Missions - This month we have been praying for Travis & Kari A. They are workers in the Middle East that we as a church support financially and prayerfully. They ask us to pray for their media ministries. Media ministry efforts have been very slow and not always translating into face-to-face, sustained meetings. Pray for greater responsiveness and fruitfulness. We will be writing them encouraging notes TODAY!

Local - Pray for the family of Renee Nicole Good. Pray for peace in our city and in our nation.

Church - Pray that we can be connecting people to the hope found in Christ this week. There is so much hurt and fear in our city. Pray for opportunities to be people of hope and peace.

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•Corner Church turns 20! Celebrate on Sunday, Jan 25 with ONE united service at Inbound Brew Co (701 N 5th St, MPLS). Coffee at 9am, brunch potluck & service at 10am. This is a great time to invite friends, family, neighbors, and people you know who have been a part of the Corner Church community over the years.
•Youth Game Night is Fri, Jan 23rd from 6-8 PM at the Bundys’, 4118 Sheridan Ave N. Enjoy digital and board games, snack & movies. Choices + Chipotle!
•Corner Church Mission Meeting Jan 29 at 7pm at the Wollers’. We’ll look at the list of missionaries we are currently supporting and their current needs and ask how we can best serve them. Then we’ll build a list of next places we should visit and who we would like to support in the future. If this is of interest to you, please come. Decaf coffee & dessert will be provided.
•New or Newer Dinner February 15 from 6:30 to 8pm for anyone that has never been to a New or Newer dinner!
•Worship & Prayer Night. Bring your instruments to play or sing along for worship and prayer for yourself, family, community, and life needs at Camden Corner Church from 6-7:30pm.
•Micro Church Training 2/20-2/21, Friday afternoon through Saturday evening at the Designers Guild building. “Micro” is not the shrinking of something big, but an opportunity to do things differently. If you have felt the nudge to be part of a Corner Church multiplication team, this event might be for you. Check out the details at corner.church/micro-training or talk to your pastor about it TODAY.
•Corner Church Annual Meeting is 3/1 from 6-7pm. Save the date!

Better than Yesterday
Value: We believe following Jesus is a lifelong process.
Culture: We challenge each other toward maturity — gently, consistently.
Success: People are growing. Lives are changing. The fruit is visible over time.


SIDE ONE

Think about where you were and what you were doing in January 2020—pre-COVID. Consider who you were close to, the struggles you were facing, and what you were celebrating.

Give your 2020 self a score for each of the following areas:

1 • I struggled in this area and had significant room to grow before mastering this trait
7 • I excelled in this area and felt confident in my mastery


SIDE TWO

Think about where you are and what you are doing in January 2026. Consider who you are close to, the struggles you are facing, and what you are celebrating.

Give your 2026 self a score for each of the following areas:

1 • I struggle in this area and have a lot of room to grow before mastering this trait
7 • I excel in this area and feel confident in my mastery

Dialogue Question:

What stands out to you as you see the similarities and differences between 2020 you and 2026 you?

Dialogue Questions:

When have you seen notable personal growth?
What was going on?
What happened?
How did you grow?

Dialogue Questions:

What fuels growth in the midst of life’s challenges?
What fuels growth in the absence of life’s challenges?

Dialogue Questions:

If pain is avoided at all cost, how does that impact growth?
If pain is unnecessarily prolonged, how does that impact growth?

Dialogue Questions:

How could this lifelong climb be appealing?
What are some of the impacts of focusing on this climbing path in life?

Dialogue Questions:

How could this lifelong climb be challenging?
What are some of the impacts of focusing on this climbing path in life?

Dialogue Questions:

Where is God inviting me to grow next?
Where is God inviting WE to grow next?

Take It Deeper Questions:
Read 1 Timothy 4:6-10.
When have you prepared intensely for something? (Life transitions, major events, a test, emergencies, personal goals, seasonal changes)
What makes preparations successful?
What are some of the obstacles to good preparation?
What does it look like to be godly?
What are some intentional preparations that can set a person up to be godly?
What are some of the fruits to the preparations to be godly?
How are you focused, encouraged, challenged, and/or confused by this text?

Bible Reading Plan:
1 Corinthians 9 • Discipline for the prize
Hebrews 12 • Training through endurance
James 1 • Faith tested and matured
Philippians 3 • Pressing toward godliness
Psalm 1 • Delight shaping life
Proverbs 4 • Guarding the path of wisdom