Staying in Touch
January 12, 2018
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Your Cornerstone News & Updates
If you have any questions about any of the following information, feel free to call our church office at 440-442-6470. 
Weekly Cornerstone Blog
on the New City Catechism

In an effort to make our year through the New City Catechism as fruitful and helpful as possible, some of our pastors and elders are writing a weekly blog to provide additional insights and explanation on the question for that week. 

It includes the question and answer, the kids' answer, the accompanying memory verse, additional verses to consider on that question, some commentary on life application, and a connection to our church's statement of faith. 

Go to the blog post for this week  
How to Study the Bible

3-part class on Sunday mornings:
Jan. 14th, 21st, & 28th
@ 8:45 am in Room 222

Starts this Sunday!

You know that God calls you to read, study, memorize and meditate on his Word. 
But did you know that you can read it wrong?
 
Read it wrong and you'll come away with not only incorrect information, but maybe even deadly heresy! It happens all the time!  Don't be that guy or girl.
 
Taryl Jasper, one of Cornerstone's elders, will be teaching a  3-part class on  How to Study the Bible. Join us at  8:45 am on Sundays: Jan. 14, 21 and 28 in Room 222.

Click here for more information and registration.
Marriage Conference
"Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, with Paul Tripp"
(live video stream)

Part 1: Saturday, Feb. 17th, 6:00-9:00 pm 
Part 2: Saturday, Feb. 24th, 6:00-9:00 pm

Somehow, some way, every marriage will become a struggle at times.
 
If you want to enjoy a beautiful, life-long relationship, you will need more than romance, and something deeper than shared interests and mutual attraction. You will need realistic expectations, radical commitments, and most importantly, you need grace.
 
In this life-changing  two-part livestream video event, Dr. David Paul Tripp (marriage counselor, award-winning author, and international conference speaker) will teach you how to develop a relationship of unity, understanding, and love. 

Click here for conference details and registration.
Ladies' Prayer Night

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Ladies, join us for an evening of testimony and prayer, followed by light refreshments and fellowship. 
Contact Mara Calkins or see the Sunday bulletin for location and other information.
New City Catechism

4 Helpful Resources

We are pleased to announce several new resources we are offering to help ground us in some of the foundations of our faith - for adults and children: The New City Catechism. 

FLIP BOOK:   $5.00 
This is a spiral-bound flip book that includes the 52 questions and answers including a shortened kid's answer along with the Scripture reference.
 
SOFT COVER BOOK:  $4.00
Includes the 52 questions and answers including the highlighted kid's answer along with the Scripture written out.
 
DEVOTIONAL BOOK: $5.00
A weekly devotional includes the 52 questions and answers, relevant Scripture reading, a short prayer, and devotional commentary written by contemporary pastors and historical figures.
 
MOBILE APP
Web and Mobile app are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices (free at newcitycatechism.com or on the associated app stores). The app pairs each question and answer with a Scripture reading, a short prayer, and a devotional commentary written by contemporary and historical figures. The app also includes kid-friendly songs designed to help children memorize the entire catechism.

Stop by the resource table at the rear of the Worship Center to see which resources are best for you.  The NCC is also online at www.newcitycatechism.com.   
Our Mission

Our mission as a church is very simple and it comes directly from Jesus. Jesus gave the Church her mission in the "Great Commission" in Matthew 28:19-20. It defines why we exist as a church: 

To glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ

Cornerstone App

We're (still) very excited to let you know that we have an excellent smartphone app for Cornerstone!  It's available now in the Apple app store and the Google Play store.
 
It' ll give you access to almost everything on our website in a much more accessible forma t for your smartphone. 
 
You ca n find the iOS app at the Apple Store by clicking here.  

Click here to find the Android app at the Google Play Store.
Other News

Youth Group:  Friday, 1/12/18: 7:00 pm at Cornerstone. We will begin a new study on the Book of Ephesians. Our topic will be "Our many blessings because we are in Christ." Read the entire book once this week then 1:1-14 again. Contact Pastor Marty with any questions.

Men's Breakfast: Our next gathering will be Saturday, Jan. 13th, at 8:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $4, boys up to 12 years are $1, first-timers are free. Our speaker will be Taryl Jasper, one of Cornerstone's elders.

Nursing Home Ministry: Be a part of God's work as we minister to the residents at Manor Care Nursing Home in Mayfield Heights on Jan. 21st at 1:30 pm. All are welcome as we lead our monthly worship service with the residents. Contact Mike or Michelle Zabielski for more information.

Child Evangelism Fellowship training: Come and see what CEF has to offer through their Good News Club teacher training. These training sessions will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6-9 pm and on Saturday, Jan. 27, from  9 am to 5 pm at Cornerstone. Both workshops are needed in order to serve with CEF. More information is available at the rear of the Worship Center.  Please contact Kathy Bavec to register.  

Child dedications: We will be having child dedications during the worship service on Sunday, Jan. 21. If you are interested in having your child dedicated to the Lord, please contact the church office or sign up on the Sunday bulletin tear-off.

Hurricane Harvey Relief Mission Trip: We have confirmed that the dates of this trip will be April 29-May 4. If you are interested in joining this team, an application and $25 deposit are due to the church office no later than January 27th. Please contact Lou Alioto with additional questions.

Skyview Ranch Mission Subzero retreat: Parents, mark your calendars: Mission Subzero for grades 4-6 will take place on March 2-4. The cost for each child is $99. Further information will be available in January. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for a child! If you are interested in chaperoning for this fun overnight retreat, please contact Bobette Hatteberg.

Homeless Ministry: Join us every Saturday evening as we partner with True Freedom Ministries to feed the homeless and offer the hope of Jesus Christ. We meet at Cornerstone at 6:45 and travel downtown together. Contact Fred Bucci for more information.
Worth pondering

"Refusal to forgive reveals we have minimized our offense against God and we have maximized a brother's offense against us."
 
Alistair Begg
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Scripture Memory Program

Our memory verse for 12/31 -1/6

"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. "

Romans 1:18 ESV
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