Church guide

As scripture explains, we worship a triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What is sin exactly? As Lutherans, we believe that "we all fall short of God's expectations because we are all born "sinful". Sin can be summed up as all the things we say, think, do, and don't do, that fall outside of God's holy will for our lives and end up separating us from God. Sin was brought into world when Satan lured the first people God created (Adam and Eve) into temptation through their own free will and weakness, breaking the perfect relationship between God and us. From that point on, sin became part of our very existence. Because God also demands perfect obedience, our ultimate punishment became death. Yet God is a loving God whose will is not for us to live in eternal punishment. That's why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to live the perfect life He requires and to become our substitute. Christ never sinned - not even once - and then He took our sin upon Himself and died on the cross, on our behalf. When we believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior, He bears our sin and gives us His forgiveness." (Lutheran Hour Ministries) If you have any questions about the LCMS faith, please contact us. We'd love for you to join us for one of our Saturday or Sunday services! #LutheranLessons

Our Military Ministry prays for and supports those who have served and currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. We include friends and families of those at CLC that choose to serve in the military - both members and nonmembers. The ministry sponsors different service projects throughout the year and supports several non-profit organizations that assist our military. See all the latest events and ways to help on our website: https://www.cornerstonelutheran.chu rch/serve/outreach/military-ministry

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles and spiritual dads in our lives!

Our God is good!

Get to know Barry Bobb, Director of Sanctuary Music at CLC Carmel. He puts together the services and plans the music for the Sanctuary. He also works with the various ensemble directors as they choose and prepare music, along with playing the organ and piano and directing the Sanctuary Choir and CLC Wind Symphony. > What is the most impressive thing you know how to do? Read an orchestral score > Which celebrity chef would you most like to make you dinner and what would you have them make? Questlove (from The Tonight Show) and whatever dish he thought was interesting that day > What did/do you want to be when you grow up? In grade school an architect and in high school, lead people singing > What is something that you feel passionate about? The fullness and depth of the Lutheran faith

Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool is seeking part-time lead teachers for our 2’s and 3’s classes for the 2019-2020 school year. Applicants must be patient, compassionate, professional, and have the ability to work independently, but also be a supportive team member. Find the full job description here: https://www.cornerstonelutheran.chu rch/job-opportunities/

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, which Cornerstone is a part of, believes and teaches that "There is only one true God - the Triune God - who exists in three separate but equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God the Father is our maker and the creator of all things. By the Father's word, all things were made, and we are His most beloved creation; we are closest to His heart. The Son is Jesus Christ, who came to earth as the perfect "go-between" between God and humanity. He has redeemed us and is the voice to the Father on our behalf. The Holy Spirit calls us to believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior, keeps us in the one true faith, and equips us for living out our faith. He is the whisper in our heart's ear." (Lutheran Hour Ministries) If you have any questions about the LCMS faith, please contact us. We'd love for you to join us for one of our Saturday or Sunday services! #LutheranLessons

Coming out of Pentecost, we remember that the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives today as we go out as Christ's ambassadors.

Our International Friends ministry cares for people in our community who are here from another country, either temporarily or permanently. We provide friendship, field trips, and language assistance, all in an effort to help make Indiana feel more like home to them. Find out about all the opportunities -- Bible studies, classes, fellowship time -- on our website: https://www.cornerstonelutheran.chu rch/serve/outreach/international-friends/

Trinity Sunday is this weekend - we hope you'll join us as we celebrate our Triune God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Scripture readings for the weekend include John 8:48-59, which you can find here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A48-59&version=NIV

During the month of June, the CLC Military Ministry is collecting much-needed items for HVAF (Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation), an organization in downtown Indy helping our homeless veterans. Look for the collection bins out at each of our sites. Donations needed include: Ravioli Spaghetti sauce (can) Dry Beans Spam, tuna, chicken Granola bars Chili Beef Stew Pasta Sides Instant potatoes Corn, peas Powdered milk Peanut butter/jelly Soup Canned fruit Soap Body wash Deodorant Shampoo/Conditioner Tube Socks - L Boxers - L & XL White t-shirts - M, L & XL

Cornerstone Lutheran is part of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Besides loving Jesus and others, what does it mean to be a member of the LCMS? "Everything Lutherans believe comes from the Bible, God's message of love and hope for all people. The Bible is the written Word of God, handed down to us in order to point us to the truth that we are saved from our sin and eternal death by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe that the Bible is completely reliable and without error. In it we learn everything we need to know about God's love and His gifts to us." (Lutheran Hour Ministries) If you have any questions about the LCMS faith, please contact us. We'd love for you to join us for one of our Saturday or Sunday services! #LutheranLessons

As we wait for Jesus' return, we get to be on the lookout for the ways He is already working in the world around us!

Kids ages 3 through grade 4 have a great time experiencing Jesus at Cornerstone Lutheran Church through our Cornerstone Kids program. We deliver solid biblical learning through extraordinary creativity and fun. We want kids to experience the love of Jesus in ways that help them love God with their whole person: heart, soul, mind, and strength. Bible lessons are presented in large and small group settings. Grades are grouped together for the large group teaching time and then meet in smaller groups in their grade level. CARMEL Sundays, 9:30-10:25 AM Please check in at the window by Door 5. FISHERS Sundays, 10-10:50 AM Please check in at the welcome desk in the education wing.

As scripture explains, we worship a triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Coming out of Pentecost, we remember that the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives today as we go out as Christ's ambassadors.

As we wait for Jesus' return, we get to be on the lookout for the ways He is already working in the world around us!

Jesus promised that in this life we will have trouble, but that in Him, we can find peace.

Thank you to all those who have served and who currently serve!

In the scriptures, we have been told how much our God loves us. Because of that amazing love, we now get to show that love to the world around us.

The hope we have is that we trust in a preferable future that we will live eternally with Jesus, despite the evidence of the evil that we see in the present, because of a confidence of what Jesus has done for us in the past.

While we know that, in Jesus, we have a hope for our eternity, we sometimes forget about the hope we have for our lives right now as well!

This Sunday, May 5, is Scouting Sunday! Do you have a son entering Kindergarten through 5th grade? Would you and your son like to experience the fun of shooting rockets, racing Pinewood Derby cars, and day camping; in addition to the attending the Den and Pack Meetings, making friends, and learning many life lessons, values, and skills? If so, Cub Scouting may be for you! Both the Carmel & Fishers sites are having a Scouting Sunday on May 5, following the late services. Snacks will be provided. Locations are: > Carmel: Gym > Fishers: Room N While your Son is participating in Cub activities that day, adult leaders, parents, and Cub Scouts will be present to talk about the benefits of scouting and how you and your son can get involved.

Just as the disciples were filled with hope when Jesus appeared in the upper room, we are also filled with hope, knowing that He lives.