Newsletter August 29, 2025
Newsletter August 29, 2025
Dear Church Family and Friends,
I am happy to announce that we have hired a Property Manager to help us steward our church property and grounds. Please join me in welcoming Keith Klemmer to the team! Many of you know Keith as one of our church members who serves in children's ministry and on the music team. Keith is coming to us from The Space and Rocket Center, where he has been serving in their building maintenance division. Keith also has over 25 years of experience as an electrician. We are blessed to have him on our team with his vast experience. Please join in praising God for this provision, and please also pray for Keith, Shana, and their family as he begins this new calling.
Like many of you, I am mourning over the senseless, evil violence that continues to mar our world and especially our schools and churches. The horrific act that took place in Minneapolis this past week leaves us longing for a better world where there will be no more sin and sorrow. But until that day, we are called as the Church to put on the armor of God and to be wary of the evil one. The way we do that is by praying and preparing.
To that end, our deacons who oversee our safety team and our safety procedures have asked me to alert you to an upgrade in our safety plan. You will now see two uniformed sheriff's deputies on Sunday mornings at Cornerstone. One deputy will be stationed outside, overseeing the grounds, and another deputy will be present inside to ensure the safety of our members. Please welcome them and thank them.
To be clear, there is no known threat to our church or its members. We are simply placing another layer of protection and defense to ensure that we can worship safely and peaceably. We trust in the Lord and in the strength of His might, but we also know we are called to vigilance to protect the flock. I'm thankful for police officers and sheriff’s deputies who are taking up this calling.
I am looking forward to the Lord's Day this Sunday as we celebrate communion and a baptism!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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Preparation for Worship
August 31, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
The Sermon on the Mount
The Cure to Worry
Matthew 6:25-34
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Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Susan Dupré, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Tim Kauffman, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Lora Abernathy, Suzi Bolton, Karen Canevaro, Dawn Chenault, Marc Goldmon, Sharon Ibsen, Rachel Marrow, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Annette Sweatt, and others.
Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin, Bill and Suzi Bolton.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Morgan High (August), Grace Piercey (October), Christina Hall (October), Elizabeth Katz (November), Lauren Hudgins (November), Olivia Clemons (December), Tessa Wilkes (February), and the Kawell family (adoption).
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Alabama Church Planting Network (Rev. Jeph Guinan) and Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Athens, AL (Rev. Ross Hodges).
Pray for our student ministry - Pray for our students as they persevere in their studies and extra-curricular activities. Pray that they would be salt and light amongst their peers, and that Christ would dwell richly in their hearts by faith. Pray for wisdom for our youth staff and volunteers as they invest in students.
Men’s Rib Dinner is coming on Sunday, September 21! Click here to learn more and to register.
Announcements
Children’s Ministry Greeters Needed - Looking for a way to serve and get to know your church family? The Children’s Ministry needs volunteers to help with greeting and check-in between the early Worship Service and Sunday School. For more information, contact Mary Cooper at mary@cornerstonehuntsville.org.
Ladies Flower Guild - Are you interested in growing/providing flowers or arranging flowers for the Sanctuary? Please join us on Tuesday, September 2, at 12 pm to learn more. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by contacting Lauren in the church office.
Women’s Prayer Meeting - Join us on Thursday, September 4, at 10 am at Micki Smith’s home.
Foundations - Starts Wednesday, September 10, with a fellowship meal at 5:30 pm in the FLC and discipleship opportunities for all ages from 6:15-7:15 pm. Sign up now! Nursery is provided. Adult Discipleship Classes: Who is Yahweh? The Westminster Standards’ Teaching on the doctrine of God, taught by Pastor John Summers. Gospel-Shaped Marriage will be facilitated by Pastor Wilson Shirley and Ruling Elder Mark Hunscheid. Participants will also hear from other seasoned couples about their experiences in marriage. Students: The Parables of Jesus. Children: Catechism.
Men’s Rib Dinner - Join us Sunday, September 21, at 6 pm in the FLC. Brian Russ will share personal insights from his summer sabbatical! Cost is $15 per person. Sons and guests are welcome! Register online today!
Cornerstone Members - Please log in to CCB and update your individual and family photos, and confirm that your contact information is accurate. Questions? Contact Lauren Hill.
Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.
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.
Please contact the church office by Thursday for changes or additions to prayer requests.
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