“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 12:4 (NRSVue)
One of the joys of being the church is seeing what happens when people bring their gifts together.
This Sunday, October 18, at 4 p.m., we will experience that here at Cornerstone, as we host our cluster Charge Conference.
There has already been a lot of care poured into this gathering. Ruben Aponte, our Worship Leader, has invited a few friends to join him in providing music for our district’s worship. Our tech team, has been working hard to help everything run smoothly, and our hosting and hospitality volunteers are preparing to welcome our neighbors. Paul’s words remind us that these different gifts come from the same Spirit. Each person’s contribution helps make room for others to encounter God.
I will offer a welcome, we will share in worship through music, and our District Superintendent, Vidalis Lopez, will bring a message. We will also receive a special offering supporting Zoe Empowers and C.R.O.S. Ministries. Along with our conference business, we will have the opportunity to worship and give alongside fellow United Methodists from churches in our area.
That is our connection at work. We belong to a church family that reaches beyond Cornerstone, and gathering together helps us experience those relationships firsthand. We can encourage one another and discover how our shared gifts support ministry beyond what any congregation could do alone.
I hope you will come and help represent Cornerstone. When you arrive, please be sure to sign the Cornerstone attendance sheet. Whether you have a volunteer assignment or are coming to worship, you can help someone feel welcome through a smile, a conversation, or a little help finding their way.
I am grateful for everyone’s help this Sunday. Y’all have so much to offer, and I look forward to sharing this afternoon of worship and connection with you.
Grace and peace,