Pastor's Corner
Dear Church Family,
I would like to write to you about an issue that has been on my heart: Stewarding Technology in Our Home and Church.
This is a wisdom issue! So let's read some wisdom on this:
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.
Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.
(Proverbs 4:23–27 ESV)
How can we, as a body of Christ, steward the technology that now dominates our culture? How do we live godly in this digital age? How do we train our children to be wise with technology?
As your pastor, I want you to know this is an issue of godliness and it is something for which we must seek wisdom from the Lord, daily!
The truth is, technology is advancing so fast that it is nearly impossible to keep up. But we must keep up!
I hope that after reading this you will have some tools and some encouragement to help you grow in godliness in this area and shepherd your children’s hearts when it comes to technology.
Author and blogger Brett McCracken wrote in an article published on The Gospel Coalition, “The internet is winning and the church is losing. Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Google are powerful disciple-makers.” If this is true, and it seems to be, then we need to work hard and pray hard to make sure we and our children are being discipled by Jesus and His Word, and not the world.
One of the biggest issues I observe among Christians is consuming too much news and social media. Either through the phone or the television, too much news of the world is invading the mind rather than a steady balance of Scripture and the Good News of the Gospel.
One of the biggest issues I see in Christian households is parents giving their children unlimited and untethered access to the internet where they are exposed to all manner of evil and wickedness without the wisdom to self-govern. This is an area where parents need to take leadership. We cannot sit on the sidelines. Technology is not getting easier or safer.
So how do we handle these things? …. Where do we start when it comes to stewarding technology in our hearts and in our children's hearts?
- We must heed the wisdom of Proverbs 4 to guard our hearts and ponder our paths. We need to do this with technology. We should ask, "Do my technology habits bring glory to God? Am I protecting my family?"
- We must shepherd the hearts of our children. We must display healthy, consistent and God-honoring uses of technology.
- We need to seek accountability in our own lives. Seek out a pastor or an elder if this is a struggle for you.
- We need to support one another in community. The local church is the best place for us to do this together - with one another.
- We must see this is a spiritual battle and we must employ tools to helps us in the battle.
So, with all that said, how is God calling you to make some changes in your technology habits? How can you begin to take steps to make those changes?
Not sure where to start? Try this for your family: https://protectyoungeyes.com/
If you need accountability for yourself, try https://www.covenanteyes.com/
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Preparation for Worship - October 31, 2021
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Announcements
New Members Class - If you are interested in membership or learning more about Cornerstone, please join us on Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour beginning November 7th. The class will meet for five weeks in The Gathering Room. Please register by emailing office@cornerstonehuntsville.org .
Nursery volunteers needed - God has blessed us with many special children and we need your help to shepherd them on Sundays. A wonderful opportunity to be a part of this, is by volunteering in the nursery on Sunday's. You can sign up on Sunday in the nursery or email our Nursery Coordinator Christina Wendorf, at christina@cornerstonehuntsville.org
Churchwide Thanksgiving Fellowship Lunch - Sunday, November 21st following the second service in the Family Life Center. More details to follow.
Wednesday Night Studies - We will wrap up our Wednesday evening studies on November 10th.
Women's Ministry Event - All ladies are invited to join Cornerstone Women's Ministry on Wednesday, November 17th from 7:00-8:30pm as we enjoy a Jesse Tree Party! The Jesse Tree is a wonderful way to celebrate the incarnation of Christ and the whole story of the Bible with your family each Christmas! The party will be at the Family Life Center located at Cornerstone Church (address is 1413 McClung Ave.). Find more info about the party and register online. This event is limited to 25 women due to the need for every woman to make 25 of one ornament. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. We can't wait to enjoy this special time together as we prepare for the Christmas season! Email Julia King with questions.
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Cornerstone College Boxes - Please help us fill goodie boxes for our Cornerstone college students as they prepare for exams! We have approximately 20 students in college and will be filling a box of fun treats for each of them as a gift from our church family. Questions? Email or text Betsy at bsm7305@yahoo.com, (256) 541-1658. You can find additional information and sign up at the Sign Up Genius link below:
Cornerstone College Boxes
Fall Discipleship Opportunities:
- Ladies Morning Bible Study meets Tuesdays, 9:15am on the second floor.
