Posts with the category “the-epistle”

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 congre...  Read More

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 congre...  Read More

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 congre...  Read More

Crossway Books has generously provided us with 50 free copies of Paul David Tripp’s new “Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional.” As we enter the advent season, we invite you to pick up a copy (one per family, please!) as an aid to your reflection on the glorious truth that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. The devotionals are available this morning at the bookstall in the narthex. F...  Read More

Are you able to help provide for one of our members in need?One of our Cornerstone members has an urgent need of a donated or inexpensive car for work. Due to employment requirements, the car needs to be a 2015 or newer. If you have a car that you would be willing to donate or sell in monthly installments, or if you know of one, please contact the elders at elders@cornerstoneefree.org as soon as p...  Read More

Are you able to help provide for one of our members in need?One of our Cornerstone members has an urgent need of a donated or inexpensive car for work. Due to employment requirements, the car needs to be a 2015 or newer. If you have a car that you would be willing to donate or sell in monthly installments, or if you know of one, please contact the elders at elders@cornerstoneefree.org as soon as p...  Read More

Please join us as we thank God for the life and ministry of our beloved brother Gino Elsea. The memorial service will be followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. As one of Gino’s passions was the church’s mission of making disciples of Jesus among all people, in lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Gino’s memory to the Cornerstone EFC missions fund.  We'll be singing a new song this w...  Read More

Please join us as we thank God for the life and ministry of our beloved brother Gino Elsea. The memorial service will be followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. As one of Gino’s passions was the church’s mission of making disciples of Jesus among all people, in lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Gino’s memory to the Cornerstone EFC missions fund.  Central Union Mission is preparing...  Read More

For the next 6 weeks, Ursula will be taking an online course through The Gospel Coalition called "Discipling the Next Generation".  The content is so good that she'll be sharing the highlights with us over the Epistle for the next few weeks.Week 4: Central Union Mission is preparing for Operation Christmas Miracle, an opportunity to bless families and children struggling financially in our communi...  Read More

For the next 6 weeks, Ursula will be taking an online course through The Gospel Coalition called "Discipling the Next Generation".  The content is so good that she'll be sharing the highlights with us over the Epistle for the next few weeks.Week 3: Assist Pregnancy Center is hosting its annual banquet dinner at the Falls Church Fairview Park Marriott on Friday, October 25th featuring ministry upda...  Read More

There will be a Big Breakfast in the Parenting Forum from 9:30-10am, followed by our last discussion on Paul David Tripp's book "Parenting".  Bring some breakfast food to share and join us Check out our next topic in the Parenting Forum The Fall Festival is October 26th, 1-4pm. Wear your costumes, bring your friends, and check out the NEW and exciting things that we'll have this year   Read More

For the next 6 weeks, Ursula will be taking an online course through The Gospel Coalition called "Discipling the Next Generation".  The content is so good that she'll be sharing the highlights with us over the Epistle for the next few weeks.Week 2: Students gather on Wednesday nights to enjoy fellowship, practice English and join a conversation group - always with an invitation to study the Bible ...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! For the next 6 weeks, Ursula will be taking an online course through The Gospel Coalition called "Discipling the Next Generation".  The content is so good that she'll be sharing the highlights with us over the Epistle for the next few weeks.Week 2: Students gather on Wednesday n...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! The items in the lost & found bins will be donated on October 1st.  If you are missing something, please check. Thanks! We'll be singing a new song this weekend: "Your Will Be Done." You can listen to the song below! On Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30pm, a team of church leaders fr...  Read More

Does Leviticus 1-7 relate to parenting??? Read on... (and read it in the Bible and see what you think)  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Students gather on Wednesday nights to enjoy fellowship, practice English and join a conversation group - always with an invitation to study the Bible and hear the Gospel. First, they fuel up with a meal. Our students aren't picky - they eat all flavors and cuisines. About half ...  Read More

This Week in Children's Ministries Save the Date The Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 26th, 1-4pmWear your costumes and invite your friends...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Last week we had the privilege of hosting our candidate for Director of Music, Ken Hatridge, and his wife Jen. After receiving feedback from the praise team and others involved in our music ministry, the Director of Music Search Committee voted unanimously to recommend Ken to th...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 ...  Read More

Scattered throughout the school year there will be a "Big Breakfast" from 9:30-10am in the Parenting Forum. This Sunday (9/1) will be the first one! Bring something to share and join us!  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! We'll be introducing a new song this weekend during the Lord's Supper: "Come Unto Jesus." It would be a great idea to give it a listen using the video above so you're a bit more familiar with it before our service! Wrap up Summer with BBQ, Bingo and YoungLife Eastern Fairfax on ...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 NOV...  Read More

Let's celebrate the reopening of the playground with Popsicles on the Playground!!!  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 NOV...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 NOV...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Be prepared for upcoming adult Sunday School.  In addition to the long-standing adult classes, there will be three new offerings. Parenting Forum and Biblical Stewardship kicks off August 18th and a new adult Sunday School class focused on living the Christian life in our day wi...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Be prepared for upcoming adult Sunday School.  In addition to the long-standing adult classes, there will be three new offerings. Parenting Forum and Biblical Stewardship kicks off August 18th and a new adult Sunday School class focused on living the Christian life in our day wi...  Read More

Dude Not Perfect VBS will be August 5th-9th, 9:30-12pm. Invite your friends and neighbors.  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Be prepared for upcoming adult Sunday School.  In addition to the long-standing adult classes, there will be three new offerings. Parenting Forum and Biblical Stewardship kicks off August 18th and a new adult Sunday School class focused on living the Christian life in our day wi...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 i...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 i...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 i...  Read More

Save these dates and bring a friend.   Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! 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 i...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Join us June 9th 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. We will be catering dinner for this event and will have a donation basket to h...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Beginning on Sunday, June 16, 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 w...  Read More

Scroll all the way to the bottom to see this week's Quote from Church History and download it as a smartphone wallpaper! Dean Short, a Cornerstone supported EFCA/ReachGlobal missionary, will be with us on Sunday, May 19 with two great opportunities to connect. First, Dean will be teaching an Adult Sunday School lesson in the Bereans class (Fellowship Hall). Then, following church service, please j...  Read More

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Please check the Lost and Found bin under the coat rack in the narthex. All items that have not been claimed will be donated on May 20th. We plan on hosting Vacation Bible School  this year on August 5th-9th, 9:30am-12:15. Please let Ursula know how you can serve during the week by singing up by May 1st. Early responses help us in our planning, as we need to be sure we have enough volunteers to mo...  Read More

This weekend, part of the sermon passage (Mark 2:18-3:6) revolves around what Jesus teaches about the Sabbath. You may find an article by Scott Hubbard (“Should Christians Keep the Sabbath?”) to be a very helpful summary of much of what we'll be discussing in this passage. We plan on hosting Vacation Bible School  this year on August 5th-9th, 9:30am-12:15. Please let Ursula know how you can serve ...  Read More