Newsletter September 22, 2023
Newsletter | September 22, 2023
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Pardon our dust! Construction and renovations are still ongoing at Cornerstone right now. Here is an update on the latest activities:
Renovations are continuing in the main building but there have been some delays due to some "unknown conditions" that were discovered during demolition. Architects, engineers, and contractors have been working with our leadership to remedy some of these issues and I'm happy to report that solutions have been found and we are back on track with our plans. There are still plenty of details to work through and more planning to take place, but we are on track and hopeful that work will be complete by the end of the year.
Your building and planning committee have also been hard at work coming up with a parking and campus improvement plan. After many rounds of planning and meetings with the civil engineers, we finally have a plan and things are moving forward. A bid package will be sent to prospective bidders very soon. Hopefully, by the middle of October, we will be selecting a contractor. Additionally, we are waiting for the City of Huntsville to review the latest design.
As you can tell, there is still much work to be done! Please continue to pray. Pray for the safety of the workers. Pray for wisdom for our leaders who are overseeing the projects. Pray for favorable conditions with the remaining structural challenges so we can move forward.
All of this is going to be wonderful once it is completed. We know the Lord will use it to help us fulfill our mission to be a community of Christ's followers who worship, grow, and serve together to glorify God in Huntsville and around the world.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Preparation for Worship
September 24, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: The Christian Mindset”
Romans 8:5-8
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, and Kelly Davenport.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Olivia Clemons (January), and Lauren Hudgins (February).
Praise God for the birth of Warren James Bray, born on September 18th to James and Melanie Bray.
Pray for our transition time during construction.
Pray for our children’s ministry leaders.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Alex and Suzanne Sarran (Missionaries to France) and Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, AL (Pastor Scott Phillips).
Announcements
Scripture Memory Cards - There are free scripture memory cards available for you at the front desk of the FLC lobby.
Dr. Joel Beeke Guest Preaching at Grace Fellowship - Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Albertville, AL invites you to hear guest pastor, Dr. Joel Beeke, at their evening worship service on Sunday, October 1st at 6 pm. Dr. Beeke is the founding president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, serves on the pastoral/preaching staff at Heritage Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, and is the author of over 100 books and 1500 journal articles.
Senior High Fellowship Night - High school students, please join us for a fun night of fellowship on Sunday, October 1st from 7-8:30 pm at the Winebreners’ home.
Youth Hike - Youth and families, please join us for a hike on Sunday, October 8th from 3-6 pm at the YACC Pavilion at Monte Sano State Park.
Creative Arts Ministry - Join us on Tuesday mornings in the FLC after the women’s bible study ends around 11:30 am. No experience necessary! Contact Suzann Dolan at sdolan73@aol.com for more information.
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.
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:
Alex and Suzanne Sarran (Missionaries to France)
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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