Bulletin: April 12, 2026
Order of Service
April 12, 2026
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship
Song of Adoration: With Every Breath
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: Only A Holy God
Word of Confession
Words of Assurance
Song of Assurance: How Great Thou Art
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Our Father: The Foundation of Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: What A Beautiful Name
Benediction: 1 John 3:1
Welcome
Call to Worship
Song of Adoration: With Every Breath
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: Only A Holy God
Word of Confession
Words of Assurance
Song of Assurance: How Great Thou Art
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Our Father: The Foundation of Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13)
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: What A Beautiful Name
Benediction: 1 John 3:1
OUR FATHER:
THE FOUNDATION OF PRAYER
Matthew 6:5-13
We are not truly praying until we see God as our Father
When Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, he gives them the Lord's Prayer. This short prayer shows us how to relate to God and gives us a window into the whole Christian life. It begins in a way that would shock Jesus' audience: addressing God as Father. Christian prayer is unique because in Christ, God is our Father. This provides a different foundation for prayer than any other religion or philosophy. When we understand it, we can pray with far greater intimacy, depth, and joy.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. What is your personal experience with prayer?
2. What do you find encouraging and what do you find challenging about the Lord's Prayer?
3. How do you think God feels about you when you pray? Why?
4. How might knowing God is your Father through Christ change your prayer life?
When Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, he gives them the Lord's Prayer. This short prayer shows us how to relate to God and gives us a window into the whole Christian life. It begins in a way that would shock Jesus' audience: addressing God as Father. Christian prayer is unique because in Christ, God is our Father. This provides a different foundation for prayer than any other religion or philosophy. When we understand it, we can pray with far greater intimacy, depth, and joy.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
1. What is your personal experience with prayer?
2. What do you find encouraging and what do you find challenging about the Lord's Prayer?
3. How do you think God feels about you when you pray? Why?
4. How might knowing God is your Father through Christ change your prayer life?
Weekly Announcements
Today is Super Sunday!
Join us this afternoon for classes and cohorts for the whole family — we’re excited to dig into the materials with all of you.
Exploring Christianity: Dinner & Conversation
Starting Today, 6-8pm
Exploring Christianity is a series of weekly dinners (April 12th, 19th, 26th & May 3rd) where people of all backgrounds can gather to enjoy free food, meet new friends, and have meaningful conversations about faith. We'll gather on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm starting April 12th and continue for four weeks. Each week we will explore a main pillar of the Christian faith. If you’re exploring for the first time, rethinking, or are just plain curious, Exploring Christianity is for you. Please sign up here. Questions? Email Mark Gong.
Cornerstone Women’s Breakfast
Saturday, April 18th, 9am-noon, Leonard Chapel
Cornerstone ladies high school age and up, the Women’s Leadership Team (Nicole Austin, Becky Gonzalez, Nancy John, Stephanie Moss, and Meredith Storrs) invites you to join us for a morning of fellowship and food! On Saturday, April 18th, we’ll gather in Leonard Chapel from 9am-noon for a delicious breakfast and coffee. We’ll spend some time in guided conversation as we eat, with multiple opportunities to join table discussions on topics including work/vocation, motherhood, prayer, Bible study, and more. If the $10 cost is a barrier for you, please let us know. If you'd like to help or have any questions in the meantime, please email Nicole Austin. Register today!
Join us this afternoon for classes and cohorts for the whole family — we’re excited to dig into the materials with all of you.
- Intro to Cornerstone (1:30pm, Welcome Center)
- Walking in the World (1:30pm, C14)
- Bible Cohort: New Testament (1:30pm, Leonard Chapel)
- Super Sunday Kids (1:30pm, Community Building)
- Making Disciples Cohort, Part 2 (3:30pm, Welcome Center)
- Future DC Leaders Cohort (3:30pm, S14)
- Super Sunday Kids (3:30pm, Community Building)
Exploring Christianity: Dinner & Conversation
Starting Today, 6-8pm
Exploring Christianity is a series of weekly dinners (April 12th, 19th, 26th & May 3rd) where people of all backgrounds can gather to enjoy free food, meet new friends, and have meaningful conversations about faith. We'll gather on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm starting April 12th and continue for four weeks. Each week we will explore a main pillar of the Christian faith. If you’re exploring for the first time, rethinking, or are just plain curious, Exploring Christianity is for you. Please sign up here. Questions? Email Mark Gong.
