Spring 2012

Maybe you have never been to church, been attending all your life, or you are just getting back into it after a long break. Wherever you are in your journey, we are praying you find a place to call home and, more importantly, a relationship with Jesus Christ.

To that end, we want to offer you some insight into Gateway’s church family and information you will hopefully find helpful in taking the key steps needed to connect with your brothers and sisters in Christ here.

- Pastor Karl

What is our destination?

If it is God’s will, by the end of 2012, Gateway’s family will gather 700 strong for worship. By 2014, Gateway’s family will grow to 1,000 worshippers in multiple services and venues, united around God’s passion to see St. Louis Discover Life in God’s Family. What is the big deal about family?

Leadership’s Passion—Bringing lost people into God’s family Gateway’s Strength—Loving people like family Community’s Need—Belonging to a family Core Values: What is FAMILY all about?

Finding Grace

Authentic Relationships

Meaningful Moments

Intentional Living

Loving Others

Yielding to God Mission: How do people Discover Life in God’s Family?

Live for Jesus—Worship Grow in Jesus—Fellowship & Discipleship Serve like Jesus—Ministry & Missions

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If it is God’s will, over the next 5 years we will see 500 baptized into Christ and added to God’s family. This is our goal. If each one of us leads ONE person to Jesus Christ in the next 5 years—we will be living out God’s passion to seek and save the lost. We must be a church driven with a desire to lead people to Jesus. Inviting our family, friends, coworkers, classmates, and neighbors into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ is why God established His Church.

This vision will require fervent prayer, a united church, and a servant’s heart. This vision will impact our personal lives and the life of Gateway.

LIVE FOR JESUS

Lighthouse Prayer Ministry

Upgrade experience of Sunday Morning outreach

Big event Sundays held quarterly

Utilize social networking to share Christ

Pray and prepare for 3 worship services by 2012

Pray and prepare for 4 worship services by 2014

GROW IN JESUS

Clearly communicated Biblical scope and sequence for kids, teens, and adults

Church series engaging the whole church—kids, teens and adults

Course offerings to educate us about Gateway’s heritage as a Restoration Church

Streamline Sunday and Wednesday courses and home Bible study groups as GATEWAY GROWTH GROUPS—the 3G network

Strategic plan that provides Growth Groups at various levels—seekers, newer Christians, mature believers, and seasoned Bible students

Gateway Getaways/Family Retreats (spring and fall)

Families attending Missouri Christian Convention, North American Christian Convention, or National Missionary Convention

SERVE LIKE JESUS

Upgrade the communication channels for teachers and ministry leaders

Offer quarterly training to equip, challenge, and encourage servants, teachers, and leaders

Annual calendar of Big Events at Gateway

Create a computerized ministry center for sign-up

Quarterly handbook of Gateway events, ministry opportunities, and 3G offerings

Leadership Track for potential Gateway Elders

Gateway mission opportunities for the whole family—Shiloh, Rebuilding Together

Mission opportunities to reach people locally and globally

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[For the months of March-May; summer quarter begins in June.]

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March 4 & 11.:. A 2-week series on living out the Lord’s prayer

March 18-April 8 .:. A 4-week series on the “I AM” statements of Christ

April 15-April 29 .:. A 3-week study of Gateway’s top 3 questions for God

May 6-June 24 .:. An 8-week series on what heroes of faith were called by, out of, for, and to

The different stages of a tree are great pictures of what it means to be transformed into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. In one year we can see a tree change through different seasons—blossoming, becoming strong and full, and eventually bearing fruit. You, as part of God’s church, can be vibrant with new life, full of sustaining growth, and yielding the fruit of God’s work in your life. At each stage of this personal transformation process, we offer a course and a decision on your part to go deeper in your relationship with Christ.

