Serve the City Center is a new opportunity where you can serve our local community and love on God's people. There are always new opportunities arising for this community center, so check back often or contact Renee Travers. Below are some key times and events that are coming up:
Mondays 9am - 11:30am
Showers, clean clothes and light breakfast available for the homeless.
Community BBQ
Mondays 4:30-6:30pm, August 25th - September 29th
Opportunities to serve include worship/music, face painting, food distribution and interacting with attendees.
Volunteers can sign-up for a shift 4-5:30pm and 5:30-7:00pm or stay for the entire event.
Location:
Vineyard Church
460 North Livermore St.
Livermore, Ca 94550
Contact:
Renee Travers
925.447.3465 ex. 5426
reneet@cornerstoneweb.org
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Moving Missy
Loveworks has an opportunity coming up soon to help Missy move! If you would like to help out, please contact Phil at the information listed below.
When: Saturday August 30, 2008 7:00am
Where: 3913 Alma Ct, Pleasanton, 94588
Contact: Phil Opperman - 925-202-1875
When: Saturday August 30, 2008 7:00am
Where: 3913 Alma Ct, Pleasanton, 94588
Contact: Phil Opperman - 925-202-1875
Monday, August 11, 2008
Will You Let God Use You?
I arrived slightly after 9 am on Saturday, as I witnessed the set up by just four men to start a project which would take not only until after 6 pm, but until the next day, from 7am to about 2pm with only a lunch break. Most all cut outs and measurements were ready to go! I was exhausted before the end of the day, as the men kept pushing on to come to a reasonable place to break away from the job for the night. “Amazing”, I thought, as God’s energy, strength, compassion, integrity, wisdom, and solidness poured out of them!
It was amazing as their passion to help provide needs to others carried them through the heat and hard work needed to accomplish a task, that otherwise would not have happened had they not just “shown up”. Ammmmmazing! The mission these men possess to begin and complete a task completely and wholeheartedly on their Day Off, could only come from and be motivated by God – they were driven with purpose and Holy Spirit lead.
It was terrific as four other people came and joined in the projects – some painted, others weeded, trimmed bushes and tall trees overflowing onto the sidewalks and streets, bagged trimmings, and piled large branches. Even someone from a previous home blessed by this ministry, appeared and possessed strong desires followed with action to work with joy, and eagerness to help and find projects to do, as well as meet new people in order to Be A Part of This LOVE in ACTION.
I was in awe many times at the leadership, the provision of materials such as wood, tools, skill, wonderful food, and much needed water, but the truth is that it was all organized and thought through from the heart.
The leadership displayed remarkable directives that not only concentrated on the task but met other volunteers right where they were at, and they consciously guided and taught others how to do things in steps, including showing a 10 year old boy some basic skills in building. Thank you and hats off! I was so blessed as I witnessed all of this!Talk about a Good Thing.
Not only was Samantha blown away by the tangible blessing happening right in front of her eyes, but her Dad, the neighbors, her daughter, her younger sister living with her, and her boyfriend experienced what Jesus is all about with skin on.
I was thoroughly blessed to be a part of this powerful mission, right here in Livermore , CA – the unification of the body of Christ and the power of what it not only can do, but did, and does do. I realize that God is well known for showing up with a small group of people and doing Excellent things, but what would He do if more hands appeared, and “were just available”, for what He would do?
This is a testimony of LOVE that really does WORK.Wow!His love is so Great and I just melt in His presence at His people showing faith as they allow Him to do it in them and through them, as they Work for His glory.
I dare you to see and experience “how LOVE WORKS” and join this team as they travel to homes we don’t even know, and Love Love Love in Action!They just show up, make themselves available, and allow God to use them. Will you let go and let God use you?
It was amazing as their passion to help provide needs to others carried them through the heat and hard work needed to accomplish a task, that otherwise would not have happened had they not just “shown up”. Ammmmmazing! The mission these men possess to begin and complete a task completely and wholeheartedly on their Day Off, could only come from and be motivated by God – they were driven with purpose and Holy Spirit lead.
It was terrific as four other people came and joined in the projects – some painted, others weeded, trimmed bushes and tall trees overflowing onto the sidewalks and streets, bagged trimmings, and piled large branches. Even someone from a previous home blessed by this ministry, appeared and possessed strong desires followed with action to work with joy, and eagerness to help and find projects to do, as well as meet new people in order to Be A Part of This LOVE in ACTION.
I was in awe many times at the leadership, the provision of materials such as wood, tools, skill, wonderful food, and much needed water, but the truth is that it was all organized and thought through from the heart.
The leadership displayed remarkable directives that not only concentrated on the task but met other volunteers right where they were at, and they consciously guided and taught others how to do things in steps, including showing a 10 year old boy some basic skills in building. Thank you and hats off! I was so blessed as I witnessed all of this!Talk about a Good Thing.
Not only was Samantha blown away by the tangible blessing happening right in front of her eyes, but her Dad, the neighbors, her daughter, her younger sister living with her, and her boyfriend experienced what Jesus is all about with skin on.
I was thoroughly blessed to be a part of this powerful mission, right here in Livermore , CA – the unification of the body of Christ and the power of what it not only can do, but did, and does do. I realize that God is well known for showing up with a small group of people and doing Excellent things, but what would He do if more hands appeared, and “were just available”, for what He would do?
