Newsletter March 28, 2025
Newsletter March 28, 2025
Palm Sunday Services
Sunday, April 13, at 8:30 and 11:00 am
Good Friday Communion Service
Friday, April 18, at 6:00 pm
Easter Sunday Services
Sunday, April 20, at 8:30 and 11:00 am, with an Easter Brunch fellowship in the FLC at 9:45 am.
RSVP for Easter Sunday Services will be coming soon!
Dear Cornerstone Family:
This Sunday, we will continue in our sermon series in the Lord's Prayer as we look at the second petition that the Lord Jesus teaches us, "Your kingdom come." This is such a short request. What does it mean?
Believe it or not, this prayer opens up a treasure trove of kingdom theology that we will not possibly have time to explore this Sunday, so I thought I would share some theological nuggets with you beforehand so that you can be familiar with the concepts.
At the heart of Jesus' message is the kingdom of God. We looked at this months ago when we studied Matthew 4:17, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” This "big idea", the Kingdom of God, is the meta-theology or meta-narrative that guides every biblical writer. This idea teaches us that the God of the Bible is the ruler of the kingdom of heaven. The Bible Scholar Graham Goldsworthy defines it this way, "The Kingdom of God is God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule and blessing."
The Kingdom of God also has other titles in the New Testament, such as "the kingdom of heaven," "the kingdom of Christ," "the kingdom of the Lord," or simply, "the kingdom." This metatheology undergirds the teaching of the entire Bible. The Scriptures reveal God using a number of metaphors, but the primary imagery that Biblical writers used for God was that of a divine king. Alongside the basic conviction that God is the supreme King is the belief that he reigns over heaven and earth as his kingdom.
This Sunday, we will consider what does it mean to pray "Your kingdom come."
Also, I want to invite every one of you to the church cookout on Sunday, April 6, after the second service. We are having beautiful weather, so this is a great time for us to fellowship, enjoy our new outdoor space, and appreciate the landscaping that is being installed as we speak. As a bonus, all the proceeds and donations will go to support our two mission teams going out this summer to Warm Springs and Quiet Waters. Please RSVP today!
See you Sunday! Please prepare your hearts for communion that we will celebrate on this fifth Sunday.
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
Pastor Wilson does not personally endorse everything said or written in these links but hopes these articles and/or podcasts will be helpful for Christians in cultivating a biblical worldview.
Preparation for Worship
March 30, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Sermon on the Mount:
Pray Like This - The Second Petition”
Matthew 6:10a
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Prepare your heart for Praise and Adoration with our Spotify playlist.
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Kyle Mosier, Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Dawn Chenault, Marc Goldmon, Susan Hoyt, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Butch Taylor, and others.
Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin, Bill and Suzi Bolton.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Andrea Mace (May), Rebecca Nunley (June), Morgan High (August), and the Kawell family (adoption).
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Vantage Leadership Initiative - Bob Boerner and Nathan Eldridge, and Valley Presbyterian Church, Madison, AL (Rev. William Plott).
Praise God for the near completion of our campus improvement project.
Announcements
Foundations - Foundations concludes this Wednesday, April 2! Come join us for a meal and discipleship for all ages. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, March 31.
Junior High Sunday Night Fellowship - 6-8th graders, join us for an evening of fellowship and discussion this Sunday from 6:30-8 pm at the Winebrener’s home! Bring a snack to share!
Missions Fundraiser and Cookout - Please join us for a cookout to benefit the Quiet Waters and Warm Springs summer mission trips on April 6 after the second service in the FLC. RSVP by clicking here.
VBS Volunteers - “Upward Bound - Reaching for the Heights of God’s Glory” is our theme for this year’s VBS, June 2-5 from 9-11:30 am. If you’re interested in volunteering please register here. Please contact Mary Cooper with any questions.
Lost and Found - The lost and found is in the new entrance in the Gathering Room this Sunday! Please stop by and claim any items you may be missing. Items will be donated on Monday, March 31.
Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.
Cornerstone Women’s Ministry
Volume 4 of our Cornerstone Women’s Ministry Newsletter is available now! Learn about service opportunities, play dates, and other events for women by reading the newsletter here.
A Note of Thanks
March 21, 2025
Dear Cornerstone Family:
A big thank you to each of you for your birthday wishes celebrating my 90th <gasp> birthday. I appreciate all of you and am sorry I’m unable to worship with you in person. We do watch the service online each Sunday, but I sure miss seeing y’all in person. Thanks again for thinking of me on my birthday.
In Christ,
Suzi Bolton
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 ministry:
Vantage Leadership Initiative - Bob Boerner and Nathan Eldridge
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm | THE JACKSON CENTER
How are you "leveraging" the money God has entrusted to you?
Russ Crosson, seasoned financial expert, and Ken Boa, respected theologian, co-authored the book Leverage: Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal Gain.
Leverage was written to challenge conventional views of money and inspire a biblical vision of wealth and stewardship. At the upcoming even both Crosson and Boa will give a keynote talk, offering proven wisdom and practical guidance on how Christians can leverage God's earthly gifts for eternal impact through biblical generosity.
You are sure to walk away with a renewed vision for how God is calling you to "leverage" the financial resources he has entrusted to you. Purchase your tickets here!
Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes
It is almost time for Summer Sports Camp, and our March Madness camp special ends April 1, 2025.
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.
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