Newsletter | July 7, 2023

Dear Church Family and Friends,

Thank you to all who helped send a team of nearly 50 folks from Cornerstone to serve at the Joni and Friends this past week. Your prayers, encouragement, and financial support were a tremendous blessing to us. God was gracious to bless the camp and I got to see first hand how God used the different gifts of men, women, and children to serve in this important kingdom work.

Many of us came away with the hope and prayer that God would continue to use us to reach families affected by disability. I know God is using our desire already to minister to these families.

Here are a few ways that we are and can continue to serve and reach families with disabilities:

by helping to support and serve alongside the new Joni and Friends Alabama chapter
by continuing to serve at Joni and Friends Family Retreats and other events to serve families

by checking out our new Luke 5 Huntsville ministry! This ministry provides inclusive hiking and outdoor adventures for those with disabilities. Hikes are forming now. Contact Dave Winebrener at dave.winbrener@luke5adventures.org if you are interested in being a Sherpa (hiking assistant).
by the new renovations that will be taking place very soon in the main church building. A brand new, accessible entrance will be created in the rear of the building as well as parking that is more level.
by being on the lookout for families with special needs. Perhaps make room for them in the sanctuary, help them with different tasks, or serve as a buddy to someone who needs special care.

Through seeking out and caring for others with disabilities, these are just a few of the ways God can use us to serve His kingdom right here in Huntsville.

Be sure to check out this video to see our team in action this past week at the Joni and Friends Retreat 2023!

See you Sunday!

Blessings,

Pastor Wilson

Preparation for Worship

July 9, 2023

This Sunday's Sermon:

“Let the Nations Be Glad”

Psalm 67

Wilson’s Weekly

Pastor Wilson does not personally endorse everything said or written in these links but hopes these articles and/or podcasts will be helpful for Christians in cultivating a biblical worldview.

Luke 5 Huntsville
Joni and Friends Alabama
Please pray for our high school students going to RYM Summer Conference this week.

Last week, Cornerstone took a group of nearly 50 people to serve alongside others at the Joni and Friends Mississippi Family Retreat 2023.

Video Recap: Joni and Friends Mississippi Family Retreat 2023

Please enjoy this video recap of the trip!

Cornerstone Prayer Requests

Pray for church members caring for family - Lora Abernathy, Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Bryan Gassaway, Rick McCann, Kyle Mosier, Randy Petcher, and Bill and JoAnn Sneed.

Pray for healing - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Phil Freeze, Anne Harbarger, Mary Allen Junen, Matthew Lawrence, Mari Carmen Wendorf, and Abby Reese Wren.

Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.

Pray for our expectant mothers - Andrea Mace (July), Ashley Colette (August), Christina Hall (August), Sami Pottorf (August), Denia Dillon (August), Melanie Bray (September), and Olivia Clemmons (January 2024).

Praise God for the birth of Gwendolyn Eckenrode, born to Connor and Amy on June 30th!

Pray for high school students and leaders going to RYM.

Pray for Yakama Summer Mission Team.

Pray for our transition time during construction.

Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Downtown Rescue Mission and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL (Pastor Joe Steele).

Announcements

Construction and Renovation Update - On August 6th, worship services will move to the Family Life Center for a season while renovations take place in the main church building. Worship services will still be at 8:30am and 11:00am. Be on the lookout for more communications regarding these exciting developments!

FLC Move Workdays - In preparation for moving worship and other church activities to the Family Life Center (FLC) ahead of construction, the CPC Deacons will be conducting two workdays on Sat, 22 July 2023 and Sat, 29 July 2023 both starting at 8:00 AM. There is a significant amount of repairing, cleaning and organizing that is required, and we need your help to prepare the FLC as our primary use space. Additionally, immediately after the 11:00 AM worship service on Sun, 30 July 2023, the Deacons will be moving all the chairs from the sanctuary to the FLC. Your help is also requested with this activity as well. Please contact David Hoover or Gary Abernathy if you have questions.

New Members Class - Begins Sunday, August 13th, during the Sunday School hour in the Family Life Center. The class will be for 6 weeks. This is an opportunity to learn more about Cornerstone and to pursue membership. Please email office@cornerstonehuntsville.org to register.

Journey Groups! - Men, are you interested in joining a small group? Journey groups are forming this fall. This is a great way to help you grow in your walk with Christ and be encouraged by other men. Please contact Bob Boerner at bob@vantageconnect.org to learn more.

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 located in the Gathering Room. 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:
Downtown Rescue Mission

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.

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Please contact the church office by Thursday for changes or additions to prayer requests.

The Cornerstone Newsletter is a weekly publication emailed each Friday. To notify the church office of church members in the hospital or of births and deaths, or if you have a change of address or name, please contact office@cornerstonehuntsville.org or 256-489-4625.

Newsletter July 7, 2023