Newsletter July 18, 2025
Newsletter July 18, 2025
Dear Church Family and Friends,
My friend Ligon Duncan said this about the Psalms, "The Psalms are an anatomy of all the parts of the Christian soul. The Psalms give us guidance in Christian experience. How should a Christian react in all the varied circumstances of life?"
It has been very rich studying the Psalms with you this summer. I hope they have been as nourishing to you as they have been for me. Psalm 92, this last week, was especially helpful as we were reminded that we grow in the Christian life by meditating on the wonderful works of God.
Several folks asked me for this quote that was helpful to them. It is from William Plummer's most excellent commentary on the Psalms. The quote has to do with how foolish it is to reject God and to reject knowledge of Him. “Is not he a fool, who prefers time to eternity ... earth to heaven ... the world to its Maker ... sin to holiness ... death to life?”
This Sunday, we will consider Psalm 93 and the Doctrine of God. This Psalm is especially going to teach us to worship the Lord God and consider His attributes. Another reason that we need these Psalms ... they keep us focused on the main thing ... that the LORD reigns!
One more Plummer quote about the Psalms, "Piety has derived more nourishment than from any other source."
See you Sunday!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
Wilson’s Weekly
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Preparation for Worship
July 20, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
The Treasured Volume -
The Doctrine of God
Psalm 93
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Cornerstone Prayer Requests
Pray for church members caring for family - Diana Akridge, Rick and Wendy Dillon, Susan Dupré, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Mike and Carol Wellfare.
Pray for healing - Suzi Bolton, Dawn Chenault, Marc Goldmon, Sharon Ibsen, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Annette Sweatt, Butch Taylor, and others.
Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin, Bill and Suzi Bolton.
Pray for our expectant mothers - Morgan High (August), Grace Piercey (October), Christina Hall (October), Elizabeth Katz (November), Lauren Hudgins (November), Olivia Clemmons (December), and the Kawell family (adoption).
Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Third Millenium Ministries and Westminster Presbyterian Church (Pastor Joe Steele).
Pray for our women’s ministry - praise the Lord for the spiritual growth and fellowship in summer bible studies, and please continue to pray for our fall plans and studies.
Pray for Pastor Russ and family on sabbatical.
Pray for the families and communities affected by the floods in Texas.
Announcements
Daughters of the King - Ladies, you’re invited to join us for a baby shower honoring first-time moms, Morgan High and Grace Piercey, this Sunday, July 20, from 2-4 pm. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall, and both ladies are registered at Babylist.com (search Morgan High and Grace Piercey). Please contact Heidi Honeywell or Shelby Hundsheid with any questions.
Dead Theologians Society - Cornerstone Men's Theology Reading Group will begin meeting on Friday mornings from 6:30-7:30 am, beginning next Friday, July 25. We will be reading “The Wonderful Works of God” by Herman Bavinck. Click here for more information and register.
The Forgotten Initiative (Outreach Opportunity) - Join us to write notes of encouragement for social workers at Madison County DHR on Tuesday, July 22, from 2-4 pm at the Barkleys’ home. Contact Leigh Ellen (256-289-0907) with any questions and for the address.
Blossomwood Bags - Save the date! Wednesday, August 6. More information soon!
New Members Class - Begins August 17 and meets during the Sunday School hour for six weeks. If you’re interested in becoming a member or learning more about Cornerstone, please email office@cornerstonehuntsville.org to sign up.
Wonder Full: Ancient Psalms Ever New - For a limited time, we’re offering this family devotional for $15. Pick up your copy today in the Gathering Room. Click here to pay for your copy in advance.
Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.
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:
A Note from Third Millennium
Thank you for your congregation's continued partnership with Thirdmill to equip leaders for the global church! Your gifts to Thirdmill help ministry leaders around the world continue to be equipped with the knowledge of God’s Word--currently in 178 countries and 27 languages. We are grateful to God for you!
Recently, our Thirdmill Field Representative in Russia told the Thirdmill staff that he had brought biblical training to the Khanty People of Western Siberia. Reindeer herding is one of the primary industries of these semi-nomadic people. But even in this far-away place east of the Ural Mountains, God is raising up His church! For the past several decades, there have been known evangelical believers, and still, they have no printed Bible, with only some audio scripture. But now, because of ministry partners like you, God's Word is equipping Khanty ministry leaders! They are now learning God's Word, ministry skills, and growing in pastoral leadership!
Thank you for your continued generosity. We are grateful to God for you! Your partnership is impacting the global church.
Blessings,
Steven W. Prieb, MDiv., CFRE
Director of Donor Relations
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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