The Epistle (08/09/24)
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Come to our VBS Closing Ceremony!
You are invited to attend our VBS Closing Ceremony on Friday, August 8 at 11:45 AM in the sanctuary. It's been a wonderful week of VBS and we would love for you to join the celebration! All are welcome!
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!
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
Finances, like any other aspect of life, should be governed with sound principles. The Bible speaks to those basics in clear ways that lead to a life that is balanced in favor of success and Godliness. Care to learn about this? On Sunday, August 18th we are offering a ten-week class during the Sunday School hour (9:30 to 10:30am). The class https://www.crown.org/all-resources/life-groups/ will equip you for solid money management by both good principles and effective practices. The materials are from Crown Financial Ministry (a Christian group that has been doing this for 35 years). Contact Steve McIlvaine at discipling@cornerstoneefree.org or 202-359-2483 for more information, to reserve a seat. If interested but not able to afford the cost of materials let us know so we can help.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Children's Ministry Update
Quotes from Church History
"We are neither the first nor the smartest to read the Bible."
-Dane Ortlund
"God alone is Lord of the conscience, and has left it free from human doctrines and commandments that are in any way contrary to his Word or not contained in it."
-The Second London Confession of Faith (1689)
-The Second London Confession of Faith (1689)
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