|  | | Cornerstone Spotlight | Welcome to Cornerstone!
God is always doing great things! Here are a few updates Tracy Bowers, Director of Outreach, wanted to share with you about Northern Kenya.
Last week, a well project was dedicated in Northern Kenya through our partnership with Genesis Waters. Many months ago, several village elders walked 21.75 miles to inform our ministry partner about the dire need for clean water in this village called Hafare. Now, they have only a two-minute walk from their homes to access clean water! A team from Cornerstone Church was in this village last fall when the original drilling began. In addition to providing physical water, audio bibles in the Rendille language were also shared with community members. The audio recording of the Rendille New Testament is available thanks to donations from our past Christmas Offerings.
Additionally, 10 books of the Old Testament in the Rendille language were dedicated in both written and audio formats. Cornerstone funded the recording of seven of these with the 2023 Christmas Offering, while the other three were funded from other sources. A woman who graduated from the literacy class, for which we've provided literacy materials, was the first to read from the written Old Testament in the Rendille language!
Praise God for all He's doing through our partnerships around the world! | | | | | | | Beyond the Weekend
Looking to dig deeper during the week? Our teaching team releases a new podcast episode every week to help you unpack the weekend message. Check out the next “Beyond the Weekend” episode on our podcast, available anywhere you listen! | |
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| | Join the Prayer Text Community!
Text #goodlife to 616.236.6731 to join the Prayer Text Community for our new series "Redefined." | Happening This Week
Sunday, May 5 9:30a 84 SW Worship 10:00a HH Worship 10:00a HH MS/HS Students 11:00a 84 SW Worship 11:00a SW MS/HS Students 11:30a HH Guatemala Team 12:30p SW Baptism Celebration 6:00p 84 CSM High School
Monday, May 6 5:30p SW Reboot
Tuesday, May 7 6:30p 84 Men's Group 6:30p SW Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00p 84 Torah Club
Wednesday, May 8 4:00p 84 Mobile Food Pantry 6:00p SW Hand2Hand Packing 6:30p HH Men's Group 6:30p SW GriefShare 6:30p 84 CSM Middle School
Thursday, May 9 6:30a 84 Men's Group 6:30p SW Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30p 84 Women Connect 6:30p ALL Worship Team Rehearsal 7:00p 84 Haven Young Adults
Friday, May 10 6:30a SW Men's Group
Saturday, May 11 7:00a 84 4:10 Men's Group |  |  | Need Food Assistance?
Join us at the 84th St. Campus on Wednesday, May 8, for our mobile food pantry. Distribution starts at 4pm at the North Entrance. This convenient drive-through experience ensures a no-contact process while offering a wide variety of nutritious food. Fill your pantry or fridge with fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and delicious baked goods.
Want to help? Please arrive at 3:30pm and use Entrance B (office entrance). |
|  | Cornerstone Women Connect on May 9
Join us on Thursday, May 9 at the 84th St. Campus from 6:30-8pm for our next gathering! We’re hosting a Women's Empowerment Self-Defense Course designed to teach women of any size how to defend themselves against common chokes, grabs, bear hugs, and other attacks often used by aggressors big or small.
This course is led by local business owner Ray Shonk, a certified National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) Master Trainer and a certified Master Instructor of Tai Chi from the America Tai Chi & Qigong Association. This class is for any woman 18 and over. Registration is limited to 50 people. | |
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| |  | Love INC SKC Progressive Prayer Event
Join members of over a dozen churches on Saturday, May 11, from 9:30-10:30am at Grace Reformed Church (3330 Burlingame Ave SW, Wyoming) for a time of collective intercession! It is a powerful experience to pray with and for each other.
There will be prayer stations and guides set up for you - all you need to do is attend. Plan to stay for refreshments and fellowship after and meet others from the Love INC SKC partnership of churches. | |
|  | Hymn Sing and Ice Cream on May 13
Every month we host a gathering at the 84th St. Campus called “Hymn Sing and Ice Cream” from 6:30-8pm. This enjoyable evening features a talented piano accompanist and song leader guiding us through cherished, timeless hymns.
Mark your calendar for our next gathering on Monday, May 13. We hope you join us and bring a friend or neighbor along! | |
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| |  | SALT Retired+ May Luncheon
Join us for an inspiring luncheon on Wednesday, May 15 from 12-2pm at the 84th St. Campus.
Come experience a powerful testimony of faith and survival with missionaries Herb and Linda Gregg. In 1998, during their mission in Dagestan in the tumultuous Caucasus region of Russia, Herb was abducted and held hostage for 231 days by Islamic extremists. Herb and Linda's story is not just about survival, but a profound testimony to the limitless power of God and how faith can guide us through the most challenging moments of our lives.
