Pastor's Corner
Dear Cornerstone Family and Friends,
One of the core values of our church community is discipleship. This value is driven by the model of the early church being "devoted to the Apostles teaching" (Acts 2:42). It is also driven by Jesus's command to make disciples (Matthew 28). All that to say, to be a church is to be a community of Christ's followers who are growing in their relationship with Jesus by studying the Scriptures and being doers of the Word.
 With that in mind, THIS SUNDAY, October 3rd, Cornerstone is resuming Sunday School in our new home. God has blessed us tremendously with a facility that has ample Christian education space. It is our intention to maximize this space for discipleship on Sunday mornings. Therefore, we are starting this Sunday with full operations on Sunday morning with worship at 8:30am, Sunday School at 9:45am, and a second worship service at 11:00am. There will be offerings for children, students and adults. You can learn more by clicking here.
This will be a great Sunday as we now have more opportunities to grow and fellowship together. I hope you will join us. This will also be a great way to meet new people and develop greater community with one another. Even though we all cannot be together in one worship service, we can in Sunday School due to the ample amount of education space in our facility.
Additionally, if you are nervous about attending Sunday School, I think it would be helpful to remember, that we are all new this Sunday! Be sure to greet someone new and invite them to join you. If you have any other questions or if you are not sure where to go, just ask!
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Preparation for Worship - October 3, 2021
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Announcements
New Members Class: If you are interested in learning more about Cornerstone please join us November 7th during the Sunday School time in the Gathering Room directly across from the Sanctuary.
Communion Sunday - Next Sunday October 10, we will observe the ordinance of Communion during both services.
Youth Ministry - 3rd Annual Downtown Open Sunday, October 1, 4-6pm. Meet at Jimmy Johns on the square.
Women’s Ministry - Make new friends but keep the old! You’re invited to a ladies fellowship to renew friendships and welcome new faces to our church family—come get to know each other better! Please bring your favorite dessert to share. Saturday, October 16, 6:00-8:00, The Garner Home, 3023 Augusta Trace, Hampton Cove.
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.
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Cornerstone Prayer Request
- Pray for church members caring for family - Lora Abernathy, Diana Akridge, Bryan Gassaway, Matthew Lawrence, Rick McCann, Alan Patterson, Randy Petcher, and Bill & JoAnn Sneed.
- Pray for healing - Maria Chisum, Earl Ricks, Stanley Cross, Riley Patterson, Alan Nelson Anna Parks, April DeJong and Terry Ware.
- Pray for Gail Kimbery in the death of her cousin Teresa last week.
- Pray for our nursing home residents - Ruby Petcher & Marcy Renegar.
- Pray for our expectant mothers - Hitt (October), Amy Eckenrode December), Julia King (March).
- Pray for our Sunday School Ministry beginning next week. Pray for our teachers and leaders.
- Praise God for His power and promises.
- Pray for our Missional Partnerships - North Hills Presbyterian Church, Meridianville, AL Pastor Adam Tisdale and 60 Feet Ministries.
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Cornerstone Sunday School Fall 2021
(Starting THIS SUNDAY, October 3, 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 (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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Sunday Procedures in our New Church Home
Worship
- We will continue with two identical worship services each Sunday at 8:30am and 11:00am.
- Limited seating is available in the balcony and can be accessed via the 2nd floor landing.
- The seating arrangement will be new, please be sure to accommodate visitors and those looking for multiple seats.
- Please be sure to grab a bulletin as your guide to worship.
Parking
- Parking is available on the west and east side of the building. Parking is limited - please try to limit the number of cars per family.
- Handicap accessibility is on the east side of the building - towards Monte Sano.
- The east entrance does have a drive where you can drop off if needed. Please do not block this drive.
- Please enter the east parking lot from Owens Drive, not McClung.
- Please watch for children crossing the parking lots - especially between main building and the Family Life Center.
Bathrooms
- A handicap bathroom is available on the first floor near the fellowship hall.
- Bathrooms are available on the first and second floor hallways.
Nursery
- Nursery is available during the worship service only. Please pick up your children during the fellowship hour between services.
- Nursery for infants to 3 years of age is located on the first floor. Please follow the signs to the check-in area and a volunteer will assist you in finding your child's room.
Sunday School
- Sunday School will not meet for the month of September.
- Sunday School will resume on Sunday, October 3rd with multiple adult classes, junior and senior high classes, and children's ministry.
Fellowship Hour
- During the month of September, coffee and light refreshments will be served in the Family Life Center from 9:45-10:45am.
- Children will be allowed to play in the gym with parental supervision, but not allowed on the track.
PARENTS!
- This is a new location with lots of room for children to roam. It will be important for parents with young children to keep their children with them at all times.
- Please use the crosswalk to walk between the family life center and the main building
- Children 5th grade and under cannot cross the parking lot to go to the gym without adult supervision.
- Please do not allow children to go behind the stage in the sanctuary.
- In general, there are many places for children to wander off so it is imperative that children are supervised by family members.
Wednesday night ministries
- Foundations will resume in 2022.
- A nursery will not be offered on Wednesdays this Fall.
- Youth group, men’s and women’s Bible studies will be offered beginning September 15th.
- We can't wait to worship our Lord Jesus and grow in grace with you THIS Sunday!
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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:
Third Millennium Ministries
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Please contact the church office by Thursday morning for changes or additions to the prayer requests.
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