What's On In... WELCOME.
May 2015
What a great term launch week we’ve had!
Our times of gathering to update, pray and
worship God together at the start of each
term always seem to be significant, and it
was certainly true of this term too.
On Tuesday we used the evening to share
how we believe that God is leading us
at Gateway to get ready for the days
ahead. If you were unable to make it you
can listen to the recording at this link:
www.gatewaychurchswindon.org.uk/
updateapril2015 Please take time to listen
to what was shared.
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CHURCH SWINDON
Wednesday evening was so encouraging as
we prayed and sought God specifically for
the challenging situations currently facing
Burundi, the Gate and Gateway Furniture.
There was an exciting rise of faith as we
called out to God for each of these areas
and also to give us faith for the adventure
ahead of us at Gateway.
Finally, on Thursday we gathered to
worship God and pray for one another.
Throughout the evening the presence
of God was powerful, and I believe God
renewed in us as a church a hunger for his
presence both personally and corporately,
which I am so excited about.
Over the course of the three evenings I felt
that God was putting in us a new appetite
for adventure and courage to take risks for
him, and a deeper understanding that this
is fuelled by seeking him. It is too easy for
our eyes to drop from the bigger picture
of what God is doing with us, but again I
want to remind us of a prophetic word we
received as a church last year: ‘... There is a
bigger thing happening here, this is all about a
bigger picture, my kingdom is expanding and
growing, this is much bigger, you are about a
bigger work than you think.’
So as we gather on Sundays and in groups
throughout this term let me encourage you
to be intentional in faith by:
i. Continually lifting your eyes to see
the bigger picture of what God is doing
amongst us at Gateway
ii. Invite God regularly to fill you with his
Spirit, asking him to increase your hunger
for his presence in your life
iii. Be bold and courageous in seeking to
be a blessing to others as we gather on
Sundays and in groups
God is doing something exciting with us,
but we need to make sure we are excited
with him first!
If this is your first time at Gateway we would love to meet you. Please head
over to the Connect Point before or after the meetings.
VISIT US ONLINE:
www.gatewaychurchswindon.org.uk
UPDATES.
PRAYER MEETINGS @ GCS
If you want to be envisioned and get
on-board with what we are about at
Gateway, then there is no better place
to do that than by joining us to seek
God together at one of our times of
prayer throughout the month:
- Every Sunday morning, 8:30 - 9am
- Third Monday of the month, 7:30pm
- First Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm
(Please check the website for specific
dates)
gatewaychurchswindon.org.uk/whats-on
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@gcswindon
/gcswindon SUNDAY MEETINGS - 930 & 1130
Christ Our Life - Part 6 // Colin Thornton
9:30-11:00 / 11:30-13:00
Trinity Centre
GATEWAY SUMMER EVENTS
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SUNDAY MEETINGS - 930 & 1130
SUN
We are planning a diary packed
summer of fun as a church and we
need your help!
We are looking for people who are
willing to arrange an activity or two
during the months of July and August.
Some plans are already afoot for a car
treasure hunt, BBQ’s, Movie Mornings,
board game & football tournament’s
as well as various day trips. The event
does not need to cater for everyone,
it could be for 4 people, 40 people or
400 people.
Right now Simon is collecting ideas.
So whether big or small please drop an
email to him:
[email protected]
or speak to him during the coffee break
on a Sunday morning.
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SUN
SUNDAY MEETINGS - 930 & 1130
GET CONNECTED THIS TERM
If you did not get around to signing
up to be part of a Community Group
this term it’s not too late to join one...
Speak to Simon Turner or email him:
[email protected]
CONTACT US:
01793 526130
[email protected]
- TEAR ALONG THE PERFORATION -
60+ LUNCH
Tue 19th Apr, 12 – 2pm
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month for a simple lunch and good
company! Everyone’s welcome.
Please leave a message on 01793
526130 to let us know you’re coming.
If you can’t get there, let us know and
we’ll see what we can do.
Any questions, please speak to Helen
Howarth or Emma Thornton (or email:
[email protected])
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18
MON
Christ Our Life - Part 7 // Colin Thornton
9:30-11:00 / 11:30-13:00
Trinity Centre
Christ Our Life - Part 8 // Colin Thornton
9:30-11:00 / 11:30-13:00
Trinity Centre
PRAYER MEETING
Join us to pray for all that’s going on at Gateway 19:30
Trinity Centre
19
TUE
60+ LUNCH
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SUN
SUNDAY MEETINGS - 930 & 1130
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SUN
SUNDAY MEETINGS - 930 & 1130
Simple lunch & good company - All welcome
12:00-14:00
Trinity Centre
Christ Our Life - Part 9 // Nigel Howarth
9:30-11:00 / 11:30-13:00
Trinity Centre
Christ Our Life - Part 10 // Colin Thornton
9:30-11:00 / 11:30-13:00
Trinity Centre
ADVANCED JUNE DATE:
02
TUE
SWINDON CHURCH PRAYER EVENT
PLEASE PUT THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARY
Come along as we gather with other churches
from accross Swindon to pray for our Swindon
and the churches.
19:00
TBC
GATEWAY
CHURCH SWINDON