Dear Friends,I want to tell you about an opportunity that Cornerstone has to serve those affected by Hurricane Michael on the Gulf Coast. Several from our congregation have had the opportunity to go down to the affected area and partner with local churches and ministries to serve those in the community devastated by the hurricane. On… Continue Reading
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Pastor’s Corner – Officer Nominations
Dear Friends, This Sunday we begin a new chapter in the life of our young church as we will begin the process of nominating new officers to potentially serve at Cornerstone. I wanted to give you a heads up on this process as you will hear explanation given from the pulpit and a bulletin insert… Continue Reading
Pastor’s Corner – The Wonder of Christmas
Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe but the holidays are almost here. As I type this right now, snowflakes are flurrying down off of Huntsville Mountain. With the arrival of the holidays, we will begin a new advent sermons series entitled: The Wonder of Christmas. I’m profoundly grateful to Paul David Tripp who wrote a wonderful… Continue Reading
Pastor’s Corner – Give Thanks!
Dear Cornerstone Family: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 107:1) The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to reflect and give thanks to our God for all of his blessings, and then to demonstrate thanks by giving to others! There are several upcoming opportunities here… Continue Reading
Pastor’s Corner – Shepherding the Flock
Dear Friends, One of the great privileges that your elders have is being able to shepherd the flock. One tangible way that we do this is by praying for and anointing those who are sick with oil. You may be thinking, “I didn’t know that Presbyterians did things like that. Why?” In James 5, the… Continue Reading
Pastor’s Corner – Celebrate!
Dear Friends, This past Sunday Cornerstone celebrated another milestone in calling the Reverend Brian Russ to become the first Associate Pastor. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I am thankful for his wisdom, leadership and commitment to our growing body and the Session is thrilled to have him come serve alongside us for years… Continue Reading
Cornerstone Fall Cookout at the New Church Property, October 21st
Pastor’s Corner – Outreach!
Dear Friends, I want to share something with you that has been on my heart and mind lately and that is OUTREACH! We often think of outreach as going to serve in a ministry to the poor in our city or maybe even going on a mission trip or having an event and inviting lots of… Continue Reading
Pastor’s Corner – Communicants Class
Dear Friends, This Sunday will begin an eight week Communicants Class at Cornerstone. This class is designed to help young folks learn the basics of the faith and be prepared to take communion. I love teaching and leading this class. It is a wonderful discipleship tool we offer at Cornerstone for children and parents to learn… Continue Reading
Pastor’s Corner – A Strong Foundation
Dear Friends, At the end of the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus closes His grand exposition on the Christian life by emphasizing the importance of foundations. Who and what you build your life upon is important. Are you going to build you life on sand? The fleeting, temporal things of this world? Or are you… Continue Reading
