Newsletter November 21, 2025
Newsletter November 21, 2025
Our Advent Series, Psalms of the Nativity, begins next Sunday, November 30.
Dear Church Family and Friends,
This Sunday marks an important Sunday in the life of our church as we will hold the third congregational election for church officers since the inception of Cornerstone.
The nomination and election of men to church office is a solemn duty of church membership. The Scripture informs us of this duty in the Old and New Testaments. In Deuteronomy 1:13, the tribes of Israel were called to “Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads." In the book of Acts, we find several instances of the gathered church called together to "pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.” (Acts 6:3 ESV) Let us be in prayer for this sacred calling we have as the body of Christ.
We also see the church's response to this sacred calling. "And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” (Acts 14:23 ESV) Furthermore, the church is called to “Pray for [their leaders], for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.” (Hebrews 13:18 ESV) Brothers and sisters, let us pray for our leaders and their families!
The congregational meeting will take place this Sunday at 9:45 am, the beginning of the Sunday School hour. Lord willing, we will proceed to Sunday School after the meeting, and then the elders will come around and announce the results of the vote.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Friendly Parking Reminder
The Lord has blessed us with ample parking after our construction project. Please remember to park only in marked parking places. All other unmarked spaces must remain open for emergency vehicle turnaround.
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
November 23, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
Be Thankful
Colossians 3:12-17
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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 - Olivia Clemons (December), Tessa Wilkes (February).
Praise God for the birth of Charlotte Rose Hudgins, born on November 17, to Hunter and Lauren Hudgins. Theodore is a proud big brother!
Praise God for the birth of Harper Jean Junen, born on November 19, to Allison and Daniel Junen. Kendall and Alison Junen are proud grandparents!
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Third Millennium Ministries and First Presbyterian Church, Russellville, AL (Rev. Gary Nantt & Rev. Jim Daughtry).
Pray for our church officers - Please pray for our new officers and their families as they take up their calling.
Giving Opportunities
Christmas Giving - Cornerstone is partnering with The Forgotten Initiative to provide Christmas gifts for local foster children. A Christmas tree with wish list tags will be in the Gathering Room for gift selection and drop-off. Gifts need to be returned by December 1.
Huntsville Assistance Program - Our local food pantry at HAP is in desperate need of canned goods. Find a list of needed items and make donations in the Gathering Room. You can donate financially to HAP at their website.
Alabama A&M Bulldog Pantry - Help partner with RUF at Alabama A&M by donating items for the Bulldog Pantry. They are making a push for Thanksgiving meals for students. Any Thanksgiving, non-perishable items (canned goods, boxed stuffing, etc.) are most needed. Also, they are always in need of hygiene items and laundry detergent. You can donate financially to the pantry HERE.
InFocus Thanksgiving - If you are interested in hosting international students with InFocus this Thanksgiving, please e-mail Harold Bryer or contact Seth Waldecker.
Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.
Announcements
Cornerstone Congregational Meeting - The Session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing men to church office this Sunday, November 23, at 9:45 am at the beginning of the Sunday School hour.
College Gift Bags - Students can pick up their bag in the Gathering Room this Sunday and next Sunday, November 30.
Advent Devotions Available - Free Advent resources available in the Gathering Room.
Christmas Poinsettias - If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone, please fill out the order form found in the chair pocket in the sanctuary, enclose your payment of $15 (cash or check), and place it in the offering plate.
Advent Decorating - Join other ladies to decorate the tree with our beautiful Chrismon ornaments for the Advent season at 10 am on Monday, November 24.
Office Thanksgiving Hours - The church office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and reopen on Monday, December 1, at 9 am.
Communion - We will be observing communion next Sunday, November 30.
Advent Sermon Series - Psalms of the Nativity. Begins next Sunday, November 30.
Roots Retreat - Students, Save the Date! January 23-25 at CampToKnowHim. Register here now!
Men’s Retreat - Save the Date! February 20-22 in Mentone, AL.
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.
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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