October 2026 Young Adults News

Steve Naglak • Young Adults Pastor
October 1, 2026

3 Minute Read
Gateway’s Young Adult Ministry exists to support and foster spiritual growth in young people age 18-25.
Young Adult Ladies Craft Night 🎨
Friday, October 2, 6:30 pm

Join other ladies from Gateway for an evening of crafts and community. Bring your own craft to complete or tackle one of the available projects. This craft night will be at the Naglaks (12295 Autumn Hill Court, Maryland Heights).

Young Adult FMSC Signup 🍚
Wednesday, October 14, 5:45-8:30 pm

The Young Adults are teaming up together for the Wednesday Night Shift of FMSC 2026! Register here and Pastor Steve will add you to the FMSC Young Adult Team packing 6:00-8:30 PM on October 15th. (Please note, while the shift starts at 6:00, please arrive no later than 5:45 to get trained.) Further details will be emailed to you regarding what to wear, what to bring and how else to prepare for YA shift.

Register Here!
Young Adult Savory S'mores Sliders 🔥
Friday, October 30, 5:30pm

Warm up around the bonfire as we enjoy Savory S'mores Sliders at the Naglaks on Friday, October 30, starting at 5:30 pm!

In addition to the classic chocolate, marshmallow and graham, we'll be doing s'mores made out of toasted meats, melty cheeses, and Kings Hawaiian Bread (gluten-free options will be available)!

After dinner we'll enjoy some worship around the fire and hear a devotion led by one of the Young Adults. For those who want to stay longer, we'll watch a movie on the outside projector screen.

Sign Up!
Current WNL Series: Navigating Adulthood

The life of a young adult is marked by numerous transitions surrounding their identity, relationships and responsibilities. They are challenged with how to care for themselves while also contributing to their community and finding their purpose as they adapt to new challenges. Join us Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm as we discuss where faith intersects these seven categories of young adulthood.

October 7 - Adapting

October 14 - FMSC (No Group Discussion)

October 21 - Making Meaning

October 28 - Family Fall Fun Fest (No Group Discussion)

Save these Future Dates:

🌏 International Conference on Missions // November 12-14

🍗 Friendsgiving // November 28

🎁 Young Adult Christmas Party // December 18

Join our GroupMe to chat, share prayers, and make plans with others.


📆Young Adult Sunday Morning Group
Sundays @ 9:00 am in Room 211

📆Young Adult Wednesday Night Group
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in Room 211

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November 2026 Young Adults News
Gateway’s Young Adult Ministry exists to support and foster spiritual growth in young people age 18-25. International Conference on Missions 🌏 November 12-14 The International Conference of Missions will be in St. Louis this year! Get a little glimpse of heaven as thousands of global kingdom workers gather together to worship the King! See how you can make a difference in the kingdom here in St. Louis and around the world! Gateway is a supporting partner church, which means college students can attend for $10 and all adults are only $20. Can’t make the whole convention? Come for the sessions you are able to make. Contact Pastor Steve or Carrie to see if you can get a ride downtown or if you have any other questions!Register Here! Young Adult Friendsgiving 🍗 Saturday, November 28 at 5:30 pm Gather with your young adult family for Friendsgiving, a time to celebrate our many blessings, on Saturday, November 28, starting at 5:30 pm. The main entree for the evening is ham -- and you get to bring the sides to accompany! Coffee, tea and an autumn side dish are also provided. Feel free to whip up a side at home or pick up something from the store, if that's your preference. After the meal, stick around to play games to catch up with those home for the holiday!Sign Up! Current WNL Series: BAPTIZED Is baptism a one-time action or does it shape the rest of your life? Join us as we look at what it means to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit. For those who have not been baptized, this series is an invitation to consider what it means to devote your life to Christ. For those who have been baptized, this series will help you see how your decision to follow Christ shapes your living for Him. Come and see how baptism shapes your identity as a disciple of Christ! November 4 - Baptized in the name of the FATHER November 11 - Baptized in the name of the SON November 18 - Baptized in the name of the SPIRIT Current Sunday Morning Series: Jesus Over Religion Our world is filled with so many varied and conflicting religions, it can be difficult to hear Jesus’ voice in all the noise. Join us Sunday mornings as we examine other religions through the lens of scripture to see how Christ reigns supreme over religion and how He is the Truth this world is seeking. Save these Future Dates: 🌏 International Conference on Missions // November 12-14 🍗 Friendsgiving // November 28 🎁 Young Adult Christmas Party // December 18 🥘 Young Adult Cooking Class // January 22 🎲 Game Night // Feb 10 ❄️ Young Adult Winter Retreat // Feb 12-14 Join our GroupMe to chat, share prayers and make plans with others. 📆Young Adult Sunday Morning Group Sundays @ 9:00 am in Room 211 📆Young Adult Wednesday Night Group Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in Room 211

Steve Naglak

Young Adults Pastor

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Steve Naglak

Young Adults Pastor

August 23, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
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Steve Naglak

Young Adults Pastor