Gateway Update for Nov 8-14, 2026
Here's what's you can get involved with at Gateway this week!

Lore Thommesen • Ministry Coordinator
November 6, 2026

4 Minute Read
Welcome to the weekly update!
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Sunday, November 8
  • Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast - 7:45 am in lobby
  • Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109
  • Quilter Bees’ Giveaway - before/after worship services
  • 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday
    service in person or online
  • Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services
  • Student Ministry - Meets during 9:00 am service in Student Center
  • Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211
  • GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106
  • DivorceCare’s Surviving the Holidays Event - 6:00 pm in Room #210
Monday, November 9
  • Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym
Wednesday, November 11
  • Wednesdays in the Word Group - 10:30 am in Room #112
  • Quilter Bees/Midweek Missions Group - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook
  • Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm
  • WNL Meal: chicken yum-yum, green beans, applesauce, rolls, dessert
Thursday, November 12
  • International Conference on Missions
    Thursday-Saturday, November 12-14
    This conference of worship, teaching and opportunities to learn from mission partners is for anyone interested in sharing the gospel around the world. Come grow in your passion for God's mission, and maybe leave with a clearer sense of your own next step in sharing Jesus with the world.
ICOM Registration
  • Little Lights Playtime - 9:30 am in gym
Interested? Let us know
  • Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210
Saturday, November 14
  • Men’s Breakfast Study - 8:30 am in lobby
Upcoming Events

Mission: STL’s Affordable Christmas Toy Drive
  • Begins Next Sunday, November 15 Help our neighbors by donating new toys they can purchase at discounted prices with dignity at Mission: St Louis next month! Check out the Christmas tree in the foyer - come practice generosity with us, close to home.
Gateway Missionaries Visiting
  • Next Sunday, November 15
    Stop by the lobby table 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.
Lunch with Elkins


All-Church Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
  • Sunday, Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm
    This is an evening of fellowship with the people we call family here. All the specifics are in your email. Besides bringing a side and dessert to share, you can sign up below to help us with this event, including cooking a church-provided turkey.
Volunteer Signup for Thanksgiving Potluck
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
  • Thursday, Dec 24 @ 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm
    Join us for Christmas Eve Service with Scripture, worship and candlelight for everyone at Gateway and our community. Come celebrate that God came close to us in Jesus.

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The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (BONUS: if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News

Sermon Series

MOVING UP THE LADDER: Taking the Next Step Toward a Generous Life


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This Week's Message

11.08.26 // Live with Contentment //
1 Timothy 6:6-10 (ESV)
Doug Vernon, Guest Speaker

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November 6, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Nov 8-14, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, November 8 Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast - 7:45 am in lobby Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 Quilter Bees’ Giveaway - before/after worship services 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meets during 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211 GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare’s Surviving the Holidays Event - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, November 9 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Wednesday, November 11 Wednesdays in the Word Group - 10:30 am in Room #112 Quilter Bees/Midweek Missions Group - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm WNL Meal: chicken yum-yum, green beans, applesauce, rolls, dessert Thursday, November 12 International Conference on Missions Thursday-Saturday, November 12-14 This conference of worship, teaching and opportunities to learn from mission partners is for anyone interested in sharing the gospel around the world. Come grow in your passion for God's mission, and maybe leave with a clearer sense of your own next step in sharing Jesus with the world.ICOM Registration Little Lights Playtime - 9:30 am in gymInterested? Let us know Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Saturday, November 14 Men’s Breakfast Study - 8:30 am in lobby Upcoming Events Mission: STL’s Affordable Christmas Toy Drive Begins Next Sunday, November 15 Help our neighbors by donating new toys they can purchase at discounted prices with dignity at Mission: St Louis next month! Check out the Christmas tree in the foyer - come practice generosity with us, close to home. Gateway Missionaries Visiting Next Sunday, November 15 Stop by the lobby table 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.Lunch with Elkins All-Church Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Sunday, Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm This is an evening of fellowship with the people we call family here. All the specifics are in your email. Besides bringing a side and dessert to share, you can sign up below to help us with this event, including cooking a church-provided turkey.Volunteer Signup for Thanksgiving Potluck Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Thursday, Dec 24 @ 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm Join us for Christmas Eve Service with Scripture, worship and candlelight for everyone at Gateway and our community. Come celebrate that God came close to us in Jesus. WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (BONUS: if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News Sermon Series MOVING UP THE LADDER: Taking the Next Step Toward a Generous Life Watch last week’s sermon 👇 This Week's Message 11.08.26 // Live with Contentment // 1 Timothy 6:6-10 (ESV) Doug Vernon, Guest Speaker Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

