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In an effort to reach local youth,
Cornerstone Community Ministries (CCM) orginated in 1998. In its
early years the ministry functioned as an outreach cafe, but in 2004 it
made the transition into a youth center. CCM's current focus is
reaching and loving local youth through its after-school and Friday
night hours.
Vision
To
continue the work of Jesus Christ by meeting the spiritual, physical,
and emotional needs of youth in partnership with local churches and the community.
Mission
To
provide a safe and fun environment where youth can form trusting relationships,
hear the Gospel, and find wholeness in Christ.
Core Values
- We
Love youth.
- Jesus Changes Lives
- Transformation
Involves Partnership
- God
Delights in the Joy of His People
- All Things Belong to God
We
Love Youth
In our love for
youth, we desire to serve and guide them as
they form habits, worldviews, and relationships that will shape the
future of
our community. It is our hope that we help
create responsible adults equipped and empowered with life skills, a
living
faith, dignity, sense of belonging and compassion. Ephesians
4:12-13, Mark 12:28-34
Jesus
Changes Lives
We believe that Jesus transforms lives, gives hope, bestows
destiny and provides a strong foundation for life. John 14:6, 2 Cor
5:17,
Jeremiah 29:11, Matt. 7:24
Transformation
Involves Partnership
Cornerstone is an
extension of the Church with the purpose
to facilitate relationships among Christians, local youth, and the
community in
a “common ground” setting outside the church walls. In order to serve
God and
neighbor, Cornerstone must be
intentional in developing relationships with local churches,
businesses, and
other organizations that are working to make the greater Elizabethtown area a more wholesome, vibrant
community. Ps 133, Matt 5:16, Mtt 28:18-20
God
Delights in the Joy of His People
Through all
activities, we desire youth to have experiences
that affirm, despite difficulties, that God is good and “His love
endures
forever.” We believe it is important to
engage youth in creative and healthy ways of having fun. John
15:11, Ps 136, Gen 1:31
All
Things Belong to God
We are called to be
stewards of all God has given us (youth,
staff, material resources, time, etc.). We recognize that all God
created is
good and can be used for His purposes.Col
1:16, Ps. 24:1, Gen 1:31
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