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Happy New Year 2014

Happy New Year 2014

Happy New Year from your family and friends at Cornerstone! Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil…

Human Flourishing

Sunday School Class – Human Flourishing

Our Human Flourishing Sunday School class discusses stories from the Bible and contemporary life to inform and encourage, focusing on useful and practical ideas. This Sunday we begin a new series on finances and work. The class meets in the Science Room after refreshments.

[Youth Ministry] Christmas Around the World

Join your friends on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm for an awesome time as we see Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights. For 72 years the Museum of Science and Industry has presented this amazing display. Details to come. Questions? Contact Luke Hampton.

Alliance Year End Offering

You can join with the greater Alliance family next Sunday and Dec 15 to BE LIGHT to those whose lives are darkened by the effects of sin and who lack the true knowledge of their Savior. Donations will be taken for the end of year offering which goes to the Alliance Great Commission Fund (GCF) and CAMA to support Alliance workers here…

Advent

[Sermon Series] Praying For Christmas – An Unexpected Conversation

Next Sunday, Dec. 1, begins our Advent series: Praying For Christmas – An Unexpected Conversation. End of the year work pressures, gift buying, exams, decorations, parties, and burning up your unused vacation can easily become our focus in this season. For Christians, the season of Advent is a time to prepare for the celebration of…

Second Saturday Christmas Hangout

[Men’s Ministry] Second Saturday – Christmas Hangout

It’s hard to imagine that the Christmas season is already upon us, which unfortunately for some is a time of the year that is fraught with busyness. It can be so easy for us to get swept up in all the hustle and bustle, that we forget to kick back and enjoy what Christmas is…

Wearable Art Class

[Women’s Ministry] Wearable Art Class

All Cornerstone women and their friends are invited to join us from 4:30 pm – 6 pm on Saturday, November 23 at Gallery’s Choice in Downers Grove to create a glass pendant necklace for only $19 (the usual cost is $49). Included are two hours of instruction, all materials, and personal help. Carpooling will be…

Cooking with Robert

[Youth Ministry] Cooking with Robert Sunday 11/10

Breakfast on a Sunday afternoon! Nothing starts the day off right better than a good breakfast. Pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes: want to learn how to make them? Answer these sought after mysteries of the universe: What’s in a batter? More eggs or none? Milk or water? What to do when butter and syrup just…

Don't forget to fall back

Daylight Savings Time ends Nov 3

Daylight Savings Time officially ends at 2 am, Nov 3 this year so don’t forget to “fall back” tonight. Set those clocks one hour back before going to bed and we’ll see you at church on time!

[Men’s Ministry] Second Saturday – Fall Basketball Tourney

Calling all men, You are all invited to shoot some hoops with us at our Fall Basketball Event on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Daystar School Gym located at 1550 S. State St. Chicago, IL. With basketball season around the corner, what better way to get in the basketball spirit than to get out on the court and…

Chad Smith

Why You Need to Get Mad

This Sunday, Chad Smith, Assistant to the District Superintendent of the Alliance Midwest District, will be preaching the sermon “Why You Need to Get Mad” based on Ephesians 4:26 and 1 Samuel 17. Join us this Sunday at 9:30 am for worship and to hear this message from our guest speaker.

Women in Touch Lunch

[Women’s Ministry] Women in Touch Lunch

The Women’s Ministry invites all Cornerstone women and guests for a time of relaxing fellowship over lunch immediately after Sunday School next Sunday, October 20. We will carpool to Ahjoomah’s Apron Korean Restaurant (218 W. Cermak Rd., next to the fire station) to eat and visit from approximately 1 pm–3 pm. Cost for lunch and…