The Epistle (01/24/25)

January 24th, 2025
by Melanie Moore

THIS WEEK'S MEMORY VERSE

“He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Psalm 121:3-4

Truth78 has lots of great resources to aid in Scripture memory, including verse cards, devotional tools, and an app. You can find more information by visiting www.fighterverses.com.

NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS AND AUDITORS

This year’s Nominating Committee (R. Horner, Elder/Chair, J. Biegel, J. Kassa, S. Nye, and S. Tubb) submits its tentative list of nominees for Part I of the Annual Meeting (Feb 10, 2025). Per the bylaws, the nominating committee may submit as many nominees for each office as it chooses, and no person may be nominated for any office without their consent. With this posting, members of the congregation may make comments and recommendations at nominating@cornerstoneefree.org.

Elders (2 positions)

Daniel Schuttinga (2nd 3-year term)
John C. Connell (1st 3-year term)

Auditors

Daniel McGuire (1 year term)
Kathy Frakes (1 year term)

MISSION CORNER

On February 21, International Friends (IF) will be kicking off a 7-week Friday evening course in Springfield called "Alpha" designed for international students. Alpha is a well-recognized evangelistic film series to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. Students will eat dinner together, watch a 20-min video, and then have a space for discussions in small groups around some of life’s biggest questions. IF would welcome Cornerstone help with dinners, assist with rides, event facilitation and steadfast prayer. Contact internationalfriends@cornerstoneefree.org to support this effort.

Contact IF

Serve Refugee Families: Join Our Early Childhood Team in Alexandria!

For the Nations DC has an immediate need for two childcare workers to serve in our daytime early childhood program. This part-time role (about 9 hours per week) provides a safe and nurturing space for the children of our adult ESOL students during morning English classes, enabling parents to focus on their studies. This position is perfect for homeschooling teens with flexible schedules or mothers with a child ages 2.5.-5 (on-site childcare may be available).
If you have a heart for cross-cultural ministry and have experience working with children, apply today at ftndc.org/careers.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MEN'S BREAKFAST (DATE CHANGE)

New Date: Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 a.m. - Fellowship Hall

Cornerstone men are invited to a Men's breakfast on Saturday January 25th at 8:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Sam Tubb will speak to us on the callings of God in our lives as men. Please join us for this great time of fellowship.

BIBLE GAMES FOR K-6TH GRADERS

Sunday, February 9th at 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Kids’ Worship Room

Have fun with your Cornerstone friends and show off your Bible skills!
Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by emailing our Children's Ministry Director.

RSVP!

WOMEN’S TESTIMONY BRUNCH

Saturday, February 22nd from 9:00 to 11:00am - Youth Room

Please join us on Saturday, February 22nd from 9-11am for our next Women’s Testimony Brunch. We are delighted to hear from two Cornerstone leaders, Hannah Hakes and Gretchen Nutz. If making or contributing food is a delight for you, please let Robyn know so she can help coordinate our gathering. All women, high school girls, and friends are welcome! RSVP preferred, but not required, to Robyn Entz (Robyn.entz@gmail.com)

Contact Robyn Entz

MEEKMA BABY SHOWER

Sunday, February 23rd after service - Youth Building

Join us in celebrating as Marc and Denisa Meekma await the arrival of their daughter this Spring.
Sunday February 23rd after service in the youth building. RSVP’s and food contributions would be greatly appreciated. Email Marge Athey at athey4@gmail.com for information.

Email Marge Athey

Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2025

Friday, February 21st or Saturday, February 22nd 2025

Early-Early-Bird discounted registration is now open for the Legacy Grandparenting Summit, February 21 or 22, 2025. Capital Baptist, Annandale is a host site this year. This conference is for those who want to see your grandchildren follow Christ, who desire to leave a lasting
legacy of love, and who want to influence generations of your family for Christ. Never attended this conference before? Talk to Steve or Darlene Nye. Go to https://legacycoalition.com/summit/ to learn more and register.

Learn more and Register.