Newsletter November 24, 2023
Newsletter | November 24, 2023
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! (Psalm 105:1 ESV)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I'm thankful for our church family! The Heidelberg Catechism gives us some wonderful truths from the Scriptures to reflect on as we give thanks to our God.
Heidelberg Catechism Q 27 & 28:
Q: What do you understand by the providence of God?
A: The almighty and ever-present power of God, by which God upholds, as with his hand, heaven and earth and all creatures, and so rules them that leaf and blade, rain and drought, fruitful and lean years, food and drink, health and sickness, prosperity and poverty--all things, in fact, come to us not by chance, but by his fatherly hand.
Q: How does the knowledge of God's creation and providence help us?
A: We can be patient when things go against us, thankful when things go well, and for the future we can have good confidence in our faithful God and Father that nothing in creation will separate us from his love. For all creatures are so completely in God's hand that without his will they can neither move nor be moved.
This Sunday, we will wrap up our study of Romans 8 with the triumph conclusion of vv.37-39. December 3rd marks the first Sunday of Advent as we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord Jesus. Our Advent sermon series will be on The Genealogy of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25. We have many wonderful events and services planned for the Advent season at Cornerstone. Make sure you check out the announcements below.
See you Sunday!
By His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
November 26, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: More than Conquerors”
Romans 8:37-39
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Bryan Gassaway, Kyle Mosier, Randy Petcher, Bill and JoAnn Sneed, Bonnie Stock, and Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Phil Freeze, Anne Harbarger, Abby Reese Wren, Loren and April De Jong, Earl Myers, and David Zimmerman.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Olivia Clemons (January) and Lauren Hudgins (February).
Pray for our transition time during construction.
Pray for peace in Israel and Ukraine.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Adair Evans (Missionary to Germany) and Valley Presbyterian Church, Madison, AL (Rev. William Plott).
Announcements
Women’s Ministry Events:
Jesse Tree Christmas Party - Ladies (college-aged and older only), please join us this Sunday from 4-5:30 pm as we enjoy an ornament exchange with cookies and cocoa! Location and other details can be found on the website here or by contacting Heidi Honeywell at heidi@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
Ladies Prayer Meeting - Friday, December 1st at 10 am in the FLC. Please send prayer requests to Elena Lewis.
Youth Bonfire - Sunday, December 3rd from 3-7 pm at the Wendorfs’ house.
Cornerstone Christmas Events:
Children’s Ministry “Deck the Halls” - Saturday, December 2nd from 10 - noon
First Sunday of Advent - Sunday, December 3rd
Youth Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 13th at 6 pm in the FLC
Christmas Brunch - Sunday, December 17th in the FLC during Sunday School
Joni & Friends Caroling Event and Gift Delivery - Sunday, December 17th
Christmas Eve Morning Service - Sunday, December 24th at 10 am
Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Service - Sunday, December 24th at 5 pm
New Year’s Eve Morning Service - Sunday, December 31st at 10 am
Christmas Giving - This year we are partnering with Sacred Road and Joni & Friends to assist them with Christmas donations. Please take an ornament from the tree in the lobby and follow the instructions. The gifts to Sacred Road will be financial gifts and there will be a collection box for the Joni & Friends gifts available until December 10. The Joni & Friends gifts will be delivered locally before Christmas. Please contact Mary Cooper at mary@cornerstonehuntsville.org regarding Sacred Road donations or Audrey Russ at abruss77@hotmail.com regarding Joni & Friends.
Roots Winter Retreat - The Roots Winter Retreat is January 19th-21st at Camp ToKnowHim for 6th-12th grade. It will be a great time of fellowship, hearing the Word, and worship. Register here.
Restrooms Closed - For the next few Sundays, the restrooms on the 2nd floor, west end near adult Sunday School will be closed due to renovations. Please use the single restrooms on the 2nd floor or the restrooms in the FLC.
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 - Be sure to check out this resource ministry in the Family Life Center lobby. There are free books, tracts, and audio teaching CDs for you to take or give to someone.
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:
Adair Evans (Missionary to Germany)
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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