"My neighbor Michelle, invited my 12 year old son to Cornerstone's Wednesday night youth group. He decided to try it out, and enjoyed it so much, he became a regular attendee. My husband and I were looking for a church at the time, and decided to check out Cornerstone. Since we were brought up in different religions (he was raised Baptist, I was raised Catholic), it was difficult to find a church we were both comfortable with. Cornerstone made us both feel comfortable, and we decided to make it our home church." Cindy Logue

"In 1996 I came to Cornerstone as just another fifteen-year girl, not looking for anything in particular, little did I know I was walking into a life-changing place.  At that time I had been playing the drums for just about eight years, I had started to fall out of my playing.  I had stopped taking lessons and had stopped practicing at home.  Pastor Ron Clinton heard me play one day after church and that was the start of my ministry days at Cornerstone.  For the past eight years I have had the pleasure of sharing my gift with the congregation.  Being on the worship team has also opened the door to other ministry opportunities such as helping out with Vacation Bible School and also helping out with the announcements.  The members of the worship team have become a big part of my life.  Not only have the members become my friends; I now consider them part of my family. Even though the relationships remain strong since I have moved, I do miss the camaraderie."

"I just wanted to say thank you for bringing God into my life. I am 38 years old, married with no children. My only experience with church was as young child. Because I was always told to go, I really never understood what church (God) was all about. I never made it a priority in my life because I always had too much to do and not enough time; so I thought. I had all the control over my life and thought I was doing just fine but now I know differently.
Beginning the first Sunday of this year, I supported my wife in attending church fully expecting to only attend a few times then go back to my normal ways. She would do her "thing" and I could sit home and enjoy myself while being the supporting husband that at least I tried.
One service and I was a believer. That day and every service since, the message seems to be directed at me and I have always been able to see myself in the words. I have so much further to go and so much more to learn but Cornerstone has guided me in the right direction.
I always thought my life was complete but not until now do I truly realize how good life can be.I now have an open mind and heart and I have God and everyone at Cornerstone to thank.
Thank you & God Bless" Barry R.Chenault

"After attending Cornerstone for about a month my husband of 49 years died unexpectedly. Having moved here only recently, I had no friends or family in the area and I felt so alone.  I turned to Cornerstone, joined a Bible study and became involved where I could.  This amazing church, its caring staff and members embraced me & helped me through my grieving with their support and comfort.  I learned of the great love that comes from a church family." Joyce Oliva

"We wanted to take a moment to let you know how Cornerstone-Home Builders literally saved our marriage. We were on the verge of divorce. It was a second marriage for both of us. Dirk was a widower with a teen-age son, Sam, and Merrill was a seven-year divorcee with two teen-age daughters, Jenny, who was not living at home, and Julie who was.  We had reached a point in our marriage where Merrill had reserved airline tickets to Illinois to live with relatives and we slept in separate rooms.
A few months before the final blowout, we had attended a Homebuilders "I still Do" Conference in San Diego. We bought a couple of Homebuilder's study books. As a last ditch effort; we started working as a couple at home on the Resolving Conflict Homebuilder's book. As newcomers to Cornerstone, we combed through the bulletin to find some activity that we felt like we could belong to. We called Jeff & Debbie Rosen and joined their Homebuilders group led by Dave & Mary Peters. God is good and His timing is impeccable. The group was at the exact same chapter in exactly the same Homebuilder's book as the one we were studying. At the first meeting, Dirk wanted to just get up and walk out and Merrill just wanted to weep. We made a pact with each other to not quit the study.
Dave and Mary Peters, Jeff and Debbie Rosen, and Steve and Paula Kadella faithfully and patiently prayed with us and for us. They stressed that even intact nuclear families struggle with kids pitting each other against each parent and the challenges of finding balance with different parenting styles. We listened to their non-condemning advice, regularly attended our couple's Bible study and began putting our blended family back together - God's way. As leaders, Dave and Mary, Jeff and Debbie and Steve and Paula role-modeled respect in their marriages and servant-ship with their homebuilder couples.
Dave and Mary Peters, in our humble opinion, are true saints of God. They have continually demonstrated God's sacrificial love. For instance, we invited them to our daughter, Julie's wedding. Even though Mary flew back from a conference in the afternoon, and we're sure she was exhausted, yet, they still drove to downtown Riverside to attend the wedding and the reception. Dave, tired and hungry, late one rainy Saturday night after services stayed to counsel our oldest prodigal daughter, Jenny who was struggling with alcoholism issues.
There have been many times Dave & Mary and Jeff & Debbie would listen and pray with us over our problems. Additionally, besides family counseling and faithful friendship, the Peters and Rosens have been there to help in other areas. Merrill teaches Health at Elsinore High School. On several occasions, Merrill has contacted Dave over a distraught teen. One time, Dave made a trip over to EHS to help a young lady in crisis. Being a new teacher, Merrill's resources were slim. Jeff Rosen faithfully became Merrill's greatest source (and awesome speaker) to her Careers class. He must have given over 15 presentations! And, he even made a trek to Dirk's school in Corona to be a guest speaker.
Through that Homebuilder's study and the unconditional love, acceptance and wise advice we received from members of that group, our marriage not only was strengthened, but God gave us a passion to reach other blended families that are in crisis.
We are eternally blessed by the love and service from the Pastoral staff at Cornerstone." Dirk & Merrill Waayers