CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
A MINISTRY TO WIDOWS
Circle of Friends, a ministry to widows, exists to provide widows of Cornerstone Church and the community an opportunity to support each other as they learn to live their new life as women of God with renewed vitality and gratitude.
Our Motto:
Ours is not a journey we would have chosen to start, but walking it together has brought comfort to the heart.
2025-2026 Theme: Beacons of Light & Love to Others
Verse: “Arise, shine, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” Isaiah 60:1
Meeting Times: 4th Saturday of every month- 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Cornerstone Church in MP 1
2025-2026 CALENDAR DATES
Saturday, September 27: “Arise, Shine!” (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Beverly Hardy on theme for the year. New Commandment ministry
Saturday, October 25th: Spread the Love! (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Outreach to Horizon Pregnancy Clinic: Guest Speaker TBD
Saturday, November 22nd: A Thankful Heart Potluck (12:00 - 2:30 PM) Thanksgiving Poltluck. Etiquette Demonstration
Saturday, December 20th: The Light Has Come! (12:00 - 2:30 PM) Christmas luncheon
Saturday, January 24th: Let’s Be Clear! (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Shedding light on Family Trusts, and Other Documents: Guest Speaker
Saturday, February 28th: This Little Light of Mine- Shine On Sister! (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Shine your light to be a blessing - Phone Chat Fest
Saturday, March 28th: Shine The Light On That Clutter! (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Spring Organizing - Living a More Organized Life: Guest Speaker TBD
Saturday, April 25th: Let’s Get Inspired! (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Movie Matinee
Saturday, May 23: We Love Our Nation! (Offsite 12:00 -2:30 PM)
Saturday, June 28th: Give Yourself A Break! (3:00 - 5:00 PM) Vacation Travel Tips: Guest Speaker TBD
July-August: Fun activities off-site to keep us connected
For additional information contact: Beverly Hardy at (562) 485-7048
Beverly Hardy
Circle of Friends Leader
After many years of working together daily as missionaries to Mexico, then returning back to Southern California in 2005 to be near our two sons, Jason and Aaron and their young families, we visited Cornerstone Church in 2007. By 2008 we knew Cornerstone was home. Life changed suddenly when Vince lost a courageous but short battle with cancer in August that year.
So as a widow myself since 2008, and a leader at the inception of Circle of Friends Widows Ministry in 2012, I fully understand the life shattering event of losing a spouse, of going from “wife” to “widow” in a split second, and in that one moment in time everything in life changes drastically forever. As widows, finding our solid ground again is a journey of transformation to wholeness, only made possible by God and loving support by those around us.
In answering God’s call to ministry once again, I am excited to lead this group of women and gently guide them from tragedy to triumph, from simply surviving to thriving, while in an environment of happy acceptance, love, support, encouragement, and fellowship. My passion is to walk alongside the new widow to inspire and bring hope in finding her sure footing on her new path forward to adventures with God in the days ahead, while surrounding her in an abundance of loving friendships with those on the same journey.
“Show me the path where I should go O Lord, point out the right road for me to walk.” Ps.25:4