The Epistle (12/20/24)

For any and all who are interested in participating in a Christmas Handbell choir, please come to the sanctuary on Sundays at 4pm for rehearsal. Even if you cannot read music we can get you started. Let's ring in the season together.

Please reach out by December 15th to our Director of Music if you wish to participate. We want to allow people to bring their gifts to Christ and encourage the congregation during this celebration.

Church Family Devotional Journal
(perfect for after Christmas!)
Find them in the Narthex starting 12/15 

Beginning in the first week of January, we will be inviting you to memorize verses of Scripture with us every week in 2025. The verses will we memorize are from Truth78's “Fighter Verses.” Our children will be memorizing the same verses every week, so this is a great way for parents to join their kids in hiding God’s Word in their hearts. 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.

Several of Cornerstone's domestic and international ministry and missionary partners have provided annual, written ministry reports and updates to 2024 wins and challenges. These are a great testament to the LORD's faithfulness and a helpful resource as Cornerstone evaluates future financial support.  If you'd like to receive a copy from a particular partner, please email outreach@cornerstoneefree.org.

In January, the Bereans Sunday School Class will be studying Paul’s 9 letters to the churches (Romans through II Thessalonians)   Rather than studying each letter separately, we’ll be discussing a different recurring theme each week from those letters.  Our goal is to get a comprehensive understanding on what Paul teaches on each topic. Here’s a brief outline of our study:
 

• Right Beliefs: The Pure and Simple Gospel, The Threats of Addition and Subtraction, Freedom in Christ, The Standard of Scripture, and Paul’s Practical Theology.  
• Right Conduct: Our High Calling to Holy Living, The Battle Between Our New and Old Natures, The Importance of Prayer, The Ups and Downs of Life, and Sexual Purity
• Right Relationships: The Foundational Principles of Love and Service, Family Relationships, Relationships in the Church, Relationships in the World, Caring for People in Need, and Personal Friendships.

 
Our study will be based on Dave Hazelton’s book, The Simplified Guide: Paul’s Letters to the Churches (Deep River Books 2013).  No need to buy a copy.  Each week, you’ll receive an electronic copy of the chapter related to the topic for that week. Please join us if you’re not already part of another class.  We meet in the upper level of the Education Building next to the kitchen.  Hope to see you for this practical study of Paul’s letters to the churches.

Please come & engage with other women as you grow in your relationship with God through His Word. Study time involves reading, meditating on & praying 2 psalms a week. There will be some study questions to guide observation. Each week we come together for 1 ½ hours to discuss the week's study & to pray the psalms together.

Meeting Times, Places: in-person, Tuesday or via ZOOM, Wednesday

• Tuesday Evening, 7:00-8:30pm; Jan. 14-March 25; In-person, Adelphos Room, Sanctuary Building, Lower Floor CEFC
• Wednesday evening, 7:30-8:45pm; Jan. 15-March 26; ZOOM link sent to participants

Workbooks include text of Psalms 1-22, in either NASB or ESV: 

• Precept Upon Precept workbook cost + shipping: approximately $17.00

For more information or to register for the class and order the workbook through the leader, contact Julianna Mays (maysjulianna@gmail.com) 703-869-8799.

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.

Our annual Christmas Eve service will be held on Tuesday, December 24 at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary. The service will include carols, readings, a brief message, and candle lighting. Consider inviting your friends and neighbors to join you to learn about why the Son of God became a Son of Man.

Cornerstone men are invited to a Men's breakfast on Saturday January 11th at 8:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Sam Tubb will speak to us on the callings of God in our lives as men. Please join us for this great time of fellowship.

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.