Order of Service
November 17th, 2024

PREPARATION
Holy Forever

ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 9:1-2
Song of Adoration: Ancient of Days

RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: I Surrender
Prayer of Confession
Assurance Reading: Micah 7:18-19
Song of Assurance: Goodness Of God
Prayer & Greeting

COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Legacy Partners Greg & Ginette
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Praying in Exile, Daniel 9:1-19
 
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Lord I Need You
Benediction: 1 John 1:9


LIVING IN EXILE: DANIEL
Praying in Exile

Daniel 9:1-19
Because Jesus has taken away our sin, guilt, and shame, we can stand in the light.
In the midst of visions, Daniel stops and reflects on the past seventy years of God's people in exile. Daniel's response is one of confession and petition – pouring out his heart in honesty, and pleading with God for mercy. Daniel's prayer shows us what it looks like to have a heart that seeks God.

Application Questions

  1. What are your initial feelings about confession? Is this something you practice? Why or why not?
  2. How can you encounter God in His Word?
  3. What would it look like to truly search your own heart and be honest and vulnerable before God?
  4. What holds you back from genuine vulnerability?
  5. How can you begin practicing confession in your life?


Weekly Announcements
November 17th, 2024

Note: As an extension of hosting our second Care & Discipleship Training yesterday at Cornerstone, there is a counseling book store pop-up in our Welcome Center this morning. Please take advantage of the opportunity to browse books if you are interested, and use the self checkout provided.

Cornerstone Youth Night
TONIGHT, 6-8:30pm
Cornerstone Youth Night is a great opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for refreshments, games, singing, and a short message. Inviting friends is highly encouraged! If you have any questions, please email Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.

Sweet Merriment: Cookies & Decorating
Saturday, December 7th, 2-5pm
This year, we’re combining two of our favorite traditions... our Sweet Celebrations cookie swap and our all-church decorating party! Join us as we eat and swap cookies, drink coffee and hot cocoa, decorate our gathering spaces, listen to Christmas music, and fellowship together. Come deck the Cornerstone halls and get in the holiday spirit. Everyone is welcome! Questions? Email Nicole at nicole@cornerstonewla.org.

Our next Super Sunday is December 8th!
  • Intro to Cornerstone, 1pm, Welcome Center
  • Walking with God, 1pm, S14 (upstairs)
  • Politics Sermon Series Discussion Group, 1pm, Leonard Chapel
  • Vocation Cohort, 3pm, Leonard Chapel

Life Group Christmas Party
Sunday, December 15th, 6-8pm, Leonard Chapel
Middle and high schoolers, save the date for the 3rd annual Life Group Christmas Party! Friends are welcome, there is an optional White Elephant gift exchange (less than $10), with food and drinks provided. Please contact Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org with any questions.


Upcoming Events

Please note that all dates are subject to change.

NOVEMBER
November 17th – Cornerstone Youth Night

DECEMBER
December 7th – Sweet Merriment: Cookies & Decorating
December 8th – Super Sunday
December 15th – Life Group Christmas Party
December 21st – Tamale Making with Cornerstone Español
December 24th – Christmas Eve Service

JANUARY
January 11th – Landscaping Day
January 24th-26th – Youth Winter Camp
January 26th – Intro to Cornerstone
January 26th – Family Meeting

SUPER SUNDAYS (December 8th)
Intro to Cornerstone, 1pm, Welcome Center
Walking with God, 1pm, S14 (upstairs)
Politics Sermon Series Discussion Group, 1pm, Leonard Chapel
Vocation Cohort, 3pm, Leonard Chapel