Dear Friends, This Sunday, we have the privilege and the blessing to witness a baptism. Whenever we have a baptism, it is not only an excellent time to reflect on our own baptism, but also upon God’s amazing grace to us in Christ and God’s wonderful covenant love to households. In preparation for this sacrament,… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, This Sunday we begin a new sermon series for the Fall on Romans 8: The Greatest Chapter in the Bible* (according to Wilson Shirley). Why is it the greatest? Quite simply, because it contains some of the most clear truth and greatest hope that anyone can have in the world. It is the greatest because in… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, We often mark our lives by big events that happen in our family or even in the world. For example, we often ask each other, “Do you remember where you were on 9-11?” The events of September 11, 2001, will forever be ingrained in the memory of those who were alive and watched… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, It seems that virtually every day there is a cultural event, even an act of horrific violence, that needs a pastoral response. Quite frankly, I struggle with what my role as your pastor should be in responding to such events. Should I take the time every Sunday to say something about racism, terror attacks, threat… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, I’m back! Thanks for all of you who prayed and encouraged me and my family while I was on vacation and leading a mission trip. I’ve missed writing to you and talking to you about things that matter for the Christian life and the Lord Jesus’ Church. Speaking of… Many of you got… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, What a wonderful week it has been at Vacation Bible School!  There have been over 50 children and countless volunteers having a great time this week learning about Jesus, memorizing Scripture and playing games.  Please pray for spiritual fruit for our children as they take the things they have learned and apply them… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, Next week, June 19th – 22nd, Cornerstone will host its third Vacation Bible School.  We are excited about the ministry and look forward to serving and teaching our children about the God of the Bible.  We hope and pray that they might know Christ more and strive to follow Him all of their lives through the… Continue Reading

Dear Friends, There are several events coming up at Cornerstone in the next few weeks. First, please join us this Wednesday, June 7th, as we will host the Independent Presbyterian Church Youth Choir. This will be a great night of fellowship as we get to hear this talented group perform and then gather for some BBQ… Continue Reading

Vacation Bible School is coming to Cornerstone! Our theme for this summer will be “Upward Bound.” The curriculum, published by VBS Reachout Ministries, follows the journey of Jesus from heaven, to the cross, and then to his exaltation and ascension.  The children will learn about Jesus and be challenged to think about their own need… Continue Reading