This weekend Cornerstone Ministries held its annual Uncommon Weekend, where instead of attending church, members are the church to the local community. For the first time in the six years that I’ve attended this church, they focused on one community instead of all around. That community was my hometown of Jeannette.
Before I go into detail about this year’s events, let me tell what Uncommon is all about. Credit goes to Senior Pastor Donn Chapman.
“It is with excited anticipation we here at Cornerstone Ministries look forward to our Uncommon weekend in Jeannette. We are so grateful to the community leaders who have worked so hard with grace and efficiency to help us prepare for this special time. We have found so many wonderful people coming to work alongside us.”
“Uncommon is a signature event for our ministry. We purpose to make a little difference in the lives of some folks who might need a helping hand; and we seek to leave a fresh dose of hope for many more.”
“Uncommon is vital to this church as well. We need to remember that before Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins, He picked up and towel and washed feet. We can’t be like Jesus if we don’t grab a towel as well. Our young people need to learn the joy found only in giving their lives away. While we pray that we can make a small difference for our friends in Jeannette, we believe that God will make a difference in us as well. We believe it will be a great weekend for all of us!”
Church family, I am so grateful to be serving with each of you this weekend. Let’s go and love our neighbor!
The Uncommon service started around 2pm with food being served as well as a bounce house being provided for the kids. So many book bags and school supplies were donated to kids who would be starting school this week. Food stores in boxes would donated to the local food bank. Uncommon weekend teaches us to “Be The Blessing” and to “Love our Neighbors.”
The worship team came onto the stage at 3:30 and led us in a round of uplifting worship music. After Pastor Trent led us in the last song, he welcomed Pastor Donn up to the pulpit, encouraging us all to take this weekend and make something of it. Becuase God has started something in us. Where will we be in our walk with God two weeks from now. He closed our special event just thanking the volunteers and everyone who worked together to make this weekend a success.
Pictures of the community projects can be found on the “Cornerstone Ministries” and “Cornerstone Friends” Facebook pages.
A big thanks to Pastor Henry from Father’s Heart Ministries in Penn for attending and just being the wonderful Man of God that he is. Shoutout to MOSAIC church as well. A wonderful team of volunteers stepped up this weekend to make Jeannette great again.
Prayers for the pastor of MOSAIC who’s at home under quarantine due to COVID. Prayers for my adopted mom as well with all she’s going through health wise.
God bless Cornerstone Ministries and God bless the City of Jeannette.
Stylish 🍒 