tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57902752011-12-15T14:57:14.107-06:00A website for Gateway Covenant Church, Prince Albert, Canada.Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.comBlogger2311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-75092070428754268582011-12-15T14:40:00.003-06:002011-12-15T14:46:05.923-06:00

Hello Fellow Labourers in Christ, Things at Gateway are very busy with the Advent and Christmas seasons upon us, yet it has also been a lot of fun. We are seeing some new faces at our church, sometimes during our services and others at our Kid's Club nights. So we are encouraged that God is at work through us to reach those in our community. Some praises are as follows: Praises:*Some new small

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Hey everyone,We had a great time this week making t-shirts at Kids' Klub. The energy level in that place was thru the roof! Everyone was just so excited about their new shirts that they were wound right up. But we had a blast and enjoyed a great spaghetti dinner too. Probably should have taken off the white t-shirts before the sauce was served, however. Lesson learned.Sharon took pics of the

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Some more pics of a good time at Kids' Klub. Last week we had a sock war (I'll see about getting pics from that - it was awesome!) and this week we had a body building competition. Well, sort of. You'll see.Great job with the games Pastor Seth!

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-70853850565578489472011-10-14T16:52:00.007-06:002011-10-14T17:10:44.844-06:00

More than 50 people joined us for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner this week for Kids' Klub. Families were invited to join us and join their kids in the fun. We played games and made "thankful" placemats with fallen leaves and flowers from around the church. Here are some pictures. I'm still tired out from all the fun!Pastor StaciaP.S. Thanks to Fiona for being the evening's photographer.

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It's raining here today. Haven't seen much of the sun. So I brewed myself some cranberry apple zinger (I'm guessing there should be some kind of copyright symbol after the name) and spent some time reading. And thinking. And praying.I read a blog about mid-life crises and about not feeling accepted by the church. I read several about homosexuality (it all started with this one) and about not

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It's finally here!This weekend, we at Gateway will get together for an important seminar about the future of our congregation. Gerald Froese from the ECCC will present the Veritas seminar for us Friday night and Saturday morning. I'm so pleased that so many people have made it a priority to attend this crucial event. We've been praying and preparing for months. And the time has finally

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Not that its a suprise to any of you who check this blog with any regularity. I don't do well at keeping it up to date. And now I promised pictures of our Kids' Klub Kick-off but completely forgot to take any!So I'll just have to tell you about it instead. It was a wonderful night. We had 28 kids and many parents and neighbours join us for hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, veggies, and fruit. You

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-61073470612528716142011-09-07T15:57:00.001-06:002011-09-07T15:58:27.723-06:00

Hey everybody! Kids' Klub is back!We are kicking off Kids' Klub this year with a BBQ - bring your families and your friends. We'll play some games, eat some food, and have a brief intro to Kids' Klub. We can't wait to see you again!Check the blog again soon to see pics of the great time we'll have.Pastor Stacia

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It's been a fun summer with our Gateway family. We've had a community BBQ, softball games, a potluck, and an ice cream social. But we've also just lived life together. Massa helped Seth & me put in some sidewalk blocks, coffee dates are a regular thing, enjoyed a backyard fire with the youth, and Kathy took us out to the lake for a great afternoon. It really is one of the wonderful and

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What a great time we had on Saturday! Even the sprinkles and threatening clouds didn't keep people away. The BBQ was a great time with delicious food and great company. The kids had fun playing different games, winning prizes, and getting their faces painted. Big thanks to the ECCC's summer ministry team (Dave, Hanne, Quinn, & Erin) for all their work on that. Take a look at some of the pics of

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We hope that many will join us today as we host a community BBQ at Gateway from 4-7pm. We'll have games for kids, hot dogs & hamburgers, and a good time for all. Hope to see you there!Pastor Stacia

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It was time for a new look for the blog, wasn't it? I mean, our last pictures show an amazing snow fort, but the snow has long since disappeared. I'm pretty excited about the sunshine these days. That was perhaps the hardest adjustment for me in moving to Canada - waaaay less sunshine in the winter. And last summer didn't provide much sun either with the gloomy, rainy weather. So I find

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Last week at Kids' Klub, we took everyone outside to enjoy the sunshine and build a snow fort. Then ate some delicious pancakes (I'm pretty sure Jordan had at least 4) and heard Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son. We learned about how God always forgives and loves us no matter what we do if we only just ask. Check out the pictures of our night.Pastor Stacia

