Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Thank You!


Hey everybody, Andy here. I'm actually in Bellfield's kitchen right now, about to cook a full Thanksgiving meal for students tonight. It's going to include turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, scalloped potatoes—all from scratch. Cooking is something I just love doing. It’s a way I can show love to people, serve them, and be hospitable. As many of you may know, one of Jesus's main ways of evangelizing was by sitting down and sharing a meal with people. It’s a way we can let our guards down, be vulnerable with each other, and ultimately serve.

All of this is possible for two reasons: first, because God has allowed me to do it, and second, because of all of you—your support, your love, and your prayers. I thank you all so very much for allowing me to do this.

Now, I could update you on the campaign and how finances are doing, but I’m not going to do that right now. I just want to take this time to thank you. After all, it is Thanksgiving. I want to thank you all for your unwavering love toward me, my family, and this ministry. Your love for college students, and your desire to see them proclaim Jesus and see God’s kingdom come to Pittsburgh, means so much. I can't thank you enough for that.

Instead of me rambling on, let me just repeat Paul's words to the church in Philippi, and that will be my closing:

"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all, making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this: He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." 

This is the word of the Lord. I thank you all so very much, and I love you. Have a great Thanksgiving.


Sunday, November 10, 2024

Meet the Students: Mikayla Hetrick



Andy: Hey, everybody! Andy here, and today I’m with Mikayla, one of our student leaders. Mikayla, could you tell everyone a bit about yourself?

Mikayla: Sure! I’m Mikayla Hetrick, a senior here at Pitt, studying Communication Sciences and Disorders—which is essentially the pre-Speech Pathology major. I’m originally from Los Angeles, so the East Coast is pretty new to me.

I’m on the Freshman Ministry Team at Cornerstone, where I work a lot with freshmen and new students. I also help lead the Freshman Bible Study along with a partner.

Andy: That’s wonderful! How did you hear about Cornerstone?

Mikayla: I actually heard about Cornerstone through my mom. She went to Penn State, and some of her old leaders joined the CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach) after she graduated. She encouraged me to find a CCO-related fellowship, so I checked out Cornerstone’s website, reached out, and connected with a student leader who introduced me to the group.

Andy: That’s awesome! We’re so glad to have you. What has Cornerstone meant to you?

Mikayla: Cornerstone has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned so much—about myself, about the Lord, and about what it means to live in community in college. It’s been great to be surrounded by other college students who are in the same stage of life. Before, many of my friends were grad students or already working, so getting involved at Cornerstone was my first real opportunity to “do life” with peers who understand what it’s like to be a college student.

Through Cornerstone, the Lord has taught me a lot about leadership—especially about leading others well, following the Lord closely, and helping others grow in their faith. It’s involved a lot of surrender, humility, and letting go of control, which has been challenging but really rewarding. I can see how God was preparing me for this season of leadership, even before I took on the role.

Andy: That’s wonderful! Do you have anything you’d like to say to those watching—my supporters?

Mikayla: Yes, absolutely! Hi, Andy’s supporters! I just want to thank you for the way you’ve supported Andy in his ministry here at Bellefield and Cornerstone. He’s such a joy to be around each week—full of wisdom and always willing to share it. He’s been a great leader for this fellowship, and I know I, along with many other students, really look up to him. His humility and willingness to admit mistakes make him more relatable, and it helps us see Christ’s humanity through him.

To all of you who support Andy, on behalf of everyone at Cornerstone, thank you so much for your generosity. It means so much to us! Your support makes a huge difference, even beyond just Andy—it blesses all of us as well.

Andy: Thank you, Mikayla, and thank you to everyone who has shown love and support. There’s still time to contribute to the campaign—I’m aiming to raise $3,000 by Christmas. You can find the link below, in my bio, or you can donate through the usual channels. Thank you all!


To Donate to my campaign:
https://ccojubilee.org/campaign/4398/Moore-Campaign

To Donate Regularly:
https://ccojubilee.org/staff/amoore