- Ladies Evening Study meets Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm in the Gathering Room
- Men’s Evening Study meets Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm on the second floor.
- Middle and High School Students meet Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm in the Family Life Center
- We will wrap up our Wednesday evening studies on November 10th.
Mission Partner Opportunities
Huntsville Pregnancy Resources Center - HPRC will be holding their annual Tiny Toes 5K/Fun Run October 23. For more information and registration please follow this link. Tiny Toes 5K Registration
Lincoln Village Annual Banquet - Lincoln Village is one of our Ministry partners and they are hosting their annual banquet for the first time on the Lincoln campus. Please make plans to join us Friday, October 29! For more details and tickets please follow this link.
Lincoln Village Banquet
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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, and Bill & JoAnn Sneed.
- Pray for healing - Maria Chisum, Earl Ricks, Stanley Cross, Riley Patterson, Anna Parks, April and Loren DeJong, Terry Ware, Olivia Hitt and baby daughter Violet, Maddie Bush, daughter of Jordan and Nikki Bush.
- Pray for our nursing home residents - Ruby Petcher & Marcy Renegar.
- Pray for our expectant mothers - Amy Eckenrode (December), Julia King (March).
- Pray for Providence Presbytery meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd.
- Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center and Christ Presbyterian Church-Hampton Cove, AL (Mike Calvert)
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Cornerstone Sunday School Fall 2021
9:45-10:45 AM
Nursery/Preschool (up to 4 years old)
Location: 1st Floor - Leadership: Christina Wendorf
Parents please check-in your child at the check-in area and then proceed to their room in the nursery area.
- Infants - Nursery Staff, Volunteers
- Toddlers - Nursery Staff, Volunteers
- 3s & 4s - Hannah Kawell, Laura Shirley
Children (Kindergarten to 5th Grade)
Location: 2nd Floor - Leadership: Paige McClure
Parents please check in your children in the Children’s Assembly Room (Rooms 209/211, across from the elevator) at 9:45 AM. Please pick up your children in the following classrooms promptly at 10:45 AM.
- Kindergarten - Julia King and Rick McCann (Room 206)
- 1st & 2nd Grade - Maria Chisum, Hillary Hornor (Room 216)
- 3rd & 4th Grade - Kevin McClure, Michaiah Summers (Room 213)
- 5th Grade - John Chisum, Brett Davenport (Room 220)
Students (Jr. and Sr. High)- The Sermon on the Mount
Location: 2nd Floor - Leadership: Taylor King
Leadership Team: Daniel Cooper, Katherine Adams, Audrey Russ, Jen Winebrener
- Junior High classroom (grades 6-8) is Room 215.
- Senior High classroom (grades 9-12) is Room 217/219
Adult Sunday Schools - The Sermon on the Mount
College and Career (College - Mid-20s) - 2nd Floor, Room 203
Leadership Team: Frank and Mandy Cohee
Builders (Late 20s and 30s) - 2nd Floor, Room 201
Leadership Team: (Facilitators)-Stewart and Hilary Horner, Brandon and Amanda Pendegraft; (Teachers) Brian Russ and Paul Wendorf; (Elder/Teacher) Mark Hundscheid
Reflectors (40s) - 2nd Floor, Room 207
LeadershipTeam: (Facilitators) Michael and Kelly Butler, Mark and Anne Harbargar ; (Teachers) Nathan Eldridge, John Summers; (Elder/Teacher) John Bise
Reformers (50s) 2nd Floor, Room 205
Leadership Team: (Facilitators) Bob and Jenny Boerner, Tim and Jen Kauffman, Jim and Elizabeth Shorter; (Teachers) Bob Boerner, Tim Kauffman and Joey Shelton; (Elder) Mike Honeywell
Pathfinders (60s and up) 1st Floor, Fellowship Hall
Leadership Team: (Facilitators) Cal and Dianne Brown, David and Gail Kimrey; (Teachers)-Fred Schlich and Butch Taylor;(Elder/Teacher) Shep Park; (Elder) David Kimrey
****Note: Classes are “age-based”....but please feel free to go where you want to go!
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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.
This week's highlighted ministry:
Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
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Please contact the church office by Thursday morning for changes or additions to the prayer requests.
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