Live For Christ is for those who are considering making Jesus Christ their Lord and/or making Gateway their church home (also open to members who have not yet taken the course). This class is being offered on Sunday, March 18, April 22, and May 27, from 9:00-10:30 am during first service.*

Grow In Christ, the second course, is open to those who have completed the Live for Christ course. This is the right class for those who are ready to step up to the next level in their spiritual maturity. It is offered every other month, with the next offerings during the first worship service on Sunday, April 15, from 9:00-10:30 am*

Serve Like Christ is our third course in the series. This class helps you identify and use the gifts and talents that God has given you in the right ministry area that fits you. If you have completed the Live for Christ and Grow in Christ courses, this is the next step. This class will be offered on Sunday, April 29, from 9:00-10:30 am during first service.*

*Sign-up sheets for all three courses can be found on the ministry table in the Information Hallway.

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Sunday nights: Men’s Basketball; 1st & 2nd Sundays: S.U.B.M.I.T. prayer time; 2nd Monday: Creation Meeting;

2nd & 4th Friday mornings: Women’s Daytime Bible Study; one Friday per quarter: special family event; twice yearly: Family Sunday

Month of March: Armed Forces Care Package Collections Friday, March 2: Women’s Meal Making Ministry Saturday, March 3: Gateway’s Spring Cleaning Day; SLCC Men’s Day Thursday, March 8-Sunday, March 11: Teen Purity Retreat Weekend Friday, March 30-Saturday, March 31: Missouri Christian Convention (Osage Beach) Month of April: High Hill Christian Camp Cereal Collections Friday, April 6: Good Friday Worship Service Friday, April 13-Saturday, April 14: Men’s Retreat @ Limbaugh/Nelson Cabin Sunday, April 22: SHINE Spring Musical Sunday, April 29: SKY: Everything Is Possible with God VBS Training Thursday, April 26: Women’s Card Making Ministry Friday, April 27: Family Movie Nite (“Babe”) Month of May: High Hill Christian Camp Collections for Inner City Kids Saturday, May 5: Rebuilding Together St. Louis Work Day Sunday, May 6: Graduation Sunday; Joyful Noyz Musical Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day/Parent-Baby Dedication Sunday Sunday, May 20: SWERVE Day

Friday, June 1-Saturday, June 2: HS Jr/Sr Trip; HH Teddy Bear Camp (grades 1-2) Sunday, June 3: Gateway’s 39th Anniversary; Potluck Picnic Sunday, June 3-Friday, June 8: High Hill Pre-Teen 1 Camp (grades 5-6) Sunday, June 3-Sunday, August 19: Vacation Bible Summer Sunday, June 10-Wednesday, June 13: High Hill Jr Wilderness Camp (grades 5-6) Sunday, June 24: Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity VBS Training Monday, June 25-Saturday, June 30: CIY MOVE High School Conference (Holland, MI) Sunday, July 8-Tuesday, July 10: High Hill First Chance Camp (grades 3-4) Sunday, July 15-Friday, July 20: High Hill Pre-Teen 2 Camp (grades 5-6) Sunday, July 22-Friday, July 27: Junior High Camp @ High Hill Friday, July 27-Saturday, July 28: High Hill Teddy Bear 2 Camp (grades 1-2)

Fall Dates TBA: Mission Mexico, SHINE Dinner Theatre, Operation Christmas Child, Surviving the Holidays

Month of September: Life Team Collections Sunday, September 2: Move-Up Day/Promotion Sunday

Sunday, September 9: Love the Lou SWERVE Day Wednesday, September 12: Wednesday Night Life Fall Kickoff

Friday-Sunday, September 28-30: Shiloh Family Mission Trip Month of October: Armed Forces Care Package Collections;

Saturday, October 20: High Hill Camp Workday Friday, October 26: Family Fall Fun Fest

Sunday, November 18: Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Winter: Gateway GIVE; Children’s Christmas Party; COLLIDE Christmas Party; Family Christmas Eve Services; Gateway’s Tailgate Souper Bowl Party; Teen Super Bowl Party

NOTE: This is not a complete list of all church events

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Just as everyone matures at different growth rates physically, we all go through different stages of spiritual growth. Our desire is for you to continue growing in your understanding of who God is, deepening your relationship with Him. All are welcome to try any Gateway Growth Group on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and/or home group meeting throughout the week.

