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One of the really fun and meaningful events of the summer is our annual Baptism at the Bay. Here, people in the most public way, proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord of their life. Two thousand years ago, Jesus walked about sixty miles from Nazareth to be baptized in the murky water of the Jordan River. We get to drive 30 miles to be baptized in the beautiful setting of San Diego Bay! Many people have made decisions for Christ this summer, and others will be identifying with Gateway Church through this public event. Come and celebrate with us. Here is a list of activities for that afternoon:
Afternoon Recreation, 4:00pm
Food & Fellowship, 5:00pm
Baptism Service, 6:00pm
The Lord’s Supper Service, 6:30pm
Visit our website for more information and directions:
http://www.gatewaychurchonline.com/stor ... ay%202010/

This coming Sunday, Kid’s Rock, our children’s choir ministry, will be leading us in the music portion of our service, sharing from the musical, Cool in the Furnace.
http://www.gatewaychurchonline.com/eventcalendar/1533/ I’ll wrap up the morning with a message of how God is with us all the way through our times of trial.


LulaBelle Hardin, mother of Linda Lilyquist, and friend to many at Gateway Church, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23rd. You are invited to join the Hardin & Lilyquist families at the following events. May we gather to comfort one another and recall fond remembrances of LulaBelle.

Visitation & Memorial Service Information:

Viewing – Friday, August 27 from 5-7pm
Location: Greenwood Memorial Park, Salli Lynn Chapel
4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113
619-264-3131

Memorial Service – Saturday, August 28 at 10am
Location: Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary
Graveside Service at 11am

Gathering of Family & Friends – Saturday, August 28 at 1pm
(a light lunch will be served)
Location: Linda & Steve Lilyquist’s Home
639 Hawthorne Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-444-1612


Don’t miss this incredible Counselor Opportunity for CityFest!
Here's the website to go to for CityFest counselor info and training –
you can do it right in your own home! http://www.festivalfriend.com/
The explanation, training, and registration is all right here on this website, but you must register by Tuesday, August 31 in order to participate. Also, if anyone from Gateway has questions, they can contact Linda Lilyquist, Dan Buxton, or me.

What is a Counselor?
Counselors are everyday people who want to experience something extraordinary ... to take hold of one of the greatest privileges a Christian can have. They want to help guide another person through the life-changing decision to personally receive Jesus Christ at CityFest.
1) Watch the Video (If you’ve been to a live orientation event or already watched the online videos, go to step 3.)
2) Download a Counselor Orientation guide to use while watching the video.
3) Register as a counselor by Tuesday, August 31 in order to participate.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
I hope to see you at Gateway!
In Christ,
Pastor Mark

]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100826-223223 Pastor Mark Jappe Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:32:23 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100826-223223 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100819-224147 Here We Grow Again!

The smell of dry wall is in the air as construction has begun on the ceilings of our children's classrooms. There is almost nothing I would rather see than progress, and it is happening!

I also feel the same way about our church. The spiritual roots are deepening, and our desire to serve the community more evident than ever. On Saturday, 40 plus people from Gateway will be spending their morning with 500 others, not in their own yard, but in school yards around Santee as we serve the children, not just at Gateway Church, but in all the local public schools. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tryNxWIEt1U

There is something good about doing a noble act for others. There is something also important about being model citizens. Sunday, I will be using these analogies, stories and testimonies to suggest the Christian life is just like being a farmer, an athlete or a soldier. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?se ... ersion=NIV
Come and hear how! I will be looking for you!

In Christ,
Pastor Mark ]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100819-224147 Pastor Mark Jappe Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:41:47 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100819-224147 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100812-063111 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?se ... ersion=NIV
There was prayer, there was planning, and there was prayer again. Nehemiah pours out his broken heart before the Lord; in essence, he was saying, “O God, what a mess we are in because we have sinned, and we deserved every bit of the pain that we experienced, but now, O God, forgive us and restore our relationship with You.” The next prayer time Nehemiah had was after he received permission to go to Jerusalem and investigate their dire situation. The gates had been burned and the walls were in ruins. At night, Nehemiah took his horse and rode around the city praying and planning to be a part of the solution.

This is exactly what we are doing 2500 years later in San Diego County. We are pleading with God and praying for Him to do a mighty work in our city, to bring glory to His name and be used by His Holy Spirit to reach others for the cause of Christ. You have an opportunity to be involved in a unique time of intercession. People will be gathering for the next 30 days to walk along the CityFest Site while praying for God to touch the hearts of all who attend the CityFest on September 11, 2010. I encourage you to gather with your friends, family, small group or a prayer partner so that like Nehemiah we make ourselves ready for God to do something extraordinary in our day. God bless us as we seek His face together!
San Diego City Fest http://www.sandiegocityfest.com
In Christ,
Pastor Mark]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100812-063111 Pastor Mark Jappe Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:31:11 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100812-063111 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100729-070752 Jesus does the same thing for us. He made us, created us and formed us in our mother’s womb, and yet through sin and its penalty, we were lost. Jesus, with His own blood, purchased us back again and redeemed us. Now as I said in the beginning, this ring holds two stories, not just one.
About a month ago I looked for my class ring because several people in our church were giving their jewelry as a donation for our “Lids 4 Kids” offering. And then, out of the blue, I received a phone call from the person I sold my house to fourteen years ago in Yucaipa. While digging in the backyard, he had come across a class ring with my name engraved in it. Three days later, he mailed my 1974 high school class ring back to me. My ring was once lost, but now it’s found. It was mine once, twice, and now three times. This Sunday, I will be preaching about how we can have peace with God, how the lost can be found, and how we can be redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ. I hope to see you there as we celebrate in song and sermon with the Lords’ Supper, and I might even show you my class ring!
In Christ,
Pastor Mark]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100729-070752 Pastor Mark Jappe Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:07:52 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100729-070752 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100723-171557 San Diego City Fest http://www.sandiegocityfest.com
Service Projects http://www.sandiegocityfest.com/season_ ... e/projects
San Diego’s Festival Event http://www.sandiegocityfest.com/the_fes ... nformation
Luis Palau http://www.sandiegocityfest.com/luis_palau

