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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2014

COMMENTS

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WELCOME FEEDBACK GATEWAY PEOPLE TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD OUTREACH

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WHOLE IN ONE

When single parent families are in need … we play golf!

F E AT U R E S

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UNDER COVER

Meet the three men joining Gateway’s team of elders.

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The new app designed to revolutionize the way we do church.

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OPEN HOUSE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ACTIVITIES SONG STORY PROFILE – KYLE KENNEDY

At home with a purpose

BLOOPER REEL

Gateway pastors share their favorite pulpit blunders.

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to see it when it’s ready. However, what I love most about all this is that the church is leading the way.

It’s been a long time (probably hundreds of years) since the church was at the center of art and music and literature and poetry. When “Ode to Joy” was a pop song in its day, things were different and the church played

WELCOME to GATEWAY LIFE we’re moving into, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” is playing in the background and it reminds me of the unparalleled privilege we have to live at this time in life. Advances in medicine, science, technology, and other innovations have turned the landscape of what could be from small possibilities to huge opportunities.

What you may not know is that Gateway is playing an innovative role in creating a new online tool that will change the landscape of discipleship and learning as we know it today. It’s called myGateway.

This tool will be introduced in phases. The initial two phases, which THINKING ABOUT THE SEASON

gateway life gatewaylifemag.com David Smith, Thomas Miller, Senior Pastoral Oversight Lawrence Swicegood, Editor-in-Chief project management Tracey Wilson

you can read more about on page 10, will familiarize you with the tool and how it works—but the really cool part comes after that. The third phase will introduce a personalized learning plan designed for your development as a believer.

This phase of myGateway has already been in development for two years. Thousands of man-hours have gone into the research to design and build its learning experiences. It’s coming together so well that the rest of the online-learning world is waiting with bated breath for this release. It’s a truly unique expression—the likes of which haven’t ever been attempted.

It excites me that it’s on the leading edge of innovation. No one else is doing it quite like we are—not Toyota, not Johnson & Johnson, not even the U. S. government. In fact, they all want editorial Stacy Burnett, Managing Editor Daniel Hopkins, Senior Writer/Editor Shea Tellefsen, Staff Writer/Editor Katie Smith, Staff Writer Georgette Shuler, Copy Editor Zachary Richmond, Copy Editor

“GATEWAY IS PLAYING AN INNOVATIVE ROLE IN CREATING A NEW ONLINE TOOL THAT WILL CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE OF DISCIPLESHIP AND LEARNING AS WE KNOW IT TODAY.” a far more pivotal role in the creation and direction of all the arts. Well, my fellow believers, count yourselves a privileged part of the innovative community that’s once again at the forefront of an invention that could very well change discipleship, learning, and even Western Christianity as we know it today.

ALLAN KELSEY Associate Senior Pastor

art Shane Dennehey, Creative Director Kiki Thompson, Art Director/Designer Megan White, Tim Lautensack, Designers Katrina Sirmon, Production Designer photography Cory Hale

Gateway is committed to seeing every person BELIEVING in Jesus, BELONGING to family, BECOMING a disciple, and BUILDING His kingdom.

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For Gateway’s complete mission statement, visit mission.gatewaypeople.com.

HIGH FIVE

FEEDBACK ON THE 2014 GATEWAY STUDENT CONFERENCE:

“THE BEST WEEK

OF MY LIFE!

- @__littlebit7

Two of my kids went and my husband volunteered. They all say it was an awesome time and can’t wait for next year!

- Shannon Pearce

Y’ALL ROCKED IT! THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS DEFINITELY IN THE HOUSE! - Carole Brown Young

PURE GODLY AWESOMENESS! So glad my daughter was a part of this event.

We’re planning for 2015!

- Kim Moore Gamsjager

WOW! I WISH I WAS A KID AGAIN, OR I SHOULD SAY, WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THE LORD AS A KID AND HAD THIS MINISTRY AROUND. - Debby Wasylenki

My daughter was completely enamored by His presence.

- Jennifer Killian

FAVORITE ARTICLE IN THE AUGUST ISSUE?

THE WHOLE ISSUE WAS INCREDIBLE. EACH STORY WAS SO POWERFUL THAT I COULDN’T POSSIBLY PICK A FAVORITE! - Julie Kieschnick

ON GATEWAY’S GUIDE TO GROWING UP IN CHURCH IN THE ’80S AND ’90S:

“Remember When” in #GatewayLife is an awesome throwback. McGee and Me & Amy Grant were my childhood!

- @OddreyWells

The best thing ever!

- songbird217

I remember! I just loved all the McGee and Me and Psalty Kids’ Praise!

- Ollie Harrell

DO I SPY PSALTY? - @karijobe

ETHAN FISHER

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WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? The President of the United States.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? I once ripped the bottom of my pants trying to stay on an escalator longer than my brother and sisters. Needless to say, I won!

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE? Worship, R&B, … anything but country.

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE? When someone drips water on the floor, and I step in it barefoot.

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST FASCINATING? How much love makes a difference in a person's life.

Love Pastor Josh Briscoe’s story—the faith and belief that he and his wife had.

- Jessica Wall

GOTTA LOVE MICHAEL JR. SO GLAD HE WILL BE AT GATEWAY. - Rhonda Arrington

All responses taken from Gateway Church social media. Send us feedback on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or email us at life@gatewaypeople.com.

OUR VISION is to see people saved, healed, set free, discipled, equipped, empowered, and serving.

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Groups Block Party Southlake

Single Parent Families Back 2 School

Groups Block Party Southlake

Wacky Week Frisco

Single Parent Families Back 2 School

Single Parent Families Back 2 School

Gateway Student Conference

Gateway Student Conference

Wacky Week Frisco

Wacky Week Frisco

Gateway Student Conference

Tell Me Something Good

WANT TO TELL US SOMETHING GOOD?

Send your stories and testimonies to life@gatewaypeople.com.

At Gateway, we believe prayer is essential to a believer’s life. And we also believe that when we join together in prayer, something powerful happens and people’s lives begin to change. So far this year, Gateway’s Prayer and Intercession Ministry has received more than 10,000 prayer requests and each one has been prayed for individually.

Here are just a few prayer testimonies.

“My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was given only a few months to live. We prayed and asked for prayer from Gateway. During what the doctor said would be his last days, we found out that his cancer is in remission and his blood work showed no signs of cancer!” >> Shawna Garza

“Recently after a Mix56 service, I had a child come up to me and say that during altar ministry he felt like God spoke to him and told him to have Pastor Josh pray for his fractured wrist. I began to pray in the name of Jesus for God to supernaturally heal his arm. While I was praying, he started moving his fingers, then his wrist. Afterward, he took the cast off and moved his wrist all around. I asked him if the pain was gone and he said it was.

He was healed!” >> Pastor Joshua Blount

“I requested prayer for my mother who had suffered three cardiac arrests, was in a coma, and was not expected to survive. Brain damage was probable if she survived. Well,

my mother woke up with no brain damage and has completely recovered. Doctors said they’ve never seen anybody recover from this situation so quickly and without any permanent problems. Praise God!” >> John

quickly. The doctors say that it is a miracle for a baby in his condition to be recovering this fast.” >> Lesya

We received 9500 prayer requests from January 1 to May 9, 2014:

“I asked for prayer for finances or work because I was thinking about leaving my current career to go into another field, but I wasn’t sure. God sent me the message I needed! The day that I received an email from Gateway that the prayer team was praying for me, I received a call from a lady needing my services.

The transaction we are now working on will pay me more in the next month than I made all of last year. Thank you so much for your prayers; God is great!” >> Jeff

“I asked for prayer for my cousin’s baby, who was born prematurely and could not breathe on his own.

The next week, he was taken off the machine and began breathing without help. He will stay in the hospital a while longer but he is improving

For more information on Gateway’s Prayer & Intercession Ministry or to submit a prayer request, visit prayer.gatewaypeople.com.

