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Gateway Update for Nov 15-21, 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 15 Mission:STL’s Affordable Christmas Toy Drive Begins 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. 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 Luncheon for Missionaries Caleb & Elena Elkins - 12:00 pm in Room #210 Join Caleb & Elena Elkins, our missionaries to Scotland, for a free lunch after services to be inspired by their testimonies and stories! RSVP below.Elkins' Luncheon Signup GriefShare Group - 12:30 pm in Room #106 Monday, November 16 Men’s Pickleball - 7:00 pm in gym Tuesday, November 17 Men’s Monthly Meal- 6:30 pm at HuHot Mongolian Grill Sign up below!Men's Meal Signup Wednesday, November 18 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: pasta bake (GF option), breadsticks, salad, dessert Thursday, November 19 Young At Heart - Trip to Nat’l Veterans Memorial @ 9:00 am Leaving from Boggs’ home in Arnold; sign up below!Young At Heart Signup Overcomers Group - 7:00 pm in Room #210 Next Sunday, November 22 All-Church Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner Next Sunday, November 22 @ 5:00 pm This is an evening of fellowship with the people we call family here. The meal is one we make together, so if your family has a side dish and/or dessert nobody's allowed to skip, this is a good year to share them with the rest of us. Sign up to help us prepare for our feast or to cook a church-provided turkey.Volunteer Signup for Thanksgiving Potluck 2027 Mexico Mission Trip Info Lunch Meeting Next Sunday, November 22 @ 12:15 pm Would you like to be part of showing the love of Jesus by providing a family with a home? Join Mike & Jenni Biggs for lunch and a short meeting at 12:15 pm on Sunday, November 22, to learn about the opportunity to help build two houses with Casas Por Cristo in Juarez, Mexico from April 5-10, 2027. Sign up below!Juárez Mexico Mission Trip Meeting Other Events Mission: STL’s Affordable Christmas Toy Drive Mission STL's Christmas toy drive is happening now and is open to anyone at Gateway who wants to give. Saint Louis is the city God has put us in and this is a great way to invest in it. Check out the Christmas tree in our lobby now through month-end for gift ideas! All-Month: Homeless Winter Coat & Blanket Collection It’s getting colder outside and our homeless neighbors are struggling to stay warm. During November, we are collecting ADULT-size new or gently-used winter coats and blankets to help wrap them in God’s love. Drop your donated items off near the sign in the main lobby. “Hanging of the Greens” Sunday, November 29 @ 12:00 pm Hanging of the Greens is Sunday, November 29, from 12:00-3:00 pm, when volunteers gather to decorate Gateway for Christmas and prepare the church for the holiday season. Anyone who wants to serve, connect with others and help create a welcoming Christmas environment is invited. We'd love to get ready together for the people God sends our way this Christmas. We’ll serve you a light lunch, too! Just let us know you’re coming!Christmas Decorating Signup Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Thursday, Dec 24 @ 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm Mark your calendar: our Christmas Eve Service is Thursday, December 24, at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. All of Gateway and our neighbors are invited to hear from the Word, worship together and end in candlelight. Young Adult Friendsgiving Saturday, November 28 @ 5:30 pm Young Adult Friendsgiving is when young adults ages 18-25 gather for a shared meal, conversation and a celebration of gratitude and community. Whether you're new or you've been around a while, we'd love to have you there.Young Adult Friendsgiving (ages 18-25) signup Sermon Series MOVING UP THE LADDER: Taking the Next Step Toward a Generous Life Watch last week’s sermon 👇 This Week's Message 11.15.26 // Live From Gratitude // 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (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!