WHEN: Fri, Jan 9, 7:30pm
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
We kick off the year with our social of the month--Game Night, put on by Annie's small group. There will be fun games and snacks... feel free to invite your friends!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Christmas Outreach Service - Drinks Requested
This Sunday's Christmas service will be followed with a time of refreshments and mingling. Cornerstone is responsible for bringing drinks, and we need 15-20 people to bring ONE drink (like a quart of OJ, a container of apple juice, a jug of tea, a 2-liter soda, etc.). Please respond to Justin if you can bring a drink so he will know if we will have enough. Thanks!
And don't forget to invite your friends to our special English Christmas Service!
Trail of Lights Outreach
WHEN: Sat, Dec 20th, 4-10pm (includes day training & evening outreach)
Set aside some time to witness 1-on-1 with the lost at the Zilker Trail of Lights. It's an ideal setting for sharing the true meaning of Christmas and grasp God's heart for the world (nearly 90% of Austin is unchurched). Our God is worthy of our love and obedience.
For details and registration, see CEBC's website. For any questions, contact Alex via email or phone (512.560.0583).
Building Community Over Socks, Support-Raising, and Snacks!
WHEN: Fri Dec 19th, 7:30pm
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
Need some help around the house? Or maybe a free home-cooked meal?
Then invite your friends and join us this Friday at our first-ever Socks and Services Auction! This will be a great chance to get to know each other over some friendly bidding and yummy Christmas snacks - all for a great cause (Mission Possible).
In order to "buy" a product or a service, you'll bid using pairs of socks. We're hoping to raise 400 PAIRS OF SOCKS for Mission Possible during this event, so get out that Costco card and buy some socks!! The more socks you bring, the more stuff you get to bid on!
An Evite has been sent out... if you haven't received it, please let us know! ***If you'd like to auction off an item or service, please include the description in your RSVP (we've included some ideas in the Evite).*** Their small group has prepared a special presentation to go with it that you also won't want to miss!
Thank You - from the Austin Samaritans
If you recall, we helped out with the Austin Samaritans organization back in October... see what your help accomplished!
Hi Yall,
Thank you so much for your help this year at the medical warehouse. We are shipping out a container within the next 2 weeks. This wouldn't be possible with you and your organization's help. We hope to make another shipment soon as the year 2009 approaches. Please feel free to email me if your group would like to help out again next year. The medical warehouse is already full of more supplies for schools and health clinics in Nicaragua. I am currently working on arranging volunteer groups to help out on Saturdays in Janurary and February. Just email me some dates when your group would like to help out again.
Thanks again and Happy Holidays.
Best wishes,
Emily Hsu
Volunteer Coordinator
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
ACC Christmas Celebration - "The Christmas Offering"
WHEN: Sat Dec 13th, 7pm
WHERE: ACC Taylor Gym
This Saturday, we are having a joint celebration at ACC, in remembrance of Christ's birth. This Christmas musical celebration includes a cantata, carol singing, a silent drama, and a short message. Many people are more open to participate in celebrating Christmas the holidays, so keep in mind your friends and coworkers who could be interested (and let them know child care is provided for those 4 yrs and under). Refreshments will follow afterwards.
WHERE: ACC Taylor Gym
This Saturday, we are having a joint celebration at ACC, in remembrance of Christ's birth. This Christmas musical celebration includes a cantata, carol singing, a silent drama, and a short message. Many people are more open to participate in celebrating Christmas the holidays, so keep in mind your friends and coworkers who could be interested (and let them know child care is provided for those 4 yrs and under). Refreshments will follow afterwards.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Youth/Cornerstone Super Relay Night
WHEN: Fri Dec 5th, 7:00 - 9:30 pm (**NOTE the start time is different than our usual time!**)
WHERE: ACC Taylor Gym
Work off all that food you ate over the holidays! With activities planned by the ACC Community Team, we are teaming up with the youth to complete relay stations around the church--so get your running shoes on and let loose your competitive spirit! I have some inside knowledge and heard there's gonna be a lot of fun activities involving random skills and some even involving food ;). If you're interested in participating, PLEASE let Janel know since they need a head count for preparation purposes.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oops! Totally forgot to post about our Thanksgiving Potluck that happened this past Friday...
