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Service Times
Sunday
9:30 A.M. LifeGroups & Sunday School
10:45 A.M. Morning Worship
3:30 P.M. Spanish Worship
6:30 P.M. Evening Worship
Wednesday
3:30 P.M. Teen Outreach
7:00 P.M. Awana Kids Club
Teen Worship
Adult Bible Study
experience family grow faith discover purpose
Here at Gateway, we desire to be a people
passionate in our love for the Lord and for
others. We are excited to worship with you
today, and we sincerely hope that you will
feel welcomed and at home.
Unsure of where to go? Need a little more
information? Please stop by our Welcome
Center in the church foyer, and one of our
volunteers will be happy to help. If you’re a
first-time guest, please let them know so you
can fill out a registration form and receive a
free gift.
Welcome Guests
Contact Information gatewayfwbchurch.com
757.499.9686
Gateway Free Will
@GatewayChurchVB
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Sept. 6 Promotion Sunday and Labor Day Picnic
9:30 a.m. — All students will go to their regularly scheduled Sunday School
classrooms. If your child’s 2015-2016 grade requires a class promotion, their
teachers will walk them to their new classrooms. Parents, please keep this in
mind when picking up your children from Children’s church after the
morning service.
5:00-7:00 p.m. —Bring your family, friends, a potluck meal, and some lawn
chairs for our annual Labor Day Picnic. Paper products and drinks will be
provided. Make plans to stay for the men’s softball game after the meal.
Sept. 13 Grandparents Day
10:45 a.m. — Join us in honoring Gateway’s grandparents. At the conclusion
of the service, we will have a special prayer of dedication for those
grandparents who want to participate. Please contact the church office to
register.
Sept. 20 Friend Day
Bring a friend to LifeGroup and Worship, followed by Sunday lunch with all
your church family and our guests in the gym.
Brent Patrick Pastor
Chip Henley Associate Pastor
Missions, Outreach, & Member Care [email protected]
Brian Cory
Church Administrator Awana
David Postlewaite Worship Leader
Music Director [email protected]
Bob & Dawn Freeman
Student Ministry [email protected]
Ernie & Eva Jo Dove
Senior Adult Ministry [email protected]
Sam Postlewaite
Administrator Gateway Christian Academy
Jeff Postlewaite High School Principal/Media
Erik Garcia Spanish Ministry Leader
Staff
September Calendar
G-Sept. 7 Willing Workers/Marriage Foundations
R-Sept. 14 Companions/Truth Seekers
O-Sept. 21 2Gether/Single Focus
W-Sept. 28 Home Builders/Disciples
Outreach
Solomon says it best when he says, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” We are all geared to recognize and participate in the different seasons of life: fall, winter, spring, summer. The start of school for that kindergarten student or that college freshman, the moving of a family to a different location, and the retirement from employment are all seasons of life. Such seasons of life are just a part of who we are and what happens to us in our journey.
But perhaps today, your journey of life is a struggle, and you could honestly use a new beginning and a fresh start. Poor decisions of the past have left you uncertain of where you stand with the Lord. Circumstances beyond your control have left you empty and discouraged. Just the rat race of life has left you frustrated and wondering where things are going to go from here. Thankfully, the Lord says in 1 Peter 5:7 to cast all of our care upon Him, for He cares for us! As the songwriter tells us, "Turn your eyes upon Jesus; look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”
Furthermore, maybe you know a friend, a co-worker, or a neighbor that also fits the description(s) above. Do them a favor and invite them to come to church with you. Friend Day is set for Sunday, September 20, and it is the perfect day for you to help them find that new season—that new beginning in their life— by giving their life to Christ in salvation and commitment to living for Him. Asking that person to attend Friend Day with you may be a turning point in their lives. Don’t miss out on what God wants to do in and through you to make a difference.
Friend Day at Gateway is going to be an awesome day! I count on you to be here, and someone you know is counting on you to ask them!
Connect with Pastor
Pastor Brent
I can't believe all that's happened in the last few weeks. Kevin and Beth have moved to Virginia, we met with CEF about starting a Good News Club in a Portsmouth school as soon as this fall, we had new launch members join our team, and we have formed a strong relationship with a few local pastors in Portsmouth. One church is even allowing us to use their facility rent free during the week for meetings and get-togethers.
Pray for wisdom concerning CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship). At this point, there is not a good news club meeting in any Portsmouth school, and we are the only city in Eastern VA that does not have one.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. We need to raise about $21K more in launch funding, but we've met our monthly goals. We have 768 prayer partners, we're hoping to soon have 1,000 people praying for our launch.
Marc & Casie Neppl
Do you Believe?
Bring a lawn chair and a
neighbor or friend to this
evangelistic outreach using
the powerful tool of film.
The event is free. Due to
thematic elements, we
recommend that children
12 and under do not
attend. Popcorn, water,
and childcare will be
provided.
September Day Trip: Mount Vernon
On September 15, seniors will enjoy and all day trip to Mount Vernon.
The group will leave the church at 7:30 a.m. and will return around
6:00 p.m. Cost is $25 plus money for meals. Please sign-up at the
Welcome Center or see Eva Jo Dove for more information.
