Student Ministry WNL Fall Kickoff

Michelle Moser • Student Ministry Coordinator
August 24, 2026

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WNL FALL KICKOFF // August 26 // 5:30-8:00 pm

Have you been missing Wednesday nights at Gateway? Would you like to eat some free Chick-fil-A? Fall programming and Youth Group is starting back up this week! After eating and some fellowship, we will meet upstairs in the Student Center to kick off our fall semester. We can’t wait to see everyone!

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Student Ministry WNL Fall Kickoff
WNL FALL KICKOFF // August 26 // 5:30-8:00 pm Have you been missing Wednesday nights at Gateway? Would you like to eat some free Chick-fil-A? Fall programming and Youth Group is starting back up this week! After eating and some fellowship, we will meet upstairs in the Student Center to kick off our fall semester. We can’t wait to see everyone!
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Student Ministry Fall Semester 2026
September 13 - PARENT/LEADER COFFEE HOUSE //10:30-11:45 am Do you know who your student’s small group leaders and Student Classes teachers are? Have you had a chance to meet and talk with other parents who are in the same stage of life as you? Do you have questions about what exactly goes on in Youth Group? Then, the Parent/Leader Coffee House was designed for you! Come relax and have a cup of coffee while meeting leaders and other parents. September 23 - SEE YOU AT THE POLE // Check with your school for time Students will meet around their school’s flagpole for a student-led prayer event. Each school’s event is a little different but the goal is for students to pray for their schools, teachers, families, and leaders. A lot of schools meet at 7 am, but you should check with your school about the start time. October 4 - NEXTGEN SUNDAY // 9:00-11:45 am On NextGen Sunday, students are given the opportunity to serve during Sunday morning services. There are openings on stage, behind the scenes, and interacting with our church family, so there is a place for every student to serve!Register Here October 14 - FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN (FMSC) // 5:45-8:30 pm The Student Ministry will be packing at the Wednesday evening FMSC session at GCC. Students will be packing at a table with their small group. The small group table who packs the most boxes will receive a pizza party for their group. This is always an evening of fun, but more importantly, it makes a difference for children around the world. October 21 - NIGHT OF WORSHIP @ YOUTH GROUP // 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group on this night will be fully dedicated to worship and prayer. Our student worship team does a wonderful job of leading our students in worship, not just through songs of praise, but also prayer prompts and interactive elements. October 28 - FALL FAMILY FUN FEST (FFFF) // 6:00-8:00 pm Join us for this free come-and-go, outdoor event for some good old-fashioned family fun! We will have a costume contest, games, candy trail, food, and s’mores. This is a great time to hang out with your friends while having a fun time. November 13 & 14 - SICOM (Student International Conference On Missions) // Time TBD SICOM is in St. Louis this year. This is a great opportunity to experience missionary encounters, challenging messages, equipping workshops, dynamic worship, service opportunities, and over 300 exhibits. This event is for middle school and high school students. We will be spending the night at the church. To find out more information and to register, please click below. November 18 - SMALL GROUPS ONLY @ YOUTH GROUP // 6:00-8:00 pm Small Groups will be given the whole Youth Group time to spend together. Each small group will decide how they want to spend their time. Groups will remain at the church during this time. November 25 - NO YOUTH GROUP - Thanksgiving Break December 16 - ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY // 5:30-8:00 pm Your whole family is invited to our annual Christmas party! There will be food, games, an ugly sweater contest, and a white elephant gift exchange. December 23 - NO YOUTH GROUP - Christmas Break December 30 - NO YOUTH GROUP - Christmas Break January 6 - YOUTH GROUP RESUMES!