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Early Sunday Morning S.U.B.M.I.T. (Supporting Underground Believers/Martyrs In Trials) Teacher: Ashley Jeralds What does it mean to be persecuted for your faith? Is persecution the same in every country? Every month we focus on a different country, learning about the culture, religion, government, and persecution believers experience there, and pray for them. As we travel the world you will find faith, strength, encouragement, and hope from the testimonies of believers as we share in their victories and their suffering. (Note: graphic content about persecution may be shared.) S.U.B.M.I.T. meets before worship services on the 1st Sunday of the month from 8:00-8:50 am for study and on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 8:15-8:45 am for prayer, so you can join us and then go to a 3G group or worship service afterward.

9:00 AM

Logos Teachers: Tom Harland & Jim Kremer We are reading and discussing the book, “Blue Like Jazz,” by Donald Miller. In this fun, best-selling book, Miller describes his remarkable journey from being familiar with a distant God to knowing a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God. Each week we will discuss a portion of the book and related Scripture. Spring 2012 Study: Blue Like Jazz

Seekers Teachers: Tony Hartsfield & Julian Cosentino Author Douglas Adams’ book, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, pokes fun at the human longing to understand our existence. But his best answer—a meaningless number—is no answer at all. We Christians see this differently. We know we cannot figure out the meaning of “life, the universe and everything” by ourselves, but God reveals it in His Word. Spring 2012 Study: God’s Creative Word (Gospel of John)

Women’s Group Teachers: Paula Reed & Elaine Lewallen After finishing our study of “Five Lies That Ruin Relationships,” we will study “Waiting on Christ’s Return.” This Max Lucado study will walk us through the events surrounding Christ's return, answering questions about this often-confusing subject and offering words of comfort and hope. Spring 2012 Study: Waiting On Christ’s Return

Young Adults Teacher: Jennifer Chesnutt The Young Adults course is a great discussion course. We have discussed what the Bible says about dating, sharing our faith story, worldviews, and why we can trust the Bible to be true. This quarter we delve into a New Testament book to learn more about how to be a Christian in today’s world. Come join us as we dig deeper into

these familiar scriptures! Spring 2012 Study: Book of the New Testament Pg 6

10:30 AM

Carpe Diem Teachers: Bjorn Thommesen & Barry Jeralds The Book of Isaiah is perhaps best known for its prophecies regarding the coming Messiah and for inspiring Handel's song about Him. There is much more to study in this fascinating book, however, including its authorship, main themes, and what it says to the people of Israel. Join us as we delve into the 66 chapters of Isaiah and discuss them as a class. Spring 2012 Study: Book of Isaiah

Marriages In Motion Teachers: Jon & Colleen Marble Have you ever looked back over a situation/relationship and wondered how it became so messy or difficult? We will define the five most common lies that have the potential to ruin relationships with those we love. We will also uncover the source of quarreling, how our words wound, and how not to make decisions. Together, we will ask and answer the question: do wrong beliefs produce wrong behavior? We will discover that when we confront the lies we believe, there is power in knowing and applying God's truth to our relationships. Spring 2012 Study: Five Lies that Ruin Relationships

Servants of God Teachers: John Kiso, John & Angie Turigliatto Jesus is alive! And He is working all around us each and every day. This quarter we are going to study Jesus' ministry leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection. Then we will look at how He continued to live and be active among the early disciples and church even after His ascension. Through this study that parallels the preschool and elementary children's study, we will look and find where Jesus is today in our lives and those around us. Join us for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and support as we each strive to be servants of God each day. Spring 2012 Study: Jesus Is Alive and Well Today!

Women’s Daytime Bible Study Facilitators: Erin Feinstein & Jessie Hough Women, join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday mornings (9:30-11:30 am) as we delve into scripture with Beth Moore’s James: Mercy Triumphs DVD-driven study. Come enjoy a special time of fellowship (childcare available upon request).

NOTE: You are welcome to participate in any course that interests you. If you have questions about the course’s content or would like more details, please contact individual teachers/facilitators through the church office.

