Unexpected Ministry

Pastor Tom met a man...

• who visited Cornerstone once
• who he shared the gospel with
• who received Christ
• who died last week at the hospice house
• for whom he was asked to speak at his funeral
• for which he presented the gospel with a hand-raising altar call
• to which 10 people responded and received Christ!

Intentional Relationships

Time with Junior High students...

• 53 Sixth Grade students spent Friday night at Cornerstone led by Mike Heintz. The goal? To build relationships as a foundation for the gospel and discipleship. It worked!
• 50+ 7th and 8th Graders went to Dallas this last weekend for the "Identity in Christ" conference. As Babatunde, one of the adult sponsors, shared his story on the bus, a junior high gal realized that she could become a child of the King and have her own past redeemed.

Turkish Fulbright scholars...

• were connected with Cornerstoners to experience American culture
• one of these Turkish scholars was sovereignly connected with TSC students when she ended up "lost" in Ames
• These same TSC students attended the party that the Turkish students attended - and rejoiced in their recognition of one another and the number of Americans who love their country!

Reaching out, meeting needs

Reaching out...

• Cody Cline took several Escape 22 leaders and students to Jordan Creek Mall to prayerfully share the gospel with anyone God allowed them to engage in conversation with
• Joel Vint shared a Bible overview with internationals at IFC - internationals who have begun discipling other internationals because they know God is calling them to reach out
• Freshman Group ministry has begun a Theology of the Gospel class comprised only of international students

Meeting needs...

• Jeff Dodge was able to purchase 15+ acres in Zambia with Cornerstone's Global Outreach funds to begin establishing a self-sustaining orphanage
• This land has fertile soil, is bordered by a stream that flows even during the dry season, is near a school for the children, and already has an apple orchard!
• In the future, they are planning to add fish ponds, and plant beans, corn, and melons to feed the children.
• Jeff was also given the opportunity "to weep with those who weep" as he prayed for a pastor's son who was dying of AIDS
• and then, within half an hour, "to rejoice with those who rejoice" as he prayed with another man to receive Christ.