Newsletter May 22, 2026
Newsletter May 22, 2026
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Dear Church Family and Friends,
This Sunday, we will begin our summer sermon series in the Psalms. This has been our custom for the past 7-8 summers! We will pick back up in Psalm 97 in book four of the Psalter.
This group of psalms that we will consider will be centered around the theme: The LORD Reigns! These psalms place a heavy emphasis on the sovereignty and majesty of the Lord God Almighty and our call to worship Him!
I wanted to share with you a few notes and ideas as we begin this series:
In the public reading of the Scripture, I plan to use the name "Yahweh" where you see the word "LORD" in your English Bibles. The name LORD in all capital letters is an English convention to show the covenant name of God in Hebrew, which is often transliterated into English as Yahweh. It is sometimes transliterated by the German equivalent, Jehovah. I will do this so that we can understand the personal and covenantal way that the different psalmists use the name of God. It gives it a more personal and even reverential touch.
I want to encourage you to use the Psalms to pray. We often struggle so much with what or how to pray. We especially struggle with how to pray in a way that brings reverence and honor to God. The Psalms are not only filled with worship, but they are filled with language to help us speak to God and pray to His holy name.
Remember the important place of the Psalms in the Christian life. I love the quote from the early church father Athanasius of Alexandria, who said, “...the Psalms have a unique place in the Bible because most of the Scripture speaks to us, while the Psalms speak for us." The late German theologian Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg echoes this thought when he wrote, "The Psalms are expressions of holy feeling, which can be understood by those only who have become alive to such feeling."
I'm looking forward to worshiping with you this Lord's Day! See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
May 24, 2026
The LORD Reigns!
Psalm 97
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Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Susan Dupré, Emily Hinson, Janice Martin, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Paul and Christina Wendorf.
Pray for healing - Tom Armstrong, Suzi Bolton, Steve Brewer, Bob and Kathy Cassis, Dawn Chenault, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Steve Sedlack, and Annette Sweatt.
Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin and Suzi Bolton.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Maiben Addison (June), Kerry McMillan (July), Kendra Muur (August), and Amanda Pendergraft (September).
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Sacred Road Ministries - Chris and Mary Granberry, and Christ Presbyterian Church, Hampton Cove, AL (Rev. Michael Calvert).
Pray for our church officers - that the LORD would bless them and keep them - that He would sustain them in their calling as leaders, husbands, and fathers.
Pray for our summer mission teams - Warm Springs, Quiet Waters, and Luke 5.
Announcements
Cornerstone TShirts! Cornerstone t-shirts and hats are available to purchase to raise money for short-term missions. Order yours today here! Deadline is this Sunday, May 24!
Women’s Summer Series - Tuesdays, June 16-July 21. “Think About These Things” - Gospel-oriented inter-generational discussion groups. RSVP here today! RSVP closes this Sunday, May 24!
Office Closed - The church office will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
Communion- We will observe communion next Sunday, May 31.
VBS - June 1-4 from 9-11:30 am. This summer, we’ll investigate God’s Word during VBS and help the Scottish sleuths solve The Case of the Hidden Hero!
Register now! Open for children and volunteers.
Cereal Drive - Donate cereal for our mission partner, Huntsville Assistance Program, in the Gathering Room now through June 4.
Volunteer Snacks - Bless our volunteers with snacks and treats during their work at VBS. Learn more and sign up online.
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:
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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