January 2025 Bulletin
Events:
UPDATE: Online Livestream to Continue
After receiving feedback from our congregation, we have decided to continue livestreaming our Sunday services via Youtube. While the livestream will still be accessible, our heart is to 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.
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 alongside our prayer team before and after service on Sundays. 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
New! Membership Class • 4 Weeks Beginning January 26th • 12:30PM in the SMPR
This 4-week class will meet from 12:30-2pm on Sundays beginning on January 26th. Please grab lunch after service and bring it with you the South MPR. We will spend time will helping you understand the story of Cornerstone, our mission to be disciples who make disciples, and the blessings and responsibilities of membership in this local church.
Bible Study Groups - Winter/Spring 2025
Beginning in early January, Cornerstone will be reintroducing several Bible study groups throughout the week to support fellowship and learning about God’s Word. Each group will have a specific focus such as reading various books of Scripture, learning how to study the Bible, and practicing spiritual habits. For regular updates & information, please visit cornerstonesimi.com/groups-and-classes
New Website Features Coming Soon
We are excited to launch new content 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 soon, so keep checking the website for updates!
Winter/Spring 2025 Reading Plan
Follow along with our Winter Bible reading plan! This season we will be reading through the Prophets. The plan begins on January 5th, and groups will be available weekly to connect and discuss the reading. We hope that you will join us in making Scripture reading a daily habit. Scan the QR code for more information and to access the plan or visit cornerstonesimi.com/groups-and-classes
Prayer Request: The Rock (High School) Winter Camp
The Rock (High School Ministry) is excited to present its students with the unique opportunity to spend a fun-filled weekend with friends and be challenged in their faith. Please join us in praying for their trip which will be from January 17-20. Be sure to ask a student how it went when they return!
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: **will return in Spring 2025. (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.
Resources
New to Cornerstone?
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About us
We are a multi-ethnic, multi-generational community of disciples, who are seeking to learn from Jesus, trust Jesus, become like Jesus, and help others do the same. Our mission is to give every individual an accurate picture of God by helping those who believe become fully devoted followers of Christ.
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