Solid Rock

We begin our series, "God Is My Rock", exploring the steadfast nature of God. Life is not always good, people are not always good, hard times do come. But God is always good. We can always turn to God and find a firm foundation in our ever-changing world.

Join us Sunday at 10:45am as we celebrate the Rock of our Salvation with special guest Ray Vester. Join us in building a safe and life-giving place of refuge where all are welcome. You belong at Cornerstone! If you are not able to attend, watch via live broadcast.

Rev Sandy, Pastor

The Hand of God

That's one of those phrases we hear in scripture, but what does it really mean? Probably more than you ever imagined. Sunday we will explore Psalm 138 in which David gives thanks for the mighty hand of God at work in his life. He even specifies the work of one hand over the other.

Join us as we give thanks for and invite God's hand upon our lives and our church. If you can not attend watch our service via live broadcast.

Rev Sandy, Pastor

Martha and Mary - Portraits of Duty and Devotion

We return to the lectionary this week and find Jesus visiting at the home of Martha and Mary. Sibling rivalry plays out right there in the presence of Jesus. He uses that occasion to teach a valuable lesson. Both duty and devotion are necessary for followers of Jesus. But if we have to choose one over the other, devotion wins. Love always wins. It outlasts faith and hope. So join us Sunday at 10:45am as we worship Jesus, the lover of our souls. If you're not able to attend, watch the service by way of our live broadcast.

Rev Sandy, Pastor

What We've Learned About Our Middle Name

This week we complete our 40 Days of Community as we look back on what we've learned. If you've ever wanted to help me preach a sermon, this is your chance. Since "We're Better Together" everyone will be invited to participate in reviewing the last forty days.

If I had to choose one word to connect with community, it would be grace. It takes a lot of grace to each other to come together as one. Join us as we celebrate God's grace to us, and are invited to share that grace with each other as we build a loving community at Cornerstone.

Rev Sandy, Pastor

Living a Generous Life

Generosity is not all about money; it is a lifestyle of saying yes to God's call to care for creation. By sharing the grace we have been given, we become dispensers of grace in our world. And if the world needs anything, it's grace. What has God gifted you to give? For some it is money and they are able to give extravagantly. For some it is helping or serving others. For some it is interceding in prayer. Our gifts are so diverse and unique and of equal importance.

We are in Chicago for the 25th General Conference of MCC. In worship last night we celebrated some who have given their all so that we are free to worship and serve God. It was humbling to be a recipient of their generosity. The pioneers’ of MCC are aging and passing the torch to a new generation of leaders. And from what I can see, we are in good hands. MCC has a fantastic future because people gave and are continuing to give.

Of course God is our greatest model of generosity and that can be seen in all of creation. The greatest gift of God is Jesus. In humility of spirit, let us carry on the work Jesus left for us to do.  I will close with a question...what are you willing to give so that others may come to know of this great church called MCC? So many people need what we already have, a church to call their own. So let us each decide to live a generous life...in whatever way God has gifted us.

We are having a great time, but we'll be ready to come home this weekend. I hope to see you at a church where you belong, and I hope it's Cornerstone.

Rev Sandy, Pastor