The Epistle (03/07/25)

“Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died - more than that, was raised - who is at the right hand of God , who indeed is interceding for us.”
Romans 8:33-34

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.

Do you enjoy hosting guests in your home, making new friends over a meal, or ministering to students?
Then please consider hosting one or more international students visiting from Penn State University over the weekend of March 14-16!
These students are part of International Christian Fellowship, a ministry similar to International Friends. These students will be in the area for a sightseeing trip and will need lodging, a few meals, and transportation to and from Cornerstone during the weekend. For details, please pick up a flyer from the Narthex or contact Meredith Cate at mrcate000@gmail.com.

Cornerstone supported CRU missionaries Mouna and Salam Barbary will be with us on March 23 during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall to share their journey of serving faithfully in Erbil, Iraq.  Join us as we explore how missionaries in Iraq navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and stand firm in the face of opposition. Be part of the stories of gospel growth in Muslim countries and discover how God is building His Church in the hard soil!

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.

Cornerstone has activated an electronic lock system to access buildings on our campus.  There are four doors equipped with this system: Sanctuary building (Ground level Offices and Narthex Door on the Parking Lot side); Education building (Breezeway); and Youth building (Sanctuary side).  The purpose of the system is to improve safety and security, maintain accountability, and control access in real time. The system utilizes a mobile app you will need to download on your smart phone.

Current keys will continue to work until all exterior doors are rekeyed beginning March 31st.  After March 30th, access to the buildings will require use of the electronic system.  Anyone needing to access Cornerstone buildings when they are normally locked can request access privileges by completing an application at: https://cornerstoneefree.org/building-access-request. All applications will be reviewed by the Elders for approval.

Volunteers collect, warehouse, and deliver furniture - free of charge - to needy families in the Annandale vicinity.  Check out the ACCA webpage  www.ACCAcares.org/furniture.html to see if you can donate items that are needed.  There is an opportunity to help, along with Cornerstone people and members of other local churches, from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 8th at the ACCA warehouse at the intersection of Gallows Road and Columbia Pike.  For more information, please contact Seth Gunn at  sthgnn@gmail.com.  Thank you.

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.

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? If not, even the Apostle Paul states that without the resurrection of Jesus, the Christian faith is futile, in vain, offers no forgiveness of sins and Christians are to be pitied for their foolishness. But, if Jesus did rise from the dead, then everything changes.

Whether you’re a believer, a seeker or a skeptic, come hear the foremost expert in the world on the resurrection of Christ, Dr. Gary Habermas and his colleague, Dr. Ben Shaw as they open up the floor for questions on this immensely important question.

• 7:00pm ET – Doors Open | Light Refreshments Available
• 7:30pm ET – Program Begins
• 9:15pm ET - Opportunity to purchase and have book signed

Do you long for more in your walk with Christ? What does it look like to hunger and thirst for God? Is the desire of your heart to know him intimately and follow him faithfully? The Immanuel Bible Church women’s conference will delve into:          
• Loving God—which grows out of knowing him as he has revealed himself        
• Loving His Word—which grows out of plumbing its depths and excavating its truths          
• Loving His People—which grows out of reflecting the love of Christ to those around us

If you are interested in attending, you can learn more at ibc.church/deeply, or talk to Susan Thibadeau.

Come and engage with other women as you grow in your relationship with God
through His Word. Study time involves reading, meditating on and praying two
psalms a week. Each week we come together for 1 ½ hours to discuss the week's
study and to pray the psalms together.

Meeting Times and Places:
Tuesday Evening, 7-8:30pm; April 22-June 10; in-person, Adelphos Room,
Sanctuary Building, Lower Floor CEFC
Wednesday evening, 7:30-8:45pm; April 23-June 11; ZOOM link sent to
participants

Workbooks include text of Psalms 23-41 (NASB or ESV):
Precept Upon Precept workbook cost + shipping: approximately $16.00

For more information or to register for the class and order the workbook through
the leader, contact Julianna Mays.