December Big Group

When: Thursday, December 20th
Where: Event Center, Cornerstone Fellowship
Time: 7-8:30PM
Who: All Junior High students
What: Fun, games, food and hanging out with your friends and JHM leaders!  Come dressed in your best "Christmasy" attire.  Whether you want to go all our and wear a Christmas costume or just an Ugly Christmas sweater, each person who dresses up will receive 5,000 points for their Life Group.  Invite your friends and join us for an awesome time!

Christmas Cookie Contest: Bring your favorite homemade Christmas cookies to be entered into the Christmas Cookie Contest.  Cookies will be judged on: taste, look and "Christmasiness".  The winning student will receive 100,000 POINTS for their Life Group as well as a sweet prize!

Please Note: JHM Life Groups are currently on break.  They will resume on Wednesday, January 9th and Thursday, January 10th. 

December Teaching Series

Dozens of movies have been written, hundreds of pictures have been painted, thousands of songs have been sung and a countless number of plays have been performed, all surrounding one story.   The Christmas Story is perhaps the most popular story ever told.  So is there anything more we can learn from a story that we have heard a thousand times?  During the month of December, JHM students will take a new look at an old story.  We’ll go behind the scenes of the Christmas Story, look at the key players and see how their roles in the Christmas events can still impact us today.  Join us, over the next four weeks, as we study together one of the greatest stories ever told: A Christmas Story.

Join us Saturdays at 6:00pm or Sundays at 9:30am in the Event Center.

JHM Winter Camp

Theme: ROOTED

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." - Colossians 2:6-7

When: January 25th-Sunday, January 27th

Where: Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds in Occidental, CA

Who: Open to all current 6th-8th grade students

Cost: $175 (registration deadline is January 18th unless spaces fill up sooner)

Register online HERE.

Scholarship: Scholarships are available.  Please click here to fill out a scholarship form.  

For more information or if you have any questions please contact us at: juniorhigh@cornerstoneweb.org

November Teaching Series

Typically during the month of November we are reminded to be thankful. I mean there is a whole day set aside to be thankful. At least that is what it is intended for. Isn't it strange that the day we are reminded to be thankful we find ourselves in the middle of family arguments, too much food, football on the biggest TV we can find, and an early bedtime to get ready for the amazing deals we get on Black Friday? It seems like we don't spend too much time being grateful during the season that is supposed to point us towards gratitude. For the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving we are going to learn what it means not only to be grateful, but to live a life filled with gratitude that does not allow our consumer mentality to get in the way. Don't miss this!

Join us Saturdays at 6:00pm or Sundays at 9:30am in the Event Center.

November Big Group

When: Thursday, November 15th
Where: Event Center, Cornerstone Fellowship
Time: 7-8:30PM
Who: All Junior High students
What: Fun, games, food and hanging out with your friends and JHM leaders!  Invite your friends and join us for an awesome time!

Canned Food Extravaganza: We are encouraging each student to bring non-perishable or canned food items to the November Big Group to help stock Cornerstone's Serve the City Food Pantry.  Students will receive 1,000 POINTS for EACH food item they bring.  The points will go to their group's total point count for the evening with the winning group receiving the coveted Big Group trophy and a pizza party.  Let's have some fun while giving back!

All canned food items are welcomed.  However, Serve the City has made a few suggestions of needed items: oil, juice, jams/jellies, cereal, rice and bags of beans.

Please Note: There will be no JHM Life Groups on Wednesday, November 14th or Thursday, November 15th.

October & November Teaching Series

"For the Win" is a series designed for Junior High students that clearly defines what it means to "WIN".  There are a lot of victories that give value and worth to a teenager, but the real win comes from the way we live our lives and what our lives produce.  In the Scriptures we read, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such there is no law.  Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.  Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.  Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other."  Showing the fruit that we read about in Galatians and keeping in step with the Spirit is the definition of winning that we want to grab a hold of.  Over the next 6 weeks we are going to teach students what it means to live "For the Win."  Don't miss this!!

October Big Group Event

The October Big Group event is themed: Pirates vs. Ninjas!
Come dressed in costume to represent your team and earn major bonus points!

WHEN: Thursday, October 18th
WHERE: Event Center, Cornerstone Fellowship
TIME: 7-8:30pm
WHO: All Junior High students
WHAT: An awesome time of fun, games, food and hanging out with friends and JHM leaders!  You won't want to miss the very first Big Group of the school year!  No need to register, you can just show up.  Don't forget to bring a friend!

Teams Breakdown
Pirates:
Livermore 6th Grade BOYS
Livermore 7th Grade GIRLS
Livermore 8th Grade BOYS
Pleasanton BOYS
Dublin/San Ramon GIRLS

Ninjas:
Livermore 6th Grade GIRLS
Livermore 7th Grade BOYS
Livermore 8th Grade GIRLS
Pleasanton GIRLS
Dublin/San Ramon BOYS

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no JHM Life Groups on Wednesday, October 17th or Thursday, October 18th.

September Teaching Series

It seems like every time school starts back up again the world gets a little crazier. There are tests to be taken, essays to write, and homework to complete. But that doesn’t even begin to describe everything going on in the life of a junior high student when they are back into their social network. Friendships, status, image, identity all begin to bring up huge questions and issues students are forced to navigate. Over the next 5 weeks we are going to work through what it means to approach our social lives in a way that honors God and produces extreme growth in our relationship with Jesus Christ. We are excited to guide our students through our newest series “Facebook: Official” during the month of September. See you there!

Starting the weekend of September 8^th & 9^th, Cornerstone will have new weekend service times.  JHM services will be held on Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 9:30am in the Event Center.

Worship Experience

Join us in JHM Saturday, August 25^th at 6:00pm or Sunday, August 26^th at 10:00am for the Worship Experience.  This is an incredible time to discover together the many different ways we can worship God.

The Landing

When you are ready to let go, deal with life’s pain, be done with anger, give up control, find a better way, get healthy, connect with God…come to The Landing.

August Teaching Series

Questions are something that dominate youth culture today. It's not enough to do something "just because" or to believe something because someone said so. We are a generation who wonders and needs to know "Why?" But even with a great desire for answers, many youth cannot answer the "Why?" to important things they believe and do as Christians.

Over the next four weeks we'll be answering questions like: Was Jesus really who He said He was? Can I trust the Bible? Is giving important? And what does worship really mean? Don't miss the opportunity to go deeper, gain a better understanding and answer the "Why?" behind important things we believe and do as followers of Christ.

JHM Fall Life Groups

Are you having a wonderful summer? I sure hope so! Check back soon for all the new Fall Life Group meeting locations.

See you soon!

JHM Rockin' Jump Event

When: Thursday, July 19th

Time: 7-9pm 

Where: Rockin' Jump in Dublin 

Cost: $7 if you register online; $10 at the door 

Who: 6th-8th grade students 

What: JHM has rented out Rockin' Jump for a fun time of jumping and hanging out with other students and JHM leaders!  Don't miss out on the fun!  See you there and bring your friends! 

Click here to register online.

July Teaching Series

What do Scrabble, Operation and Perfection have in common?  Join us in JHM for our Play It series to find out!  During this series, we will be taking a look at these three classic board games for inspiration in discover Biblical truths and three important strategies that we can learn to make us winners in the ultimate game, life.  We just might have a little bit of fun along the way too!  

Join us Saturdays at 6pm or Sundays at 8:15am or 10am in the Event Center

Hey everyone, Hume Lake is less than one week away! I know I am so excited to spend a whole week with everyone who is going on the trip. Below are all the neccessary paperwork that you will need in order to go to Hume Lake.

Packing List
Medical Release Form
Parent Letter
Summer Activity Price Sheet
Hume Lake Health Screen Form

Please fill out all the neccessary paperwork and bring it with you on Sunday morning. Have a blessed week and I am looking forward to seeing you very soon!!

- Jordan Dalrymple

June Teaching Series

Kickin It Old School

Have you ever thought the Old Testament to be a bit boring?  If so, you’re probably not alone.  With so much history, numbers, and names that no one can pronounce it’s tempting to just skim over it.  I mean, what could a Junior Higher possibly have in common with people that lived over 3,000 years ago?  Actually, a lot more than you might think!

Over the next four weeks in Junior High Ministry we are going to be “Kickin It Old School” and studying real-life stories from the Old Testament.  We’ll take a look at ordinary people who God used in some pretty extraordinary ways.  There are a lot of important things we can learn through studying these stories and in the end you might just realize you have a thing or two in common with these Old School heroes.

May Teaching Series

Survival Skills: A Guide for Surviving Jr. High

What do math tests, best friends, school dances, class clowns, crazy teachers and gym class all have in common? JUNIOR HIGH! It’s no surprise that Jr. High is one of the craziest times of life. With each passing day comes a whole new set of challenges in the ever changing life of a Jr. High student. But there is hope! Over this three-week series we will be working through some of the challenges students face in Jr. High and the vital skills needed in order to gain an edge and put you on the path to surviving the craziest three years of your life.

Big Group

When: Thursday, May 17th
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where: Event Center, Cornerstone Fellowship
Who: All Jr. High students
What: Join us for an awesome time of fun and games, food and hanging out with friends and JHM leaders! You won't want to miss this last Big Group of the school year!

ATTENTION ALL CURRENT 8th GRADERS!

Welcome to High School!! 

On Sunday, May 20th we would officially like to welcome you into High School Ministry. All incoming 9th graders are invited to a breakfast at 10:30am on the upstairs patio right out side of the Event Center.  We can't wait to meet you and spend some time connecting you with the High School leaders and students.  During the High School service, (at 11:45am), we will be introducing you to the rest of our HSM family. We are so excited to meet you so don't miss out!

Growing Up Female

A mother-daughter event for middle school girls and their moms

Jr. High girls are faced with many difficulties as they navigate their ever changing world. Self-esteem, emotions, body-image and relationships are just a few of the challenges brought on by adolescence. Join us for this incredible workshop as family-life specialist Amy Sluss addresses these challenging areas and equips mothers and daughters with the tools needed to be able to connect with each other and effectively navigate the early teen years.

Saturday, April 21st, 10am-12pm

or

Friday, April 27th, 7pm-9pm

at Cornerstone Fellowship

Registration includes:
Two hour event
Special gift for daughter
Take-home materials to continue the conversation and provide additional support

Cost: $50 per mother-daughter pair

To register click here

IMPORTANT: Please only register the mother for this event. If you try to register both mother and daughter it will charge you $50 per person.

For more information contact Becky at: beckyf@cornerstoneweb.org

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to connect with your daughter during these critical middle school years when she needs you the most!

April Teaching Series

Cooties to Cuties

Since the beginning of time, every individual has fallen under its spell.  No one is really sure when it starts or exactly what causes it.  Scientists have determined that it has something to do with a combination of springtime and the junior high age, but don't know much more beyond that.  It's when that guy or girl in your class mysteriously transitions from a potential cootie outbreak, to a down right cutie.  Over the next three weeks, JHM is going to look at the transition for Cooties to Cuties, and see what God has to tell us about healthy relationships.


Important note to parents: We are always fully behind you on your decisions regarding your child and dating.  The purpose of this series is to come alongside you and support you in those decisions.  Our hose is that we would be able to provide your students with a godly perspective on relationships and challenge them to live that out.  From a personal perspective, I don't think any Junior High student should be more than just friends with the opposite sex.  Thanks for letting us partner with you in caring for your student!

Big Group

What? "BIG GROUP"

Date? Thursday, March 15th

What?? All JHM Life Groups &

JHM students meet together at

once to form a "BIG GROUP"

What??? An amazing time of

fun, friends, fellowship and a place to be yourself and be accepted!

