Lord, I Want to See

 

Mark 10:47
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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Welcome to Cornerstone
April 28, 2024

Weekly Service Schedule
Sunday

 9:00 am - Sunday Morning Bible Study

10:00 am - Praise & Worship Service
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 7:00 pm - Sunday Evening Bible Study

 

Wednesday
7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Bible Study—Life of Christ

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Every Day

Read God's Word every day. Pray for understanding, and ask His help to live it.
Pray for Pastor Jim, our deacon Eddie N., and for one another.
Pray and ask God to guide our Local, National, and World Leaders.
Pray for our U.S. military deployed overseas, stationed in U.S., and for our Vets.

Pray for Israel. Pray for the return of the Hostages. Pray for peace.

Pray for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Pray for Christians everywhere, being persecuted for their faith in Christ.
Pray for the Lord’s protection upon our schools, students, and teachers.
Pray for the Bible Studies and Services at the Jail and Juvenile Center.
Pray for God's continued blessing on the many Ministries of Cornerstone.

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Coming Events
* May 5th is our next Fellowship Sunday Luncheon.
* May 12th - 21st Annual Cornerstone FaithWalk. Interested? Talk to Pastor Jim and Sign Up.

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The Joash Chest - Offering for Building Repairs, Etc.

* Offerings given in the Joash Chest last Sunday totaled $20.00 - Thank you!

A Note from Pastor Jim

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* Next Sunday is Fellowship Sunday Luncheon. Lucy is making baked ham and au gratin potatoes. Please bring a fully prepared—ready to serve dish to help fill out the menu. Suggested items to bring: a hot casserole, salad, vegetable, veggie or fruit tray, chips & dip, or a dessert. You’re invited.

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* Our Special Mission Offering raised $1,206.00 for Gideons. Thank you!

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* Pastor Jim will be telling us about this years FaithWalk fundraiser. Sign up today.

* Please be praying for these people who are in need of healing.  Members:  Anna G, Barbara M, Delores M, Denise A, Dennis E, Emma H, Florence K, Gene K, Joy M, Maye C, Phillip Mc, Phyllis M, Roy Sw, and Tina L. ~ Family & Friends: Allie S, Bob L, Boyd H, Brielle P, Brit, Butch S, Carroll D, Dean V, Deb D, Dorothy F, Ed M, Fred F, Greg S, Hope O, Hunter S, Ingrid M, Jacob S, Janet M, Jean N, Jillian M, Joan M, JoAnne B, Katherine Mc, Kate M, Kathie T, Legend H, Lisa R, Liz M, Lorretta R, Mary Jane S, Mary Mc, Mary V, Michael G, Peggy M, Riley W, Roxie J, Ryan W, Sam F, Sarah G, Sharon Mc, Susie J, Sylvia R, Thomas W, & Victor A.

* Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!
With Love, Pastor Jim and Charlie

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Weekly Devotional

 

Mercy for the Blind - by Alistair Beg

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Mark 10:47  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth,

he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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Blind Bartimaeus sat in complete blackness. He could hear the crowd, the movement, the jibber-jabber of people speaking. He could hear the hullabaloo that signaled that Jesus of Nazareth was somewhere out there in the darkness, but he was unable to see Him. Recognizing that this might be his only chance to get Jesus’ attention, in desperation he shouted out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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The simplicity and clarity of Bartimaeus’ request was a testimony to his faith; it indicated that he actually believed that Jesus was able to do what he was asking. By God’s grace, blind Bartimaeus saw what countless others had missed: he saw that in Jesus he could find God’s mercy. And when Jesus then addressed his need, Bartimaeus and all who observed the encounter understood that his faith was the reason for his cure. But Bartimaeus never made the mistake of thinking that all he really needed was his physical sight. That is why, as soon as he received his sight from Jesus, he “followed him on the way” (Mark 10:52).

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In this encounter we see a microcosm of the whole gospel. The Bible often uses blindness as a metaphor for the predicament of men and women. For example, the apostle Paul says, “The god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ,” (2 Corinthians 4:4); and Jesus Himself said, “I came into this world, that those who do not see may see” (John 9:39). And earlier in Mark’s Gospel, we read that even though the disciples were following Jesus, they still did not see and understand all that He was teaching them, so He asked, “Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear?” (Mark 8:18).

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How, then, are the blind made to see? Just as Bartimaeus was: by going to Jesus and calling out to Him for mercy, asking for the loving forgiveness, and new life that only He can provide. You will never know Jesus Christ as a reality in your life until you know Him as a necessity. We all need Him. That is a truth we each need to grasp in order to enjoy the first day of our new life following Him; but it is also a truth we need to remember in order to go on through our lives still following Him.

 

In whatever way you require mercy right now, look at Him with the God-given eyes of faith and simply ask. The good news is that Jesus still hears, Jesus still cares, Jesus still stops, Jesus still listens, and Jesus still saves. 

Thank you Lord Jesus!

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(You can find most of the devotions posted on our site at www.crosswalk.com/devotionals)

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