Adding an Zoom Extension

Adding An Extension To Your Smart Phone

1.     Create a contact in your phone for the Zoom telephone number, 1-669-900-6833. For example, CCC Zoom Line. 

2.     Go to that contact and tap on EDIT.

On the iPhone, it will be on the upper left corner.

On the Android, it may be the pencil icon, then EDIT.

3.     Tap at the end of telephone number 1 (669) 900-6833. See picture #1.

4.     You will now see the number pad. Tap on the characters -  + * #.  See picture #2.

5.     That will open up to another number pad and you will see the word ‘pause’.  See picture #3.

6.     Tap on ‘pause’ and that will add a comma ( , ) at the end of the telephone number, and return to the first number pad. See picture #4.

7.     After the comma, add the pin number (which is the meeting ID number) 161 907 054.

8.     Again, tap on ‘pause’ and that will add a comma ( , ) at the end of the pin number and return to the first number pad. See picture #5.

9.     Again, tap on the characters -  + * #.

10. Again, that will open up to another number pad and you will see the  ‘ # ‘ character. See picture #6.

11. Tap on the  ‘ # ‘ character and it will add it to the end of the number.  See picture #6.

12 Tap on ‘DONE’ at the top right corner.

Note: If the host has not logged in yet and you are the only caller on the line, you may have to add the ‘#’ before you will be added into the call.

Also, please wait through the pauses before you are connected.

Picture examples to follow.

VBS 2024 SCUBA - Diving Into Friendship With God

Although we had four successful years of Vacation Bible School online (Zoom 2020-2023) it was so good to have a week-long fellowship with each other in person. Mealtime was from 6-7 pm and there was more than enough to eat for everyone.

Thank all of you who were involved in making this year’s Vacation Bible School happen, from the prayers, the planning, the purchasing, the meal preparations and the servers, the teachers, the participants, the set-up and removal teams, and the donors. Forgive me if I left out anyone.

Thank You for joining us. Vacation Bible School was fun!

Deaconess Delores Caliman was the Facilitator this year.

URM 2023 Fundraiser Distribution

12/17/2023 - Angeles House Fundraiser - All gifts have been distributed to the 76 families on Sunday, December 17, 2023 and it was an honor and a blessing to be there to fellowship with them and to see how appreciative they all were to have us there. God is so good.

Thank you again for your giving, for your prayers and for being a blessing during this successful Fundraiser. As a reminder, the donations that have been raised was $7600.00. 

Our fundraising for The Angeles House Christmas Giveaway ended on Sunday Night, December 3, 2023.

We look forward to the next God-given opportunity to partner with Angeles House in 2024.

11/05/2023 Angeles House Fundraiser - Angeles House Fundraiser - Thank you so much for giving, donations that have been raised so far, $965.10 (October 30, 2023).  With your help we would like to raise $5000 or more, before our deadline.  Our fundraising for The Angeles House Christmas Giveaway will end on Sunday Night, December 3, 2023.  So, if you have already given, thank you for your support. And if you would like to give again, please feel free to do so. We thank you so much for being a blessing.

For over 20 years, Cornerstone has been holding their annual URM Fundraising event and this year, we are raising funds for this year’s Christmas Give Away for the families at Angeles House. 

Angeles House Fundraiser- October 2023

Angeles House Fundraiser - It’s that wonderful time of the year again. Time for Cornerstone’s Union Rescue Mission Fundraiser.  For over 20 years, Cornerstone has been holding their annual URM Fundraising event and this year, we are raising funds for this year’s Christmas Give Away for the families at Angeles House. 

As you may already know, Angeles House is part of the Union Rescue Mission or also referred to as URM and is located north, a few blocks from our church location. So, please consider helping by donating to Cornerstone’s annual Union Rescue Mission Fundraising, as we once again support them with Christmas gifts to the families that live there. God bless you! We thank you and Praise God for your consideration and your prayers for the residents of this facility.

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Graduation 2023 June 29, 2023

2023 GRADUATION CEREMONY

On Sunday, June 25, 2023, we will acknowledge the educational accomplishments of Cornerstone’s Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Junior High School, High School and College graduates.

Please join us as we honor our graduates of all ages during the morning service.

If you are graduating this year, please complete the Graduation Information Sheet no later than Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Please return to La Verne Jones or Janis Martin.

Parents should complete forms for our smaller children. Forms can be found on the Plexiglass stand in the foyer.  The form can also be found and submitted on Cornerstone Community Church’s website. below. Please complete and return as an attachment. Thank you!

