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Page 1: Gateway Magazine Issue 13 -  Winter/Spring 2015

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

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WHEN

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WWW.WATOTO.COM

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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.

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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

V I S I T G A T E W A Y . A C / / 3

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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

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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

FB.COM/GATEWAYALLIANCECHURCHGATEWAY.AC

VIMEO.COM/GATEWAYEDMONTONTWITTER.COM/GAC_EDMONTON

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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.

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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

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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

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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

[email protected] and

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]

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MILESTONES

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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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