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NOTE: WNL’s spring semester runs January-May

Apologetics Track Facilitators: B.J. Browning & Julian Cosentino Join us to learn about our founding fathers’ worldview and the Biblical traceability of their faith, as well as the ideas that guided them through the establishment of our great nation.

Highest Praise Adult Choir Track Facilitator: Marcia Haverly Gateway’s Adult choir, Highest Praise, combines a love for singing with a desire to assist worshippers in uniting hearts, minds, and spirits passionately in glorifying Jesus. Join us as we use God’s gift of music to draw others with us into an encounter with the living God.

Hymn Singing Track Facilitators: Paulette/Dan Limbaugh & Margaret Bradshaw Gather around the piano to sing your favorite hymns and learn their historical backgrounds. Join in fellowship, hear testimonies, short devotions, and share prayer requests with others who enjoy praising our Lord with the hymns we so love.

Men's Study Track Facilitators: Brian Barnard & John Kiso We will be studying Romans for an in-depth look at the power of the gospel, how we are justified by faith, and how to live our life every day for Christ as men of God. Join us as we discuss how to apply scripture, pray and support each other, and fellowship with others in the same daily struggles of this world.

Single & Parenting Track Facilitators: Paula Reed & Elaine Lewallen If you are a single parent, you are probably tired, overwhelmed, and feeling a bit underappreciated. We understand the unique challenges faced by single parents and want to help. Single parents from all backgrounds are invited to join this video-based study.

Women's Bible Study Track Facilitator: Juli Nelson Do you suffer from foot-in-mouth? Often lost for words? Author Mary Kassian offers us practical instruction in listening, articulating thoughts, and resolving conflict. Discover how to strengthen your vocabulary, revolutionize your speech habits, and energize your relationships through language.

Women's Boundaries Track Facilitator: Cindy Teigen What are boundaries? Why do I need them? How do I get others (and myself) to recognize and respect mine? We will learn when to say yes, when to say no and to take control of our lives through this study of “Boundaries,” by Cloud & Townsend.

Women's Fitness Track Facilitators: Paula Hilderbrand & Lubna Hector Join us for devotion and to work out together as sisters in Christ. Come tone your physical and spiritual muscles with us—you will be encouraged and strengthened, in body and soul!

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Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25

Small Groups meet in homes, at church, in coffee shops, or workplaces in order to do life together. For someone seeking truth, it is a safe place to ask questions about who Jesus is, why He came, and what He desires from us. For a Christ follower, it is one of the most effective places to grow. A group can range from 4 to 16 people—all there to build accountable relationships and friendships. The goal of every Small Group is to help you grow in Christ by discovering real friendships, deep faith, and authentic community.

How do I get into a group? If you are attending Gateway, joining a small group is a great next step to growing in Christ. We have groups meeting all over St. Louis throughout the week. The church office has contact information for each of these groups:

Arnold Group (Facilitators: Danny Nelson & Rob Ladage) Meets Sundays at 6:00 pm; currently following and discussing the spring quarter Gateway Sunday sermon series (childcare available).

Ballwin Group (Facilitators: Bjorn & Lore Thommesen) Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm; currently studying the “Faith Series,” by Ray Vander Laan, on the promised land and on death and resurrection

Chesterfield Group (Facilitators: Jon & Colleen Marble) Meets Mondays at 6:00 pm for potluck dinner and fellowship; currently studying the book of 1 Samuel; switching to Sunday nights (still at 6:00 pm) to study the Gospel of Luke in April (childcare available as needed).

Creve Coeur Group (Facilitator: Josh Hough) Meets every other Thursday night at 6:30 pm; currently studying “Prodigal God” (childcare available).

Eureka Group (Facilitators: Mike & Jenni Biggs) Meets Saturdays at 7:00 pm; currently studying the books of 1 and 2 Peter.

O’Fallon Group (Facilitators: Brian & Jen Johnson) Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm; currently studying Christian living, or how to be a better spouse, parent, employee, and overall Christian (childcare available).

