The Epistle (05/16/25)

May 16th, 2025
by Melanie Moore

THIS WEEK'S MEMORY VERSE

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. ¹⁷And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. "
Colossians 3:16-17

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The Parenting Forum is hosting the “Now We Live” study

May 4th through June 8th - Fellowship Hall

You don’t have to be a parent to enjoy this 6-week study, being offered one more time this Sunday school year.
We meet in the Fellowship Hall, playground-side, 9:30-10:30am. The study will address the following questions that Christians come across everyday: worldview, reality, Jesus, truth, identity, and society.

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER MEETING

Sunday, May 18th, 6:00-7:00 p.m - Sanctuary

Please join us this evening as we gather to pray for ourselves, our congregation, our community, and our world. All are welcome.

GRAD NIGHT

Sunday, June 1st at 6PM - Fellowship Hall

Join us June 1st at 6pm for Grad Night in the Fellowship Hall! This night is a special time to be able to celebrate and encourage our graduating seniors as they transition into the next phase of life. Dinner will be provided

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ON EARLY CHRISTIAN CREEDS

Sundays, June 1, 8, 15, and 22, Location TBD

For the first four Sundays in June, Pastor John will be teaching a Sunday school class on the early creeds of the Christianity—their history, biblical basis, theological teaching, and importance for the church today. We will examine the biblical basis for creeds, and then look in turn at the first Creed of Nicaea (AD 325), the Nicene Creed (AD 381), and the Chalcedonian Creed (AD 451). This class will be taught in the Bereans Sunday school class slot. The location may change from the normal Bereans class meeting place (the kitchen side of the fellowship hall) to accommodate technological needs—stay tuned!

MEN'S BREAKFAST

Saturday, June 7th

Calling all men! Our next men’s breakfast is Saturday, June 7th at 8:00 a.m. We will meet in the upstairs of the youth building. Kyle Entz will speak on the topic of worship and how to cultivate it into our lives.

SUNDAY SCHOOL END OF YEAR CELEBRATION

Sunday, June 8th - Patio

Please join us as we celebrate the end of the school year. We'll be having lunch on the patio immediately following the Worship service. The church will provide sandwiches, chips, and drinks. Please bring your own picnic blankets/chairs.
What to Bring:

Last Names A - K bring a DESSERT (cookies, brownies, bars)
Last Name L - Z bring a SALAD (green, pasta, fruit)

*Dishes should serve about 10 people

MISSIONS CORNER

June 25-28

On June 25-28, Global Gates, a North America focused missions organization, will be hosting an "Unreached within Reach" Short-term Mission and Conference at the Cornerstone campus. Attendees are trained up, prayed over and sent out in small groups to engage unreached people groups in the DC/NOVA area. Please consider participating! Contact outreach@cornerstoneefree.org for info on the upcoming conference and possible scholarships to attend.

For Information

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR VBS!

July 28th to August 1st from 9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m

We’re excited to welcome all rising Kindergarten through rising 4th grade children to this year’s Vacation Bible School! It will be a week full of Bible stories, music, games, crafts, and fun, all centered on sharing the good news of the gospel.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

VBS can’t happen without your help! We’re looking for both youth and adult volunteers to serve in a variety of roles—leading groups, assisting with activities, or simply helping behind the scenes.
A Nursery/Preschool class will be available for volunteers' children, so you can serve knowing your little ones are well cared for.
Thank you for helping us share the gospel with children this summer!

Volunteer Sign-Up HERE

SUPPLIES NEEDED

We're collecting Amazon brown packing paper to help decorate for VBS. If you have extra, please give it to Ursula—thank you!

SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:

Support opportunities with international friends

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.

Please scan the QR code to choose the opportunity that fits you best!