wonderful experience.

Unfortunately when I turned on my camera, the batteries were dead and I forgot about my phone until later. I was near end of the line of horses, so the picture is from the back.

Wonderful weather for a horse ride through the woods!

Bro. Ed Underwood

Sunday Morning

By Bro. Ed Underwood
Several visitors were in attendance, very inspiring to see God’s House filling up. The first quarter of 2008 has been good and let's join together in expecting great things in the remaining three quarters of this year for Cornerstone Worship Center. I know the Board is working diligently and I, along with others are looking forward with great anticipation to the additional alter to kneel at and the installation of the new baptistery tank. God is doing great things at CWC!

Sis. Angie led the choir and congregation in praise singing “Let it Rain”, a peace and time of consecration filled the air as people began offering up praise with lifted hands towards heaven all over the sanctuary. The Holy Spirit moved through the sanctuary like a warm autumn breeze gently blowing through colorful leaves. It is in the quiet times we can listen most to God.

Sis Carrie Poole blessed us with an inspirational song, “When we call on Jesus, All things are possible”! How true it is, how true it is – Glory Halleluiah!!

Pastor Reynolds brought forth the anointed Word, preaching on getting over past mistakes so we can move on in the calling of God. Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Peter was a follower of Jesus, but then later denied that he knew Jesus. Peter allowed himself to be ruled by fear, quick to speak and slow to listen. Peter did what he no doubt thought he would never do. Mark 14:72, “And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.” As Pastor says frequently, sin will always take you further and deeper than you think. What if Peter allowed the shame and guilt of his mistake to have kept him from restoration in Christ??? Peter would not have gone on to preach at Pentecost and become the vessel God intended and used mightily. Peter failed, but he didn’t quit! Peter moved on with God and didn’t wallow in his past sins and mistakes.

God has called you with a purpose and God is the God of second chances! No one else can do what you can do. My Dad has a saying, “when you fall off the horse, dust yourself off and get back on and ride again”. Don’t allow yesterdays mistakes and failures keep you from moving into victory through Christ Jesus!

Don't live in the past, look to a wonderful future in Christ Jesus!



Hebrews 10:25, Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

It is hard to imagine these church doors being busted down with people seeking Christ after the Rapture. Don't wait, the church doors are open for you and restoration in Christ awaits while there is still time. The signs of God's return are all around us, don't wait.

Ponderings: A Mere Façade

The picture shows a painting on the side of a building. The gifted artist did a fine job of painting what appears to be a hotel and café on a brick wall of a paint store. Good advertising I suppose and the painting is well done and interesting, but it is merely a façade. For the unsuspecting weary traveler looking for rest and food, what a disappointment to discover what appears to be just what he or she needs, in fact is quite the opposite. There is no substance, no hotel and no food. What the weary traveler will find is an attractive illusion, because it’s a brick wall and what is on the inside is not at all what is expected looking at the outside.

Hinders come in many forms to distract us from our walk with God. The famous Marlboro cowboy sitting on his horse in the high country smoking a cigarette has been appealing to allot of men. But in fact, what is on the inside of the cigarette is destroying him. On the surface, bars and nightclubs can be alluring to others whether it’s the lights, booze, people or the party atmosphere. But in fact, the inside of the nightlife can destroy marriages & break apart families.

Cornerstone is an attractive building sitting in the middle of ten acres of green space. And what you will find on the inside is not an illusion, but people that really care about you. You can be in the presence of almighty God, your creator, your healer, your provider and your savior.

Your brother in Christ,
Ed Underwood