Newsletter August 16, 2024
Newsletter | August 16, 2024
Dear Cornerstone Family,
Beginning on September 11, 2024, we will begin our fall Foundations program. Foundations happens twice a year during the spring and fall. It lasts for several weeks and serves as a good mid-week time for the church to come together, enjoy a meal, and learn more about our Christian faith. There are classes for all ages and it always proves a fruitful time together.
We will have two adult class offerings this year. Pastor Wilson will be leading a parenting class, supporting parents in our church who find themselves wanting to learn more about what they've gotten themselves into with having kids. I will be leading a class on the ordinary means of grace. "Ordinary means of grace" is a phrase that we often hear around Cornerstone, but perhaps many of us aren't quite sure exactly what it means. In short, the ordinary means of grace are the ways in which we grow as Christians, both corporately as a church body and in our private lives.
I hope you will take advantage of the growth and fellowship opportunities that Foundations affords this fall.
Many blessings,
Pastor John
Preparation for Worship
August 18, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“That They May Seek Your Name”
PSALM 83
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Kyle Mosier, Randy Petcher, and Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Dawn Chenault, Earl Myers, Phil Freeze, Gayle Ricks, Ruby Petcher, Marc Goldmon, and those sick and suffering.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Lauren Durr (November), Kerry McMillan (January), Bree Sullivan (February), and the Kawell adoption.
Pray for ongoing construction projects and also our church neighbors.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Downtown Rescue Mission Huntsville and Grace Presbyterian Church, Fort Payne, AL.
Announcements
New Members Class - The new members class begins today in the Family Life Center lobby. Please see Pastor Brian if you have any questions.
Youth Fall Kickoff - This Wednesday night, August 21, we are kicking off the fall semester for the student ministry in the Family Life Center. All 6th-12th graders are welcome! There will be dinner from 6-7:30 pm.
Bible Workshop - On September 4 at 6:30 pm, there will be a two-hour workshop on reading and interpreting Paul’s epistles with Pastor John in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. To sign up, please see the email that was sent out this week or click here. There will be a pre-workshop exercise which will be discussed during the session.
Ladies Prayer Meeting - Our next prayer time will be Wednesday, August 28 at 10:30 am at Micki Smith's house. For questions, please contact Mollie Cohee at (205) 222-5044.
Ladies Fall 2024 Bible Study - Beginning September 10, Women’s Ministry will be studying the book of Acts using Nancy Guthrie’s book, “Saved”. The Tuesday morning group meets from 9:15-11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall and the Tuesday evening group meets from 6:30-8 pm (location TBA). For more details and to register, please click here.
Foundations - Begins Wednesday, September 11. There will be a fellowship meal at 5:30 pm in the Family Life Center and discipleship opportunities for all ages from 6:15-7:15 pm. There will be two adult classes: Parenting, taught by Pastor Wilson, and Means of Grace, taught by Pastor John. Nursery is provided. RSVP and other information are coming soon.
Manna House Serve Days - There is a great opportunity to plug in and serve the community with Cornerstone folks on Thursdays at the Manna House. Anyone can come for any amount of time between 1-6:30 pm.
Benevolence - If you are in need of financial assistance or other needs due to hardship, please see a deacon or contact needs@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
Ministry Opportunity - Interested in reaching out to our church members who need help with minor home improvements or repairs? If so, contact David Hoover at ddhoover53@gmail.com for more information.
Bookshelf Ministry - The church resource bookshelf is currently located on the second floor between the balcony and the adult Sunday School rooms. There are some great free books and resources there!
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:
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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