Missions - This month we are praying for Wayne & Natalie S. They are workers in Eurasia that we as a church support financially and prayerfully. Please pray for their kids this week, Lydia & Andre.

Local - Pray for people in your world that are struggling with an addiction. Pray for God’s guidance on how to be a help this week.

Church - Pray that the holiday season is filled with opportunities to be a blessing, encouragement, and connector to Christ.

Be sure to take an announcement card • More info and a BOGO
This Week:
New or Newer Dinner tonight at 6pm at the Wollers’! If you’ve never been to a New or Newer dinner, you’re invited! Let your community pastor know if you’re able to attend.

Youth Game Night Friday, November 14 at the Bundys’ from 6-9pm! Come for a bit or stay the whole time. 4118 Sheridan Ave N, Mpls, 55412. Call or text Rachel at 612-385-4486 if you have any questions.

Crafts for Kids at Corner Coffee Camden from 10am-12 noon on Saturday, November 15. Bring your kids and craft in community!

Coming Up:
Fall Connection Groups: Join a group! Go to corner.church/groups to learn more and to join.

Women’s Advent Study - Read through She Reads Truth 2025 Advent Guide: Tidings of Comfort and Joy! This is an independent study with one or two get togethers. Questions or want in? Email kelsey@corner.coffee. We’re placing a group book order on Wednesday to save money, so email her soon!

Christmas United Choir - Interested in being a part of our 2025 Carols Choir this year? Save the date for the December 14 United Service and register at corner.church/registration.

Kids at Christmas United - Kids, get ready for the stage! We’ll have some fun telling the nativity story for United Service with special sound effects and a Christmas party after. Register your kids to participate at corner.church/registration, or email rachel@cornerchurch.tv if you’re excited to be a part!

Save the Dates:
Christmas United Service December 14 at 10am
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24 from 6-7pm.

Dialogue Question:

When have you been part of a large crowd?
What stands out about that experience?

Elements of the Sermon on the Mount:

Give each a score 0 - 7
0 • Needs attention/reminder
7 • Already internalized/mastered

Matthew 5
Beatitudes – Blessings for the humble, merciful, pure, peacemakers, etc.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Salt and Light – Be an example that shows God’s goodness.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Jesus and the Law – He fulfills the Law, not abolishes it.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Anger – Reconciliation is more important than offering gifts.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Adultery – Purity begins in the heart.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Divorce – It shouldn’t be taken lightly.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Oaths – Let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Retaliation – Turn the other cheek; go the extra mile.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Love for Enemies – Love and pray for those who oppose you.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Matthew 6
Giving to the Needy – Do it quietly, not for show.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Prayer – Pray sincerely; includes the Lord’s Prayer.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Fasting – Do it privately, not to impress others.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Treasures in Heaven – Value eternal things over material wealth.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Eye as the Lamp – What you focus on shapes your life.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Serving Two Masters – You can’t serve both God and money.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Do Not Worry – Trust God to provide; seek first His kingdom.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Matthew 7
Do Not Judge – Be aware of your own faults first.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Ask, Seek, Knock – God responds to persistent prayer.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Golden Rule – Treat others as you want to be treated.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Narrow and Wide Gates – Few choose the path to life.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
True and False Prophets – Recognize them by their fruit.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
True and False Disciples – Doing God’s will matters more than words.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Wise and Foolish Builders – Build your life on Jesus’ teachings.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Dialogue Question:

What stood out as you went through these?

Dialogue Questions:

What is the impact of thinking you have mastered one of these?
What is the impact of thinking that continual focus is needed?

Dialogue Question:

Scrolling through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)
How is Jesus calling, encouraging, challenging, focusing you?

Writing Moment:

What is on your next page in life, and how is Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount focusing you?

Dialogue Question:

What does it actually look like to practice these things (not perfectly, but daily) and help others to do the same?

Take It Deeper Questions:
Read Matthew 7:24-29.
If you had all the materials and tools you needed, how would building a house on your own go? What challenges do you think you’d face? Describe the final product.
What challenges rise up in putting Jesus’ teachings into practice?
What life storms can tend to cause you to crumble?
How do Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount help?
How does this text encourage, challenge, focus and/or confuse you?

Bible Reading Plan:
James 1
Deuteronomy 32
Proverbs 1
Proverbs 10
Matthew 8
1 Corinthians 10