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O utreach

Gateway Church has the opportunity to impact our communities in a big way, and on Monday, September 15, we’ll do so with the Single Parent Families Golf Classic, a fundraiser for Gateway’s Single Parent Families ministry. With so many societal problems stemming from issues related to broken families, we see this as one of the most important things we do.

Last year’s event welcomed 110 golfers and raised more than $33,000.

So put on your loudest pair of golf pants, get your clubs out, and check out all the ways Gateway helped single parent families in 2013.

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Gateway provided 12,867 meals to single parents & their children.

2,364 kids regularly attended InfinitiYouth, a ministry specially designed for single parent households.

11 single parents were accepted into the Educational Support Program for single parents desiring to obtain a college degree.

815 single parents participated in Gateway’s Life After Breakup class, which ministers to people going through divorce.

4 single parents are continuing in the program and pursuing postgraduate degrees.

231 single parents completed the U-University identity and lifeplanning class.

Through Embrace Grace’s two large baby showers, more than 2,000 gifts were given to young moms.

93 young mothers completed the Embrace Grace program, which provides help to unwed mothers with unplanned pregnancies.

More than 100 single parent families participated in our “2013 Staycation,” during which more than 40 families created family mission statements.

440 children of single parents were given a school-supply shopping spree at a local Target store through our annual Back 2 School event.

741 children received Christmas gifts through gift cards donated to Gateway’s Single Parent Families ministry.

Gateway threw a massive Christmas party for the children of single parents.

Children of single parents were able to select from 500 wrapped gifts to give to their parents.

To play in the Single Parent Families Golf Classic, register at golfforegrants.com. There is a $150 entry fee, which includes: • 18 holes of golf (cart provided)

• Breakfast and lunch

• A $100 voucher at Callaway Golf Company

• 2 beverages ...

And more!

For more information, email golfclassic@ gatewaypeople.com.

If you’re interested in getting involved with Single Parent Families, visit spf.gatewaypeople.com.

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KENNETH FAMBRO

UNDER

COVER Meet the three men joining Gateway’s team of elders

NELSON MITCHELL

TRA WILLBANKS

by KATIE SMITH

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KENNETH FAMBRO TO SAY GATEWAY IS A LARGE CHURCH is an understatement.

With more than 36,000 active members and 5,500 volunteers, Gateway is constantly brimming with activity.

So how do we maintain the vision of the church with so much going on? Who provides the spiritual covering for the flocks of people walking through our doors each week? Who oversees and backs up the teaching of sound doctrine and helps equip believers behind the scenes to live for Jesus Christ? The job is difficult but the answer is simple: Gateway’s team of elders.

God knew that no one man, as amazing and versatile as he may be, could do all that. So God called for elders, asking pastors to appoint trustworthy, blameless, God-fearing men to “Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly” (1 Peter 5:2, NKJV). The sheep are well taken care of when the shepherd has others on whom he can rely.

The elders at Gateway meet regularly to pray and discuss policy decisions, ministries, direction, and anything else that affects the church as a whole. No decision is acted upon unless they unanimously agree. Without these principled, humble men leading, Gateway would not be the place it is today. We are privileged to have 16 seasoned believers (both staff and nonstaff ), including Pastor Robert, serving the people of Gateway in this capacity. You may have heard Pastor Robert mention most of the elders by name, and we’ve even had a chance to hear some of them share from the platform, but there are three who have been appointed in recent months who you may not know yet.

Using 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 as character guideposts, Kenneth Fambro, Nelson Mitchell, and Tra Willbanks—all nonstaff elders—will serve the people of Gateway and its vision. Here’s a little more about them.

“THE WITHOUT SHEEP THESE ARE WELL PRINCIPLED, HUMBLE TAKEN CARE MENOF LEADING, WHEN THE GATEWAY SHEPHERD WOULD HAS OTHERS NOT BE ON THE WHOM PLACE HE CAN IT ISRELY.” TODAY.

To learn more about all of our elders, visit bios.gatewaypeople.com.

Kenneth Fambro, his wife Irini, and their two kids started attending Gateway eight years ago and have since seen incredible change in their lives. They came to Gateway hungry for more of God and through various ministries and Pastor Robert’s messages, the Holy Spirit opened their eyes to things like fully living in the Spirit, taking a Sabbath, and ministering beyond Sunday. “Now I see God in worship, in the numbers, in the details, and in the teachings as well as in the hard decisions,” Kenneth says. Outside of Gateway, Kenneth is the vice president of development at Integrated Real Estate.

NELSON MITCHELL Nelson Mitchell, president of History Maker Homes, understands the power of equipping God’s people with the knowledge of God’s presence, generosity, and joy.

Eight years ago, he and his family were searching for a church. When they walked into Gateway, they knew they were home. They’ve experienced immense spiritual growth, which they believe is a direct result of God’s hand on Gateway’s obedience to equip people to be successful Christ-followers. “The message and spirit of generosity at Gateway has challenged me and given me greater levels of joy and understanding about giving and loving people,” he says.

TRA WILLBANKS Parents to seven children, Tra Willbanks and his wife Shelly have been attending Gateway since 2006. They knew Gateway was home when they picked up their kids from children’s ministry and saw the teachers praying over them. Tra and Shelly have watched their children come to know Jesus better. “All three of our boys have been saved while attending Gateway,” he says. Through Pastor Robert’s teaching, Tra and his family have experienced the Holy Spirit impact every area of their lives, from parenting to business to marriage.

We’re pleased to have these godly men serving God with us here at Gateway! GL

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THE NEW APP DESIGNED TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY WE DO CHURCH

by DANIEL HOPKINS — WHEN JASON WENELL BOARDED

a Sun Country

Airlines Flight on Monday, November 4, he had Gateway Church in his lapel pocket. Jason took his seat in the crowded cabin and reached for his phone, habitually opening the beta version of the myGateway app. He, along with the Spiritual Life Technology Team, led by Pastor Shawn Ring, had been working around the clock for two years to create a new app and website that would revolutionize the way we engage with church. •

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A plane and a prayer.

• The woman next to him was talkative and when she learned he worked for Gateway, she shared about her son who had been a Christian but left the faith. She asked Jason for prayer and he agreed. As the plane landed, Jason typed a message into the myGateway app and told her he’d have other staff members praying for her as well. Then, something amazing began to happen: his phone began chiming as the app alerted him of all the people who’d been praying for her son. He showed her the messages and tears filled her eyes. Other passengers noticed the commotion and asked what was going on, and Jason was able to share about the app and about Gateway Church. Instead of bringing them to church, he brought the church to them—and that’s exactly what myGateway is designed to do. “myGateway extends my church family and everything I do at church into my rhythm of life,” says Pastor Shawn.

In other words, it becomes a part of your daily life—not just when you’re at church—and it provides you with community, engagement, and spiritual growth.

It helps pastors build teachings around the needs and interests of the people in the congregation and it helps myGateway to know what inspires you.

3. Spiritual Growth

Each time you use myGateway, it records your likes and interests so it can help support you in your spiritual growth and recommend your next steps for continued growth. “It’s a system that can take a snapshot of you and then place you on a path of learning,” says Pastor Shawn.

“MYGATEWAY EXTENDS MY CHURCH FAMILY AND EVERYTHING I DO AT CHURCH INTO MY RHYTHM OF LIFE”

1. Community

In John 4, Jesus encounters a woman at a well where she draws water every day. He asks her to draw water for Him and He introduces the kingdom of God to her. All of this happens while the woman goes about her daily routine. In the same way, myGateway is designed to become a part of your daily life, and it does so through community. It offers a place for you to join groups, share prayer requests and discussions, offer prayer, and much more. Every time you open the app, you’re rejoining your community. Church stops being limited to Sundays and becomes a daily thing.