September 25, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Nov 1-7, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, November 1 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meets during 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211 GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, November 2 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Wednesday, November 4 Wednesdays in the Word Group - 10:30 am in Room #112 Quilter Bees/Midweek Missions Group - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Wed Night Life Meal: philly cheesesteak sandwiches (GF option available), chips, dessert Thursday, November 5 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday, November 6 Women’s “Soup for the Soul” Gathering - 6:00 pmSign up here Saturday, November 7 Women’s Brunch & Board Games - 10:00 amSign up here Upcoming Events Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast Next Sunday, November 8 @ 7:45 am All U.S. veterans & families are welcome! Quilter Bees’ Giveaway Next Sunday, November 8 Stop by to pick a free item to give away! DivorceCare’s Surviving the Holidays Event Next Sunday, November 8 @ 6:00 pm Open to anyone trying to handle the holidays while separated or divorce Little Lights Playtime Thursday, November 12 @ 9:30 amInterested? Let us know! International Conference on Missions Thurs-Sat, November 12-14 This conference connects people with global missions through worship, teaching, and opportunities to learn from mission partners. It's for anyone interested in global missions and sharing the gospel around the world. Come get a broader vision of the global church and what God is doing in it.ICOM Signup All-Church Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Sunday, Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm Come enjoy the simple gift of sitting down to a shared meal together as a church family. Watch your email for all the specifics! WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (BONUS: if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News Sermon Series MOVING UP THE LADDER: Taking the Next Step Toward a Generous Life In the world around us, moving up the ladder often means getting more…more money, more stuff, more status, more security. But success in God’s kingdom looks different. “Moving up” means learning to give more, as we grasp contentment, practice gratitude, use what we have to bless others, and treasure God above all things. Over these four weeks, we'll explore some foundational principles of generosity and discover how our relationship with what we have is deeply connected to our relationship with God Himself and to the people we will become. And as we approach our Special Thanksgiving Offering on November 22, we’ll invite every person at Gateway to prayerfully consider taking a step toward greater generosity and making a giving commitment for the coming year. Watch last week’s sermon 👇 This Week's Message 11.01.26 // Lead Your Heart // Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV) Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

October 23, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Oct 25-31, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 25 Last call to donate Halloween candy for our Family Fall Fun Fest! Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meets during 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211 GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, October 26 Women’s Pickleball - 6:00 pm in gym Wednesday, October 28 Wednesdays in the Word - 10:30 am in Room #112 Family Fall Fun Fest - 6:00 pm A walk-around dinner, indoor activities for all ages, student costume contest, a treat trail, and more! Who’s going to be first to go down our giant stair slide? Join us for this free event - either as our guest or as a Gateway volunteer! Sign up below and we’ll see you Wednesday night.Register for Family Fall Fun FestVolunteer for Family Fall Fun Fest Thursday, October 29 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday, October 30 Young Adult Savory S’mores Sliders - 5:30 pm @ Naglaks (for ages 18-25)Young Adult (ages 18-25) Savory S'mores Signup Looking for info on adult groups at Gateway? Click HERE UPCOMING EVENTS: Women’s Ministry “Soup for the Soul” Event Friday, November 6 @ 6:00 pm Join us for fun, food and fellowship!Women's Ministry "Soup For The Soul" Signup Women’s Ministry Brunch & Board Games Saturday, November 7 @ 10:00 am Come for this potluck brunch and board games - kids are welcome, too!Women's Potluck Brunch & Board Games Signup Veterans’ Appreciation Breakfast Sunday, Nov 8 @ 7:45 am in coffee house If you or a family member have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, we invite you to join us for a breakfast in your honor before services (no RSVP needed). DivorceCare’s Surviving the Holidays event Sunday, November 8 @ 6:00 pm If you are going through a separation or divorce and would like some insights on how to make it through the holiday season, please join us for this event.DivorceCare's Surviving the Holidays Signup Little Lights Playtime Thursday, November 12 @ 9:30 am A community-centered gathering for children and their parents/caregivers at Gateway!Info on Little Lights Playtime WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News Current Sermon Series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Living A Life On Mission This Week's Message 10.25.26 // Be Light // Matthew 5:14-16 Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 New Sermon Series Begins November 1 MOVING UP THE LADDER: Taking the Next Step Toward a Generous Life In the world around us, moving up the ladder often means getting more…more money, more stuff, more status, more security. But success in God’s kingdom looks different. As Jesus invites us into a radically different way of life, we discover that “moving up” really means learning to give more, as we grasp contentment, practice gratitude, use what we have to bless others, and treasure God above all things. Over the next four weeks, we'll explore some foundational principles of generosity and discover how our relationship with what we have is deeply connected to our relationship with God Himself and to the people we will become. As we approach our Special Thanksgiving Offering on November 22, we’ll invite every person at Gateway to prayerfully consider taking a step toward greater generosity and making a giving commitment for the coming year. Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Lead Your Heart // Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

