Cornerstone/Branch/Covenant Picnic & Swim Event

When: Sat July 31st, 10am-2pm

Where: Avery Ranch Pavilion/Pool Austin, TX 78717

This Saturday the Community Event Team has organized a joint Cornerstone/Branch/Covenant Picnic & Swim Event. Come join us as we eat yummy food while we get to know others in the English Congregation better. An Evite has been sent out already so please let us know if you didn't receive it and would like to be added.

Bowling

When: Fri July 23rd, 7:30pm

Where: Highland Lanes, 8909 Burnet Rd

Join us this Friday as we go bowling over at Highland Lanes. Bring your friends as well! Even if you don't feel like bowling, we'd still like for you to come and hang out with the rest of us! An Evite will be sent out so please let us know if you haven't received it.

Sit and Be Fit Exercises Part Deux

When: Sat July 17th, 1:15pm

Where: Village at Collinwood Apartments

Lunch beforehand: @Schlotzsky's, 12 noon

This Saturday you will have another chance to join in as we help lead a short exercise program for the senior residents at the Village of Collinwood apartments near ACC! The exercise program begins at 1:30pm but please arrive by 1:15pm so we can be ready to start at 1:30pm. This is an opportunity for us to reach out, serve the needs of the community, and get to know those in the neighborhood around ACC while having fun at the same time. We hope that you will step out with us as we continue to learn together what it means to be a servant.

For those who want to join us for lunch beforehand we'll be meeting at Schlotzsky's (Parmer and I-35) at 12 noon.

Sit and Be Fit Exercises

When: Sat July 10th, 1:15pm

Where: Village at Collinwood Apartments

Lunch beforehand: @Baguette House, 12 noon

This Saturday (and next) Cornerstone is heading over to the Village at Collinwood apartments to help lead a short exercise program for the senior residents. The exercise program begins at 1:30pm but please arrive by 1:15pm so we can be ready to start at 1:30pm. This is an opportunity for us to reach out, serve the needs of the community, and get to know those in the neighborhood around ACC while having fun at the same time. We hope that you will step out with us as we continue to learn together what it means to be a servant.

For those who want to join us for lunch beforehand we'll be meeting at Baguette House (10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX) at 12 noon.

Cornerstone Break

Cornerstone will be on a two week break and will reconvene on July 10th. We hope you enjoy the next couple of weeks with family and friends!

Field Day!

When: Sat June 19th, 10:00am

Where: ACC Carey (downstairs)

This Saturday we'll have some friendly competition with some outdoor games so bring your competitive spirit! Please wear tennis shoes as well.

Game Night

When: Fri June 11th, 7:30pm

Where: ACC Carey (downstairs)

Join us this Friday as we relax by playing cards, foosball, and board games. We'll have a few games but feel free to bring your own as well!

Canoe-B-Que! with MSG

When: Sat June 5th, 10am-3pm

Where: Zilker Park

Are you ready for some fun in the sun? This Saturday we'll be going down to Zilker park for some kayaking/canoeing and bbq.

Part 1: Canoeing/Kayaking on Town Lake from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

-Meet at Zilker Park Boat Rentals http://www.zilkerboats.com @ 10:00 a.m.
-Park in the same lot that you would park in as if you were going to Barton Springs Pool. Parking is $3 per car so carpooling is encouraged!
-Boats will be $5 per person for 2 hours (normally $10/hr per boat but they offer buy one get one free coupons on the website)
-Please bring CASH as they do not accept credit cards
-Please wear clothing/shoes you don't mind getting wet (swimsuit, shirt/shorts, flip flops, etc.) and clothes to change into afterwards if you need. Make sure to also bring a towel and to wear lots of sunscreen!
-The rental store will provide life jackets

Part 2: BBQ afterwards at Zilker Park from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

-The small group will provide meat (burgers, hot dogs, buns, fixins, etc.) and drinks
-Please sign up to bring sides and/or dessert (chips, cookies, etc.)
-Please bring any park activity items that you'd like
Please email us if you haven't received the evite!

Awaken Retreat Weekend

When: Fri May 28th-31st

Where: Trinity Pines

Please pray for the Awaken retreat this weekend. Please pray that the planning activities will continue smoothly and that the brothers and sisters attending will be challenged and encouraged to awaken and fully surrender to the Lord.

