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MEET THE STAFF

Martin & Christine Trench came to Canada from Scotland nearly 3 years ago, to serve at Gateway. Martin is our Lead Pastor, and is our main Teacher and Visionary. He has a passion to present the scriptures in a clear and life-affirming way, and see people set free from limiting beliefs, and come into an experience of the Abundant Life that God offers through faith in Jesus Christ. Martin has degrees in Pastoral Ministry and Philosophy and is a Doctor of Theology.

Christine Trench is an ideas-person with a passion to find new ways to improve the church in a number of areas, but especially our Scenic Design and strategic planning. She loves books about dreams, visions, and near-death-experiences.

pastormartin@gatewayalliancechurch.com

Brad Guldemond is our Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts and Youth & Young Adults. Brad has a passion for helping people experience freedom and wholeness through music, a positive community, and inspirational teaching. He has a Bachelor of Church Music from Briercrest College. Brad enjoys reading inspiring books, being in nature, spending time with friends, writing and recording music and gourmet food.

pastorbrad@gatewayalliancechurch.com

Kirsten Glidden is our Pastor of Community Life. She loves helping people connect to the church through friendships and serving teams. She also does some teaching, and does life coaching. One of her ambitions is to become a registered Psychologist and use that training for the continued growth and health of God’s People and His House. Kirsten and her husband Kim, have three children and are all active serving in Gateway.

pastorkirsten@gatewayalliancechurch.com

M A R T I N & C H R I S T I N E T R E N C HS e n i o r L e a d e r s

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Fervone Goings is our Operations Manager, and she oversees the business, management, and facilities of Gateway. She and her family have attended Gateway for almost 5 years and are actively involved in the life of the community. They are excited to be a part of a church where God is doing new things.

fervone@gatewayalliancechurch.com

Deanne Kraus joins us this fall as Director of Children’s Ministry. Since 2008, Deanne and her family have been worshipping and serving at Gateway. Deanne has a passion for knowing and growing kids, and mentoring teachers. Over the last 22 years, she taught grades 1-6, piloted special education programs, mentored student teachers and led best practices teams. “My greatest joy is seeing a child’s potential unfold and God’s purpose fulfilled – ‘Only God knows how many apples are in a seed.’”

deanne@gatewayalliancechurch.com

Michael Clayton heads up the Media Team here at Gateway in the areas of graphic design, web design, video creation and editing and lighting. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge having worked in the design industry for years and is excited about using his creativity to serve God and the church.

michael@gatewayalliancechurch.com

Jac Clayton works with the pastors and the operations of the church. She works closely with Fervone, our Operations Manager, to make sure Gateway is kept running smoothly both during our Sunday service and through the week. She also heads up our hospitality team. Jac loves being a part of the new and exciting things God is doing at Gateway.

info@gatewayalliancechurch.com

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Sundays10am - 11:30am

the weekly celebration

oin us this Fall season for an exciting new message series, Winning at the Game of Life.J

In any sport or game, there are rules to follow, there is commitment and training required to achieve your full potential, there is the team work required to multiply your individual strengths, there are goals to be achieved and there is a prize to win. Winning at sports is serious business!

But a game is also supposed to be enjoyable, personally fulfilling, FUN! Life is like that – in some ways it is serious business, but it should never stop being fun. Your Faith, your Family life, your Finances and career – they all follow certain rules, they all require effort and team work, and they are all supposed to be enjoyable and fulfilling.

Come and learn the secrets of success for winning at the game of life!

“Don't you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” (1 Corinthians 9:24)

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canada’swinners

Here are some winning facts from the world of Canadian sports:

Sprinter Donovan Bailey set the world record in the 100-metre sprint of 9.84 seconds at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

In 2002, Catriona Le May-Doan set the world record of 37.30 seconds in the 500-metre speed skating event at the Salt Lake City Olympics

The most goals scored in one NHL season is 92, a record set by Wayne Gretzky

The first woman to swim across the English Channel was Canada’s Cynthia Nichols, who completed the feat in 19 hours and 55 minutes in 1977

Rowers Kathleen Heddle and Marnie McBean were the first Canadians to win three Summer Olympic gold medals

Equestrian rider Ian Millar holds the Canadian record (nine) for the athlete who has participated in the most Olympic Games

Figure skater Kurt Browning landed the first-ever quad jump in competition; he was also four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian Champion

Gordie Howe holds the record for the most games played in the NHL, with 1767.

messages include » Raise your game

» Winning Strategies

» Winning Attitudes

» Playing by the rules

» Playing to your strengths

» The Amazing Race of Life

“Don't you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” (1 Corinthians 9:24)

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gateway kidsevery sunday like summer camp

A t 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, and He made them so they learn while doing. Every experience here at Gateway Kids has an eternal purpose behind it. Curriculum from My First Look (preschool), Kidzmatter Kitchen (gr2-4) and Grapple (grades 5-6) provide engaging and interactive experiences for our kids.

