Moore News (October 2024)

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Hey everyone! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share a quick update on what’s been happening with both Cornerstone and the Moore family.

First, Cornerstone. This past weekend, we took part in the CCO Western Pennsylvania Fall Retreat. This was actually our first time attending this particular retreat, held in Ligonier, PA. It was a fantastic experience, full of connection and fellowship. We enjoyed a mix of play, rest, and worship—everything you could hope for in a retreat. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect deeply with each other and with God, and we definitely plan to attend again in the future!

On the home front, things have been steady. Joshua recently had his first start as a wide receiver in a game against Pittsburgh powerhouse, Westinghouse. Unfortunately, on the first play, he took a hit to the head and ended up with a minor concussion. Thankfully, he’s recovering well, and his team is moving forward to States, where they’ll be playing Punxsutawney this Saturday. Please keep him in your prayers for a continued smooth recovery and a strong game.

Asher has been diving into Esports and is absolutely loving it! It’s a new adventure for him, and he’s enjoying every moment. Ben has officially submitted all his college applications, and now we’re eagerly awaiting responses. We’re hopeful and excited about what’s next for him!

I also want to express my deep gratitude for each of you. Thank you for your ongoing support—whether through financial contributions or prayer. Your encouragement, especially during challenging and joyful times, means so much to us, and I pray that God blesses each of you abundantly.

If you’d like to support us further, we’re aiming to raise $3,000 by Christmas. You can donate either through our usual giving platform or via the campaign link, both of which are included below (or in my bio).

Thank you all again, and may God richly bless each of you!

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Financial Update: October 2024

 

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Hey friends, I hope you're all doing well! 

First, I want to apologize for two things: 

1. This video is late.

2. My voice sounds off because I was diagnosed with bronchitis yesterday. (Bronchitis—ain’t nobody got time for that!)

I just wanted to give you a quick update on our finances. In short, we’re doing fairly well. If you look at our campaign and where we currently stand percentage-wise, it might not seem like much, but many have been giving the regular way of donating. We truly appreciate all of your love, support, and kindness. We really feel it!

That said, we’re not completely out of the woods yet. We'd like to raise the balance in our ministry account by about $3,000, just to have a cushion that allows us to continue ministering to students. So, I’d ask that you prayerfully consider donating to the campaign—or setting up a regular donation if that’s more convenient. 

The links for donations are below or in my bio.

Again, thank you all so much. I love you, and God bless!

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Meet the Students: Gabby Howell

 

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Andy: Hey everyone, Andy here! Today, I'm with Gabby, who’s going to tell us a little bit about herself and Cornerstone. So, Gabby, tell us about yourself.

Gabby: Hi, my name is Gabby. I’m a senior studying anthropology. I'm on the Wednesday Night Team; I help make slides, schedule night topics, and handle other fun stuff. I also help with women’s ministry.

Andy: Yep, Gabby does a lot here! So, how did you first hear about Cornerstone?

Gabby: I actually heard about Cornerstone through attending Bellefield Church. I just kind of walked in one day, and immediately someone asked me, "Hey, have you heard about Cornerstone?" I said I hadn’t, and now here I am!

Andy: That’s awesome! What would you say Cornerstone has meant to you?

Gabby: For me, Cornerstone has been a place where I’ve been able to really develop my spiritual maturity and ask questions about God. Since I didn’t grow up in the church, it was important for me to have a place where I could explore my faith and talk to people from different backgrounds.

Andy: That’s awesome! Lastly, Gabby, we have some of my supporters, my friends, watching. What would you like to say to them?

Gabby: I’d just like to say thank you for all you do in supporting Andy. He’s been amazing as a campus minister. He even wrote my letter of recommendation for grad school! He does so much to support students here, and I’m really grateful.

Andy: Thank you, Gabby! And thank you all for your support and love. If you’d like to donate to our new campaign or give regularly, the links will be below. God bless!

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Moore News (September 2024)

 

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Hey everyone,

I wanted to take a moment to give you a quick update on what's happening with Cornerstone and in the Moore household.

