Newsletter August 18, 2023
Newsletter | August 18, 2023
Dear Church Family and Friends,
This past week we wrapped up our summer sermon series in the Psalms with Psalm 72. There was one phrase that I have continued to meditate on as we think about King Jesus being the best King there is! That phrase is found in v.14 which says, "precious is their blood in his sight”.
That is an amazing truth about our King Jesus. It means that every bit of suffering that we have experienced or will experience, is precious to Him. He cares about every drop of blood that is shed. Every hurt that we have experienced. Our king is amazing this way!
And we know this is not just a sentiment from Jesus. The late biblical counselor David Powlison said, "Jesus himself was touched with the weaknesses, struggles, and temptation of those with whom he spoke and for whom he died”.
The fact that Jesus cares this much about us, that He sympathizes with us, reminds me of another amazing promise found in the final kingdom of God, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4 ESV). There will be no more shedding of blood in the New Heavens and the New Earth ... there will not even be tears! Our Lord's compassion is that wonderful!
May these truths help us to love Jesus more!
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Construction progress continues at cornerstone
Preparation for Worship
August 20, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: New Life in the Spirit”
ROmans 7:1-6
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, Kendall Junen, and Linda Granger.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Melanie Bray (September), Olivia Clemons (January), and Lauren Hudgins (February).
Praise God for the birth of Gabriella Anne Colette, born on August 15th to Zach and Ashley!
Pray for grade school students, teachers, parents, and college students as the new school year begins.
Pray for our transition time during construction.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Southside Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, AL (Pastor Adam Venable) and North Hills Presbyterian Church, Meridianville, AL (Pastor Adam Tisdale).
Announcements
New Members Class - Continues this Sunday 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 join us if you are interested.
Men’s Reformer’s Golf Cup Tournament - August 25th from 12-4 pm at the RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. The registration deadline is this Sunday! Please register online by clicking here.
Fall 2023 Women’s Studies - A 10-week morning study of 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John beginning September 5th from 9:15-11:30 am in the FLC and a 6-week evening study of Jonah beginning September 11th and 12th from 7-8 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. Women are welcome to join either or both studies. For more information and to register, please click here.
Youth Group - Beginning August 23rd, the youth group is starting back on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm in the youth room located on the 2nd floor of the main building.
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.
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:
North Hills Presbyterian Church in Meridianville, AL (Pastor Adam Tisdale)
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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