Cornerstone Women’s Breakfast
Saturday, April 18th, 9am-noon, Leonard Chapel
Cornerstone ladies high school age and up, the Women’s Leadership Team (Nicole Austin, Becky Gonzalez, Nancy John, Stephanie Moss, and Meredith Storrs) invites you to join us for a morning of fellowship and food! On Saturday, April 18th, we’ll gather in Leonard Chapel from 9am-noon for a delicious breakfast and coffee. We’ll spend some time in guided conversation as we eat, with multiple opportunities to join table discussions on topics including work/vocation, motherhood, prayer, Bible study, and more. If the $10 cost is a barrier for you, please let us know. If you'd like to help or have any questions in the meantime, please email Nicole Austin. Register today!
Cornerstone Youth Night
Sunday, April 19th, 6-8:30pm, Annex & Leonard Chapel
Our next Cornerstone Youth Night is Sunday, April 19th, from 6-8:30pm! This is a great opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for games, singing, and a short message. Meet in the Annex (Community Building). Inviting friends is highly encouraged! Questions? Email Jeremy Neiditch, our Director of Kids Ministries.
Cornerstone Men’s Retreat
May 15th-17th, Angeles Crest Christian Camp
Men 18+, join us from Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th at the Cornerstone Men’s Retreat at Angeles Crest Christian Camp, located in the scenic Angeles National Forest! We’ll get away from the city to spend time together, hear from God’s Word, and reconnect as the men of the church. You’ll come back refreshed and ready for life in West Los Angeles with your church family. Registration is now open, and will be available until April 23rd. Payment ($227 per person) is due upon registration. Note: if you are interested in attending but cost is an issue, please let any of our pastors or staff know. Click here for more details or to register.
Cornerstone Kids Camp
June 22nd-26th from 8:30am-12:30pm
* Partial scholarships are available, as needed. Please contact Jeremy Neiditch for more info.
Sunday, April 19th, 6-8:30pm, Annex & Leonard Chapel
Our next Cornerstone Youth Night is Sunday, April 19th, from 6-8:30pm! This is a great opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for games, singing, and a short message. Meet in the Annex (Community Building). Inviting friends is highly encouraged! Questions? Email Jeremy Neiditch, our Director of Kids Ministries.
Cornerstone Men’s Retreat
May 15th-17th, Angeles Crest Christian Camp
Men 18+, join us from Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th at the Cornerstone Men’s Retreat at Angeles Crest Christian Camp, located in the scenic Angeles National Forest! We’ll get away from the city to spend time together, hear from God’s Word, and reconnect as the men of the church. You’ll come back refreshed and ready for life in West Los Angeles with your church family. Registration is now open, and will be available until April 23rd. Payment ($227 per person) is due upon registration. Note: if you are interested in attending but cost is an issue, please let any of our pastors or staff know. Click here for more details or to register.
Cornerstone Kids Camp
June 22nd-26th from 8:30am-12:30pm
- What: Cornerstone Kids Camp (CKC) is a week-long event filled with music, games, crafts, skits, Bible teaching, snacks, and lots and lots of crazy fun!
- Who: Children who are entering Kindergarten through those entering 6th grade
- Theme: Jesus: The Game Changer
- Cost: $100 per child *
* Partial scholarships are available, as needed. Please contact Jeremy Neiditch for more info.
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
APRIL
April 12th – Super Sunday
April 12th – Exploring Christianity (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3)
April 18 – Cornerstone Women’s Breakfast
April 19 – Cornerstone Youth Night
April 24th-25th – Youth Apologetics Conference
APRIL
April 12th – Super Sunday
April 12th – Exploring Christianity (4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3)
April 18 – Cornerstone Women’s Breakfast
April 19 – Cornerstone Youth Night
April 24th-25th – Youth Apologetics Conference
MAY
May 3rd – Super Sunday
May 15th-17th – Cornerstone Men’s Retreat
May 31st – Intro to Cornerstone & Family Meeting
May 31st – Cornerstone Church Picnic
SAVE THE DATES
June 22nd-26th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
July 11th-17th – Guatemala Trip
August 3rd-7th – Royal Family Kids Camp
November 6th-8th – Women’s Retreat
May 3rd – Super Sunday
May 15th-17th – Cornerstone Men’s Retreat
May 31st – Intro to Cornerstone & Family Meeting
May 31st – Cornerstone Church Picnic
SAVE THE DATES
June 22nd-26th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
July 11th-17th – Guatemala Trip
August 3rd-7th – Royal Family Kids Camp
November 6th-8th – Women’s Retreat