Celebrate Communion

Duration:

  • 20 Minutes

What You’ll need:       

  • Bread

  • Juice (preferably grape juice or red wine, if you are so inclined)

  • Bible

  • Candles

  • Cell phone

Preface

Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is simply obeying Jesus when he told his disciples “do this in remembrance of me. (1. Corinthians 11:24).  This is a time to remember the terrible price that had to be paid to secure our forgiveness because of the righteous demands of a Holy God.  The cup reminds us of this.  It’s also a time to be reminded of the great love that Jesus has for us.  The bread reminds us of this. 

We encourage you to celebrate communion in the evening, using only candle light.  This will help to create the atmosphere of the Upper Room where Jesus was with his disciples.  If you choose, you can also use a low table and lay around it on the floor, resting on your left side with your head and shoulders towards the table.  This is how Jesus and his disciples would have eaten this meal.

One last thought:  if you are celebrating as a family (and are comfortable with this) consider using a common cup and one piece of bread.  Pass the bread from one person to the next and as you do so, simply say “The body of Christ” to them.  Do the same with the cup and simply say “The blood of Christ” when you pass the cup.

Experience

Suggested order for a small group or family (if you are alone, take time to reflect on each of the steps):

  • Read John 19:16-30 — Ask each person to identify one thing from the passage that moves them deeply.

  • Read Isaiah 6:3 and Hebrews 9:22 — Discuss why the shedding of blood is necessary for the forgiveness of sin.

  • Read 1. Corinthians 11:27-29 — Take time to reflect on sins that need to be confessed to God, relationships that need to be reconciled (if you are celebrating communion as a family, this could be a time to talk about and forgive any ongoing issues in the family).

  • Pray together, thanking Jesus for his death on the cross.

  • Pass the bread to one another.

  • Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 — After reading this, eat the bread. Pause for a moment, then say “Amen”.

  • Pass out the cups or, if you are going to use a common cup, place it in front of the one reading scriptures.

  • Read 1 Corinthians 11:25-26.

  • Drink together or pass the cup from person to person.

  • Pause for a moment and then say, “Amen.”

  • Sing a song such as “Jesus Paid It All” (you can find the words or words and music on the Internet) in closing.

Worship With Music

 Duration:

  • 40 Minutes

What You’ll Need:

  • Cell phone or computer with a speaker that can be heard externally

Experience

Consider taking time to stand, sit, raise your hands, clap, bow, dance — experience the joy of God as you worship! You can also use this music as background noise while you engage in other prayer experiences!

  • Click on this link for a Spotify playlist of worship songs. Take time to listen, and feel free to sing along!

  • Click on this link for a Spotify list of kid’s praise songs. Take time to listen, and feel free to sing along!

Word of God

Duration:

  • 20 Minutes

What You’ll Need:

  • Bible

  • Large piece of paper

  • Pen or pencil

  • Markers

Experience

Pick one of the following passages of scripture. Consider praying beforehand to ask God which one He wants you to read.

  • Psalm 136:1-26 (consider reading this scripture out loud)

  • Psalm 139:1-24

  • Isaiah 6:1-8

  • Isaiah 40:21-31

  • Ephesians 1:3-14

  • Colossians 1:15-20

  • Revelation 4:1-11

While you read, ask yourself the following questions. After you finish, write down the answers to those questions on a sheet of paper.

  • What does this teach me about God?

  • What is God telling me to do?

  • What am I going to do?

Praying for our communities

During the following prayer time, consider playing worship music softly or lighting a candle as a sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit.  If you would choose to do so, light some incense, which was a symbol of continuing prayer in the Bible. Consider fasting for an entire day when you choose to pray for these items. Or, consider fasting for one meal as you pray for them. Fasting in the Bible is often associated with intercession, which is praying on behalf of others.

Duration:

  • 5-10 Minutes

Experience:

Take time to pray for the community you live in. Follow this guideline:

  • Thank God for the good things that you see in your community.

  • Confess those things in your community that do not please God.

  • Ask God to give elected officials wisdom, humility, and a commitment to do what is right.

  • Ask God to bless the schools in your community.

  • Thank God for police, firefighters, first responders and ask God to protect them.

  • Ask God to protect and guide medical workers.

  • Ask God to bless the business community.

  • Ask God to draw unsaved neighbors and loved ones to himself.

  • Ask God to reveal himself to people in the community who do not know him - we would love to see candles at Cornerstone celebrating those who put their trust in Christ.

