Newsletter August 21, 2026
Newsletter August 21, 2026
Dear Cornerstone Family:
We are looking forward to resuming FOUNDATIONS, our Wednesday night discipleship ministry, on September 9! As we enter our 11th year of FOUNDATIONS, it has been a part of ministry life here as we gather for a mid-week meal and discipleship for all ages. Nursery is provided. The meal begins at 5:30 PM in the Family Life Center as we enjoy fellowship together as a church family, and discipleship classes are from 6:15-7:15 PM. There will be 9 weeks of FOUNDATIONS this fall, and we would love for you to come join us! Here are the studies we are offering this fall:
For adults, Pastor John Summers and I will lead us on a journey through the whole Bible using a book called God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughn Roberts. It is a study that helps us understand how the whole Bible fits together and proclaims the good news of the Kingdom of God and the salvation that is ours in Christ Jesus.
There is also a ladies’ Bible study option on Wednesday night. The ladies are doing a study of Joshua with Jen Wilkin this fall on Tuesdays. The Wednesday night option is a homework discussion group, which means you watch the video teaching and do the homework at home, and the FOUNDATIONS time will be a group discussion. This option begins Wednesday, September 2, one week before FOUNDATIONS starts. Contact Heidi Honeywell, our Women's Ministry Coordinator, for more information.
Our middle and high school students will be studying the Ten Commandments as they continue to gather on Wednesday nights during FOUNDATIONS, led by Pastor Chris and the youth ministry team. Children's ministry will study the catechism together. We are thankful for all the staff and volunteers who help lead our students and children at FOUNDATIONS!
Next week, be on the lookout for an email with RSVP instructions as we begin preparations for our FOUNDATIONS kickoff.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Brian
Preparation for Worship
August 23, 2026
The Servant of the LORD
Matthew 12:15-21
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Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Susan Dupré, Emily Hinson, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Paul and Christina Wendorf.
Pray for healing - Suzi Bolton, Kathy Cassis, Dawn Chenault, Val Myers, 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 - Morgan High (December), Hayley Honeywell (February), and the Poppe family (adoption).
Praise God for the birth of Archie Pendegraft, born to Brandon and Amanda Pendegraft. Ginny and Mae are proud big sisters!
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Providence Presbytery and Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cullman, AL (Pastor Jason Ellerbee).
Pray for our women’s ministry - that the women of Cornerstone would grow in unity and learn together the good promises the Lord has made and fulfilled (Joshua 21:45).
Announcements
Women’s Fall Bible Study - Joshua by Jen Wilkin, begins September 1 . Register here today! Registration closes Monday, August 24!
Tuesday mornings (9-11:30 am). Nursery provided.
Tuesday evenings. This group is full. For more information, contact Heidi Honeywell.
Wednesday nights (6:15-7:15 pm). Begins September 2; modified to meet during Foundations as a homework discussion group. Nursery provided.
Communion - We will observe communion next Sunday, August 30.
Junior High SNF - Next Sunday, August 30, at the Slatens' home from 6-8 pm.
Student Ministry Parents’ Night - Youth Parents, join us for youth group on Wednesday, August 26, from 6-8 pm in the Family Life Center as we begin our fall study.
Foundations - Begins Wednesday, September 9, with a fellowship meal at 5:30 pm in the Family Life Center, followed by discipleship opportunities for all ages from 6:15-7:15 pm. Nursery is provided.
Children (K-5th) - Catechism. Led by Mary Cooper and volunteers.
Youth (6th-12th Grade) - Ten Commandments. Led by Pastor Chris and volunteers.
Adults - God’s Big Picture, Tracing the Storyline of the Bible. Led by Pastor John and Pastor Brian.
Women - Joshua by Jen Wilkin. Begins September 2. Please register online for this group by tomorrow, Monday, August 24.
Men’s Oktoberfest Fall Dinner - Men, join us on Sunday, September 20, for our annual Fall Men’s Dinner. We’ll have an authentic Oktoberfest dinner! Our theme is A Man's Call to Be Tough-Minded and Tender-Hearted. We’ll hear from Rick Stark, Associate Pastor at Decatur PCA, and enjoy a time of fellowship. All men, high school-aged and up, are welcome to join us; invite a friend! Register online today!
Summer 2027 Mission Trip with Sacred Road: If you are interested in going next summer, please contact the church office by September 4.
Luke5 Hike - Saturday, September 12, at Madison County Nature Trail, Green Mountain. Hike begins at 9 am; Sherpas arrive by 8:45 am.
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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