The Epistle (02/07/25)

February 7th, 2025
by Melanie Moore

THIS WEEK'S MEMORY VERSE

“The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”
Psalm 121:7-8

Truth78 has lots of great resources to aid in Scripture memory, including verse cards, devotional tools, and an app. You can find more information by visiting www.fighterverses.com.

NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS AND AUDITORS

This year’s Nominating Committee (R. Horner, Elder/Chair, J. Biegel, J. Kassa, S. Nye, and S. Tubb) submits its tentative list of nominees for Part I of the Annual Meeting (Feb 10, 2025). Per the bylaws, the nominating committee may submit as many nominees for each office as it chooses, and no person may be nominated for any office without their consent. With this posting, members of the congregation may make comments and recommendations at nominating@cornerstoneefree.org.

Elders (2 positions)

Daniel Schuttinga (2nd 3-year term)
John C. Connell (1st 3-year term)

Auditors

Daniel McGuire (1 year term)
Kathy Frakes (1 year term)

MISSION CORNER

February 15th at 4:00PM - St. Mark's Coptic Church (11911 Braddock Road)

Movie fans! St. Mark’s Coptic Church in Fairfax will be showing a screening of the short, highly acclaimed animated film "the 21" which honors the 21 Coptic men martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015 on February 15 at 4PM. St. Mark's is located at 11911 Braddock Road. If you'd like to join others at Cornerstone, please contact outreach@cornerstoneefree.org.

RSVP

More information on the film

HANBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL FOR EASTER SERVICE

Sundays 4PM starting February 2nd

The handbell choir will have rehearsals on Sundays at 4 pm in preparation for an Easter Sunday piece with the choir. All are welcome. We are happy to teach newcomers as we learn new pieces. Rehearsals begin on Feb. 2nd. in the sanctuary at 4 pm.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: SERVING AT MASON CREST ELEMENTARY WITH GOOD NEWS CLUB

Wednesday afternoons, 2/19-4/30

Please pray for our after-school Good News Club team that meets on Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm at Mason Crest Elementary as we have an upcoming need for more volunteers to serve with us. We have 12 regular attendees, K through 5th grade, 3 boys and 9 girls. From February 19 through the end of April we'll have 10 more GNC meetings at Mason Crest. Because of changed work schedules and other reasons, those are the meetings when we'll need 1 or 2 more volunteers to serve with us. Thank you.

Contact Julianna

SERVE REFUGEE FAMILIES: JOIN OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD TEAM IN ALEXANDRIA!

For the Nations DC has an immediate need for two childcare workers to serve in our daytime early childhood program. This part-time role (about 9 hours per week) provides a safe and nurturing space for the children of our adult ESOL students during morning English classes, enabling parents to focus on their studies. This position is perfect for homeschooling teens with flexible schedules or mothers with a child ages 2.5.-5 (on-site childcare may be available).
If you have a heart for cross-cultural ministry and have experience working with children, apply today at ftndc.org/careers.

SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES WITH INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS

SERVICE
Provide a Wednesday night meal for IF during the spring semester and help feed students who are hungry for food and the Good News. You or your community group can sponsor a meal. Some crowd favorites that many Cornerstone supporters have helped with over the years include: lasagna, chili & cornbread, pasta with toppings, make-your-own taco/burrito bar, roasted drumsticks and veggies, baked potatoes with chili, pizza (we're happy to take monetary donations for purchasing), rotisserie chicken and salad, rice and beans with meat topping, and chicken tortilla soup.
PRAYER
Partner with International Friends through prayer. By registering, you will be paired with students to pray for throughout the Spring semester.

Please scan the QR code to choose the opportunity that fits you best!

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

WOMEN’S TESTIMONY BRUNCH

Saturday, February 22nd from 9:00 to 11:00am - Youth Room

Please join us on Saturday, February 22nd from 9-11am for our next Women’s Testimony Brunch. We are delighted to hear from two Cornerstone leaders, Hannah Hakes and Gretchen Nutz. If making or contributing food is a delight for you, please let Robyn know so she can help coordinate our gathering. All women, high school girls, and friends are welcome! RSVP preferred, but not required, to Robyn Entz (Robyn.entz@gmail.com)

Contact Robyn Entz

MEEKMA BABY SHOWER

Sunday, February 23rd after service - Youth Building

Join us in celebrating as Marc and Denisa Meekma await the arrival of their daughter this Spring.
Sunday February 23rd after service in the youth building. RSVP’s and food contributions would be greatly appreciated. Email Marge Athey at athey4@gmail.com for information.

Meekma Baby Registry

Email Marge Athey

Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025

Friday, February 21st or Saturday, February 22nd 2025

Early-Early-Bird discounted registration is now open for the Legacy Grandparenting Summit, February 21 or 22, 2025. Capital Baptist, Annandale is a host site this year. This conference is for those who want to see your grandchildren follow Christ, who desire to leave a lasting
legacy of love, and who want to influence generations of your family for Christ. Never attended this conference before? Talk to Steve or Darlene Nye. Go to https://legacycoalition.com/summit/ to learn more and register.

Learn more and Register.