It was great to celebrate our resurrected King together as a church last Sunday! We had our largest gathering ever as a newly forming church in the heart of this great city. Jesus is steadily, faithfully, patiently going before us. We look forward for what is to come!
City Life, News | by Pastor Adam Sinnett
The annual ComicCon took place over the weekend at the Convention Center so all the visiting zombies, aliens and Trekkies occupied the streets. Parking will be a continual hurdle given our calling and context as an urban people. Let’s ask Jesus to (1) give us favor with a nearby parking garage company/owner, or (2) bring someone into our body who desires to subsidize the cost of parking for the church. Until then, we have the following recommendations.
Street parking is free on Sundays downtown. In general, with the exception of occasional conferences, you should be able to secure a spot within a two block radius of Pacific Place. If you need to drive, allow additional time to locate parking. We also encourage you to consider carpooling.
We have put together several resources to help you plan alternate transportation to our Sunday gathering HERE. Pacific Place is very convenient for public transport, whether you’re coming from the U-District or Rainier Valley. Both the Light Rail and the bus have a stop in the Metro tunnel one block away.
Beginning this Sunday (4/8), we will offer 3-hours of validated parking to families and those with special needs (medical, health or otherwise). Drop by Cornerstone Kids with your Pacific Place Garage parking ticket for validation. In order to be wise stewards, we do ask that you attempt to locate nearby street parking before opting for the garage.
Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to be inconvenienced in this exciting season. Even here, with something as mundane as parking, we have an opportunity to display the truth of the gospel.
News, Teaching | by Pastor Adam Sinnett
Good Friday and Easter have been set apart since the earliest days of the church to specifically remember, reflect and rejoice in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – and all these two events accomplished for those who embrace him by faith. Jesus’ death and resurrection are two sides of the same coin. Without his death, there’s no resurrection. Without his resurrection, there is no salvation. They cannot be separated, so I encourage you to not separate your participation in them. This weekend we remember two great events with one great purpose: God reconciling sinners to himself.
I invite you to join us.
#1 Jesus? You and/or your friends may know nothing about Jesus. If you’re an average Seattleite you likely know very little about who Jesus is, let alone why there’s so much hoop-la surrounding his death and resurrection. Given the importance of this towering figure, it is only wise to learn more. Join us. That’s what this weekend is all about.
#2 We forget. Even those who are followers of Jesus forget. We forget how radical a salvation God has accomplished for us in Jesus. We forget how deep our sin really is. We forget how great God’s grace really is. We forget that our condition is so bad God had to die for us, yet we are so loved he was glad to. We forget and need to be reminded. “I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder…” (1 Pet 1:13) That’s what this weekend is all about.
#3 Slow down. Life is busy and it can be hard to slow down and truly think about life, death, sin, meaning, purpose, faith and more. We get so caught up in moving from one activity to the next that we rarely get to step back and reflect. What am I living for? Why am I here? Am I living my life in line with the gospel? Do I truly have an interest in Jesus? That’s what this weekend is all about.
#4 Relevance. Even though the events we remember and celebrate this weekend occurred roughly 2,000 years ago in a small, rural outpost of the Roman Empire, they remain incredibly relevant. Jesus is relevant. In a world of one-hit-wonders, seasonal fads and passing celebrity, what we need is real, grounded, truth that has stood the test of time. That’s what this weekend is about.
#5 He is Risen! Jesus’ resurrection proves He is the Son of God (Rom 1:4). By his resurrection sinners are converted (Acts 3:26), sin is forgiven (Acts 5:30-31), the Spirit is sent (Acts 2:33), people are healed (Acts 3:15-16), the penalty and power of sin is destroyed (Acts 13:37-39), we are assured the gospel is true (Acts 17:31) and our future resurrection is guaranteed (Acts 17:31). That’s what this weekend is about.
HE IS RISEN!
On Sunday, April 1st 2012 Downtown Cornerstone celebrated our first birthday as a church plant in the heart of downtown Seattle! It was an exciting day as we moved in to our new venue and recalled God’s great grace to us.
Uncategorized | by Pastor Adam Sinnett
Easter is one Sunday, even in Seattle, where it is culturally permissible for everyone and anyone to join a church for worship. With the exception of Christmas, there is no other Sunday like it. Let’s not miss this opportunity but leverage it for the spread of the gospel, the good of our city and the glory of God.
We have 235 seats in our theater at AMC. Let’s fill each one of them. Our dream is for everyone in this great city to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and have an opportunity to respond to his grace-filled, live-giving, soul-satisfying, sin-forgiving news. The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all people, everywhere, including Seattle:
This isn’t about merely drawing a crowd. Let’s not be impressed with crowds, but with Christ. Our Father has put us here to be part of His unfolding, redemptive story in this city – and the cities of the world. Let’s ask Him to do what only He can, starting with us, this season. This may be the only time many of our neighbors, family and friends will hear the gospel. Prayerfully ask Jesus who you should invite, step out in loving faith, and let’s watch Him move this Easter. Together, let’s pray for a packed house for the spread of Jesus’ fame.