Newsletter May 24, 2024
Newsletter | May 24, 2024
Dear Cornerstone Family,
This summer, we are continuing a tradition of preaching through the Psalms that began in 2017, when we spent a whole summer preaching through Psalm 119. In 2018, we started with Psalm 1 and have preached 12 Psalms each summer. At this rate, we may finish sometime around 2030! The Psalms have often been called the "Hymnbook of Israel", offering praise to God in all seasons of life. There are Psalms of hope, confidence, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, kingship, remembrance, and hymns of praise. Often as we read the Psalms, we find words to express our longings, ask questions, praise God, and articulate our trust in Him when we have a hard time coming up with those words. We encourage you to read the Psalm being preached before the sermon each week in preparation for worship.
On Sunday, Pastor Chris will preach Psalm 73, the beginning of Book III of the Psalms. It is one of the many Psalms of Asaph we’ll have the opportunity to study together this summer. Asaph was one of the Levite musicians (see 1 Chronicles 15 and 16 for background) who was appointed by David to play alongside the Ark of the Covenant.
We look forward to a great summer together learning and growing in the Psalms with you.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Brian
Preparation for Worship
May 26, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“Where Faith Finds Its Footing”
Psalm 73
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 - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Phil Freeze, Earl Myers, Gayle Ricks, Ruby Petcher, Marc Goldmon, Abby Reese Wren, and those sick and suffering.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Olivia Hitt (June), Kayla Few (August), and the McMillan adoption.
Pray for ongoing construction projects and also our church neighbors.
Pray for peace in Israel, Ukraine, and Sudan.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - PCA General Assembly and Redeemer Church of the Shoals, Florence, AL (Pastor Olan Stubbs).
Announcements
Side by Side Books Now Available - While Pastor Wilson is on sabbatical this summer, he invites you to read a book along with him called Side by Side - Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Ed Welch. You can purchase a copy in the Gathering Room for $7.
Foster Care Birthday Boxes - Our children's ministry is partnering with The Forgotten Initiative this year to build Birthday Boxes for children in foster care in Madison County. We will be collecting the following items that will be assembled on the last day of VBS: boxed cake mix, icing, candles, and paper birthday plates. Please drop off donated items in the designated box in the Gathering Room.
Ladies Prayer Meeting - This Wednesday at 10:30 am. For location details, please contact Mollie Cohee at (205) 222-5044.
Northeast AL FCA Summer Camps & Events - Northeast AL FCA has several ways for students to get active in a Christ-centered environment through their summer athletic camps and leadership conferences. Please click here to learn more about these events and register your child.
VBS Olympion 2024 Registration - VBS is June 3-6 from 9-11:30 am. To register your child, please click here. Please contact Mary Cooper with any questions at mary@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
Women’s Summer Bible Study - Join us on Tuesdays from 9:30- 11 am or Wednesdays from 6:30-8 PM for a 7-session study of Colossians with Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons. Begins June 11 and ends July 23. Nursery is available for infants through age 4. Register here.
2024 Reformer’s Cup Golf Tournament is Postponed - The Annual Reformer’s Cup Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 8th is postponed. New dates and times will be posted as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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.
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 upstairs near the balcony entrance. There are free books, tracts, and audio teaching CDs for you to take or give to someone.
Click here to register
Click here to learn more
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:
PCA General Assembly
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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