Join Gateway in October Prayer & Fasting
Welcome to my blog - I don't have a snappy name for it (and I don't know if I want that or not), but if you've got a suggestion, email me at rhageman@gateway-community.org.
Our capital campaign theme for adding much needed educational space is Greater Things… Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12 NIV – emphasis added).
In order for God to do greater things through us, in our community and beyond, we have to first allow God to do greater things in us. We have to allow Him to grow our faith in Jesus. I shared with our congregation this past Sunday that I believe God is calling one hundred of us to fast and pray each day of the week (for a total of seven hundred of us), plus at least one thousand of us to read our Bibles daily.
This is a huge challenge for us, and already several hundred of you have said, “Yes!” But, we haven’t reached seven hundred, and there’s no reason we can’t go beyond that. I know this will stretch some of us beyond anything we’ve ever done before, but it is precisely in these kinds of experiences that God grows us most – and uses us most! If you’re not sure about what fasting is, or for medical reasons you shouldn’t miss meals, I’ve attached a brochure that gives more information about fasting and other options that also work.
I’ll be preaching in October about faith from Hebrews 11. In addition, our Life Groups will be using a study by Pastor Andy Stanley called Simple that lays out the simple basics of faith. I’ll also be sending you weekly email updates that may also include additional prayer needs. I am starting this new blog, where I’ll be sharing my thoughts about the New Testament scripture readings from the Life Journal each day, and I invite you to check it out, beginning October 1st. (Actually, I set it up earlier in the year, but I never really got started - this is the official beginning).
I believe October will be a great month of renewal and revival in our church. I’m convinced God wants to do greater things through us, so I hope you will join me in letting God do greater things in us!
Welcome to my blog - I don't have a snappy name for it (and I don't know if I want that or not), but if you've got a suggestion, email me at rhageman@gateway-community.org.
Our capital campaign theme for adding much needed educational space is Greater Things… Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12 NIV – emphasis added).
In order for God to do greater things through us, in our community and beyond, we have to first allow God to do greater things in us. We have to allow Him to grow our faith in Jesus. I shared with our congregation this past Sunday that I believe God is calling one hundred of us to fast and pray each day of the week (for a total of seven hundred of us), plus at least one thousand of us to read our Bibles daily.
This is a huge challenge for us, and already several hundred of you have said, “Yes!” But, we haven’t reached seven hundred, and there’s no reason we can’t go beyond that. I know this will stretch some of us beyond anything we’ve ever done before, but it is precisely in these kinds of experiences that God grows us most – and uses us most! If you’re not sure about what fasting is, or for medical reasons you shouldn’t miss meals, I’ve attached a brochure that gives more information about fasting and other options that also work.
I’ll be preaching in October about faith from Hebrews 11. In addition, our Life Groups will be using a study by Pastor Andy Stanley called Simple that lays out the simple basics of faith. I’ll also be sending you weekly email updates that may also include additional prayer needs. I am starting this new blog, where I’ll be sharing my thoughts about the New Testament scripture readings from the Life Journal each day, and I invite you to check it out, beginning October 1st. (Actually, I set it up earlier in the year, but I never really got started - this is the official beginning).
I believe October will be a great month of renewal and revival in our church. I’m convinced God wants to do greater things through us, so I hope you will join me in letting God do greater things in us!
