Gateway Update for Sept 27-Oct 3, 2026
Here's what's you can get involved with at Gateway this week!

Lore Thommesen • Ministry Coordinator
September 25, 2026

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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 am
Women'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


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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
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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

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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

May 14, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Update for August 16-22, 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 16 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 Back to School Backpack Drive - Help us fill backpacks for North County students between services in the first floor hallway (all materials provided) DivorceCare Group - 6:00 pm in Room #210 Monday, August 17 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Tuesday, August 18 Men’s Monthly Meal - 6:30 pm at The Mexican Barrel HouseSign up here! Wednesday, August 19 Quilter Bees Group - 1:30 pm 6th Grade On-Ramp - 6:30 pm in Student Center Thursday, August 20 Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 UPCOMING EVENT: Soul Care Retreat Friday-Sunday, September 18-20 Get info & Register! 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 8.16.26 // Make A Plan // Luke 10:38-42 (ESV) 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: Share Your Life -- 1 John 1:1-4 See you soon!

Lore Thommesen

Ministry Coordinator