Newsletter September 29, 2023
Newsletter | September 29, 2023
Dear Cornerstone Family,
Our backyard has a muscadine vine that produced a nice harvest this year. When I would go out and pick the muscadines, I would approach from one side of the vine and see several muscadines— some that were ripe and ready to pick and others that needed more time. Sometimes after picking from the front side, I would wonder if I had gotten to all the ones that were ready. But one thing that I would do is walk around to the other side of the vine, and then I would discover that there were muscadines there that I did not see from the front side of the vine, that were just as ready to be picked.
It brought to mind that there are times in our lives when we may only see the front side of the vine, perhaps even leading to discouragement if we do not immediately see the fruit, while the God who gives growth sees the whole vine as He tends to and grows His people. This is certainly applicable in a lot of ways, whether it's in parenting, in discipleship of students, or in witnessing to a coworker. Let's encourage one another to keep surveying the vine, trusting the Vinedresser (John 15) as we join in the ongoing harvest of making disciples to which He has called us.
“For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up. So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:8-10)
See you Sunday!
Pastor Brian
Preparation for Worship
October 1, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: The Residence of the Spirit ”
Romans 8:9-11
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, Jack Trotter, 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).
Pray for our transition time during construction.
Pray for our student ministry leaders.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center and First Presbyterian Church, Russellville, AL.
Announcements
Communion - We will observe communion next Sunday, October 8th.
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 this Sunday 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.
FOUNDATIONS - On Wednesday nights for 6 weeks, beginning September 20th from 5:45-7:15 pm in the Family Life Center. Any and all are welcome to join. For more information, please click here.
The Doctrines of Grace: How Calvinism Points Us to the Heart of Christ - This seminar will be held on Wednesday evenings during FOUNDATIONS in the Family Life Center.
Senior High Sunday Night Fellowship - High school students, please join us this Sunday for a fun night of fellowship from 7-8:30 pm at the Winebreners’ home.
Family Fun Night at the Pumpkin Patch - Please join us at the JDM pumpkin patch on Friday, October 6th from 4-8 pm! Meet at 1614 Old Gurley Pike, New Hope, AL 35760. Church group rate is $13/per person, 2 years and younger free. Purchase tickets at the Silo and get more information about activities and food here.
Youth Hike - Youth and families, please join us on Sunday, October 8th from 3-6 pm at the YACC Pavilion at Monte Sano State Park for an afternoon of fellowship and enjoying God’s creation on the mountain!
2023 Share the Story: North AL - Lifeline Children’s Services is hosting an annual banquet dinner at The Rock Family Worship Center on October 24th at 6:30 pm. This is a wonderful evening for families interested in adoption or foster care to learn more about the process and for churches to learn more about engaging in ministry with these families. For more information and to register, click here.
Ladies’ Monthly Prayer Meeting - Friday, October 27th at 10 am in the FLC gym.
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:
Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
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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