Ice Cream & a Movie

When: Fri May 21st, 7:30pm

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

We're gonna kick it ol' skool this Friday with a full-length, feature film showing of the 1992 Disney mega-hit The Mighty Ducks. Yes, that's right, let's reminisce the golden years with Emilio Estevez in this team spirited film of persistence and redemption. So come join us as we enjoy a little ice hockey with a little ice cream!

iamsecond: Jorgensen

When: Fri May 14th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Change of plans! Instead of ice cream and a movie this Friday we have the privilege of welcoming Mike Jorgensen from E3 partners to come and speak at Cornerstone! Come and hear Mike share about his transition into ministry, about the iamsecond story, and how to use iamsecond. We're excited and looking forward to hear what he has to say and hope you'll come join us.

Dream at Zilker

When: Fri May 7th, 8:00p

Where: Zilker Hillside Theater

Cost: Free (Zilker does charge for parking however)

The Centrific Life Group has organized a Cornerstone event this Friday to go to Zilker Park to watch Austin Shakespeare's 25th Anniversary Season presents DREAM! A Midsummer Night's Dream. The show starts at 8:00pm and members of Centrific have also volunteered to arrive at Zilker early to save space on the hillside so come early as well for fellowship! Bring along blankets and food and join us for a fun time under the stars.

Information about Zilker Hillside Theater can be found here.
Information about Austin Shakespeare's DREAM! can be found here.

Goodwill Greenworks

When: Sat May 1st, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Where: 1015 Norwood Park Boulevard, Austin, TX 78753 (Goodwill)

The Lifegroup PB&J has organized a community service event this Saturday to help with Goodwill's Greenworks program (info below). Since we will be helping with de-manufacturing electronics PB&J would like Cornerstone to bring electronics from home that can be donated to Goodwill when we go serve. Any electronic goods (working, broken) can be brought the morning of.

PB&J has also graciously offered to provide breakfast as well at 9:30am. An evite has been sent out. Please let us know if you did not receive it and would like to be added. Also please RSVP by Thursday at 1:00pm with either a yes or no response so PB&J can give Goodwill a headcount by Friday. If you are coming on Saturday please indicate if you will be having breakfast as well (bagels, bananas, and juice) so enough food can be provided.

As we've been going through the sermon series "Life of a Servant" in Cornerstone this is an opportunity to apply what we've been learning - through giving time, resources, or both.

About Goodwill:

Goodwill now serves thousands of people annually, helping them to gain new job skills and start new lives of independence. Goodwill works in tandem with a wide variety of human service agencies in order to offer resources to help individuals with barriers to employment move through obstacles within the workforce world. These barriers include physical and mental disabilities, as well as disadvantaging conditions such as lack of education and training, chronic homelessness and unemployment, at-risk youth, advanced age, criminal backgrounds and language barriers. Every day Goodwill assists more than 450 Central Texans through employment programs and other services.

About the Greenworks Program:

Each month, Goodwill's Environmental Business Services processes 230 tons of e-waste for either resale or recycle -- diverting these end-of-life systems from landfills. Revenue generated from Goodwill’s recycling efforts support job services and programs that connect Central Texans to meaningful employment. Our morning of volunteering will include a tour of the Goodwill Community Center, training and practice in de-manufacturing and a visit to Goodwill’s Computer Museum.

Concert of Prayer

When: Wed Apr 21st, 7:30p

Where: ACC Portable A01

This week instead of our weekly Cornerstone meeting on Friday we'll instead be meeting on Wednesday for ACC's Concert of Prayer. Join us at 7:30pm in Portable A01 as we come together to pray for the building fund and future of Austin Chinese Church.

CTI

When: Fri Apr 16th, 7:30p

Where: ACC John Sung

CTI is an organization that supports global missions and ministry through the impact of music. Join us for a captivating evening of contemporary and Christian music, drama, and testimonies. We highly encourage you to invite your friends to this special event at 7:30pm in John Sung.

Dinner: Come and bring your dinner to John Sung at 6:00pm to eat with and get to know CTI beforehand!

Denial

When: Fri Apr 9th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Passage: Mark 14:27-31, 66-72

What does it mean to be a Christ-follower? What hinders us from faithfully following Jesus as our Lord? What prevents us from walking with Christ in a consistent manner? By looking at how Peter responded to Jesus, we will learn what it will take to live in spiritual obedience rather than in spiritual denial.

Good Friday Service

When: Fri Apr 4th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Taylor

Join us this Friday along with all three ACC congregations as we gather for Good Friday Service at 7:30pm in Taylor Hall.

Easter service is also on Sunday April 4th at Taylor. Take this opportunity to invite those in your life who can benefit from hearing about the good news as people are more willing to come to service on this day.

