Newsletter October 28, 2022
Newsletter | October 28, 2022
Dear Church Family and Friends,
A letter was mailed to the congregation a few weeks ago that detailed how the Session believes that the vision and long-term planning for Cornerstone should now be moved to McClung and that we use all the resources that the Lord has provided to invest in the future here. This would include master planning for additional buildings and other site improvements to further our mission to be a community of Christ’s followers who worship, grow, and serve together to glorify God in Huntsville and throughout the world.
The Session recognizes that this is a major decision and an act of faith as we seek to discern God’s will for the future of His Church. This has not only been an act of faith but an exciting journey as the Lord has not only done more than we could ask or imagine, but He has super-abundantly done more than we could have dreamed. Praise God from who all blessings flow!
This change in strategic direction will surely raise more questions and even concerns from the congregation. To help answer your questions and to hear feedback, this Sunday, October 30th, each of the Sunday School classes will hold a small group discussion facilitated by the elders and deacons. They are well informed and ready to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Please make plans to attend.
See you Sunday!
By His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Preparation for Worship
October 30, 2022
This Sunday's Sermon: “The Gospel Of God: Embodying the Truth ”
Romans 2:17-24 (ESV)
Wilson’s Weekly
Pastor Wilson does not personally endorse every thing said or written in these links but hopes these articles and/or podcasts will be helpful for Christians in cultivating a biblical worldview.
WELCOME RECEPTION FOR NEW CHURCH OFFICERS 10/23/22
Announcements
Serving Opportunity with our Covenant Children - We are in need of volunteers to care for our children in the nursery. If you are a member and would like to volunteer see Nursery Volunteer Sign-Up You may also email Christina Wendorf if you have questions at christina@cornerstonehuntsville.org
Serving Opportunity FOUNDATIONS - If you are attending Foundations this fall an easy way to get involved, and serve the congregation, would be to serve food during mealtime. Servers are asked to arrive by 5:20 to "apron up" and get instructions. Volunteers will be free to finish serving and join others to eat by around 5:45 when the big rush is over and we consolidate into one line, or you can hang out and help for the entire mealtime. Please use this link to sign up for one, or multiple Wednesdays this semester Foundations Meal Service Sign Up
Book Resources - Age of Opportunity, a great resource for parents of teenagers, is available in the lobby for $15.
Women’s Ministry - “Gently Loved Shoe Drive Collection” for Manna House from October 23rd through November 16th. Please consider blessing the Manna House with the following items: Adult men and women's walking shoes, women’s shoes and tops suitable for workwear, and gently used sleeping bags. Place items in the collection container located in the Gathering Room. If you have questions, or an interest in helping, contact Val Myers at valmyers@reagan.com
FOUNDATIONS - Join us on Wednesdays for a meal at 5:30pm. Discipleship opportunities for all ages are from 6:15 to 7:15pm. A nursery is provided. RSVP HERE
Communion - We will observe communion this Sunday, October 30th.
Sunday School October 30 - Elders will be leading focused discussions and answering questions regarding the recent letter detailing the Abounding campaign and future plans for Cornerstone. Please make plans to attend.
“Operation Auca: Life from Death”- Join us at Cornerstone Tuesday, November 15th, at 6pm for the opportunity to hear the captivating story of Operation Auca from Daron Drown, the grandson of missionary Nate Saint. See below for more information.
Bookshelf Ministry - Be sure to check out this resource ministry located in the Gathering Room. There are free books, tracts and other resources for you to take or give to someone.
Child Evangelism Fellowship. CEF is a Bible-centered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. Cornerstone is hoping to partner with CEF to start a Good News Club at Blossomwood Elementary School. Good News Club® is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship in which trained teachers meet with groups of children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent’s permission. You can learn much more by visiting cefonline.com. In the meantime, we are praying that God would raise up a leader and a group of missionaries from Cornerstone to lead this effort. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact the church office.
Take a Hike!
Luke 5 is up and running! Training has begun. See Paul Wendorf to join the team!
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Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Lora Abernathy, Diana Akridge, Bryan Gassaway, Rick McCann, Randy Petcher, Mike Bayless, Bill and JoAnn Sneed, and Kyle Mosier.
Pray for healing - April DeJong, Mary Allen Junen, Matthew Lawrence, Berin Wendorf, Phil Freeze, Gail Ricks, Lauren Davenport, Sharon Ibsen, Brian Russ, Farris Powell, and Sam Trotter.
Pray for our Sunday School teachers.
Pray for wisdom for our church leaders.
Pray for our nursing home resident - Ruby Petcher
Pray for our expectant mothers - Hillary Hornor (November), and Kawell (adoption).
Pray that the Lord would raise up an assistant pastor to serve at Cornerstone.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Valley Presbyterian Church, Madison, AL (Pastor William Plott).
Missions Moment
Each week we want to highlight one of our missional partnerships. Please take a moment to learn about these wonderful ministries that Cornerstone has the privilege of serving alongside.
This week's highlighted ministries:
Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Mission of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church is to be a community of Christ's followers who worship, grow, and serve together to glorify God in Huntsville and throughout the world.
Please contact the church office by Thursday for changes or additions to prayer requests.
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