Reminder - No Bible Study this Friday (9/1)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

This is a friendly reminder that we will not have Bible study this Friday because of the Labor day long weekend. We will resume on 9/8/06 and continue our journey through the last couple of chapters in ACTS.

Have a pleasant, safe and joy filled holiday! May God bless and watch over all Cornerstone families!

In Christ,
Maria

Cornerstone Bible Study - 8/25: Paul appeals to the emperor

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Here is the information for this week's Bible study.

• Bible Study: Acts: 25:1, Albert/Alex will lead
• Date/Time: 8/25 (Friday) 8:00pm
• Location: St. Joseph of Cupertino School. 10110 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. (click on link below for map)
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• 8-8:30pm - Children sing along praise and worship session. Corinna will be our family worship leader. Please arrive promptly
• Snacks: Jon/Agnes will bring snacks. Please bring beverage for your own and your children's needs.

The courtroom drama of Paul's trial reaches a new high point in this chapter. By all standards of our modern day measure, many would have no doubt that Paul is insane. Just as Festus shouted to him saying: "Paul, you are mad!". When given a chance to defend himself before the Roman Emperor when the outcome is either life or death for him, Paul did the most unthinkable by human standard - the challenge to convert his pagan Roman audience to Christianity! How does Paul's actions challenge us to view our own faith with the same singularity of purpose and intensity of passion? Tough act to follow... But his ultimate spreading of the Good News from Greece to Rome even as a prisoner, should be a source of great inspiration that God uses his obedient and faithful servants in great ways beyond our wildest imagination.

God Bless,
Maria

Cornerstone Bible Study - 8/18: Paul's Defense before Felix

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Here is the information for this week's Bible study.

• Bible Study: Acts: 24:1, Maria will lead
• Date/Time: 8/18 (Friday) 8:00pm
• Location: St. Joseph of Cupertino School. 10110 N. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino. (click on link below for map)
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• 8-8:30pm - Children sing along praise and worship session. Please arrive promptly.
• Snacks: Corinna will bring snacks. Please bring beverage for your own and your children's needs.

As Paul was brought to the governor to be tried, we once again see how the truth was deliberately twisted by his accusers. Does this sound familiar? I'm sure all of us have similar experiences in our daily lives where we feel injustice was being done to us or people around us. What can we learn from Paul's own defense and outcome? Come share your thoughts...

God Bless,

Maria