The Greatest Commandment

When: Fri Mar 26th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

According to Jesus, what is the greatest commandment? What makes it the greatest over all the commandments of God? Mark 12:28-34 not only tells us what the greatest commandment is, but also God's calling for our lives as his servants. Let us wrestle together the significance of loving God and loving our neighbors.

Invite-a-Friend

When: Fri Mar 19th, 7:30p

Where: Maggiano's Little Italy (Domain)

Come join us this Friday at 7:30pm for dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy in the Domain! There's just one stipulation...

You must bring a non-Christian friend and pay for their meal as well.

So how much is this going to set me back?
The cost will be $20 per person, so it will be $40 (plus $20 for each additional guest).

Why am I doing this?
We'd like to take this opportunity to intentionally extend Christ's love to the friends God has placed in our lives who do not know him yet. This dinner also allows us to apply what we have been learning in the book of Mark by being a servant and putting others first.

Becoming Pure Fruits

When: Fri Mar 12th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Being called a "Christian" goes beyond mere name or recognition. It defines a lifestyle reflecting the teachings and purpose of Jesus. A Christian can have the attributes of attending church, speaking "Christian" lingo, praying before every meal, etc. But, if his or her faith is not bearing the kinds of fruits that identify with the character of Jesus, then is this person a true follower of Christ? From Mark 11:12-25 we will look at what it means to generate lives that cause influence and right existence according to the life of the Servant.

Pu Pu Platter of Fun!

When: Fri Mar 5th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Join us this Friday for an assortment of fun and games hosted by Annie's Small Group. Bring your competitive spirit because PRIZES are definitely on the menu.

To "See" in Faith

When: Fri Feb 26th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Life as a Servant: To "See" in Faith
We all know how invaluable physical sight is in our lives. Spiritual sight is also important because it helps us "see" who Jesus is and why he exists for us. To see in faith is to be able to believe that Jesus desires complete transformation in us. Hence, we must ask ourselves what things in life spiritually blind us from having real faith in Jesus. By looking at the life of Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52 we will learn what it means to "see" in faith.

Explore: Prayer

When: Fri Feb 19th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Prayer. It is so powerful, and yet sometimes so difficult. It is individual, and yet it is corporal. There are so many methods of prayer, each one bringing a different experience with God. This Friday we hope you will join us as we spend some intimate time with God, exploring different prayer styles along the way.

Being the Greatest

When: Fri Feb 12th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Join us this Friday as we begin our focus series with Pastor Art on Mark!

Life as a Servant: Being the Greatest

How do we typically define greatness? Do we understand greatness through the lens of our careers, relationships, dreams, passions, etc.?

Now how does Jesus define greatness in Mark 9:30-37? Grasping Jesus' view on what greatness is impacts who we are as children of God. Let us journey together to discover what "being the greatest" truly means in our lives as Christ-followers.

Recommended reading: Mark 9:30-37

Pool Party Social

When: Fri Feb 5th, 7:30p

Where: Slick Willie's ( 8440 Burnet Rd @ Hywy 183)

Alright! It's time to bust out those bathing suits and get ready for some poolside fun! ok, ok, I kid, I kid.

Relax with us this Friday as we go shoot some pool and enjoy a little friendly competition and fellowship. Feel free to invite your friends as well!

Transforming Difficult Relationships

When: Fri Jan 29th, 7:30p

Where: ACC Carey (upstairs)

Speaker: Pastor Arthur Hsu

We are created to be in relationships. This does not mean that we will always find peace and joy in the relationships we are in. In fact, some of life difficulties take place in these very relationships we were created to be in. How can transformation occur within difficult relationships? Hint: it has everything to do with the source of all relationships.

2010 Kickoff Potluck

When: Sat Jan 23rd, 7pm

Where: ACC John Sung

David's SG, "Band of Brothers", is hosting a Cornerstone Kickoff 2010 potluck dinner party! Please bring yourself, an appetite and grab a friend to come eat and join us for a night of fun, games and fellowship.

From the Cornerstone: laying and growing in 2010

When: Fri Jan 15th, 7:30pm

Where: ACC Carey (downstairs)

With one semester under our belts, we're excited about starting this next one! We'd like to introduce some of our upcoming events to you guys and then spend some time to pray for Cornerstone, as we continually seek God for opportunities to glorify His Kingdom through Cornerstone.

Game Night with the Tsuei's

When: Fri Jan 8th, 7:30pm

Where: Tsuei's

Beat the cold and come out this Friday for a night of games at Pastor Gaylord's house! The Tsuei's have board games galore, but feel free to bring your own...and your competitive spirit!