URM 2023

Hoops For Hope International - Gabrielle Ligon Fundraiser

They are back in the US.

On Fri, Aug 18, 2023, 11:07 PM Hoops for Hope <hoopsforhopeinternational@gmail.com> wrote:

Today's Update from the Team
Saturday / August 19, 2023

The Kenya Team had an incredible last day of camp in Mombasa on Friday! The last sessions of camp flew by for the coaches as they condensed the usual stations, competitions and games to accommodate for the award ceremony where every participant receives a basketball and a certificate. 

Also, praise the Lord for the work that only He could have done in the children’s hearts at camp. There were 32 kids total that responded to the gospel by professing faith in Christ as their Lord and Savior. This deeply encouraged the coaches as they were reminded that all of their time, energy, travel, finances and so much more played a small part in the Lord’s global activity of the Lord calling His children to Himself. What an incredible testimony to wrap up the HFH summer trip season! 

After camp on Friday night, the team travelled from Mombasa back to the capital of Nairobi where they will get to experience a safari tour on Saturday morning before beginning the long journey back to America. The team is tired, but their hearts are full after a wonderful week of ministry. 

Today's Update from the Team
Thursday / August 17, 2023

The Kenya Teamhad quite an eventful Thursday at camp! The morning camp kept the coaches on their toes as they ended up having about 35 more kids that showed up and wanted to be a part of the camp because they had heard about all of the fun their friends were having. After sorting out what each of the coaches teams would look like with increasingly large groups, the coaches remained flexible and were still able to engage with all of the kids well and have substantive conversations during team time. 

Also, the week of birthday celebrations continued on Thursday! After Speedy was celebrated well on Monday, Steve successfully kept his exciting news from the team until his secret got out at dinner that it was his birthday today! The team celebrated appropriately with cake, which was only fitting after the whirlwind of a day they had! The cake was also well-deserved for Steve as he did an incredible job leading the entire afternoon camp session, which was quite the feat after never having been at a Hoops for Hope camp before Monday.

Overall, the gospel presentation went well, so thank you for praying. Continue to pray tomorrow as the team holds the final day of camps, and they will hope to clarify with each of their kids on where they stand with all of the things they have been talking about all week. The coaches are expectant for these conversations, so please pray for strength, clarity of mind for the kids, coaches and translators and for the favor of the Lord as many continue to wrestle with their response to the gospel.

Pray for the kids that have heard the gospel. Pray that those that responded would continue to grow and that the Mombasa coaches would be able to follow-up well, and pray that those that did not respond would continue to reflect on their need for hope. Also, please pray for the coaches as they travel home over the weekend! Last update to come on Sunday once the team is back!

Today's Update from the Team
Wednesday / August 16, 2023

The Kenya Team has been continuing to do a great job at engaging their groups of kids as camps progressed on Wednesday. The team of coaches is getting along really well, and some of them are even losing their voices because of all of the encouragement and infectious joy being shared!

On Wednesday, the team did not do stations and instead, they continued competitions and played even more games with their kids. The campers absolutely loved the change of pace, and Lynn’s team of the youngest boys in the afternoon camp even pulled off the camp-wide upset in a shooting competition, and everyone went wild. 

During huddle time, the kids are continuing to show they are very engaged and receptive to what the coaches are talking about. The coaches are likewise expectant for Thursday as that will be gospel presentation day where the kids in both camps are given the opportunity to respond to the gospel. For the coaches that have been to Kenya with Hoops for Hope in past years, these camps have felt much different because the kids are not familiar with the gospel as they typically have been. A fair amount come from Muslim background or other faith traditions, so please pray for soft hearts and open ears for the kids and the right words to say for all of the coaches and especially for Speedy and Moses as they communicate the gospel to all of the kids at the camps on Thursday. Specifically, these conversations will be happening with the kids around 3:30am and 8am TX time, if you would like to pray accordingly.  

Pray for the coaches as they soak up the last two days with their groups of kids. Pray that their voices would be strengthened, so that they can continue to encourage and share the message of hope with each camper. More updates to come on Thursday!

Pray for the coaches as they conclude their week of ministering to the kids that the Lord has brought them in Mombasa. Pray that they would see breakthrough where there were walls previously and that the Lord would be glorified through everything that happens at camp. More updates to come on Friday!