October 16, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Oct 18-24, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 18 FMSC Shift #15 - 9:15 am in gym (no Sunday morning worship services or classes) GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 Evening Worship Service - 6:00 pm Join us for this service with your whole family! Monday, October 19 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Wednesday, October 21 Wednesdays in the Word - 10:30 am in Room #210 Quilter Bees Group - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Wednesday Night Meal: meatloaf (gluten-free option), mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert Thursday, October 22 Women’s Ministry Cardmaking - 6:30 pm in Room #112Women's Cardmaking Signup Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday, October 23 Men’s Ministry Bonfire - 6:30 pmMen's Bonfire Saturday, October 24 Men’s Saturday Study - 8:30 am in lobby UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Fall Fun Fest Next Wednesday, Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm This is going to be so much fun and everything’s free! You can wear a non-scary costume, get a walk-around dinner; kids and teens can participate in age-appropriate activities, plus a treat trail! Invite your friends and family to join you and register now to save time!Family Fall Fun Fest Signup Not sure you have anyone to invite? You can help welcome our guests by volunteering for this community event below (you can also donate bags of candy for the treat trail):VOLUNTEER for Family Fall Fun Fest ICOM (Int’l Conference on Missions) November 12-14 @ America’s Center For the first time in 50 years, ICOM (International Conference on Missions) is being held right here in St. Louis - what a blessing for our community to host! And you can attend for just $20/adult (kids/students are FREE) when you use one of these discount codes: 2026STLADULT or 2026STLFAMILY. Come be inspired by all God is doing through His people at this incredible event!Register for ICOM WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News Current Sermon Series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Living A Life On Mission This Week's Message 10.18.26 // Be Willing // Matthew 14:13-21 (ESV) Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor NOTE: This is a 6:00 pm worship service Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Be Light // Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