First, Cornerstone. I just got back from our first-ever Rest and Relaxation Retreat! Normally, we would be preparing for our Fall Retreat around this time, but this year, we're participating in the CCO's Western Pennsylvania Fall Retreat, which takes place in late October. With such a long gap between the start of the school year and that retreat, we felt the need to create something to fill that space.

The Fall Retreat has always been a time for people to connect, get involved, and deepen their relationship with God, so we decided to host a Rest and Relaxation Retreat. It gave us a chance to get away, reflect on the importance of having a Sabbath weekend, and boost morale. We had about 20 people join, and I did a bit of teaching. It was a truly wonderful time.

On a personal note, not much new, but on September 21st, I went before the Presbytery of the Alleghenies, with about 150 people present, for an examination to go "under care." I'm happy to report that I passed! I’m now officially under the care of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Next up are the ordination exams, and if all goes well, I could be ordained as early as February—it's coming up fast!

As for the family, not much to report there either. Ben just got his senior pictures done, which I'll post. Josh and Ben are both recovering from COVID, which recently hit our household, but thankfully, I haven't caught it—at least not yet! Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to recover.

Well, that’s all the news I have for now. I hope you’re doing well and feeling blessed. Have a great day!

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Financial Update: September 2024

 

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Hello friends, Andy here! I just want to give you a quick financial update.

Over the past few weeks, about half a dozen people have either approached me or texted me, asking, "How are you doing financially? I know you have a campaign going on." The answer is, for the past couple of months, I’ve actually been doing pretty well. I’ve raised quite a bit through the campaign, a few people have generously donated through the usual means, and I’ve also gained some new donors, which has been amazing — a true testament to God's provision. I’m incredibly grateful to those of you who’ve been concerned about my financial situation, who’ve been praying for me, and to everyone who has supported me. 

However, I’m not entirely out of the woods yet. I still need to raise a little more to have a comfortable cushion in my ministry account. That’s where I need your help. I’m asking you to prayerfully consider donating to my campaign or sharing this message to help spread the word. 

I know that fundraising isn’t the most glamorous thing in the world, but it’s a powerful reminder of God’s provision. It can be a little scary at times — we can become so self-centered that we think everything depends on us. But trusting in God and relying on His provision is essential, and that’s what I’m striving to do.

So, thank you to everyone who has supported me and to those who will continue to support, whether through prayer or financial contributions. I humbly ask that you prayerfully consider giving to the campaign or sharing this video.

Thank you, and God bless!

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Meet the Students: Jay Suggs

 

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Andy: Good morning, everyone! My name is Andy Moore, and I’m one of the campus ministers here at the church. I work with Cornerstone, which is a Christian student group geared towards college students. I’ve been doing this for a while—17 years, going on 18!  

I also work for an organization called the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach), which partners with local churches. Cornerstone meets at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays downstairs for our large group gathering, but we have a lot of other activities too.  

It’s one thing for me, a 42-year-old campus minister, to stand up here and tell you how God works through Cornerstone, but it’s another to hear it from one of our students. Today, we have Jay Suggs, one of our student leaders, to share his experience. Jay, why don’t you tell us a little about yourself?

Jay: Hi, everyone! My name is Jay. I’m a senior at Pitt, studying Engineering Science. I’ve been coming to Cornerstone since my freshman year, the first week of classes.  

I love bagels, playing guitar, and tennis. I’m also on the worship team and serve as the president of Cornerstone. It’s been a lot of fun!

Andy: Thank you, Jay. So, how did you first find out about Cornerstone?

Jay: Well, my dad was a Cornerstone student when he was at Pitt 25 years ago, back when BJ and Katrina Woodworth were leading the ministry. He told me about it and suggested I check it out.  

Then, during the first week, I ran into some people handing out water bottles on the street—shout out to Bobbi! I met Bobbi and another student, Morgan. I asked if they were part of Cornerstone, and they said yes. They encouraged me to come, and I’ve been coming ever since.

