![]() “People were asked to bring their own chairs, masks and practice social distancing,” Pine said. The Christian church is led by Pastor Bruce French. Cornerstone has added a large patio area in the parking lot with a huge industrial tarp creating shade for church members. Photo by Ryan UribeĬornerstone Church started outdoor services in late August. Sheri Pine, church attendee and San Dimas resident, was able to provide more information regarding the outdoor services.Ĭornerstone Bible Church in Glendora has set up a large tent for its outside services. “Tape markers have been put in place to designate social distancing and people are also advised to bring extra chairs just in case.”Ĭornerstone Church, located off Glendora Avenue and Whitcomb Street in Glendora, has been a staple in the community since 1913. “When services outdoors began the attendance was full, but now (that) the heat has increased, attendance has dwindled down a bit,” she said. “Outdoor services began in May with social distancing and masks being advised,” De Vries said. The pastor for the church is Mike Platter. Joy De Vries, a volunteer and attendee at the Glendora Community Church was able to provide some information about the structure and times of the services which are held at 6 p.m. Glendora Community Church and Cornerstone Church are regularly holding outdoor services and mass on Sundays. “It was a struggle praying alone and it really showed me how dependent my faith was upon the fellowship of the church,” Yee said. Hacienda Heights resident Rebecca Yee spoke out about the benefits of outdoor services and how she, her family and her faith are dealing with the process. “For a church our size it would be difficult to have limited services outside- some smaller churches are able to meet outside, and we are glad that they do, but because of the size of our church we believe that our best option is at home.” “We do not want to be an epicenter for spreading the disease,” he said. One All Church, previously Christ’s Church of the Valley in San Dimas, Lead Executive Pastor Dan Borgen explained, “the reason we are not meeting right now is because we want to be like Jesus. It is our desire for Cornerstone Bible Church to. In the churchs long history it has experienced both times of challenge and blessing, but it has always stayed true to its mission as a Bible-teaching church. Photo by Ryan UribeĪfter Governor Newsom ordered a stop to indoor church services in early May due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, some local churches resorted to outdoor services with smaller gatherings while larger churches have gone online. Cornerstone Bible Church is an independent community church with deep roots in the foothill communities of the eastern San Gabriel Valley.
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