2. Engagement

myGateway opens a channel for engagement that will make it easy to receive pastoral care and mentorship from pastors and leaders in the church any time, day or night. It can be as simple as reading text or watching a brief video posted by a pastor and clicking a button that indicates you’ve been inspired. This does two things:

The power of the church, everywhere.

This is just the beginning of what myGateway can do for you, and the starting point is easy and fun. Simply download the free myGateway app onto your Apple or Android device, or visit the website at mygateway.gatewaypeople.com and begin connecting with people and groups just like you would on other social media networks. What sets myGateway apart is this: “Pastors have played a huge role in this project, working in close collaboration with our technology experts,” says Pastor Shawn. “What that’s done is yielded ministry-focused tools.”

However, it won’t just be pastors working behind the scenes. More than a thousand volunteers will be equipped to engage with users.

Through myGateway, you’ll open up a world of community and engagement and set yourself on a path of spiritual growth. And the next time you get on a plane, walk into your coffee shop or go about your daily routine, you’ll have Gateway Church in your pocket as well. GL

To learn more about volunteering with myGateway, email mygateway@gatewaypeople.com or follow us at twitter.com/mygatewaypeople.

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How can I be a part of this?

by DANIEL HOPKINS

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uke and Lindsey Beasley were an hour into the search for their first home as their real estate agent led them to a house in Euless. They had saved up for a down payment and all that was left to do was find the perfect place. Considering it was a seller’s market, they expected it to be a difficult process; however, the way they would come across their house would be nothing short of miraculous.

They saw a few less-than-beautiful homes during their first few stops. But when they came to this house in Euless, it seemed perfect. The more time they spent meandering across the wood floors in the house, the more they fell in love with it. It didn’t hurt that there was a saltwater pool in the backyard and just past that, a large, well-used tree house decked out with twinkle lights. Lindsey envisioned her future children—both biological and foster—playing in the backyard.

The first two years of Luke and Lindsey’s marriage were spent in the mission field working with AIDS orphans in Zambia. Their hearts were broken for orphans abroad and back home in the United States. When they returned to Texas in 2012, they felt God calling them to become foster parents. Lindsey knew in her heart this house would be home for her family. As they left, they noticed a garage sale next door. Lindsey walked over to introduce herself to the neighbors and find out more about the neighborhood. They turned out to be close friends with the sellers and had lived next door to them for more than 20 years.

“There’s even a gate in the backyard that connects the two houses,” says Lindsey. “They’re those kind of friends.”

Everything was so positive, but there was one problem: it was out of their price range.

Months before they began their home search, when they started saving for a down payment, they prayed separately for the amount of money they should save.

Remarkably, God gave them the exact same number.

Months went by, their savings grew, and in May a friend called. The friend said the Lord told him to give Luke and Lindsey $4,000, which was, to the dollar, the amount they had left to save. That’s when their search led them to their dream home in Euless.

The realtor suggested they look at more houses, but none of the others compared. Then he said, “You guys really liked that house; it’s worth a second look.” After a few phone calls, the owners were happy to step out to accommodate the Beasley’s request for a second viewing

that same day. When they returned, they noticed the garage sale was still going on next door. They walked in again and Lindsey had an idea. “I told Luke and the realtor, ‘I bet you anything the owners are at that garage sale,’” she says.

She walked over and, sure enough, there were the sellers, Bobby and Donna. “Their house had crosses hanging on the walls and Bibles were out in the open, so I knew they were Christians,” she says. “I cut right to the chase and told them, ‘We want to move into a home that feels homey, comfortable, and welcoming to children, because we feel that the Lord has called us to be foster parents.’”

Immediately, tears welled up in Donna’s eyes and she replied, “We moved into this home 20 years ago because God told us to be foster parents.” Lindsey’s vision of foster kids playing in the backyard tree house had already been a reality for 20 years. Everything about the house seemed so timely and perfect—there was just that issue of the price.

The Beasleys decided to send in a low offer anyway.

When they did Lindsey felt led to include a letter explaining that they couldn’t afford the full asking price and how she envisioned the house being used for her future foster children. She wrote, “I understand that your home is worth more than what we’re able to offer, and if you end up choosing another offer, God bless you. I know God has the right buyer for you.”

“We moved into this home 20 years ago because God told us to be foster parents.”

Later that day, their realtor contacted them with even better news than expected. The sellers not only lowered the price of the house, but they paid a huge chunk of the Beasleys’ down payment. And to top it off, they left lawn equipment, patio furniture, a freezer, and, because they had been foster parents, the home was fully set up to pass state regulations for a foster care home.

In the end, it was more than just a real estate sale. It was about a home with a purpose. And during that transaction, Bobby and Donna realized it was as if the home was built for a specific reason. “I feel like this home’s purpose is to love foster kids,” says Donna. “We’re just transitioning it to the next couple with that calling.” GL

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PASTOR ROBERT

One of my all-time favorite bloopers happened years ago when we held weekend services at World of Learning Daycare Center, on Timberline across from Grapevine High School. It was a church on the weekends and a daycare during the week, so there were a lot of dirty diapers. We would walk in the building on the weekend, and because they changed the babies in the bathrooms all week, it smelled. During one of our weekend services, I was attempting to share with the congregation that this was not our permanent home and not where we were going to stay. I explained that we were like a hole-in-the-wall restaurant right now—a bad building, a bad location, but great food. I said, “As a matter of fact, many of you don’t know this, but I get here before all of you and that smell you smell in the bathrooms is me.” Now, what I meant was that I took air freshener and sprayed it around the building, but I forgot to mention the air freshener.

PASTOR DAVID SMITH

I started traveling in a rock-and-roll band in the ‘70s. Two members of our band, Bob and Jayne Ferrell, performed at a big Baptist church on Easter Sunday morning. The service was being recorded and broadcast on television.

As Bob began setting up a song, he talked about how the enemy comes against you and tries to hurt you. He tried to say, “When Satan starts throwing those fiery darts at you …,” but he stumbled through the phrase and accidentally said, “diery farts.” Everyone started laughing so hard that Bob never really got the congregation back on track.

I still give Bob a hard time about it today.

PASTOR JELANI LEWIS

During some pretty crazy weather last year, I was doing oversight at the Frisco Campus. One of the things I like to do is encourage people to greet each other by saying something funny like, “Hey, you look better than you did last week.” This particular weekend, because the weather was so crazy, I had people greet each other by saying, “Welcome to this erratic Texas weather.” At the 10:45 am service, one of our elders, Steve Dulin, came to the service with his family. Anytime one of the elders comes to visit, I want to make sure I get everything right. I was a little nervous, so I accidentally had people greet each other by saying, “Welcome to this erotic Texas weather.” When I said “erotic,” everyone burst into laughter, and I was embarrassed. It was a humbling and humorous moment.

PASTOR MARK JOBE

I administrated a youth camp for more than two decades, and during one camp, some of the junior high students decided to do a special dance. Each of the dancers stood in front of the stage holding a lit candle because the theme of the song was “light of the world.” All of a sudden, here comes this big, scary-looking man running down the aisle.

He ran in front of the students and blew their candles out.

They were terrified until we realized it was the building maintenance guy. He was under strict orders to not allow any candles in the auditorium, but he failed to tell anyone.

Half of those kids are probably going through freedom ministry now just because of that maintenance guy! GL

PASTOR TIM ROSS

I come from a heavy Pentecostal background, and one time I was in a service and the preacher began giving an exhortation. This one guy in the congregation became so excited that he started running up, down, and around the aisles shouting. When he got up to the front, he went to turn down the middle aisle toward the back of the auditorium, but he overshot his turn and went crashing into the front few rows. It was like when a basketball player dives into the crowd for a ball. He finally came to a stop in the fifth row with his legs dangling in the air. The preacher didn’t know what to do, so he just kept on preaching as if nothing happened.

