Newsletter | August 4, 2023

Dear Church Family and Friends,

It's happening! After all the prayers, all the waiting, and all the planning ... it is finally happening! The Session approved a project bid this past week to begin remodeling the main church building. Although you may not see a lot of progress in the next few weeks, rest assured that pre-construction work and planning are beginning. The church office and worship space has been moved to the Family Life Center where we will begin worship THIS Sunday, August 6th.

Below is some very helpful information that Pastor Brian compiled to help us all this Sunday. Please read it carefully so that we are all prepared for these changes.

Please also continue to pray! Here are some specific ways:

That this project will help us fulfill our mission to glorify God and grow as followers of Christ.
That we would have a spirit of patience and flexibility during this time.
That God would grant wisdom to our leaders who steward this project.
That God would protect the workers involved in the project.
That God would use this project for His kingdom purposes.

Please also continue to pray for the parking lot expansion efforts. There is much wisdom and lots of planning involved in coming up with the right plan that makes the most sense but also meets city code. Pray for the civil engineers and building committee as they proceed forward.

I'm looking forward to worshiping with you Sunday and I look forward to hearing the reports from the summer mission teams.

by His grace and to His praise,

Pastor Wilson

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Information for this Sunday’s Worship Service in the FLC

We are looking forward to a season of worshipping in the Family Life Center beginning this Sunday, August 6th, as the main building undergoes renovations.

Here are a few instructions for Sunday:

Worship services will take place at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
This week, there will be a joint Sunday School for all ages in the Family Life Center as we hear reports from the Joni & Friends and Yakama Teams.
The nursery will still be in the main building. Parents, please enter at the entrance on the far side of the main building. The lobby/narthex is available as a way to "pass through" from the FLC and get to that entrance. There will be deacons present in the main building throughout the morning to assist you.
There will be designated parking for those with mobility issues close to the Family Life Center. There will be a parking lot attendant to help guide you to those spaces. The Family Life Center has an accessible ramp to go into the building as well as a ramp inside to get from the lobby area to the gym.
The hospitality time will take place in the Family Life Center lobby after the first service and coffee will be available there. You are welcome to bring coffee into the gym.
There is a room available in the Family Life Center with rocking chairs if there are restless little ones during the service. This room is set up for children 4 and under, who must be accompanied by a parent in the room.
On August 13th, we intend to resume Sunday School as normal. There will be a few room changes. The Pathfinders class will remain in the Family Life Center during Sunday School. The Builders class will move downstairs to the Fellowship Hall (right beside the nursery). The New Members class will be upstairs in the Builders class. All other classroom assignments will remain the same.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

Preparation for Worship

August 6, 2023

This Sunday's Sermon:

“Finishing Well”

Psalm 71

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Hymn of the week: Rejoice

Cornerstone Prayer Requests

Pray for church members caring for family - 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, Abby Reese Wren, Addy McClure, Dawn Chenault, April DeJong, Gary Abernathy, Susie Shelton, and Kendall Junen.

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

Pray for our expectant mothers - Ashley Colette (August), Melanie Bray (September), Olivia Clemons (January), and Lauren Hudgins (February).

Praise God for the birth of Mary Claire Hall, born to Cruise and Christina on July 30th!

Praise God for the birth of Emma Clementine Pottorf, born to David and Sami on August 1st!

Pray for Lora Abernathy and her family with the recent passing of her mother, Dolly.

Pray for our transition time during construction.

Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Dr. John Perritt with RYM and Grace Presbyterian Church, Fort Payne, AL (Rev. Dave Latham).

Announcements

Youth Lake Day - On August 5th, we will have a youth lake day for junior and senior high from 3-7 pm at the Kimreys’ lake house, 1294 Lakeshore Dr, Langston, AL 35755. Please click here to RSVP.

Construction and Renovation Update - On August 6th, worship services will move to the Family Life Center (FLC) for a season due to renovations in the main church building. Worship services will still be at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Be sure to check out cornerstoneabounding.org for the latest updates.

Joint Sunday School - On August 6th, join us in the Family Life Center during the Sunday School hour as we hear reports and stories from the summer mission trips.

Communion - We will observe communion next Sunday, August 13th.

Promotion Sunday - Promotion Sunday will be held on August 13th.

New Members Class - 6-week class beginning August 13th in the main building, second floor, during the Sunday School hour. This is an opportunity to learn more about Cornerstone and to pursue membership. Please email office@cornerstonehuntsville.org to register.

InFocus Bike Donations - Many UAH international students live in apartments and do not have a good way to travel to and from campus. If you’d like to donate a bike for the annual bike raffle for these students on August 19th, please contact Seth Waldecker at seth@paradigms.net by August 5th. The primary need is for adult bikes.

Men’s Reformer’s Golf Cup Tournament - August 25th from 12-4 pm at the RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. For more information or to register, please click here.

Fall 2023 Foster Parent Training Class - Beginning September 12th, Lifeline Children’s Services will have foster parent training classes at Asbury Church from September through November 14th in the evenings. If you’re interested, please click here 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 lobby of the Family Life Center. 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:
Dr. John Perritt with RYM

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 August 4, 2023