SUNDAY CELEBRATION Every Sunday morning we meet at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate and grow in our relationship with God and each other! We celebrate God's love and His blessing in our lives. We believe that we can enter into the presence of God as we minister to Him through relevant and contemporary praise and worship. During our Sunday Celebration we also set apart time to hear what God would say to each of us through His Word. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God for us today so all preaching and teaching at Cornerstone is designed to be BIBLICAL, RELEVANT and APPLICABLE to daily life. We also give time for everyone to respond to Jesus Christ and what He is calling us to do and be. We expect God to continue his transforming work in ALL of us as we HEAR and OBEY His Word. The altar is open for ministry as people respond to the Lord.   CELL GROUPS The cell group is the basic unit of the church. In the Bible, we see that the New Testament church met together in the temple courts and from house to house. The cell group is the house-to-house ministry we read about in the New Testament. For that reason, everyone in our church is expected to become part of a cell group. It is where the "one another" ministry takes place in the body. Cell groups are not home Bible studies, prayer meetings, or social events. A cell group meeting is primarily a time for the church to function as the body of Christ, applying the Word to daily life and ministering to one another through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT OUR CELL GROUPS EQUIPPING MINISTRY At Cornerstone we believe that every believer is called to love (minister to) God and love (minister to) others in grace and truth. All believers are called to both experience and reveal the life and love of God. Growing in Christ and being spiritually equipped is an essential part of being a member at Cornerstone. Participation in our weekly worship celebrations, life-giving cell groups, encounters & equipping classes are designed to assist you to be transformed, fulfilled and equipped as a follower of Jesus!   EQUIPPING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: EQUIPPING TRACK: (Life-giving spiritual growth and maturation in purpose & mutual ministry)  Step1: "ENCOUNTER WEEKEND" – (1 weekend) Our Encounter Retreat weekend is for anyone seeking a deeper relationship with God! Our Encounter weekend is exciting, refreshing and in most cases -even life changing! Simply defined: An encounter retreat is a special opportunity for you to encounter God and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ! (Offered every 3-4 months)    Step 2: "Foundations" - (4 + 4 weeks) Our Foundations course is for seekers and potential members. Our text is the Bible and our "Cornerstone Foundations" booklet by Gerald Martin. The first 4 classes are open to anyone who wants to attend (without making a commitment to complete the class) and are conducted for four consecutive Sundays at a luncheon following the Sunday Celebration Service. These initial four classes are followed by more “in depth” classes (on the following Sunday or Monday nights.) The focus of these final four classes is: “Who we are and what we believe…” as believers here at Cornerstone (Formerly SOL #1)  Step 3: "Discipleship" - (8 weeks) Our Discipleship course is for the believer interested in being a disciple of Jesus. Jesus instructed his followers to go make disciples. We believe that every believer is to have a personal relationship with Jesus. In relationship with Jesus we experience transformation, so that the character of Christ is present in each one of us. This course teaches who we are in Christ and assists each of us to develop the basic spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, service & worship. (Prerequisite: Encounter, Formerly SOL #2)  Step 4: "The Agape Road"  (8 weeks)  Our Agape Road course is for all followers of Jesus who desire to discover and participate in the calling and purposes that God has for their life. It is an intermediate course focusing on deepening relationship with God, as well as discovery and development in the calling and gifts of God for mutual ministry. Through this course we discover the depth of the love God and through this relationship accept and express God’s purposes (“with all of our heart, soul mind and strength.”) By walking in obedience to the call of God and employing the gifts of God we live a life of purpose and power in fellowship with God and ministry to others.  (Prerequisite: Discipleship Course)  Step 5: "Leadership" (10 weeks)  Our Leadership Training is for those who have heard the call of God to lead in ministry in the Body of Christ. This advanced course includes practical training and “hands-on” experience in loving and caring for others by leading a cell group. The course includes a practical gift discernment and leadership discipleship in the callings of God. (Prerequisite: Agape Road, Formerly SOL#3) Family Life Track: (prerequisite: Encounter Weekend) 1)      Growing Kids God’s Way – (18 wks - 9X9 weeks 2 "semesters") Parents are equipped with basic principles and strategies to properly disciple their children and assist them in discovering God’s purposes and calling upon their lives.  2)      Marriage Encounter – (10 wks) Couples are instructed re: the four biblical characteristics of a Christian marriage. Couples discover the fulfilling & fruitful covenant relationship of marriage as God intended.  Experiencing God / Transformation Track: (prerequisite: Encounter Weekend) 1)      Communion with God – (12 wks) Basic and practical training in how to hear and communicate with God. This life-changing course is amazingly effective and practical.  2)      Unshared Love – (8 wks) A revelation of the principles for living all of life out of the security of a love relationship with God. Another life-changing course. Foundational for the discovery of purpose in life!   