Moore News (April 2025)

 

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Hey everybody, Andy here!

I just wanted to give you a quick update on what’s going on with Cornerstone, the Moore household, and a little update on finances.

As many of you saw from a video I posted about a month ago, I went on a spring break trip to Wilmington, North Carolina with Habitat for Humanity. This was actually my fourth time going to Wilmington, and once again, we helped build low-income housing from the foundation up. It was a wonderful trip. We had about 20 students with us, and we had an absolute blast. There are honestly so many great stories I could share, but I’ll spare you a long video.

Actually, just yesterday, those 20 students came over to my place for an Easter meal. Since becoming the Habitat adviser, it's become a tradition for me to host an Easter meal for the students each year. This time, we went non-traditional and had a pasta bar! It was such a fun time of fellowship, great food, and community.

That said, this season is a bit bittersweet. I want to share some news with you: I'm stepping down as the adviser for Habitat for Humanity. It’s a role I’ve held for nearly 10 years, and it has meant so much to me. But with my upcoming ordination, I’ve felt the need to step away. It wasn’t an easy decision at all, because I love those students and the work deeply, but I do feel it’s time to move on.

The good news is that my coworker, Boaz Moser, will be taking over the adviser role. He’ll do a great job, and I’m excited to see where he takes the program.

Speaking of ordination, I’m happy to share that I’ve passed my written exams (praise the Lord!), and I’m now preparing for my oral exams. If all goes well, I hope to be officially ordained in late May or early June. Please keep me in your prayers for that!

As for the Moore household, things are mostly the same. Ben is getting ready to graduate in just a couple of months - hard to believe! - and then he’ll be heading to Pitt. Josh is starting to look at colleges this summer. He hasn’t made a final decision yet, but I’ll keep you posted once he does.

Now, a quick word on finances. Last month (March) wasn’t a strong month for giving - I was about $1,000 short. Thankfully, because of your past generosity, my ministry account is in a good place and there's no need to worry. But I did want to be transparent and make you aware.

If you're able and feel led to give - whether it’s a one-time donation or a monthly gift - every bit helps and is deeply appreciated. You can find the giving links below or in my bio.

Thank you so much for supporting me, for praying for me, and for praying for students to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Please keep my family and the students in your prayers, especially over the summer.

Thank you all so much, and God bless you!

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Meet the Students - Rachel Dickerson

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Andy: Hey everybody, Andy here! I’m joined today by student leader Rachel. So Rachel, why don’t you tell everyone a little about yourself?

Rachel: Yeah, for sure! I’m Rachel Dickerson, a junior at Pitt. I’m majoring in Public Health and I’m originally from Dallas, Texas. I came all the way here because I’m also on the swim and dive team at Pitt. But more than that, the Lord led me to Cornerstone, and I’ve been really blessed to be part of that community.

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

Rachel: So, funny story—during O-Week (orientation week), I was walking around campus with my family and some Cornerstone alumni were handing out water bottles. I grabbed one, drank all the water, but kept the empty bottle on my desk… for like four months! Eventually, I looked at it one day and thought, “You know what, maybe this is a sign.” So I checked it out—and I’ve been coming ever since!

Andy: That’s great! I’m glad to hear the water bottles still work. What would you say Cornerstone has meant to you?

Rachel: Cornerstone has honestly meant everything to me. It’s been my biggest support system while I’ve been here. They’ve given me a family. Everyone here is like my closest people. Every time I walk in, it feels like home. I could rave about it forever—it’s truly become a huge part of my life.

Andy: I love that. And is there anything you’d like to say to the supporters who are listening right now?

Rachel: Absolutely! To Andy’s supporters—thank you so much. Your support not only helps Andy, but it helps students like me. I wouldn’t be here without you. I’m a leader in Cornerstone’s O.P.S. (Outreach, Prayer, and Service) program, and because of your generosity, I get to reach out to others and help grow this community. Andy has been an incredible mentor to me and so many others. So truly, thank you for all that you do!

Andy: Thank you, Rachel. And thank you to everyone who’s watched or listened to this. There’s still time to donate—I'll drop the links in my bio or below. Thank you all so much!

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Financial Update (February 2025)

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Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to give you a quick financial update on how things are going.

I don’t have all the final numbers yet—I’ll have those at the end of the month—but so far, it looks like I’m on track to earn more this month than I did last month. Thank you all so much for your generosity! Your support truly makes a difference.

That being said, I could still use your help, and there are a few ways you can support me:

1. Give – You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly gift. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
2. Share – Spread the word about my needs. Sharing with friends, family, or others who might want to help is a huge way to support me.
3. Tithe from Your Tax Return – It may seem early, but as you think about filing your taxes, consider setting aside a portion to support this ministry.
4. Pray – Please pray for this ministry, for my financial needs, and most importantly, that college students would come to know Jesus Christ.

I’m incredibly grateful for each of you—thank you again for your generosity and prayers. I’ll continue praying for you as well.

God bless!


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Moore News (January 2025)

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Hello everyone, Andy here!

I just wanted to give you a quick update on everything happening with Cornerstone, the Moore household, and a brief financial update.

Cornerstone Update

Our large group started a few weeks ago, and we’ve been going through a series on the prophets of the Bible—including both the Major and Minor Prophets, as well as prophets mentioned in other books. It’s incredible how, even after thousands of years, these men and women of God continue to speak to us. I believe this has been a valuable lesson for the students as well.

Family Update

Since I wasn’t able to share an update last month, I wanted to take a moment to do so now. We spent Christmas in Eaton, Colorado, Emily’s hometown, visiting and staying with my father-in-law, LeRoy. We also got to spend time with Emily’s sisters, Leslie and Polly. It was such a wonderful and relaxing time!