Age Groups

Nursery Age // 0 - 18 months

Jr. Preschool // 18 months - 3 years

Preschool 1 + Grade 1 // 4-6 years

Elementary // Grade 2 - 6

KidServe Opportunities for Grade 5-6

• Learntheirgifts

• BeginservingintheHouse

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:

http://www.kidcheck.com/signup.aspx

Or use your smartphone QR code reader to scan the code opposite and take you straight to the website.

Kidcheck WebsiteSearch the App Store on your smartphone for a ‘QR Code Reader’.

God made kids to form their foundation of values and beliefs at this time in their lives. As they grow, they want to know what you believe, want to know why you believe it and want to see how you live it. Each Sunday we’ll dig into the narratives from the Bible and see how each one applies to our 21st century kid world. And, we’ll do it all with age-appropriate child development at the heart of each lesson.

Gateway Kids will CONNECT with an open heart (Mark 12:29-31), GROW in body, mind and spirit (Romans 12:2), SERVE with willing hands (1Peter 4:10-11) and GO with ready feet (Matthew 28:19-20).

We want kids to be so connected at Gateway that THEY bring their PARENTS to church!

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Fall Communion & Healing Service

Vision SundayGoing to another level

October 30th, 2011

Come and get a healing touch from God as we share communion together.

LivES ARE BEiNG CHANGEDLEADERS ARE BEiNG RAiSED uPNEw MiNiSTRiES ARE BEiNG LAuNCHEDFAiTH-BuDGETS ARE BEiNG MET AND ExCEEDED

Come and hear the good reports, the exciting plans, and the opportunities on offer.

Please pray about what you will give in our special Vision Offering – we are believing for over $10,000 above our usual weekly offering on this Sunday – let’s all play our part.

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A time of deeper fellowship

(relax with a gourmet coffee or

tea and get to know new people).

A time of deeper worship (with

communion, healing prayer, and

spiritual gifts)

A time of deeper teaching (as

we look at the Book of Romans,

chapter by chapter)

Communion on these nights

Date Topic

September 21st Get Under Cover(Romans 13)

October 5th Praise, Preaching & Prophecy Night

October 19thLegalism, Licence

and Liberty(Romans 14)

November 2nd Praise, Preaching & Prophecy Night

November 16th Paul’s Calling(Romans 15)

November 30th Church Unity(Romans 16)

Every other Wednesday 7pm-8.30pmCafe open from 6.30pm

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28-Sep Why and How Should I Read the Bible?

12-Oct How does God Guide Us?

26-Oct How can I Resist Evil?

9-Nov Why and How Should I Tell Others?

18-Nov Who is the Holy Spirit?

19-Nov Saturday Morning and Afternoon (3 talks)

What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

How can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit?

Does God Heal Today?

23-Nov What about the Church?

7-Dec How can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

This season, Alpha is open to anyone even if you didn’t take Alpha 1! Dinner and your work-book for all ten sessions are $40 and you can get books/sign up at the welcome desk. Please see below for dates and topics.

There is only only room for 35 people on this life-changing course. Kits are $120 (Lifetime membership) and are available from the church office. Sign up at the welcome desk.

• Free Preview i – Sept 21• Free Preview ii – Sept 28• 13 Lessons Oct 5-Jan 18• wind up Party Jan 25

http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu

Lioness Arising - Small GroupTuesday 7pm or Wed 10am Launches October 11/12

L a d i e s e v e n t s

Second Annual Quick Connect September 24th at 7pm in the Lobby (our version of speed girlfriending)

Refresh | in-house women’s RetreatBefore the crazy of ChristmasStop and RefreshNov 25/26 at the church

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YOUNG ADULTS (18-30)MONTHLY LUNCH AT NOON AFTER CHURCH SERVICE

September 4Moxie’s Christy’s Corner

October 2 Lazia’s Christy’s Corner

November 13 Moxie’s Christy’s Corner

December 4Lazia’s Christy’s Corner

DEEPER

Another great way to meet young adults and others in the church is to attend Deeper Nights every other Wednesday. (see page 8)

JR & SR. HIGH YOUTH MEET ON WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

Deeper Youth Night where we hang out and learn more about this whole God thing.

