PRAYER FOCUS

Missions - This month we are praying for Karl and Sarah Pasche. They are church
planters in Thailand. Pray for safety and provision as they return to the U.S. for 3 months to raise support to cover increased costs of living.

Local - Pray for opportunity to be a blessing and encouragement this week. Pray for opportunity to meet needs. Pray for opportunity to have empathy and understanding.

Church - Pray for opportunity and provision for Corner Church St Paul.

This Week:
Craft Night returns! Bring your own project, and craft together! Meet on Mondays at Corner Coffee Northeast from 6:30 to 7:30!
Tuesday morning prayer 9am North Loop basement kids’ space.

Coming Up:
Partnership class next Sunday, April 12 after church at Uptown Corner Coffee.
Corner Church Community Elections: Partners will vote on advisory team members from their community. 4/12 Elections: Cam, DT, NE. 4/19 Elections: NL, UT.
Doubters' Club Training April 11 from 9am–3pm at Corner Coffee Northeast. This is a one-day training for those who want to help facilitate conversations around faith, questions, and doubt. The cost is $20/person or $30/couple, and lunch is provided.
Explore Corner Coffee connection group starts on April 11 from 10:30am to noon! Have you been to all Corner Coffee locations? Whether you enjoy coffee, chai, pastries, or simply connection, we will visit each Corner Coffee location starting with Corner Coffee Uptown! Join at corner.church/groups!
New or Newer Dinner April 19, 6:30-8 pm. If you’ve never been to a New or Newer Dinner, you’re invited!
Corner Church Annual Meeting Sunday, April 26 at 6pm at Corner Coffee North Loop. Join us for volunteer appreciation, updates on Corner, & a look ahead at what's coming next. Partners will vote on the 2026–2027 Advisory Team. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Study Night April 28 at Northeast CC from 3-9pm. Students & teachers get 20% off!
Spring Cleaning in each community after church on May 3. Help our shops get cleaned up for spring!
Jr. High Summer Camp Aug 2–7 at Camp Lebanon for students entering 7th–9th grade in fall 2026. Speaker: Rich Olson. Register at camplebanon.org. Questions? Contact Rachel: rachel@cornerchurch.tv 612-385-4486.

Dialogue Questions:

What larger celebrations have you participated in?
What stands out to you as you remember those celebrations?

Dialogue Question:

What makes it difficult to see clearly what’s actually going on inside us?

examples:
Whether you’re actually happy
If you’re growing or just staying comfortable
Whether you’re in love vs. infatuated
If you’re being selfish or setting healthy boundaries
How much something is affecting you emotionally
Whether you’re actually listening to someone
If you’re making the right decision
Whether you’re being authentic
How you’re coming across to others
If something is “worth it”

Dialogue Question:

What makes these accomplishments beautiful and complicated?

Through Jesus’ resurrection we receive:
Salvation & justification
New life & new identity
Victory over death & sin
Ongoing power and transformation
Jesus interceding to God on our behalf

Dialogue Questions:

What does the tearing of the temple curtain show, signify, or help make more clear?
How does that picture build into your celebrating Easter?

Dialogue Question:

What stories, from Scripture or your own life, help us better understand what we’re celebrating on Easter?

Take It Deeper Questions:
Read Luke 24:13-35 • On the Road to Emmaus.
What road trip experiences will never fade from your memories?
Identify the range of emotions that the disciples experienced on this journey.
When have you felt some of those emotions?
How can someone recognize God at work in their life?
How should we respond when we see God at work in our lives?
How are you challenged, focused, encouraged, and/or confused by this text?

Bible Reading Plan:
John 20 • Jesus Appears Alive
Luke 24:1–12 • The Empty Tomb
Matthew 28 • Resurrection Morning
Mark 16 • He Is Risen
1 Corinthians 15 • Resurrection Explained
Acts 2 • Spirit Empowers the Church
Psalm 16 • God Gives Life