As for this week, enjoy your time with your family and friends, and we'll see you next week!
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Christians and Political Discourse
WHEN: Fri Nov 7th, 7:30pm
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
In light of the elections being at the forefront of the news, conversations with others, and fresh on our minds, Tina Tsuei will be speaking to us on what does the Bible have to say that can guide us when we make voting decisions to choose public officials--and how does our faith in Christ influence our views on policy options? She will be talking about policy and politics in general, and will have a forum for different folks to share their thoughts and ideas and to wrestle with some questions that are very important for us to consider as American Christians.
Keep in mind friends you can invite who would be interested in this topic that is relevant to all of us! Munchies will be provided, so bring your own drink!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
ACC Concert of Prayer
WHEN: Sat Nov 1st, 3pm
WHERE: ACC John Sung Bldg
A special time of corporate prayer, praise and worship beginning at 3:00pm in John Sung. Together we'll seek God's direction for our church and our individual lives, and glorify Him for what He's done.
Cornerstone will be joining the larger group for this important event! We feel that it's important for our fellowship to be pray together and seek God as part of the church congregation, not just as separate fellowships. An Evite has been sent out for this event--please let us know if you haven't received it. If you have any questions about this, please email Roger & Ilan.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
ACC Missions Conference
WHEN: Sat 10/25, 4:30 and 7pm (dinner provided between sessions); ends no later than 8:30pm
WHERE: ACC John Sung Bldg
October is Missions Month for ACC, and this Saturday 10/25, we have Alvin Lee from the Dallas-Richardson area speaking. Due to this important event, we'll be canceling Cornerstone this week to encourage you to attend :).
WHERE: ACC John Sung Bldg
October is Missions Month for ACC, and this Saturday 10/25, we have Alvin Lee from the Dallas-Richardson area speaking. Due to this important event, we'll be canceling Cornerstone this week to encourage you to attend :).
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Community Service: Austin Samaritans
WHEN: Sat Oct 18th, 9am-12pm
WHERE: See directions below
We will be helping out with the Austin Samaritans, who have been collecting donations of medical & dental supplies & equipment at their warehouse, and in turn provide them to local and international charitable clinics and hospitals. We will be boxing up supplies, helping with inventory of the supplies, organizing boxes into large pallets for shipment, and loading pallets onto trucks for shipment. We sent out an Evite, so let us know if you didn't get one. Feel free to invite your friends to come help!
Carpooling
If you're interested, meet at Edward's house at 8:30am:
12703 Red Deer Pass, Austin, TX 78729
Warehouse location
The warehouse is located in east Austin; CLOSE TO (but not exactly at) 8509 FM 969, Austin, TX. Follow these directions to get there:
1. Head east on MLK Blvd; pass Hwy 183; pass Decker Ln on your left (it is dead ended on the right) where there will be a traffic light.
2. Look for a sign for Austin Samaritans on your right (make sure to slow down after you pass Decker Lane or else you will miss your right turn). The sign is on the ground and not very big.
3. Once you turn right, pass the gate, make a left turn at the stop sign and just keeping driving on the curvy road. You will see school buildings. The warehouse will be located on your right and will have an Austin Samaritan sign on it.
Lunch
We will be eating lunch together afterwards at Baguette House, located in the new Chinatown.
WHERE: See directions below
We will be helping out with the Austin Samaritans, who have been collecting donations of medical & dental supplies & equipment at their warehouse, and in turn provide them to local and international charitable clinics and hospitals. We will be boxing up supplies, helping with inventory of the supplies, organizing boxes into large pallets for shipment, and loading pallets onto trucks for shipment. We sent out an Evite, so let us know if you didn't get one. Feel free to invite your friends to come help!
