FOUNDATIONS has begun on Wednesday nights beginning starting at 5:30 PM.
- Dinner 5:30 PM until 6:15 PM in the Family Life Center. Meals are available for $5 a person ($20 max per family).
- Discipleship at 6:15pm for all ages!
For more information and to register, click here.
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Pastor's Corner
Dear Church Family and Friends,
One of the important spiritual disciplines that we should all practice in our walk with Christ is meditation. The idea of meditation has unfortunately been identified in our culture with non-Christian systems of thought rather than biblical Christianity. I hope we can change our thinking on that.
In fact, spiritual meditation is commanded by God and modeled the Scriptures. One helpful passage we find that instructs us to do so is in Psalm 1:1-2: Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Pastor and professor Donald Whitney defines meditation as : “Deep thinking on the truths and spiritual realities revealed in Scripture for the purposes of understanding, application, and prayer.” Dr. Whitney goes on to illustrate meditation being like a cup of tea and the tea bag. To get the full effect the tea bag must be submerged into the hot water so that all the flavors seep into the water to make tea.
The Puritan, Thomas Watson, once said, “The reason we come away so cold from reading the word is, because we do not warm ourselves at the fire of meditation.”
So how do we do it? How do we meditate on God's Word? Let me offer some practical suggestion.
First, choose a passage of Scripture and read the selected Scripture carefully. Do this at least 3-5 times. I suggest picking a small New Testament book like Ephesians or Philippians, and then selecting 3-5 verses a day to meditate on. Mediate on it by pray through it and trying understand it.
Once you have done this, employ the O.I.A. method to help you meditate on the passage.
O – observe what you read. Write down any thing that jumps out at you. Try to notice any words or key phrases that are repeated and examine what the passage is plainly about. Then S.P.E.C.K it! Ask these questions:
- Sins: Are there any sins to avoid?
- Promises: Are there any promises to claim?
- Examples: Are there any examples for me to follow?
- Commands: Are there any commands to obey?
- Knowledge: Is there something about God (the Father, Jesus or Holy Spirit) to be learned? Is the passage teaching me any knowledge about God like who He is or anything about His character?
I – interpret what you have read. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you the meaning of the passage? What does the passage teach you about God, yourself, grace, Jesus, your Christian life, etc. What does the passage teach you in light of other Scripture. This is your chance to write your own commentary and see what God is teaching you.
A – apply what you have read and studied to your own life. How might this passage help you “grow in your faith?” Write down plans for action.
I hope this method will aid you and give you more confidence to study God's Word.
See you Sunday!
by His Grace and to His Praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Preparation for Worship
February 13, 2022
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Announcements
Communion will be served this Sunday, February 13th.
Student Ministry - Senior High Boys Join us for Fellowship and fun at the Shirley’s House (2956 Elk Meadows Dr SE, 35741) from 5pm-til on February 13th as we watch the big game together! Contact Taylor with any questions! Senior High Girls Valentine’s Day party, February 12th, 6:30-8:30pm at David and Jennifer Winebrener’s home (2840 Natures Cove Dr, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763).
Student Ministry - Join us Sunday, February 20th at 5pm for a night out with the Huntsville Havoc Hockey team. Contact Taylor for more details!
Foundations - Continues this Wednesday, February 9th. The meal will be served in the Family Life Center at 5:30 PM. Men's and Women's books studies and discipleship opportunities for all ages 6:15-7:15 PM. RSVP Foundations by Monday noon.
Women’s Ministry - Bible Study each Tuesday at 9:30am, 2nd floor. Nursery provided for ages infant - 4yr. olds. Ladies prayer time is Thursday, February 17th at 10am. Email Elena Lewis bruce.lewis.family@juno.com your prayer request.
Hospitality volunteers needed - If you are interested in serving on the church hospitality team, please contact Jenny Roberts at robertsdj99@gmail.com.
Mens Ministry Event - Cornerstone Men’s Dinner, Sunday, Feb. 27th at 6pm. Presenter - Nathan Eldridge. Topic - Choosing DiscernmentTrusting Ancient Wisdom in the Face of Modern Struggles. Menu - Smoked Chuck Roast prepared by Cornerstone’s Famous Cook Team! Cost - $10 each/$20 family max. Register on line at: cornerstonehuntsville.org/mensdinner (Fathers please bring your teenage sons!
Bikes for Students (service opportunity) - There are a few international students at UAH who are in need of a bicycle. There is a need for both women's and men's bicycles. If anyone has an old bicycle that they are willing to donate to InFocus, please contact Seth Waldecker at seth@paradigms.net. Bicycles in need of some repair might also be helpful depending on how much work needs to be done on them. Please make arrangements to drop them off at the church office.
Bookshelf Ministry - Be sure to check out this resource ministry located in the Gathering Room. There are free books, tracts and audio teaching CDs for you to take or give to someone.
Lost and Found is located in the hallway across from the kitchen in the main building.
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Cornerstone Prayer Request
- Pray for church members caring for family - Lora Abernathy, Diana Akridge, Bryan Gassaway, Rick McCann, Alan Patterson, Randy Petcher, Mike Bayless, Bill & JoAnn Sneed.
- Pray for healing - Matthew Lawrence, Craig Martin, Bob Boerner, April DeJong, Earl Ricks, Terry Ware, Mari Carmen Wendorf, Cate Garner and Cate Trotter. Also those that are sick with Covid and their families.
- Pray for our nursing home resident - Ruby Petcher
- Pray for our expectant mothers - Julia King (March), Yatang Cohee & Abby Junen (May), Anna Hill (June), Amanda Pendegraft (July), Kawell (adoption).
- Please pray for Officer Training on Wednesday nights and the Officer Meeting this week on Tuesday night
- Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Downtown Rescue Mission Huntsville, Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Alabama.
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Mission's 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. You may follow the link below to find out more about our Ministry partner.
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Please contact the church office by Thursday morning for changes or additions to the prayer requests.
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