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May 4th – Monday ManDay

 Location this Monday: Church Foyer around Round Tables6:30-8:30PMTeaching, discussion, games, snacks Theme: “Man as Tender Warrior” Things coming down the pike:May 18th – Outing at Shooting Range – **NOTE – Updated Time and Location Change**     6:30-8PM – Hawkeye Wildlife Area shooting range – 2200 Amana Road NW, Swisher, IA, 52338   (Please meet at church between 5:55/6 for a carpool leaving […]

Pastor Post: April 23, 2026

Dear Church Family, Would you do two things for me as you read this post?  #1: Would you read through it and put any of the various opportunities that relate to you on your calendar?  #2: Also, would you please pray for each item as you go? Be encouraged by this reminder on prayer from […]

Next Monday ManDay – April 20th

 Join us this Monday (4/20) for our first Monday ManDay outing!6:30-8:30PMTopic: WoodworkingLocation: Paul Hansmann’s workshop – 5970 Woodbridge Crst, Marion, IA 52302-9572Activities: Learn about different saws, see some woodworking demos, snacks and dude-time.  Upcoming Monday Man-Day Events:May 4th – Man as Tender Warrior (@Church Building)May 18th – Outing at Shooting Range – **NOTE – Updated Time and Location […]

Pastor Post: March 27, 2026

Dear Church Family, In late 19th century England, the city of Manchester is known as an industrial center. Factories fill the sky with smoke and the rivers with pollution. Tens of thousand rush to the city for employment, but this leads to overcrowded tenement apartments lacking good ventilation. Amid the burgeoning city, many souls fall through […]

March 8 – Baptism and Lord’s Supper Class

1. Do you know why Jesus Christ ordained baptism and the Lord’s Supper as the markers for Christians for 2,000 years?  (If not, join us for the class, “Signs and Seals — Baptism and the Lord’s Supper” this Sunday @11AM) 2. Have you ever received baptism by immersion to profess saving faith in Jesus Christ?  (If no, […]

Ministry launch…store launch…fall launch 8/25/25

Hello dear church family, This morning, per annual tradition, we lined up our 4 kiddos and snapped a first-day picture. The school year is underway for many. Lord Jesus, walk with our elementary, middle school, high school, college-bound, and freshly launched young adults. May they cling to what is good, hate what is evil, and in […]

Pastor Post: 8/14/25

Dear Church Family, Where would two little pigs be if it weren’t for that wise brother who not only built a house of bricks but opened the door when his brothers were in need? Though you might not like the comparison, I hope we can all become more like that wise old pig. Serve God where He […]

Facility Update Pledge Goal Met!

Church Family,  I’m excited to let you know that we have reached our goal for the pledges for the front facade building project.  $156,232.65 was raised.  Thanks for your generosity.  It touches my heart that so many of you gave significant amounts of money. I’m reminded of Pastor Matt’s last sermon series in Malachi.  Malachi 3:10 says: “Bring the whole […]

On the passing of John MacArthur (Pastor Matt reflection)

Dear Church Family, The Bible commends us to honor faithful workers, and so I felt compelled to write about my appreciation for Pastor John MacArthur who met his maker yesterday. (Click this link – “In Memory of JMac”) If you don’t know Pastor John well, you might appreciate the eulogy given by Southern Baptist Seminary President Al […]

Pastor Post: 7/10/2025

Brothers and sisters in Christ, What makes Cornerstone tick? Why did Cornerstone begin serving Marion 25 years ago? Saints like Tony and Lisa Weber wanted to love their neighbors. They wanted to raise their kids to know and follow Jesus. They desired a local church that would faithfully teach God’s Word in order to be ready […]