Carpooling
If you're interested, meet at Edward's house at 8:30am:
12703 Red Deer Pass, Austin, TX 78729
Warehouse location
The warehouse is located in east Austin; CLOSE TO (but not exactly at) 8509 FM 969, Austin, TX. Follow these directions to get there:
1. Head east on MLK Blvd; pass Hwy 183; pass Decker Ln on your left (it is dead ended on the right) where there will be a traffic light.
2. Look for a sign for Austin Samaritans on your right (make sure to slow down after you pass Decker Lane or else you will miss your right turn). The sign is on the ground and not very big.
3. Once you turn right, pass the gate, make a left turn at the stop sign and just keeping driving on the curvy road. You will see school buildings. The warehouse will be located on your right and will have an Austin Samaritan sign on it.
Lunch
We will be eating lunch together afterwards at Baguette House, located in the new Chinatown.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Community Building: Cornerstone Urban Assault
When: Saturday 10/11, 4-7pm; dinner at 7pm, across the street at Aussie's
Where: Meet at Auditorium Shores (1st and Riverside) promptly at 4pm (Try to carpool down there since parking may be limited.) (Call Judith, 281.701.1122, if you get lost.)
Hosted by: Andy's LifeGroup
Bring: Friends, good walking/running shoes, water, and friendly yet competitive spirit. :)
Expect: To have a good time getting to know your teammates better as you work together to solve clues and visit various Austin downtown landmarks.
Where: Meet at Auditorium Shores (1st and Riverside) promptly at 4pm (Try to carpool down there since parking may be limited.) (Call Judith, 281.701.1122, if you get lost.)
Hosted by: Andy's LifeGroup
Bring: Friends, good walking/running shoes, water, and friendly yet competitive spirit. :)
Expect: To have a good time getting to know your teammates better as you work together to solve clues and visit various Austin downtown landmarks.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Cornerstone Social: Austin Park 'n Pizza
WHEN: Sat Oct 4th, 11am - whenever you want! (park closes at 11pm :P)
WHERE: 16231 North IH-35, 78660 (exit Grand Parkway #248, on the east side of the highway)
Austin's Park 'n Pizza has tons to do both outdoor and indoor: Made to order pizzas, pasta/salad bar, fountain drinks, Unlimited Video Arcade Games, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Little Shot, Tea Cups, Rio Grande Train, Laser Tag, and Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Walls.
Remember to invite your friends! The price for an All-Day Fun package is $21.95 (which includes all of the activities & buffet mentioned above), or for an Entry Level package is $5.95 (which includes buffet & unlimited video arcade games). Thanks to Justin who found us buy-one-get-one-free coupons! So, PRINT YOUR COUPON and join us this Saturday with a buddy, or we'll find you one! We'll be there starting at 11am, and want you to join us for a group lunch at 12:30pm. To reach us, call Judith (281.701.1122) or Kathy (314.324.0653).
WHERE: 16231 North IH-35, 78660 (exit Grand Parkway #248, on the east side of the highway)
Austin's Park 'n Pizza has tons to do both outdoor and indoor: Made to order pizzas, pasta/salad bar, fountain drinks, Unlimited Video Arcade Games, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Little Shot, Tea Cups, Rio Grande Train, Laser Tag, and Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Walls.
Remember to invite your friends! The price for an All-Day Fun package is $21.95 (which includes all of the activities & buffet mentioned above), or for an Entry Level package is $5.95 (which includes buffet & unlimited video arcade games). Thanks to Justin who found us buy-one-get-one-free coupons! So, PRINT YOUR COUPON and join us this Saturday with a buddy, or we'll find you one! We'll be there starting at 11am, and want you to join us for a group lunch at 12:30pm. To reach us, call Judith (281.701.1122) or Kathy (314.324.0653).
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Community Service: Inner-City Ministry
UPDATE!
WHEN: Sat Sept 20, 9am-12pm
WHERE: Mission Possible HQ, 1190 Chicon St, Austin 78702
THIS SATURDAY, we'll be working with Mission Possible, a ministry that serves urban communities and helps individuals through spiritual, social, and economic programs.
They offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings at their Wellness Clinic and really need the manpower to get their flyers out to the housing projects and neighborhood surrounding Mission Possible. In addition, their CrossTrainers kids program meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, and are inviting kids to join them for the kids program which starts at 11am.
Therefore, we will be working with their CrossTrainers volunteers who know the neighborhood, canvassing the government apartment and housing projects to pass out the Wellness Center flyers and the kids program flyers.
Feel free to dress casually, as you'll be walking around outside. After all that walking around, we'll need to refuel! Join us as we eat lunch together afterwards--location TBA via the Evite. If you haven't gotten it, please let us know!
WHEN: Sat Sept 20, 9am-12pm
WHERE: Mission Possible HQ, 1190 Chicon St, Austin 78702
THIS SATURDAY, we'll be working with Mission Possible, a ministry that serves urban communities and helps individuals through spiritual, social, and economic programs.
They offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings at their Wellness Clinic and really need the manpower to get their flyers out to the housing projects and neighborhood surrounding Mission Possible. In addition, their CrossTrainers kids program meets the 3rd Saturday of each month, and are inviting kids to join them for the kids program which starts at 11am.
Therefore, we will be working with their CrossTrainers volunteers who know the neighborhood, canvassing the government apartment and housing projects to pass out the Wellness Center flyers and the kids program flyers.
Feel free to dress casually, as you'll be walking around outside. After all that walking around, we'll need to refuel! Join us as we eat lunch together afterwards--location TBA via the Evite. If you haven't gotten it, please let us know!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Re-Defining Relationships
WHEN: Fri Sept 26th, 7:30pm
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
To be in Christian community is to be in relationships. God created us to be relational beings and so we desire and long to be in meaningful relationships. Yet, some of our relationships just don't seem to "work". Could it be you? or the other person? or both? We'll take a step back and look at how we define our relationships and how that helps (or hinders) our community together.
Visiting pastor, Jack Lum, is excited to speak to us on "Re-Defining Relationships." We hope you can join us!
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
To be in Christian community is to be in relationships. God created us to be relational beings and so we desire and long to be in meaningful relationships. Yet, some of our relationships just don't seem to "work". Could it be you? or the other person? or both? We'll take a step back and look at how we define our relationships and how that helps (or hinders) our community together.
Visiting pastor, Jack Lum, is excited to speak to us on "Re-Defining Relationships." We hope you can join us!
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Cornerstone Social: Bowling!
WHEN: Fri Sept 5th, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Highland Lanes, 8909 Burnet Rd
Join us this first Friday of the month at our social event, and don't forget the important part of inviting your friends! An Evite has been sent out, so if you don't receive it, please let us know and we'll make sure you get it. (There's a special bowling deal you won't want to miss!)
WHERE: Highland Lanes, 8909 Burnet Rd
Join us this first Friday of the month at our social event, and don't forget the important part of inviting your friends! An Evite has been sent out, so if you don't receive it, please let us know and we'll make sure you get it. (There's a special bowling deal you won't want to miss!)
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Hands-on Evangelism Conference
UPDATE, 9/3/08: The conference has been postponed till Spring 2009.
Something like this will challenge and stretch you! You will practice evangelism by meeting with people 1-on-1, most of whom will be strangers. At a more practical level, if you desire to be better equipped to reach your friends and family with the gospel, this is a great opportunity to practice Biblical evangelism and sharpen your skills. So what and where is this conference? Read on!
Holy Epidemic Conference
Faith Builders Church, Austin
Cost: $79
Benefits of investing your time in this:
- Glorifying God and obeying Him by sharing His Good News
- Equipping/training ourselves as disciples of Christ who are not ashamed of the gospel
If you're interested or have any questions, contact Alex.
Something like this will challenge and stretch you! You will practice evangelism by meeting with people 1-on-1, most of whom will be strangers. At a more practical level, if you desire to be better equipped to reach your friends and family with the gospel, this is a great opportunity to practice Biblical evangelism and sharpen your skills. So what and where is this conference? Read on!
