December 2024 Bulletin
Events:
Grief Share • Thursdays at 6:30PM in the South MPR
If you or someone you know has been walking through the hardship of grief from the loss of a loved one, join us as we look to the comfort of God’s word to find peace and healing on the journey. Grief Share pauses for the holidays with the final gathering of the year being 12/5/24. Recognizing the hardship of grief during the holidays, however, Grief Share will host a special “Surviving the Holidays” gathering 12/12/24 @ 6:30pm in the South MPR. Join us. Grief Share will return in Spring 2025. Please visit cornerstonesimi.com/groups-and-classes for more information.
UPDATE: Online Livestream to Continue
After receiving feedback from our congregation, we have decided to continue livestreaming our Sunday services via Youtube. Although the livestream will still be accessible, our heart is to better train, equip, prepare, and implement a team to visit, assess, and serve the homes of those unable to attend weekend gatherings. If you have any questions or are interested in serving with us, please email info@cornerstonesimi.com.
We are still excited to launch new features to our website including Spotify playlists, baptism recordings, and a sermon archive which will allow you to search for sermons based on book, topic, and date. This content will be accessible in January, so keep an eye out for any updates!
Changes to Elder Prayer Night
In an effort to better care for our church body, Cornerstone is restructuring the way we have previously offered elder prayer. Starting in January, the elders will be available before and after service on Sundays alongside our prayer team. In addition, the elders will be available on a weekly basis as needed for anyone struggling with illness, feeling disheartened, etc. To request prayer, please email info@cornerstonesimi.com or call the office at 805.581.9532
Impact (Middle School) Winter Camp • February 7-9 • Thousand Pines
Middle School Students, get ready for a weekend packed with fun and faith-building time in God's Word together. Whether its team competitions, hanging out in the Malt Shop, or enjoying the inner tube runs, this is your chance to get away and connect with other students and leaders. Our prayer is that in the midst of this fun-filled weekend, you would be able to encounter Jesus as King and forever be changed. We hope to see you there!
Announcements
Christmas Worship Night • December 5th, 7-8PM
All Student Ministries Christmas Party • December 11th, 6:30-8:15PM • (No Impact on 12/10)
All Church Service (No Children’s Ministry) • December 22nd
Christmas Eve Services • December 24th, 3:30PM & 5PM
All Church Unity Service (English & Spanish, No Children’s Ministry) • December 29th
Spring 2025 Bible Study Groups & Classes • Begins in January. Visit cornerstonesimi.com-groups-and-classes for regular updates on schedules & registration.
Gatherings
Quarterly Member Dinners: Our quarterly all-member dinners provide time to build relationships with each other by sharing a meal, taking the Lord’s Supper, giving church updates, and celebrating what the Lord has done and is doing in the life of Cornerstone. Learn more about membership here.
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!
Embracing the Journey for Widows: Embracing the Journey is a fellowship group for widows embracing the journey of widowhood. This group gathers once a month for encouragement, support, social activities, and bible studies. For more details, please call (805) 581-9532
Overcomer’s Outreach: (Mondays in the South MPR from 6:30-7:30 PM) “Set Free” Overcomers Outreach Meeting is a Christian 12-Step Support Group for Alcoholics and Addicts discovering freedom from active addiction through the power of Jesus Christ using God’s authoritative Word. For more information, please contact (805) 581-9532
Grief Share: (Thursdays in the South MPR at 6:30PM) If you or someone you know has been walking through the hardship of grief from the loss of a loved one, join us as we look to the comfort of God’s word to find peace and healing on the journey.
**Grief Share pauses for the holidays with the final gathering of the year being 12/5/24. Recognizing the hardship of grief during the holidays, however, Grief Share will host a special “Surviving the Holidays” gathering 12/12/24 @ 6:30pm in the South MPR. Join us. Grief Share will return in Spring 2025.
Resources
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