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Announcements

WHAT’S HAPPENING

GATEWAY FRISCO

CATCH THE VISION | MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Thursday, Sept 4 | 6:30 pm | Lobby Saturday, Oct 4 | 9:00 am | Lobby

Our Catch the Vision class connects you to Gateway Church and explains our purpose, values, and history as well as our vision for the future! Register at ctv.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Stefanie Urquidez, 817.328.2074, ctvfrs@gatewaypeople.com

BABY DEDICATION SERVICES

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Financial Peace University will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!

Register at generouslife.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Yoana Sampayo, 817.522.7428, generouslife@gatewaypeople.com

GUEST EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Sept 6–7 | Prior to All Weekend Services | Auditorium

Saturday, Sept 20 | 4:00 pm | Classroom B

If you’d like to dedicate your child to the Lord, register at kids.gatewaypeople. com by Monday, September 1. Space is limited! Contact: Amy Carr, 817.328.2001, kidsfrs@gatewaypeople.com

If you’ve recently joined Guest Experience or are looking to volunteer, come to our orientation to hear our vision and get connected with the right team for you!

Contact: Stefanie Urquidez, 817.328.2074, volunteerfrs@gatewaypeople.com

BLESS! SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING

GATEWAY STUDENTS VOLUNTEERS

Tuesdays, Sept 16–Nov 25 7:00 pm | Classroom 2D SLK

DADS, SONS & GUNS

Sept 20 & 27 | Rafter T. Ranch

Join us for this training for the opportunity to mentor at-risk youth at your local elementary school. Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Allie Wilke, 817.328.2088, blessmentorfrs@gatewaypeople.com

This adventure for dads and sons includes paintball, skeet shooting, archery, great food, and more! Register at men.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Fedrick Bowe, 817.552.3631, men@gatewaypeople.com

GATEWAY GROUPS

CHURCHWIDE BAPTISMS

Sept 27–28 | Weekend Services | All Campuses

If you’re looking for a way to get connected and make new friends at Frisco, join a group!

Register at groups.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Kelly Hamilton, 817.552.7301, groupsfrs@gatewaypeople.com

We want to celebrate with you as you declare your decision to follow the Lord! We’ll be baptizing people after every service. Walk-ups are welcome.

Register at baptism.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Stefanie Urquidez, 817.328.2074, baptismfrs@gatewaypeople.com

CHOSEN ONES INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Sunday, Sept 7 | 12:00 pm | Classroom A

Have you felt the Lord leading you to foster or adopt a child? Join us as we explore this process together. Agency representatives will be on hand. Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, chosenones@gatewaypeople.com

GATEWAY EQUIP SESSION ONE

Mondays, Sept 8–22 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium Join us for classes about financial stewardship, bringing God into the workplace, and breaking the cycle of unhealthy family patterns. Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Alex Headrick, 817.552.7504, equipfrs@gatewaypeople.com

FOUNDATIONS OF FREEDOM

Saturdays, Sept 13–Oct 11 | 5:45 pm | Classroom B To help you become all God created you to be, we offer a powerful ministry process that begins with Foundations of Freedom.

Register at freedom.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Alex Headrick, 817.552.7504, freedomfrs@gatewaypeople.com

If you like bringing people together and helping them grow, consider leading a Gateway Group! Register at groups.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Kelly Hamilton, 817.552.7301, groupsfrs@gatewaypeople.com

ALTAR MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

Do you have a passion for prayer? We’re looking for volunteers to partner with people in prayer at the altar during weekend services. Contact: Alex Headrick, 817.552.7504, pastoralcarefrs@gatewaypeople.com

PINK MENTORING

Do you want to discover more about yourself, your potential, and your capabilities? Consider becoming part of Pink Mentoring at Frisco as a mentor or mentee.

Contact: Kelly Hamilton, 817.552.7301, pinkmentoringfrs@gatewaypeople.com

CHOCO-LATTE | A PINK NIGHT

Thursday, Oct 2 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium

GUEST EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEERS

We’re looking for volunteers to welcome all of our guests each week. There are opportunities to serve on the following teams: usher, greeter, Guest Central, Welcome Central, parking lot, and Gateway Safety Unit.

Contact: Stefanie Urquidez, 817.328.2074, volunteerfrs@gatewaypeople.com

GATEWAY GROUP LEADERS NEEDED

Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm Peters Colony Elementary

Fall Semester Begins Sept 7

Gateway Students is looking for volunteers on Wednesday nights. All you need is a passion to minister to the next generation.

Contact: Michelle Mueller, 817.552.7334, studentsfrs@gatewaypeople.com

Coffee, chocolate, and all your friends? You’ll want to come to our unique Pink Night featuring multiple speakers and a sweet After Party! Register at pink.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Kelly Hamilton, 817.552.7301, pinkfrs@gatewaypeople.com

KINGDOM ADVISORS LUNCHEON

Third Thursdays | 11:45 am | Lobby

Are you a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, banker, or real estate or mortgage professional? You’re invited to be part of our monthly luncheon.

Contact: Mashelle James, 817.552.7616, kingdomadvisors@gatewaypeople.com

AMAZING KIDS PAID POSITIONS

Join us in shaping the next generation! We have paid positions available at all campuses. Contact: Anne Hardin, 817.552.7475, kidsjobs@gatewaypeople.com

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS »» Gateway Equip | 7:00 pm WEDNESDAYS »» Gateway Students (7th–12th Graders) 7:00 pm | Auditorium SATURDAYS »» Foundations of Freedom | 5:45 pm

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Visit frs.gatewaypeople.com for the latest information.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

GATEWAY GRAND PRAIRIE

GEARING UP MEN’S NIGHT

Thursday, Sept 4 | 5:30 pm

SLK

KAIROS 2

Sept 18–19 | 9:00 am–5:30 pm

GUEST EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Sundays | 12:30 pm | Weekend Services

SLK

We’ll hear from legendary wide receiver Tim Brown and enjoy ballpark food for purchase, prizes, and worship. Register for the event and to ride the Grand Prairie bus at men.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Fedrick Bowe, 817.552.3631, men@gatewaypeople.com

Our goal for KAIROS 2 is to secure the truth about God’s heart for our identities in making us male and female and understanding sexuality as a gift from God. Register at kairos2.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Jennifer Belvin, 817.552.7481, k2@gatewaypeople.com

As our 12:30 pm service grows, we’re looking for people to volunteer as ushers, greeters, parking lot attendants, and more!

Contact: Rachel Sandefur, 972.314.9088, gxpgrp@gatewaypeople.com

SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING

THE KING’S UNIVERSITY INFO BOOTH

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 am–2:00 pm First Saturday of the Month | 9:00 am–2:00 pm People That Care Center

Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm Classroom 1C SLK Join us for this training for the opportunity to mentor at-risk youth at your local elementary school. Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, bless@gatewaypeople.com

THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

Sundays, Sept 7–28 | 9:00 am | Prayer Center

This interactive class explores the biblical foundations of what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Amanda Cheatham, 972.314.9084, equipgrp@gatewaypeople.com

FOUNDATIONS OF PRAYER & INTERCESSION

Mondays, Sept 8–Oct 6 | 7:00 pm | Prayer Center

If you want to grow in your prayer life, join us for this class! It’s also the first step if you want to serve with Gateway Prayer & Intercession.

Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Amanda Cheatham, 972.314.9084, equipgrp@gatewaypeople.com

SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES GOLF CLASSIC

Monday, Sept 15 | 8:30 am | Trophy Club Country Club

Dust off your golf clubs for our annual Golf Classic! The cost is $150 per player. All proceeds benefit Single Parent Families outreach programs. To register, visit golfforegrants.com. Contact: Kathy Boyle, 817.328.2005, golfclassic@gatewaypeople.com

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Tuesdays, Sept 16–Nov 25 | 7:00 pm Classroom 2D SLK

Financial Peace University will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!