For those of us at Gateway and East County, we are holding a prayer meeting THIS EVENING at Gateway Church, 7pm to help intercede for this special time when we all are choosing to work together as Christians to make our communities the best that they can be and impact the lives of others by sharing the love of Jesus. Now of course people can pray alone and in their own home, but in the New Testament, there were also times of intense prayer together. One of them was when Peter was imprisoned, God moved in a mighty way and allowed him the miracle of walking out of a jail unharmed and undetected to meet Rhoda at the door. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?se ... ersion=NIV
So tonight, Janet and I will be at the church praying with Pastor Thomas Bush, fellow pastors, and leaders, asking the Lord to have a special blessing on our community, Summer 2010 and beyond. We invite you to be there with us tonight, 7pm at the church!

On Sunday, Pastor Sam will wrap up his summer series, GATEWAY AT THE MOVIES http://www.gatewaychurchonline.com/stories/movies with a message on redemption and responsibility, and you will not want to miss that!



In Christ,
Pastor Mark
]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100723-171557 Pastor Mark Jappe Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:15:57 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100723-171557 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100715-211851 Just a few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet Ali Vincent, the first female to be the Biggest Loser.Just a few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet Ali Vincent, the first female to be the Biggest Loser. For those of you who don’t know, I have been a fan of this TV program, and two years ago, I watched as Ali completely turned her physical life around by losing 112 pounds, 48% of her body weight! While standing in line to meet her at Famous Footwear in Grossmont Center, I was able to talk with several people also waiting to see this former champion of weight loss. The one thing all of us found in common was that we are Christians. On reflection, I think part of the appeal of The Biggest Loser program is that transformation is possible. Someone’s daily decisions, however small, can make huge differences in their life. Of course, I don’t watch a single episode without thinking this is exactly what Christ wants to do in our hearts; and what we are about at Gateway. The transformations that we have seen are absolutely amazing. God wants to inspire us from being ineffective, and enable us to be His ambassadors. Come Sunday to hear Pastor Sam Williams preach. http://www.gatewaychurchonline.com/stories/movies/ Make this summer a summer of remarkable change for the good. I’ll see you at Gateway Church.
In Christ,
Pastor Mark]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100715-211851 Pastor Mark Jappe Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:18:51 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=07&entry=entry100715-211851 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100605-122805 In Christ,
Pastor Mark
]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100605-122805 Pastor Mark Jappe Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:28:05 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=06&entry=entry100605-122805 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100529-124552 Beginning this Sunday for adults...Crown Financial Course, Discovering God’s Way of Handling Money, 9:00 AM in the Bistro. Join Associate Pastor of Women and Family Life, Linda Lilyquist, and Pastor Steve Tillman as they provide practical wisdom on how to manage your financial resources God's way. Want more information? Contact Linda at (619) 444-1612 or linda@gatewaychurchonline.com.
Welcome Team Opportunity for 8:30 Service If you are an early riser, have an easy smile, warm handshake, and a desire to make everyone feel welcome, Gateway Church needs YOU! Please contact Steve Tillman, (619) 328-6349 or stevetillman@cox.net for more information.
Have a blessed Memorial Day Weekend,
Pastor Mark
]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100529-124552 Pastor Mark Jappe Sat, 29 May 2010 19:45:52 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=05&entry=entry100529-124552 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100520-124333 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
]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100520-124333 Pastor Mark Jappe Thu, 20 May 2010 19:43:33 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=05&entry=entry100520-124333 http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100506-124049
On Friday, Grow Children’s Ministry fourth and fifth graders and FUEL Middle School students and their families are invited to GAME NITE / BUNCO Event, this Friday at the church from 6:30-8:00. Younger siblings are welcome and will have separate activities. Parents are encouraged to attend! It is FUN and FREE!

This Sunday morning, we will be having a child & infant dedication time during our 10:15am service right before Pastor Sam’s message, Repacking your “kid” baggage. Please contact Jolie Brent; gatewaygrow@gmail.com if you desire to have a child dedicated to the Lord. My last Master Class is this Sunday from 9:00-10:00am in the Bistro. We will discover how to have a healthy attitude towards our parents, using God’s perspective. Pastor Sam’s message, Repacking my “parent” baggage is now online if anyone would like to listen to last week’s sermon: http://gateway.db2services.net/gatewayc ... ervice.mp3

Always remember, the Scripture says, “Honor your father and mother” in Exodus 20:12. We hope to do that this weekend as we ask God to apply His eternal truth to our lives. Reach out and tell a mother that you’re thankful for all she’s done for her children, and be thankful for your own mother and everything she may have done for you. If you are here on Sunday, there will be a special gift for every mother, so we hope to see you at Gateway! In Christ, Pastor Mark

Please read the following announcement for a practical way to help our neighbors in San Diego County starting this Sunday!

FOOD DRIVE ~ San Diego CityFest Season of Service
Gateway Church Collection (Lobby, RED BARREL)

Now thru Sunday May 23

Most Needed Food Items:
Canned meat & tuna
Dry cereal
Canned soups
Rice
Canned fruits & vegetables
Mac & cheese
Canned beans
Spaghetti
]]> http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/index.php?entry=entry100506-124049 Pastor Mark Jappe Thu, 06 May 2010 19:40:49 GMT http://www.sharethejoytoday.com/comments.php?y=10&m=05&entry=entry100506-124049