Young Adults Group (Contact Person: Jennifer Chesnutt) The young adult group meets every other Friday at 7:00 pm for prayer, food, fellowship, and fun. Location and facilitator rotates each week; contact Jennifer to get involved or find out more details.

How do I start a group in my home? Make arrangements with the 3G Team through Pastor Karl. Contact the church office to set up a time to discuss your plans.

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The Children’s Ministry is made up of many volunteers, many programs, and lots of kids from nursery-age through 5th grade. All our activities take place in the Children’s Center.

Shepherd’s Pasture Nursery Ministry—A nursery for infants up to 2 years old is staffed during both services on Sunday and during Wednesday Nite Life programs.

Shepherd’s Park Preschool Ministry (2-5 Year Olds) Sunday morning activities are held during both the 9:00 and 10:30 services. These include an opportunity for worship, hearing and experiencing Bible stories, lesson-related crafts and snacks, and time to relax and play with other children.

Wednesday Nite Life Preschool Programs (September-May) Li’l Lambs is for children 2 years old to those who turn 4 years old after November 30. The children have story time, crafts, and other activities to enhance the Bible lesson. Parent volunteers assist the teacher in whatever area needed. Shepherd’s Lambs is for children who are 4 years old by November 30 through Kindergarten. We also welcome children who may be in first grade but will not be 6 years old until after November 30. Activities include learning God’s word through music, Bible stories, crafts, and other fun activities. The group performs periodically in the adult worship services.

Pursuit Elementary Ministry (Kindergarten-5th Grade) Sunday morning activities are held during both the 9:00 and 10:30 services. God Pursuit (Children’s Church) is a worship service designed with elementary kids in mind, filled with lively music, and a Bible lesson taught on the kids’ level. We also have communion and collect offering just like the adults each Sunday. Kindergarten-2nd grades worship at 9:00; 3rd-5th grades worship at 10:30. Bible Pursuit (Sunday School) is held at 9:00 for 3rd-5th grades and at 10:30 for Kindergarten-2nd grades.

Wednesday Nite Life Elementary Programs (September-May) Joyful Noyz Kids (1st & 2nd graders) and Joyful Noyz II (3rd-5th graders) are groups that practice from 6:15—6:55 pm. Both groups try out for parts in the Christmas musical, as well as work towards a spring musical. Treasure Hunters meet from 7:00—8:00 pm. Activities include service clubs, Bible study, prayer, games, fellowship, memory verses, and more!

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The FaithWeaver Curriculum is used with children from 2 years through 5th grade and in the Servants of God Sunday adult 3G class, presenting the same Bible story to all at their own age levels. “Family Connect,” a weekly newsletter for parents, includes the story, key verse, and theme of the day. Family faith-building activities are provided to encourage ongoing spiritual growth at home. Here are the themes for each Sunday morning study during the 13-week spring quarter: Mar. 4: Jesus teaches about commitment—Mark 8:31-38

Theme - Following Jesus takes commitment Mar. 11: Jesus clears merchants from the temple—John 2:13-22

Theme - God wants sincere worship Mar. 18: Jesus explains why God sent Him—John 3:12-21

Theme - God sent Jesus to save us Mar. 25: Jesus notices a widow’s giving—Mark 12:41-44

Theme - God wants us to give cheerfully Apr. 1: People rejoice as Jesus enters Jerusalem—Mark 11:1-11

Theme - We can honor Jesus with actions and words Apr. 8: Jesus is alive!—Mark 16:1-8

Theme - We celebrate Easter because Jesus is alive Apr. 15: Jesus appears to His disciples—John 20:19-31

Theme - Faith is believing in Jesus even though we can’t see Him Apr. 22: Paul teaches about spiritual gifts—1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Theme – God gives people different gifts for serving Him Apr. 29: Peter tells the Sanhedrin about Jesus—Acts 4:5-14

Theme – Trusting in God makes us courageous May 6: Philip tells the Ethiopian about Jesus—Acts 8:26-40

