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GATEWAY MAGAZINE - WINTER/SPRING 2015
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I S S U E 1 3WINTER/SPRING 2015
I N S I D E : T H E A C A D E M Y R E - V A M P E D • W A T O T O • H O U S E P A R T I E S
WHEN
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Sunday, March 1, 2015 @ 6:30 pmJoin us as we welcome Watoto back to Gateway for the 5th year with a BRAND NEW show. This is a FREE concert with an opportunity to give to Watoto during the concert or support them through merchandise sales and child sponsorship.
Since 2010, the Gateway family has donated more than $20,000 to Watoto and we have sponsored 43 orphans!
10 host families will be needed for the choir and volunteers will be needed for the event itself. Watch Church News for more information.
In fact, the New Testament is full of these “one-another” verses, where we are encouraged to love one another, pray for one another, bear one another’s burdens, accept one another, be at peace with one another, serve one another etc.
Our House Parties are where we are building micro-communities of our church, with 20+ people in each “community” so that we have a place to truly get to know one another, and learn to serve one another.
Another new development is taking place in our Academy classes. Up until now, we have simply taken individual themes each season, but this year we will begin to develop a full mentorship program, training you to understand the Bible, experience what it speaks of, and apply it to your life - and to prepare for this we have some sample nights coming up (see page 7 for details).
Not only our Sunday message series, but all our ministries will be emphasizing the need to Dig Deeper and Rise Higher this year - in every area of our lives - faith, family, career, ministry. I invite you to join us on this journey!
REV. DR. MARTIN I. TRENCH, LEAD PASTOR
A LETTER FROMTHE PASTOR
Welcome to our new editionof the Gateway magazine.
At Gateway, we seek to make the Christian faith understandable and show that it is relevant to the times we live in today.
If you are new to our church,
then you will find lots of information in this magazine (and on our website - www.gateway.ac)about the various groups, events and ministries we have to offer. If you are a regular part of the Gateway family - then read carefully, because some familiar things are now developing into full ministries, and you won’t want to miss those new innovations. For example, our House Parties are growing and going to a whole new level, as we seek to maintain the socializing-emphasis of them, yet learn to remain open to being led by God’s Spirit as we encourage, pray for, and strengthen one-another in our faith.
LIFE • CHURCH • FAITH • FUTURE
DIGGING DEEPERRISING HIGHER
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SUNDAYSNEW SUNDAY MESSAGE SERIES FOR JANUARY-MARCH
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In our new message series, Pastor Martin will be looking at how a positive attitude of faith and some practical spiritual wisdom can help to shape our lives into something fresher, stronger, better. Very often we trip ourselves up with a lack of wisdom, and yet the Bible teaches us that we should seek wisdom above all else because “Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace” (Proverbs 3:16-17).
God tells us: “I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to bring about the future that you hope for” (Jeremiah 29:11). Let’s learn about these promises, about the wisdom required to maintain them, and then let’s take a huge leap of faith - believing that “all things are possible, for those who believe!” (Mark 9:23)
The Power of Happiness The Power to HealThe Power to Create Wealth
The Power of WisdomThe Power of SuperstitionThe Power of Planning
The Power of FocusThe Power to ChangeThe Power of Love
“I pray that in every way you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.”3 JOHN 2
At Gateway we take our kids’
safety seriously. All workers are
screened and trained in Plan
to Protect Policies. Parents, please create a KidCheck
profile at: kidcheck.com/signup.aspx
gatewaykidsb e l o n g . b e l i e v e . b e c o m e
At Gateway, kids matter! They are respected for the
way God created them. He made them so that they
love to play, discover, question, and have fun! So we
at GatewayKids are all about helping kids BELONG,
BELIEVE, and BECOME what God made them to be.
We believe in kids and have a passion for kids and
all that God has for them. Every experience here at
GatewayKids has an eternal purpose behind it.
We provide a place for kids from 0 to grade 6, with
nursery & toddler, a preschool program & elementary
program & a preteen program. Check out the
KidCheck center and talk to one of our GatewayKids
team members on a Sunday for more information or
email: [email protected]
Our theme over the next few months is
TRANSFORM. We want to take a look at what it
means to be transformed by God. God gives us a
new start, new life and life that overflows. Our whole
being needs to be transformed by God and become
God’s GREAT WORK OF ART.