Holy Epidemic Conference
Faith Builders Church, Austin
Cost: $79
Benefits of investing your time in this:
- Glorifying God and obeying Him by sharing His Good News
- Equipping/training ourselves as disciples of Christ who are not ashamed of the gospel
If you're interested or have any questions, contact Alex.
Speaker Event: Jodi & Mike Chung
WHEN: Fri Aug 29th, 7:30 pm
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
This Friday, Jodi & Mike are coming from Houston just to share with us. We hope that if you're in town or have flexible plans this 3-day weekend, you'll take us up on this opportunity to welcome and glean pearls of wisdom from these out-of-town visitors!
Mike and Jodi Chung will be speaking on the topic of being surrendered to God and how that impacts our relationships, particularly between the different genders. This couple comes highly recommended from Priscilla, will be visiting us from Houston where they attend WHCC. Jodi heads up the children's ministry and Mike frequently speaks at neighboring churches. Mike and Jodi are a great example of waiting on God, and Geoff personally has been looking forward to hearing their insights.
WHERE: ACC Carey Bldg
This Friday, Jodi & Mike are coming from Houston just to share with us. We hope that if you're in town or have flexible plans this 3-day weekend, you'll take us up on this opportunity to welcome and glean pearls of wisdom from these out-of-town visitors!
Mike and Jodi Chung will be speaking on the topic of being surrendered to God and how that impacts our relationships, particularly between the different genders. This couple comes highly recommended from Priscilla, will be visiting us from Houston where they attend WHCC. Jodi heads up the children's ministry and Mike frequently speaks at neighboring churches. Mike and Jodi are a great example of waiting on God, and Geoff personally has been looking forward to hearing their insights.
Discussion Questions from their talk:
1) In what areas of your life do you need to surrender the most? Work, family, friends, etc?
2) What does it loook like to be surrendered in those areas?
3) What are some obstacles to leading a surrendered life?
4) Is surrender an active or passive thing? Or both? Explain.
5) What are some passages in Scripture can you cling to when struggling with surrender?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
ACC Labor Day Picnic, Lunch with Quest
Coming up soon in September are two opportunities for us to get to know others at ACC better:
ACC English Congregation Labor Day Picnic
Mon Sept 1st, 12 -2:30 pm
ACC Morisson Bldg
What better way to get to know the married couples who you see at church on Sunday, and the kids that we baby-sit? It'll be a fun casual way to meet those familiar faces you've seen around... and invite your friends and coworkers (they can bring their families too)! And what's really cool... it's FREE!
For pictures, click here and select: Media -> Pictures -> Labor Day Picnic Albums 1 and 2.
Cornerstone Welcome & Lunch with Quest
Sun Sept 7th, 12:15 pm
ACC John Sung (outside)
Quest, the college ministry, will be starting up and all those college kids will be in a new city away from their familiar surroundings. We really would like the college students who come to ACC be a part of the church community as a whole, and having Cornerstoners reach out to them will be a great start. We need help setting up, serving them lunch, mingling among them, and cleaning up... and why do we need YOUR help? There's probably gonna be 60+ of them! Please respond to this email if you can help. Thanks!
ACC English Congregation Labor Day Picnic
Mon Sept 1st, 12 -2:30 pm
ACC Morisson Bldg
What better way to get to know the married couples who you see at church on Sunday, and the kids that we baby-sit? It'll be a fun casual way to meet those familiar faces you've seen around... and invite your friends and coworkers (they can bring their families too)! And what's really cool... it's FREE!
For pictures, click here and select: Media -> Pictures -> Labor Day Picnic Albums 1 and 2.
Cornerstone Welcome & Lunch with Quest
Sun Sept 7th, 12:15 pm
ACC John Sung (outside)
Quest, the college ministry, will be starting up and all those college kids will be in a new city away from their familiar surroundings. We really would like the college students who come to ACC be a part of the church community as a whole, and having Cornerstoners reach out to them will be a great start. We need help setting up, serving them lunch, mingling among them, and cleaning up... and why do we need YOUR help? There's probably gonna be 60+ of them! Please respond to this email if you can help. Thanks!
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