Today's Update from the Team
Tuesday / August 15, 2023

The Kenya Team had another incredible day of camps on Tuesday in Mombasa! Today, the team was particularly grateful for their indoor gym because Mombasa is on the coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean, which means not only is it very humid, but also it rained off and on all day long. However, because of the indoor gym, the camps were not hindered at all thankfully.

Both camps saw an increase in kids attending as teams continued to grow and now both camps are at, and even a little over, capacity! Both groups of kids at the camps continued to compete at all of their stations, competitions and the new games they were learning, and they particularly loved getting to do Last Second Hero as they practiced their buzzer-beating shots to end their time at camp for the day! The group of kids in the afternoon camp continued to push the coaches because of their increased skill level, but the coaches have enjoyed the continual challenge, and the kids have been giving it their all to match the coaches level of enthusiasm and energy. 

In team time, the kids in both camps are really beginning to open up to the coaches and have great conversations about faith and life. It has been interesting to see how the conversations evolve and hear the questions the kids ask the coaches as they have seen that many of these kids come from a variety of different faith traditions. Please continue to pray for wisdom for the coaches to navigate these conversations with wisdom and boldness as they seek to speak to the message of hope that they have to share. 

Finally, the coaches ended the day just in time to get a little bit of team bonding in the Indian Ocean since their hotel is right on the water, which was a welcomed treat after each of the coaches have finished each day pretty tired after a day of loving, encouraging and investing in their groups of kids. 

Pray for the team as they approach the halfway point of their time with their groups of kids. Pray for continued physical rest for the coaches, deep conversations with the kids and that the Lord would reveal to the kids the part that He wants them to play. More updates to come on Wednesday!

Today's Update from the Team
Friday / August 11, 2023

The Kenya Team is officially on their way! Hoops for Hope’s last trip to round out the summer season is headed to Mombasa, Kenya for a week of basketball camps! So far this summer, HFH has sent international teams to Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru, Czech Republic, Madagascar, Dominican Republic and now Kenya. This will be HFH’s first time to the city of Mombasa, however, this is the third time HFH has sent coaches to Kenya to partner with the incredible hosts of FCA Kenya, led by Moses Muge. 

Speedy, Krista, Gabby, Ryan and Maximus all left Waco early Friday morning for Dallas, where they met Lynn, who came in from Arkansas on Thursday night as they begin their journey with a 15 hour flight to Dubai before another 5 hour flight will take them to Kenya. Then, there are two coaches (Steve and Dave from Bridges Community Church) meeting the team in Kenya that are flying out of San Jose, California that also began their journey mid-day Friday.

THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING CORNERSTONE SUPPORT THEIR FIRST MISSIONARY TO AFRICA. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU FOR YOUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS.

Hoops For Hope International Fundraiser –

Beginning June 11, 2023, Cornerstone is holding a new Fundraiser. One of our past High School Graduate Scholarship Awardees, Gabrielle (Gabby) Ligon has been offered an opportunity to travel to Eldoret, Kenya, Africa with Hoops For Hope International to help work in their basketball camps while sharing the Word of God with encouragement and love. Her trip to Africa will be from August 13-20 and her travel companions will be five other youths and two adults. Gabby needs to raise $3,300.00 that will cover 100% of her costs.

This Fundraiser is called Hoops For Hope and if you are able and would like to help support this cause financially, you can donate through our website, by mail to our PO Box or by adding Hoops For Hope on your donation envelope. You can still show your support with your prayers. This Fundraiser ends on July 9, 2023.

It's URM Time Again - 2022

A very successful and happy Angeles House Christmas Store Day - December 15, 2022. Many parents were able to shop for their children thanks to all of the people who gave for this Fundraiser.

UPDATE!!! A Praise report from Cornerstone Community Church…….

regarding the 2022 Fundraising for The Angeles House Christmas Store that was held on December 15th &16th.

By the Grace of God and the generous support from folks like you, together we raised $5055.00 in order to purchase specific toys, gift cards, and other items for The Angeles House Christmas Store Even. The parents were able to enter the Christmas store, pick out and have gift-wrapped for free whatever items they have chosen for their child or children to give to them at Christmas time.

For most of the families at the Angeles House, this was their first Christmas together in a facility that is clean, safe, and that represents the Lord.

So, on behalf of those who will not be able to say thank you! Please except this sincere thank you and appreciation for your donation or donations, and may God bless you and keep you always.

