Newsletter December 16, 2022
Newsletter | december 16, 2022
Dear Church Family and Friends,
What a wonderful Advent season we have had at Cornerstone! It has been wonderful to reflect on the beauty, wonder, and joy of the incarnation of Christ through the music of Christmas found in Luke’s Gospel. This Sunday we will learn from the final song, Simeon’s Song.
Christmas Eve we will have two, identical services of lessons and carols. Make sure you sign up for a service to help us with planning!
Christmas Day we will have one worship service only at 11:00am.
See you Sunday!
By His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Preparation for Worship
December 18, 2022
This Sunday's Sermon: “REJOICe! Simeon’s Song”
Luke 2:21-35
Wilson’s Weekly
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Announcements
Chrismons - This year our Cornerstone Christmas tree is decorated with Chrismon Ornaments. There are informational cards in the seatback pockets and on the table in the lobby with more details about these ornaments. Thank you to the ladies who joyfully helped make the Chrismons!
Cornerstone Christmas Events:
Christmas Brunch - Come celebrate Christmas with a fellowship brunch THIS Sunday, December 18th, in the FLC during the Sunday School hour. This is a potluck-style event and you are invited to contribute to the brunch tables! Click HERE to sign-up and see what dishes are requested.
Christmas Eve Services - We will have two identical candlelight Christmas Eve Services on Saturday, December 24th, at 4pm and 5:30pm. Please invite family, friends, and neighbors to join us! In order to avoid overcrowding at each service, we are asking families to sign up for the service they plan to attend. Click HERE to register.
Christmas Day Service - Sunday, December 25th, at 11am only.
(A nursery will NOT be provided for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services)
New Year’s Day - We will have services at 8:30am and 11am. Sunday School classes will not be held , but will resume Sunday, January 8th.
Abounding - To learn more about Abounding click HERE. Please turn in your commitment card in by THIS Sunday if you are planning to contribute to the initiative.
Year-End Giving - Please remember that in order for your contributions to be posted this year they will need to be postmarked by December 31st.
Women’s Bible Study - Join us beginning Tuesday, January 17th, as we resume our study of Exodus (Chapters 19-40) using Jen Wilkin’s God of Freedom material. Click HERE to register and order a copy of the book. Stay tuned for more information regarding FOUNDATIONS evening bible study and other activities beginning in January.
Roots Retreat - Students, please join us January 20-22, 2023 at Camp ToKnow Him for a weekend of Christ-filled fellowship and discipleship. The deadline to register is THIS Sunday, December 18th. The cost will be approximately $125 per student. Click HERE to sign-up. Email Pastor Brian with questions at brian@cornerstonehuntsville.org
Men’s Ministry - Save the Date for Men’s Retreat at The Vision February 24-25, 2023.
Join the Good News Club Team - Cornerstone is forming a team to launch a GNC at Blossomwood elementary. Sign up sheet and more info are in the gathering room at the church! 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. Please contact office@cornerstonehuntsville.org with any questions.
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
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.
CLICK TO SEND AN EMAIL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
REGISTRATION COMING JANUARY 2023!
Take a Hike!
Luke 5 is up and running! Training has begun. See Paul Wendorf to join the team!
CLICK TO SIGN UP
scan qr code to sign up or Click HERE
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 -Mary Allen Junen, Matthew Lawrence, Berin Wendorf, Phil Freeze, Gail Ricks, Lauren Davenport, Sharon Ibsen, Farris Powell, Bob Boerner, and David Kimrey.
Pray for our nursing home resident - Ruby Petcher
Pray for our expectant mothers - The Kawell adoption.
Pray that the Lord would raise up an assistant pastor to serve at Cornerstone.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - PCA General Assembly and First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, AL (Pastor Randy Thompson).
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:
PCA General Assembly
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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