Register at generouslife.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Yoana Sampayo, 817.522.7428, generouslife@gatewaypeople.com

MEN’S BREAKFAST & BOOK STUDY

Thursdays, Sept 18–Nov 6 | 6:30 am | Prayer Center Grand Prairie men are invited to join us as we have breakfast, pray together, and study Pastor Robert’s book, From Dream to Destiny. Register at grp.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Rachel Sandefur, 972.314.9088, mengrp@gatewaypeople.com

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Sept 20–21 | Weekend Services | Lobby

Visit our booth to learn about exciting new degree programs, including the associate of worship leadership. Contact: Angela Tranel, 817.552.7381, info@tku.edu

BLESS! LOCAL OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY

DADS, SONS & GUNS

Come use your gift to serve others and minister God’s grace to families in need at our local food pantry. PTC is located at 2129 Galveston Street in Grand Prairie. Contact: Leigh Anne Uribe, 972.262.8318, leighanne@ptccenter.org

This adventure for dads and sons includes paintball, skeet shooting, archery, great food, and more! Register at men.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Fedrick Bowe, 817.552.3631, men@gatewaypeople.com

Join us in shaping the next generation! We have paid positions available at all campuses. Contact: Anne Hardin, 817.552.7475, kidsjobs@gatewaypeople.com

Sept 20 & 27 | Rafter T. Ranch

AMAZING KIDS PAID POSITIONS

CATCH THE VISION | MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00 am | Auditorium

Our Catch the Vision class connects you to Gateway Church and explains our purpose, values, and history as well as our vision for the future! Register at ctv.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Amanda Cheatham, 972.314.9084, ctvgrp@gatewaypeople.com

GUEST EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Sunday, Sept 21 | 9:00 am | V! Lounge

Join us to find out what it takes to be a greeter, usher, parking lot attendant, and more! Contact: Rachel Sandefur, 972.314.9088, gxpgrp@gatewaypeople.com

WEEKLY EVENTS

CHURCHWIDE BAPTISMS

Sunday, Sept 28 | Weekend Services | All Campuses We want to celebrate with you as you declare your decision to follow the Lord! We’ll be baptizing people after every service. Walk-ups are welcome.

Register at baptism.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Niles Holsinger, 972.314.9087, baptismgrp@gatewaypeople.com

MONDAYS »» Pray First | 7:00 am | Prayer Center TUESDAYS »» Seven (Young Adults, 18–30) 7:00 pm | Auditorium

CHOCO-LATTE | A PINK NIGHT

Monday, Oct 6 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium

Coffee, chocolate, and all your friends? You’ll want to come to our unique Pink Night featuring multiple speakers and a sweet After Party! Register at pink.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Rachel Sandefur, 972.314.9088, pinkgrp@gatewaypeople.com

GATEWAY GROUPS

If you’re looking for a way to get connected and make new friends at Grand Prairie, join a group! Register at groups.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Rachel Sandefur, 972.314.9088, groupsgrp@gatewaypeople.com

WEDNESDAYS »» Devotional Worship and Prayer 8:00 am | Prayer Center »» Gateway Students (7th–12th Graders) 7:00 pm | Auditorium »» Prayer for the Nation 7:00 pm | Prayer Center »» Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm | Prayer Center Lounge SUNDAYS »» Prayer for Israel | 6:00 pm | Prayer Center

Visit grp.gatewaypeople.com for the latest information.

Announcements

WHAT’S HAPPENING

GATEWAY NORTH FORT WORTH

SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING

Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm Classroom 1C SLK Join us for this training for the opportunity to mentor at-risk youth at your local elementary school. Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, bless@gatewaypeople.com

FOUNDATIONS OF FREEDOM

Saturdays, Sept 6–Oct 4 | 4:00 pm | Compass A To help you become all God created you to be, we offer a powerful ministry process that begins with Foundations of Freedom.

Register at freedom.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Debbie Rhodes, 817.552.7325, pastoralcarenfw@gatewaypeople.com

BABY DEDICATION SERVICES

Sept 6–7 & Nov 1–2 | Following 5:45 pm & 12:30 pm Services | Auditorium If you’d like to dedicate your child to the Lord, register at kids.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Lara Bledsoe, 817.552.7317, babiesnfw@gatewaypeople.com

TITUS 2

Saturdays, Sept 13–Oct 18 | 4:00 pm | Compass B

Titus 2:3–5 says older women should train younger women, and that’s what Titus 2 does through worship, teaching, and small groups! Register for a T2 small group at groups.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Chelsea Seaton, 817.328.2094, pinknfw@gatewaypeople.com

CROSSFIRE ORIENTATION

Saturday, Sept 13 | 3:30 pm | Cool Cars Orange Children ages 11–15 who are interested in volunteering with Amazing Kids are invited to our orientation! Contact: Jenny Morgan, 817.552.7317, kidsnfw@gatewaypeople.com

GATEWAY EQUIP

Mondays, Sept 15–Oct 13 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium Join us for this session of great classes!

We’re also adding a time of live worship together before classes. Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, equipnfw@gatewaypeople.com

COMMUNION VOLUNTEERS

Sept 20–21 | Weekend Services If you’d like to help serve communion, visit the Welcome Center for instructions 30 minutes before the service. Attire is business casual. Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, communionnfw@gatewaypeople.com

THE KING’S UNIVERSITY INFO BOOTH Sept 20–21 | Weekend Services | Lobby

Visit our booth to learn about exciting new degree programs, including the associate of worship leadership. Contact: Angela Tranel, 817.552.7381, info@tku.edu

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CATCH THE VISION | MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Saturday, Sept 20 | 4:00–7:00 pm Saturday, Oct 11 | 9:00–11:30 am

GATEWAY GROUP LEADERS NEEDED

NRH NFW

Our Catch the Vision class connects you to Gateway Church and explains our purpose, values, and history as well as our vision for the future! Register at ctv.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, ctvnfw@gatewaypeople.com

CHURCHWIDE BAPTISMS

Sept 27–28 | Weekend Services | All Campuses We want to celebrate with you as you declare your decision to follow the Lord! We’ll be baptizing people after every service. Walk-ups are welcome.

Register at baptism.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, baptismnfw@gatewaypeople.com

If you like bringing people together and helping them grow, consider leading a Gateway Group! Register to lead or host a group at groups.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, groupsnfw@gatewaypeople.com

MYGATEWAY CHAMPIONS

Looking for a way to minister and connect to your North Fort Worth family? Learn how myGateway will build community and give a new platform for leaders. Contact: Amy Alise, 817.328.2083, mygateway@gatewaypeople.com

GUEST EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEERS

CHOCO-LATTE | A PINK NIGHT

Thursday, Oct 2 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium

Coffee, chocolate, and all your friends? You’ll want to come to our unique Pink Night featuring multiple speakers and a sweet After Party! Register at pink.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, pinknfw@gatewaypeople.com

We’re looking for ushers, greeters, parking lot attendants, safety team members, Welcome Center and Guest Central hosts, and people to work the Fresh Start booth.

