Order of Service
May 19th, 2024
PREPARATION
Song: Oh Lord Almighty
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Hebrews 1:1-4
Song of Adoration: I Will Exalt You
RENEWAL: Dealing with Sin
Silent Confession
Song of Confession: There is a Fountain
Assurance: Hebrews 10:19-23
Song of Assurance: Holy Holy Holy
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Africa Renewal University
Pastoral Prayer, Theme: The Supremacy of Christ
Sermon: A New Identity, 1 Peter 2:9-12
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Promises
Benediction: Colossians 1:13-14
Song: Oh Lord Almighty
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Hebrews 1:1-4
Song of Adoration: I Will Exalt You
RENEWAL: Dealing with Sin
Silent Confession
Song of Confession: There is a Fountain
Assurance: Hebrews 10:19-23
Song of Assurance: Holy Holy Holy
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Africa Renewal University
Pastoral Prayer, Theme: The Supremacy of Christ
Sermon: A New Identity, 1 Peter 2:9-12
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Promises
Benediction: Colossians 1:13-14
LIVING WITH PURPOSE
A New Identity
1 Peter 2:9-12
Christians are citizens of God's kingdom, which makes them sojourners here in the city.
Peter writes to Christians in a difficult place and reminds them of their identity: they are God’s own people. This identity isn’t achieved but received by grace. As citizens of God’s kingdom, Christians are sojourners in the city, living out the culture of God’s kingdom in loving interaction with our neighbors.
Peter writes to Christians in a difficult place and reminds them of their identity: they are God’s own people. This identity isn’t achieved but received by grace. As citizens of God’s kingdom, Christians are sojourners in the city, living out the culture of God’s kingdom in loving interaction with our neighbors.
Application Questions
- How does Peter’s description of the Christian identity compare to how you normally think of the Christian identity?
- How have you experienced the temptation to achieve your own identity? Why is it good news that the Christian identity is received by grace?
- How would your life in the city change if you saw yourself as a citizen of God’s kingdom, and therefore a sojourner here in Los Angeles?
- Where is God calling you to abstain from the passions of the flesh? Where is God calling you to keep your conduct honorable among others in the city?
Weekly Announcements
May 19, 2024
Spring Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
TODAY, 1-2:30pm, Welcome Center
Even those who live by faith sometimes doubt. Those doubts don’t have to mean the end of Christian identity. In this thought-provoking book, Joshua D. Chatraw and Jack Carson help readers rediscover a deeper faith in the midst of a confusing world. They invite skeptics and doubters to explore the ancient faith for a new perspective on contemporary Christianity. Join us as we read and then meet to discuss it!
A Christian Response to Gentrification: A Prodigal Sons Seminar
Sunday, May 26th, 1-3pm, Welcome Center
Gentrification is a complicated issue that can present challenges when it comes to loving our neighbors and our city. Please join us as we look at this issue, along with how Christians can love their neighbors in the midst of so much change. Questions? Email Danny at daniel@prodigalsonsinc.org.
Cornerstone Youth Night
Sunday, May 26th, 6-8:30pm, meet in Youth Room
Youth Night is a fun opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for refreshments, games, singing, and a short message. Questions? Email Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
Intro to Cornerstone
Sunday, June 2nd, 1-2:30pm, Welcome Center
If you are new, Intro to Cornerstone is a class designed specifically for you. It’s a great place to learn who we are, what we believe, and how we live.
Cornerstone Family Meeting
Sunday, June 2nd, 3-5pm, Sanctuary
Cornerstone members, please plan on attending our next family meeting. Registration for childcare is now available!
Reminder: Cornerstone Kids Camp is still seeking adult volunteers. CKC is a one-week, half-day camp, June 24th-28th. It’s an amazing opportunity to play an active role in pouring into kids from our church and our neighborhood as they learn about Jesus! If you are available, please register or contact Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
TODAY, 1-2:30pm, Welcome Center
Even those who live by faith sometimes doubt. Those doubts don’t have to mean the end of Christian identity. In this thought-provoking book, Joshua D. Chatraw and Jack Carson help readers rediscover a deeper faith in the midst of a confusing world. They invite skeptics and doubters to explore the ancient faith for a new perspective on contemporary Christianity. Join us as we read and then meet to discuss it!
A Christian Response to Gentrification: A Prodigal Sons Seminar
Sunday, May 26th, 1-3pm, Welcome Center
Gentrification is a complicated issue that can present challenges when it comes to loving our neighbors and our city. Please join us as we look at this issue, along with how Christians can love their neighbors in the midst of so much change. Questions? Email Danny at daniel@prodigalsonsinc.org.
Cornerstone Youth Night
Sunday, May 26th, 6-8:30pm, meet in Youth Room
Youth Night is a fun opportunity for our Life Group youth (middle and high school students) to gather for refreshments, games, singing, and a short message. Questions? Email Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
Intro to Cornerstone
Sunday, June 2nd, 1-2:30pm, Welcome Center
If you are new, Intro to Cornerstone is a class designed specifically for you. It’s a great place to learn who we are, what we believe, and how we live.
Cornerstone Family Meeting
Sunday, June 2nd, 3-5pm, Sanctuary
Cornerstone members, please plan on attending our next family meeting. Registration for childcare is now available!
Reminder: Cornerstone Kids Camp is still seeking adult volunteers. CKC is a one-week, half-day camp, June 24th-28th. It’s an amazing opportunity to play an active role in pouring into kids from our church and our neighborhood as they learn about Jesus! If you are available, please register or contact Jeremy at jeremy@cornerstonewla.org.
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
May 19th – Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
May 19th – Mission Cohort
May 26th – Prodigal Sons Seminar
May 26th – Cornerstone Youth Night
June 2nd – Intro to Cornerstone
June 2nd – Family Meeting
June 7th – Cornerstone Game Night
June 24th-28th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
June 28th-July 5th – Short-Term Trip to Guatemala
June 30th – Summer Seminar #1
July 5th – Cornerstone Game Night
July 13th – Landscaping Day
July 14th – BYOL Church Picnic
July 21st – Intro to Cornerstone
July 21st – Summer Seminar #2
August 2nd – Cornerstone Game Night
August 11th – Summer Seminar #3
August 18th – BYOL Church Picnic
August 25th – Life Group Kick-Off
Save the Dates
Women’s Retreat, October 18th-20th
Short-Term Trip to AfRU, Uganda, October 21st-November 2nd (TBC)
May 19th – Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
May 19th – Mission Cohort
May 26th – Prodigal Sons Seminar
May 26th – Cornerstone Youth Night
June 2nd – Intro to Cornerstone
June 2nd – Family Meeting
June 7th – Cornerstone Game Night
June 24th-28th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
June 28th-July 5th – Short-Term Trip to Guatemala
June 30th – Summer Seminar #1
July 5th – Cornerstone Game Night
July 13th – Landscaping Day
July 14th – BYOL Church Picnic
July 21st – Intro to Cornerstone
July 21st – Summer Seminar #2
August 2nd – Cornerstone Game Night
August 11th – Summer Seminar #3
August 18th – BYOL Church Picnic
August 25th – Life Group Kick-Off
Save the Dates
Women’s Retreat, October 18th-20th
Short-Term Trip to AfRU, Uganda, October 21st-November 2nd (TBC)