Newsletter November 18, 2022
Newsletter | November 18, 2022
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him; sing praises to him, tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done. (1 Chronicles 16:8–12 ESV)
Happy Thanksgiving! We have much to be thankful for as we reflect on God’s goodness this time of year.
From this passage above, I love how David points out in this song of thanksgiving how we are to give thanks to the LORD in a number of different ways.
We give thanks by calling upon the name of the LORD!
We give thanks by making known the deeds of the LORD and telling of His wondrous works!
We give thanks by by singing praise to the LORD!
We give thanks to the LORD by seeking Him continually in worship!
We give thanks by remembering — remember what He has done!
It is this last form of thanksgiving that I want us to focus on: remembering.
This Sunday will be an important Sunday as we remember an initiative that started back in 2018. It was then that Lord provided property for Cornerstone downtown. It was then that we saw the Lord begin to move our hearts toward being more centrally located downtown to fulfill out ministry. It was in 2020 that we began a generosity initiative to build on our property downtown. We named this initiative ABOUNDING, in Christ and for the city. We desired to have a home where we could worship, grow, and serve together for generations to come.
But, as the Proverbs says, “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 ESV) In 2021 God did something we did not expect or imagine — He redirected our steps to a new home at 11413 McClung Ave. What we thought was a disappointment, has turned out to be God’s lavish blessings. What we thought was a compromise, has turned out to be the LORD doing far more abundantly that we had asked or imagine.
The LORD gave us 1 acre downtown … we now have 6.5 acres in Blossomwood.
We had designed a facility with limited fellowship and activity space … we now have an entire facility for fellowship and activities.
There was little parking downtown on site … we now have ample space to expand parking.
There are so many other things we could point to but the point is, GIVE THANKS the LORD! God has provided super-abundantly for Cornerstone! Praise Him!
This Sunday we will be giving thanks and refreshing the ABOUNDING vision. We want to invite you to come along as we follow the LORD on this journey. You will have an opportunity to learn more about this initiative and be invited to participate if you have not already. Please be in prayer as we seek to honor the LORD in the resources He has proved for us.
By way of the reminder, for Cornerstone members, we have a brief called congregational meeting at 9:45am.
See you Sunday!
By His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Preparation for Worship
November 20, 2022
This Sunday's Sermon: “Abounding In Thanksgiving”
Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV)
Wilson’s Weekly
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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
Brunch Servingware- If you brought your personal serving dish/tray to the New Officer Reception several weeks ago, please claim it in the Gathering Room this Sunday.
InFocus Ministry - InFocus is looking to connect international students from UAH with local families for Thanksgiving. If you are interested in hosting one or more international students this Thanksgiving, please email Harold Bryer at sheprest@hotmail.com. Please contact Seth Waldecker at seth@paradigms.net with questions about the program.
Church Office Holiday Hours - The Church office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23rd, and will be closed November 24th and November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Little Lincoln Christmas Giving - Each year we collect items to give to the preschoolers at Lincoln Village. Ornaments for each child will be available to get off the tree beginning next Sunday, November 27th. You can also sign up for needed items HERE. All gifts should be dropped off, UNWRAPPED, at the church either underneath the Lincoln Village Christmas tree, or upstairs in the Children’s Assembly Room no later than Sunday, December 11th.
Children’s Advent Party - Join us Saturday, December 3rd, from 10am-12pm in the FLC for a time of crafts, stories, and snacks. RSVP to paige@cornerstonehuntsville.org. If you are interested in signing up to volunteer click HERE.
Group Home Caroling - Save the date for Friday, December 9th @ 5:15pm. In partnership with Joni & Friends annual Christmas Deliveries ministry, we will be delivering gifts and caroling at a local group home where members of our church have family residing. We would love for you to join us! More details coming soon.
Youth Christmas Party - Join us Sunday, December 11th, from 5-7pm in the FLC!
Men’s Ministry - Save the Date for Men’s Retreat at The Vision February 24-25, 2023.
CEF Good News Club - Cornerstone is starting 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. Please pray 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 at office@cornerstonehuntsville.org
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.
Take a Hike!
Luke 5 is up and running! Training has begun. See Paul Wendorf to join the team!
CLICK TO SIGN UP
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, Geneva Cooper, and Kyle Mosier.
Pray for healing - April DeJong, Mary Allen Junen, Matthew Lawrence, Berin Wendorf, Phil Freeze, Gail Ricks, Lauren Davenport, Sharon Ibsen, Farris Powell, Sam Trotter, Jack Trotter, Kara Beth McClure, Bob Boerner, and David Kimrey.
Pray for our church staff.
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 - Vantage Leadership Initiative and Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cullman, AL (Pastor Jason Ellerbee).
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:
Vantage Leadership Initiative
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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