The Epistle (08/02/24)

August 1st, 2024
by Melanie Moore

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MISSIONS CORNER

Calling all small appliances, clothes, and kitchen utensils. International Friends, a Cornerstone outreach ministry, will host new students to our community on August 24 for a garage giveaway. This is a great opportunity to bless and receive international students attending NOVA. Please consider dropping off these items for donation between 5:00-7:00pm on August 23, or between 10:30-12:30 on August 24 at the church. If you need a different arrangement, please reach out to AJ at internationalfriends@cornerstoneefree.org for any questions!

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Adult Sunday School

Be prepared for upcoming adult Sunday School. In addition to the long-standing adult classes, there will be two new offerings. Parenting Forum kicks off August 18th and Biblical Stewardship Kicks off August 25th. More details forthcoming in the weeks ahead. There will be no Labor Day breakfast.

Sunday Morning Rides

Our dear sister, Nancy Childress, relies on her church family for rides to and from church. Her address is Olley Ln., Fairfax. Please consider signing up as your calendar allows. Contact for more information: maysjulianna@gmail.com

DATE CHANGE: Biblical Stewardship Sunday School Class (10 weeks)

Starts Sunday, August 25 (NOT August 18) - 9:30 to 10:30 AM

A 10-week Sunday school class on Biblical stewardship begins on August 25th, focusing on applying sound financial principles found in the Bible for balanced and successful living. The class, utilizing materials from Crown Financial Ministry, costs $33.00 per person or couple, with financial assistance available upon request. For more details or to reserve a seat, contact Steve McIlvaine at discipling@cornerstone.org or 202-359-2483.

Reading through the Psalms

June 16th to August 11th

During the Sunday School hour over the summer break June 16-August 11, all are invited to join Reading through the Psalms. We will simply read through the books of Psalms. Some materials will be available to create while you listen but you may also bring your own. We will meet in the Sunday School classroom next to the church library.

Children & Youth Sunday School Summer Break

June 16th to August 11th

Beginning on Sunday, June 16, our normal Children’s and Youth Sunday School classes (Kindergarten and up) as well as Kids’ Worship will be taking a break for the summer (June 16-August 11). This is an opportunity to give our volunteers and families a well-deserved rest! Nursery and Pre-K will continue to be available every weekend. There will also be another option during the Sunday School hour, there will be more details available about this opportunity next week. We will resume normal Children’s and Youth Sunday School classes and Kids’ Worship on August 18!

WOMEN'S TESTIMONY BRUNCH

Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 to 11:00am - Youth Room

Please join us on Saturday, Sept 7th from 9-11am for our next Women’s Testimony Brunch. We are delighted to hear from several women who attended the Biblical Theology Women's Conference this year. We will learn more about how the big themes in scripture help us to know God more intimately. Opportunities for diving deeper with these tools will be shared as well.
If making or contributing food is a delight for you, please let Robyn know so she can help coordinate our gathering. All church women, high school girls, and friends are welcome!

RSVP preferred, but not required

For The Nations DC Need Volunteer

For The Nations DC (FTNDC) has a volunteer position open for teaching English to adult immigrants and refugees. The class meets through the school year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-12 at First Baptist Church Alexandria. Training is provided in August. Please message Anissa Tyler @ 325-518-1480 or anissa@ftndc.org for more information or to learn of other ways to serve with FTNDC.

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Music Director Position

As Jeff explained at Monday's business meeting, we continue to pray for the Lord to fill our part-time Music Director position. Pastor John's cover letter and the job description are attached below. Please forward it along to anyone you may think is interested. Applicants can contact search@cornerstoneefree.org of the Church office for more information.

Director-of-Music-Cover-Letter.pdf

Cornerstone-Music-Director-Job-Descripti-56.pdf