You can change the world! It’s a lofty idea but through our partners you can effect real change in the lives of people around the globe. We have 3 special projects that you can be a part of today:
Campbell River
Through our very own Seasons Freestore we are preparing to bless those in need in our city with blankets and bedding this October. Donation of clean and gently used bedding can be dropped off at the church. You can also consider giving financially to buy new blankets ($20 each). Mark you Offering Envelope at the church or indicate ‘Freestore’ through online giving.
Dominican Republic
We are sending a team from Gateway at the end of this month to partner with Servants Heart Ministries. The team is looking to collect and deliver children’s toys to be used as part of a maternal health program. Get in touch with Peter Hofer for more details.
Turkey/ Syria
Through Foursquare Disaster Relief we can bless refugees fleeing the Syrian Civil War with our financial gifts. Funds are given through local pastors and churches in Turkey to refugees in various camps. Indicate ‘Turkey’ when giving. Check out this short video to hear from a local Turkish pastor.
Check out this powerful spoken word by Christian recording artist Jimmy Needham. What a great summary off the Gospel. Do you have a song, poem, or article that has encouraged you? Email matt@g4c.ca to share or post in the comments below.
With civil war ongoing and militant groups seizing Syria and Northern Iraq, Foursquare Disaster Relief (FDR) continues to provide desperately needed assistance to both Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
SYRIAN REFUGEES ARE BEING CARED FOR BY FOURSQUARE PASTORS IN TURKEY.
The relief efforts have particularly been in partnership with Foursquare churches and leaders in Turkey, but they are now expanding into additional areas in the Middle East and Europe. This refugee crisis, now the largest in several generations, will require continued intervention for years to come. But while this work will be long term, it also requires care right now.
To date, FDR has heavily invested in ministry on the front lines, including having shipped 275,000 meals, facilitated the donation and delivery of a fully equipped ambulance, and otherwise assisted the ground efforts of our Foursquare family in the set up and operation of fully engaged refugee camps. Foursquare’s unique position of having local church leaders and workers present in the middle of this crisis not only affords a tremendous opportunity for serving well, but also has opened doors for wider partnership with other organizations looking to assist.
We are reminded daily of the magnitude of need and the tremendous privilege we have to minister the genuine love of Jesus Christ in our changing world. Please prayerfully consider partnering with these expanding efforts.
To give toward these efforts indicate ‘Turkey’ on your envelope or online giving.
Maybe you have considered serving at Gateway but don’t know where to start or what needs to be done. Why serve? We are better together and will be more effective as a church as many people use the gifts God has given them. Here are a few opportunities you may want to consider:
Sunday Mornings:
Greeting: Welcoming our guests and family with a smile.
Coffee Team: Preparing and serving warms cups of love… I mean coffee and tea.
Ushers: Help people find seats and direct them to where the need to go.
Computer Operator: Run a simple program so people can sing along.
Kids Ministry: Help in our Nursery, PreSchool and Elementary classes. It’s fun!
Service Production: Assist in preparing the building for services.
Mid Week
Facilities: Assist in clean up and set up. A dirty church wouldn’t be very inviting.
Landscaping: Maintaining and improving our curb appeal.
OSL Administration: Set up and tear down to make our sessions a success.
Seasons Freestore: Provide good quality used clothes to those who need it.
As Needed
Shopper: When we need to buy things use your bargain hunting skills for Jesus!
Administration: Assist our office administrator in special projects. If you like paper you’ll love this.
Renovations: Improving our building for better ministry.
Special Events: Fall Carnival, Church meals, Christmas etc. Where’s the party people?
People You Should Meet
Facilities: Deanna DelBlanc
Hospitality: Tanya Hofer
Kids Ministry: Galicia Coulter
Landscaping: Larry Leavens
Office: Kelly Purden
Renovations: Dave Dobson
Seasons Freestore: Lil Perkins
Everything Else: Pastor Matt
Grab a church Phone Book or call the office for contact info.
