Pastor Post
1/28/2026
Sir Thomas Buxton enters the world in Essex, England in 1786. Later, he receives education at Trinity College, Dublin. In God’s mercy, Thomas Buxtons believes in Jesus Christ at the age of 27. Soon thereafter, electors place Sir Thomas Buxton as a member of Parliament. When William Wilberforce exits parliament, it’s Thomas Buxton who continues the fight against slavery. In later life, Thomas Buxton invests heavily in world missions. Beside great missionary leaders, such as Henry Venn, Thomas Buxton champions the idea of indigenous leadership and evangelization. He also assists in the development of culture, farming, and commerce among various people groups around the world.
How did such a leader accomplish so much? Here are Sir Thomas Buxton’s own words: “You know the value of prayer: it is precious beyond all price. Never, never neglect it.”
Friends,
To that end of not neglecting prayer, I invite all people who call Cornerstone Church their “home” to join us at 7PM in corporate prayer and worship at our church facility tonight Wednesday January 28. Better yet, join us also for the 6PM family meal. E.M. Bounds once wrote: “The prayers of God’s saints are the capital stock in Heaven by which Christ carries on His great work upon earth….Ask of me is the one condition God puts in the very advance and triumph of His cause.”
See you tonight!!
Other updates to prayer and church family matters:
#1: Jane Bottomley’s surgery went well; pray now for full strength and dexterity to return to some of her fingers.
#2: Carol Proctor has been moved to Room 107 of skilled nursing at the Views on Marion (720 Oakbrook Dr, Marion, IA 52302). Visitors are welcome and appreciated.
#3: Our dear sister Rebecca Cooley will be moving to Minnesota; please lift her up in prayer and find ways to express your love and appreciation.
#4: Sheila Lockwood’s son Zach has found employment in the area and will next be in need of housing.
#5: Continue to life up expectant mothers: Andrea Slapnicka & Mollie Deguc.
#6: Pray for the 10 Middle School kids (plus adult volunteers) traveling to the Winter Blast winter retreat this weekend at Hidden Acres.
#7: Surgeries in the next month for Ruth Stavlund and Abi Rambo.
#8: Graduating seniors for 2026: Audrey Hoobler, Alana Dyrland, Katelyn Hill, Atticus Pospisil, and Samuel Proctor.
#9: Upcoming May weddings for Ryan Sloan and finance Rebekah as well as regular attenders Adam Strang and fiance Ali.
Please bring other prayer concerns to tonight’s meeting, and let me know if I’m missing anything for my own prayer list 😉
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