October 9, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Oct 11-17, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Our 11th annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack is taking over our gym this Wednesday-next Sunday! Want to know more or get involved? Click below!Feed My Starving Children MobilePack @ Gateway There’s still room for you to help! Here are three specific shifts with the most openings. If you want to claim one or see if another date/time has a need, just sign up below. Thurs, 10/15 @ 9:15 am: 34 packer spots open Thurs, 10/15 @ 3:15 pm: 42 packer, 3 warehouse runner spots open Sat, 10/17 @ 6:30 pm: 56 packer, 7 labeler, 9 warehouse runner spots openOpen MobilePack Volunteer Slots Signup Sunday, October 11 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meets during 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211 GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Wednesday, October 14 Wednesdays in the Word - 10:30 am in Room #210 FMSC Packing Shift #1 - 2:45 pm in gym FMSC Packing Shift #2 - 6:00 pm in gym Thursday, October 15 FMSC Packing Shift #3 - 9:15 am in gym (34 packer spots open) FMSC Packing Shift #4 - 12:15 pm in gym FMSC Packing Shift #5 - 3:15 pm in gym (42 packer, 3 warehouse spots open) FMSC Packing Shift #6 - 6:15 pm in gym Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday, October 16 FMSC Packing Shift #7 - 9:15 am in gym FMSC Packing Shift #8 - 12:15 pm in gym FMSC Packing Shift #9 - 3:15 pm in gym FMSC Packing Shift #10 - 6:15 pm in gym Saturday, October 17 FMSC Packing Shift #11 - 9:30 am in gym FMSC Packing Shift #12 - 12:45 pm in gym FMSC Packing Shift #13 - 3:30 pm in gym FMSC Packing Shift #14 - 6:30 pm in gym (7 labeler, 56 packer, 9 warehouse spots open) Sunday, October 18 FMSC Packing Shift #15 - 9:15 am in gym (no morning worship services) Evening Worship Service - 6:00 pm Please join us for this special time together! UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Fall Fun Fest Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:00 pm This is going to be so much fun and everything’s free! You can wear a non-scary costume, get a walk-around dinner; kids and teens can participate in age-appropriate activities, plus a treat trail! Invite your friends and family to join you and register now to save time!Family Fall Fun Fest Signup Not sure you have anyone to invite? You can help welcome our guests by volunteering for this community event below!VOLUNTEER for Family Fall Fun Fest Women’s Ministry Cardmaking Thursday, October 22 @ 6:30 pm Lots of fun and no skills needed - we’ll have a glue stick for you!Women's Cardmaking Signup Men’s Ministry Bonfire Friday, October 23 @ 6:30 pm Guys, please join us - and invite your friends, too!Men's Bonfire Signup ICOM (Int’l Conference on Missions) November 12-14 @ America’s Center ICOM (International Conference on Missions) is being held in St. Louis this year - what a blessing for our community to host! And you can attend for just $20/adult (kids/students are FREE) when you use one of these discount codes: 2026STLADULT or 2026STLFAMILY. Come be inspired by all God is doing through His people at this incredible event!Register for ICOM WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News Current Sermon Series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Living A Life On Mission This Week's Message 10.11.26 // Be Humble // Matthew 13:31-33 (ESV) Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week [6:00 pm service]: Be Willing // Matthew 14:13-21 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

October 2, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Oct 4-10, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 4 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online [This Sunday is NextGen Sunday - come be blessed by our Student Ministry, as they serve our community during morning worship!] Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Come serve with us for NextGen Sunday! Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211 Gateway Connect - 12:00 pm in Student CenterGateway Connect signup GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, October 5 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Wednesday, October 7 Wednesdays in the Word - 10:30 am in Room #112 Midweek Missions - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Wed Night Life Meal: homemade pizza (gluten-free option), salad, dessert Thursday, October 8 Little Lights Playtime - 9:30 am in gym (for age 0-5 and their parents/caregivers)Interested in Little Lights? Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Saturday, October 10 Men’s Breakfast Study - 8:30 am in Gateway cafe area Our FMSC MobilePack Is Almost Here! There’s still room for you to help save kids from starvation! Check out the current shift openings through the link below and be part of the crew with us!FMSC Mobile Pack (Oct 14-18) UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Fall Fun Fest Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:00 pm You can help welcome our guests by volunteering for this community event below!VOLUNTEER for Family Fall Fun Fest Young Adult Savory S’Mores Sliders Friday, October 30 @ 5:30 pm Sign up below for this fun evening of fellowship! (for ages 18-25)Young Adult signup ICOM (Int’l Conference on Missions) November 12-14 @ America’s Center ICOM (International Conference on Missions) is being held in St. Louis this year - what a blessing for our community to host! And you can attend for just $20/adult (kids/students are FREE) when you use one of these discount codes: 2026STLADULT or 2026STLFAMILY. Come be inspired by all God is doing through His people at this incredible event!Register for ICOM WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News Current Sermon Series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Living A Life On Mission This Week's Message 10.4.26 // Be Available // Mark 1:29-39 (ESV) NextGen Sunday Steve Naglak, Young Adult Pastor & Gabe Hoevet, Student Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Be Humble // Matthew 13:31-33 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