One of the highlights of our trip was the game room Leroy built in his basement—complete with pinball, shuffleboard, air hockey, foosball, and darts. We had an absolute blast playing together! Though, I have to admit, waking up to the sound of pinball in the morning wasn’t quite as fun—but at least the boys were enjoying themselves!

I also had the opportunity to share a brief missions update at the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton, the church Emily grew up in. This church has been a huge support to my ministry from the very beginning, and they’ve continued to support us throughout the years. It’s especially meaningful to us because it’s where Emily came to Christ and where we got married. It was such a blessing to reconnect with so many friends there.

Financial Update

I know I shared a detailed financial update last time, but I just want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to check in on us. I’m incredibly grateful for those who have made generous one-time donations, as well as for our new monthly supporters—it truly means so much.

Right now, I don’t have an exact update on our financial needs, as I won’t have all the numbers until the end of the month. But I’ll be able to share a more precise update in a few days once I have everything organized.

For those who still wish to give, there’s still time! You can donate through the campaign or the usual giving methods—the links will be below (or above).

Thank you all so much for your continued support. I love you all, and God bless!

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Meet the Students: Mikayla Hetrick

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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!

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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 (July 2024)

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Hey friends, Andy here. Just wanted to give you all a couple of updates on everything going on in the Moore household.

First, a couple of personal updates. My coworker of 17 years, Bobbi Perkins, has decided that God is calling her elsewhere and has decided to step down from ministry. Bobbi and I came on staff together at the same time, 17 years ago. We went through training together and have shared both good times and bad times. She has been my partner in crime and one of my best friends, so I am very sad to see her go. But I'm also thrilled to see what God has planned for her future.

In the meantime, we are hiring two people. We're hiring Boaz, who was my intern last year and is also a Cornerstone Alum, and we're hiring Savanna, who was our University Ministry assistant and is also a Cornerstone Alum.

Now, Bobbi is moving on to a position at Trinity Anglican Seminary, formerly known as Trinity School for Ministry, which is where I graduated from. This leads to my second announcement: after eight long years, I finally completed my Master of Divinity and have graduated from Seminary. Now, I am on the path to ordination, which I hope to complete by May. I still want to be a campus minister at Bellfield and work with Pitt students, as that is my calling. I will be ordained while doing so.

In other news, Emily and I celebrated our 20th anniversary, which has been a wonderful 20 years. We celebrated by going to Disney World in February, which is a less populated time. We had a blast visiting both Disney and Universal. I got to see Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars theme park, and Emily got to visit the Harry Potter theme park at Universal—something we've both always wanted to do.

As for the boys, Ben has started looking at colleges pretty seriously. He's narrowed down his choices but hasn't made a final decision yet, so we’re not sharing specifics until he decides. Josh, on the other hand, has had a rough time recently. He had a tonsillectomy and experienced some complications, including bleeding, which led to a couple of nights in the hospital. It was pretty scary, but God is good, and He delivered Josh through that time. We are so grateful for your prayers during that period; it meant the world to us. Josh is now recovering very well and is back at home.

Asher is now looking at high schools and hopes to join his brothers at SciTech, which is located right by where I work in Oakland. He is currently on the waiting list for SciTech, so we would appreciate your prayers that he finds the best school, whether it's SciTech or elsewhere, and that God's will be done in this situation.

We love you all so much and thank you for your support, whether through prayer or financially. We just ask that God blesses you richly in return. There's still time to give to the new campaign or regularly, and those links will be below. Thank you all so much. God bless!

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July Financial Update

 

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Hey everyone, Andy here.

As you may have seen from my last video, I have started a new campaign and wanted to talk about it a bit. I'm reaching out with a heartfelt request to replenish my ministry account, which has dipped a little due to my focus on another campaign, the Cornerstone campaign. I'm aiming to raise about $6,000 to provide a cushion as I seek new monthly donors to sustain and expand our ministry's impact.

A healthy account allows me to dedicate more time to campus activities for meaningful ministry, reducing the need for support raising. It also covers personal expenses related to ministry work, ensuring effectiveness and our presence in the mission field. Importantly, it enables us to assist students, making a tangible difference in their lives.

Support raising might be a foreign concept to many, but I believe it is vital. It transforms ministry from an individual effort to a communal mission, inviting others to join in a sacred partnership. By pooling resources and prayers, we further the kingdom of God. Raising support helps us cultivate a network of believers united in a purpose, each playing a unique role in the ministry's success. This collective endeavor not only sustains me but also allows supporters to actively participate in God's work, creating a shared legacy of faith and generosity.

Through support raising, we embody the truth that ministry thrives best when carried on the shoulders of many, echoing the early church's spirit of unity and shared mission. So, I ask that you prayerfully consider donating to the cause. Your generosity will directly impact our ability to minister effectively and support the students we serve.

If you're interested in donating, the link to the campaign will be below. There is also the regular way of donating listed there as well.

Thank you so much for your continued prayers, support, and commitment. God bless.

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2022 February Newsletter

Cornerstone Update/Moore News

Click on the video below to find out what Cornerstone and the Moore household have been up to!

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In Christ,
Andy Moore

2020 June Newsletter

Student Testimony
Meet Aaron Meyer, a (now) senior who leads one of our Bible Studies at Cornerstone.  Listen to how God has been working in Aaron through the CCO and Cornerstone:

Financial Update

As you can see from the chart above, we did much better in May than in April. In May, we made $4,026. That is 88% of where we need to be. We are up 6%!  God provides!  We still need your help, however.  I would like to up that 88% to 100%.  I'm not sure I could reiterate it any better than how I have stated it over the past few months. Matthew 6:25-34 have been my "anthem" through these difficult times. Here is what I wrote:

Times are tough. Having a steady income can be tough. It is through these times of immense vulnerability, that we realize that we cannot do this by ourselves. That we need a faithful savior to rely on. Jesus Christ is that faithful savior. When everything around seems so inconstant, we have a God who is constant. We must rely on that. I know that these times of uncertainty have hit hard for some, and we have felt that as well. We are asking for your help now, more than ever. If you are interested in supporting us financially, please feel click on the link below. We must be reminded that God is a provider.

