January 16, 2022
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Also, we wanted to let you know that during our Christmas Outreach, we were able to raise $3220 in (Target & Walmart) gift cards which went out to 23 families (80 individuals in total) in need.
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sermon notes & questions:
1 Thessalonians – Introduction | Todd Nighswonger, Lead Pastor & Elder
Synopsis: The main theme of 1 Thessalonians is this: hope. Most times, by hope we mean a personal wish or aspiration. However, in Scripture, it is not that uncertain. Instead, hope is the sure expectation and correct desire for something good in the future. And for the Thessalonians, what made their hope more than a wish or aspiration, was that it was certain and secure, found “in our Lord Jesus Christ before our God and Father” (1:3).
Questions:
In 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Paul showed the Thessalonian Christians that their actions—“work,” “labor,” and “steadfastness”—were the result of their “faith,” “love,” and “hope.” What are some of the dangers of seeking to produce actions—“work,” “labor,” and “steadfastness”—that don’t come from “faith,” “love,” and “hope”?
What happens when our “faith,” “love,” and “hope” are found in things outside of Christ? Specifically, what happens to us when we begin to find our hope outside of Christ?
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Events & happenings ➔
For volunteers & workers of Cornerstone, please see our COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines below:
Core 4 Intro Classes – Sunday Evenings (once a month) • 6:30-8:30 PM
January 23 – Overview of Core 4
February 13 – Biblical Story
March 20 – Gospel Transformation
April 10 – Basic Doctrine
May 15 – Mission & Evangelism (Date changed from May 22)
What is Core 4? Core 4 is foundational discipleship for the people of Cornerstone. The four key components are comprised of the Biblical Story, Gospel Transformation, Basic Doctrine, and Mission & Evangelism.
As followers of Jesus, we are always seeking to learn more of God's story, the truth it communicates, how this truth changes us, and how to share it with others. We are inviting you to join us for these foundational equipping classes because Core 4 is an essential part of how we are seeking to BE and MAKE disciples together. We hope you can come!
We are excited to host one of Anne Wilson’s concerts for her My Jesus Tour! Join Anne and special guest Jordan St. Cyr for a special night of worship on January 29th! Tickets are available for purchase below.
Volunteer & attend for free!
Come learn how to share your faith. Faith Talks starts January 23rd and will run through March. We will be meeting Sundays from Noon-1:30pm in Rooms 11 & 12.
*Lunch will be provided*
We will be talking through the book Sharing Jesus without Freaking Out, and having conversations about how to share our faith, as well as providing outings to do so. This class is welcome to all High School Students.
Dates we will not be meeting: 2/6, 2/20
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Cornerstone Communities: We have several community groups that gather each week. If you’re interested in joining a group, see our community page for more information. We’d love to connect with you and get you plugged in!
Student Ministries: Impact (Middle School) and The Rock (High School) meet Wednesday nights. Meeting locations vary. Visit our student ministries and events pages for more information on time and location!
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