Contact: Shannon Tolliver, 817.552.7469, gxpnfw@gatewaypeople.com

PINK MENTORING

NAVIGATING THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS

We’re looking for Pink mentors! If you love God, love people and know someone younger than you, you’re qualified to be a mentor. Contact: Chelsea Seaton, 817.328.2094, pinkmentoring@gatewaypeople.com

Come to this topical freedom class to learn how to deal with grief and loss from God’s perspective. Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Debbie Rhodes, 817.552.7325, carenfw@gatewaypeople.com

Join us in shaping the next generation! We have paid positions available at all campuses. Contact: Anne Hardin, 817.552.7475, kidsjobs@gatewaypeople.com

Oct 6 & 13 | 7:00 pm

AMAZING KIDS PAID POSITIONS

DADS, SONS & GUNS

Saturday, Oct 11 | Twin Lakes Ranch This adventure for dads and sons includes paintball, skeet shooting, archery, great food, and more! Register at men.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Fedrick Bowe, 817.552.3631, men@gatewaypeople.com

KINGDOM ADVISORS LUNCHEON

Tuesday, Oct 14 | 11:45 am | V! Lounge

SLK

Are you a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, banker, or real estate or mortgage professional? You’re invited to be part of our monthly luncheon. Register at generouslife.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Yoana Sampayo, 817.552.7428, generouslife@gatewaypeople.com

PRAY FIRST

Tuesdays | 7:00–8:00 am | Auditorium Start off your week with this exciting time of activated prayer and engaging worship! Contact: Tagi Takape, 817.328.2061, prayernfw@gatewaypeople.com

WEEKLY EVENTS TUESDAYS »» Pray First | 7:00 am | Auditorium WEDNESDAYS »» Gateway Students (7th–12th Graders) 7:00 pm | Auditorium SATURDAYS »» Morning Prayer | 8:00 am | Parking Lot SUNDAYS »» Preservice Prayer | 8:00 am | Compass A

Visit nfw.gatewaypeople.com for the latest information.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

GATEWAY NRH

GEARING UP MEN’S NIGHT | NRH BUS

Thursday, Sept 4 | 5:30 pm

SLK

NUTS & BOLTS OF MONEY MANAGEMENT

Tuesdays, Sept 16–30 | 7:00 pm | The Mix

Ride the bus from the NRH Campus with us! We’ll hear from legendary wide receiver Tim Brown and enjoy ballpark food for purchase, prizes, and worship.

Register at men.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, nrh@gatewaypeople.com

Pastor James Morris and the Generous Life team will cover practical applications of budget, saving, and debt elimination.

Register at generouslife.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Katie Rushing, 817.328.2087, stewardshipclass@gatewaypeople.com

SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING

Saturday, Sept 20 | 4:00–7:00 pm | Chat Room Saturday, Oct 11 | 9:00–11:30 am NFW

Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm Classroom 1C SLK Learn about mentoring at-risk youth at the school we adopted—the Academy of Carrie Francis Thomas Elementary School.

Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, bless@gatewaypeople.com

GATEWAY GROUPS LEADERSHIP ORIENTATION

Sept 6 & Oct 18 | 4:00 pm | Classroom A

CATCH THE VISION | MEMBERSHIP CLASS

FRESH START | NEW BELIEVERS CLASS

CHURCHWIDE BAPTISMS

Sept 6–7 | Weekend Services | Auditorium

Sept 27–28 | Weekend Services | All Campuses

If you’d like to dedicate your child to the Lord, register at kids.gatewaypeople.com by Monday, September 1. Contact: Amy Sellars, 817.552.7342, babiesnrh@gatewaypeople.com

We want to celebrate with you as you declare your decision to follow the Lord! Walk-ups are welcome. Register at baptism.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, baptismnrh@gatewaypeople.com

Sunday, Sept 7 | 10:45 am | Classroom A Explore the biblical foundations for growing deeper in your relationship with the Holy Spirit and discover how to hear His voice. Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, equipnrh@gatewaypeople.com

MEN’S EQUIP

Wednesdays, Sept 10–Nov 19 7:00–8:00 am | The Mix

GATEWAY GROUPS

If you’re looking for a way to get connected at NRH, join a group! Register at groups.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Stan Dennis, 817.328.2022, groupsnrh@gatewaypeople.com

FRESH START VOLUNTEERS

Do you have a heart for new believers?

Volunteer with Fresh Start to help new believers get started on their journey with the Lord. Contact: Phillip Hunter, 817.552.7372, freshstartnrh@gatewaypeople.com

LOVE EXPRESSED NIGHT OF WORSHIP

Sunday, Sept 28 | 6:00 pm | Auditorium

This special night of worship, testimony, and prayer will increase your faith and help you reach a new level in your relationship with God. Prayer begins at 5:30 pm.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, nrh@gatewaypeople.com

AMAZING KIDS PAID POSITIONS

Join us in shaping the next generation! We have paid positions available at all campuses. Contact: Anne Hardin, 817.552.7475, kidsjobs@gatewaypeople.com

CHOCO-LATTE | A PINK NIGHT

Thursday, Oct 2 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium

Coffee, chocolate, and all your friends? You’ll want to come to our unique Pink Night featuring multiple speakers and a sweet After Party! Register at pink.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Dana Stone, 817.552.3758, pink@gatewaypeople.com

EQUIP: THE BLESSED MARRIAGE SERIES

FREEDOM: OVERCOMING DISAPPOINTMENT WITH GOD

Sundays, Sept 14–28 | 10:45 am | Classroom A

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EQUIP: WHAT IS WORSHIP?

Come discover what worship truly looks like and how you can live it out daily.

Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, equipnrh@gatewaypeople.com

We’ll have worship followed by a timely message from a Gateway pastor. Come early for breakfast at 6:30 am.

Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Stan Dennis, 817.328.2022, mennrh@gatewaypeople.com

Discover how to have a fun and fruitful marriage as you learn ways to strengthen and refresh your relationship.

Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Wendell DePrang, 817.552.7382, equipnrh@gatewaypeople.com

To help you become all God created you to be, we offer a powerful ministry process that begins with Foundations of Freedom.

Register at freedom.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, freedomnrh@gatewaypeople.com

Sundays, Oct 26–Nov 9 | 9:00 am | Classroom A

Saturday, Sept 20 | 4:00–5:30 pm | Classroom A

BABY DEDICATION SERVICES

EQUIP: THE PERSON, PURPOSE, AND POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Sundays, Oct 12–Nov 9 | 10:45 am | Classroom A

Our Catch the Vision class connects you to Gateway Church and explains our purpose, values, and history as well as our vision for the future! Register at ctv.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, ctvnrh@gatewaypeople.com

Are you interested in leading a Gateway Group? Join us to learn more. Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, nrh@gatewaypeople.com

Saturdays, Oct 11–25 | 4:00 pm | Classroom A

As you learn about the heart of generosity, your finances and your life will be transformed. Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, equipnrh@gatewaypeople.com

FOUNDATIONS OF FREEDOM

NRH

If you’ve recently prayed to receive Jesus, Fresh Start is your next step!

Register at freshstart.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Phillip Hunter, 817.552.7372, freshstartnrh@gatewaypeople.com

THE BLESSED LIFE: FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP SERIES

Sunday, Oct 5 | 10:45 am | Classroom A We’ll discuss the dangers of allowing disappointment with God to grow and discover the secret to moving forward.

Register at freedom.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Danny Hageman, 817.328.2024, freedomnrh@gatewaypeople.com

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS »» Pray First | 7:00 am | The Mix »» Healing Ministry | 7:00 pm | Lobby WEDNESDAYS »» Gateway Students (7th–12th Graders) 7:00 pm | Auditorium THURSDAYS »» DayTime Bible Study (Senior Adults) 10:00 am | Chat Room

Visit nrh.gatewaypeople.com for the latest information.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

GATEWAY SOUTHLAKE

GATEWAY EQUIP

THE KING’S UNIVERSITY INFO SESSIONS

Whether you love weekend classes or prefer a weekly night of community, we offer classes in a wide variety of areas including worship, leadership, stewardship, and marriage. To see the class schedule and to register, visit equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Nicole Roman, 817.552.3686, equip@gatewaypeople.com

Join TKU President Dr. John Spurling as he shares about our degree programs, answers questions, and discusses how TKU blends higher education with Gateway ministries. Contact: Angela Tranel, 817.552.7381, info@tku.edu

FRESH START | NEW BELIEVERS CLASS

Sunday, Sept 21 | 2:30 pm | Auditorium

Sept 3–Nov 23

Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00–11:30 am | Classroom 2B If you’ve recently prayed to receive Jesus, Fresh Start is your next step!

