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CC1 · #21 08-05-2007, 08:02 AM

I just watched the first couple of minutes of the youtube clip then tried to go to the church website but it is not working for me. Has anybody else tried going to it?

SDG · #22 08-05-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CC1

I just watched the first couple of minutes of the youtube clip then tried to go to the church website but it is not working for me. Has anybody else tried going to it?

There domain index page is pointing to a page that only loads a background ...

But I googled their site and found this:
http://www.cornerstone-church.net/swf/intro.swf

It should take you to their other pages.

SDG · #23 08-05-2007, 08:12 AM

On Super Bowl Sunday they all went to church in jerseys ... and later that evening saw the game on 2 big plasma tvs ...

http://www.cornerstone-church.net/co...upersunday.jpg

SDG · #24 08-05-2007, 08:14 AM

SDG · #25 08-05-2007, 08:16 AM

They also went to the movie theatre: *GASP*

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Church buys out showing of 'Pride' for youth who want to go
Publication Salisbury Post
Date March 30, 2007 Section(s) Area Page

Brief By Scott JenkinsSalisbury Post

A local church hopes that a movie showing now can inspire the community's youth to take pride in themselves and their futures.

Cornerstone Church on Webb Road has bought out the 5:25 p.m. Sunday showing of "Pride" at the Ci

By Scott Jenkins
Salisbury Post
A local church hopes that a movie showing now can inspire the community's youth to take pride in themselves and their futures.

Cornerstone Church on Webb Road has bought out the 5:25 p.m. Sunday showing of "Pride" at the Cinemark Tinseltown USA Cinema on Faith Road and will buy seats at the 2:50 p.m. showing if more young people want to go, the Rev. Bill Godair, Cornerstone's pastor, said Thursday.

"What we're trying to do is bring in as many kids as possible, especially minority kids," said Godair, whose church is known for multiracial makeup. "If this movie could touch one person's life, I really feel like it could be great for our city."

As a preacher, Godair said he wouldn't normally champion a Hollywood movie, but he saw "Pride" recently and called it "a very inspirational movie."
The film focuses on the life of Jim Ellis, a black swim coach who saves a crumbling recreation center in Philadelphia and uses it to train a team of inner-city youths, who go on to win a national swimming title.

"Pride" is inspired by the real-life struggles Ellis and his team faced, but not everything is factual. The opening sequence, in which a young Ellis is prevented from swimming with white teammates at a competition, is set in Salisbury in 1964. But screenwriter Mills Goodloe said he only used Salisbury to represent what could have happened in any small town in the 1960s because his grew up here and attended Spencer High School.

Nonetheless, Godair sees in the movie a message that can benefit young people in Salisbury and surrounding communities. He mentioned the shooting death of 13-year-old Treasure Feamster, who lost her life trying to escape gunfire that erupted when rival gang members argued during a party recently.

"I really feel an urgent need that we've got to do something in this town because of the gang situation and different things," Godair said. "... Especially for kids off the street that don't have hope. If they would just apply themselves and stick with it, they can make it."
Godair said he will speak briefly before the movie about growing up in poverty. Other speakers during a short presentation will include a minority attorney and Rodney Nunn, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2004 after he fatally punched an employee in a rage after learning the employee had stolen from a client. Nunn now works with the anti-violence group Project SAFE Salisbury.

Godair said the theater can hold about 150 for one showing, but at the earlier showing, "as long as we can get seats in the theater, we'll pay for them to go."

The movie, which stars Terrence Howard and Bernie Mac, is rated PG. The church is encouraging children ages 8 and older to attend and hopes for "as many teens as possible," Godair said.

"I really believe in my spirit this movie can make a difference in some kid's life," he said.

Anyone interested in their children attending, he said, can call Jennifer King at the church at 704-855-1218, extension 11.

Contact Scott Jenkins at 704-797-4248 or sjenkins @salisburypost.com.

SDG · #26 08-05-2007, 08:21 AM

His wife is considered a pastor .... when does the madness end?

http://www.cornerstone-church.net/pastors.aspx

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Bill Godair, Pastor

From the streets of St Louis to a high school gym, God’s hand reached down and salvaged a 15 year old boy; a boy who was raised in a dysfunctional, poverty stricken home. He longed to be loved and accepted. His appearance not so appealing to the eye or to the mothers that he walked passed as he made his way to the front of the gymnasium. This long-hair-hippie having marijuana in his pocket, began to feel something, this something was an introduction to whom we know as Jesus Christ. He knew at this age God had called him to do something special this was to build a multicultural church. This young boy is today the founder and Sr. Pastor of Cornerstone, a church of many nations.

Bill Godair has a bold voice, one who dares to stand up boldly to declare a message of hope, truth, and prosperity. His unique style of ministry captivates men, women and children of all ages and levels of society. His dynamic yet practical style is down to earth. He will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. When you leave the service he will have left his unique thumbprint on your heart and you will feel as though you can accomplish anything. He speaks the message with heartfelt passion.

You may contact Pastor Godair at: bill@cornerstone-church.net
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Tina Godair, Pastor

Tina Godair is a spirited, energized lady who believes nothing is impossible. Pastor Tina has talked openly about her failed first marriage, her being a single mother for seven years, and the devastation and the tragic loss of her seven year-old daughter.
She has taken life's challenges and discovered God’s love, compassion, and most importantly his Grace. She believes and teaches that no matter anyone’s background or mistakes, God has a place for them and can help them on their path to enjoying everyday life.
You may contact Tina Godair at:
tina@cornerstone-church.net

Unity

United together, Pastors Bill & Tina create a dynamic couple that effectively touches the hearts and lives of people throughout their city. These humble servants are advancing the Kingdom of God in a whole new way and redefining church as we see it today.

SDG · #27 08-05-2007, 08:25 AM

The Dance Ministry !!!!!!!

Creative Arts
Minister: Kristen Zapata

Called by Grace - Our drama, dance and sign team helps usher in a powerful atmosphere of celebration and exaltation in our weekly services. The team performs on at special events, holidays and throughout the community.

Generation Praize - (TOP).
Cornerstone's NEW kids dance team! This team of young children (ages 5-11yrs) expresses their love for God through modern dance. Psalms 145:4

SDG · #28 08-05-2007, 08:28 AM

This church is reaching out to the community ... like very few traditional UPCI churches are ... their site indicates community work w/ Latinos, gangs, underpriveleged ...

This pic typifies the multicultural makeup of their youth

Felicity · #29 08-05-2007, 08:37 AM

LOL! Guess I was thinking "great music and choreography for a morning workout."

I didn't quite see the purpose of that dance number except for entertainment value, but oh well ....... good for them for doing all they can to reach their community.

SDG · #30 08-05-2007, 08:42 AM

I envision the NC board disfellowshipping Pastor Bill Godair once Resolution 3 passes in September ... He'd be tagged as "questionable" in a heartbeat.