Order of Service
April 28, 2024
PREPARATION
Song: Ancient of Days
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: 1 John 1:5-7
Song of Adoration: All Creatures Of Our God And King
RENEWAL: Dealing with Sin
Song of Confession: Living Hope
Prayer of Confession
Assurance Reading: 1 John 2:1-2
Song of Assurance: Build My Life
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Men’s Retreat Testimony
Pastoral Prayer, Theme: God’s Faithfulness
Sermon: Hope for Forgiveness, Psalm 32:1-7
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Hymn of Heaven
Benediction: Romans 8:1
Song: Ancient of Days
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: 1 John 1:5-7
Song of Adoration: All Creatures Of Our God And King
RENEWAL: Dealing with Sin
Song of Confession: Living Hope
Prayer of Confession
Assurance Reading: 1 John 2:1-2
Song of Assurance: Build My Life
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Men’s Retreat Testimony
Pastoral Prayer, Theme: God’s Faithfulness
Sermon: Hope for Forgiveness, Psalm 32:1-7
RESPONSE
Communion
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Hymn of Heaven
Benediction: Romans 8:1
HOPE FOR LOS ANGELES
Hope for Forgiveness
Psalm 32:1-7
We all want to experience the freedom of forgiveness. Where can we find it?
Many thought that as religion declined, humans would experience less guilt in their lives. Instead, guilt has increased in surprising ways. We all want to experience the freedom of forgiveness, but the options to deal with guilt in our culture don’t satisfy. Christianity, by exposing the reality of our guilt and showing us the reality of God’s grace, provides genuine freedom from guilt not just for a moment but forever.
Many thought that as religion declined, humans would experience less guilt in their lives. Instead, guilt has increased in surprising ways. We all want to experience the freedom of forgiveness, but the options to deal with guilt in our culture don’t satisfy. Christianity, by exposing the reality of our guilt and showing us the reality of God’s grace, provides genuine freedom from guilt not just for a moment but forever.
Application Questions
- What does the experience of guilt look like for you?
- What of the current options—denial, rationalizing, atonement—are you most tempted to use to deal with guilt?
- How does the gospel provide a better way to handle guilt?
- What can you do practically to enjoy forgiveness this week?
Weekly Announcements
April 28, 2024
Women’s Connect Event: Stoneview Nature Center
Saturday, May 11th, 9-11am, 5950 Stoneview Drive, 90232
Join the women of Cornerstone as we visit a hidden gem in nearby Culver City. This garden and education center is a lovely place to wander and enjoy nature. Bring a coffee or snack and meet us there for a few hours of fresh air and fellowship. Questions? Email Nicole at nicole@cornerstonewla.org.
Wisdom for West LA: Singleness & Dating
Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am-4:30pm
Few things in our city are as complicated, significant, and sensitive as singleness and dating. But Christianity provides a rich vision for singleness and supplies the resources necessary to experience it ourselves. It also provides clarity and wisdom for dating that apply even in the brave new world of 2024. This full-day conference, designed for our whole church family, will explore all of the above and leave us better equipped to live wisely in West LA. Registration is now open, and childcare is available.
Spring Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
Sunday, May 19th, 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!
Save the Date
Next Intro to Cornerstone & Cornerstone Family Meeting, both on June 2nd
Sunday Morning Prayer Opportunity
Sunday mornings, 8:30am-8:55am, Community Building Library
Did you know that members of our church community meet weekly to pray ahead of our Sunday morning services? This group, which meets in the Community Building Library, prays faithfully for our pastors, musical worship leaders and band, Children’s Ministry teachers and helpers, visitors, members, and for the community around us. If you are interested in participating, please email Nancy at nancy@cornerstonewla.org.
Saturday, May 11th, 9-11am, 5950 Stoneview Drive, 90232
Join the women of Cornerstone as we visit a hidden gem in nearby Culver City. This garden and education center is a lovely place to wander and enjoy nature. Bring a coffee or snack and meet us there for a few hours of fresh air and fellowship. Questions? Email Nicole at nicole@cornerstonewla.org.
Wisdom for West LA: Singleness & Dating
Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am-4:30pm
Few things in our city are as complicated, significant, and sensitive as singleness and dating. But Christianity provides a rich vision for singleness and supplies the resources necessary to experience it ourselves. It also provides clarity and wisdom for dating that apply even in the brave new world of 2024. This full-day conference, designed for our whole church family, will explore all of the above and leave us better equipped to live wisely in West LA. Registration is now open, and childcare is available.
Spring Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
Sunday, May 19th, 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!
Save the Date
Next Intro to Cornerstone & Cornerstone Family Meeting, both on June 2nd
Sunday Morning Prayer Opportunity
Sunday mornings, 8:30am-8:55am, Community Building Library
Did you know that members of our church community meet weekly to pray ahead of our Sunday morning services? This group, which meets in the Community Building Library, prays faithfully for our pastors, musical worship leaders and band, Children’s Ministry teachers and helpers, visitors, members, and for the community around us. If you are interested in participating, please email Nancy at nancy@cornerstonewla.org.
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
May 3rd – Cornerstone Game Night
May 5th – Walking in the World
May 5th – Spring Counseling Cohort
May 11th – Women’s Connect Event: Stoneview Nature Center
May 18th – Wisdom for West LA: Singleness and Dating Conference
May 19th – Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
May 19th – Mission Cohort
May 26th – Cornerstone Youth Night (new date)
June 2nd – Intro to Cornerstone
June 2nd – Family Meeting
June 7th – Cornerstone Game Night
June 24th-28th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
June 29th-July 5th – Short-Term Trip to Guatemala
Save the Dates
Women’s Retreat, October 18th-20th
Short-Term Trip to AfRU, Uganda, October 21st-November 2nd (TBC)
May 3rd – Cornerstone Game Night
May 5th – Walking in the World
May 5th – Spring Counseling Cohort
May 11th – Women’s Connect Event: Stoneview Nature Center
May 18th – Wisdom for West LA: Singleness and Dating Conference
May 19th – Book Discussion: Surprised by Doubt
May 19th – Mission Cohort
May 26th – Cornerstone Youth Night (new date)
June 2nd – Intro to Cornerstone
June 2nd – Family Meeting
June 7th – Cornerstone Game Night
June 24th-28th – Cornerstone Kids Camp
June 29th-July 5th – Short-Term Trip to Guatemala
Save the Dates
Women’s Retreat, October 18th-20th
Short-Term Trip to AfRU, Uganda, October 21st-November 2nd (TBC)