Register at freshstart.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Terri Cooke, 817.552.7601, freshstart@gatewaypeople.com

SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING

Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm | Classroom 1C Join us for this training for the opportunity to mentor at-risk youth at your local elementary school. Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, bless@gatewaypeople.com

PRAYER ENCOUNTER

Sundays, Sept 7–Oct 26 | 9:00 am | Classroom 2C

Sunday, Sept 21 | Following the 9:00 am Service Classroom 2C

BABY DEDICATION SERVICE

If you’d like to dedicate your child to the Lord, register at kids.gatewaypeople.com by Monday, September 15. Contact: Paula Williams, 817.552.7569, babies@gatewaypeople.com

CHURCHWIDE BAPTISMS

Sept 27–28 | Weekend Services | All Campuses We want to celebrate with you as you declare your decision to follow the Lord! We’ll be baptizing people after every service. Walk-ups are welcome.

Register at baptism.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Kristine Lopez, 817.328.2030, baptism@gatewaypeople.com

WEEKLY EVENTS

CHOCO-LATTE | A PINK NIGHT

Thursday, Oct 2 | 7:00 pm | Auditorium

God created you to have a life-giving connection with Him and feel a sense of purpose and fulfillment when you pray. Join us for this interactive training series to grow in your prayer life!

Register at equip.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Kathy Overton, 817.552.3702, prayer@gatewaypeople.com

Coffee, chocolate, and all your friends? You’ll want to come to our unique Pink Night featuring multiple speakers and a sweet After Party! Register at pink.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Dana Stone, 817.552.3758, pink@gatewaypeople.com

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Tuesday, Oct 14 | 11:45 am | V! Lounge [SLK]

Tuesdays, Sept 16–Nov 25 | 7:00 pm | Classroom 2D

KINGDOM ADVISORS LUNCHEON

MONDAYS »» Single Parent Families Meal 5:45 pm | Gateway Café »» SPF Youth (7th–12th Graders of Single Parents) | 6:00 pm | The Mix »» Gateway Single Adults (Single Adults and Single Parent Families) 7:00 pm | Auditorium TUESDAYS »» Pray First | 7:00 am | The Mix

Financial Peace University will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!

Register at generouslife.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Yoana Sampayo, 817.522.7428, generouslife@gatewaypeople.com

Are you a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, banker, or real estate or mortgage professional? You’re invited to be part of our monthly luncheon. Register at generouslife.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Yoana Sampayo, 817.552.7428, generouslife@gatewaypeople.com

GUEST EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

WILD RETREAT

Join us to find out what it takes to be a greeter, usher, parking lot attendant, safety team member, and more! Contact: Jim Mayher, 817.552.7566, gxp@gatewaypeople.com

Ladies, are you looking for a chance to grow as a leader and hear God’s heart for you? The WILD Retreat could be just what you’ve been waiting for!

Register at pink.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Jennifer Stracener, 817.552.7446, wild@gatewaypeople.com

»» Gateway Students 7:00 pm | University Campus Auditorium

AMAZING KIDS PAID POSITIONS

SATURDAYS »» Gateway Equip | 4:00 pm | Classroom 2B

Saturday, Sept 20 | 4:00 pm | Classroom 1C

DADS, SONS & GUNS

Sept 20 & 27 | Rafter T. Ranch This adventure for dads and sons includes paintball, skeet shooting, archery, great food, and more! Register at men.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Fedrick Bowe, 817.552.3631, men@gatewaypeople.com

Nov 7–9 | Allaso Ranch

Join us in shaping the next generation! We have paid positions available at all campuses. Contact: Anne Hardin, 817.552.7475, kidsjobs@gatewaypeople.com

»» DayTime Bible Study (Senior Adults) 10:00 am | Classroom 2C »» Seven (Young Adults, 18–30) 7:00 pm | Auditorium WEDNESDAYS »» High Noon Prayer 12:00 pm | Classroom 1C

»» Gateway Equip | 7:00 pm | Auditorium THURSDAYS »» Men’s Prayer Meeting | 5:30 am | Lobby

SUNDAYS »» Gateway Equip | 9:00 am & 10:45 am »» Foundations of Freedom | 9:00 am »» Corporate Prayer for the Nation | 10:40 am

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Visit slk.gatewaypeople.com for the latest information.

CHURCHWIDE CLEAN UP THE COMMUNITY

Saturday, Sept 6 | 8:00 am | Lake Grapevine To thank the Southlake and Grapevine communities for all they’ve done for Gateway, we’re cleaning up the shores of Lake Grapevine! Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, bless@gatewaypeople.com

HABITATION + PRESBYTERY

Sunday, Sept 7 | 6:00 pm | Auditorium

SLK FRS

Join us for a special evening as a team of ministers prophesy over Gateway leaders and individuals in the congregation. Come expecting God to speak to you! Prayer starts at 5:15 pm. Contact: Kassie Dulin, 817.552.7436, habitation@gatewaypeople.com

ALL-CHURCH PRESBYTERY

Sept 7–10 | All Campuses

Join us for this powerful week of presbytery as pastors prophesy over individuals and the congregation at each campus! To view each campus’s schedule, visit events.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Sarah Tiemann, 817.552.7580, presbytery@gatewaypeople.com

RUN FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Sept 13 & 20

Both World Relief and Community Storehouse are hosting 5Ks! By running, you’ll support refugees and at-risk youth in your community. Register at bless.gatewaypeople.com. Contact: Audrey Wells, 817.552.3704, bless@gatewaypeople.com

PRAYER FOR ISRAEL

Tuesday, Sept 16 | 7:00 pm | The Mix

SLK

In light of the recent war in Israel, join us for a special time of prayer for the peace of Jerusalem and the salvation of Israel.

Contact: Mark Anthony, 817.552.3789, israelprayer@gatewaypeople.com

ALPHA

Tuesdays, Sept 16–Nov 18 | 6:30 pm | Auditorium

UC

Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith that gives guests an opportunity to explore in a relaxed, friendly environment. Contact: Terri Cooke, 817.552.7601, alphaoutreach@gatewaypeople.com

FIGHT NIGHT

Friday, Oct 3 | 7:00–9:30 pm | Auditorium

SLK

Join Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott for this fun event filled with humor, fresh insight, and practical strategies for your marriage.

Register at marriage.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Jennifer Belvin, 817.552.7481, marriage@gatewaypeople.com

GLOBAL MINISTRY TRIPS

Are you interested in ministering to people around the world? Now is the time to register for our 2015 trips! For more information, visit globaltrips.gatewaypeople.com.

SUKKOT CELEBRATION

Friday, Oct 10 | 7:30 pm | Auditorium

SLK

Everyone is invited to join us as we celebrate Sukkot with special guest speaker Dr. Michael Brown! Come early as Dr. Brown co-leads Jerusalem Day of Prayer at 6:00 pm in The Mix. Register at jewish.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Carina Smith, 817.552.7452, jewish@gatewaypeople.com

ID SEMINAR

Friday, Oct 17 | 6:30–9:00 pm UC Saturday, Oct 18 | 8:30 am–2:30 pm

UC

Join Pastors Allan Kelsey and Brad Stahl to discover your unique life mission. The cost is $25. Register at id.gatewaypeople.com.