September 25, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Sept 27-Oct 3, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 27 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 MOHI Child Sponsorship Info - during worship services 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meets during 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meets during 9:00 am service in Room #211 GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, September 28 Women’s Pickleball - 6:00 pm in gym Wednesday, September 30 Young At Heart to MO History Museum - carpool from Gateway @ 9:00 am; sign up below (for ages 55+)!Young At Heart signup Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Wed Night Life Meal: pasta casserole (GF option), breadsticks, salad, dessert Thursday, October 1 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday, October 2 Singles Movie at Art Hill - carpool from Gateway @ 5:30 pm; sign up below (for ages 40+)!Singles signup Saturday, October 3 Women’s Breakfast @ The Shack in Valley Park - 9:00 amWomen's Breakfast signup Looking for info on adult groups at Gateway? Click HERE UPCOMING EVENTS: Gateway Connect Sunday, Oct 4 @ noon in Student Center Gateway Connect is one of the best ways to learn more about plugging into our church -- whether that's groups, serving or just learning more about us. And the best part? Childcare and lunch are on us!Gateway Connect Signup Family Fall Fun Fest Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:00 pm WANT SPECIFIC MINISTRY INFO? The best way to keep up with our ministries is to click on the link below, then scroll down to find what interests you (if you subscribe to ministry posts, you’ll get an email notification when updates happen): Ministry News New Sermon Series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Living A Life On Mission What if loving our neighbors was more than a command with which we agreed? What if it became a way of life? Jesus calls us to love our neighbors - but He also shows us what that love looks like. It means slowing down enough to notice people. Making ourselves available when our plans are interrupted. Being willing to offer what we have, no matter how small it is, trusting God to use it. And letting the light of Jesus shine through the ordinary places and relationships of our everyday lives. Over these five weeks, we’ll explore what it means to live a life on mission - not simply by attending a missions event or serving on a project, but by becoming people who are continually looking for ways to love those God has placed around us. Throughout the series, Gateway will have opportunities to put our faith into action, through local and global missional projects, partnerships and acts of service. Because the mission of Jesus isn’t something we leave to someone else; it’s something we join. This Week's Message 9.27.26 // Love Thy Neighbor // Luke 10:25-37 Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Be Available // Mark 1:29-39 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

September 18, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Gateway Update for Sept 20-26, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 20 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Room #211 GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, September 21 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Wednesday, September 23 Wednesdays in the Word Bible Study - 10:30 am in Room #112 Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Wed Night Life Meal: chicken pot pie, salad, cherry cobbler & ice cream (gluten-free: grilled chicken salad) Thursday, September 24 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Saturday, September 26 Men’s Breakfast Study - 8:30 am (studying the book of Romans) UPCOMING EVENTS: MOHI Child Sponsorship Event Next Sunday, Sept 27 during services Be here to see how you can make a Kingdom difference in an Ethiopian child’s life with Missions of Hope International! Gateway Connect Sunday, Oct 4 @ noon in Student Center Gateway Connect is one of the best ways to learn more about plugging into our church -- whether that's groups, serving or just learning more about us. And the best part? Childcare & lunch are on us!Gateway Connect Signup Current Sermon Series UNCHANGING: Steady In Every Season This Week's Message 9.20.26 // Trustworthy // Psalm 121 Karl Schad, Neighboring Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 New Sermon Series LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Living A Life On Mission What if loving our neighbors was more than a command with which we agreed? What if it became a way of life? Jesus calls us to love our neighbors - but He also shows us what that love looks like. It means slowing down enough to notice people. Making ourselves available when our plans are interrupted. Being willing to offer what we have, no matter how small it is, trusting God to use it. And letting the light of Jesus shine through the ordinary places and relationships of our everyday lives. Over these five weeks, we’ll explore what it means to live a life on mission - not simply by attending a missions event or serving on a project, but by becoming people who are continually looking for ways to love those God has placed around us. Throughout the series, Gateway will have opportunities to put our faith into action, through local and global missional projects, partnerships and acts of service. Because the mission of Jesus isn’t something we leave to someone else; it’s something we join. Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Love Thy Neighbor // Luke 10:25-37 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

