Newsletter January 12, 2024
Newsletter | January 12, 2024
Dear Church Family and Friends,
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:16–17 ESV)
This Sunday, we will get reacquainted with an old friend, Paul's letter to the church in Rome. I'm looking forward to being back in this study of God's Word with you. It was sad to leave the greatest chapter in the whole Bible, Romans 8, but it is exciting to anticipate all the other good stuff God has for us in the rest of the book of Romans. Lord-willing, we will finish Romans before the summer.
If you were to simply outline the book of Romans, it is easily divided into two parts. Romans 1-11 is Paul's theology of the Gospel and Romans 12-16 is the application of the Gospel. Romans 9-11 begins a new section in Paul's letter that concludes the theology of the Gospel. This is a very difficult portion of Scripture that has sparked much debate over the millennia about its true meaning and how we understand it in the New Testament church. But difficult passages of Scripture should not move us to ignore or skip over their importance. Difficult passages of Scripture should move us to work harder and seek the Spirit's help for meaning and understanding. God's holy Word is worth our time. It is worth our devotion so that we may know Him more, glorify Him, and enjoy Him forever!
See you Sunday!
By His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
January 14, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: Count Your Blessings”
Romans 9:1-6a
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, Mike and Carol Wellfare, and Mark and Robbie Kimbrough.
Pray for healing - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Phil Freeze, Anne Harbarger, and Earl Myers.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers -Lauren Hudgins (February), Rebecca Nunley (April), Olivia Hitt (June), and the McMillan adoption.
Praise God for the birth of Luke Alexander Morrow, born to Alex and Rachel on January 9, grandson of David and Gail Kimrey.
Pray for students and leaders going to the Presbytery Youth Retreat next weekend.
Pray for peace in Israel, Ukraine, and Sudan.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Scottsboro, AL (Rev. Dieter Paulson) and First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, AL (Dr. Randy E. Thompson).
Announcements
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.
Women’s Ministry Bible Studies - Tuesdays for 10 weeks from 9:15-11:30 am in the FLC beginning this Tuesday. Monday and Tuesday evenings for 8 weeks from 7-8 pm, location in homes. For additional details and to register, please click here.
Communicants Class - A communicants class for children interested in becoming communing members of Cornerstone starts this Sunday. There will be an initial meeting after the second service. Please contact Pastor Brian at brian@cornerstonehuntsville.org for more information.
New Members Class - January 28-March 3 during the Sunday School hour. If you’re interested in becoming a member or learning more about Cornerstone, please email office@cornerstonehuntsville.org to sign up.
2024 Men’s Retreat - Men, please join us on February 23-24 at Alpine Camp in Mentone, AL. This year’s theme is “UNDIVIDED: The Heart of Christian Manhood” with guest speaker Nathan Eldridge, Executive Director of Vantage Leadership. The cost is $60/person. For more details and to register, click here.
Save the Date! - VBS Olympion 2024, June 3-6. More details to follow.
Yakama Summer Mission Trip - A team is forming to go back on June 1-8, 2024. If interested, please contact frank.cohee@gmail.com.
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:
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Scottsboro, AL (Rev. Dieter Paulson)
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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