Order of Service
March 9th, 2025
PREPARATION
Speak To The Mountains
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 117:1-2
Song of Adoration: Revelation Song
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Abres Caminos (Way Maker)
Name Masih Pro Jalal Act
Hermoso Nombre (Beautiful Name)
Azim Ast Name To Isa
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: All-Church Retreat
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: A New Savior, Luke 2:1-20
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Hymn Of Heaven
Benediction: Psalm 23:1-4
Speak To The Mountains
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 117:1-2
Song of Adoration: Revelation Song
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Abres Caminos (Way Maker)
Name Masih Pro Jalal Act
Hermoso Nombre (Beautiful Name)
Azim Ast Name To Isa
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: All-Church Retreat
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: A New Savior, Luke 2:1-20
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Hymn Of Heaven
Benediction: Psalm 23:1-4
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE: A NEW BEGINNING
A New Savior
Luke 2:1-20
The story of Christmas is not the story of God's glory in the highest, but the story of God's glory in the lowest.
Merry Christmas! Jesus is born – the promise of God is fulfilled. And the contrasts are innumerable. A multitude of angels come to announce the birth of the Messiah – and they come to lowly shepherds watching sheep. Why? Because the story of Christmas is not about the glory of God in the highest but about God's glory coming to the lowest of low, because He loves us.
Merry Christmas! Jesus is born – the promise of God is fulfilled. And the contrasts are innumerable. A multitude of angels come to announce the birth of the Messiah – and they come to lowly shepherds watching sheep. Why? Because the story of Christmas is not about the glory of God in the highest but about God's glory coming to the lowest of low, because He loves us.
Application Questions
- How does the story of Christmas impact life in March?
- What is glory?
- What is God's glory?
- How does God's glory in the lowest speak hope to your life?
- How can you "go and see", and "ponder in your heart" and "glorify and praise God" this week?
Weekly Announcements
March 9th, 2025
Join the Holy Week Choir
Rehearsals start TODAY, 1pm in the Sanctuary
If you love to sing, come be a part of this year's Holy Week choir, which will be singing on Palm Sunday (April 13th) and Maundy Thursday (April 17th). Adults are welcome, as are teens by audition.
Wanted...by God: Cornerstone Kids Camp 2025
Monday, June 23rd through Friday, June 27th, 8:30am-12:30pm
CKC is a week-long event filled with music, games, crafts, skits, Bible teaching, snacks, and lots of crazy fun for children entering K-6th grade. Registration will open first to Cornerstone members, then to friends and neighbors. Questions? Email Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
Donations for Trip to Africa Renewal University
Our short-term trip to Uganda leaves on Sunday, March 23rd, and has put together a wish list of items identified by AfRU (priority items include eye glasses/readers, film equipment, and theology textbooks). These items need to be purchased and delivered to the church by Friday, March 14th. For more information, check your Cornerstone Weekly email or contact Steph Moss at steph@cornerstonewla.org.
Royal Family Kids Camp Sunday, August 3rd through Friday, August 8th
Sunday, August 3rd through Friday, August 8th
Join us in creating a memorable week for foster children in our city. As a volunteer, you'll help provide a safe and memorable experience for campers. Applications are open until the end of April, so please apply now! Questions? Email Mariana at mariana@cornerstonewla.org.
All-Church Retreat at Ironwood
Friday, May 9th through Sunday, May 11th
Registration is now open for our 2025 Cornerstone All-Church Retreat! We are returning to Ironwood, a camping ministry located in Newberry Springs, CA. Ironwood is a beautiful place to fellowship, meditate, enjoy nature, and have fun. Register today!
Rehearsals start TODAY, 1pm in the Sanctuary
If you love to sing, come be a part of this year's Holy Week choir, which will be singing on Palm Sunday (April 13th) and Maundy Thursday (April 17th). Adults are welcome, as are teens by audition.
Wanted...by God: Cornerstone Kids Camp 2025
Monday, June 23rd through Friday, June 27th, 8:30am-12:30pm
CKC is a week-long event filled with music, games, crafts, skits, Bible teaching, snacks, and lots of crazy fun for children entering K-6th grade. Registration will open first to Cornerstone members, then to friends and neighbors. Questions? Email Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
Donations for Trip to Africa Renewal University
Our short-term trip to Uganda leaves on Sunday, March 23rd, and has put together a wish list of items identified by AfRU (priority items include eye glasses/readers, film equipment, and theology textbooks). These items need to be purchased and delivered to the church by Friday, March 14th. For more information, check your Cornerstone Weekly email or contact Steph Moss at steph@cornerstonewla.org.
Royal Family Kids Camp Sunday, August 3rd through Friday, August 8th
Sunday, August 3rd through Friday, August 8th
Join us in creating a memorable week for foster children in our city. As a volunteer, you'll help provide a safe and memorable experience for campers. Applications are open until the end of April, so please apply now! Questions? Email Mariana at mariana@cornerstonewla.org.
All-Church Retreat at Ironwood
Friday, May 9th through Sunday, May 11th
Registration is now open for our 2025 Cornerstone All-Church Retreat! We are returning to Ironwood, a camping ministry located in Newberry Springs, CA. Ironwood is a beautiful place to fellowship, meditate, enjoy nature, and have fun. Register today!
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
MARCH
March 9th – Unity Sunday
March 12th – Women's Event: Alive in 2025 #3
March 22nd-April 3rd – Uganda Short-Term Trip
March 30th – Cornerstone Youth Night
APRIL
April 5th – IBCD Care & Discipleship Training at Cornerstone
April 6th – Super Sunday
April 9th – Grateful Women’s Bible Study #1
April 12th – Shine the Campus Day
April 13th – Church and College Panel
April 17th – Maundy Thursday
April 18th – Good Friday
April 20th – Easter Sunday
April 27th – Cornerstone Youth Night
SUPER SUNDAYS (March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th)
1pm – Foundation Class: Walking in the World
1pm – Cohort: Introduction to Theology
3pm – Cohort: Rest
3pm – Super Sunday Kids
MARCH
March 9th – Unity Sunday
March 12th – Women's Event: Alive in 2025 #3
March 22nd-April 3rd – Uganda Short-Term Trip
March 30th – Cornerstone Youth Night
APRIL
April 5th – IBCD Care & Discipleship Training at Cornerstone
April 6th – Super Sunday
April 9th – Grateful Women’s Bible Study #1
April 12th – Shine the Campus Day
April 13th – Church and College Panel
April 17th – Maundy Thursday
April 18th – Good Friday
April 20th – Easter Sunday
April 27th – Cornerstone Youth Night
SUPER SUNDAYS (March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th)
1pm – Foundation Class: Walking in the World
1pm – Cohort: Introduction to Theology
3pm – Cohort: Rest
3pm – Super Sunday Kids