Praying for our Global Partners

During the following prayer time, consider playing worship music softly or lighting a candle as a sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit. If you would choose to do so, light some incense, which was a symbol of continuing prayer in the Bible. Consider fasting for an entire day when you choose to pray for these items. Or, consider fasting for one meal as you pray for them. Fasting in the Bible is often associated with intercession, which is praying on behalf of others.

Duration:

  • 5-10 Minutes

Preface

Click here to see a list of our Global Ministry Partners. When you select one of their photos, it will bring you a page to more specific prayer requests.

Experience

Ask God which Global partners you should pray for and then pray for them, using the requests provided.

 

Praying for our nation

During the following prayer time, consider playing worship music softly or lighting a candle as a sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit. If you would choose to do so, light some incense, which was a symbol of continuing prayer in the Bible. Consider fasting for an entire day when you choose to pray for these items. Or, consider fasting for one meal as you pray for them. Fasting in the Bible is often associated with intercession, which is praying on behalf of others.

Duration:

  • 5-10 Minutes

Preface

Read these passages out loud:

  • Romans 13:1-8

  • 1.Timothy 2:1-5

  • 2. Chronicles 7:14 

Experience

  • Thank God for the good that is part of our country.

  • Confess those things that displease him.

  • Ask God to give our leaders wisdom to do what is right, to manage problems well, and to serve the people of our country.

  • Ask God to bring change where change is needed.

  • Ask God to help people apply the Golden Rule to their social media practices and to practice discernment with what they post and what they read.

  • Ask God to bring peace and reconciliation to the people of the United States.

  • Ask God to help the Christians in the United States be committed to his Kingdom above all else.

 

Praying for our church

During the following prayer time, consider playing worship music softly or lighting a candle as a sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit. If you would choose to do so, light some incense, which was a symbol of continuing prayer in the Bible. Consider fasting for an entire day when you choose to pray for these items. Or, consider fasting for one meal as you pray for them. Fasting in the Bible is often associated with intercession, which is praying on behalf of others.

Duration

  • 5-10 Minutes

Experience

  • Thank God for the ways you have been blessed by the people of Cornerstone Church.

  • Ask God to help us stay true to the Great Commission. — Matthew 28:18-20

  • Ask God to help each believer to seek His Kingdom first. — Matthew 6:33

  • Ask God to give Cornerstone a spiritual harvest.

  • Ask God to raise up leaders to lead well.

  • Ask God to give our leadership and staff wisdom and unity.

    • Elders

      • Jon Johnson

      • Dick Clark

      • Peter Forsman

      • Steven Skalman

    • Staff

      • John Vines

      • Heather Winkelman

      • Andy Johnson

      • Jeff Garland

      • Thad Harless

      • Dave Gruthusen

      • Josh Keller

      • Colin Jensen

      • Angelia Sangren

      • Andrea Tjaden

      • Brenda Storm

      • Terry Peterson

      • Shayna Anderson

      • Andrew Hallin

  • Ask God to guide the board as they seek new board members.

  • Ask God to fill our group leaders with the Holy Spirit as they lead our groups.

  • Ask God to protect us from Satan and his schemes.

  • Ask God to move his people to give generously.

  • Ask God to allow Cornerstone to bring him glory.

 

Praying for marriages & families

During the following prayer time, consider playing worship music softly or lighting a candle as a sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit. If you would choose to do so, light some incense, which was a symbol of continuing prayer in the Bible. Consider fasting for an entire day when you choose to pray for these items. Or, consider fasting for one meal as you pray for them. Fasting in the Bible is often associated with intercession, which is praying on behalf of others.

Duration

  • 5-10 Minutes

Experience

  • Thank God for your own parents. If they were great parents, thank God for that. If they were not, thank God for how he used them to shape your life. Ask God to show you how you can use those experiences to help others.

  • If married, ask God to help you glorify him through your relationship with your spouse.

  • If not married, ask God to meet your needs and let you experience his presence.

  • Ask God to help men love their wives as Christ loved the church. Ask God if there are any specific men you should pray for. Take time to listen, and then pray for those men.

  • Ask God to help women respond to their husbands as the church is to respond to Christ. Ask God if there are any specific women you should pray for. Take time to listen, and then pray for those women.

  • Pray for children to honor and obey their parents. Ask God to help them grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

  • Ask God to bring an end to the terrible practice of abortion.

  • Ask God to steer our society to define marriage as he does.