Saints Alive
Fellowship Dinner
Sept. 4,18, & Oct. 2
4:00 pm | Social Hall
Men’s Prayer
Meeting
Monday, Sept. 14
8:00 pm | auditorium
October 8: Southern Gospel Singing Sign up at the Welcome Center by Sept. 8 for your chance to enjoy an evening of music at the Sandler Center from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $35. A deposit of $15 must be paid when you register.
Our Junior Class Yard Sale will be
held September 19 at Mount
Trashmore, and we need your
donations throughout the summer to
make it a great success. Contact the
church or school office for more
information on drop-off or pickup
services.
Wednesday Visitation 3:30-6:30 pm
Bring money for dinner &
plan to stay afterwards for
youth Bible study.
GCA Volleyball & Soccer
Home Games
Sept. 17, 22, 24, 29 & Oct. 1
Away Games
Sept. 1,10,11,14,18 & Oct. 2
Check gatewaycrusaders.com for game times
and addresses to away games.
Orientation Sept. 3|6:00 K3-5th|7:00 6th-12th
School Begins Sept. 8
GCA Tailgating Games
Sept. 25
September 12 9:30-5:30
Stop by the Welcome Center to
purchase your $20 ticket for a one
day women’s event with Beth Moore at Kempsville Presbyterian Church. There
are a limited number of tickets, so please do not delay! A bus will leave
Gateway at 9:30; please bring money for lunch at a nearby restaurant..
One Day Event
Open Gym Nights
Each Monday Night at 8:30
Gateway Gymnasium
GOLF TOURNAMENT
All golfers are invited to a Two Man Best Ball
Tournament on Sept. 19 at Cypress Creek Golf Club
in Smithfield, Va. Get your partner and get ready for a
shotgun start at noon. Entry Fee is $45.00. You may
register at the Welcome Center until September 12
and pick up complete tournament information.
Sept. 2 Back to School Bash
during our regular
Wednesday evening
service
Sept. 30 Park-n-Pizza
3:30-6:30 pm
Cost is $3.
All Ladies Invited
Our Pastor’s wife
would like to invite
the Gateway ladies to
the parsonage for our
annual t ime of
fellowship around the
campfire. Bring your
favorite soup or a
dessert to share.
Details are being finalized on Gateway’s first local
Medical Clinic Outreach. Mark your calendars now
so you can be involved on October 9.
Prayer Needs Sundays 9:30 A.M.
Single Focus C204 College & Singles [email protected] 2Gether C203 Young Married Couples [email protected] Marriage Foundations C202 Establishing Families and Raising Kids [email protected] Home Builders C201 Singles and Couples with Kids & Teens [email protected] Companions C106 Couples with College-aged Children [email protected] St. John’s C101 Senior Adults Truth Seekers C104 Open to all Adults [email protected] Disciples Chapel Open to all Adults [email protected] Willing Workers Aud. Open to all Adults [email protected]
Located in the Church Building
Nurseries Church Building Birth-18 months 18-36 months 3 yrs-5th grade Elementary Building Classes are available by age and gender Middle School Gym Building Students meet in the upstairs room to the left High School Gym Building Students meet upstairs in the main room for all extracurricular student activity
to Jackie Murphy and family in the loss of their sister Judy Jerome
In Christian Sympathy
War Room Auditorium
Join Pastor Patrick as he begins a Bible study on the importance and power of prayer
Deeper Roots Young Adults at the home of J. Postlewaite
All young adults welcome
Located in the Church Building
Wednesdays
7:00 P.M.
Located in the Gym Building
Students Grades 6-12
Student Ministries Director:
Bob Freeman
Church Family the Banks family, Maurice & Nora Brimer, Mary
Brooks, Rodney Buschman, Mildred Deckner,
Norma Haddaway, Hank Horton, Richard
Kampmann, Shelby Kinder, Jodi Lewis, Blanche
Peele, Ruth Piercy, Lloyd Short, Betty Sullivan,
Kathy Thompson
Relatives/Friends Linda Bailey’s husband Wayne; Sue Buschman’s
sister Hilda Crowder; Calvin Coghill’s father; Eva Jo
Dove’s brothers Neil, George, and Calvin; Jerry
Endres’ relative Wes Thomas; Dawn Freeman’s
cousin Brian; Bernard Goldsmith’s mother Lillian
and friend Carl Williams; Greg Holestin’s sister
Candice Redman; Kristin Holestin’s aunt Dorcas
Miller; home missionary helpers to Erie, PA Austin
Drakulic; Lynn Lawrence’s sister-in-law Kelly
Lawrence; Tina Marquez’s mother Loretta Barner;
Sam Postlewaite’s neighbor Cecil Sanie and cousin
Wayne Patton; Bob Rice’s uncle Loren Rice; Julie
Schlicht’s mother; Elaine Williams’ co-worker Tony
Parker; Barbara Woolridge’s parents
Important September Meetings
GCA Committee| September 9
General Board | September 16
to Jackie and Christin Fingelton on the birth of their son, Dylan Robert
Budget Report
July Total Offering $45,649.63
Tithes $39,179.33
Missions $4,603.22
Renovation $440.00
Other $1,427.08
Monthly Budget Needed $43,750.00
Renovation to Date $427,860.50 (86%)
CONGRATULATIONS
Puggles 2 yrs.
Cubbies 3-4 yrs.
Sparks K5-Grade 2
TnT Grades 3-5
Awana Director: Brian Cory
Located in the Elem. Building
