Order of Service
February 16th, 2025
PREPARATION
Come Ye Sinners
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Isaiah 52:9-10
Song of Adoration: I Will Exalt You
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: I Surrender
Prayer of Confession
Reading of Assurance: Isaiah 53:3-5
Song of Assurance: Gratitude
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: A New Hope, Luke 1:26-38
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Hymn of Heaven
Benediction: Psalm 52:8-9a
Come Ye Sinners
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Isaiah 52:9-10
Song of Adoration: I Will Exalt You
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: I Surrender
Prayer of Confession
Reading of Assurance: Isaiah 53:3-5
Song of Assurance: Gratitude
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: A New Hope, Luke 1:26-38
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Hymn of Heaven
Benediction: Psalm 52:8-9a
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE: A NEW BEGINNING
A New Hope
Luke 1:26-38
What can we learn from Christmas in February?
In this section of Luke, we find an angelic message and a human response. Gabriel announces that Mary will conceive and bear a son, and that this son will bring a new hope into the world. This message points to a wealth of grace and love for all kinds of people through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. And Mary's response points us to the nature of true faith: sincere questions coupled with a surrendered life.
In this section of Luke, we find an angelic message and a human response. Gabriel announces that Mary will conceive and bear a son, and that this son will bring a new hope into the world. This message points to a wealth of grace and love for all kinds of people through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. And Mary's response points us to the nature of true faith: sincere questions coupled with a surrendered life.
Application Questions
- How do we see the love of God in the incarnation?
- Are there ways your faith could use more sincerity?
- How does the gospel encourage you toward deeper surrender? What would that look like in your life?
Weekly Announcements
February 16th, 2025
Samaritan’s Purse Update: The city is now pushing forward with debris removal. If you’ve been considering volunteering, now is the time. Email Mariana at mariana@cornerstonewla.org or visit https://spvolunteer.org.
Women’s Connect Event: Zumba & Line Dancing
TODAY, 3-5pm, Community Building Gym
Following up on the fun at the women’s retreat last fall, join the ladies of Cornerstone for an afternoon of dancing, fun, and fellowship.
All-Church Worship Night & Holy Week Choir
Wednesday, February 19th, 7pm, Sanctuary
Gather for an evening of musical celebration as we lift a joyful noise to the Lord together. Questions? Contact Andy at andy@cornerstonewla.org. And if you are interested in joining the Holy Week Choir, note that rehearsals start on Sunday, March 9th.
Youth Movie Night
Sunday, February 23rd, 6-8:30pm, Sanctuary
Middle and high school students, this event is for you, and is a great opportunity to invite friends to a movie night at Cornerstone.
Super Sundays Return March 2nd
March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, 1-4:30pm *
We hope you'll join us again this Spring to be equipped for living the Christian life in West LA. Register today! Questions? Email Mariana at mariana@cornerstonwla.org.
SAVE THE DATE
Our all-church retreat at Ironwood is scheduled for May 9th-11th, 2025. Registration is now open!
Women’s Connect Event: Zumba & Line Dancing
TODAY, 3-5pm, Community Building Gym
Following up on the fun at the women’s retreat last fall, join the ladies of Cornerstone for an afternoon of dancing, fun, and fellowship.
All-Church Worship Night & Holy Week Choir
Wednesday, February 19th, 7pm, Sanctuary
Gather for an evening of musical celebration as we lift a joyful noise to the Lord together. Questions? Contact Andy at andy@cornerstonewla.org. And if you are interested in joining the Holy Week Choir, note that rehearsals start on Sunday, March 9th.
Youth Movie Night
Sunday, February 23rd, 6-8:30pm, Sanctuary
Middle and high school students, this event is for you, and is a great opportunity to invite friends to a movie night at Cornerstone.
Super Sundays Return March 2nd
March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, 1-4:30pm *
We hope you'll join us again this Spring to be equipped for living the Christian life in West LA. Register today! Questions? Email Mariana at mariana@cornerstonwla.org.
- Foundation Class: Walking in the World, 1pm
- Cohort: Introduction to Theology, 1pm
- Cohort: Rest, 3pm
- Super Sunday Kids, 3pm
SAVE THE DATE
Our all-church retreat at Ironwood is scheduled for May 9th-11th, 2025. Registration is now open!
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
FEBRUARY
February 16th – Women’s Connect Event: Zumba & Line Dancing
February 19th – Worship Night
February 23rd – Cornerstone Youth Night
MARCH
March 2nd – Super Sunday
March 2nd – Intro to Cornerstone
March 2nd – College Connect Event
March 9th – Safety Training: Kids Ministry/Welcome Team
March 9th – Unity Sunday
March 12th – Women Event: Alive in 2025 #3
March 16th – Safety Training: Kids Ministry/Welcome Team
March 22nd-April 3rd – Uganda Short-Term Trip
March 30th – 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
FEBRUARY
February 16th – Women’s Connect Event: Zumba & Line Dancing
February 19th – Worship Night
February 23rd – Cornerstone Youth Night
MARCH
March 2nd – Super Sunday
March 2nd – Intro to Cornerstone
March 2nd – College Connect Event
March 9th – Safety Training: Kids Ministry/Welcome Team
March 9th – Unity Sunday
March 12th – Women Event: Alive in 2025 #3
March 16th – Safety Training: Kids Ministry/Welcome Team
March 22nd-April 3rd – Uganda Short-Term Trip
March 30th – 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