  • Ask God to help young adults to be morally pure and holy.

 

 Be sTill — Listen For God’s Voice

Duration

  • 10 Minutes

What You’ll Need

  • Cell phone/timer

  • Notebook

  • Pen or pencil

Preface

Read Psalm 46:10 out loud

Experience

Take your cell phone or timer and set it for 10 minutes.  Start the timer.  Ask God to speak to you and tell you the specific things that he wants you to know.  As thoughts come to your mind, simply write them down.  Don’t look at the timer.  Simply listen to God.

After the timer rings, take some time to look at what you have written down.  Ask these questions:

  • Does any of it apply to a situation you are dealing with?

  • Is there a promise here from God?

  • Is there something that needs to be corrected in your life?

  • Is it biblical?

Trust that God will speak to you during this time.  Thank him for what he told you and tell him what you are going to do moving forward.

 Family Prayer Drive/Walk

Duration

  • 15 Minutes

Experience

As a family, take a walk or drive through your neighborhood. While you are together, take time to catch up and really focus on being in the present. Then, take time to do the following.

  • Ask God to bless the families that you know. 

  • Ask God to help the kids you see to know Him better and to do well in school. 

  • Ask God to help sick people get well. 

  • Ask God to help people in your neighborhood to know him better. 

  • Ask God to use us to serve our neighbors. 

  • Ask God to help our unsaved neighbors know Jesus.

 Family Prayer Jar

Duration

  • Every day

What you’ll need

  • Large jar

  • 3X3 inch pieces of paper

  • Markers 

Experience

Find a jar and fill it with various expressions of prayer. Examples would be:

  • Thank God for your brothers and sisters.

  • Praise God for something he has done for you.

  • Pray and ask God to help your favorite teacher be a good teacher.

  • Ask God to help a friend know Christ.

  • Help our pastors have wisdom and strength.

Write 31 different prayer requests on pieces of paper and put them in the jar. Each day, when you eat together as a family (and followers of Jesus do eat together as families) ask someone to take a prayer request out of the jar and pray for whatever it says. This is also a great way to teach kids about prayer.

 Prayer Night

Date/Time/Location

Experience

This is an opportunity to come together with other believers and pray together. We will worship, thank God, pray for our nation, our church, our town, and also have an opportunity to pray for personal needs with each other. You can join us in-person or online for this experience!

 Prayer Walk

Date/Time/Location

  • Saturday, February 13 @ 1pm, Cornerstone Litchfield

Experience

You will have the opportunity to either use the guided materials to do a family prayer drive, or do a walk inside the building, praying for the various ministries of Cornerstone.

 Zoom Meetings with global partners

Duration

  • 1 hour

Experience

We are so excited to be offering Zoom calls with our Global Partners throughout the entire day on Saturday, February 13th! This will be a time to get to know our Cornerstone Global Partners, connect with them, ask them questions, and pray with them! 10 different Ministry Partners will be available throughout the entire day, all of which are stationed in different areas of the world! Each session will be an hour long. View the time schedule below and hop on a call or two! They are so excited to chat with you.

Schedule

8am — Seth Jurgenson, Students International, Nicaragua

Leader: Kathy Siegler

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89740264529

Meeting ID: 897 4026 4529

9am — Ryan & Kristen O’Leary, Converge, Bemidji, MN

Leader: Jason Winch

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81995607914

Meeting ID: 819 9560 7914

10am — Jerry Schommer, Converge/The Timothy Initiative, Eagan, MN

Leader: Martin Allen

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81076696566 

Meeting ID: 810 7669 6566

11am — Rachel, Tabitha’s Heart, India

12pm — Brandon & Kristi Kosse, WorldVenture, Austria

Leader: Paul Jorgensen

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87891005201

Meeting ID: 878 9100 5201

1pm — Matt & Estee George, CRU, Florida

Leader: Karin Brink

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82674472734

Meeting ID: 826 7447 2734

2pm — Kyle Tromanhauser, Converge, Germany

Leader: Dick Clark

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83691242411 

Meeting ID: 836 9124 2411

3pm — Dave & Jennifer Cook, Family Life, Florida

Leader: Diana Larios

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83342249827

Meeting ID: 833 4224 9827

4pm — Gina, Campus Crusade for Christ International, Central and Eastern Europe

Leader: Diana Larios

5pm — Nate & Bethany Johnson, WorldVenture, Austria

Leader: Paul Jorgensen

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89022710417

Meeting ID: 890 2271 0417

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