Newsletter December 6, 2024
Newsletter | December 6, 2024
Dear Church Family and Friends,
This past week we began our Advent sermon series on The Glory of God in the Incarnation, looking at selected passages in the book of Hebrews. Advent is about anticipation. This anticipation builds upon an Old Testament theme that began in Genesis 3:15 when God promised that a snake crusher would come to rescue us. Ever since that moment, the world has been anticipating a Redeemer who would come and save us.
During the whole Old Testament time of anticipation, God raised up prophets, priests, and kings to mediate the covenant relationship between Himself and His people. The prophets proclaimed the message of salvation. The priest mediated the animal sacrifices for sins that were only temporary atonements. The successive kings and rulers anticipated the hope that a forever ruler would come and usher in the Messianic age. But no mere man could live up to the expectation of executing these offices with sinless perfection. Could there be One who would come to fulfill all three of these offices?
Our Baptist friends have a helpful statement in the 1689 London Baptist Confession which states, “Christ, and Christ alone, is fitted to be mediator between God and man. He is the prophet, priest, and king of the church of God” (8.9). Christ is exalted in the incarnation, but His exaltation is not just in Him being born— it will increase in His humiliation. Join us this Sunday as we consider the humiliation of Christ in the incarnation.
In other news, please join me in welcoming Jordan Busk to our staff as the new Communications Assistant. We give thanks to the Lord for Emily Boggs and her service to us as the Communications Assistant. We are excited for her and Jared's child they are expecting soon and for her opportunity to care for her expectant daughter.
Jordan is a Huntsville native and comes to us with experience working in several local churches. She is married to Jon and they have two children, Nora and Barrett. She is a Mississippi State graduate, so I am thankful to have a fellow sufferer on staff!
See you Sunday! Come let us adore Him!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
DECEMBER 8, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Glory of God in the Incarnation: The Humiliation of Christ”
Hebrews 2:5-13
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Ed and Carolyn Pendergrass, Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Kyle Mosier, Randy Petcher, Mike and Carol Wellfare, and the Barkleys (foster child).
Pray for healing - Susan Hoyt, Bob and Kathy Cassis, Rick Dillon, Dawn Chenault, Earl Myers, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Ruby Petcher, Marc Goldmon, Diane Brown, Jon Wren, Walt Hodges, Suzann Dolan, Gary Abernathy, Bill Hitt, and others.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher, Betty Baldwin, and Bill and Suzi Bolton.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Kerry McMillan (January), Bre Sullivan (February), Abigail Wood (February), Ashley Colette (March), Abby Junen (April), Andrea Mace (May), and the Kawell family (adoption).
Praise God for the birth of Frederick Joe Durr, born to Andy and Lauren Durr on Wednesday, December 4!
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Hope City Church, Madison, AL (Rev. Amos Williams) and Redeemer Church of the Shoals, Florence, AL (Rev. Mark Robertson).
Announcements
HAP December Food Drive - A bin has been placed in the Gathering Room to donate to Huntsville Assistance Program’s December food drive. Check this newsletter or the flier on the bin for a list of needed items.
Christmas Poinsettias - If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone, please fill out the order form in the chair pocket in front of you on Sunday, enclose your payment of $15 (cash or check), and place it in the offering plate.
Christmas Giving Announcement - We are still collecting financial donations for the Sacred Road Ministries Christmas Fund. To make a financial donation, click here and select “Sacred Road Christmas Fund - 2024” from the drop-down menu. The deadline to donate is Sunday, December 15.
Christmas Potluck Brunch - Sunday, December 15 during the Sunday School hour in the FLC. To bring an item or help, please sign up here.
Final Youth Group - Youth students, please join us this Wednesday at 6:30 pm for our final youth group meeting of the semester before the Christmas party on December 18.
Christmas Eve Services - The annual candlelight Lessons and Carols services will be at 4 and 5:30 pm on Christmas Eve. To help us make plans to accommodate everybody and have adequate parking at each service, please sign up for the service you plan to attend here. We anticipate having space available for anybody who wants to come, and nobody will be turned away. When you sign up, please make sure to register for all family members and guests attending.
Nominations - Cornerstone members have the opportunity to nominate men for church office from November 17 to December 31. Please pick up a nomination brochure in the lobby and place it in the offering plate or give to a church officer.
Ladies Bible Study Spring 2025 - Resumes Tuesday, January 7 at 9:15 am in the main church building. New members of the study are welcome to join us as we continue in Acts. For more details and to register as a new member, please click here.
Creative Arts Ministry Break - Creative Arts Ministry will be taking a break from meeting until Wednesday, January 8. Contact Suzann Dolan for more information at sdolan73@aol.com.
Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.
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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