The Epistle (08/15/25)

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken. Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned”
Psalm 34:19-22 

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.

Hey ladies, come join us for fellowship and some deep conversations every Thursday this summer (6/12-8/14) from 7-9 pm in the youth room as we chat about various topics that are explored on The Deep Dish podcast. Hope you can join us!

Download The Deep Dish podcast here to listen ahead of time or watch here and ponder the accompanying questions that we’ll discuss.

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Beginning Sunday, July 6, the Bereans Class will be studying the Bible’s one-chapter books: Obadiah, Philemon, 2 and 3 John, and Jude. Given vacations and travel during the summer, we thought that it would be helpful to spend a week or two on each book without requiring a longer commitment. After discussing the background and context of each book, we’ll dig right into the text. While these books are short, they are mighty.
 
We meet in the upper level of the Education Building in the area near the kitchen. Wayne Rehnborg and Dave Hazelton will be leading this study.

The sad rumors are true, in a few short weeks, Marjorie Cook will be relocating to Texas to a missionary retirement community. Following church service on August 24, please plan to join a farewell gathering in the church library to honor lifelong missionary Marjorie Cook and celebrate her extraordinary contributions to biblical literacy not only for Cornerstone, but for children and families around the world. First serving as a missionary to the Philippines through SIL Global for 33 years and then continuing her translation and literacy work stateside. Marjorie has been a blessing to the Cornerstone family, particularly in organizing and outfitting our library. Please plan to check out a good book and join us to honor her work and wish her well. Cards and notes welcome!

Open to all members and attenders, this Town Hall–style meeting is an opportunity to talk together as a congregation about our current budget and discuss our ministry values as a church—key inputs to shaping future budgets.
If you missed the first Town Hall, this make-up session will feature the same presentation—no new information will be shared—but you’ll still be able to hear the updates in person, ask questions, and engage in discussion.
Please register using the link provided so we can prepare seating and materials.

While cleaning the narthex kitchen, we found several personal items that were likely left behind. If you think something might be yours, please stop by the Lost & Found table in the narthex over the next two Sundays to check. Unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after August 25.