We Are Gateway

I have found that at certain times or in certain places, I tend to act a certain way and come across as a certain type of person. Maybe you can relate. But then there’s the real me – the person I am at home, or online, by myself or with those closest to me. I wonder if I can be that person everywhere, every day. At Gateway Church we believe faith should be like that. We truly want to care for others, to genuinely love people, and to reach those in our community in meaningful ways. We want to be everywhere everyday.

I have found that at certain times or in certain places, I tend to act a certain way and come across as a certain type of person. Maybe you can relate. But then there’s the real me – the person I am at home, or online, by myself or with those closest to me. I wonder if I can be that person everywhere, every day. At Gateway Church we believe faith should be like that. We truly want to care for others, to genuinely love people, and to reach those in our community in meaningful ways. We want to be everywhere everyday.

I have found that at certain times or in certain places, I tend to act a certain way and come across as a certain type of person. Maybe you can relate. But then there’s the real me – the person I am at home, or online, by myself or with those closest to me. I wonder if I can be that person everywhere, every day. At Gateway Church we believe faith should be like that. We truly want to care for others, to genuinely love people, and to reach those in our community in meaningful ways. We want to be everywhere everyday.

Action… adventure… comedy… crime… drama… fantasy… history… horror… mystery… romance… satire… science fiction… thriller… western. Who doesn’t love a good movie? They push us, they pull us; they reach to us, they speak to us; they tell us, they touch us; they amuse us, they move us; they might even change us. Being at the movies is something we’re all looking forward to.

Action… adventure… comedy… crime… drama… fantasy… history… horror… mystery… romance… satire… science fiction… thriller… western. Who doesn’t love a good movie? They push us, they pull us; they reach to us, they speak to us; they tell us, they touch us; they amuse us, they move us; they might even change us. Being at the movies is something we’re all looking forward to.

Action… adventure… comedy… crime… drama… fantasy… history… horror… mystery… romance… satire… science fiction… thriller… western. Who doesn’t love a good movie? They push us, they pull us; they reach to us, they speak to us; they tell us, they touch us; they amuse us, they move us; they might even change us. Being at the movies is something we’re all looking forward to.

Have you ever prayed? What did you say? Was it something general like “bless this food” or “give us world peace”? Or maybe it was a bit deeper, like “help me with this situation” or “help me know what to do.” Maybe lately you’ve been praying “keep us safe from this coronavirus.” Some prayers go even deeper: “God, if you’re real, let me know” or “show me the purpose for my life.” And then there are the more dangerous prayers. Have you ever prayed a dangerous prayer? “God, do a miracle in this situation because only You can.” “God, show me what I need to change.” “God, I will do whatever You want me to do.” And possibly one of the most dangerous prayers of all: “God, will you show up in my life?” What prayers would you like to pray? What prayers do you need to pray? It could change everything.

Have you ever prayed? What did you say? Was it something general like “bless this food” or “give us world peace”? Or maybe it was a bit deeper, like “help me with this situation” or “help me know what to do.” Maybe lately you’ve been praying “keep us safe from this coronavirus.” Some prayers go even deeper: “God, if you’re real, let me know” or “show me the purpose for my life.” And then there are the more dangerous prayers. Have you ever prayed a dangerous prayer? “God, do a miracle in this situation because only You can.” “God, show me what I need to change.” “God, I will do whatever You want me to do.” And possibly one of the most dangerous prayers of all: “God, will you show up in my life?” What prayers would you like to pray? What prayers do you need to pray? It could change everything.

Have you ever prayed? What did you say? Was it something general like “bless this food” or “give us world peace”? Or maybe it was a bit deeper, like “help me with this situation” or “help me know what to do.” Maybe lately you’ve been praying “keep us safe from this coronavirus.” Some prayers go even deeper: “God, if you’re real, let me know” or “show me the purpose for my life.” And then there are the more dangerous prayers. Have you ever prayed a dangerous prayer? “God, do a miracle in this situation because only You can.” “God, show me what I need to change.” “God, I will do whatever You want me to do.” And possibly one of the most dangerous prayers of all: “God, will you show up in my life?” What prayers would you like to pray? What prayers do you need to pray? It could change everything.

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it feels like many in our culture are becoming more polarized, especially with the health crisis and other issues we’ve been experiencing. We all have different opinions, and it tends to divide us. Hey, if your opinion is different than mine, then you must be wrong! So, I’ll just cancel you, write you off, and voice my opinion on social media while I’m at it. It’s so easy to organize ourselves into camps, and we end up leaving little room for others who think or feel differently than we do. We tend to give grace to ourselves all day long, but not so much to others. It sounds like we all need some grace instead of disgrace, some kindness instead of harshness, some mercy instead of cruelty. Maybe we could learn to value others’ opinions as much as our own.

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it feels like many in our culture are becoming more polarized, especially with the health crisis and other issues we’ve been experiencing. We all have different opinions, and it tends to divide us. Hey, if your opinion is different than mine, then you must be wrong! So, I’ll just cancel you, write you off, and voice my opinion on social media while I’m at it. It’s so easy to organize ourselves into camps, and we end up leaving little room for others who think or feel differently than we do. We tend to give grace to ourselves all day long, but not so much to others. It sounds like we all need some grace instead of disgrace, some kindness instead of harshness, some mercy instead of cruelty. Maybe we could learn to value others’ opinions as much as our own.

