Newsletter October 17, 2025
Newsletter October 17, 2025
Dear Church Family and Friends,
For several years now, Keith & Kristyn Getty, along with scores of other musicians, pastors, and theologians, have worked on a new hymnal project. This has culminated in the release of the Sing! Hymnal. It contains the best of traditional and modern hymnody, with songs spanning centuries of church history up to this past year. It is a wonderful gift to the Church!
Our session recently approved the use of the Sing! Hymnal at Cornerstone, and you will soon see it in the chairs alongside the Bibles on Sundays. We hope to begin using the hymnals at the end of October. The hymnal contains much of what we sing already, and will be a wonderful aid in our worship services as we praise God together. The hymnal not only includes songs, but also features Scripture readings, prayers, creeds, poems, and other quotes that accompany the hymns. There are also helpful indexes and a neat section of hymn stories. Cornerstone has always sung hymns, but this is the first time we have used hymnals.
For many of the students and kids who have grown up at Cornerstone, this will be a new experience. This also may be a new experience for those who have been in other churches that have used screens in their services rather than hymnals. There are also those who attended churches with an older hymnal, like the Trinity Hymnal or the Celebration Hymnal. One of the benefits of the Sing! Hymnal is that it not only contains the traditional hymns we know and love, but it also contains beloved modern hymns that have been written in our lifetime!
Here's a brief Q&A that may answer a few questions you have about the hymnal:
How many hymns are in the hymnal?
- They have numbered every hymn, reading, etc., and the hymnal ends with #900 (The Hallelujah Chorus!). There are actually a little under 500 hymns.
Is my favorite song in the hymnal?
- The answer is probably "yes!" You can go to the Sing! Hymnal Index and find out.
Are there songs that we sing that are not in the hymnal?
- Yes. There are a few songs or alternate hymn tunes that we sing regularly that are not in the hymnal. Occasionally, we also have arrangements of hymns that will differ from the hymnal arrangement. We will still sing these songs and note them in the bulletin when we do.
Will we still have a bulletin?
- Yes. Our bulletin contains the full order of worship for each Sunday. We will begin putting hymn numbers in where applicable, and will also have song lyrics available in the bulletin.
What color is the hymnal?
- The hymnal is a dark green color, cloth over board edition. We decided to have it a different color from the Bibles to help you find each of them in the chairs in front of you.
Will every individual have a hymnal?
- Hymnals are for sharing! There will be a hymnal available for every 2 people.
What if I have other questions about the hymnal?
- Ask Pastor Brian. You can also learn more at The Sing Hymnal Website
Looking forward to singing with you all on Sunday!
Pastor Brian
Preparation for Worship
October 19, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
The Sermon on the Mount
The Wise Man, The Foolish Man, and the God-Man
Matthew 7:24-27
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Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Susan Dupré, Deborah Fitzsimmons, John and Emily Hinson, Tim Kauffman, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Mike and Carol Wellfare, Paul and Christina Wendorf.
Pray for healing - Tom Armstrong, Suzi Bolton, Lora Bryant, 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.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Elizabeth Katz (November), Lauren Hudgins (November), Olivia Clemons (December), Tessa Wilkes (February).
Praise God for the birth of John Miller Hall, born to Cruise and Christina Hall on October 11. Miller is also welcomed by big sisters, Alden and Mary Claire.
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Brent and Selina Miller - Missionaries to Mexico with Mexico Medical Missions and Village Church, Huntsville, AL (Rev. Alex Shipman).
Pray for our women’s ministry - for the upcoming women’s dinner that the Lord would ignite enthusiasm for caring for one another and serving together.
Click here to register for our Women’s Steak Dinner on Sunday, November 2.
Announcements
Foundations - Continues Wednesday, October 22, 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.
Annual Reformer’s Cup Golf Tournament - Golfers, join us on Sunday, October 26, at 1:00 pm at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. Register and learn more here. Registration closes Wednesday, October 22!
Summer Mission Trips Interest Meeting - Wednesday, October 29, please join us after Foundations in the Fellowship Hall at 7:15 pm to learn more about two mission trip opportunities: Sacred Road Warm Springs (May 30 - June 6) and Quiet Waters Family Retreat (June 7-12).
Women’s Ministry Steak Dinner - Sunday, November 2, at 5:30 pm in the FLC. Tickets are $15/person. Register online now! Come enjoy the company of women from Cornerstone as we ignite enthusiasm for caring for one another and serving together.
Thanksgiving Fellowship - Sunday, November 16, after the second service. Join us for a chili cookoff, cookout, music, kids' games, and fellowship! More details to come.
Roots Retreat - Students, Save the Date! January 23-25 at CampToKnowHim.
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.
Click here to learn more and register for the annual Reformer’s Cup.
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:
Brent and Selina Miller - Missionaries to Mexico with Mexico Medical Missions
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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