Repackaging Gateway 
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 12:43 PM
Posted by Administrator
Often, the right picture frame makes a painting’s beauty really come to life. A well-chosen tie can draw out the colors of a suit to make it look infinitely better. The flattering dress accentuates the positive and eliminates the negative. Packaging can mean a lot. That’s why I have been thinking about and discussing with our leadership re-packaging the theme of our church. The purposes God has for us are eternal, never changing, but the manner in which we state and communicate them needs to flow and stay fresh in order to have the impact God desires. So here it is. We are to
1. Celebrate God’s presence [Psalm 149:1, Luke 15:32]
2. Educate God’s people [Ephesians 4:11,12]
3. Demonstrate God’s purpose [Matthew 25:35].
When we celebrate during our worship service, we draw closer to God. When we draw closer, we hunger to know Him more. When we know Him more, we long to demonstrate His love to a lost and hurting world, and then we’re back to celebrating God’s presence again! The suggested design for this three-fold theme, is the Celtic knot called a Triquetra, or the Trinity knot, which flows beautifully and endlessly, around and around. God is continuing to change and mold our fellowship. We’re staying bound to the core principles and yet always looking for that right package and ribbon that ties God’s great gift together anew.
I hope to see you on Sunday when I preach the message, Trust in the Lord, from Proverbs 3:5,6. We will be baptizing again, this time at the 8:30 service, and we will all take part in the Lord’s Table.
Thank you for your great response for our San Diego City Fest Food Drive. It is amazing what God has done through His people at Gateway.
God be with you,
Pastor Mark


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