Dear Cornerstone Family,
Greetings and blessings to you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
What a sweet and meaningful time we’ve shared together on Wednesday evenings during Lent. The table fellowship, Kid’s Club, Vespers, Youth Group, children and adult Choirs—it’s all been so rich.
I’ve particularly enjoyed seeing new faces on Wednesday nights. The midweek gathering is a great way to get know folks at Cornerstone, and, if you have kids, for them to begin to build relationships with other children or youth in the church. It’s not too late to join! Jump in this week with us. We’d love to have you.
During our evening Vespers service, we’re working our way through a sampling of the “One Another Commands.” We started with “Have this Mind with One Another” leaning on Philippians 2. The next week we discussed “Welcome One Another” focusing on Romans 15. This last week we considered, “Speak the Word with One Another” from 1 Thessalonians 5 and Hebrews 3:13. Over the next three weeks, we’ll consider fellowshipping with one another, serving one another, and giving grace to one another.
If you are unable to participate in Vespers, please consider listening to the talks by going to our website. Hover your mouse over the Media tab and then click on “audio resources.” The first three talks are uploaded and available for your listening pleasure.
Now, as hard as it is to believe, three weeks from today we’ll be celebrating Palm Sunday and beginning our annual walk through the final week of Jesus Christ’s life. As in previous years, we will gather on Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for a special communion service. The very next evening we will ponder the significance of the crucifixion during our Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. Two days later, on Easter morning, we will gather three times—7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.— to rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death in the resurrection.
Please make plans to fully participate on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday this year. By committing to partake in all three services during Holy Week—Thursday, Friday, and Sunday—you have a special opportunity to be immersed into power of the redemptive drama. Coursing through the narratives of the Last Supper and the crucifixion on the way to the empty tomb provides a soul-enriching opportunity to be renewed in the power of the gospel. Take time now to clear your calendar and make the commitment to share in this special season with your brothers and sisters at Cornerstone.
Finally, let me ask you—who will you invite to join you for Easter this year at Cornerstone? Easter is a perfect time to invite unbelieving neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family to church. I am preparing to preach a simple gospel message in prayerful hope that the Spirit of God might use it to draw lost men and women, boys and girls, into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Please join me in that prayer and do your part by extending to them an invitation to worship with you at Cornerstone this Easter.
Your servant,
