Gateway Church

Facing Forward

steve — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:12:56 +0000

Our world is a rapidly changing place, particularly within western culture where we find ourselves. It’s no secret that the Church in general has struggled to cope with the fluidity of our times, leaving many grasping for a solid faith against a shifting landscape.

This September we begin a new series during our Sunday learning space where we will grapple with the “future question” – asking how we can lean into our faith in such a way that makes sense in tomorrow’s world. Another way to look at it might be to ask “What kind of faith is needed from tomorrow’s Christian, if we are to live positively into the world before us?”

‘Facing Forward’ is a series aimed at giving today’s Christian a renewed hope and faith for tomorrow.

Which way are you facing?

Face Down

steve — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:22:41 +0000

Beginning Friday 3 September, Gateway will be open on the first Friday evening of each month for anyone to join in shared devotional practice. This is an opportunity to intentionally engage with God in a variety of ways. Whether it’s to engage a need with prayer, sit silently and listen, seek healing or just sing out loud – why not make this monthly event a normal part of your spiritual discipline routine?

Let’s be honest that getting ‘face down’ before God isn’t always an easy thing to do, mainly because it goes against our self reliant and self centred culture. That said it’s hard to imagine how spiritual formation could truly happen if we never make space for intentional, shared devotional practice. Once a month why not put Facebook down, and get your face down instead!

Prayer

steve — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:43:38 +0000

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Round the clock

steve — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:36:32 +0000

Our experiment in the practice of “fixed hour prayer” begins first thing on Monday morning 29 March and continues through Holy Week. For those signed up, you will receive a text message at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm with suggested forms of prayer for each hour. To help, you can download this essential reference document which provides everything you need to participate. Of course you don’t have to follow the suggested prayer types each time – they are only suggestions!

If you want to join in, you can still sign up by sending your mobile number to gatewaypeople@gmail.com.

Grace and Peace.