Gifts and Gift cards for Angeles House 2022

It’s URM time again! October - November, 2022

In the spirit of giving, Angeles House will host a Christmas Store, which is an opportunity for families to shop free for gifts to give their children this Holiday Season. You can help by donating funds AND/OR your time to help with the store set up on December 15th at Angeles House. Please designate your giving to this fundraiser ‘URM’. If mailing in your donation, please use our mailing address of P.O. Box 2318, Gardena, CA 90247. Thank you!

Men's Fellowship Breakfast October, 2022

Angeles House Backpack GiveAway July 23, 2020 (URM) (Copy)

KKLA THANKFUL THURSDAY June 16, 2022

KKLA brought lunch to Cornerstone to celebrate THANKFUL THURSDAY with twelve of the available volunteers who were able to attend.

KKLA began this weekly Recognition and Appreciation in 2020 to honor local churches in Southern California. Churches were selected based on a nomination from a church member who fills out an online application stating why their Pastor should be recognized. Please click below to hear the interviews from KKLA. (Under construction)

URM 2022

From Pastor John Whaley, I wanted to give you an update.

By the Grace of God, our 2021 fundraiser is completed and I wanted to give you a Praise Report!

Because of the generosity of your donations along with the donations of many others, as well, together, we were able to raise $10,432.70 to help the homeless at The Downtown Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission and for the upcoming Angeles House facilities on 132nd Street, Avalon Blvd. in Los Angeles.

$5,000.00 was given to Chaplain Dan Anderson, who is one of the chaplains and is our liaison with The Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. Chaplain Anderson and his staff were responsible for making the purchases for essential items for the Christmas basket giveaway on December 24, 2021. Now, for the $4,432.70 that remains, Cornerstone Community Church will give those funds to Ms. Cynthia Jimenez, who is the newly appointed Director over The Angeles House in Los Angeles around the time of their grand opening as she requested.

Therefore, on behalf of those who will not be able to thank you, may I say THANK YOU for your sacrificial donations and prayers.

May God bless you and your family for helping out this year.

URM 2021

IT’S THAT WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN! Time for our annual Union Rescue Mission (URM) Fundraiser through all of October and November, 2021! Thanks to you, over $6,000 was given to URM last year, which was 100% of all of the donations collected.

Not far from Cornerstone Community Church, a brand new Union Rescue Mission facility called “Angeles House,” will offer a beacon of hope for women and children in need of help.

The new, three-story facility will provide interim housing and support services and a path to permanent housing for up to 340 women and their children.

“Angeles House” will provide 86 spacious living areas with private bathrooms, storage, functional furniture, acoustic and visual privacy, and an abundance of natural light.

Expected grand opening is in 2022.

Watch Night 2021

Minister Christine’s Sunday Morning 10 Am Bible Study

On Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, Cornerstone Community Church of Los Angeles re-opened our Sanctuary for Sunday Morning Church Services. We thank God and we thank and appreciate Minister Christine Blackmon for her dedication in teaching of the His Word every Sunday morning at 10:am. Despite how she ‘feels’, Minister Christine has only missed one Sunday since she began her conference line ministry in April, 2020. Feel free to call in (205)-825-9555 to hear this service. To God be the Glory! Sunday Morning Telephone Bible Study 10:00 am with Minister Christine Blackmon (205) 825-9555

Pastor's Appreciation

Pease let your Pastor and Ministers know how much you appreciate them this month. Our Pastor and Ministers do so much more than just pray for and with the Cornerstone family, friends and visitors. Their dedication to serve and encourage us without hesitation and with cheerful hearts is unceasingly and highly appreciated. We love them and we thank God for them! At Cornerstone Community Church of Los Angeles, they are Pastor John Whaley, Minister Christine Blackmon, Minister Lem Cohen, Minister Laverne Jones and Minister Shirley Perkins and Minister Joseph Williams.

URM 2020

We at Cornerstone, thank each of you for your generous giving. This is a Praise Report worth sharing….,

Dear Pastor John,

What can I say but, ”praise God from whom all blessings flow”.  God used you, your leaders, your church, and your church members’ friends and relatives to bless the Union Rescue Mission guests in a powerful expression of love and compassion this Christmas.

I am so glad we got to know each other even better this year working on the Racial Reconciliation talks.  I consider you my good friend.  And, I consider your church an important and influential ministry partner in the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thanks to your financial donations totaling over $6,000, we were able to give every adult living under our roof with a PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) bag with a reusable mask and extra insert filters, disposable masks, hand sanitizers and hand wipes.  We also have enough left over to give to new quests who have been arriving since Christmas.