YOUTH MINISTRY OUR MISSION:  To recruit and equip a group of young men and women (ages 13-19 years of age) in Western Albemarle County who will dare to live radically sold out lives for Jesus Christ. To raise up an army of young men and women who will be forerunners in bringing in spiritual renewal and awakening of the church. THE CAVE - OUTREACH MINISTRY THE CAVE meets on Thursday at 7:00 pm twice each month in our 1800 square foot Youth Center on the lower level of our building at 470 Twinkling Spring Rd.,Crozet, Va. Our Youth Center is equipped with a ping-pong table, pool table and foosball. The complete kitchen provides soft drinks and snacks. The center is also equipped with a 250 Watt sound system and a stage for concert & worship events. This weekday event is a time for “hanging out” to build relationships followed by a relevant “talk” given by our experienced Youth Leadership for ANYONE 12- 18 years of age! STRUCTURE:    7:00 - 8:00       Hang-out         - Play games, listen to music 8:00 - 8:20       “Talk”              - Presentation that reveals the heart of God 8:20 - 8:40       Ministry           - Response or discussion to “the talk” 8:40 - 9:00       Activity            - Game, cleanup or organizational stuff GOALS: 1) Fun - discovery of the pure joy of good clean fun! 2) Build relationships - learning to know others who know Jesus. 3) Encounter God - through a relevant presentation and encouraging friendships. 4) Growth - to progress and succeed in a living relationship with Jesus. THE FURNACE - Discipleship Ministry The Furnace meets on Thursdays@ 6:30 pm in our 1800 square foot Youth Center at 470 Twinkling Spring Rd. or other places. The Furnace is a place where youth encounter Jesus, receive ministry and learn how to pray and hear God for themselves. It is a place where Christian youth are equipped to become radical followers of Jesus. Youth are mentored in how to follow Jesus, minister to one another and reach to non-believers with the love of Jesus! STRUCTURE:    6:30 - 7:30 Hang-out  - Music & Fellowship 7:30 - 8:00 Worship - Led by Youth worship team 8:00 - 8:30 Training - Leadership Training in discussion format 8:30 - 9:00 Ministry - One to another ministry & prayer for one another GOALS: 1) Discipleship - radically following Jesus through teaching and mentoring 2) Intimacy with God - through intimate prayer & worship 3) Fellowship - by regular  “iron sharpens iron” interaction with peers/leaders.  4) Radical lifestyle & witness - through spiritual transformation and spiritual discipline 5) Actualization - finding God’s purposes and fulfillment for life   CHILDREN'S MINISTRY At Cornerstone, we believe that our children are followers of Jesus too! We believe that children can also worship God, love Jesus and experience the Holy Spirit as well as reach out to share the love of Jesus with others. Our children’s ministry provides an encouraging atmosphere for children to experience God. Through Bible Stories, interactive worship, purposeful games, activities and prayer our children are encouraged in a living relationship with Jesus. INFANT & TODDLERS       -  Sundays 9:45am – 12 noon Our nursery ministry is staffed with personnel skilled in the care as well as spiritual encouragement of infants and toddlers to age 2 years. STEPPING STONES          -  Sundays 10:00am – 12 noon Ages 3-4years old - Our Stepping Stones class focuses on learning the principles of the Bible through Bible stories, games and other activities. DYNAMITES                     - Sundays 10:00am – 12 noon Kindergarten – Grade 2 – Our Dynamites class is dynamite! With a focus on the Bible teachings and example of Jesus our young school children learn about our Savior Jesus. ROCK CHURCH                 - Sundays 10:00am – 12 noon Grades 3- 5 Our ROCK (Reach Out Christian Kids) church is for the active minds and hearts of our 8-10 years olds. This active class is especially designed to encourage a personal and ongoing relationship with Jesus. ALL CHILDREN ON SUNDAY MORNING… 3 years to12 years of age participate in the early portion of the Sunday Morning service so that they can see their church family and learn by example about how to Celebrate, pray and worship.  AWANA CLUB… Stay tuned! We are in the process of discerning the feasibility of developing an AWANA Club at Cornerstone. This is a wonderful program for children ages 3-12 years of age. Awana Club meets one evening each week. Participants memorize scripture, go deeper in their relationship with Jesus and  just plain have fun together participating in games with other children their age. "All your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children’s peace."  Isaiah 54:13   PRAYER MINISTRY No ministry can exist much less thrive without prayer, therefore the Prayer Ministry is one of our most vital ministries.   OPPORTUNITIES FOR BELIEVERS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PRAYER MINISTRY: 1) SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER The auditorium to our building will be open every Sunday AM from 9:00 am until 10:00 am before the Sunday Celebration service for worship and prayer. Everyone who is interested in praying for revival and God's visitation are invited to come early and pray. 2) Wednesday morning COMMUNITY PRAYER Every Wednesday morning from 7:00-9:00 am believers meet for a morning of prayer intercession at the church building located at 490 Twinkling Springs Rd. in Crozet. We join with other area intercessors to pray for Revival in the Church and Spiritual Transformation in our community. 3) HALF NIGHT OF PRAYER Half Night of Prayer is designed to bring us into the presence of God in worship and prayer. We meet once a month so that we can minister to the Lord (in prayer and worship) and so that He can minister to us by His Spirit!