Newsletter May 10, 2024
Newsletter | May 10, 2024
Dear Church Family and Friends,
I do trust that most of you were safe from the storms this past Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed that an F-1 tornado came right by the church. Thankfully there was very little damage but many of our neighbors were not so fortunate.
If you are able and willing, the deacons are hosting a work and service day at the church on Saturday, May 11, from 9 am to noon. They will begin at the church by blowing off debris from the sidewalks and then proceed to see if we can serve any of our neighbors with clean-up efforts. Please wear proper safety attire and bring blowers and such to clean up the campus.
Thankfully there have been no reported injuries or fatalities in our area. Praise the Lord! Storms like these are a reminder to us, that God is our refuge and strength! We will be reminded of this truth again this Sunday as we gather for worship under the refuge and protection of the Lord our God.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. (Psalm 46:1–7 ESV)
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
May 12, 2024
This Sunday's Sermon:
“The Gospel of God: By Way of Reminder…”
Romans 15:14-33
Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Susan Dupré, Kyle Mosier, Randy Petcher, and Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Suzi and Bill Bolton, Phil Freeze, Earl Myers, Gayle Ricks, Ruby Petcher, Marc Goldmon, Abby Reese Wren, and those sick and suffering.
Pray for our homebound friends - Ruby Petcher and Betty Baldwin.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Olivia Hitt (June), Kayla Few (August), and the McMillan adoption.
Pray for ongoing construction projects and also our church neighbors.
Pray for peace in Israel, Ukraine, and Sudan.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Brent and Selina Miller, Missionaries to Mexico and Grace Presbyterian Church, Fort Payne, AL (Rev. Dave Latham).
Announcements
Outreach Opportunity - The Forgotten Initiative (foster care ministry) will be collecting boxed snacks (individually wrapped), bath towels, air mattresses (or repair patches), baby formula, laundry detergent, and fast food gift cards to donate to Madison County DHR for children in care. There will be a donation box in the Gathering Room for bigger items, and gift cards can be given to Kathy Slaten. We will drop off the items at DHR on May 21. Please contact Kathy Slaten at kathys@theforgotteninitiative.org with any questions.
Men’s Ministry Fellowship Dinner - Men, please bring a friend and join us next Sunday, May 19 at 6 pm in the FLC. The cost is $10/person. Please help us send Pastor Wilson off on his sabbatical as we pray for him and his time away. The deadline to register is this Tuesday, May 14. Register HERE
VBS Olympion 2024 Registration - VBS is June 3-6 from 9-11:30 am. To register your child, please CLICK HERE. Please contact Mary Cooper with any questions at mary@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
2024 Reformers’ Cup Golf Tournament - Please join us and fellow Huntsville-area PCA churches on June 8 from 8:30 am-12 pm at the RTJ Hampton Cove Short Course! Tickets cost $75 each or $300 per team and cover lunch, golf, warm-up balls, and a $10 donation to RUF. A portion of the proceeds go to support the mission of RUF at UAH and A&M. Register HERE.
Women’s Summer Bible Study - Join us on Tuesdays from June 11 to July 23 from 9:30- 11 am for a 7-session study of Colossians with Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons. Nursery provided for ages 4 and under. The author will lead us through the practice of preaching the Gospel truth to ourselves by studying Paul’s example. There may be an evening group, too. Books are available at Amazon or other booksellers. Registration begins next week.
Manna House Serve Days - There is a great opportunity to plug in and serve the community with Cornerstone folks on Thursdays at the Manna House. Anyone can come for any amount of time between 1-6:30 pm.
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.
Register HERE by Tuesday, May 14!
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.
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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