Consider the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

God is Good!

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Moore News

Last month, I featured an interview with our youngest son, Asher. To keep in this tradition, I have decided to post an interview with our oldest son, Benjamin. Benjamin is our organized, rational son, who has an extremely sweet and generous side to him.  He is willing to do anything for his family. Listen to what he has to say:

2020 May Newsletter

Student Testimony
Meet Akeem Williams, and hear the testimony how God has awakened in his life.  I first met Akeem in Habitat for Humanity a few years ago, but really got to know him this year when I invited into my discipleship group.  Hear more about how God has been working in his life:

Financial Update

As you can see from the chart above, we have taken our first large hit in a while.  In April, we made $3,736.  That is 82% of where we need to be.  Though I never like to see my ministry account balance dip, I know that God will provide. I'm not sure I could reiterate it any better than how I stated it last month:

Times are tough. Having a steady income can be tough. It is through these times of immense vulnerability, that we realize that we cannot do this by ourselves. That we need a faithful savior to rely on. Jesus Christ is that faithful savior. When everything around seems so inconstant, we have a God who is constant. We must rely on that. I know that these times of uncertainty have hit hard for some, and we have felt that as well. We are asking for your help now, more than ever. If you are interested in supporting us financially, please feel click on the link below. We must be reminded that God is a provider.

Consider the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

God is Good!

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Moore News

Last month, I featured an interview with our middle son, Joshua.  To keep in this tradition, I have decided to post an interview with our youngest son, Asher (FYI, he was a bit nervous behind the camera).  Asher is a constant source of sweetness, positivity, and energy in our house, so get to know him a bit more:

Thank you all for reading (and watching) this Newsletter! Stay safe, and and take this time of isolation to grow closer with the Lord.

In Christ,
Andy Moore

October 2018 Newsletter

Fall Retreat Testimony

Meet Grant Larson, a junior microbiology major that is part of our Ministry Team, and read more about his experience on our Fall Retreat:

The fall retreat provided me with an awesome opportunity to get out of the city, slowdown from the fast-paced campus lifestyle, build community with other college students, and grow with Christ. I had two exams during the week leading up to the trip, so I was excited to go out in nature and spend time with God. I learned strategies for carrying out my faith from the daily devotions led by Dan Dupee; he spoke about power, peace, and hope from a biblical perspective. I was given the opportunity to spend time alone and reflect with God during solitary time, which made me realize how easy it is to take this time for granted back on campus. The importance of reflection stood out to me and I returned to campus with a desire to implement quiet prayer and reflection into my daily routine.

The fall retreat also provided a great opportunity to grow in a community together as a Christian body. I built relationships with students I had not met before and grew deeper with the ones I had already gotten to know. Whether through worship, games, or dancing/singing around a campfire together, I felt at home with the students and leaders who came on the retreat. I continued to feel this way after returning to campus and the sense of community remained strong after we returned. The retreat was a wonderful experience for me to grow in my faith and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Meet the Students

Meet George Muirhead, a sophomore Bible Study Leader and Political Science Major. Read more about him: I was raised in a Christian household, so the idea of Christ being my Lord and Savior has always been close to my heart. But, I would say that understanding was quite limited to the verse of John 3:16 and did not extend past the understanding of that verse. So, leaving my hometown of Madison, Alabama and joining Cornerstone Ministries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has completely changed my life and how I understand the depths of my love for my God and his love for me.

Firstly, I would consider myself a non-denominational Christian, so for me I could receive a word from any pastor in any denomination as long as they clearly could back it up with the Scripture, and as long as they kept that Scripture in context of the Biblical story. When I came to Cornerstone the staff here helped me further my understanding of just how important this is. That the Bible is the finished Word of God, and that the Word does not come from a teaching at odds with what has been written, so a pastor that clearly did not support their claims with the Word would be quickly dismissed from my mind because of this new fortified understanding. So, from the bottom of my heart I cannot thank the Cornerstone staff enough for convincing me that my faith comes from the Word and it alone. Not from an outside source that is at odds with the Word.

Lastly, my relationship with Christ has grown exponentially, because of this simple realization that I might have been told things in the past that might not hold true to the Word of God. Because of this, I have been forced by my love for God and this realization, to go through the Scriptures to confirm just what I have faith in, and this simple act has made me a better believer as a result. So, I cannot thank Cornerstone and its staff enough for giving me the resources and opportunities to truly dive into the depths of my faith.

Financial Update

September was a wonderful month for us! As you can see from the chart, we made $3,893; 91% of our monthly goal! Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our ministry. My ministry to College students, like Grant and George, and Cornerstone would simply not be possible without you. Just because we are close to our goal does not give me an excuse to rest or be lazy, however. Now is the time for me to work harder than ever! If God leads you to do so, we would love for you to be a part of this ministry through your giving. I am asking that my current supporters give an extra 10% to 25% on top of their usual giving. This will help to make up the difference and reach 100% of my goal with my new raise. We are always in need of help financially, and are always looking for new supporters. Remember that any gift is a good gift.   Please be in prayer that God will continue to build our support team and that we would be faithful in doing our part.

Moore News

After celebrating Benjamin’s birthday last month (September 8th), we had the privilege of celebrating Asher’s ninth(!) birthday on the 6th of this month. Asher absolutely loves video games. As he told me the other day, “I’m different than most kids. I like newer video games, but I also like the classics.” So, because of his love of classic video games, he asked for a Nintendo classic...which we gladly bought him. Needless to say, he went gaga over it. Though, it does pain me to say that the video games I grew up with our now considered “classics.”