Over these next few months we are going to seek
to explore what it means to transform our heart, our
mind, our attitude and our decisions? It is going to be
an exciting and fun environment where your kids will
be able to explore these questions.
V I S I T G A T E W A Y . A C / / 5
HEALING & COMMUNION • JAN. 25TH
SPECIALSUNDAYS.
OUTBREAK ON SUNDAY • FEB 22ND
“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the
kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness
among the people”. (Matthew 4:23)
Come and receive prayer, the laying on of hands,
healing ministry, and the Lords Supper.
Outbreak is our monthly Friday night Youth & Young
Adult service. This Sunday, the Outbreak team will
take the Sunday morning service - worship, media,
performance, and message.
VISION SUNDAY • MARCH 1STThis event is all about both Information and Inspiration!
We will be sharing what we have accomplished over
2014, what our plans are for 2015, plus a sneak-peak
at the new 5 year plan we will be launching this year.
Our Annual General meeting will be incorporated into
this service, using media and creative elements.
WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIRMAR 1ST @ 6:30PMWe are delighted to have Watoto back with us again -
this time with a brand new production called “Oh, What
Love”. Doors open at 6pm. See page 2 for more details.
PASTOR JACKSON HOOLAHANMARCH 22ND • GUEST SPEAKEROur very good friend, Jackson Hoolahan, Lead Pastor of The
Church at South Edmonton will be back with us to share his
sense of humour, passion for God, and Biblical insights.
PALM SUNDAY PRAISE PARTY • MARCH 29THAs we count-down to our Easter weekend events,
we kick-off with an upbeat, musical, well-planned-yet-
Spirit-led service of prayer, praise and worship.
SUNDAYS
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SOCIALIZE WITH US & JOIN THE CONVERSATION
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V I S I T G A T E W A Y . A C / / 7
Theology, Leadership and Spiritual Growth
At these classes we have looked at various topics and
investigated theology, Biblical history, and controversial subjects.
All of this has been aimed at broadening our perspective of
what the Bible teaches and how people have understood it and
applied it throughout church history. The Academy has become
a popular part of our ministry at Gateway, now, we feel it is time
to take it to the next level, and develop The Academy into a full
training and mentorship program, helping people to grow in
their knowledge and application of Theology - Leadership - and
Spiritual Growth.
In May we will launch our new Academy ministry - a two year, 6
module mentorship program aimed at helping you understand
the Bible, develop a growing relationship with God, discover
your gifts & calling, grow as a leader in life & ministry, and stretch
your mind with insights into the obscure parts of scripture.
To give you a foretaste of this new ministry, we are offering three
free Academy taster nights this season, where we will look at
one lesson from each of the 6 new modules.
Whether you regularly attend the Academy,
or have never been before, come along and
find out what the new course will look like:
February 18th at 7pm
Understanding the Kingdom of God
Learning about Bible Mysteries
March 4th at 7pm
Understanding the Spirit-Filled Life
Learning to Lead: in life, career, and ministry
March 18th at 7pm
Understanding the End Times
Learning to Think Theologically
Admission Free.
Register at the Info Desk in the Gateway
Centre, or online at gateway.ac
For two years now we have been running classes under the banner of The Academy.
Harold pastored a church for a number of
years in the 1980’s before being called to a
traveling teaching ministry. He is a popular
conference speaker and visiting instructor
at numerous Bible Colleges, and is currently
focusing on the Middle East. He has
authored over 25 books, dealing with issues
such as Church leadership, life-centered
Christianity, Kingdom finances, Church
history, victorious Christian living, and
various areas of theology. He lives in Yakima,
Washington, US with his wife, Linda.
worldcastministries.com
Jonathan is a teacher and seer, who is
passionate about releasing Biblical truth
about the New Covenant and our identity
in Christ, and has a recognized prophetic
gifting. He also leads the Welton Academy,
which offers live and online training, with
many hundreds signing up to study each
year. He is the author of 9 books, including
his most recent: Understanding The Whole
Bible: The King, Kingdom, and the New
Covenant. He is married to Karen, and lives
in Henrietta, New York.
weltonacademy.com
HAROLDEBERLE
JONATHANWELTON
Grade 6 are invited to join XLR8 youth for ourCHAOS NIGHTS once a month.
These nights are tailored specifically to Grade 6-9 and give our preteen’s a chance to dive into what it will be like when they enter youth and make some connections and friends on the way.
