Newsletter February 6, 2026
Newsletter February 6, 2026
Dear Church Family and Friends,
This past week, Cornerstone had the privilege of hosting the 68th Stated Meeting of Providence Presbytery. What a refreshing and encouraging time it was! Pastors and elders from churches across our region came together for worship, fellowship, and the important business of the broader church that helps guide our shared ministry. Pastor Summers gave a wonderful sermon that exhorted us to shepherd the sheep by looking to our Chief Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ. Presbytery meetings are a wonderful reminder that Cornerstone is part of a family of congregations, bound together by His Spirit and our common calling to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples.
That same spirit of fellowship and encouragement is exactly what makes our upcoming Men's Retreat such a meaningful event. It's an opportunity for the men of our church (and beyond) to step away from the routine, gather in God's creation, worship together, hear solid biblical teaching, enjoy good food and conversation, and build deeper relationships. These weekends often become turning points—times when God speaks clearly, hearts are encouraged, and friendships are strengthened in the local church.
If you haven't already registered, please don't wait! The deadline for registration is next Sunday, February 15. Spots can fill up quickly, and we want to make sure everyone who wants to join us has the chance. You can find the registration details here. If cost is a concern or you have questions, please reach out to a church officer — we'd love to help make this possible for you.
In a world that often pulls us toward isolation and distraction, God calls us to gather, to encourage one another, and to spur each other on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25). Wives, consider encouraging your husbands to attend the upcoming men's retreat.
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
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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, Paul and Christina Wendorf.
Pray for healing - Tom Armstrong, Suzi Bolton, Karen Canevaro, Dawn Chenault, Val Myers, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Annette Sweatt, and others.
Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin, Suzi Bolton.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Tessa Wilkes (February), Maiben Addison (June), and Kendra Muur (August).
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Seth and Jessica Lewis - Missionaries to Ireland (UFM) and Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cullman, AL (Pastor Jason Ellerbee).
Pray for our women’s ministry and the work they do to serve and encourage one another. Ask the Lord to bless their upcoming plans, guide discussions in Bible study, and let their time together be filled with the Lord’s grace and love as they seek to grow in godly character.
Announcements
Communion- We will observe communion this Sunday, February 8.
Foundations- Continues this Wednesday, February 11. Join us for a fellowship meal at 5:30 pm, followed by discipleship classes for all ages from 6:15-7:15 PM. Nursery is provided. RSVP HERE!
Hymnology: Taught by Pastor John Summers and Pastor Brian Russ.
Evangelism: Sharing and Defending Your Faith; Facilitated by Pastor Wilson Shirley
Titus: An evening meeting time for our current Women’s Ministry study.
Students: Youth group, led by Pastor Chris Moody and the Student Ministry team.
Children: Catechism, led by Mary Cooper and the Children’s Ministry team.
New Members Class - Continues this Sunday and meets during the Sunday School hour in the FLC. If you’re interested in becoming a member or learning more about Cornerstone, please email the church office to sign up.
Bill Bolton’s Memorial Service - Tuesday, February 10, at 1:00 pm at Laughlin Funeral Home.
Men’s Retreat - February 20-22 in Mentone, AL. Register today! Registration closes Sunday, February 15.
Communicants Class- Introduction meeting on Sunday, February 22, after the second service. Contact Pastor Brian for more information.
Mission Trip Registration - Contact Morgan High or Jackie Edmondson to register for Quiet Waters Family Retreat (June 7-12) to serve families affected by disabilities. Contact the church office to register for Warm Springs (May 30-June 6) to serve with Sacred Road.
VBS - Save the Date! June 1-4.
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.
Disaster Response Training
Mike Kennamer, DR Warehouse and Regional Director, will be at Presbytery on Tuesday, February 3, to present the event to the gathered. Presbytery is at Cornerstone with worship starting at 9:00 am.
Registration can be found here: Providence Presbytery Disaster Response Training Day | mnawarehouse
Upcoming Birmingham Theological Seminary Live Class
I wanted to let you know about an upcoming live seminary class being offered in Huntsville. As you may know, BTS is working hard to bring live seminary classes to your area, and we are excited to announce that BTS President Ike Reeder will be teaching Christ and Culture in a hybrid Saturday format at Summit Crossing Community Church.
I have attached a PDF flyer and a social media ad with all the details if you would like to share it with your church or add it to your bulletin board or social feed. The class can be taken for credit, or anyone can sit in on the class to get a “taste of BTS.”
Please let me know if you have any questions, and we look forward to offering future classes in Huntsville through a variety of local churches.
In Christ,
Dave Latham
Chief Admissions and Communications Officer
Birmingham Theological Seminary
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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