In other news, Emily got a new job! She will now be the administrative assistant of Haiti H2O. Haiti H2O is a non-profit founded by our landlords and friends, Jeff and Sarah VanderMolen, which works with rural Haitian communities, cultivating hope and opportunities, in response to the love of Jesus. Emily is very excited for this opportunity, and will be working closely with the director, and friend, Rhonda Smith.

I pray that you are well, and that you continue to grow in Christ. God Bless!

In Christ,
Andy Moore

August & September 2018 Newsletter

Cornerstone News
This year began a new era for the Cornerstone large group, because we have completely changed the model. After a summer (and part of spring) spent reevaluating our large group, and we felt that God was calling us to change our current structure. After many prayerful meetings, the staff came up with a new model that incorporates different methods of learning. We have given a “subject” to each of our months, and then each week of that month will feature something different. On the first week, we break into groups to eat food, a small explanative talk on our subject is given, and then we have a few questions which prompt each person in the group to share a story based on the monthly subject. On the second week, we have our traditional Cornerstone that features the staff (or a guest speaker) giving a biblical talk based on the monthly subject. The third week features a more experiential, tactile style of learning based on the subject. The fourth, and last, week is designated for a worship/prayer/testimony night followed by fellowship (and food) at the Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland.

Change is scary. I get that. But sometimes it is worth the risk. We have had a few Cornerstones so far, and (I believe) this new format has strengthened the community. People are engaged, meeting new people, and deepening their relationship and love of Jesus Christ. Please continue to pray for this new format. Pray for continued buy in from the leadership and that God works through these new experiences.

Meet the Students

Meet Savanna Lattanzi, a sophomore Political Science, Religious Studies, and Sociology major at Pitt, and read more about her:

I came into my freshman year knowing that I wanted to follow the Lord in college and committed to searching for the right Christian community for me; somewhere I could get plugged in and have a support system in this new season of my life. I thought I was going to need to church/fellowship hop, and try out a bunch of groups to see what fit me. But instead, the Lord immediately showed me how well He provides for me by giving me Cornerstone. Cornerstone felt right from the second I walked through the door. I felt welcomed, cared about, and pursued by the Cornerstone students and staff from the very first second they met me.

Because of this, I wanted to dive deeper into the community and to get as involved as I possibly could. As I spent more and more time in the Cornerstone community and began to find a home within, I noticed a few key things that our community does especially well. The first is the willingness of the students and staff to follow the Spirit wherever it may lead. This boldness has fostered a closeness to Christ that simply cannot come out of fear and limitations. Cornerstone’s willingness to step into uncomfortability for the glory of the Lord has inspired me. Another aspect I love about Cornerstone is the support that I’ve found in the people. Even when I mess up, which is both often and apparent, I am so loved and pointed back to Christ by the people around me. Getting this support and guidance from people who share my faith has been essential to my wellbeing at Pitt, and I can safely say that without it I may not have chosen to come back for my sophomore year. Although I often felt lost last year, I was always able to be rooted and be firm in my identity because of the community that the Lord has given me in Cornerstone.

And while Cornerstone is a place of safety, it also challenges me. As I became involved in leadership with Cornerstone, I quickly learned that I would not be stagnant in faith, but instead pushed to grow and draw closer to Christ through my team members. Leadership asks me to be better, to follow the Lord more closely, and to be a vessel and a witness in ways that I never expected. The Lord has both given me Cornerstone as the platform to do this but also has worked through Cornerstone to grow me and equip me to do so. I am certain that I would be a completely different person if it were not for Cornerstone and what the Lord has done through this group of people.

Financial Update

The month of August was good to us financially! As you can see from the chart, we met our goal and were 100% of what we need to be! We are so grateful for all of you, and that you felt a tug from the Lord to help support our ministry. We could use your help more than ever so that our goal is met every month. If you are a current supporter, I am asking that you up your pledge and give an extra 10% to 25% on top of their usual giving. If you do support me, or do not support me regularly, I ask that you pray about being a monthly donor. This will help to make up the difference from what I currently make and to help reach my new goal.

All of your generous donations are what helps makes ministry to students like Savanna possible, and helps me get out on campus. Now that I have gotten a raise, this is more important than ever! Remember that any gift is a good gift. We could always use financial help, and if you are interested in supporting this ministry (or giving extra), I would love to meet with you. Please email me at amoore@ccojubilee.org. Please be in prayer that God will continue to build our support team and that we would be faithful in doing our part.

Moore News

 The school year is not just back in full swing for me, but also for the boys. Benjamin is officially a middle schooler (and now twelve years old!), starting at Sci-Tech. So far, he adores the school. He is fully engaged in each of his classes, and even gets to take Lego Robotics as an extra-curricular class! Trust me, we are all jealous. Ben has also joined Bellefield/Church of the Ascension’s youth group, and has been eating it up.

Joshua is in his last year at Fulton, and has begun to look at middle schools for next year. After Ben raving about Sci-Tech, it has made it pretty high on his list. We just took him to the middle school fair to “window shop” for a new middle school. I think it overwhelmed him a bit, and he isn’t always the most talkative in large group situations. Regardless, it seems he is excited about the future.

Asher has begun third grade, and continues to be his sweet self. Teachers absolutely love him and his personality; he is always willing to help, and he is always willing to talk (sometimes a little too much). He turns nine next month, and is stoked for his birthday. He is asking (of course) mainly for video games.

Emily has recently quit her job at Chick-Fil-A to focus mainly on nannying. Emily is an extreme introvert, and waiting on customers for a good part of the day really takes a toll on her energy levels. Though she was good at what she did, I don’t think Chick-Fil-A wasn’t as good of a fit as nannying. Working with kids is not only something she is good at, but something she is passionate about as well.

I pray that you are well! God Bless!