Theme – Follow where God leads May 13: Peter visits Cornelius—Acts 10:1-44

Theme – God wants us to tell everyone about Jesus May 20: Barnabas encourages Christians in Antioch—Acts 11:19-26

Theme – Christians should encourage each other in faith May 27: Jesus sends power from God—Acts 2:1-21

Theme – God gives us the Holy Spirit to help us

Don’t miss our VBS Training Days for SKY: Everything Is Possible with God on Sunday, April 29, and Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity on Sunday, June 24, respectively; our Family Movie Nite on Friday, April 27 (showing the movie “Babe”), Joyful Noyz’ spring musical on Sunday, May 6, our Parent-Baby Dedication on Sunday, May 13, or any of the other upcoming children’s minis-try events (listed on Gateway’s calendar on page 5 or in the Sunday bulletins).

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Our main teen area is called The Warehouse. The Warehouse is where we have relevant conversations about God moving in teenage lives. Everything we do here is designed to reach middle and high school students where they are in life.

On Sunday mornings, we meet in The Warehouse for Collide Deep at 9:00 am, where we dive into God’s Word.

On Wednesday nights, we meet for Collide Live at 6:30 pm, where we learn how to put Biblical principles into our lives.

During the 9:00 am Sunday worship service, teens gather together in The Warehouse to dive deeper into God’s Word to learn how to grow in their relationship with Christ. Join other students your age in a conversation that is started straight from the Bible and led by an adult who will guide the conversation and pray one-on-one with you.

This is a great place to be on Sunday morning. We are going through a curriculum that will have us reading through the entire Bible over a 4-year time period. Join us each week as we learn about our great God through His Word.

During the school year, we pack The Warehouse with teens starting at 6:30 pm and we worship our God. This is where we learn Biblical principles to live by and learn to be fully devoted followers of Christ through teaching and relevant videos or dramas. Each Wednesday night COLLIDE LIVE includes hang time, small groups, and worship for middle school and high school students. We also have a couple of service projects planned during the semester to allow students the opportunity to share Christ’s love through an act of service in our community.

Our teens enjoy participating in SHINE, Gateway’s music and drama group for this age group through college, generally producing two performances each year. Practices are on various Sunday afternoons during the school year. See Laura Fletcher for details.

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Teens and sponsors love to interact with each other outside of the church. In addition to individuals meeting for accountability and prayer, we will go on various trips during the upcoming months in larger groups.

SPRING PURITY RETREAT Remain, our Purity Retreat, is Thursday, March 8-Sunday, March 11 here at Gateway. This promises to be an unforgettable weekend, causing students to ponder what the Bible says about relationships with the opposite sex. Students stay in host homes Friday and Saturday nights, meeting with sponsors for dis-cussion and experiencing amazing personal quiet times and corporate worship.

SUMMER TRIPS The following trips are planned for the summer quarter:

Junior/Senior Trip: June 1-2. See Josh for more details as the dates approach.

Middle School students will attend High Hill Christian Camp the week of July 22-27. Plan to come to an incredible “week-of-all-weeks” to grow closer to God, develop new friendships, and have fun—all at the same time! More details available later this spring.

High School students will go to Holland, Michigan, to participate in this year’s CIY MOVE conference, held June 25-30. Incoming 8th graders are welcome!

OTHER TRIPS As specifics are finalized for each of the following, they will be communicated to teens and parents:

Service Opportunities

Campus visits

Weekend conference at a Bible College

For more details, upcoming events, permission forms, or answers to questions about the student ministry, check out the info and links on our blog site: http://collide.posterous.com. To find out how to volunteer your time and talent with the teens, contact Josh Hough, Youth Pastor. He looks forward to hearing from you.

College students ages 18-22 are invited to Annex, a ministry dedicated to creating a connection for Real Life, Real Community, and Real Change for you. We currently meet twice a month on Sunday evenings, with a worship night the 2nd Sunday of the month, and a “get to know you” night on the 4th Sunday. We hope you will come get acquainted with other peers and be encouraged. For more information, please send an email to gccannex@gmail.com.

