Newsletter September 15, 2023
Newsletter | September 15, 2023
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Today I'm writing to announce to you some exciting news. The Session of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church has called Mr. John Summers to serve as an assistant pastor at Cornerstone.
As many of you know, John has been laboring around Cornerstone for years teaching and occasionally preaching. What you may not know is that John has been licensed to preach the Gospel in Providence Presbytery for six years now and has served in numerous pulpits around Providence Presbytery.
In addition to serving as an attorney for the U.S. Government, John has pursued theological degrees from the University of Chester in England over the years. As he has labored over these past years, John has sensed a call to ordained ministry so that he can continue his pulpit ministry but also serve the sacraments and perform other duties reserved for an ordained pastor. Additionally, John has expressed a desire to assist the Session in shepherding responsibilities. After affirming his sense of call and having seen his gifts tested over many years, the Session sees this as a great opportunity for John and for us.
Upon completion of his ordination trials with Providence Presbytery in November, we are hopeful John will begin to serve in this official capacity near the end of November. He will serve on the pastoral staff in a part-time capacity as he plans to continue to labor in his full-time day job as an attorney. His official title will be Assistant Pastor of Discipleship. His duties will consist of teaching and preaching, assisting in worship, and overseeing the adult Sunday School program.
Please join me in praising God for this wonderful blessing for Cornerstone and John. Please pray for John and his family as he takes up this new call.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Preparation for Worship
September 17, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: What God Has Done”
Romans 8:2-4
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Bryan Gassaway, 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, Abby Reese Wren, Gary Abernathy, Susie Shelton, Kendall Junen, Linda Granger, and Kelly Davenport.
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).
Pray for the McCann family with the recent passing of Rick’s mother.
Pray for our transition time during construction.
Pray for our church staff.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Joni and Friends and Christ Presbyterian Church, Hampton Cove, AL (Rev. Michael Calvert).
Announcements
Southside Presbyterian Church Morning Preview Service - Southside Presbyterian Church, a church plant of our Presbytery, is hosting a morning preview service on Sunday, September 17th. Please remember them in prayer this weekend! If you have questions about Southside or how you can support church planting, please contact Pastor Brian at brian@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
Kingdom Men’s Huddle - Northeast AL FCA is hosting an amazing night of fun, food, fellowship, and faith on Monday, September 18th at 5:45 pm at Toyota Field. Middle school age and up are welcome to attend. The cost is $10 per person (dinner included). To attend, please purchase tickets here.
FOUNDATIONS - On Wednesday nights for 6 weeks, beginning September 20th from 5:45-7:15 pm in the FLC. Fellowship and refreshments begin at 5:45 pm, followed by discipleship at 6:15 pm. This is a great opportunity to come together each week for food, fellowship, and foundations in God’s Word! There will be discipleship opportunities for children, students, and adults. To RSVP, please click here.
The Doctrines of Grace: How Calvinism Points Us to the Heart of Christ - This month’s seminar will be held on Wednesday evenings during FOUNDATIONS, beginning September 20th in the Family Life Center.
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 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.
Southside Presbyterian Church, a church plant of our Presbytery, is hosting a morning preview service on Sunday, September 17th. Please remember them in prayer this weekend! If you have questions about Southside or how you can support church planting, please contact Pastor Brian at brian@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
The FOUNDATIONS adult seminar will be taught by Pastor Wilson Shirley, Brian Russ, John Summers, Fred Schlich, and Ed Pendergrass.
Click here for more information.
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:
Joni & Friends
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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