Discipleship is what we do.
We are disciples of Jesus and being a disciple means being a disciple-maker. It’s part of the package. Disciple-making is something every single Christian seeks to do. Therefore every single Christian needs to think a lot about discipleship!
This Sunday, we are going to look at Luke 9 and go back to the starting line.
Jesus says that anyone who wants to be his disciple needs to deny themselves, pick up their cross and follow Him. But how can we evaluate whether or not we really understand what it means to do that?
I am going to give you three specific examples that will help you understand what that looks like in real life.
It’s going to be shocking. It could be revolutionary. Honestly, I can’t wait.
Joshua
For the younger children this Sunday, you can have them listen for the word: “disciple”. To encourage them, Marda will have some treats afterward.
VBS Volunteer Meeting. This Sunday at 1 p.m. VBS is a Children’s Ministry event on the evenings of June 26–29 for kids entering Transitional Kindergarten to 6th Grade in the Fall of 2023. Please use this link to register.
Men’s Breakfast. Saturday, May 27th, 7:30 a.m. The men will be discussing how we can glorify God as men in our relationships with women and children. And we will be eating Jim’s breakfast.
Save the Date! Three of our missionaries and their families (Joshua & Julie Lee, S & A, Jeena Lim) are returning on furlough this summer. Please mark your calendars and join us for these events. Additional details will be forthcoming.
Missions Spotlight. This month we are praying for the People of India. Check out the Missions Board for additional prayer cards.
Angels Game. Mark your calendar! Thursday, August 3rd vs the Seattle Mariners. Tickets will be $8 and available for purchase soon.
Cornerstone Bible Institute. CBI will be on break for the summer. Pastor Joshua’s teaching and resources can also be found here.
Studying and Teaching the Bible (Women). This summer the women of the church are invited to join a study focused on the fundamental principles for studying and teaching the Bible. We will meet on Mondays from 7:30–9:30 p.m. to go through the First Principles Women's Course produced by the Simeon Trust (June 5, 12, 19; July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7). There will be 2–3 hours of homework each week; during our time together we will discuss the homework and then break into small groups to share the fruit of our study. For more information or to sign up please email Jessie Eng.
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.
Biblical Friendship Podcast. A podcast series with the elders of Cornerstone Bible Church on the book The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship by Jonathan Holmes, where they discuss topics related to biblical friendship, including the theology of friendship, its marks, threats, and the purpose of friendship in the local church.
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Pre-Service Prayer. Sunday mornings in the upper room, 8:15–8:45am. (There will be no pre-service prayer meeting on May 21st because the church will meet at 9 a.m. for corporate prayer.)
Roots Summer Retreat. Save the dates! Junior High and High School. July 28–July 31
Join with God’s people in praying for God’s people and for the advance of God’s Kingdom! Please prepare by spending a few minutes reading through the prayer guide. The highlighted portions will help you meditate at home and be ready to pray on Sunday morning. (Please email me by midnight Saturday night if you'd like to add or update a request.)
Order of Service
Welcome and Call to Worship
Singing
Announcements
Scripture Reading – Genesis 11:1-9; 12:1-20
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon – Picking Up Your Cross in Real Life – Luke 9:57-62
Singing