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October Newsletter 2005
Editorial:
Faced with the obscenity of the exploitation of the people in the temple, Jesus overturned the tables of the moneychangers. Faced with
the neglect of the mentally ill, the continued neglect of the poor, lack of public housing, rampart exploitation by the multinationals of
the workers and their total dominance of the political agenda, the neglect of our indigenous people, the plight of the poor and the
homeless, surely it is time for the money changers tables to be overturned.
When we look at billions in surplus in the federal government coffers, surpluses in state government budgets, millions spent on an IR
publicity campaign and the war in Iraq it is little wonder that people ask why can't we use or resources to feed the poor, house the homeless,
mend the hospital system, provide adequate care for the mentally ill and the proper care of our indigenous people in the area of health and
general well being.
Thousands of unpaid volunteers struggle to meet the needs of these people giving of their time and money to assist those in their circle
of care. Is it little wonder that many of us deplore the insensitivy of politicians who ignore the real needs of our nation to support their
tired ideologies.
Before the economy and the whole nation spirals out of control in all the areas of needs continually identified in our nation it is time to
overturn the tables of the moneychangers and begin to meet the real needs of the Australian people.
Pastor Max Walker.CEO
Aftermath of Vandalism:
A new fridge and two new stoves have replaced the appliances destroyed
in the recent vandalism. LUKE DONNELLAN the member for Naree Warren
North has donated $500 towards the repair of the front doors and
friends of Cornerstone in the Tax office have donated an excellent
secondhand fridge for us to use in our store room.
Bathurst:
Cornerstone was open all day for the Bathurst race and the program was well attended.
Board Matters:
Planning is already underway for 2006 with Cornerstone opening on certain days in January.
End of year dates:
These dates were approved at the last Board Meeting:
End of year Dates:Final Meetings for year.
- Saturday December 17th
- Sunday Dec 18th,
- Monday Pool: Dec: 19th,
- Wednesday lunch: Dec. 21st
- Christmas Lunch / Friday Dec. 23rd.
Cornerstone lunches will start again on Wednesday, 1/2/06
January dates to be be announced in December.
Council Elections:
These elections will be held in November for Greater Dandenong and Casey. Some will not return to Council for a variety of reasons. To
all the Councillors Cornerstone expresses its thanks for your support.
Cornerstone looks forward to working with the new Councils when they
are elected.
Wellsprings:
It was a privilege for Ps. Max to speak at a Poverty Forum at Wellsprings. Representatives of a number of organizations
operating in Dandenong concentrated on presenting the needs of the poor in the district.
City of Casey:
Cornerstone had the opportunity to have a stall at the Beyond Blue Men's Seminar in Berwick recently. Ps Don Cameron
manned the stall and had many opportunities to speak to people concerning Coornerstone. The major speaker was Jeff Kennett. Over
700 people attended the seminar run by the Men's coordinator for the City of Casey. The Mayors of Casey and Cardinia attended the meeting.
MIDDWAY WALK.
Enjoing the after Walk festival. To zoom in the image, click the picture below
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Middway:
Over 80 people from Cornerstone participated in the Middway March. Cornerstone opened from 9 -10.30 am for a light meal and as a
gathering point for those joining the march.
Sunday programs:
Being held twice a month these programs are proving popular with up to 50 people attending. The afternoons are informal with a Christian
segment, food and a time of fellowship. This year Christian bands have performed and the tonic talk has been well received.
Numbers for October:
This month has seen an increased number of referrals to other agencies. Wednesday and Friday lunches have
dropped marginally with approximately 600 meals being served. Other programs have maintained their numbers. Planning is well underway for
the end of the year activities and the November Update will have details of special programs to be run in January 2006.
In previous years Cornerstone has closed over January.
New Members of the Board: Allan and Liane Davis have joined the Board in October. Allan has just completed the Food Handling and Food Safety Course and his
expertise in this area will be appreciated.
UNOH:
United Neighbours of Hope are regularly attend Cornerstone. There Christian program of ministry to the poor is a practical, hands on program, demonstrating daily, their commitment to the poor in
Springvale and Greater Dandenong.
Hanover:
LISA and her team from Hanover spend time each Wednesday and Friday at the Drop In assisting the homeless and those who need
accommodation assistance and advice.
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For further details check out the website or contact us as indicated below. *
All correspondence to
CEO c/o PO Box 358 Dandenong. 3175.
Cornerstone:
Pastor Max Walker CEO. |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 358
Dandenong Vic 3175 |
| Address: |
Church of Christ building
cnr Mason and Walker Sts
Dandenong Vic 3175. |
| General Enquiries: |
(03) 9794 5654 |
| Fax: |
(03) 9794 5949 |
| Free Legal Service: |
(03) 9794 8428 |
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