Gateway Church, Hamilton, New Zealand

Community Meal – First Meal for 2012

Olivia — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:46:02 +0000

Our free community meal is kicking off on in the Dining Hall on Wednesday 22nd February at 5.30 pm.

All are welcome to eat and/or serve, talk to Pete Simmons or Bobbie Wills at our Gateway Op Shop and Books for more details.

SUMMER SERIES ON AT THE GARDENS

Donald Goodhall — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:35:29 +0000

That’s right people, the sun is shinning and we thinks it’s worth going with the plan and having our evening gathering down at the Hamilton Gardens tonight.

6:30 pm in the small amphitheater next to the renaissance garden.

It might pay to bring a umbrella but here’s hoping we have a good time in the sun!!

The Shack – William Paul Young

Gateway — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:40:29 +0000

Partnered with Willow Creek NZ, we had the pleasure of hosting the author of ‘The Shack’ – a book that started as a story written as a Christmas present just meant for family and close friends, exploded onto the international market with a $200 advertising budget. 20 million copies later, and ‘The Shack’ is a book credited for deeply affecting lives across the globe.

William Paul Young shares the personal story behind ‘The Shack’, unpacking where it came from and the choice of imagery behind it.

This is most definitely worth a listen!

RAIN PLAN = back at the ‘House of G’

Donald Goodhall — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:31:29 +0000

hi all. SUMMER SERIES kicks off tonight at 6:30pm. unfortunately due to rain we’ll no longer be gathering at the Hamilton Gardens.

See ya at the ‘House of G’ tonight.

Donkey’s Christmas Tale

Donald Goodhall — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:18:39 +0000

Christmas on the Margins

Don Barry — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:00:36 +0000

Continuing with a Semiotic flavour, Don looks at how Christmas is a perfect illustration of God’s frequent work in the margins. As quoted from Len Sweet, “God makes art where no one expects to find it; God does His best in the worst of times.”

Click here to read Don’s sermon notes – Christmas on the Margins

Gateway Magazine, Issue 12, December/January

Jessie Michels — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:49:43 +0000

Issue 12, thats a whole year of Gateway mags! You can check out the back catalogue here or stay and enjoy the latest issue!

Open publication – Free publishing – More christmas

Semiotics – Part Three

Don Barry — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:00:30 +0000

In this new series, Don delves into the study of Semiotics and the relevancy in our lives today. Are we paying attention to the signs of the times?

NOTE: Our apologies, Part One of this series had a technical failure and thus far we haven’t been able to fix it. We will keep trying!

Semiotics 101 – Part 3

Semiotics – Part Two

Don Barry — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:00:57 +0000

In this new series, Don delves into the study of Semiotics and the relevancy in our lives today. Are we paying attention to the signs of the times?

NOTE: Our apologies, Part One of this series had a technical failure and thus far we haven’t been able to fix it. We will keep trying!

Click here to read Don’s sermon notes – Semiotics Part Two

Gateway Magazine, November 2011, Issue 11

Jessie Michels — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:07:10 +0000

It’s that time again! Here’s the November issue of the Gateway Mag…enjoy!

Open publication – Free publishing – More community

Our Stories – Don Barry

Don Barry — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:30:54 +0000

Our personal stories are powerful. Real events that have shaped our lives, moments in time that have fashioned us into who we have become, decisions and challenges that have determined our eternal destiny. Over the next few weeks a number of our staff will be sharing their experiences, letting you in on what makes them tick and how God has done the miraculous in their hearts.

Tonight Don kicks off this short series with a messages filled with vulnerability that speaks deep into our psyche. It is bound to be challenging and engaging, so we hope it is an encouragement to you.

STORY – Mother Teresa

Don Barry — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:00:52 +0000

Don wraps up what has been a fantastic series looking at the lives of some of Christian greats. This message draws inspiration from the life of Mother Teresa, a true example of Christ.

Mother Teresa – Sermon Notes

Abraham – Part Nine

Don Barry — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:30:38 +0000

This is the last message in our evening series looking at the life of Abraham. Abraham is known as the father of our faith and we have spent time considering his life and making application to our own existence. To follow in the footsteps of Abraham is to be a pilgrim, seeking out the ways of God, stepping out in faith.

We hope this has been an encouraging series of messages!

Abraham Part 9 – Sermon Notes

STORY – Bonhoeffer

Don Barry — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:00:22 +0000

In this message, the third of a short series delving into the lives of some influential christian people, we take a closer look at the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Gateway Ball – Early Bird Tickets Last Chance!