Grade 6 are invited to regularly attend XLR8 Youth starting May 30th & get plugged in before you start grade 7.Look to the XLR8 page for all the details of the events following that date.
WE WANTED TO CREATE AN AUTHENTIC WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT where people could come as they are and feel at home while growing and engaging in lifelong faith, so...we did.
OUTBREAK is the result of a team looking to create opportunities for youth and young adults to discover their gifts and how they can use them in the church and in the world. Each night consists of passionate worship, relatable teaching, real community, and the chance to build relationships outside our own church walls.
OUTBREAK DATES
when: Jan 30time: 6.30-9.30pmwhere: Gateway
when: Mar 27time: 6.30-9.30pmwhere: Gateway
CONTACT INFOFor more information or to get involved, email: [email protected]
A JOINT MONTHLY MULTI-CHURCH WORSHIP EVENT FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.
“A MOVEMENT SPREADING ACROSS THIS GENERATION”
when: Feb 27time: 6.30-9.30pmwhere: Gateway
when: April 24time: 6.30-9.30pmwhere: Gateway
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Our theme for XLR8 this year is I Am Second: Don’t just believe, but become. I Am Second is a
movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others; to not just believe, but
live this faith out in real life. Through the stories of real people, their dealing with typical struggles
and everyday living, seeing God work in these stories, we hope to be inspired to not only look to
our own interests but the interests of others, serving those around us and living out God’s purpose
for us today—a real honest look of faith in real life with real people and with a real God.
X L R 8 Y O U T H P R E S E N T S
DATE TIME WHAT WHERE
Jan 9 6.30 - 9pm XLR8 Arcade Gateway
Jan 166.30 - 8.30pm CHAOS: Grade 6-9
Gateway8.30 - 10pm The Lounge: Grade 9-12
Jan 23 6.30 - 9pm LZ Trampoline TBA
Jan 30 6.30 - 9.30pm OUTBREAK Gateway
Feb 6 6.30 - 9pm FILM FESTIVAL Meet at Gateway
Feb 13 6.30 - 9pm XLR8 Arcade Gateway
Feb 206.30 - 8.30pm CHAOS: Grade 6-9
Gateway8.30 - 10pm The Lounge: Grade 9-12
Feb 27 6.30 - 9.30pm OUTBREAK Gateway
Mar 6 6.30 - 9pm Girls & Guys Night TBA
Mar 13 6.30 - 9pm XLR8 Arcade Gateway
Mar 206.30 - 8.30pm CHAOS: Grade 6-9
Gateway8.30 - 10pm The Lounge: Grade 9-12
Mar 27 6.30 - 9.30pm OUTBREAK Gateway
Apr 3rd // NO YOUTH DUE TO GOOD FRIDAY - NEW CALENDAR IN EASTER MAGAZINE
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V I S I T G A T E W A Y . A C / / 1 1
WE WERE NEVER BUILT TO DO LIFE ALONE and it can be hard sometimes to build deep and meaningful connections and
relationships on a Sunday morning. So HOUSE PARTIES are tailored to do just that. If you are longing to connect, dig your
roots deep and have a place you call home with people you can call family, make sure to check out one of our HOUSE PARTIES
and start doing life together!
WHAT HOUSE PARTY
WHOAnyone
WHENSaturday: 7pm-9pm
(once a month)
CONTACTConnie: [email protected]
WHAT HOUSE PARTY
WHOAnyone
WHENSunday: 1pm-3pm
(once a month)
CONTACTGeorge: [email protected]
WHAT HOUSE PARTY
WHOAnyone
WHENSunday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
(twice a month)
CONTACTAdela: [email protected]
WHAT RENDER HOUSE PARTY
WHOYoung Adults
WHENSunday: 12.30pm-3.30pm
(once a month)
CONTACTDrake: [email protected]
WHAT HOUSE PARTY
WHOAnyone
WHENSunday: 3.30pm-7pm
(once a month)
CONTACTDrake: [email protected]
WHAT The KasihNyata HOUSE PARTY
WHOIndonesian House Party
WHENEvery Sunday: 4pm
CONTACTAdela: [email protected]
WHAT MOM’S GROUP
WHOMoms of Young Children
WHENEvery Wed: 10am
CONTACTCarmen: [email protected]
If you want more information on these or if you are interested in hosting a House Party, speak to someone at the Info Desk in the foyer or contact Pastor Drake.
