Newsletter November 1, 2024
Newsletter | November 1, 2024
Dear Church Family and Friends,
There are a lot of exciting things happening this Sunday at Cornerstone!
First, we get to "Fall Back"! Don't forget to set your clock back before you go to bed Saturday night. Of course, everyone is welcome to come early to church to pray and fellowship but we will follow the clock and enjoy some extra sleep.
Second, we will finish up our study of the Beatitudes this Sunday. It has been wonderful to explore these together and be drawn closer to Jesus as He teaches us how to be His disciples. This last Beatitude is a tough one as Jesus reminds us, “A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you.” (John 15:20) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake", Jesus proclaimed in Matthew 5:10. Let's find out how to apply this to our lives this Lord's Day.
Finally, this Sunday we will welcome two very special guests to Cornerstone, Tionna Tillequots and Connie Yallup with Sacred Road Ministries. Sacred Road has been a ministry partner of Cornerstone for over 10 years! I have had the privilege of serving on the board with SRM for many years. It is a special privilege for us to host Tionna and Connie because they grew up as small children in the ministry and are now serving as adult leaders on the Yakama Reservation. Please join us during the Sunday School hour as we learn more about their ministry and the impact the Gospel is having on reservations out west.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Congratulations to our very own winners of the annual Reformers Cup Golf Tournament. CORNERSTONE brought home the trophy!
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Preparation for Worship
November 3, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“Persecuted for Christ”
Matthew 5:10-12
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, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Ruby Petcher, Marc Goldmon, Diane 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 Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery efforts.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - PCA General Assembly and First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, AL (Dr. Jeff Hamm).
Announcements
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday - Don’t forget to turn your clocks back tomorrow night!
Communion - Communion will be held next Sunday, November 10.
Combined Sunday School - On Sunday, there will be a combined Sunday School in the sanctuary for students (6th grade and up) and adults to hear from missionaries of Sacred Road Ministries.
Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.
Foundations - Foundations continues this Wednesday, November 6 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. RSVP here!
Church-Wide Fellowship Meal - Join us on Sunday, November 17 at noon in the FLC for a chili cookoff! The church will provide other sides and beverages. You can also sign up to bring dessert. To RSVP for the meal or to compete in the chili cookoff, click here. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 12.
Christmas Giving Announcement - This year, Cornerstone is collecting financial donations to Sacred Road Ministries and partnering with The Forgotten Initiative to provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care locally. A tree will be set up soon in the Gathering Room with tags, each indicating a short wish list from different children in care. Feel free to pull a tag, buy and wrap the presents, and place them under the tree! More information to come.
Foster Care Christmas Event - The Forgotten Initiative will be hosting a Christmas brunch for social workers at Madison County DHR on Friday, December 6. We would love to have your help! Please contact Kathy Slaten at kathys@theforgotteninitiative.org.
Help Wanted! We are hiring a full-time Communications Assistant. We are looking for a good fit in someone who is computer-savvy, has an eye for graphic design, and possesses an attention to detail.
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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