Newsletter September 27, 2024
Newsletter | September 27, 2024
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Recently I had the honor to share at a men's event at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Thanks to Bob Boerner and our fabulous "Cook Team", we had a wonderful meal and meaningful fellowship. I had the privilege of sharing some thoughts on "The Deep Life." I’d like to share some of those thoughts with you here.
The Deep Life is a term coined by Cal Newport. Newport has written many best-selling books on productivity. It has been helpful to me as a pastor and follower of Christ who seeks to "redeem the time."
Newport states that there are six elements which help define The Deep Life. They are escape, mastery, discipline, appreciation, and awe. I will not pontificate on all of these but I want to point out something about the last element, awe. Newport says we all need something in our life that helps us realize that life is bigger and greater than you and me. He argues this is where religion is helpful! I will take it further and say that awe is where a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ is not only helpful, but necessary for a deep and meaningful life!
This got me thinking about our values as a church. Cornerstone's values are worship, discipleship, care, and mission. Our values are the elements that we have identified from the Scripture as being foundational to a Christ-centered church. We often talk about these values corporately, but I think they are important to us as individuals as they can help us cultivate a life that is deep and full of awe.
I want to invite you to think about these biblical values of worship, discipleship, care, and mission and how they can help you personally have a deep life. What needs to change or what do you need to do differently to incorporate these elements into your life to help you glorify God and enjoy Him forever?
A great place to start is this Sunday, the Lord's Day! Every Lord's Day we gather to worship and stand in awe of the Triune God who sent His Son to die for us! That is worthy of our awe and that is worthy of our very lives.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
From the recent Men’s Fellowship Dinner, where men gathered to feast, fellowship, and hear from Pastor Wilson about “The Deep Life" and how to apply its principles to their lives.
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.
Resource: New devotional by Paul David Tripp
Resource: The Deep Life
Preparation for Worship
September 29, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“MEEKNESS”
Matthew 5:5
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, Cal Brown, Jon Wren, 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), Bre Sullivan (February), Abigail Wood (February), Ashley Colette (March), Abby Junen (April), the Kawell family (adoption), and the Barkley family (foster).
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Seth and Jessica Lewis, Missionaries to Ireland and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL (Pastor Joe Steele).
Announcements
New Members Class - The new members class concludes this Sunday in the Family Life Center lobby. Please see Pastor Brian if you have any questions.
Junior High Sunday Night Fellowship - Junior High students and families, join us for a time of fellowship and teaching this Sunday tonight at Chris Moody’s home from 6:30-8 pm. Parents are welcome!
Foundations - No Foundations next week. The next Foundations will be on October 9. You can RSVP for the October 9 Foundations here.
Annual Reformers Cup Golf Event - Men, mark your calendars for Sunday, October 27 at 1:30 pm at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. 9 hole/4 person scramble/shotgun start. The cost is $58 which includes green fees, a golf cart, and an awards dinner. Some proceeds go to fund the local RUF Ministries. Register here!
Mom’s Playdate at Tate Farms - This Tuesday from 1-4 pm at Tate Farms, 8414-A, Moores Mill Road, Meridianville, AL 35759. Contact Ashley Colette for more information at ashley.h.colette@gmail.com.
Women’s Ministry Fellowship Baby Shower - Please save the date for a fellowship baby shower honoring Kerry McMillan and Bre Sullivan on Sunday, November 3 from 2-4 pm in the Fellowship Hall. More details to come.
Huntsville Assistance Program - The Cornerstone food collection drive is now LIVE. A bin has been placed in the Gathering Room for donations. Check the newsletter or the flier on the bin for a list of needed items. This is a great way for the families of Cornerstone to serve our community!
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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