This is a testimony of LOVE that really does WORK.Wow!His love is so Great and I just melt in His presence at His people showing faith as they allow Him to do it in them and through them, as they Work for His glory.
I dare you to see and experience “how LOVE WORKS” and join this team as they travel to homes we don’t even know, and Love Love Love in Action!They just show up, make themselves available, and allow God to use them. Will you let go and let God use you?
Thursday, August 7, 2008
About Loveworks
A few weeks ago, several of the Loveworks team spoke to Sanctuary about what Loveworks is, what we've been doing and how to get involved.
Click here to listen to the audio:
Loveworks at Sanctuary
(to download the file: right-click and "save-as")
Click here to listen to the audio:
Loveworks at Sanctuary
(to download the file: right-click and "save-as")
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sonoma Outreach
Loveworks has an opportunity coming up at the end of August where we will be traveling to Sonoma Race Track for two days to camp out and to serve those who attend the races. We will leave Saturday August 23rd at 1:00pm and return to Cornerstone around 6:00pm Sunday.
We will have a Service and BBQ on Saturday night and usher people attending the race on Sunday. This will be a great way to serve and love a variety of people.
Details
Time: August 23, 2008 at 1:00pm (Return to the church at 6:00pm ish on Sunday)
Where: Meeting at Cornerstone, Carpool to the Sonoma Race Track
What to bring: Tent
Contact: Catie Hootman (925.381.4607) or Sam Huckaby
We will have a Service and BBQ on Saturday night and usher people attending the race on Sunday. This will be a great way to serve and love a variety of people.
Details
Time: August 23, 2008 at 1:00pm (Return to the church at 6:00pm ish on Sunday)
Where: Meeting at Cornerstone, Carpool to the Sonoma Race Track
What to bring: Tent
Contact: Catie Hootman (925.381.4607) or Sam Huckaby
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Pancakes and Pedals
The SOLD Project's Rachel Goble recently spoke to Fuel, Cornerstone's college age ministry, and left a lasting impression on the hearts of passionate twenty-somethings. Images and stories of young girls driven by poverty into the bondage of prostitution resonated with the group and stirred up an unrest among them. People wanted to know what could be done to bring justice.
Rachel advised those who felt moved to investigate how they might utilize their passions and talents to serve God's kingdom rather than just their own. She told of the need for lawyers and doctors, but aside from the obvious, encouraged the artistic to design a t-shirt for SOLD or the hairdressers to cut hair to raise money. Going with Rachel's outside-the-box thinking, a group of friends from Fuel decided that they could even give their fun eternal purpose.
With a few small last minute tweaks, their weekend leisure activities became proactive. A pancake breakfast and bike ride through the city became a fundraiser. By opening their plans up to more people and asking everyone to bring five dollars they were able to raise money for the SOLD project.
They met at a home in San Ramon for pancakes and fellowship, then hopped on their bikes to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. Getting off at Embarcadero, they rode across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and took the ferry back to Fisherman's Wharf.
There are plans in the making to continue the breakfasts and bike rides so look for announcements towards the end of August. Next time, with more supplies and notice, the participants will decorate t-shirts and bikes to raise awareness for SOLD as they ride.
- Leah Reagan
Rachel advised those who felt moved to investigate how they might utilize their passions and talents to serve God's kingdom rather than just their own. She told of the need for lawyers and doctors, but aside from the obvious, encouraged the artistic to design a t-shirt for SOLD or the hairdressers to cut hair to raise money. Going with Rachel's outside-the-box thinking, a group of friends from Fuel decided that they could even give their fun eternal purpose.
With a few small last minute tweaks, their weekend leisure activities became proactive. A pancake breakfast and bike ride through the city became a fundraiser. By opening their plans up to more people and asking everyone to bring five dollars they were able to raise money for the SOLD project.
They met at a home in San Ramon for pancakes and fellowship, then hopped on their bikes to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. Getting off at Embarcadero, they rode across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and took the ferry back to Fisherman's Wharf.
There are plans in the making to continue the breakfasts and bike rides so look for announcements towards the end of August. Next time, with more supplies and notice, the participants will decorate t-shirts and bikes to raise awareness for SOLD as they ride.
- Leah Reagan
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
City Adultz
The last couple of times City Kidz made its way into Oakland and San Francisco, I couldn't help but notice the impact it has on the adults in those areas and I got to thinking about how we're not just making a difference in the lives of these little kids, but we're shining bright in the midst of often dark and difficult communities.
You can see it in the adults who stop and peer through the gates or the 50 year old doing the motions to "Jesus is the Rock." It's also obvious in the way parents watch from their porches or the curb as their kids' faces light up during the candy toss.
Matthew 5:14-16 is a familiar passage:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
When we minister to the kids or we minister to the homeless or we help a family build their home or paint their hallway, the neighbors and friends and parents and world are watching.
- Ryan
You can see it in the adults who stop and peer through the gates or the 50 year old doing the motions to "Jesus is the Rock." It's also obvious in the way parents watch from their porches or the curb as their kids' faces light up during the candy toss.
Matthew 5:14-16 is a familiar passage:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
When we minister to the kids or we minister to the homeless or we help a family build their home or paint their hallway, the neighbors and friends and parents and world are watching.
- Ryan
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