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 […]
Building Improvement Pledge Update – 7/8/25
Hello Church family, What a joy it is to be able to serve the living God and be part of his local church. I’m humbled to serve on our elder board. I want you to know that you’re constantly in our prayers – as I hope you are always praying for our church body as well. […]
Risen Hope Church Pastor Search Process Update!!
Dear Cornerstone Church, Thank you for your many prayers for our church plant and sister church for God’s wisdom in their next pastor…BIG NEWS to REPORT and keep praying. Risen Hope Church is pleased to invite Keith Knight as the candidate to become its pastor. He is currently an associate pastor at Stonebridge Church in […]
Moving forward on Facility Update and Maintenance
Dear Church Family. At the congregational meeting last night the members voted by an overwhelming majority (95%) to improve the front of our building. I’m thankful for the unity expressed in our body these past several weeks. Between now and Sunday July 13 we will collect pledges for the project. We need $150,000 in pledges […]
Pastor Post: 6/12/2025
Church family, Please take a moment this Sunday to love on Pastor Gary and Patsy before they step away for 5 weeks. Thank him for his many investments in our church body. He leads our worship ministry with grace. He supports our small groups and the mission teams with love. He shepherds his small […]
6/16 6:30PM Congregational Meeting Information
Dear Members of Cornerstone Church, This serves as the second notice of a special business meeting to vote on moving forward with the Building Maintenance and Improvements project. The draft agenda of the meeting appears below. Cornerstone Church Congregational Meeting Monday June 16, 2025, 6:30pm at the church building (***NOTE THE TIME CHANGE***) […]
Pastor Post
Pastor Post (5/14/2025) Church family, The Catholic Church recently elected a new pope. For them, the pope is the “vicar of Christ,” a term which means the pope dispenses the mercies of God through His blessings, the appointment of bishops, and ultimately bestows God’s grace in the giving of “sacraments” (the Lord’s Supper, baptism, etc.) […]
Facade Project
Facade Project (4/10/2025) Dear church family, If you aren’t aware, we’ve had a team working on a possible design for the front facade. They’ve worked with an architect on a design and now have an estimate from a contractor. Please offer feedback and consider attending the leadership summit Monday or hear more about the potential project […]