Children's Ministry Update (Aug 2026)
A New Season for Cornerstone Children

Joel Black • Lead Pastor
August 24, 2026

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Hello, September! 🍎

Our Sunday School Program will be starting on September 20th with new curriculum and new classes.

Grades K-4 will be using a new curriculum called Two or More from Group Publishing. It’s designed around Bible-rich, hands-on learning that helps kids not only know the Bible, but grow in faith together and build meaningful relationships. Over the course of each year, kids will journey through the Bible, encountering both the Old and New Testaments and discovering how the whole story points to God’s love.

We’re excited for a new year of helping our kids know Jesus, grow in their faith, and know that they are seen, known, and loved.

A new Grades 5–7 class will be working through the New City Catechism for Kids. Using 52 simple questions and answers, it helps young people explore some of the big truths of the Christian faith—Who is God? What is sin? What has Jesus done for us? How should we live?—and grounds those answers in Scripture.

Our hope is not simply that our kids will memorize the right answers, but that they will understand what they believe, know why they believe it, and see how the truth of the gospel shapes everyday life.

As always, the nursery room is open for parents with infants and the TV will be broadcasting the worship service.

Is God calling you to take your next step? Join our team and start volunteering today.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask Pastor Joel.

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Children's Ministry Update (Aug 2026)
Hello, September! 🍎 Our Sunday School Program will be starting on September 20th with new curriculum and new classes. Grades K-4 will be using a new curriculum called Two or More from Group Publishing. It’s designed around Bible-rich, hands-on learning that helps kids not only know the Bible, but grow in faith together and build meaningful relationships. Over the course of each year, kids will journey through the Bible, encountering both the Old and New Testaments and discovering how the whole story points to God’s love. We’re excited for a new year of helping our kids know Jesus, grow in their faith, and know that they are seen, known, and loved. A new Grades 5–7 class will be working through the New City Catechism for Kids. Using 52 simple questions and answers, it helps young people explore some of the big truths of the Christian faith—Who is God? What is sin? What has Jesus done for us? How should we live?—and grounds those answers in Scripture. Our hope is not simply that our kids will memorize the right answers, but that they will understand what they believe, know why they believe it, and see how the truth of the gospel shapes everyday life. As always, the nursery room is open for parents with infants and the TV will be broadcasting the worship service. Is God calling you to take your next step? Join our team and start volunteering today. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask Pastor Joel.

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Lead Pastor

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Weekly Update - August 23
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From children to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 24th 10:00am Worship Gathering - Join us for Sunday service in person. 11:45am English Conversation Class - all levels welcome downstairs in the Multi-Purpose Room Wednesday, August 26th The Bible Course - 7:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room, BBQ at 6:00pm Saturday, August 29th Back to School Prayer Walk - Join us from 10am - 11am. We’ll walk around the community and pray for: Windsor Park Collegiate, College Beliveau, Ecole Howden, Frontenac School, Ecole Lacerte, and General Vanier School. RSVP here. Upcoming Events Outdoor Worship Service & BBQ - Sunday, September 13th at 10:00am Sunday School for Children and Adults launches on September 20thNew here? We'd love to connect. The Message from Sunday "A Liturgy of Life" | Pastor Joel Black Romans 12:1-8 In view of God’s mercy, worship becomes a whole life offered to God and transformed by him. Listen to last week’s sermon 👇Listen HereSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Visit our Prayer Wall to see what our community is lifting up this week. Also prayer for our International Workers: 🙏 Senegal | Pray with Mike Howell as he meets weekly with a group of young men to study the Bible in Wolof. Some in the group are earnestly seeking, others are curious, and a few are even antagonistic, yet they keep coming! Pray for wisdom and clarity for Mike as he facilitates Bible study, discussion, and application of Scripture. . 🙏 Japan | Pray with Kat for her ongoing Bible studies and discipleship relationships with Ay*, Mai*, and Kino*. Pray for wisdom and discernment as she walks alongside these women. Pray that they would be challenged to hear God’s voice in their own lives and follow His leading with obedience and joy. 🙏 Asia | Pray for our Thailand anti-human trafficking team as they deal with a very difficult case involving a pastor and several young boys. Pray that the team would have wisdom, discernment, and protection as they navigate this very delicate situation. Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with ushere. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM 1100 Autumnwood Drive, Winnipeg MB R2J 4L5 Next Week: "When in Romans" – Romans 12:9-21 See you soon ☀️

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