September 11, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Update for Sept 13-19, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 13 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Room #211 New GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 If you are dealing with a recent loss, please join us for healing, hope and help! DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, September 14 Women’s Pickleball - 6:00 pm in gym Tuesday, September 15 Women’s Dinner - 6:00 pm @ Rosalita’sWomen's Dinner Signup Wednesday, September 16 Wednesdays in the Word Bible Study - 10:30 am in Room #112 ImpactLife Blood Drive - 5:30-8:30 pm in lobbyBlood Drive Signup Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Serving chicken yum-yum, green beans, rolls, dessert Thursday, September 17 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday-Sunday, Sept 18-20 Soul Care Retreat @ LaSalle Retreat Center Friday, September 18 Men’s Monthly Meal - 6:30 pm @ Rosalita’sMen's Monthly Meal Signup UPCOMING EVENTS: MOHI Child Sponsorship Event Sunday, Sept 27 during services Be here to see how you can make a Kingdom difference in an Ethiopian child’s life with Missions of Hope International! Gateway Connect Sunday, Oct 4 @ noon in Student Center Gateway Connect is one of the best ways to learn more about plugging into our church -- whether that's groups, serving or just learning more about us. And the best part? Childcare & lunch are on us!Gateway Connect Signup Current Sermon Series UNCHANGING: Steady In Every Season (2 weeks) Life can change quickly. Circumstances shift, seasons end, people move on, plans change, and sometimes the things that once felt familiar no longer do. In the middle of all that change, we need something — and Someone — we can count on. The good news of Scripture is that, while our lives and circumstances are constantly changing, God is not. His character remains steady. His promises remain true. His presence remains with us. He is still good, still faithful, still at work, and still worthy of our trust. In this two-week series in the Psalms, we’ll be reminded of what is true about God, no matter what season we find ourselves in. When everything around us feels uncertain, we can find security in Who God is and confidence in His faithfulness. Because when everything else changes, God remains unchanging. This Week's Message 9.13.26 // Secure // Psalm 46 Doug Vernon, Guest Speaker Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: UNCHANGING // Trustworthy -- Psalm 121 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

September 4, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Update for Sept 6-12, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 6 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online FMSC Registration! - Click below or stop by our Welcome Desk for help before/after worship services (check your email for registration code)!Register HERE for our FMSC MobilePack! Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Room #211 DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Wednesday, September 9 Wednesdays in the Word Bible Study - 10:30 am in Room #112 Quilter Bees - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Serving homemade pizza, salad and dessert Thursday, September 10 Little Lights Play Time - 9:30 amLittle Lights Interest Form Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Friday, September 11 Young Adults to Top Golf - 6:00 pmYoung Adult Top Golf - sign up here! Saturday, September 12 Men’s Breakfast Study - 8:30 am Next Sunday, September 13 New GriefShare Group Begins at Gateway - 12:30 pm UPCOMING EVENTS: Soul Care Retreat -- Fri-Sun, Sept 18-20 Want to reconnect with God? Experience spiritual renewal? Need to slow down and listen for His voice? Join us for this peaceful retreat and God-encounter!Register for our Soul Care Retreat Here! ImpactLife Blood Drive @ Gateway Wednesday, September 16 (5:30-8:30 pm) Give the gift of blood to help save others' lives! ImpactLife will be at Gateway on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:30-8:30 pm. You can preregister for a time slot here:Blood Drive Sign Up Current Sermon Series BACK AT IT: Returning to a Life of Discipleship Summer has a way of changing our rhythms. Vacations, travel, new schedules, school starting back, and unexpected detours can all pull us away from the habits and priorities that shape us as followers of Jesus. The good news is that Jesus continually invites us back. Discipleship isn’t about having a perfect track record — it’s about returning to Him again and again. Back At It is about re-centering our lives on Jesus. Together, we'll rediscover what it means to follow Him by remembering who we are, establishing life-giving rhythms, living in authentic community, serving others, and learning how to keep going when life knocks us off course. This Week's Message 9.6.26 // Don’t Give Up // Philippians 3:12-16 (ESV) Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 New Sermon Series UNCHANGING: Steady In Every Season (2 weeks) Life can change quickly. Circumstances shift, seasons end, people move on, plans change, and sometimes the things that once felt familiar no longer do. In the middle of all that change, we need something — and Someone — we can count on. The good news of Scripture is that, while our lives and circumstances are constantly changing, God is not. His character remains steady. His promises remain true. His presence remains with us. He is still good, still faithful, still at work, and still worthy of our trust. In this two-week series in the Psalms, we’ll be reminded of what is true about God, no matter what season we find ourselves in. When everything around us feels uncertain, we can find security in Who God is and confidence in His faithfulness. Because when everything else changes, God remains unchanging. Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: UNCHANGING // Secure -- Psalm 46 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