Don't miss this remarkable story of courage, faith, and hope. | |
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| |  | Cornerstone Men’s Corner on May 16
All men ages 16+ are invited to join the men of Cornerstone for a time to hang out, explore faith from different perspectives, and have some real and down-to-earth conversations at the next Men’s Corner event on Thursday, May 16 at the 84th St. Campus. Dinner will be available at 6:30pm, and programming starts at 7pm.
Pastor Steve Place of Faith Community Church of West Michigan will speak a message to the men. No sign up, just show up! | |
|  | Are You a Working Mom Looking for Community?
The Village is a group for working moms to connect and build relationships with other moms who just get it! They meet every month on the 3rd Saturday from 10-11:30am.
The next Village event will be at the South Wyoming Campus on Saturday, May 18. Bring your kids and join us for a time of connection and conversation. No registration required, just show up! | |
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| |  | Looking to Learn More About Cornerstone and Get Plugged In?
Starting Point is for you! This short class is taught by your campus pastor and will help you learn a little more about Cornerstone, plus discover ways to get connected with other people and grow in your relationship with Jesus.
Join us on Sunday, May 19 after the 10am service at the Heritage Hill Campus, or after the 11am service at the 84th St. Campus or South Wyoming Campus. Families are welcome, and a light lunch will be served! Please register by Wednesday, May 15, to help us with planning the food. | |
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| |  | The Global Leadership Summit – Early Bird Tickets Available Until May 8
Join us this August for the Global Leadership Summit at Cornerstone Church! Gain insights on effective leadership, team-building, and community impact under this year's theme, “Equipping You to Design Your Tomorrow.” You’ll have the opportunity to hear from speakers such as Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, Disability Advocate, and Bestselling Author; Craig Groeschel, Founder and Senior Pastor of Life.Church; and Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, former Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Duke University, among many others.
The Summit will be simulcast live on August 8-9 at the 84th St. Campus. Grab your tickets now with early bird pricing until May 8! Use referral code "HOSTGLS24" for extra savings. Light snacks provided. Volunteer slots are also available. | |
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|  |  | Help End Homelessness With Family Promise
Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for families experiencing homelessness. Become a vital part of Cornerstone's Family Promise Week, taking place from May 19-26, when we’ll host 4-5 families at the 84th St. Campus.
There are numerous ways to get involved. You can provide food, be an overnight host, assist with setting up and tearing down, or even do laundry. Click below to learn more or sign up to help! | |
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| |  | MEGA Kids Camp Volunteers Needed
The 20th Anniversary of MEGA Kids Camp is coming this summer from June 17-20! We will be throwing quite the party! There are many ways to get involved, but right now, our biggest need is for small group leaders. Come have a blast with us each evening from 6-8:30pm at the 84th St. Campus!
Students entering 8th grade or older may also volunteer. We will provide childcare for infants through young 5’s for those who are serving. | |
|  | Help Feed Hungry Kids with Hand2Hand
Because 1 in 5 kids in West Michigan doesn't get enough to eat, Hand2Hand of Cornerstone exists to provide weekend food assistance to nearly 400 kids who need it during the school year!
It’s easy to help! This summer we are collecting items that will help stock the shelves so that we can start feeding kids as quickly as possible when school starts again in the fall. We're collecting donations of gallon-sized Ziploc bags, canned chicken (4.5 oz), granola or fruit and grain bars, microave popcorn, fruit cups (4 oz), snack kits, or breakfast kits. | |
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|  |  | New GriefShare Support Group Starting Soon
GriefShare is a place where a caring group of peers understands your grief journey, when others may not. You’re welcome to join at your own pace and comfort, and you’ll be deeply cared for no matter what.
Our next group is starting this May! Join us on Wednesdays at the South Wyoming Campus, starting May 8 through July 31, from 6:30-8pm. The cost is $20, which includes a workbook, and scholarships are available. | |
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|  | | Student Sunday
Join us for Student Sunday on May 19 at any of our worship services as we celebrate our Class of 2024 graduates!
If you’d like to have your high school graduate included in a slideshow, please email Amber Barr with a photo and the school they’re graduating from by Monday, May 6. | |
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| | | Middle School Messy Game Night
All current middle schoolers are invited to Messy Game Night on Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30-8pm at the 84th St. Campus. Get ready for a night filled with messy outdoor games and lots of fun! Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and consider bringing something to protect the seats on your ride home. |
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|  | |  | | | Whether you’re new or here all the time, take a second and Check In! We appreciate knowing how you are joining us – are you online or in our building? Is this your first time or are you here weekly? It helps us care for those at Cornerstone and is an easy way to ask for prayer, assistance, ask questions, change your contact info, and more. We hope you check-in monthly. | |
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| 84th St. Campus
Sundays: 9:30 & 11am
1675 84th St. SE
Heritage Hill Campus
Sundays: 10am
48 Lafayette Ave. SE
South Wyoming Campus
Sundays: 9:30 & 11am
2730 56th St. SW
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616.698.3170
1675 84th St. SE | | |
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