Bulletin: February 1, 2026
Order of Service
February 1, 2026
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 36:5-9
Song of Adoration: Heart of the Father
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: Holy Holy Holy
Confession Reading: Psalm 51:1-12
Assurance Reading: Titus 3:3-7
Song of Assurance: Hosanna
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Guatemala Short-Term Trip
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Grace and Sacrifice (Luke 9:51-62)
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: I Surrender
Benediction: Matthew 16:24
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 36:5-9
Song of Adoration: Heart of the Father
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: Holy Holy Holy
Confession Reading: Psalm 51:1-12
Assurance Reading: Titus 3:3-7
Song of Assurance: Hosanna
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Guatemala Short-Term Trip
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Grace and Sacrifice (Luke 9:51-62)
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: I Surrender
Benediction: Matthew 16:24
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE:
GRACE AND SACRIFICE
Luke 9:51-62
Most of us intend to follow Jesus, we just get distracted along the way.
Jesus was singularly focused on his mission to redeem his people. He was unwilling to be distracted or deterred, even when those around him didn't understand what he was doing. Following him means being singularly focused on his mission too. And this means being willing to follow him without excuse and without delay.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. In what ways might you be able to relate to James and John's mistaken enthusiasm?
2. What are the aspects of life that distract you from following Jesus?
3. When do you find yourself saying to him: "Let me first..."?
4. Who are the people in your life that may be telling you "You should first..."?
5. Who are the people in your life who are helping you follow Jesus more closely?
Jesus was singularly focused on his mission to redeem his people. He was unwilling to be distracted or deterred, even when those around him didn't understand what he was doing. Following him means being singularly focused on his mission too. And this means being willing to follow him without excuse and without delay.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. In what ways might you be able to relate to James and John's mistaken enthusiasm?
2. What are the aspects of life that distract you from following Jesus?
3. When do you find yourself saying to him: "Let me first..."?
4. Who are the people in your life that may be telling you "You should first..."?
5. Who are the people in your life who are helping you follow Jesus more closely?
Weekly Announcements
Cornerstone Youth Night
February 1st, 6pm, Meet in Annex
Our next Cornerstone Youth Night is coming up and this is a great opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for games, singing, and a short message. Inviting friends is highly encouraged! Questions? Email Jeremy Neiditch , our Director of Kids Ministries, at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
All-Church Worship Night & Choir Rehearsals Start
Wednesday, February 11th, 7pm, Sanctuary
Join us for an all-church evening of musical celebration as we lift a joyful noise to the Lord together! And if you love to sing, consider joining our Cornerstone Holy Week Choir, which will perform on Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday. To audition or for more information, please email Andy Wilson, our Director of Worship, at andy@cornerstonewla.org.
Lent Prayer Meetings
Thursdays 7am-8am beginning February 19th, Sanctuary
God invites his people near. And we commune with him in unique ways when we gather together in prayer. Join us Thursday mornings during Lent as we prepare for Easter by drawing close to God and interceding for our city.
February 1st, 6pm, Meet in Annex
Our next Cornerstone Youth Night is coming up and this is a great opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for games, singing, and a short message. Inviting friends is highly encouraged! Questions? Email Jeremy Neiditch , our Director of Kids Ministries, at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
All-Church Worship Night & Choir Rehearsals Start
Wednesday, February 11th, 7pm, Sanctuary
Join us for an all-church evening of musical celebration as we lift a joyful noise to the Lord together! And if you love to sing, consider joining our Cornerstone Holy Week Choir, which will perform on Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday. To audition or for more information, please email Andy Wilson, our Director of Worship, at andy@cornerstonewla.org.
Lent Prayer Meetings
Thursdays 7am-8am beginning February 19th, Sanctuary
God invites his people near. And we commune with him in unique ways when we gather together in prayer. Join us Thursday mornings during Lent as we prepare for Easter by drawing close to God and interceding for our city.
Guatemala Short-Term Trip Zoom Info Session
Monday, February 2nd, 7:30pm, https://bit.ly/GuatemalaZoom
If you're interested in learning more about our short-term trip this July, join an online Zoom call on Monday to hear more about our key global partner, ENLACE, the upcoming short-term trip to Guatemala, and how to apply!
Super Sundays Start March 1st!
Our first Super Sunday of the season is coming soon. We hope you'll join us to be equipped for living the Christian life in West LA. Most classes and cohorts include resources to be reviewed, so register as soon as possible to have plenty of time to look them over before the first meeting. All registration links can be found here.
Monday, February 2nd, 7:30pm, https://bit.ly/GuatemalaZoom
If you're interested in learning more about our short-term trip this July, join an online Zoom call on Monday to hear more about our key global partner, ENLACE, the upcoming short-term trip to Guatemala, and how to apply!
Super Sundays Start March 1st!
Our first Super Sunday of the season is coming soon. We hope you'll join us to be equipped for living the Christian life in West LA. Most classes and cohorts include resources to be reviewed, so register as soon as possible to have plenty of time to look them over before the first meeting. All registration links can be found here.
- Walking in the World Class (1:30pm)
- Bible Cohort: New Testament (1:30pm)
- Super Sunday Kids (1:30pm)
- Making Disciples Cohort, Part 2 (3:30pm)
- Super Sunday Kids (3:30pm)
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
FEBRUARY
Feb 1st – Cornerstone Youth Night
Feb 2nd –Zoom Call for Guatemala Short-Term Trip
Feb 11th – All-Church Worship Night
Feb 19th – Weekly Prayer Meetings Start
Feb 20th-22nd – Youth Winter Camp
MARCH
March 1 – Super Sundays Start
March 29 – Palm Sunday
FEBRUARY
Feb 1st – Cornerstone Youth Night
Feb 2nd –Zoom Call for Guatemala Short-Term Trip
Feb 11th – All-Church Worship Night
Feb 19th – Weekly Prayer Meetings Start
Feb 20th-22nd – Youth Winter Camp
MARCH
March 1 – Super Sundays Start
March 29 – Palm Sunday
APRIL
April 2 – Maundy Thursday
April 3 – Good Friday
April 5 – Easter Sunday
SAVE THE DATES
May 15th-17th – Men’s Retreat
June 22nd-26th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
July 11th-17th – Guatemala Trip
August 3rd-7th – Royal Family Kids Camp
November 6th-8th – Women’s Retreat
April 2 – Maundy Thursday
April 3 – Good Friday
April 5 – Easter Sunday
SAVE THE DATES
May 15th-17th – Men’s Retreat
June 22nd-26th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
July 11th-17th – Guatemala Trip
August 3rd-7th – Royal Family Kids Camp
November 6th-8th – Women’s Retreat