Contact: Sarah Thomas, 817.552.3774, id@gatewaypeople.com

THE KING’S UNIVERSITY CAMPUS DAY Saturday, Nov 1

UC

Come learn about exciting opportunities to expand your education! You’ll have the opportunity to meet with students, faculty, and staff. Contact: Tyler Maxey, 817.552.7570, tyler.maxey@tku.edu

GRIEFSHARE

Saturdays Through Nov 22 | 5:30 pm SLK Tuesdays Through Nov 25 | 7:00 pm NRH

LOCATIONS &

SERVICE TIMES SOUTHLAKE CAMPUS SLK 700 Blessed Way · Southlake, TX 76092 Sat 4:00 pm & 5:45 pm Sun 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 12:30 pm FRISCO CAMPUS FRS 7125 Legacy Drive · Frisco, TX 75034 Sat 4:00 pm & 5:45 pm Sun 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 12:30 pm GRAND PRAIRIE CAMPUS GRP 2404 N Carrier Pkwy · Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Sun 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 12:30 pm NORTH FORT WORTH CAMPUS NFW 4209 Basswood Blvd · Fort Worth, TX 76137 Sat 4:00 pm & 5:45 pm Sun 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 12:30 pm

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Contact: Rebecca Freed, 817.552.7454, griefshare@gatewaypeople.com

NRH CAMPUS NRH 7501 Davis Blvd · North Richland Hills, TX 76182 Sat 4:00 pm & 5:45 pm Sun 9:00 am, 10:45 am & 12:30 pm

LIVING RIGHTSIDE UP

MINISTRY CENTER MIN 540 S Nolen · Southlake, TX 76092

Debbie Morris teams up with Pink pastors to challenge, encourage, and inspire you to seek God’s will for your life’s story. Living Rightside Up is available at DFW Walmart locations, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Passages.

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS UC 2121 E Southlake Blvd · Southlake, TX 76092

BARABBAS FREEDOM MINISTRY

Sundays | 7:00 pm | Chat Room

NRH

If you’ve been incarcerated or struggle with addictions and negative life patterns, come discover how to live in freedom through faith in Jesus. Contact: Dusty Petree, 817.552.7298, nrh@gatewaypeople.com

THE SCHOOL OF TECH ARTS

We offer a college-level education in live audio, video, and lighting. For more information, visit techartstraining.com. Contact: Christine Krenik, 817.552.7296, info@techartstraining.com

PINK BRIGADE

Second Saturday of Every Month | 7:30 am We’re partnering with Men’s Brigade to assist single moms and widows with practical needs! We’ll leave from the NRH Campus.

Contact: Laurinda Dunn, 817.328.2093, pinkgroups@gatewaypeople.com

BUILDING SERVICES VOLUNTEERS

If you have a passion for helping people, consider serving with the medical team, food hospitality, event support, or facilities.

Contact: Brandon Anderson, 817.552.7485, cssv@gatewaypeople.com

WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS »» Marriage Challenge | 9:00 am (Canceled holiday weekends)

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MONDAYS »» Single Parent Families Meal 5:45 pm | Gateway Café SLK »» SPF Youth (7th–12th Graders of Single Parents) | 6:00 pm | The Mix SLK »» Gateway Single Adults (Single Adults and Single Parent Families) 7:00 pm | Auditorium SLK »» Healing Ministry | 7:00 pm

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TUESDAYS »» Seven (Young Adults, 18–30) 7:00 pm | Auditorium SLK GRP

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KARI JOBE AND HER BAND were holed up in a remote cabin in Tennessee.

The Great Smoky Mountains provided a scenic backdrop as the group worked to write songs for Kari’s new album Majestic.

Some of the songs on the album came easily as the band sought God and worshipped together. Others were born from real-life situations. Such was the case with “Only Your Love,” one of Majestic’s upbeat tracks.

Amy Davis, the wife of Kari’s bassist, Ben, wasn’t at the songwriting session in the cabin. She was back home, running her housecleaning business—but she was having a songwriting session of her own. A songwriter at heart, she called Ben and told him she was frustrated that she wasn’t able follow her passion for music and instead cleaned houses for a living. “She was having one of those mornings of saying ‘Lord, I want to be able to write more music,’” says Kari. A few hours later she called again, but this time something was different. “She said, ‘I’ve been praying and seeking the Lord and I just started getting this melody in my mind and heart,’” says Kari. “So she sang it to us, and it became the melody for the chorus of ‘Only Your Love.’”

Out of a moment of bringing her desire to the Lord, He answered Amy and sent her a melody that would go on to become a prominent part of “Only Your Love.” “It’s a testament to how high and how deep and how wide Christ’s love is,” says Kari. “We can’t do anything that His love doesn’t cover.”

That concept—the depth of God’s love for us—became the central focus of the song and is most poignant in the lyrics of the second verse: “Your love is overwhelming / Brought me to life again / Your love, it will last forever / In You there’ll be no end.” These declarations refocus our hearts to a posture of worship, which makes the song so powerful and strategic. Because of its upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus, it almost always precedes the deeper, slower worship songs in Kari’s set. It’s like an appetizer that prepares us for the main course—God’s presence. But to leave it at that would do “Only Your Love” a disservice. The song’s melody and lyrics have some serious heft—almost charging into God’s throne room to declare His goodness.

“We need songs that declare the praises of God,” says Kari.

“When we declare who God is, He reminds us who we are, and it shifts the atmosphere in our hearts.”

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“Only Your Love,” from Kari’s new album Majestic, can be purchased at Passages, on iTunes, and at major retailers.

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I ALSO LIKE PLAYING DRUMS. I’ve been playing drums almost as long as I’ve been volunteering in Tech Arts. I got my first drum set from the Single Parent Families Ministry during Christmas a few years ago. I didn’t know what I was doing at first, but the different drummers at Gateway started teaching me how to play. Now I play percussion for Gateway Students, and one day I hope to play drums during weekend services.

ONE OF MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENTS happened when I went to put the podium on the stage because I was told Pastor Robert was going to be preaching live. As soon as I turned around, I realized it was a video service and I quickly grabbed it and got it back offstage. It was all in the dark so no one in the audience knew. Everyone in Tech Arts likes a good joke, and they got me on that one!

KYLE KENNEDY AT AGE 14, KYLE IS ONE OF THE YOUNGEST VOLUNTEERS AT GATEWAY. HE CAN BE SEEN CARRYING THE PODIUM TO THE FRONT OF THE STAGE DURING WEEKEND SERVICES AT THE SOUTHLAKE CAMPUS, BUT MOST OF HIS WORK IS DONE BEHIND THE SCENES WITH TECH ARTS.

I’M THE YOUNGEST OF FIVE. My brothers and sisters all volunteer and work at Gateway.

I STARTED VOLUNTEERING with Tech Arts when I was 10. I wasn’t very excited about it at first, but I went because my mom asked me to. I was shyer back then and I didn’t know anyone because we were newer to Gateway. Once I got to know the people, I felt more comfortable. Now, I’m really interested in Tech Arts and becoming an audio engineer.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE to work with is Jenni Diaz. She is an audio engineer, which means she runs sound for the musicians and makes sure they can hear everything onstage at the Southlake Campus.

WHEN I FIRST STARTED, I didn’t know much about technology, but now I love it. I run sound on the monitor board during weekend services. Jenni and the others have taught me well. It’s really fun.

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PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW I danced in The Nutcracker when I was younger. It was with a professional ballet company formed by two Kirov Ballet Principal dancers. I wouldn’t do it again, though. I’m not a big fan of what they wear.

THE MOST RECENT BOOK I’VE READ is Robinson Crusoe. I like to read classic literature and my family reads a lot of books together at night before we go to bed.

MY FAVORITE MUSIC is from Hillsong and Hillsong United. I really like Gateway Generate and the songs that David Moore has written. I like Switchfoot too, but my favorite music is worship music.

I LIKE SPORTS. I’m not super athletic, but I enjoy playing with friends. If I had to choose between sports and music, I would definitely choose music.

IF I COULD BE AMAZING AT ANYTHING, I would be an amazing musician. That’s what I want to be when I grow up—either that or an audio engineer.

For more about our Gateway pastors and staff, visit bios.gatewaypeople.com.

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