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Holy God, Servant of all, we know this wilderness and temptation-living, this Servant-following, this cross-taking and cross-bearing is a risky and strange way to live in our culture. Being glorified this way doesn't fit well into our categories. Thank you for showing us that we don't have to live and behave by everyone else's social rules. Thank you for not changing your mind at the mountain

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Our Women Ministries retreat is rapidly approaching. In just over a week, the ladies of Gateway will be off to Camp Kinasao to spend some time together and with God as we explore the idea that we, and our Women Ministries, are still under construction. God is still working on us, in us, and through us. And that is a good thing.Anyone who has done any kind of renos knows that the construction

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Well, we survived. Seth and I are in Chicago attending the Covenant's annual Midwinter conference. Just in time for the biggest blizzard in the last 50 years. Hooray! Actually, we were warm and cozy in our hotel. But it was the first time I've ever seen/heard thundersnow. Things have now passed - last night we were even able to leave the hotel to eat out. Which was a nice treat as it was

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Hello all - We celebrated the new church year back on Nov. 28th, the first Sunday of Advent. That day officially begins the new year in the church calendar with a season of hope and expectation and longing. Christmas celebrates the initial fulfillment of that hope. And now we are in the season of Epiphany. It's today, actually.Epiphany is about proclaiming that Jesus is the Christ. On this

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Switched up our blog to a lovely Adventy purplish color.Been thinking lately about what this season of Advent should look like in my life, in our lives. Much of it seems dictated for me - I must put up my tree (no objections here), bake Christmas goodies (BIG objection to that one), buy gifts for family (do they even need anything?), shop til I drop (have you been in the mall lately?). But why?

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A SEASON TO GROW begins this month at Gateway! Together as a church we are taking an opportunity to explore and develop areas of growth in our spiritual lives. A variety of experiences are ready for the season, and you are invited to join us for the journey. God’s Word encourages us to “grow in the grace & knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). Beginning a personal

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Hello friends - Well, Seth and I are back from our lovely holiday visiting friends and family in the States. We jumped right back into the swing of things with our final night of Kids' Club for Summer 2010 Wednesday night. We had a delicious BBQ - Bob and Dave manned the grill - and lots of scrumptious salads and other treats - there was an army of laides manning the kitchen. It was hard to

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Today as my wife and I pulled into the church parking lot to go to work, my wife says to me there is a dog in our bushes. I was totally oblivious to the dog's presence. As we got out of the car to see the dog, we noticed that it was very skittish and jumpy around people, especially me. Stacia and I figured that the dog was abused and neglected by some previous male owner. Its poor ribs were

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Our evening began with a delicious meal of KD and hot dogs, celery, carrots, and watermelon. Yum! After everyone had enough to eat, we moved onto a short lesson time. Tonight at Kids' Club we learned about sharing. Pastor Seth taught us about sharing what we have with others using lots of chocolate for his example. Double yum! And everyone did a good job of putting into practice what they

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My cat has developed a new bad habit. She has many, and didn't need another. If I leave anything at all sitting on my dresser overnight, when she decides that morning has come (and that her tummy is hungry) she will knock whatever it is on the dresser to the ground to wake me up. This morning it was a stack of commentaries on the book of Revelation - Seth was studying for his sermon.

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I had a great time at our neighborhood BBQ. I'm so glad that everyone could come. The weather was perfect, the burgers were delicious, we had homemade potato salad, the kids played softball, and there were prizes for all the kiddos. I'm terrible at estimating crowds, but I'm told we had over 100 people there. I'd say we had 30-40 kids running around at various times.We also had some excellent

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-2945229885175395862010-06-12T09:47:00.001-06:002010-06-12T09:48:59.621-06:00

Come join us TODAY for a BBQ with our neighborhood. The sun is shining, and it looks like it will be a beautiful day. We'll have carnival style games for kids starting at 4pm and food will be served at 5pm. The ladies have been working on some potato salad - I can smell the deliciousness from my office. See you there!Pastor Stacia