It’s a well-known fact, supported by science, and experienced by many, that worry can have negative affects on us: emotional issues like anxiety and hopelessness, relational issues like stress and strain, and physical issues ranging from heartburn to heart failure. Worry comes down to being concerned and anxious about the future, the unknown, what might happen. And lately we’ve had a lot of concern about the future, about the unknown, about what could happen. Will this health crisis decline steadily until life goes somewhat back to normal? Or will it rear its ugly head again, putting our economy, our lives and our future into a tailspin? Maybe you’ve been experiencing some worry, anxiety, stress, and related issues. Maybe you could use a renewed perspective and some life-giving encouragement too!

It’s a well-known fact, supported by science, and experienced by many, that worry can have negative affects on us: emotional issues like anxiety and hopelessness, relational issues like stress and strain, and physical issues ranging from heartburn to heart failure. Worry comes down to being concerned and anxious about the future, the unknown, what might happen. And lately we’ve had a lot of concern about the future, about the unknown, about what could happen. Will this health crisis decline steadily until life goes somewhat back to normal? Or will it rear its ugly head again, putting our economy, our lives and our future into a tailspin? Maybe you’ve been experiencing some worry, anxiety, stress, and related issues. Maybe you could use a renewed perspective and some life-giving encouragement too!

It’s a well-known fact, supported by science, and experienced by many, that worry can have negative affects on us: emotional issues like anxiety and hopelessness, relational issues like stress and strain, and physical issues ranging from heartburn to heart failure. Worry comes down to being concerned and anxious about the future, the unknown, what might happen. And lately we’ve had a lot of concern about the future, about the unknown, about what could happen. Will this health crisis decline steadily until life goes somewhat back to normal? Or will it rear its ugly head again, putting our economy, our lives and our future into a tailspin? Maybe you’ve been experiencing some worry, anxiety, stress, and related issues. Maybe you could use a renewed perspective and some life-giving encouragement too!

During the present health crisis, we’ve all been thinking about different things than we normally do. Things like, “Will there be toilet paper at the store? How long will I need to wait in line today?” Or maybe, “Will I stay free of this virus? Will my family and friends be safe?” For you it might be, “Will I lose my job? Will I lose even more than that?” Many of us may be wondering about even deeper questions like: What does all this mean? Are we in the end times? What happens when I die? Is this life all there is? Is there life after death? Is there a heaven or hell? How do I get to heaven? What’s on “the other side”? We are Gateway Church, and we invite you to join us online for a livestream experience every Sunday morning through to the end of May. We’re going to have an honest look at these questions and more. Together we will wonder about, ask about and talk about “the other side”.

During the present health crisis, we’ve all been thinking about different things than we normally do. Things like, “Will there be toilet paper at the store? How long will I need to wait in line today?” Or maybe, “Will I stay free of this virus? Will my family and friends be safe?” For you it might be, “Will I lose my job? Will I lose even more than that?” Many of us may be wondering about even deeper questions like: What does all this mean? Are we in the end times? What happens when I die? Is this life all there is? Is there life after death? Is there a heaven or hell? How do I get to heaven? What’s on “the other side”? We are Gateway Church, and we invite you to join us online for a livestream experience every Sunday morning through to the end of May. We’re going to have an honest look at these questions and more. Together we will wonder about, ask about and talk about “the other side”.

During the present health crisis, we’ve all been thinking about different things than we normally do. Things like, “Will there be toilet paper at the store? How long will I need to wait in line today?” Or maybe, “Will I stay free of this virus? Will my family and friends be safe?” For you it might be, “Will I lose my job? Will I lose even more than that?” Many of us may be wondering about even deeper questions like: What does all this mean? Are we in the end times? What happens when I die? Is this life all there is? Is there life after death? Is there a heaven or hell? How do I get to heaven? What’s on “the other side”? We are Gateway Church, and we invite you to join us online for a livestream experience every Sunday morning through to the end of May. We’re going to have an honest look at these questions and more. Together we will wonder about, ask about and talk about “the other side”.

During the present health crisis, we’ve all been thinking about different things than we normally do. Things like, “Will there be toilet paper at the store? How long will I need to wait in line today?” Or maybe, “Will I stay free of this virus? Will my family and friends be safe?” For you it might be, “Will I lose my job? Will I lose even more than that?” Many of us may be wondering about even deeper questions like: What does all this mean? Are we in the end times? What happens when I die? Is this life all there is? Is there life after death? Is there a heaven or hell? How do I get to heaven? What’s on “the other side”? We are Gateway Church, and we invite you to join us online for a livestream experience every Sunday morning through to the end of May. We’re going to have an honest look at these questions and more. Together we will wonder about, ask about and talk about “the other side”.

During the present health crisis, we’ve all been thinking about different things than we normally do. Things like, “Will there be toilet paper at the store? How long will I need to wait in line today?” Or maybe, “Will I stay free of this virus? Will my family and friends be safe?” For you it might be, “Will I lose my job? Will I lose even more than that?” Many of us may be wondering about even deeper questions like: What does all this mean? Are we in the end times? What happens when I die? Is this life all there is? Is there life after death? Is there a heaven or hell? How do I get to heaven? What’s on “the other side”? We are Gateway Church, and we invite you to join us online for a livestream experience every Sunday morning through to the end of May. We’re going to have an honest look at these questions and more. Together we will wonder about, ask about and talk about “the other side”.