June 26, 2022
Welcome!
If you’re new here to Cornerstone, we would love to connect with you! You can fill out an online connect card and someone on our team will reach out to you as soon as they are able! If you need a Bible, please feel free to ask any of our ushers for one or head over to the information table in the main lobby.
Our mission is to give every individual an accurate picture of God by helping those who believe become fully devoted followers of Christ.
If you’re longing to know Jesus, we’d love to talk with you!
Coming up ➔
Friendly reminder that there’s no worship night in July!
Friendly reminder that there’s no worship night in July!
If you are struggling with illness or feel disheartened, overwhelmed, etc., — we invite you to join the elders so that they can pray over you.
When: 7pm - 8pm [Every second Tuesday of the month]
Where: Cornerstone MPR
Please let us know how we can pray for you by filling out the form below:
July 22-26 • Lake Don Pedro • Registration: $380
Our quarterly all-member dinners provide time to build relationships with each other by sharing a meal, taking the Lord’s Supper, and celebrating what the Lord has done and is doing in the life of our church.
Please RSVP by Sunday, July 17
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
Please feel free to contact Sandra at the number listed below if you have any questions. The class will meet consecutively for 13 weeks unless an emergency comes up and we have to reschedule. You can join in at any time during the 13 weeks so don't hesitate to join if the sessions have already started.
Cost: $22 (includes workbook)
Dates: Every Thursday through July 21st
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: South MPR (4364 Valley Fair St)
Contact
Sandra Schmid, Facilitator
Phone: 805-990-4543
SERMON NOTES ➔
Todd Nighswonger, Elder & Lead Pastor
“The Goodness of Confrontation Done Rightly”
Synopsis: Dan Lovejoy did a great job giving us a theology of work from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12. This week, Todd laid out for us a theology of confrontation. His main point was that in order for us to be the people God intends us to be, conflict and confrontation are inevitable. For many, this task is very uncomfortable. However, confrontation is a good thing for God’s people when we do it like God has asked us
Community Group Discussion QUESTIONS:
How would you describe your attitude towards confrontation prior to studying 2 Thessalonians 3:13-16? How has confrontation done wrongly affected your view? Has or how has your attitude changed towards it?
Todd pointed out that good confrontation begins not with the person who needs to be confronted but with yourself. Why do we often skip this important aspect of confrontation? How does it change how we confront each other?
Good confrontation “begins with the end in mind”. Biblically, this means that good confrontation has restoration and maturity as its goal for both the one confronting and the one confronted. What are the consequences of not keeping this goal in mind? How does confrontation change with that goal in mind?
While some situations may require immediate confrontation, most times, patience is in order–patience to understand the situation and to discern whether it is a biblical principle or a pet peeve. How does impatience lead away from restoration and maturity?
For weekly group discussion guides related to each sermon, please see our community guides below
Gatherings ➔
Cornerstone Community Groups: We have several community groups that gather each week. If you’re interested in joining a group, see our community page for more information. We’d love to connect with you and get you plugged in!
Student Ministries: Impact (Middle School) meets weekly on Tuesday nights and The Rock (High School) meets weekly on Wednesday nights. Visit our student ministries and events pages for more information on time and location!
Resources ➔
Cornerstone Simi Podcast allows you to listen to Sunday sermons and episodes of Beyond Sunday. Learn more and find the podcast archive below.
Need prayer? We would love to know how to pray for you.
Baptism is a physical act and visual representation that communicates the inward change of believers who have come to faith by grace in Jesus Christ. If you’re interested in getting baptized, fill out our form below!
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