Newsletter September 5, 2025
Newsletter September 5, 2025
Join us for FOUNDATIONS, beginning this Wednesday, September 10. Click here to learn more and to RSVP.
Dear Church Family and Friends,
This Sunday will mark the fourth year that Cornerstone has called 1413 McClung Avenue our church home! It is hard to believe all that the Lord has done for our church family in that time. It is such a blessing for us to continue to enjoy our new and improved campus and beautiful sanctuary.
Even though Cornerstone began in 2013, we have celebrated many milestones along the way. Some of those milestones have included sending out our first missionaries and seeing more and more people express faith and come to Christ. This has been a true joy in the life of our church.
Another significant milestone will be this Sunday as the first brother to be raised up in our congregation will be ordained to the Gospel Ministry. Jonah Hill, who started coming around Cornerstone when he was 16 years old, will be ordained and installed as the Assistant Pastor at Grace Fellowship PCA in Albertville, Alabama. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
I had the privilege of officiating Jonah and Anna's wedding ten years ago, and I had the blessing of baptizing several of their children. And now it is my joy to be able to preach at Jonah's installation service this Sunday evening in Alberville. Please join me in giving thanks to God for the Hill family, and let us commit to praying for Jonah, Anna, Henry, Nora, and Owen as they begin this new chapter in their family.
Also, this past month, another brother who served us well years ago, Dr. Matthew Elliott, was ordained and installed as the Associate Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Hampton Cove. Let's also pray for Matthew, Meg, and their children in his new calling.
This coming week, FOUNDATIONS will begin. I hope you and your family are considering joining us on Wednesday evening for a meal, fellowship, and opportunities for everyone to grow in their faith.
See you 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.
Article: Marriage as a Covenant
Resource: New SING Hymnal
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Preparation for Worship
September 7, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
The Sermon on the Mount
Discerning Judgment
Matthew 7:1-6
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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, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Annette Sweatt, and others.
Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin, Bill and Suzi Bolton.
Praise God for the birth of Kimmie Grace High, born on Saturday, August 30, to Nathan and Morgan High.
Pray for our expectant mothers - 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 - Seth and Jessica Lewis - Missionaries to Ireland (UFM) and Grace Fellowship Presbyterian Church, Albertville, AL (Rev. Jackie Gaston).
Pray for our women’s ministry - as they seek to connect, encourage, and equip women to grow in their faith and serve the Lord.
Men’s Rib Dinner is coming on Sunday, September 21! Click here to learn more and to register.
Announcements
Communion - Communion will be observed next Sunday, September 14.
Junior High Sunday Night Fellowship - 6th-8th graders join us on Sunday, September 7, from 6:30-8 pm at The Poppe’s Home for a time of fellowship and discussion. Please bring a dessert to share! Families are welcome to stay.
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.
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.
Save the Date for Quiet Waters Family Retreat 2026! June 8-12, 2026. Click here to learn more!
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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