We are United in Christ Jesus  ​​

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John 17:22-23
And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23) I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. [NKJV]

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 Welcome to Cornerstone 
August 02, 2026

 Weekly Service Schedule 
Sunday

  9:00 am - Sunday Morning Bible Study - Pastor Gregg is teaching on Genesis Chapter 1 - Creation

10:00 am - Communion, Praise & Worship Service

Sermon by Pastor Gregg Clemons.
* Can’t be here?  Watch our livestream on Facebook. 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

 7:00 pm - Sunday Evening Bible Study - Pastor Gregg is teaching a class on Church History.

Wednesday
7:00 pm - Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Book of Ephesians -  Pastor Gregg

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Every Day

Read God's Word daily and try to live the way the Lord is showing you.
Pray for Pastor Gregg Clemons, our Leadership Team, and one another.
Pray for God to guide and protect 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 Ukraine. Pray for an end to the Conflict with Iran.
Pray for Christians who are suffering persecution for their faith.
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 ​​​​​​​

* August 16th is our next Mission Sunday. (TransWorld Radio)​

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 The Joash Chest - Offering for Building Repairs, Etc. 

​* Offerings given in the Joash Chest last Sunday totaled $61.00 - Thank you!

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* Today is our Fellowship Sunday Luncheon. You are invited to stay after this Morning’s Service to enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon. All the food being served was prepared by the families of our Church and the chicken is from Cub Foods. Stay, eat, fellowship, and enjoy.

* Our prayer list is being updated. Older listings will soon be removed. Let me know what names you know for sure should be removed or added to our list of people in need of physical healing. Thank you.

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* Please pray for these people on our list for healing. ~ Members: Anna G, Barb M, Bob S, Carol R, Christine A, Darlene L, Dennis E, Mary H, Maye C, Mickey L, Phyllis M, Roy Sw, Sharon T, & Vic H. ~ Family & Friends: Barb An, Barb K, Dan B, Darren S, Eddy U, Ellie H, George W, Gloria M, Janet M, Jean N, Jessica K, Joan M, Joanne B, John T, Judy S, Julian D, Kathie T, Louise S, Margaret S, Mary Jane S, Michael G, Michelle V, Mike J, Nancy C, Paul M, Peggy M, Sam F, Sandy R, Sarah G, Skylar A, Steve S, Susie J, Terry S, & Thor S. Thank you.  Thank you!​

* Thank you to all our volunteers. We couldn't do it without you!​

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*  Yours in Christ, Charlie Bzoskie

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 Devotion of the Week ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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The Power of Unity - by Dr. Paul J. Palma

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John 17:22–23 I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. (NLT)

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Team sports cultivate wonderful values that carry over into other areas of life. We encourage our children in their athletic pursuits. Our son plays soccer. One of our girls runs track, and the other is a gymnast. The physical activity is good for a growing kid, but sports are a terrific opportunity to gain experience in teamwork. While runners may strive for their PBR (personal best running time), and gymnasts take part in individual competitions, both sports celebrate the best overall team score. Team success is only possible when each member of the squad collaborates with the others. There is no I in team. Teammates push one another to excel, cheer for one another to do their best, and rejoice together when victory is achieved.

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Teamwork stands or falls on unity. At the conclusion of Jesus’ parting words of consolation to His disciples on the eve of the crucifixion, He prayed to His Father in heaven that they would press on towards unity.

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I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. (John 17:22–23, NLT)

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Jesus’ prayer offers assurance that the disciples’ witness to the world would flourish through unity. Although He was soon leaving them to be with His Father above, through the Spirit of truth (John 16:13), He would remain with them and even dwell “in them.” The disciples could look forward to unity with Jesus and experiencing the same unity with one another. This prayer of Jesus meant that the disciples were to live and function as a team—and that their teamwork would resound as a testimony to God’s love for the world.

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Christian unity is the foremost vehicle of evangelism. Maybe you’re not on a sports team. You can build teamwork into every sphere of life, including your family, workplace, and local church. When the people of God join together, they powerfully communicate God’s love. God calls each of us to make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace (Ephesians. 4:3). We need not be blind to our differences—they are what make us unique—but each has a responsibility to reach beyond those differences, embracing the unity and peace of Christian teamwork.

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Lord, help me lead as an example of unity and peace, and thereby show others Your love. I admit that my differences often set me at odds even with my brothers and sisters in You. Today, I lay hold of the “perfect unity” You desire for us so that the world may see the love of Your Spirit in our midst. Amen. 

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For Further Reading: Psalm 139:1-24, Psalm 125:2
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(You can find most of the devotions posted on our site at www.crosswalk.com/devotionals)

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God bless your faithfulness.

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