August 28, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Update for Aug 30-Sept 5, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 30 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online FMSC Registration For Gateway Opens Today! - Click below or stop by our Welcome Desk for help before/after worship services (check your email for registration code)!Register HERE for our FMSC MobilePack! Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Room #211 Young Adults to Festival of Nations - 12:00 pmYoung Adults: Register Here DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, August 31 Coed Pickleball - 6:00 pm in gym Wednesday, September 2 Wednesdays in the Word Bible Study - 10:30 am in Room #112 Quilter Bees - 1:30 pm in Missions Nook Wednesday Night Life Program - 5:30 pm Serving Philly Cheesesteaks (GF), chips, coleslaw, and cookies FMSC MobilePack Registration - In-person help available again at the Welcome Desk during WNL program. Thursday, September 3 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Saturday, September 5 Women’s Potluck Breakfast - 9:00 amRSVP to Women's Potluck Breakfast UPCOMING EVENT: Soul Care Retreat -- Fri-Sun, Sept 18-20 Want to reconnect with God? Experience spiritual renewal? Need to slow down and listen for His voice? Join us for this peaceful retreat and God-encounter!Register for our Soul Care Retreat Here! Introducing Little Lights Playtime! 2nd Thursday of month @ 9:30 am A community-centered gathering for children and their parents/caregivers at Gateway!Get Little Lights Play Time Info Here! Current Sermon Series BACK AT IT: Returning to a Life of Discipleship Summer has a way of changing our rhythms. Vacations, travel, new schedules, school starting back, and unexpected detours can all pull us away from the habits and priorities that shape us as followers of Jesus. The good news is that Jesus continually invites us back. Discipleship isn’t about having a perfect track record — it’s about returning to Him again and again. Back At It is a six-week series about re-centering our lives on Jesus. Together, we'll rediscover what it means to follow Him by remembering who we are, establishing life-giving rhythms, living in authentic community, serving others, and learning how to keep going when life knocks us off course. This Week's Message 8.30.26 // Serve God’s Kingdom -- Mark 10:35-45 (ESV) Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Don’t Give Up -- Philippians 3:12-16 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator

August 21, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Update for August 23-29, 2026
Welcome to the weekly update! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 23 Intercessory Prayer - 8:30 am in Room #109 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service in person or online Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services Student Ministry - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Student Center Young Adult Group - Meeting during the 9:00 am service in Room #211 Gateway Connect Lunch - 12:00 pm in Student Center!Register for Gateway Connect Here DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, August 24 Women’s Pickleball - 6:00 pm in gym Wednesday, August 26 WNL Fall Kickoff - 5:30 pm Free Chick-fil-A dinner, followed by fun, info on groups for all ages and fellowship, ending at 8:00 pm (check your email for all the details!) Thursday, August 27 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 UPCOMING EVENT: Soul Care Retreat Friday-Sunday, September 18-20 Sign Up Here Don’t Forget: Registration for our FMSC MobilePack Opens Sunday, August 30!FMSC MobilePack Current Sermon Series BACK AT IT: Returning to a Life of Discipleship Summer has a way of changing our rhythms. Vacations, travel, new schedules, school starting back, and unexpected detours can all pull us away from the habits and priorities that shape us as followers of Jesus. The good news is that Jesus continually invites us back. Discipleship isn’t about having a perfect track record — it’s about returning to Him again and again. Back At It is a six-week series about re-centering our lives on Jesus. Together, we'll rediscover what it means to follow Him by remembering who we are, establishing life-giving rhythms, living in authentic community, serving others, and learning how to keep going when life knocks us off course. This Week's Message 8.23.26 // Share Your Life // 1 John 1:1-4 (ESV) Josh Huckabay, Senior Pastor Watch last week’s sermon 👇 Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: · Sundays at 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 1951 Des Peres Rd, St Louis MO 63131 Next Week: Serve God’s Kingdom -- Mark 10:35-45 (ESV) See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator