2012
2011 in Pictures
2011 was an eventful and exhilarating year for Downtown Cornerstone. What follows is a visual snapshot of God’s grace to us over the past 12 months. Be encouraged and prayerful. We have much to look forward to in the year(s) ahead. If you’re just getting involved, or looking to get plugged in, you haven’t missed out. Many adventures await.
For Jesus’ Fame,
Pastor Adam
The kids got to meet in a real dungeon, it was like a fairytale!
We started off exploring who Jesus is, why he came and who we are to be as his people in the city through the series, “Who Jesus Is: The Seven I AM Sayings of Jesus”.
After many months of praying, God gave us a gifted, Jesus-loving worship music leader – Randy Lundy.
Prior to our launch, Pastor Adam preached a short sermon series, “A Reasoned Response“, that dealt with common Seattle-specific questions and obstacles to the Christian faith in order to prepare us for Jesus’ mission here.
Early on we made prayer part of our DNA by holding monthly Prayer & Vision Nights. These are treasured moments spent on our knees before the Father from a 33rd floor conference room downtown.
Launch Sunday, April 3rd 2011, was a joyful culmination of prayer and preparation, marking our birth as a newly-forming family of Jesus-followers in the heart of the city. A big thanks to all who came out to support us.
Just prior to our launch, Jesus provided us an amazing gathering space at Court in the Square! Located in the heart of the city, this venue is a renovated alley between two brick buildings that’s entirely enclosed in glass, not to mention a retractable roof!
With DCC’s launch, we also launched into a new sermon series, “Ephesians: The Living Church“, in order to unpack what the Christian church is to be and do in the world – and the implications that has on us as a new church.
Shortly after, we gathered for our first Good Friday and Easter celebrations.
About half way through the year we multiplied from two to four Cornerstone Communities in Pioneer Square and West Seattle, led by Giulian and Alan respectively.
We also dedicated a bunch of babies in 2011, lots of girls… and one lucky boy.
During the summer we took advantage of the beautiful weather by hosting monthly BBQ’s to enjoy the city with neighbors and friends!
Our Cornerstone Communities solidified strong partnerships with two local mercy and justice organizations, Union Gospel Mission and Farestart.
Our summer BBQ’s culminated with our first baptisms in the Puget Sound!
Six people shared their story and were baptized. Thank you, Jesus!
We kicked off the fall by heading up to Craven Farm where dozens of us navigated a never-ending corn maze with friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.
More communities were planted in November! Two – in Capitol Hill led/hosted by Pierce and Bonnie and Wallingford led by Edward and hosted by Leah.
We also hosted our First Annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving morning. It was a hit and fortunately no one got hurt. Time to start training!
There were lots of chilly onlookers cheering us on.
December was full of excitement as we had three more baptisms…
and formally installed our first five deacons!
We also had a great Advent and Christmas season. In addition to our Christmas gathering, each Cornerstone Community adopted a family/need within their relational and geographic circles to meet. As a church we also took to the streets early Christmas morning to offer gifts and hope to our neighbors sleeping outside for our first Christmas Morning Gift Drop.
December brought greater worship to our Savior…and a giant Christmas tree in the middle of our venue that took six men to move every Sunday! Welcome to church planting.
As we go into 2012, we are continuing our series, “Acts: The Story Continues“. After all, God’s story continues, and He invites all of us into it. Likewise, we invite you to join us in continuing to follow Jesus’ lead in the new year, trusting Him to do what only He can.
