Newsletter July 25, 2025
Newsletter July 25, 2025
Dear Church Family and Friends,
Have you ever been asked, "Tell me about your church?" ... If you had a 90-second elevator ride with someone, how would you describe Cornerstone? ... I would like to give you a sample speech.
Our Mission: Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, Alabama, is a vibrant congregation rooted in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), dedicated to glorifying God through a Christ-centered community. Our mission is to be a community of Christ’s followers who worship, grow, and serve together to glorify God in Huntsville and throughout the world. This mission shapes every aspect of our ministry, from worship services to community outreach, as they seek to live out their faith in meaningful ways.
Christ-Centered: At the heart of Cornerstone’s identity is our commitment to being a community of Christ’s followers. We emphasize the "ordinary means of grace"—the preaching of the Word, the sacraments, and prayer—as foundational to our worship and spiritual growth. Cornersone gathers regularly for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship, fostering a deep sense of community among members. These gatherings, held throughout the week, provide opportunities for believers to deepen their faith, encourage one another, and grow in our understanding of God’s Word.
Our Values: Cornerstone’s mission is built on four pillars: worship, discipleship, care, and mission. In worship, we exalt God through biblically grounded services held every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., as well as through their ongoing sermon series, such as the current exploration of the Psalms. Growth and care happens through intentional discipleship, with ministries like Sunday School classes for all ages, where members study books of the Bible, such as Proverbs, under the guidance of experienced leaders and Bible teachers. Missions and outreach extends our mission beyond the church walls, as we partner with local and global ministries, including church plants and mercy ministries.
Our Vision: Cornerstone’s vision is to glorify God not only in Huntsville but throughout the world. We believe the church exists to build God’s kingdom and serve both one another and the surrounding communities. This vision is reflected in our commitment to the PCA’s values of being “faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission.”
See you next Lord's Day!
by His grace and to His praise,
Pastor Wilson
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
July 27, 2025
This Sunday's Sermon:
The Treasured Volume -
The God Who Avenges
Psalm 94
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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 - 60 Feet of Uganda (Ava Weeks) and Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, Cullman, AL (Pastor Jason Ellerbee).
Pray for our men’s ministry - Pray that our men would grow in caring for one another as they begin Journey Groups this fall.
Pray for Pastor Russ and family on sabbatical.
Pray for our students, families, and teachers as they begin a new school year.
Announcements
Blossomwood Bags - We’ll be packing bags on Wednesday, August 6, at 10 am in the Gathering Room. Sign up here to bring school supplies, write notes, or help pack bags.
Women’s Prayer Meeting - We will gather for a time of prayer on Thursday, August 7, at 10:00 am at Micki Smith’s home.
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.
Women’s Bible Studies - Save the date! Our fall semester study will begin on Tuesday, August 26. We’ll be studying the book of Revelation by Jen Wilkin, if you’d like to go ahead and order your copy! Sign up and register for childcare here.
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:
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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