Newsletter October 6, 2023
Newsletter | October 6, 2023
Dear Church Family and Friends,
I wanted to share a few highlights of some things happening around Cornerstone:
FOUNDATIONS is off to a great start. It has been a wonderful opportunity for us to gather for fellowship and discipleship. It is not too late to come as we will be meeting for three more Wednesdays this fall. We will take a break on October 18th for fall break.
RESTROOMS OUT OF ORDER! The renovations in the main building are picking up speed. Work is being done to expand the bathrooms on the first floor. Due to the nature of remodeling and re-routing the existing plumbing, the restrooms on the second floor near the adult Sunday School rooms will be out of commission. Please plan to use the facilities in the FLC or the single restrooms on the east side of the building. Lord willing, this inconvenience will only be for a few weeks.
Let's PRAY for the contractors working on our building— for their safety and for their families. They are doing a great job!
PARKING: The plan for additional parking and a new playground area is coming together. Pray for our leadership as they are in the final planning stages and hope to send our designs out for bid to a site work contractor.
SACRED ROAD MINISTRIES: Chris Granberry with Sacred Road ministries will be visiting on Sunday, October 15th. Please join us during the Sunday School hour as Chris tells stories of God's grace and work on the Yakama Indian Reservation.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
October 8, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: Mortification! ”
Romans 8:12-13
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 Jennifer Rossuck with the passing of her father this past week.
Pray for our transition time during construction.
Pray for our church officers meeting this week.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Reformed Theological Seminary and First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, AL (Dr. Randy Thompson).
Announcements
Scripture Memory Cards - There are free scripture memory cards available for you at the front desk of the FLC lobby.
FOUNDATIONS - On Wednesday nights 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.
Family Fun Night at the Pumpkin Patch - Please join us this evening at the JDM pumpkin patch from 4-8 pm! Let’s 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 this 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.
Senior High Sunday Night Fellowship - High school students, please join us on November 5th from 7-8:30 pm at the Hodges’ home for a night of fellowship.
Roots Winter Retreat - Registration is now open! The Roots Winter Retreat is January 19th-21st and is for 6th-12th grade at Camp To Know Him. It will be a great time of fellowship, hearing the Word, and worship. Please consider joining us! Register here
Restrooms Closed - For the next few Sundays, the restrooms on the 2nd floor, west end near adult Sunday School will be closed due to renovations. Please use the single restrooms on the 2nd floor or the restrooms in the FLC.
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 in the Family Life Center lobby. 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:
Reformed Theological Seminary
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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