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8

At Gateway, we need everybody’s help in order to serve like Christ–including yours. Many of us come to Gateway with a background of skills and interests (music, drama, construction, food, technical, computers, sports, etc.) that can be used to help others. Whether you are brand new to church, or a mature believer, there are volunteer opportunities where you can serve. Please keep in mind though, that because Gateway exists to “Live for Christ, Grow in Christ, and Serve like Christ,” it is essential that people seeking to volunteer must first be committed to that end. Some of the opportunities to serve have requirements due to the nature of the role and its direct influence on individuals in God’s church. We look forward to helping you discover how God has wired you to Serve Like Christ.

Sunday Morning Worship Teams/ kyle@gccstl.org Prayer team Worship team vocalists and/or musicians Creative arts/media team Audio/visual/lights team Choir Drama team Set design team Communion prep team Chair set-up teams

First Impression Teams/ marcia@gccstl.org Hosts/hostesses

Indoor/outdoor greeters Welcome Desk attendants

Ushers Children’s Ministry Teams on Sundays and Wednesdays/ shari@gccstl.org Nursery caregiver Preschool assistant/teacher/event coordinator/greeter Elementary assistant/teacher/event coordinator/greeter Service club leader/assistant

Youth Ministry Teams/ josh@gccstl.org Middle school teacher/group leader/youth coach/event coordinator

High school teacher/group leader/youth coach/event coordinator

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The church was always meant to serve the community in which it finds itself. For Gateway, this is greater St. Louis—North, South, and West County. Because we desire to see people in our city experience Christ’s love firsthand, we deliberately pursue key partnerships with ministries through which to share this love. There are many needs—physical, relational, emotional, financial, and spiritual—and it is our calling to meet those needs like Christ.

Angel Tree Ministry (through Salvation Army) We invite Gateway families to adopt needy St. Louis children at Christmas time and bring gifts to church for them.

Armed Forces Care We send care packages to any Gateway family member serving in the military in the U.S. or overseas around Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, in addition to sending birthday cards and notes to help them stay connected to their church family.

Bread Basket Food Pantry We provide food, paper products, and toiletries for those in need, in our church family and our community, helping fill the shelves of greater St. Louis area food pantries.

Gateway GIVE (a Gateway initiative) Each December we distribute gift cards to our congregation to purchase supplies for Circle of Concern’s food pantry and then deliver them as a group.

High Hill Christian Camp Work Day www.highhillcamp.org We support High Hill Camp through collecting donated items, plus a yearly workday, doing major renovation projects, as well as clean-up and minor repairs, to prepare for summertime.

Rebuilding Together www.rebuildingtogether-stl.org A Gateway team comes together to repair, renovate, and restore a needy St. Louis city home on one set day each year, rain or shine, all skill levels needed.

Shiloh Family Mission www.shilohranch.org Each September a group of Gateway families heads to Shelbina, Missouri to serve at Shiloh Christian Children’s Home, doing service projects together.

S.W.E.R.V.E. (a Gateway initiative) www.gccstl.org Each year, our Gateway family SWERVEs from our normal Sunday morning worship routine, doing various service projects in our community as families.

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All Gateway staff members can be reached through the main church office at 314.821.2156 or through their email addresses (listed below).

Karl Schad, Senior Minister karl@gccstl.org (cell #314.775.7192)

Dr. Ladd Haverly, Executive Pastor ladd@gccstl.org

Kyle Shelnutt, Worship & Creative Arts Pastor kyle@gccstl.org

Shari Borders, Children’s Pastor shari@gccstl.org or gccshari@aol.com

Josh Hough, Youth Pastor josh@gccstl.org

Tom Harland, Family Pastor Intern tom@gccstl.org

Marcia Haverly, Ministry Associate marcia@gccstl.org

Ruth Dunton, Ministry Assistant office@gccstl.org

Lore Thommesen, Ministry Assistant office@gccstl.org

Gateway’s Elders for 2012:

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Bill Bensinger BJ Browning Mike Holly

Jim Kremer Dan Limbaugh Dale Lyons

Karl Schad Bruce Walden