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Life is a series of next steps. We hope you will take that step toward serving others.
BEING HIS HANDS AND FEET
God calls us, His people, to GO and make disciples, to be His witnesses, to share His love to a world that so desperately needs it. Here at Gateway, we are committed to doing just that – not only right here in our community, but around the world. A key focus of Jesus’ prayer in John 17 was that through His people the world would come to know Him and the Love of the Father (John 17:23). And so, we accept that calling to GO, and as we go, make disciples, teach, and baptize in the name of Jesus for the glory of God. In order to love God and love people, we need to follow the example Jesus set and serve His church and others. We are all given gifts and talents that can be used to serve others and connect with them on a personal level. This connection strengthens our witness and our relationships. We are never more like Christ when we sacrifice ourselves for others. It may be serving in the church or community, giving our time to volunteer for an event, and/or giving our money and resources to help those in need.
SERVE WITH US
We can’t do it without you! There is no organization with more potential to change the world than the local church. If you are ready to take your next step and serve, consider one of the following areas and contact us with your interest to serve today.
IN THE CHURCH
children’s ministry
Teach, Nursery, Event Volunteer, Check-In - these are just some of the way you can serve the Children at Gateway! Contact Sarah Honaker to get involved.
student ministry
Teach, Assist with Youth Group, Event Volunteer - these are just some of the ways you can serve the Youth at Gateway! Contact Brett Stamps to get involved.
worship & creative team
Communion Set Up, Communion for Shut-Ins, Pew Stewards, Hospitality, Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Production Team - these are just some of the ways you can serve at Gateway! Contact Josh Rand to get involved.
buildings & Grounds
If you are handy, have an eye for landscaping or decorating, are organized, or just interested in the look & feel of the physical church - this team is for you!
LOCAL OUTREACH
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Many of our community kidz have limited or no access to food outside of school provision. Even with income, families are having to choose between bills and groceries. GCC Backpack Project partners with Mapleton Elementary to meet this most basic need every weekend of the year, eliminating the painful emotion of having to choose between food and bills. We couldn't do this without your help! Whether they be donations of food, monetary gifts, or your prayers, help us end hunger in our community.
Food donations are welcome during church operating hours. The donation bin is located just inside of the office entrance.
Contact Patti Darnell to get involved, or click the link for a list of needed food items.
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Montgomery County Ministerial Association (MCMA) is a collaborative effort among the Churches of Montgomery County to be a tangible expression of God’s love to those who are in need.
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We strive to meet the needs right in our own backyard! Throughout the year, we partner with local business and schools to support both individuals and families. Our biggest annual drives are Thanksgiving Baskets and the Angel Tree Toy Drive.
STERLING COMMUNITY FOOD COALITION
SCFC is a local food bank and a partner agency of God’s Pantry Food Bank, which serves more than 50 counties from their Lexington headquarters and four other warehouse and distribution locations throughout the region.
We take non-perishable food donations weekly, with a larger drive every 5th Sunday. The drop-off basket is located in the entry way to the Church Offices.
Join us the 1st Monday of every month from 10:15am - 12pm to serve. All ages are welcome, there is something for everyone to do!
NEW BEGINNINGS | Winchester
New Beginnings values unborn human life and is concerned with the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of families involved in crisis pregnancies. They try to achieve this by making themselves publicly known and by providing free professional pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound services, options counseling, parenting classes, peer-to-peer counseling and ongoing support.
At Gateway, we participate in the Baby Bottle Fundraiser from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Each baby bottle is filled with loose change and returned to the Church. Each penny makes a difference!
BLUEGRASS CHRISTIAN CAMP | LEXINGTON
Blue Grass Christian Camp is a nonprofit organization that is changing lives in Lexington through year round partnerships with local schools, summer camps, and retreats.
We partner with BGCC in many ways! Watch throughout the year for classes, family fun nights, and so much more.
BLUEGRASS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
The Bluegrass Christian Fellowship is a community of churches and leaders with the vision of spreading the Gospel throughout Kentucky and the world. They are established to increase God’s Kingdom in Kentucky, through spirit-led church planting, love-filled ministry support, and the development of a Christ-centered community that strengthens local ministerial leadership.
All Christian leaders of Kentucky are invited to join, support the expansion of God’s Kingdom, contribute to a stronger discipleship community, and grow in faith with practical insights, networking and guidance.
SUPPORTED UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES
Kentucky Christian University - Grayson
Louisville Bible College - Louisville
UK Christian Student Fellowship - Lexington
GLOBAL OUTREACH
BETHLEHEM LIVING WATER | INDIA
Dedicated to spreading the Gospel throughout India, with the belief that sharing God’s love with people is the best way to draw them to God. BLW addresses the physical and spiritual needs for the people of India through integral disciple-making, in hopes of bringing healing and reconciliation through Living Water. They seek to provide holistic transformation through the proclamation of the Word and demonstration, in the lives of individuals and communities.
CENTRAL BRAZIL MISSION | BRAZIL
Earl and Ruth Anne Haubner have served as missionaries in Brazil since 1969. Their ministry is based in the city of Goiânia, near the capital city of Brasilia where they have a very successful church planting and leadership training program. More than 50 churches have been started as a result of their ministry. In 1995, their mission work expanded into the State of Amazonas, in the northern part of Brazil, and since the year 2000, they have taken more than 80 trips on the Amazon River to visit remote villages that are only accessible by boat.
WORKERS FOR MEXICO MISSION | MEXICO
A loving outreach of evangelism, benevolent assistance, church planting, preacher-training, camps, children’s work, CMM Deaf School and Home, student homes, clinics, Christian University, correspondence courses, feeding programs, building construction and maintenance throughout Mexico.
HERKO FAMILY MISSION | JAMAICA
Evangelistic mission organization based out of Nicholasville, KY that seeks to mobilize forces at home and abroad to establish churches throughout Jamaica. They also oversee Mission Teams of all ages who come to build or evangelize.
MISSION JOURNEYS
At Mission Journeys, they work with you to plan short term mission trips for your church or group that enhances your experience on the mission field you choose - focusing on mission trips rather than mission moments. They are also an excellent Outreach resource providing ministries such as Global Bible School, food packaging, disaster relief, construction and medical missions, church plan and/or redevelopment assistance, evangelism, speaking & preaching assistance, camps & VBS, and much more.
CHAPLAINCY ENDORSEMENT COMMISSION
The Chaplaincy Endorsement Commission (CEC), an agency of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, provides endorsement and pastoral care of chaplains and counselors in ministry who serve in a variety of using agencies such as the military, hospitals, prisons, and corporations.
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Gateway participates in Operation Christmas Child every year. Packing a shoebox is more than just giving gifts. It's sharing the love and light of Jesus Christ and witnessing love and discipleship in action.