Newsletter April 3, 2026

Newsletter April 3, 2026

Dear Church Family and Friends, 


Today is Good Friday! Why do we call it "good"? ... How can something so awful, so tragic as a crucifixion be considered good? ... It is because the death of Jesus Christ on the cross is THE central event in the story of redemption. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son." (John 3:16). "God did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all." (Romans 8:32)

Tonight we will remember, reflect, and worship the LORD during our Good Friday Communion Service at 6:00 pm. Please prepare your heart for this important service. Also, please keep a few things in mind:

  1. First, there will be a special offering for the Deacons' Benevolence Fund. Twice a year, a special offering is collected to fund benevolent activities in our congregation and in the community. 

  2. Second, at the service, we will depart in silence as we somberly reflect on the crucifixion.

In preparation for this service, let me invite you to meditate on the Gospel according to Isaiah: 

Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—so shall he sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths because of him, for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand.

Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.

But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. ll we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.  (Isaiah 52:13-53:6 ESV)

See you tonight! And for Resurrection Sunday! If you’ve not RSVP’d for Sunday, please do so here.

by His grace and to His praise,

Pastor Wilson

Holy Week artwork

The concept for this year's Holy Week art centers on the spiritual, material, and fundamental nature of Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection--the three "things of most importance" of which Paul is reminding the Corinthians. Rather than take a more cerebral or complex approach, I wanted to distill the representation of these three events to simple subjects and form: an everyday still life that, in its meaning, is life-altering. Paul relayed these truths to the church through a personal letter. In the same way, the redemptive work of Christ is approachable and elemental to the Christian identity. In this image, the nails represent Christ's death, the cinnamon and jug reference the spices and oils used in preparation of his body for burial, and the folded and draped cloths remind us of his resurrection.

A big thanks to Sarah Robins Powell for our Holy Week artwork!

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.

Preparation for Worship

April 5, 2026

Things of First Importance:
The Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Cornerstone Prayer Requests

Pray for church members caring for family - Susan Dupré, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Paul and Christina Wendorf.

Pray for healing - Tom Armstrong, Suzi Bolton, Karen Canevaro, Bob and Kathy Cassis, Dawn Chenault, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Annette Sweatt, and Alan Ware. 

Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin and Suzi Bolton

Pray for our expectant mothers - Maiben Addison (June), Kerry McMillan (July), Kendra Muur (August), and Amanda Pendergraft (September). 

Pray for our Missional Partnerships - All Saints Presbyterian Church (Rev. Matt Patrick) and North Hills Presbyterian Church, Meridianville, AL (Rev. Adam Tisdale).

Pray for our church officers - pray for the Spirit’s leading for them to be above reproach, wise, and godly in their callings.

Join us for our annual Missions Fundraiser - this year, Pancake Brunch style! Sunday, April 19, from 12 pm to 2 pm in the Family Life Center. RSVP for Brunch today!

Announcements

Communion - We will observe communion next Sunday, April 12.

Communicants Class - Resumes Wednesday, April 8, from 6-7 pm.

Youth Group - Continues Wednesday, April 8, 6-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. 

Holy Week - RSVP for Easter here!

Good Friday Communion Service, April 3, at 6:00 pm
Easter Sunday Services on Sunday, April 5, at 8:30 and 11:00 am
Easter Brunch Fellowship in the FLC at 9:45 am

Missions Pancake Brunch - Sunday, April 19, after the second service. RSVP today!

VBS 2026 Registration - Please join us this summer as we investigate God’s Word during VBS and help the Scottish sleuths solve The Case of the Hidden Hero! June 1-4, 9-11:30 am. Volunteer and children registration is now open! Register here!

Warm Springs Mission Trip - May 30 - June 6. We have a few spots left! Contact Daniel Cooper if you are interested.

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.

We’re excited about our new website updates! Click here to take a look!

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:

All Saints Presbyterian Church (Rev. Matt Patrick)

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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Please contact the church office by Thursday for changes or additions to prayer requests.

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Jordan BuskCornerstone Presbyterian Church (PCA)