In Christ,
Andy Moore

January 2018 Newsletter

Cornerstone Update
With a new calendar year comes new leadership. While we have never really had a problem retaining our leaders, this year we have had a huge turnover in leadership. On one hand, the thought of working and teaching so many new people can be daunting. On the other hand, it brings something new to the table. Every leadership team has a different collective personality, and sometimes it refreshing to have a fresh perspective. There seems to be a genuine ere of optimism, and a sincere love for Christ. God is and will continue to do great things through Cornerstone, so please be in continued prayer for them.

Meet the Students

Meet Sean Justice, a Senior who is one of the leaders of our Worship team. Read more about him:

Since day one of college, Cornerstone has been a place where no matter what else has been going on in my life, I would be surrounded by God’s love from students and faculty that truly care about me and other people. That’s something that’s hard to find in even some (supposed) Christian communities. My involvement in Cornerstone has been pretty constant over the past three years if not consistent as far as depth goes. In that time, I’ve come to learn a few different things about my relationship with God as well as what it means for my life. I can say for certain that without Cornerstone my faith would be weaker than when I had started college and I’d be short some really great friends and mentors.

In general, as a person Cornerstone has helped me come out of my shell while at college. Being involved with Cornerstone, whether for orientation events, bible study, worship, discipleship groups and all manner of shenanigans really put me in a place to meet a lot of new people. Despite preferring to keep to myself I’ve gotten much more outgoing with trying to be open with and talk to new people. And while it took some convincing, and I still like to hide in the background, being on leadership has been a great experience as well. Learning to trust and serve God, aware that I don’t need to be perfect but to let him be perfect, has been a huge ongoing lesson because of my time with Cornerstone.

While I’ve always known that spiritual discipline is important, Cornerstone has helped me put it into practice. While doing so I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the work God has done in mine and others lives when he is set consistently as the focus of my day. The presence of a community to help focus on God has been huge for me. And with that comes a stronger relationship with Him that has helped me to be more trusting and vulnerable. The combination of things has led to some of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make and trusting that they were God’s will. Discipline, community, vulnerability and trust. These are the sort of things that I hope to carry with me after college because of Cornerstone.

Financial Update
God has blessed us recently by helping us reach our monthly goal. Now, we are asking for help on a unique way of giving. If you are interested in learning more, please read the picture below:

Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip
As many of you know, I am the adviser for the Pitt Habitat for Humanity. This role has given me the unique opportunity to meet and work with students. One such opportunity is taking part in an amazing Spring Break trip to Winston-Salem, NC to help work on houses. The trip costs $300 per student. The expenses include transportation, housing, and food for the week. If you are able and willing, I’m asking for your support or help to cover trip expenses. If you would like to help support students on this trip, please go to the following website: https://engage.pitt.edu/project/8688.

Moore News

The Moore’s has a fantastic Christmas. We flew out on December 20th to Colorado and spent a bit over a week out there. Out of the 13 (almost 14) years that Emily and I have been married, we have never celebrated Christmas in Colorado with her family. It was so incredibly relaxing! We went and saw the zoo lights in Denver on Christmas Eve, visited with Emily’s relatives, watched a lot of football and I met up with a former student and wonderful friend, Jeff Schallick, who lives in Cheyenne, WY working in the gas/oil industry. (Read more about what Jeff does by visiting the following link: http://ccojubilee.org/stories/living-out-gods-story-for-gas-drilling/89/). The whole family just had such an incredible, relaxing, and joyous time. I’m not exactly sure why it took 13+ years for us to do this.

We flew back into Pittsburgh on December 28th (Yes, I spent my whole birthday in various airports. It wasn’t that bad.), and we didn’t arrive home until 1:00 a.m. on December 29th. Just a few short hours later, my parents and sister’s family came to Pittsburgh for our “second Christmas.” I’m not sure if frying a turkey on a few hours of sleep is a good idea, but I did it anyway. It was as if the same incredible, relaxing, and joyous time that we had in Colorado transferred over to Pittsburgh. In other words, the party never stopped. Multiple people have been asking me, “What was your favorite gift?” Honestly, its hard for me to single out one. For me, it is way more about the experience. As my parents taught me, “It’s not where you are (or in this case what you get), by who you’re with.”

We pray that you all had a fantastic Christmas, and that God continues to work through you!

In Christ,
Andy Moore

September 2017 Newsletter

Cornerstone Update
The new school year is officially in full swing. At the end of August, leadership students moved back, freshmen moved in, and the whirlwind known as orientation week began. Orientation week is truly like no other, and this one was exceptional. We didn’t have the most grandiose events, but the staff and leadership team had more conversations with freshmen than ever before. The week always begins with our “water giveaway,” in which we hand out 6000(!) bottles of water to students moving in. From here, we played games, had a campfire night in Bellefield’s parking lot, and topped it off with our annual “Welcome Back Picnic” complete with a giant inflatable Slip ‘N Slide. Here, we could meet and have conversation with student upon student. Even when our leadership became uncomfortable, they forged ahead and met new people. There is no other week quite like it!

Meet the Students

Meet Nick Vezzuto, a sophomore that helps to lead our Freshmen Bible Study. Read more about him.

The scariest part of moving to college six hours away from home is that you start school knowing absolutely no one. With all of my closest friends and family still in New Jersey, I started freshman year totally alone in a city that the last time I visited, I was three years old. For as social of a person as I am, I often found it difficult to be the one who approached people to make new friends. Then, about two months into my first semester, as I was rushing to class twenty minutes late, I was stopped by some members of Cornerstone who were handing out coffee along my route and talking about what Cornerstone is. These people were some of the nicest people I had met since being away at school. Walking away, I thought to myself “If everyone in that ministry is as friendly as these people were, then this is where I belong.”