Time? 7-8:30pm

Where? Event Center , Cornerstone Fellowship

Who will be there? All your friends, Junior High leaders!!

Anything else? Bring a friend!

We will have pizza!

Grown: Read

'I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.' John 15:5

This past week we started our new series Grown: Growing on Your Own. Our goal is to teach the students how to OWN their faith and to learn how to Read the bible, Pray or Serve in practical ways.

Doug Franklin, one of the apprentices, taught the students how to study the bible. He even gave them an acronym to use when studying:

S: Scripture

Read, write the scripture

O: Observe

Where verse is located? Who wrote the verse? Who were they talking to? What is the context of the verse?

A: Apply

What does this verse mean to me? How can I apply in everyday life?

P: Pray

Thank God for scripture and ask Him to reveal understanding.

Valentines Big Group!

What? "BIG GROUP"

Date? Thursday, February

16th

What?? All JHM Life Groups & JHM students meet together at once to form a "BIG GROUP"
What??? An amazing time of fun, friends, fellowship and a place to be yourself and be accepted!

Boys vs. Girls games!


Time? 7-8:30pm

Where? Event Center , Cornerstone Fellowship

Who will be there? All your friends, Junior High leaders and of course, your interns Heather and Doug!

Anything else? Bring a friend! We will have pizza!

6th grade girls won last Big Group and are trying to be the only group to win 2 in a row!

Big Group

What? "BIG GROUP"

Date? Thursday, January 19^th

What?? All JHM Life Groups & JHM students meet together at once to form a "BIG GROUP"

What??? An amazing time of fun, friends, fellowship and a place to be yourself and be accepted!

Time? 7-8:30pm

Where? Event Center , Cornerstone Fellowship

Who will be there? All your friends, Junior High leaders and of course, our own Pastor Jay!

Anything else? Bring a friend! We will have pizza!

"At the last Big Group my Life Group, Livermore 8th grade boys, won the Big Group Games. We had to do different Christmas related challenges, like chugging a carton of eggnog, building a gingerbread house, and lots of other fun stuff. We won every one of those challenges. Our group broke the Dublin girls winning streak of the 2 previous Big Groups, which was another cool accomplishment. The Livermore 8th grade boys did a great job and are counting on being just as strong at the next big group."

Matthew Weingart: Winning 8th Grade Student

WINTER CAMP!!

Theme: AN AWEFUL LIFE

An Aweful Life examines what it looks like to live a awe inspired life of worship based on an understanding of God’s mercy through Jesus Christ.

We were created to worship God and be in awe of who He is. If we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that our lives are an act of worship, however, too often that worship goes to celebrities, leaders in the church or ourselves instead of to the One who is truly worthy. When we look at who God is and the gift of His son Jesus, we should fall to our knees and be in awe that God, in his great mercy, desires to be in a relationship with us. This should cause us to respond by offering all that we are back to him as a living sacrifice, a life that is set apart from the world and acceptable to God. A life lived in awe of who God is.

An Aweful Life takes a look at the lives of individuals who have learned to live each moment in awe of God’s mercy. We will learn what day to day worship is, and seek out practical ways we can offer our bodies to God as a living sacrifice.

Theme Verse:
Therefore, I urge you, brothers an sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
[Romans 12:1]

Friday, Feb 3rd-Sunday, Feb 5th, 2012 at Hume Lake (Registration requires that you take your child out of school early to arrive at check in location at 12:15 PM.)
Cost is $185.00 and a deposit of $75.00 is required with registration. The cost includes: Bus transportation, meals, lodging, tubing, mechanical bull riding, snowboarding (with deposit), and ice skating (with deposit).

Scholarships are available here. You must fill out scholarship form and turn in before registering. You will be contacted within a week and given instructions on how to register your child.

This event is for 6TH-8TH graders, Livermore and Brentwood Campus

Register Livermore Here Register Brentwood Here