Pastor Post: 9/8/22

Cornerstone Family, In Colossians 1:28, the Apostle Paul gives a sort of personal mission statement. He writes, “[Jesus Christ] is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” Paul more than anyone wanted people to be saved from God’s wrath, but he was not content with […]

Sabbatical Reflection #3

Church Family, Recall what I said yesterday: We’re of the dust; let us remain forever humble. We have the breath of God in us; oh, such an exalted position.  I’m including my 3rd installment of sabbatical reflections. Also, please sign up for the September 17 Multiplication Conference: https://bit.ly/3AvDHeg And, if you’d lift up our elder team […]

Pastor Post: 8/18/22

Dear Church, You’ve been hearing a lot from me lately, so let me be brief. #1: I GREATLY desire everyone at Cornerstone to commit to attend our September 17th Multiplication Conference. It’s a short day, 9AM-3:30PM. It’s a special opportunity for our church to experience together. You can sign up today online at this site: https://bit.ly/3AvDHeg Or you […]

Sabbatical Reflection #2

Dear Church Family, It was a sweet reunion yesterday; I loved hearing your voices praise our Almighty Creator and King. (Feel free to read through the reflection from my second month of sabbatical…) Also, here’s a quick meditation and word of encouragement. As many of us are preparing for the relaunch of fall schooling, ministries, […]

Pastor Matt is Back from His Sabbatical

Dear Church Family, With great joy and anticipation, I got up this morning. With hope, I return to serve. Still, I wish I was farther along in my spiritual journey, wish I had a purer heart, and o how I long to be free of the weight of lingering sin. That I’ve made any progress […]

Pastor Post: May 4, 2022

Dear Church, I loved our worship, meal, and meeting this past Sunday. What a rich reminder of God’s many mercies on us. Also, for a brief word of encouragement you can check out this recent pastor encouragement video: https://youtu.be/aMd10py0_CQ Please support these upcoming opportunities with your presence and prayers: 1) Giving to Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center. More […]

Mother/Baby Drive for Bridgehaven Pregnancy Center

Cornerstone is sponsoring a Mother/Baby Drive for Bridgehaven Pregnancy Center from May 1 to 22nd. Since 1983, Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center has offered compassion, hope, and help in the circumstances before, during, and after pregnancy in the Cedar Rapids area. We serve both women and men and our services are always free and confidential. Some of our services include: Before Relational & […]

An Opportunity for Courtesy (4/12/22)

Cornerstone Church,I’m excited to worship with you this Holy Week. We have a few different opportunities to gather (see them below), but first, can I ask a favor of you?Would you please park far and sit close this Friday night (Good Friday Service @6PM) and Sunday morning (8:30AM breakfast/9:25AM service)?First, would you park far from […]

Pastor Post: 4/7/22

Church family, Where do you go when you feel like you don’t measure up? Sinned to much? Failed too often? Achieved so little? The heart cries, “I’m not the parent I need to be.” Jesus says, “It is finished.” “My career isn’t what I hoped it would be.” Jesus says, “It is finished.” “Others are so much more […]

Knock It Down (Debt Reduction Opportunity)

Church Family, The elders are asking everyone to prayerfully consider giving to debt reduction in April.  The campaign is called “Knock it Down”.  We would like to pay down a large portion of our mortgage starting in April with giving going into next year.  Please submit a pledge card no later than May 1 (https://cornerstone-marion.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/KNOCK-IT-DOWN-PLEDGE-CARD-SINGLE-1.pdf). Please prayerfully consider what […]

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