Newsletter October 20, 2023
Newsletter | October 20, 2023
Dear Cornerstone Family,
A lot can happen in a year! About this time last year, I wrote a Pastor's Corner about church planting as we are partnering with several church plants and planters in our area. Many of those works were in their infant stages. On the MNA committee of Presbytery, I get a "front-row seat" to see and hear what God is doing in our church plants. Our committee's primary responsibility is to oversee and "stir up" church planting within our Presbytery. We believe that healthy churches lead to healthy church planting efforts, and we are thankful that Cornerstone continues to be connected to church planting in our Presbytery.
One of the exciting developments in the past year is that several church plants are beginning to have worship services on a regular basis! Here are a few brief updates and some contact information:
All Saints Presbyterian Mission - Rev. Matt Patrick (LEARN MORE)
All Saints just held their first morning service last Sunday, October 15! They will continue to meet at West Huntsville Community Fellowship (formerly West Huntsville UMC) at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings.
Grace Fellowship Church Hispanic Mission in Albertville - Rev. Mark Berry
Pastor Mark Berry and his wife Lori continue to lead multiple Bible studies in the Albertville community. He serves as a chaplain at AlaTrade (chicken processing plant) and Lori works at the crisis pregnancy center in Albertville.
Hope City Mission in South Madison/Triana - Rev. Amos Williams Jr. (LEARN MORE)
Hope City Mission continues to meet on Sunday evenings in the south Madison area.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church Scottsboro - Rev. Dieter Paulson (LEARN MORE)
Redeemer Scottsboro began weekly Sunday morning services earlier this year after meeting on Sunday evenings for a few years.
Southside Presbyterian Mission in South Huntsville - Rev. Adam Venable (LEARN MORE)
Southside Presbyterian Mission is hosting its second morning preview service this coming Sunday, October 22 at 10:00 AM at the Vision Retreat Center on Bailey Cove Road. Please pray for the provision of a regular meeting place.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Mission in West Madison - Rev. Nathan White
Good Shepherd is the newest mission church of our Presbytery, established in 2023. They are in the "gathering" phase as Pastor Nathan White has just officially started his work as a church planter.
How can you help our church planters and church plants? Consider these four categories and how you might be involved:
Pray - Pray for the church planter and for the ministry and outreach of the church plant.
Give- Give financially to church planting works to help fund their mission.
Help/Resource - Do you know someone who might need to hear about one of these church planting works? Can you help make connections in the community? Can you serve in some way— providing food for a gathering or using your gifts to help in some way?
Go! - Consider going to be a part of a church plant.
If you have questions about any of our church plants, please feel free to ask. I am looking forward to our time together on Sunday!
Pastor Brian
Preparation for Worship
October 22, 2023
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: All Creation Set Free from Corruption”
Romans 8:18-25
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Bryan Gassaway, Kyle Mosier, Randy Petcher, Bill and JoAnn Sneed, and Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Phil Freeze, Anne Harbarger, Matthew Lawrence, Abby Reese Wren, Gary Abernathy, Susie Shelton, Kendall Junen, Jack Trotter, Kelly Davenport, Palmer Summers, and Loren De Jong.
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 Missional Partnerships - RUF UAH, RUF Alabama A&M, and Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Albertville, AL (Rev. Jackie Gaston).
Announcements
Scripture Memory Cards - There are free scripture memory cards available for you at the front desk of the FLC lobby.
Communion - Communion will be held next Sunday, October 29th.
FOUNDATIONS - Foundations resumes this Wednesday, October 25th with refreshments at 5:45 pm and discipleship for all ages from 6:15-7:15 PM.
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.
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.
Joni & Friends: Alabama Warrior Getaway - This retreat on November 2nd-6th at Camp McDowell serves American servicemen and women who have visible and invisible injuries as a result of military service. Veterans, along with their families, are provided a safe space for respite, spiritual renewal, and healing. Families experience fellowship with others facing similar difficulties and find new hope in Christ. For more information and to register, please click here.
Baby Shower - The Women’s Ministry is hosting a baby shower for two expectant mothers on Sunday, November 5th from 2-4 pm in the Family Life Center. To RSVP, please email Shelby Hundscheid at hundscheids@gmail.com.
Senior High Sunday Night Fellowship - High school students, please join us on November 5th from 7-8:30 pm at the Shorters’ home for a night of fellowship.
Roots Winter Retreat - Registration is now open! The Roots Winter Retreat is January 19th-21st at Camp Toknowhim for 6th-12th grade. It will be a great time of fellowship, hearing the Word, and worship. 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.
RSVP to Shelby Hundscheid at hundscheids@gmail.com
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:
RUF UAH and RUF Alabama A&M
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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