Andy: We’re so glad to have you! What has Cornerstone meant to you personally?

Jay: Coming into freshman year, I was really nervous about finding a solid Christian community. I wanted to find people who would encourage me in my faith, who I could just have fun with and be myself around.  

Cornerstone quickly became that home for me—a place far from home, but still a home. I’ve been blessed with so many friends through Cornerstone who’ve supported me, encouraged me, and been there for both the tough times and the great times. We’ve shared a lot of laughter together, and they’ve pushed me to grow as a Christian, a leader, a mentor, and a friend. It’s been an incredible blessing.

Andy: That’s awesome! What would you say to students out there who might be looking to get involved?

Jay: We would love to have you join us! After the service, we’ve got pizza downstairs for any undergraduate students. Come grab some food, hang out, and chat with us!  

As Andy mentioned, we meet every Wednesday at 8 p.m., but we also have other events throughout the week for those who can’t make it on Wednesdays, or if something else interests you more.  

Anyone wearing a Cornerstone shirt, like Andy and I, would love to talk with you about getting involved and being part of this awesome community.

Andy: Let’s give it up for Jay, everybody! Cornerstone has been around for a while, and God continues to do amazing things through the students involved.  

So, don’t forget—our main meeting is at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and we’ve got a pizza luncheon downstairs right after this service. Look for someone wearing one of these Cornerstone shirts. Thank you all!

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Moore News (August 2024)

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Hey everyone! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to give you a quick update on what's happening with Cornerstone and in our household.

Last week was orientation week, and we had several events. You might have seen on my Instagram Stories that we handed out 4,000 bottles of water. A big part of this was during convocation when all the freshmen gathered at the Peterson Events Center for basic instructions. We handed out 2,500 bottles in just 45 minutes to an hour—it was wild!

We also had a doughnut decorating event where people could design their own doughnuts. The idea behind this was to offer something—especially food—that would keep people around for a few minutes, giving us time to have conversations with them. It was a great success, with over 100 people attending.

For our big event, instead of our usual cookout, we hired food trucks this year thanks to the Cornerstone campaign. We had two trucks: Brisketburgh and Sak Pasé. The event went really well, with 250 people getting free food from the trucks, and another 100 or so just hanging out. We served mocktails and soda, so in total, about 350 people joined us. It was a very successful event.

Last night, we had our first Cornerstone meeting at a new time—8:00 PM instead of 8:40 PM. We aim to create a "home away from home" atmosphere, so we're now providing dinner every Wednesday. Of course, we had the college favorite, pizza, last night. I also gave a short devotion. It was a wonderful time, and God is truly moving through Cornerstone right now.

Emily is gearing up for the Bikes for Haiti event, which starts this Saturday. She's fully immersed in that right now. If you're interested in helping or donating, the link is above and below.

Benjamin is no longer looking at colleges. I’m still not going to reveal which college he’ll be attending until he gets accepted, but he’s starting his senior year at SciTech and continues to work at Chick-fil-A. I'm really proud of the man of God he’s becoming. He also just returned from a trip to Alaska with my parents, which was one of his dream destinations, and he had a blast.

Joshua is doing well. He has fully recovered from his surgery and the complications that came with it. Thank you all so much for your prayers; they really meant a lot to us. He’s back to playing football, now as a wide receiver for the University Prep, SciTech, and Obama football team (U.S.O.). He loves the game and is very gifted at it.

Asher has finally found a high school, though it's not SciTech like his brothers. Due to some administrative errors, he couldn’t get in there, but he did get into Allderdice High School, which specializes in engineering. He’ll be in the engineering program there. It’s a large school, but he’s adjusting well, especially since some of his close friends, including one of his best friends, are there with him.

Not much else is happening in the Moore household right now, but I'm sure things will get busier in the coming month. Thank you so much for your support and love. There’s still a chance to give to the campaign—I'll include the link below. If you want to give in other ways, that link will be below too. I love you all, and God bless!

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