Newsletter August 22, 2025

Newsletter August 22, 2025

Dear Church Family and Friends, 

It has been wonderful to get back into our study of The Sermon on the Mount. I have said this on many occasions, but this sermon is amazing in many ways. One of the chief ways we can be amazed is in the way that Jesus takes the time to instruct us on how to follow Him. The Sermon on the Mount is the marching instructions for a disciple of Jesus Christ. Do you want to know how to follow Jesus and live for Him? Then read, study, and meditate upon the words that He speaks in this most famous sermon. 

This past week, we explored Jesus' teaching on fasting and how it wrapped up a series of three ways, three examples, of how we are to avoid hypocrisy in the Christian life. One of the things that I have been meditating on is how can I use fasting more often to be moved to pray specifically for areas in my life God has called me to be more intentional in prayer, but also, in what areas in my life do I need to consider a fast? ... I would invite you to do this as well. 

The application that I asked us all to consider this past week was, “What in your life are you convicted has too much control over you, and perhaps you need to fast from it to seek God in prayer?” … Alcohol … social media … video games … exercise … excessively watching your financial portfolio … What is it for you?

But we are not called to fast from something for fasting’s sake. We need to consider replacing it with something profitable, like Bible study and prayer … or reading a good Christian book! We are to fast for the glory of God, not for ourselves!

This week, Jesus will take us more and more into the heart of what it means to follow Him as He challenges us to examine our hearts and ask, "What do I treasure?" Consider that before the Lord's Day. What is it that is most valuable to you? Matthew 6:19-24 will be our passage of study.

Also, join me in welcoming Brian Russ back this Sunday! This Sunday will officially end his sabbatical. We are looking forward to welcoming him back and enjoying his ministry among us. 

See you Sunday!

by His grace and to His praise,

Pastor Wilson

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Preparation for Worship

August 24, 2025

This Sunday's Sermon:

The Sermon on the Mount
Treasures in Heaven

Matthew 6:19-24  

Cornerstone Prayer Requests

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

Pray for healing - Lora Abernathy, Suzi Bolton, Karen Canevaro, 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 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 - Hope City Mission (Rev. Amos Williams), and ​​First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, AL (Dr. Jeff Hamm).

Pray for our children’s ministry - we give thanks for our wonderful leaders who serve in the children’s ministry each week, teaching our children, and pointing them to Christ.

Men’s Rib Dinner is coming on Sunday, September 21! Click here to learn more and to register.

Announcements

Senior High Fellowship Night - 9-12th Graders, join us this Sunday for Senior High Fellowship from 6-8 pm at the Butler’s house.

Ladies Flower Guild - Are you interested in growing/providing flowers or arranging flowers for the Sanctuary? Please join us on Tuesday, September 2, at 12 pm to learn more. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by contacting Lauren in the church office.

Women’s Prayer Meeting - Join us on Thursday, September 4, at 10 am at Micki Smith’s home.

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. Adult Discipleship Classes:  Who is Yahweh? The Westminster Standards’ Teaching on the doctrine of God, taught by Pastor John Summers. Gospel-Shaped Marriage will be facilitated by Pastor Wilson Shirley and Ruling Elder Mark Hunscheid. Participants will also hear from other seasoned couples about their experiences in marriage. Students: The Parables of Jesus. Children: Catechism.

Men’s Rib Dinner - Join us Sunday, September 21, at 6 pm in the FLC. Brian Russ will share personal insights from his summer sabbatical! Cost is $15 per person. Sons and guests are welcome! Register online today!

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.

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:

Hope City Mission (Rev. Amos Williams)

We will also be featuring a Missions Moment on Sunday for FCA Northeast Alabama! Read FCA’s newsletter and learn more about the ministry here.

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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