Once I started going to Cornerstone the following week, Pittsburgh—a city that is so far from my house in Jersey—finally started to feel like home. I have been lucky to grow up in a Christian household and to have strong faith-based friendships for all of my life. Having to leave all of those friendships and family in Jersey wasn’t the easiest thing, but I suddenly found myself a part of a new family with all of the students and staff in Cornerstone. I was welcomed by lots of friendly faces as if I had been a member of Cornerstone my entire life. I immediately started to make friends as I felt drawn to hang out at Bellefield (the church where Cornerstone is housed) more often. I learned so much about my own faith from all of these new people, and by the end of my first semester, I was a part of the Freshman Ministry Team, which runs weekly bible studies for freshman, as well as other activities.

An important way in which I have grown in my faith over the years has been through lengthy discussions with my family about what we believe as Christians, and why we believe it. The environment that Cornerstone creates made me feel comfortable having these kinds of discussions with anyone I saw while hanging out at Bellefield. Not only have I learned so much about my faith over the past two semesters, but I have also started to lead a more prayerful life, both in the quiet of my mind and around other people. I recall one night especially where I was stressing over a large assignment I had while doing homework in Bellefield, and everyone in the room started to pray for each others’ anxieties, homework or otherwise. It was one of the coolest moments of my freshman year. If these are the kinds of experiences that I have to look forward to for the rest of my college career, then I’m excited to see what God has in store for me.

Financial Update

August was a wonderful month for us! As you can see from the chart, we made $3,726; 96% of our monthly goal! Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our ministry. My ministry to College students, like Nick, would simply not be possible without you. Just because we are close to our goal for a month does not give me an excuse to rest or be lazy, however. If God leads you to do so, we would love for you to be a part of this ministry through your giving. I am asking that my current supporters give an extra $5 to $25 on top of their usual giving. This will help to make up the difference and reach my goal. We are always in need of help financially, and are always looking for new supporters. Remember that any gift is a good gift. Please be in prayer that God will continue to build our support team and that we would be faithful in doing our part.

Moore News

Summer vacation is now officially gone. It ended with my father-in-law, LeRoy Winter, coming out to visit us for a week. It has been a while since LeRoy has come to Pittsburgh, so this was a real treat for Emily, the boys, and me. We took him to quite a few “classic” Pittsburgh locations, and had a lot of fun doing so! To top tings off, he bought the family an Xbox One as a belated Christmas present! I wish I could say that I has only been the boys playing it, but I seem to be hooked. I have especially had a small addiction to Star Wars: Battlefront. Don’t worry, I have made sure to take a step back from the Xbox when I get too obsessive.

The school year has not only started for myself, but for the boys as well. Benjamin is now in the fifth grade (this is his last year at Fulton Elementary School), Joshua is in fourth grade, and Asher is in second grade. I wish I could say that they were as excited as me to start the school year, but I cannot. It is always a chore to get them out of bed after summer. During the summer, they would get out of bed every morning at 6:30 to play, but now have trouble getting up at 6:45 for school. Interesting, right?

I pray that you are doing well. God Bless!

In Christ,
Andy Moore

May 2017 Newsletter

10 Years
I am happy to say that I have just completed my tenth year at Bellefield on CCO staff. Ten years ago, I was accepted by the CCO as a theologically cocky young man. After a few months of getting my feet wet as a campus minister, I soon realized that I did not know as much as I thought I did. I was quickly humbled at being a campus minister.

In fact, it took me years for me to feel like I knew what I was doing. I have had good years, and I have had rough ones. In this time, God has provided and continued to teach me. He has humbled me, and given me gifts that I never knew I had. It would be so easy to take credit for this ministry; I did this for Christ, or I helped enrich the life of this student. If I am being honest, I know that everything I have done (or will continue to do) at Bellefield and Pitt has only been because God has enabled me to do so. It is not me, but all him.

Words cannot begin to express my thankfulness. I am thankful for the CCO and Bellefield taking a chance on this “cocky young man.” Christ has done so much through you. I am thankful for my lovely wife and three wonderful boys. You have constantly been an encouragement to me. I am thankful for my coworkers over the years: Chris Ansell, Bobbi Perkins, Mark Michaels, and the countless interns/fellows. You have impacted me more than you could know. I am thankful for my supporters. You have invested in and nurtured me. Lastly, I am thankful for a wonderful God who never gives up on his children.

Here’s to many more years.

Meet the Students
Please read this awesome testimony of one of our student leaders, Morgan Medvedz:

I grew up in the Unitarian Universalist church. My parents, feeling disconnected from the Catholicism of their youth, wanted the comfort of a Sunday community of faith that didn’t necessarily require anything along the lines of supernatural belief. UUism was a great compromise; it didn’t promote any sort of dogma, but encouraged accepting, respecting, and loving one another. As I grew older, I became active in my youth group and dedicated to my beliefs, taking a firm stance against any idea of God. In my junior year of high school, I ended up being elected Worship Coordinator for our District Youth Steering Committee, as which I led worship services during our seasonal youth conferences. Leading worship fulfilled me more than I ever could have imagined, but as time went on, I started to feel as if something were missing. Little did I know, I was about to jump onto a spiritual roller coaster!

While in the car with my mom one day, she told me that not only did she believe in God, but she had always believed in God. I was stunned. I couldn’t understand how my own mother would believe in something that went far against what I had always been taught. This revelation led me on a search for God. I think that in the back of my mind, I had always desired God. I had always wanted the sense of comfort that comes with true faith, and, honestly, I was jealous of those who had it. In my mind, to have strong faith was to toss your intelligence aside in favor of blind obedience. What I came to discover, however, was that true faith comes with tossing the ego aside. True faith is letting go of the strong hold you have on your life and allowing something greater to take over and do something amazing with it.

It took me a while to accept such a concept. Once at Pitt, I continued attending a Unitarian Universalist church in the area, but the God-shaped hole in my heart was only growing larger. I started reading the Bible. I started praying. I started to do anything that could possibly fill that hole, and I can’t say I fully expected Jesus to be the one to do the job. When I started to feel his presence in prayer, though, it did not feel wrong. In fact, I felt at home. I started attending services at Bellefield in November of my sophomore year, and everything fell into place for me spiritually. The more I learned about Jesus and Christianity, the more I found that it all actually did make sense. Not only was my soul satisfied, but my mind was satisfied as well. My walk with Christ has become the most important part of my life, and I’d say it’s my goal at this point to help others with similar backgrounds come to know his love. Existence is amazing, and I cannot thank God enough for helping me to recognize that genuinely.

