Newsletter February 17, 2023
Newsletter | February 17, 2023
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Several weeks ago we announced that our trusted Ministry Assistant, Geneva Cooper, would be "retiring" so that she could attend to the important ministry of caring for her family. This announcement set into motion a search for us to find a replacement for her position. In this search we asked for your help and the Lord was pleased to use contacts within our congregation to find someone to fulfill this important ministry position. This week, Lauren Hill began work as our new full-time ministry assistant.
Lauren is originally from Knoxville, TN but has lived in Huntsville for over 15 years. Lauren and her husband, Jamie, have five children. She is a member of The Rock church where she serves in children's ministry. Lauren comes to us with ample administration and ministry experience. Please join me in welcoming Lauren to our church staff and be sure to stop by and introduce yourself.
This Sunday we will celebrate new members joining our church, as some will receive the sacrament of baptism, and many children will join the church that went through the communicants class. Please be in prayer for our new members and join me in welcoming them.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Preparation for Worship
February 19, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon: “The Gospel Of God: Gospel Hope”
Romans 5:1-5 (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.
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Lora Abernathy, Diana Akridge, Bryan Gassaway, Rick McCann, Randy Petcher, Bill and JoAnn Sneed, Kyle Mosier, and Susan Dupré.
Pray for healing -Mary Allen Junen, Matthew Lawrence, Phil Freeze, Gail Ricks, Bob Boerner, Beverly Park, Elena Lewis, and Cal Brown.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin
Pray for our expectant mothers - Amy Eckenrode (July), Andrea Mace (July), Ashley Collete (August), Christina Hall (August), and the Kawell adoption.
Pray for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Pray that the Lord would raise up an assistant pastor to serve at Cornerstone.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Dr. John Perritt with Reformed Youth Ministries and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL (Pastor Joe Steele).
Announcements
New Members Class - Continues this Sunday, during the Sunday School hour, in the Family Life Center. This is an opportunity to learn more about Cornerstone and to pursue membership. Join us, even if you haven’t registered!
Cornerstone Softball - If you are interested in playing on a church softball team this spring please reach out to Paul McKelvey (205-960-4009) for more information. Men and women needed!
FOUNDATIONS - Join us for a meal on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. Afterwards discipleship opportunities for all ages are offered from 6:15 to 7:15pm. A nursery is provided. RSVP HERE
Serving at FOUNDATIONS - We need helpers for the meal each week! If you are able to help, please sign up HERE
Cornerstone Men’s Retreat - Next Friday and Saturday (February 24-25) at the Vision Retreat Center. We’ll be discussing Spiritual Leadership in the Home, at Work, and in the Church. To register click HERE. Registration deadline is THIS Sunday, February 19th.
RYM - Registration is open! The conference is July 10-15, and is for students 8th grade and up. Please email brian@cornerstonehuntsville.org to sign up and receive the registration link.
Summer Mission Trip Opportunity - We are heading back to serve at Joni and Friends Family Retreat from June 25-30. This trip is open to families. Please email Paige McClure (paige@cornerstonehuntsville.org) if you are interested in attending.
Abounding - To learn more about Abounding initiative click HERE.
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 RETREAT
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Take a Hike!
Luke 5 is up and running! Training has begun. See Paul Wendorf to join the team or email office@cornerstonehuntsville.org for more information!
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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:
Dr. John Perritt with Reformed Youth Ministries
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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