May 2014 Newsletter

God is Faithful
“I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.” –Psalm 40:10

The school year has come to an end. A few weeks ago, seniors completed their work and received their degree as friends and families watched. Some were the first to graduate in their family. Some continued the Pitt legacy. All move on to their future. It’s cliché to say, but it seems like the year just started, and I find myself asking were the time went.

The year has been a great one professionally. We were able to able to get on campus a lot, Cornerstone has been wonderful, and we got a new pastor! Personally we have seen a few difficult times: our truck was stolen (this is probably news to a lot reading this), and I broke my foot. In the good times, and the bad, I will speak of God’s faithfulness and salvation. I cannot conceal it.

God’s faithfulness continues to amaze me, and he shows me it in new ways. When doubt creeps in, God is faithful. When hope seems bleak, God is faithful. When the pain is heavy, God is faithful. He has shown me this through family, friends, students, coworkers, a new pastor, situations, and his own word. I cannot conceal it. God is faithful.

Take time to reflect on this. Let it marinate. If you are in dire circumstances, this simple phrase can help you make it through: God is faithful. Don’t conceal it.

Habitat for Humanity
Next year, I have the honor of taking over as the advisor for the Pitt chapter of Habitat for Humanity. As some of you may have known, I have been working pretty heavily with Habitat this year and was being groomed by the current advisor, and fellow CCO staff worker, Jonny Cagwin. I can’t wait to get started and deepen relationships that I have started, as well as form new ones. Habitat has been a great way to meet students, and get out on campus.

So, what does this mean for my job currently? Not much. I will still be working at the church, and doing a lot of the usual things I do. There will be a few changes: I will be stepping down from helping with Freshmen Ministry Team, and no longer (as of now) will I be leading a Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic. Instead, I will be going to a Habitat worksite somewhere in the U.S. This is truly a unique opportunity for me, and I am truly excited about getting my hands dirty with students and all the possibilities this position offers.

Meet the Students

Meet Katie Moose, a (now) junior business major at Pitt. I got to know Katie a bit better on the Dominican Republic spring break trip where we discussed our mutual love of dinosaurs. Read more about her:

1. What is your favorite movie, book, and band/music? Favorite Movies: How to Steal a Million, anything directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Favorite Books: anything by C.S. Lewis. Favorite Bands: City and Colour, Run River North, Ben Howard.

2. What has been your involvement in Cornerstone? My freshman year I wasn't really involved in Cornerstone as much as I wish I had been. Towards the end of second semester I started going more frequently and decided when I came back in the fall I would get more involved. I ended up in a D-group with Megan Schug and Mary Brooke Umhau and found myself going to Cornerstone events as often as I could. I got talked into applying for leadership and now am a small group leader and the business manager for Cornerstone next year! I have met some of my best friends at Cornerstone this year, as well as roommates and mentors.

3. How has Cornerstone helped you during your years at Pitt? I think that Cornerstone has been instrumental to my faith during my time at Pitt. I went to a Christian school for K-12th grade and my faith and relationship with Christ was always important, but I didn't have that fire inside of me to know more and seek to put Christ first in my life. In coming to Cornerstone and being surrounded by so many people who have that passion for Christ, I have seen a huge change in my own life and my relationship with my Savior. The desire to know more, seek God first, and keep the fire thriving is something that I have gained during my time at Pitt through Cornerstone, and I can't wait to see what lies in store for the rest of my time here!

Financial Update

Praise God for his gifts! We are at 80% for the financial goal that we have set. We know that God is faithful, and always will be. We are very thankful for the support given to us as well as our wonderful supporters! If you are interested in supporting this ministry, I would love to meet with you. We are looking for supporters to give an extra 10% on top of their usual gifts, or make a one-time donation. Remember, any gift is a good gift. Please contact me using the information on the navigation bar or email me at amoore@ccojubilee.org.

Moore News

Our house has basically been consumed with Baseball. Benjamin and Joshua have a few games a week in their respective leagues. When they are not playing they are practicing in our backyard (or trying to sneak baseball time in the house without Emily noticing). When they aren’t practicing, they are watching the Pirates. When they aren’t consumed by Baseball, they are doing homework, reading a book, or watching (or playing) Star Wars. Basically, in a nut shell, they are reliving my childhood…Except they are much more gifted than I ever was.

For being the “slow time of year,” Emily has been running around and trying to keep on top of things. It has been challenging, but fun. Emily has been great at managing the boys’ schedules, as well as being a “baseball mom.” Now if we can just figure out what to do when the boys’ games are scheduled at the same time.

We hope that this Newsletter finds you well and that you are seeing God in every part of your life.

In Christ,
Andy Moore