Sunday, November 16, 2014--Gratitude Changes Everything

From Pastor Paul BrundenBrick:

Regardless of the family tradition, the heart of Thanksgiving remains gratitude. Thanksgiving is a time to take stock and reflect on one’s life, showing gratitude for the many good things one has experienced during the past year. Of course, such an “attitude of gratitude” can be expressed at any time, but Thanksgiving is the perfect time to focus on this practice.

Giving thanks is an act of humility. It’s a way of acknowledging our dependence upon others for many of the good things we enjoy. We thank family for their role in our lives, we thank farmers for producing the food we eat, and we thank friends for their support. When we give thanks, we humbly confess our need for others and for their involvement in our lives.

Ann Voskamp, author of the best-selling book, One Thousand Gifts, says the same is true when it comes to God. “The practice of giving thanks,” she writes, “this is the way we practice the presence of God, stay present to His presence, and it is always a practice of the eyes. We don’t have to change what we see. Only the way we see.”


Marriage Moment--When was your last Date Night? Date Lunch?

When was the last time you celebrated your marriage?  Not just an anniversary but just taking some time to celebrate your union. We must understand that marriage is important. We must learn to value our unity as a husband and wife. We must NOT take our marriages for granted. When we do, we lose the importance of being one. We are creatures of habit. If we don’t take the time to form the healthy habit of celebrating, the enemy can try to slip in.  Date night isn't just about romance. It's about sharing memories with the one you love so you can continue to discover and rediscover each other.

Follow the link for some ideas:
http://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/twenty-five-inexpensive-ideas-for-great-dates-1285344.html


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Gateway's Schedule:

• Tuesday Night Corporate Prayer and Bible Study:
• Tuesday, November 18, 2014
• Prayer--6 pm-7 pm 
• Bible Study 7 pm-8 pm

• Sunday Morning Fellowship --Bring your favorite morning treats and let's just talk about the goodness of God and all that He is doing!  Let's just take 30 minutes to check in with each other and talk.  
• Sunday Morning Worship Service at 11:15 AM until December 28, 2014.

2015 Service Times---beginning Sunday, January 7, 2015

Sunday Morning Worship--11:00 am

Mid-Week Service Times:

Wednesday Night Prayer-6:30-7:15

Wednesday Night Bible Class/Bible Study---7:15-8:00

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