Order of Service
September 8th, 2024
PREPARATION
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-3
Songs of Adoration: Goodness of God
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: Come As You Are
Confession Reading: Daniel 9
Assurance Reading: Romans 8:38
Song of Assurance: To Our God
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Care and Discipleship: Los Angeles
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Far From Home, Daniel 1:1-7
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Way Maker
Benediction: Philippians 3:20-21
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
ADORATION: Encountering God
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-3
Songs of Adoration: Goodness of God
RENEWAL: Dealing With Sin
Song of Confession: Come As You Are
Confession Reading: Daniel 9
Assurance Reading: Romans 8:38
Song of Assurance: To Our God
Prayer & Greeting
COMMISSION: Celebrating & Learning
Words of Welcome
God’s Activity: Care and Discipleship: Los Angeles
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon: Far From Home, Daniel 1:1-7
RESPONSE
Offertory
Song of Response & Celebration: Way Maker
Benediction: Philippians 3:20-21
LIVING IN EXILE: DANIEL
Far From Home
Daniel 1:1-7
Being a Christian means you are far from home for now, but not forever.
Daniel is a story about four friends who are far from home, in a foreign place with different values and priorities. The Bible shows us that this is our story too: all of us are exiles, navigating life in a place different than our true home. Daniel teaches us to live lives of steady confidence in God, looking to serve the city around us without losing our identity as God’s people. We can do that because our true citizenship is in God’s own kingdom, which will outlast every other city. One day we will find our true home there.
Daniel is a story about four friends who are far from home, in a foreign place with different values and priorities. The Bible shows us that this is our story too: all of us are exiles, navigating life in a place different than our true home. Daniel teaches us to live lives of steady confidence in God, looking to serve the city around us without losing our identity as God’s people. We can do that because our true citizenship is in God’s own kingdom, which will outlast every other city. One day we will find our true home there.
Application Questions
- How have you experienced life as an exile in Los Angeles (or anywhere else)?
- How has the culture of the city exerted pressure on you, and how have you dealt with it?
- What might a steady confidence in God and his kingdom look like in your life in LA?
Weekly Announcements
September 8th, 2024
Intro to Cornerstone
TODAY, 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. Questions? Email Joon at joon@cornerstonewla.org.
Cornerstone Family Meeting
TODAY, 3-5pm, Sanctuary
Cornerstone members, please plan on attending our next family meeting. Registration for childcare is now available!
Seminar: Understanding How Prayer Works
Sunday, September 15th, 1-2:30pm, Welcome Center
Spending time in prayer invites God's presence and principles into our lives, transforming how we live, demonstrating Kingdom impact, and positioning us to receive His blessings. Join Njeri Mukuruto learn more.
Women's Bible Study
Starting Wednesday, September 25th, 9:30am-11:30am, Welcome Center
This fall, the group will be studying the book of Esther, utilizing Esther: The Hidden Hand of God by Lydia Brownback. Free childcare is available for children ages 6 months-5 years, as space allows. Email Becky at becky.a.gonzalez1@gmail.com to RSVP or with questions.
Cornerstone Youth Night
Sunday, September 29th, 6-8:30pm, meet in Leonard Chapel
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.
Cornerstone Women's Retreat
Friday, Oct 18th - Sunday, Oct 20th, PineCrest Conference Center
Join the women of Cornerstone as we explore what it means to seek Jesus together. Registration is now open, and the registration fee is $185. Questions? Please contact Mariana at mariana@cornerstonewla.org.
TODAY, 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. Questions? Email Joon at joon@cornerstonewla.org.
Cornerstone Family Meeting
TODAY, 3-5pm, Sanctuary
Cornerstone members, please plan on attending our next family meeting. Registration for childcare is now available!
Seminar: Understanding How Prayer Works
Sunday, September 15th, 1-2:30pm, Welcome Center
Spending time in prayer invites God's presence and principles into our lives, transforming how we live, demonstrating Kingdom impact, and positioning us to receive His blessings. Join Njeri Mukuruto learn more.
Women's Bible Study
Starting Wednesday, September 25th, 9:30am-11:30am, Welcome Center
This fall, the group will be studying the book of Esther, utilizing Esther: The Hidden Hand of God by Lydia Brownback. Free childcare is available for children ages 6 months-5 years, as space allows. Email Becky at becky.a.gonzalez1@gmail.com to RSVP or with questions.
Cornerstone Youth Night
Sunday, September 29th, 6-8:30pm, meet in Leonard Chapel
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.
Cornerstone Women's Retreat
Friday, Oct 18th - Sunday, Oct 20th, PineCrest Conference Center
Join the women of Cornerstone as we explore what it means to seek Jesus together. Registration is now open, and the registration fee is $185. Questions? Please contact Mariana at mariana@cornerstonewla.org.
Upcoming Events
Please note that all dates are subject to change.
September 8th – Intro to Cornerstone & Family Meeting
September 15th – Seminar: Understanding How Prayer Works
September 25th – Women’s Bible Study Starts
September 29th – Cornerstone Youth Night
October 6th – Super Sunday
October 18th-20th – Women’s Retreat
October 26th – Harvest Festival/100th Anniversary Celebration
November 3rd – Super Sunday
December 7th – Christmas Merriment/Sweet Celebration
December 8th – Super Sunday
September 8th – Intro to Cornerstone & Family Meeting
September 15th – Seminar: Understanding How Prayer Works
September 25th – Women’s Bible Study Starts
September 29th – Cornerstone Youth Night
October 6th – Super Sunday
- Intro to Cornerstone, 1pm
- Walking with God: Bible, 1pm
- Politics Sermon Series Discussion Group, 1pm
- Vocation Cohort, 3pm
October 18th-20th – Women’s Retreat
October 26th – Harvest Festival/100th Anniversary Celebration
November 3rd – Super Sunday
- Intro to Cornerstone, 1pm
- Walking with God: Prayer, 1pm
- Politics Sermon Series Discussion Group, 1pm
- Vocation Cohort, 3pm
December 7th – Christmas Merriment/Sweet Celebration
December 8th – Super Sunday
- Intro to Cornerstone, 1pm
- Walking with God: Heart Work, 1pm
- Politics Sermon Series Discussion Group, 1pm
- Vocation Cohort, 3pm