Financial Update

As you can see from the chart, we made $3,321 for the month of April; 85% of where we need to be. We are so thankful for all who have supported us. We, however, need your help! Due to seminary expenses, our funds have depleted. We are asking that you prayerfully consider giving to our ministry, or up your giving by $5 to $20. Any gift is a good gift, and we are grateful for everything we have received. It is through your generosity, and willingness to listen to the Holy Spirit, that makes this ministry possible. If you are interested in giving, go to www.ccojubilee.org/donate. We are thankful for what God has done, and will continue to do, through you! Please be in prayer that God will continue to build our support team and that we would be faithful in doing our part.

Moore News

Spring baseball is officially here. Joshua has moved up a league, and joined Benjamin’s team: The Diamondbacks. I was curious to see how Joshua would adjust to kid pitch. After all, kids can be a far less accurate than the coaches that pitched in the previous league. I must say, that Joshua has taken to the league like a duck to water. He has a hit in every game that he has been in…sometimes multiple base hits. Benjamin is still doing well. He has become a pretty darn good pitcher. He doesn’t have the fastest stuff, but he is incredibly accurate and his pitch has a natural sink to it. They both are still in love with the sport. I’m just grateful that they are on the same team.

Asher has decided not to play baseball. Instead, he has decided to take an American Ninja Warrior class. Yes, that’s a thing. He absolutely loves the television show, and when we found out there was a class he was all about it. He has loved his classes so far. We are extremely happy that he wanted to do something physical.

Emily and I are excited about summer life. It was a pretty busy semester; I started (and finished) my first year of seminary, and Emily started working part time. I think we are both eager for some relaxation, and go on a few dates again.

I pray that you are well, and that God continues to grow you!

In Christ,
Andy Moore

September 2016 Newsletter

Cornerstone Update
This summer we held our annual summer large group gathering, Common Ground. Common Ground takes most of the CCO groups in Pittsburgh, from various campuses, and combines them into one large group which meets once a week. We decided to do Francis Chan’s “Basic” series this year, as a way to get new perspective on the many Christian truths we already know (Fear, The Holy Spirit, Fellowship, etc.). Common Ground had a great turn out with some great discussion on the BASIC series.

After Common Ground, and an extended vacation, came the time for planning the upcoming school year. This meant that orientation week was soon coming up, complete with multiple fun activities and tireless hours spent working. Here our student leadership took on orientation week events, as well as events scattered through the upcoming semester. We have a great group of leadership students, who came up with some big (and new) ideas. Orientation week went off without a hitch, and we had phenomenal turnouts to all of our events.

Now we are part way during the semester, and I am just trying to catch my breath. It has been, by far, my busiest semester to date. Granted I am taking two seminary classes on top of working, which (of course) makes it busier. Bobbi, Mark, Meagan (our new fellow), and I are all still finding out what does and does not work to our individual strengths. Cornerstone has been great so far, though. We are exploring new ideas and trying new things, constantly seeking God though out all of this. God has certainly been moving here.

Meet the Students

Meet “Backwards Hat” Nick Pezzuti, a junior Mechanical Engineering major from Mechanicsburg, PA. Nick has been part of our ministry since the orientation week cookout his freshman year. Read more about him:

1. What is your favorite childhood memory? My favorite childhood memory has to be playing games with my family. We had a soft mini ball when I was little. My brother, sister, dad and I would run around the house and play ball tag. Sure a few lamps were broken, and a few bumps on the head were given, but the memories will last a lifetime.

2. What has been your involvement in Cornerstone? I've been involved in Cornerstone for two years, and have been on leadership for one. As a small group leader, I've really enjoyed leading a bible study and getting to know the people that come to Cornerstone even better. Being involved in Cornerstone has been a huge blessing in my life, and I've learned a lot through my experiences there.

3. How has Cornerstone helped you during your years at Pitt? Cornerstone has taught me a lot about my faith in Jesus, and has really helped me understand the Gospel and what it means and looks like to find my identity solely in Jesus Christ. Through the talks, bible studies, outreach events, hangouts, and everything in between, Cornerstone is helping me bring Glory to God throughout my life each and every day.

Financial Update

As you may have noted from the chart that our monthly giving is $3,681, 94% of where we need to be. I have been raising these funds so I can minister to students like Nick, and see how God has worked in his life during his years at Pitt. It is because of God working through you that all this is possible, and I am completely in awe by all of your graciousness. If you would like to help this ministry, we are always looking for new supporters. If God leads you to prayerfully do so, we would love for you to be a part of this ministry through gift. Remember that any gift is a good gift. We trust that God will provide. He always has, and He always will. We thank you, and may God bless you richly because you have given to advance His kingdom! Please be in prayer that God will continue to build our support team and that we would be faithful in doing our part.

Moore News

It seems as though the entire month of July was spent in vacation, and it was (for the most part) relaxing. We started July by going to Vermillion, Ohio to Family Camp at Beulah Beach. Here we, were joined by my entire family (my parents, and my sister and family). It was a great five days of playing outdoors, as well as learning some biblical wisdom and meeting new families. There were a lot of great times and memories on that trip, but very little down time.

Immediately after the Beulah trip, we went back home, packed up our things, got our dog, and headed to Colorado to see Emily’s family and friends. We had a great time as the boys played on the farm and we visited various places, like the Denver Museum and a Trampoline park. My favorite part of the trip was when I preached at Emily’s church on the resurrection of Lazarus. It was really a blessing to be able to speak to a church that has supported us for so long.