Olivia — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:43:41 +0000

Reminder folks – this Sunday 23 Oct is your LAST CHANCE for early bird prices:

Single: $45
Married Couple: $80

After this date, prices go to:

Single: $55
Married Couple: $100

Save your self an honest bit of cash, and get in before the 23rd – don’t say we didn’t warn you!

See the lovely ladies in the Gateway office, the kind faces at the Info Desk on Sunday, or fill out an online form here!
Alternatively, you can call the office on 07 839 1284

Abraham – Part Eight

Don Barry — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:30:07 +0000

Don unpacks the new covenant God makes with Abraham in chapter 17 of Genesis. Circumcision may seem like an odd idea to us but God’s idea behind it is worth reflecting upon.

Abraham Part 8 – Sermon Notes

STORY – Lewis

Don Barry — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:00:35 +0000

The second in the series this message takes a look at the life of the ever popular C.S Lewis. His writings have influenced folk around the globe for many years and through this talent many have come to a realisation of their need of Christ. Don makes some insights about the type of person Lewis was, and the manner in which his faith impacted his world.

CS Lewis – Sermon Notes

Abraham – Part Seven

Don Barry — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:30:39 +0000

Here is the next installment of this fabulous series.

Abraham Part 7 – Sermon Notes

STORY – Chesterton

Don Barry — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:00:57 +0000

This message begins a new series looking at the lives of some influential figures of Christian history. To kick it all off Don takes a look at the life of G.K Chesterton, a fabulous writer who made an impact in his cultural surroundings and continues to do so today. Known for his warmth, his whit, and his somewhat whimsical ways, he was someone who embodied faith and lived it out well.

Chesterton – Sermon Notes

Christmas Photo Comp

Donald Goodhall — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:46:14 +0000

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Abraham – Part Six

Gateway — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:30:03 +0000

Matt continues the series we have been running in our evening gatherings with a look at Genesis chapter 15.

Lost In The Second Half

Gateway — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:00:28 +0000

Shannon continues our morning series with a look at King Hezekiah, a king who started really well but lost the plot in the second half of his reign. There are some important lessons for us to learn from his life, so have a listen and be challenged.

Gateway Magazine, October 2011, Issue 10

Donald Goodhall — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:22:52 +0000

Open publication – Free publishing – More church

Gaties – Celebration Sunday

Olivia — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:29:03 +0000

This Sunday, our kids are upstairs from 10 am – the start of the gathering (5 – 12 years).

See you there!

Operation Christmas Child

Olivia — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:13:55 +0000

Christmas is coming – 12 weeks!

Again this year we are keen to partner with Samaritans Purse in their Operation Christmas Child where they distribute Christmas Boxes to children around the world who are victims of war, poverty, famine and disease.

Pick up a box and info you need to put a box together at the Info Desk, and lets help make it a Christmas to remember for some precious kids. Filled boxes can be left at the Info Desk. They will be collected on Sunday 23rd October.

NB: Parents, you can pick up an ‘ideas’ sheet of how you can make this a valuable project to do with your children over the school holidays from the Info Desk.

Abraham – Part Five

Don Barry — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:30:12 +0000

We continue to follow in the footsteps of Abraham as Don shares about Abraham ‘Warring in the will of God’. Our spiritual life is a warfare and this message gives some great insights in how we are to navigate it well.

Abraham Part 5 – Sermon Notes

King Jehoshaphat – Lost Discernment

Don Barry — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:00:35 +0000

We take a look at another king from Biblical history and learn some lessons about who we form strong significant friendships with. This is challenging, and we hope it will be encouraging to you.

Kings Jehoshaphat – Sermon Notes

Daylight Savings – A friendly reminder!

Olivia — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:27:01 +0000

This week for church we’re going to have to get up an hour earlier…
But that’s okay, because its Daylight Savings and that means warmer weather!

So make sure you put your clocks an hour forward when you go to bed Saturday night, otherwise you might miss out on our awesome gatherings.

See you Sunday!

Abraham – Part Four

Don Barry — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:30:24 +0000

Forth in a series about following the footsteps of the biblical character Abraham.

Abraham Part 4 – Sermon Notes

Lost Perspective

Don Barry — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:00:08 +0000

Don takes a look at another king as he continues his current morning series. This time around we take a look at a king who was undone by the ‘Elvis syndrome’.

Lost Perspective – Sermon Notes