Newsletter | January 13, 2023

Dear Church Family and Friends,

Last week we began our study of Romans 3:21-26. What some have called "the most important paragraph in the Bible". We specifically looked at what Paul means when he references the righteousness of God four times in this passage. This week we will study another very important theological doctrine and that is justification.

For the first time in Romans Paul introduces this term justification in his letter to the Romans. It is found in Romans 3:24 which is an important verse. Just as important as John 3:16 for it communicates the same truth. “and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Therefore, we will examine in great detail, "what is justification?"

As we prepare our hearts for corporate worship and the preaching of God's Word, let me invite you to think on this question. As you do so, consider studying the Westminster Larger Catechism's teaching on the subject:

Justification is an act of God’s free grace unto sinners, in which he pardoneth all their sins, accepteth and accounteth their persons righteous in his sight; not for anything wrought in them, or done by them, but only for the perfect obedience and full satisfaction of Christ, by God imputed to them, and received by faith alone.

See you Sunday!

by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson

Preparation for Worship

JANUARY 15, 2023

This Sunday's Sermon: “THE GOSPEL OF GOD: What Is Justification?”

ROMANS 3:21-26 (ESV)

Wilson’s Weekly

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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, Geneva Cooper, Kyle Mosier, and Susan Dupré.

Pray for healing -Mary Allen Junen, Matthew Lawrence, Wendorfs, Phil Freeze, Gail Ricks, Lauren Davenport, Sharon Ibsen, and Bob Boerner.

Pray for our nursing home resident - Ruby Petcher

Pray for our expectant mothers - Amy Eckenrode (July), Andrea Mace (July), and the Kawell adoption.

Pray that the Lord would raise up an assistant pastor to serve at Cornerstone.

Pray for our Missional Partnerships - RUF at UAH and Alabama A&M and North Hills Presbyterian Church, Meridianville, AL (Pastor Adam Tisdale).

Announcements

New Members Class - Begins Sunday, February 5th, during the Sunday School hour in the Family Life Center. Email office@cornerstonehuntsville.org to register.

FOUNDATIONS - Resumes Wednesday, January 25th. Join us for a meal at 5:30pm and afterwards discipleship opportunities for all ages will be from 6:15 to 7:15pm. A nursery will be provided.

Men’s Study: The Disciplines of a Godly Man led by Shep Park and Joey Shelton.
Women’s Study: Confronting Jesus led by Heidi Honeywell.
Seminar: Covenant Theology led by Ed Pendergrass.
Leadership Training: Biblical Counseling led by Wilson Shirley.

Women’s Ministry Events - (email heidi@cornerstonehuntsville.org with questions)

Women’s Bible Study Opportunities
- Tuesday Morning Study - Begins THIS Tuesday morning, January 17th. We will resume our study of Exodus (Chapters 19-40) using Jen Wilkin’s God of Freedom material. Click HERE to register. Details are in the link.
- Tuesday Evening Study - Begins THIS Tuesday evening, January 17th.
- FOUNDATIONS Wednesday Evening Study - Join us at 6:15pm beginning Wednesday, January 25th, for a book study of Rebecca McLaughlin’s “Confronting Jesus”. Sign up HERE
Monthly Prayer Time - Thursday, January 19th, at 10am, at the church. Email Elena Lewis at bruce.lewis.family@ juno.com with prayer requests or questions.
Playdate Meetup - Moms and kids please join us for our first monthly play time at Altitude Trampoline Park on University Drive on Monday, January 23rd, at 10am. Email ashley.h.colette@gmail.com for more information.
Women’s Conference - Join us on January 27th & 28th at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Huntsville for teaching and discussion led by Paula Miles on “Thinking Biblically and Living Covenantally.” Click HERE for more information and to sign up.

Cornerstone Men’s Retreat - Calling all men 18 and up, join us for a winter retreat on Spiritual Leadership in the Home, at Work, and in the Church. The retreat will be held February 24-25 at the Vision Retreat Center. Register HERE

Youth Roots Retreat - Coming up next weekend, January 20-22, at Camp ToKnow Him. We are looking forward to a weekend of Christ-filled fellowship and discipleship! See email communication from Pastor Brian with trip details.

Summer Mission Trips - We have two mission trip opportunities with our missional partners coming up this summer:

Joni and Friends Family Retreat (open to families) from June 25-30
- Email Paige McClure (paige@cornerstonehuntsville.org) if you are interested in attending.
Yakama Indian Reservation (ages 13 and up) from July 15-22
- Email Pastor Wilson Shirley (wilson@cornerstonehuntsville.org) to reserve your spot.

PLEASE SEE INFORMATION SHEETS IN THE SECTION BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS

Abounding - To learn more about Abounding initiative click HERE.

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 or if you would like to join the team!

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.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND RETREATS

Summer Mission Trip Opportunities

**EMAIL paige@cornerstonehuntsville.org IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TEAM**

Take a Hike!

Luke 5 is up and running! Training has begun. See Paul Wendorf to join the team!

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:
RUF at UAH and Alabama A&M

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.

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Please contact the church office by Thursday for changes or additions to prayer requests.

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Newsletter January 13, 2023