Announcements and Order of Service - Sunday, September 3, 2023
CBC,
There is a kind of religious activity that is dangerous. One thing that makes it so dangerous is that it has the appearance of wisdom but is in reality foolish. This Sunday we are going to begin to look at Luke 11:37–54 where Jesus reveals what that kind of false religion looks like. By considering what he says about the Pharisees and lawyers, we will learn what makes it so foolish and why we must take care to avoid it.
Please pray that we will be transformed by God’s Word.
There is nothing more valuable than truth and nothing sadder than hearing truth and not benefiting from it.
Step one for all of us is to remember what is happening when God’s Word is preached and to ask God for help as we listen.
Joshua
Parents:
For the younger children this Sunday, you can have them listen for the word: “Pharisees” To encourage them, Marda will have some treats afterward.
Announcements
Missions Spotlight. This month we are praying for the people of Yemen. Check out the Missions Board and bulletin for more information and prayer requests.
Cornerstone Bible Institute. Returns on Wednesday, September 6th at 7 p.m!
Women of the Word. September 9 at 9 a.m. A time of encouragement and fellowship for all ladies 12 and up and guests. Light refreshments are provided.
Membership Class, September 10 at 9 a.m in the Upper Room. If you are curious about membership at CBC, don’t miss the first week of our membership class with Pastor Joshua! (For those wishing to continue in the membership process, the class will last eight weeks.) Questions? Please contact James Lee or Adam Bakonis.
Communion Lunch and Members Meeting. September 17th, 12:30-2:30pm. There will be no Equipping Hour because we will have our quarterly members meeting after communion lunch. Members please plan on being there; guests are welcome to stay.
Family Matters is back! https://www.cornerstoneoc.com/ministry/Podcast This week, Pastor Joshua spoke on cultivating a personal relationship with God.
Ministry Highlight: Set-Up Team. This behind-the-scenes ministry exists to serve the saints so that they can hear from God in HIs Word and encourage one another. Among other responsibilities, the team sets up and tears down the tents, tables, overflow seating, outdoor speakers and television and the monthly lunch tables and tents. To learn more how you can help, please contact Dennis Chang.
Sunday Pre-Service Prayer. Please join us on Sunday mornings from 8:15–8:45am in the Upper Room (except for Sundays when we have Church-Wide Prayer during Equipping Hour).
Life Groups. God’s people meeting in homes to share a meal and fellowship. Meet once or twice a month across Orange County. Everyone is invited to participate. For more information, please contact Francis Orejudos.
Transformation Group. These are small groups designed to help each other grow in Christ through prayer, time in God's Word, and accountability. Everyone is invited to participate. For more information, please contact Francis Orejudos.
Equipping Hour @ 9:00 AM
“Walk Worthy of Your High Calling,” Part 2 of 3.
Please join our Missionary Joshua Lee as he teaches on gentleness this week from Ephesians 4! (Last week’s challenging session on humility can be found on our website here.)
Sunday Morning Worship Service @ 10:30 AM
Order of Service
Welcome and Call to Worship
Singing
- How Great Thou Art
- Grace and Peace
- My Worth Is Not in What I Own
Announcements
Scripture Reading – Genesis 45
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon – The Deadly Danger of False Religion, Part 1 – Luke 11:37–42
Singing