Gateway Missions Update Nov 2026

LOCALLY Winter Coat / Blanket Drive November 2026  The temperatures are falling and winter is fast approaching. The homeless in our area need outerwear and blankets to survive the cold. We will be collecting new/gently-used ADULT coats and warm blankets for homeless ministries in our area - so take a look through your closets for gently-used items (or go shopping for something brand-new) to help our neighbors in their time of need. Adult coats and blankets can be brought to Gateway on Sunday mornings between now and the end of November. Midweek Missions Group at Gateway 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm This group is open to anyone who has a heart for missions and is available. They gather to make a variety of giveaway items for others - and no special skills are required. Mission:STL Affordable Christmas Toy Drive November 15-December 6 Did you know many families in our area can't afford to buy Christmas presents for their kids? That's why Mission:St Louis asks local churches - like us - to host a toy drive. We are thankful to partner with them again this year to support their December 12 community event that allows families to shop with dignity for their kids. Starting November 15, there will be a Christmas tree in the lobby with ornament tags listing suggested toys to purchase and bring back to the church. If you want to be part of the event itself, you can also sign up to help in-person on December 12. What a blessing for us to bless others, especially children! NATIONALLY International Conference on Missions (ICOM) Thursday-Saturday, November 12-14 We’re excited to participate in this amazing event, taking place right here in St. Louis. It’s going to give us insights and a God-sized perspective on His Kingdom work around the world. GLOBALLY Missionaries Visiting Gateway This Sunday, November 15 Stop by the lobby table on Sunday, November 15, to greet Caleb & Elena Elkins, our missionaries to Scotland, and hear how God is at work there. Better yet, join them for a free lunch after services to be inspired by their testimonies and stories! RSVP below.Elkins' Lunch Signup April Mission Trip Info Meeting Sunday, November 22 @ 12:15 pm Would you like to be part of showing the love of Jesus by providing a family with a home? We have the opportunity to build two houses with Casas Por Cristo in Juarez, Mexico from April 5-10, 2027. The team to build the first home is already filled and we are seeking 10 – 15 more people to allow us to build a second home. The number of volunteers will be limited to a maximum of 15 per house. If you are interested in more information about Casas Por Cristo and the 2027 Juarez trip, please plan to attend this informational lunch after church on Sunday, November 22, or contact Mike or Jenni Biggs (mikejenbiggs@gmail.com). RSVP below.Juárez Mission Trip Info Meeting signup Missions of Hope International (MOHI) We recently partnered with Missions of Hope International (MOHI) to empower children, families and entire communities, improving lives through education and opportunity. Learn more below:What is MOHI? MISSIONS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE: 📆 Winter Coat / Blanket Drive During the month of November 📆 ICOM (Int’l Conf on Missions) Thursday-Saturday, November 12-14 📆 Caleb & Elena Elkins (Missionaries to Scotland) at Gateway Sunday, November 15 📆 Affordable Christmas Toy Drive November 15-December 6 📆 Info Meeting/Lunch for Juárez Mission Trip Sunday, November 22 📆 Affordable Christmas Event with Mission:St Louis Saturday, December 12 📆 Gateway’s Missions Expo Sunday, January 31, 2027