Newsletter August 23, 2024
Newsletter | August 23, 2024
Dear Church Family and Friends,
It is good to be home! This week is my first week back at Cornerstone after a three-month sabbatical. As I return and get readjusted to the rhythms of ministry, I must say, "Thank YOU!" That doesn't seem to be sufficient but I am truly grateful to the elders of Cornerstone who allowed and encouraged me to take this sabbatical but also to you, the congregation who supported me and my family while we were away. “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Cor. 1:4 ESV)
I learned a lot while I was away, but one chief thing that I learned is that we LOVE Cornerstone. We missed our church family the whole time we were away. We are most excited about returning to the weekly rhythms of worshipping with you, our family. Thank you for welcoming us back. I love being your pastor.
I was fortunate to be able to do a lot of reading while I was on sabbatical. I hope you have had a chance to pick up Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love. I believe the principles taught in this book will help us go deeper in our mission to be a community of Christ's followers who worship, grow, and serve together to glorify God in Huntsville and throughout the world. Pick up a copy in the Gathering Room ... there are still plenty left!
"In our era, we consult experts, professionals, and specialists, but when you look at your own history of having been helped, it’s likely that you’ll notice very few experts among those who have helped you. Who were your helpers? Were they professional counselors or specialists? Probably not. Most often, they were friends—the regular, everyday people in your life. Friends are the best helpers. They come prepackaged with compassion and love. All they need is wisdom, and that is available to everyone." (From the introduction by Ed Welch).
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
Pastor Wilson does not personally endorse everything said or written in these links but hopes these articles and/or podcasts will be helpful for Christians in cultivating a biblical worldview.
Preparation for Worship
August 25, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place”
Psalm 84
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 - Bob Cassis, Rick Dillon, 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 the Barkley family as they welcome a newborn girl foster placement who will come to their home upon discharge from the hospital.
Pray for ongoing construction projects and also our church neighbors.
Pray for our Women’s Ministry as they begin their fall studies.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Joni and Friends and North Hills Presbyterian Church, Meridianville, AL (Rev. Adam Tisdale).
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.
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 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 FLC and discipleship opportunities for all ages from 6:15-7:15 pm. There will be two adult classes: Biblical Parenting, taught by Pastor Wilson, and Means of Grace, taught by Pastor John. The Biblical Parenting class is designed for parents of young children but all parents and grandparents are welcome. Nursery is provided. RSVP and other information are coming soon.
Men’s Fellowship Dinner - September 22 at 6 pm in the Family Life Center. The cost is $15 and covers a steak dinner. The deadline to register is September 17. To register, please click here.
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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