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FAITH COMMITMENTAre you seeking meaning and discovery?
Are you asking who is God? Who was
Jesus? Why does it all matter? We want
to help you wrestle with these questions.
If you are exploring Christianity or if you
want to know what the next steps are in
following Jesus check out the back page
of the magazine and email Pastor Drake.
WATER BAPTISMBaptism is about declaring you belong to
the Kingdom of God. Much like a wedding
ring is an outward symbol of a commitment
to someone, baptism is an outward symbol
of the inward work God has already done
in your life and declaration that you belong
to Him.
As we journey through life, we
come to major milestones along
the way, let us, celebrate
and support you through
every stage of your
journey. Our Elder’s
Team would be happy
to connect with you about
the following Milestones:
MEMBERSHIPDo you call Gateway home? Membership
is all about digging your routes deep
and planting yourself in a community
that you can call family. Be a part of the
movement that God is doing at Gateway
and discover what God has for you in this
Faith community.
HEALING PRAYER &CRISIS COUNSELLINGThe Bible says: “Are you hurting? Pray. Do
you feel great? Sing. Are you sick? Call the
church leaders together to pray and anoint
you with oil in the name of the Master.”
(James 5:13) One of our Elder’s would be
happy to meet and pray with you. We also
have special healing services throughout
the year or you can email
our prayer team will intercede for you.
FAMILY MATTERS: WEDDINGS/CHILD DEDICATIONS/FUNERALSThe journey of life is full of beginnings and
endings.
WEDDINGS: Gateway is more than
equipped to facilitate your wedding plans,
email [email protected] to inquire
about booking our facility and/or having
Pastor Drake officiate your wedding.
CHILD DEDCIATION: When your family
is blessed with a new addition, we want
to celebrate and support you. Child
Dedication is one avenue to do this.
FUNERALS: Funeral preparation can be
difficult while grieving the loss of a loved
one. While never easy, this can be a time
to celebrate a life and shared memories.
Let us come along side you and be of
any help we can with service details and
connections to different options.
Fill out an info card at the info desk
any Sunday for more information
about any of these milestones.
We want to hear your stories of God
working in your life or how being
a part of Gateway has helped you
grow in your faith journey and life.
Email [email protected]
V I S I T G A T E W A Y . A C / / 1 3
MILESTONES
Palm Sunday Praise PartyMarch 29th at 10amA Family Service with all ages together in the auditorium, with music & media, scripture & song, and a few surprises thrown in - not to be missed!
Early on Sunday morning, as the New Day was dawning, they went to the tomb and found it empty! Matthew 28:1
Easter marks a New Beginning; a
New Day for history, God’s Kingdom,
and individual lives. Join with us as
we celebrate this New Beginning
and share the good news of God’s
new world of forgiveness, grace, and
peace. A fast-paced, multi-media,
praise & preaching service with a
party-atmosphere, and two service
times to choose from.
Who are you bringing?
At our Celebrate Easter! services we
will launch our new message series:
Discovering the gifts, fruit, power, and
presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And so God’s Spirit will bring you new life, just as Jesus rose to new life!Romans 8:11
Good Friday Communion ServiceApril 3rd at 5:30pmJoin us for a time of worship, prayer, & meditation as we focus on the finished work of Christ on the cross & remember him in the Lord’s Supper.
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DATE DAY TIME EVENT4th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 1
11th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 2
18th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 3
25th Sunday 10am Healing & Communion Service
30th Friday 6:30pm Outbreak
1st Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 4
8th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 5
15th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 6
18th Wednesday 7pm The Academy Taster Night 1
22nd Sunday 10am Outbreak on Sunday
27th Friday 6:30pm Outbreak
1st Sunday 10am Vision Sunday (plus our AGM)
1st Sunday 6:30pm Watoto Children’s Choir
4th Wednesday 7pm The Academy Taster Night 2
8th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 7
15th Sunday 10am Power for Living Part 8
18th Wednesday 7pm The Academy Taster Night 3
22nd Sunday 10am Guest Speaker: Pastor Jackson Hoolahan
27th Friday 6:30pm Outbreak
29th Sunday 10am Palm Sunday Praise Party
3rd Friday 5:30pm Good Friday Communion Service
5th Sunday 9:30am & 11:15am Easter Sunday
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