On behalf of the leadership and staff at the Union Rescue Mission, I want to express my sincere appreciation and admiration for the generous donation and for your faithful supply of Christmas projects over many, many years of partnering together to serve the most under-served souls in our community.  You are making a difference.  Each PPE Christmas bag was not only a practical way to protect a person’s health and promote their safety, but also, an expression of the heart of God and His unconditional love for them.  These gifts also provide immeasurable emotional and spiritual healing.

As I end this email and send it off to you, I also lift a prayer to the Lord to bless you and each giver and giver’s household in ways that express His appreciation for the compassion shown on behalf of His one and only Son, the King of Christmas, and the Savior of the world…may Jesus Christ be honored and praised for your gifts of kindness.                                                                   

Pastor Dan Anderson Union Rescue Mission

September 4, 2021 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

For we come this far by Faith in God, and great is His Faithfulness!!!

A blessed and thankful 33rd Church Anniversary Observance as we give all Praise Honor and Glory unto the LORD. For since September 4, 1988, He has established and has sustained Cornerstone Community Church as a local church ministry within the Los Angeles area and beyond, to be different so we can make a difference in these uncertain times. To God be the Glory!

When we return as a family.....

When we do return as a church family……

Please, if you or your child or children are not feeling well, it’s OK to stay home and take care of yourself and others.

If anyone feels uncomfortable during the greeting of visitors or one another to shake hands or to embrace, we can wave at each other for now. If anyone feels comfortable wearing a medical mask while you’re at church, you’re welcome to do so. If you choose to come up for prayer and you prefer not to hold hands during prayer please let the person know who is praying with you that you prefer not to hold hands at this time. Continue good hygiene practices, wash your hands regularly even at church or after you leave church or any public, family, or friendly gathering.

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A VERY SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TWO SPECIAL MOTHERS OF OUR CHURCH

Born on January 26th, 1915, Cornerstone’s oldest Mother Lorraine Wilson will celebrate her 106th birthday. Sister Wilson resides at home with her son Lee and has been lovingly taken care of each day and night by her two sons, Lee and Lester Wilson.

Born on January 22, 1926, Mother Marie Johnson will celebrate her 95th birthday.  Deaconess Johnson resides at home with her daughter Sherilyn and has also, been lovingly taken care of each day and night by her daughter and son, Edwin.

Would You Like To Volunteer?

                                                 Opportunities For All Of us To Help.

Pray For, Support Financially, Or Volunteer At The Downtown Los Angeles Mission.                    Pray For, Support Financially, Or Go On A Missions & Ministry Trip Outside The United States.    Pray For And Support Financially, The Starting Up Of A Youth Orphanage in Guyana, South America.                                                                                                                                         For more details, please contact Pastor John Whaley.

Text To Give

We can now offer you another way to make your donations and gifts to Cornerstone Community Church of Los Angeles.  This text giving option may not be for everyone, but for others, it could be the perfect fit.

Our “short code” = text 'GIVE' (TO) 45777, then enter CCCLA or cccla.

You can still use the “long code” = (TO) 424-306-0009, then hit enter. A link should pop up. Click on the link.

Giving by text is hands-down the easiest way to give.  If it's your first time, you'll be prompted to register with a credit card/debit card before completing your gift.  After you setup your account, simply text your gift amount.  Don't forget to save the number in your phone.

If you've given before, you can give immediately without having to re-enter any of your information.  Feel free to try it and see if it fits your lifestyle.

• Straightforward instructions and helpful visual aids on your device.

• To edit your giving account and view giving history, text EDIT to 424-306-0009. Text EDIT to update your information, set up a recurring gift and check the status of a gift.

• Request a Refund - If you make a mistake, text REFUND to 424-306-0009 to cancel your last gift amount. You must text REFUND within 15 minutes to refund a gift.

• The Text to Give link will only work on a mobile device. REMINDER: Don't forget to save the number in your phone.

• You can also give online to Cornerstone's https://give.church/hm4c49z
  When you give online, it will ask for your phone number. That is necessary to receive a verification code that will be sent to you each time you log in. Your giving will then be linked to your phone number ( which becomes your username). Once logged in, you will be able to select the frequency of gift and amount. At this time, you don't need a smart phone to give online, but you do need an SMS-enabled phone that can receive the verification PIN through text.