Posts by Cornerstone Staff (Page 22)
Hagar & Domestic Violence – Genesis 16 & 21
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The story of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram in Genesis 16 and 21 helps us address this difficult issue, find hope, and get help. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please visit haggarssisters.org or autumnmiles.com. Thank you Patty Stocker with WCAT for producing this video. By Robert Dunkarton – https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/obf_images/8d/8a/c2f4ed5467f3c2263555bb9eb8a9.jpg Gallery: https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/image/V0034437.html Wellcome Collection gallery (2018-03-29): https://wellcomecollection.org/works/gdfs8awj CC-BY-4.0, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36614799
The Book of Pastoral Rule by Gregory the Great Overview/Review
Pope Gregory the 1st (540-604 AD), also known as Gregory the Great, wrote a book on vocational ministry called The Book of Pastoral Rule. A fellow Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min) student and myself created the following overview as a handout for our class. We hope you will find it helpful as you study his guide for yourself. I personally read this Kindle edition for this assignment (see quotes below). I hear there are other versions with simpler English. I’ve attached…
We’re continuing our outdoor worship services (weather permitting)!
Our recent Sunday services outside have been such a success we’re going to continue worshipping outside until the weather gets too cold. If it’s raining, snowing, or less than 50 degrees, we will update our church website (CornerstoneWestford.com), our Facebook Page, and send out a church-wide email by 8:30am Sunday. If that is the case, we will move our service into the sanctuary, where seating capacity is limited. Until then, please continue to follow these guidelines: Please park in the upper…
Sep 27th & Oct 4th 2020 Outdoor Worship Service Plan
On Sunday September 27th and Sunday October 4th, 2020, we are going to attempt to move our regularly scheduled 10:15am indoor worship service outdoors to our church parking lot. In order to make this a success, we need your help! Please read the following guidelines: Please park in the upper dirt lot. If we run out of parking there, please only park on the side of the street closest to the church.. Please wear your face masks and maintain at…
A Conversation with Friends – Systemic Racism & Becoming a White Ally
In June I preached a sermon entitled “A Posture of Listening” (all links below) where I shared how the Lord was teaching me to try and listen and learn more about the issue of racism and racial justice. With this I sensed the Lord might be leading me to reach out to three of my Ockenga friends, Cyntoria, Monica, and Devon, to talk further about this topic. All three love the Lord and care deeply for the church. Cyntoria serves…
“Unboxing” the pre-filled communion cup with wafer
Check out the video below to get ready for our communion time together this Sunday! If you’re worshipping from home please grab some bread and juice to take with us.
June 14th, 2020 – Order of Worship
10:15am Facebook Live Service Our Sunday service begins at 10:15am using our Facebook Page: Cornerstone Congregational Church – Westford, MA (no account needed). Order of Worship Welcome! Welcome to our church service and anyone new who is joining us. Announcements 1) If you need prayer, please email prayer@cornerstonewestford.com. Thank you Kayela and Susana for continuing the Prayer Network ministry. 2) If you have a need, please email need@cornerstonewestford.com. 3) Our tentative in-person worship-service reopening date is July 5th (more info…
The Bible Project: Justice (Includes Discussion Questions)
1. What is the Bible’s understanding of justice? 2. How does injustice impact our relationships and society? 3. What is the Bible’s solution to injustice? 4. How does the gospel shape our understanding of justice? 5. What’s one step you want to take to act more justly?
Esther Discussion Guide/Questions
Thanks for checking out our college group’s discussion guide of the book of Esther. I hope this helps you study and reflect on the book as we prepare to discuss it together. Here are some helpful resources for studying the book of Esther (PDF download at bottom of page): The Bible Project: Esther Video & Discussion Guide For Such a Time as This article by Bethany Jenkins Esther and the Silent Sovereignty of God article by Bethany Jenkins How to…
VeggieTales: Esther – Small Group Discussion Questions
The following are discussion questions for VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen (free version with commercials). Please feel free to use these questions in your small group, Bible study, Sunday school, and adult, college, youth or children’s group for a fun and lively discussion. What similarities and differences do you notice between the VeggieTales version and the biblical text? Why do you think they added those differences in their retelling of the story? Some changes were made to make…
Westford Food Pantry Fundraiser Interview Video
Please watch Pastor Jonathan interview the President of the Westford Food Pantry about this local need. Click here to donate (Please designate “Westford Food Pantry”).
June 7th, 2020 – Order of Worship
10:15am Facebook Live Service Our Sunday service begins at 10:15am using our Facebook Page: Cornerstone Congregational Church – Westford, MA (no account needed). There is no LiveStream directly on our website this week. 9:00am Christian Education Join us for our Christian Education hour from 9:00-10:00am using Zoom. Please contact terry@cornerstonewestford.com for the Zoom number. Order of Worship Welcome! Welcome to our church and new friends tuning in! You can find our Order of Worship on our website. We don’t have…