Now the kids are back in school, and we are trying to settle in to new schedules. Benjamin and Joshua have decided to pursue fall baseball, and will actually be on the same team this time...which makes coaching much more manageable. Asher toyed with the idea of playing Fall Ball, but decided that baseball wasn't his thing (which is absolutely fine). He has decided instead to pursue art classes. He is a fairly gifted artist for a 6 year old, and is really excited about it. He has started drawing constantly, and just keeps getting better and better.

We thank you all for your love and kindness, and pray that you continue to advance in the knowledge and wisdom of Jesus Christ. Hopefully, these newsletters and updates will be a bit more frequent.

In Christ,
Andy Moore

June 2016 Newsletter

Changes
This month marks the end of an era. My beloved boss and coworker for the past nine years, Chris Ansell, has decided to move on from his position at Bellefield/Cornerstone. I actually first met Chris even before I started working at Bellefield. It was at a CCO staff seminar, and we were in a group together. After we were done talking, he asked me to apply to the Bellefield position. I did, and here I am today.

When I first started working at Bellefield, Chris and I didn’t get along too well. Chris is a type A personality, I’m a type B personality, and I think our work styles just clashed at times. As the years went by, we learned to complement each other and our differences. I had strengths where he had weaknesses, and he had strengths where I had weaknesses. Not only did our work relationship develop, but our friendship also developed. I now consider Chris Ansell (aka “Chransell” as known as by the students) to be one of the best friends that I have.

I am heartbroken that Chris is leaving, but I am so excited about how God will use him and his family.

With that being said, we now have a new coworker: our former fellow (intern) Mark Michaelis. I was so happy when Mark applied for the job. He has been a tremendous fellow, and really brings a lot to our team. This year will definitely not be the same without Chris, nor should we expect it to be. I expect it will be downright weird at first. I am, however, super excited to work with Mark, Bobbi, and our two new fellows. Cornerstone will look different, but God will still be there and in control.

Meet the Students

Meet Emily Wenz, a junior Rehabilitation Sciences major, with a Certificate in American Sign Language, from New Hope, PA. Read more about her and her experiences at Cornerstone.

1. What is your favorite childhood memory? I have many, but the first memories that come to mind are my birthday parties growing up. I’m a triplet, so we always had huge birthday parties for my brothers and I all together during the summer. One year, we had a giant water fight party with about 50 kids simultaneously sliding down an inflatable water slide and chucking water balloons at each other. It was awesome, but now I can see why my parents were always so stressed during those parties….Anyway, one of my babysitters would always make a cake with three different sections because my brothers and I could never agree on what we wanted to put on it (some things never change).
Note: I was going to write about the time I attended Farm Camp and learned how to groom and show cows (aka we gave them baths and then walked them around on a lease in a circle) because it was hilarious and more enjoyable than expected, but I now realize that really the only funny/sad thing about that memory is that I was barely still a child when I attended (I was 14), so I wasn’t sure if it counted as a childhood memory.

2. What has been your involvement in Cornerstone? I’ve been involved in Cornerstone since my freshman year. I started attending every few weeks and slowly got more involved. I joined the worship team at the end of my freshman year and I am now one of the worship leaders. As a musician, worship was one part of Cornerstone that kept me coming from the beginning, so serving as worship leader and growing in my faith through music has been a great opportunity. I am also involved in the outreach team and I attend bible studies.

3. How has Cornerstone helped you during your years at Pitt? Cornerstone has been a huge help to me throughout my time at Pitt. My faith has grown tremendously throughout college, which is one thing I never would’ve expected. I’ve been through a lot of ups and downs over the last few years, and without having Cornerstone as a community to lean on and to hold me accountable, I don’t think I would have grown nearly as much as I have during college so far. I’ve learned that liking a place or what you’re doing there is not nearly as important as liking the people around you. Cornerstone has allowed me to meet some incredible people who have taught me what it means to really care for each other and to strive to serve God through everything I do.

Financial Update

You may have seen from the chart that our monthly giving is $3176, 81% of where we need to be. It is because of all of you that I am here and will get to where I need to be. I have been raising this support so I can minister to students like Emily, and see how God has worked in her life during her years at Pitt. Working with College students, and seeing God transform them, is a true blessing and I thank God every day for this opportunity. If you would like to help this ministry, we are always looking for new supporters. This is what makes ministry possible. If God leads you to do so, we would love for you to be a part of this ministry through gift and/or prayer. We trust that God will provide. He always has, and He always will. Remember that any gift is a good gift. We thank you, and may God bless you richly because you have given to advance His kingdom! Please be in prayer that God will continue to build our support team and that we would be faithful in doing our part.

Moore News

The boys’ school days and baseball season are at an end. Ben’s team won their World Series, placing them 1st in their league, while Josh’s team ended the season in 2nd place. All the boys on both teams worked so hard this year, and were led by great coaches. With baseball done, it is feeling like summer is finally beginning. So far, our future summer plans consist of joining my entire family for Beulah Beach Family Camp, followed immediately by a cross country trip to visit Emily’s family and friends in Colorado. This (along with some summer training) will pretty much take up our entire July. It’s going to be a bit chaotic, but a good chaotic. Emily has also volunteered to spend a week helping to lead Bellefield’s youth by doing the Pittsburgh Project, a Christian nonprofit community development organization with a nearly 30-year track record of developing leaders and serving the city’s most vulnerable residents. Throw in some baseball “lessons” with the boys, and you pretty much have a description of our summer

In other news, I have decided that the time is right to start taking seminary classes. The CCO offers discounted classes through Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, PA. I have decided to take them up on that offer, apply, and was accepted. I know that working on my MAR (Master of Arts in Religion), will take up extra time, but I love learning about the Bible and am really excited for this opportunity.

I pray that this letter finds you well, and pray that God continues to bless you.

In Christ,
Andy Moore