Newsletter August 8, 2025

Newsletter August 8, 2025

Dear Church Family and Friends, 

As a new school year begins, this also marks a transition time in the life of our church, with new ministry programming starting back up. One of the things that I look forward to this time each year is our Wednesday night discipleship ministry called FOUNDATIONS. 

This Fall, we are celebrating nearly ten years of hosting FOUNDATIONS on Wednesday evenings at Cornerstone. The idea began a few years after the church was particularized with the idea of having a mid-week time to gather for fellowship and discipleship. Besides some of the COVID and construction interruptions, this ministry has been vital to the life and growth of our community. 

On Wednesday, September 10th, FOUNDATIONS will begin for the Fall of 2025. It will run for 10 consecutive weeks with a break the second week in October for Fall Break for many of our families. FOUNDATIONS begins at 5:30 pm with a fellowship meal in the Family Life Center. Be on the lookout for some church-wide communications with an opportunity to sign up for the meal for you and your family. You are welcome to attend the discipleship opportunities, which run from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm, even if you choose not to eat. 

One of the chief things we desire at Cornerstone is spiritual growth. We want to be a community of Christ's followers who grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus and His Word. To that end, FOUNDATIONS is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to grow. Here are some of the opportunities this Fall. 

  • For adults, there will be two opportunities. The first is “Who is Yahweh?” The Westminster Standards’ Teaching on God, taught by Pastor John Summers. This class will focus on the doctrine of God. 

  • Also for adults, Gospel-Shaped Marriage. This class will be facilitated by Pastor Wilson Shirley and Ruling Elder Mark Hunscheid. Participants will also get to hear from other seasoned couples about their experiences in marriage. This class is designed for couples but is open to all adults. 

  • For students (grades 6-12), they will be exploring The Parables of Jesus. 

  • Our children (prek-5) will continue their study in the catechism as they grow in their understanding of who God is and what He says in His Word.  

The nursery will be provided for our young children. We desire that these evenings be encouraging and helpful to the WHOLE church family. Please make plans to attend beginning September 10! Contact the church office if you have any questions. 

See you Sunday! 

by His grace and to His praise,

Pastor Wilson

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Preparation for Worship

August 10, 2025

This Sunday's Sermon:

The Treasured Volume -
Sing a New Song

Psalm 96  

Cornerstone Prayer Requests

Pray for church members caring for family - Rick and Wendy Dillon, Susan Dupré, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Tim Kauffman, Kyle Mosier, Paul Poppe, Kim Sweatt, Mike and Carol Wellfare.  

Pray for healing - Suzi Bolton, Dawn Chenault, Marc Goldmon, Sharon Ibsen, Rachel Marrow, Tim and Gayle Ricks, Libby Stanfield, Annette Sweatt, and others.

Pray for our homebound friends - Betty Baldwin, Bill and Suzi Bolton.

Pray for Craig, Diana, and Amanda Akridge as Diana’s mother, Joanna Phillips, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3.

Pray for our expectant mothers - Morgan High (August), Grace Piercey (October), Christina Hall (October), Elizabeth Katz (November), Lauren Hudgins (November), Olivia Clemmons (December), Tessa Wilkes (February), and the Kawell family (adoption).

Pray for our Missional Partnerships - Reformed Theological Seminary and Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, AL (Pastor Scott Phillips).

Pray for our church officers as they meet this week. Pray that God would give them wisdom, guidance, and protection.

Pray for Pastor Russ and family on sabbatical.

Announcements

Promotion Sunday - Children and students move up to their new classes this Sunday, August 10. Please contact Mary Cooper or Morgan High if you have any questions.

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.

Student Ministry Fall Kickoff - 6th-12th Graders, join us on Wednesday, August 20, from 6-8 pm in the FLC, as we kick off the fall semester! Dinner will be provided!

Women’s Bible Studies - 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.

Foundations - Starts Wednesday, September 10, with a fellowship meal at 5:30 pm in the FLC and discipleship opportunities for all ages from 6:15-7:15 pm. Nursery is provided.

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.

Hurricane Helene Donation Information - To donate to affected churches, you can give to our benevolence fund or directly to MNA Disaster Response here.

We’re hiring a Property Manager. Full-time to oversee and coordinate usage of Cornerstone properties, manage staff or contractor support specific to all custodial, maintenance, and project needs as directed by Church Administration and Diaconate. Submit your resume to rick@cornerstonehuntsville.org.

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:

Reformed Theological Seminary

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.

The Cornerstone Newsletter is a weekly publication emailed each Friday. To notify the church office of church members in the hospital or of births and deaths, or if you have a change of address or name, please contact office@cornerstonehuntsville.org or 256-489-4625.

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