Missions - This month we are praying for Travis & Kari A. They are workers in the Middle East that we as a church support financially and prayerfully. Please pray for their son Caleb as he applies to colleges in the US and struggles to heal from a bad ankle sprain.

Local - Pray for people you live close to or work with that you haven’t seen in a while. Pray for opportunity to be a blessing/encouragement in this season.

Church - Pray for opportunity and provision for us to be a healthy body of Christ within walking distance of people in our city and beyond.

Be sure to take an announcement card • More info and a BOGO

In December all general fund giving will be matched up to $40,000, an amazing opportunity to jump into 2026 as a healthy Body of Christ! Go to corner.church/give to give!
Women’s Christmas Party 12/11, 6 pm at Camden CC. Bring a treat or appetizer & a fun re-gifted used item from home for a white elephant game!
Crafts for Kids 12/13, 10am-12pm at Camden Corner Coffee. Supplies provided!
Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Party! Pride & Prejudice, tea & scones, and a toast to Jane from 9:30am to 12pm on 12/13 at Jess Ensminger's home! Check out the calendar to sign up!
United Service is next Sunday at the Neu Neu (next to Corner NL, 514 N 3rd St)! Parking is available behind Corner Coffee and in the Sunrise Bank parking lot. Coffee Hour is at 9am with free drinks & 25% discount on Corner Coffee retail! Potluck Brunch is at 10am with service to follow. There will be a Clothing Swap so bring your gently used, clean & folded clothes, shoes, & accessories for all ages to exchange before & after United Service! All items that are not taken will be donated. Join Christmas United Choir, during the service. Sign up at corner.church/registration. Kids, get ready for the stage at United Service! We’ll practice Sunday mornings during kids’ church. Register at corner.church/registration.
Food Drive for Lucy Laney. Bring shelf-stable food to United Service for Lucy Laney Elementary! Text Rachel at 612-385-4486 if you have any questions.
First Friday Youth on the 3rd Friday! 12/19 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Wollers’, 521 S 7th St, Mpls. Enjoy dinner & bring a wrapped gift (value $5 or less) for white elephant exchange!
Christmas Eve Candelight Service • Wed, Dec 24 at Corner Coffee NE from 6-7 pm.
One Combined Service 12/28 at 10am. Meet together at Corner Church in Camden.
Corner Church turns 20! Celebrate on Sunday, Jan 25 with ONE united service at Inbound Brew Co at 10am. We’ll have a celebratory look back and forward. Don’t miss it!
Micro Church Training 2/20-2/21. Exploring being a part of a Corner Church planting team? This training might be for you! Details at corner.church/micro-training

Story Matters
Value: We believe transformation begins with shared story.
Culture: We show up as real people. We ask questions. We listen to each other.
Success: People feel known. People feel safe. People belong.

Face to Face, Not just Side by Side
Value: We believe spiritual growth is relational, not transactional.
Culture: We commit to walking together, not just attending together.
Success: People form friendships that go beyond Sundays. They invite others in.

Faith isn’t Fragile
Value: We believe Jesus meets us in curiosity and doubt.
Culture: We talk in church. We wrestle with Scripture. We embrace the process.
Success: People take next steps — not out of pressure, but out of conviction.

Today:
Everyone has a Part to Play
Value: We believe the church is not a show to watch; it’s a body to join.
Culture: We all contribute. We lead, serve, give, and disciple one another.
Success: People move from observing to participating. They take spiritual responsibility.

Give each of these “left out” scenarios a score

0 - Please leave me out. I actually prefer to not be included in this
7 - I feel heartbroken from being left out of this and it will be difficult to recover relationally

Social Gatherings
Friends making weekend plans without you • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Being left out of group chats • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Sitting down first in a cafeteria and no one joins you • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Work & Professional
Being left out of important meetings • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not being asked to join a collaborative project • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Missing out on a team outing or retreat • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Recreational & Hobbies
Not being asked to join a sports league or game night • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Friends leaving you out of a group hike, run, or fitness class • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Being left out of travel or vacation planning • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Family & Relationships
Being excluded from family trips or events • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Feeling “invisible” at large family gatherings • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Friends or partners forming plans without checking with you • 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Dialogue Question:

What stands out to you as you look at your scores?
Is there a “setting” that scored higher or lower than the rest? Why?

Dialogue Question:

What is the long-lasting impact of being left out of something you wanted to be a part of?
(a single moment or repeatedly left out)

Dialogue Question:

What are some of the reasons you would opt out of something that others want you to be a part of?
(A single moment or repeatedly opt out)

Dialogue Questions:

What is the impact of self-celebration without personal contribution?
(if it happens occasionally / if it happens all the time)

What is the impact of endless effort without perceivable impact?
(if it happens occasionally / if it happens all the time)

Dialogue Question:

What is the impact of not giving any effort because of the scale of need?
(if it happens occasionally / if it happens all the time)

What is the impact of the crushing weight of feeling solely responsible?
(if it happens occasionally / if it happens all the time)

Dialogue Question:

Can you see yourself in any of these quadrants? (impact)
Is there a different extreme that you have felt? (impact)

Dialogue Question:

What helps you “show up” for needs in your world?

Dialogue Question:

How does God “show up” for needs in your world?

Dialogue Questions:

How do you see others being an important part of a healthy Body of Christ?
How do you see yourself as being an important part of a healthy Body of Christ?

Take It Deeper Questions
Read 1 Peter 4:7-11.
Who is someone for your life history that is/was unusually good at loving you and others? What sets them apart?
How would/does living with urgency in prayer impact the way you live?
In what ways are you currently using (or neglecting) your gifts to serve others?
How does choosing to be generous with all of who you are impact your view of others, yourself, or God?
How are you challenged, focused, encouraged, and/or confused by this text?

Bible Reading Plan
Romans 12 • Unity in Many Gifts
1 Peter 4 • Serve With Your Gifts
Colossians 3 • Love Binds The Body
1 Corinthians 14 • Orderly Use of Gifts
Galatians 5 • Fruit Over Gifts
Romans 8 • Life In Spirit