Club Nights are nights where there are a lot of different activities to choose from and are designed for youth with all different kinds of interests to have fun and make friends.

Once a month we have a BANF (Bring A New Friend) night. These are big fun events that are great to bring new people to.

For weekly details check the youth board in the foyer, facebook or ask for a youth event calendar at the welcome desk.

So if you are in Grade 7-12 come and join us at 6:30pm!

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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT RETREAT NOV 4-6

The youth and young adults will be going to Camp Nakaman for the weekend. The weekend will be full of hanging out, fun activities, great times of teaching and worship and a whole lot more. Register by October 15.

This season Young Adults who want to grow in their faith will be working through the book “Sun Stand Still” which challenges us to begin living the life of audacious faith God created and saved us for. This time will be a mixture of fellowship, teaching, discussion, multimedia, prayer and worship. If you wish to participate in this group please purchase a copy of SuN STAND STiLL at the welcome desk.

Group meets on the following Thursdays in The Gathering Place at 7pm.

Sept15,29//October13,27//November10,24

For more info check out sunstandstill.org

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An evening of music and worship with Winnipeg MB, Juno Award Winner

FRIDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 14 at 7pmTickets are available at the welcome desk for $10

Amanda is a singer/songwriter who is passionate about rest, restoration, and people embracing their identities as passionate, expressive worshipers of God.

Since the release of her debut album, Amanda has been on the road touring across North America as an artist, leading people into the Presence of God, and winning awards for her music.

In 2010 Amanda released her third album called “In Between the Now and Then”, which is available anywhere Christian music is sold. Amanda also has a worship song “I Will Exalt” featured on the latest Bethel Live worship album, “Be Lifted High”.

GATEWAY PRESENTS

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» B A P T I S M

» M E M B E R S H I P

» C H I L D D E D I C A T I O N

» W E D D I N G S

» F U N E R A L S

» H O S P I T A L V I S I T A T I O N

» H E A L I N G P R A Y E R

» L I F E G R O U P S

Would you like to serve in one of our ministry teams? We have opportunities to serve in:

» G A T E W A Y K I D S

» G A T E W A Y Y O U T H

» H O S P I T A L I T Y & W E L C O M E

» W O R S H I P & C R E A T I V E A R T S

» M E D I A & T E C H N I C A L A R T S

» V E N U E M A N A G E M E N T & M A I N T E N A N C E

For more information on any of these services, please contact our Administrative Assistant, Jac Clayton.

We also offer care, support and information on:

For more information on any of these services, please contact our Community Life Pastor, Kirsten Glidden.

ways to serve

ways to grow

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r 14th Wednesday Youth Club - 7pm

16th Friday Big Youth Event - 7pm

18th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

21st Wednesday Deeper // FPU free preview // Youth Club - 7pm

25th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

28th Wednesday Alpha // FPU free preview // Youth Club - 7pm

Oct

ober 2nd Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

5th Wednesday Deeper // FPU - 7pm

7th Friday Big Youth Event - 7pm

9th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

12th Wednesday Alpha // FPU - 7pm

14th Friday Amanda Falk in concert

16th Sunday winning at the Game of Life // Amanda Falk - 10am

19th Wednesday Deeper // FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

23rd Sunday Vision Sunday - 10am

26th Wednesday Alpha // FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

30th Sunday Fall Communion & Healing Service - 10am

nov

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r 2nd Wednesday Deeper // FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

4th - 6th Friday - Sunday Youth & Young Adult Camp Nakamun Retreat

6th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

9th Wednesday Alpha // FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

13th Sunday Rememberance Day - 10am

16th Wednesday Deeper // FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

18th/19th Friday/Saturday Alpha Holy Spirit Weekend // Youth at Galaxyland - 7.30pm (18th)

20th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

23rd Wednesday Alpha // FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

27th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

30th Wednesday Deeper // FPU - 7pm

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r 2nd Friday Big Youth Event - 7pm

4th Sunday winning at the Game of Life - 10am

7th Wednesday FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

11th Sunday Advent Sunday - 10am

14th Wednesday FPU // Youth Club - 7pm

18th Sunday Celebrate Christmas

24th Saturday Carols & Candles on Christmas Eve

25th Sunday No Service

Jan 1st Sunday New Year Communion Service

Gateway Calendar of events

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