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I like how this video gives a small taste of the intensity of that moment that the gift of the Spirit was given, the day that the church was born, the day of Pentecost.The Holy Spirit is, by many accounts, the least understood member of the Trinity. In our Covenant Affirmations, we speak of a "conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit," but do we know what it means? Who is this Spirit upon whom

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-32290736817437677472010-05-06T12:14:00.003-06:002010-05-06T12:29:11.065-06:00

The L.A. Times says it is, "Appealing, poignant, and inspiring." Users give it 88% positive reviews at rottentomatoes.com (accessed May 6th). And most importantly, the teenagers I know actually liked - even loved - this film.Synopsis: Jake Taylor has it all: friends, fame a basketball scholarship and the hottest girl in school. What could be better?Enter Roger Dawson. Roger has nothing. No

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-80866097884651808472010-05-04T11:14:00.004-06:002010-05-04T11:44:50.588-06:00

Hello Everyone,Stacia and I are safely back from the annual conference which was in Calgary this year. It was a good gathering of Covenant pastors and delegates. Even though the weather was crummy on Wednesday and Thursday there was still a good turn out. 82 of 85 delegates were able to attend the annual meeting. The theme of this year's conference was hospitality. It is one of those interesting

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*Note: I'm gonna talk about the basic plot of this movie, so considered yourself warned about spoilers.So, I confess, I love kids' movies. I always loved having a brother 12 years younger than I was because it was a great excuse to go to movies directed at kids without looking weird. Now that he is 16, it doesn't work so well anymore. So I have given up the pretense of "going with someone younger

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-91464119149417372962010-04-08T18:15:00.005-06:002010-04-09T11:26:49.062-06:00

It's been almost a week since we participated in the "Outdoor Way of the Cross" sponsored by the Catholic Parishes & Ministerial Association of P.A. And I'm still thinking about it. It was a great event helping us to reflect on Jesus' experience on the cross. But more than that, it helped us to look at our community through the lens of the cross. As we walked to the different stations, we were

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-69439630274983174632010-03-22T16:30:00.003-06:002010-03-22T22:40:47.666-06:00

As we have been following Jesus during this Lenten season, we will now stand with him like his disciples did as he enters into Jerusalem with song and celebration. The crowds were as noisy as ever; one could probably not even hear themselves think over the shouts of Hosannas coming from the crowd. But what always has puzzled me was the fact that so many were excited at Jesus' entry, yet we find

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Growing up in a Lutheran church I would note that periodically throughout the year the color within the sanctuary would change along with the pastor's stole. It was not until years later that I learned why this was. The church I grew up in decided to recognize the liturgical calendar. This calendar is not formed by weather changes like that of the standard calendar, but rather a calendar that

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We've finished up our series on Jonah, and I for one certainly learned a lot. It seems to me that the character of Jonah is very relevant to the changing times in which we live. God is doing new and wonderful things in the midst of all the change, and we can miss it with our stubborness and ideas about the way God is "supposed" to do things.Jonah tells God that he would rather die than live in

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-90489554683150589142010-02-03T16:46:00.003-06:002010-02-03T17:05:10.611-06:00

This Sunday (Feb 7th) is a very special Sunday for our congregation. Not only is it the first Sunday of the month where we come around God's table and celebrate holy communion, but it is also the day where we will accept two new members into our congregation. We are excited to have both Patrick Kongawi and David Enequist become offical members in our fellowship. They have been faithful in serving

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-80675610440484055382010-01-19T12:28:00.002-06:002010-01-19T12:43:26.544-06:00

Hello Everyone,We here at Gateway Covenant Church are currently studying our way through the book of Jonah. Yes this timeless tale that captured many of our hearts as youth, now being studied on a deeper level. Going beyond the story of Jonah getting swallowed up by a huge fish, we as a congregation are learning more about ourselves as we read about Jonah's encounters with God. We are also

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-50887860495312344342009-12-30T18:33:00.002-06:002009-12-30T18:42:39.148-06:00

Well, another year is coming to a close. How was 2009 for you? Our year was full of adventures - my parents' house flooding in March, CHIC youth conference in July, Dad's emergency heart surgery also in July, sister's wedding in August, moving to Canada at the end of August, starting a new job in September, a new nephew born in November. Have you taken a moment to reflect on your year? Where

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Gateway Covenant Church will be hosting a service of readings and carols on Christmas Eve at 7:30 pm. Bring your family and friends as we come together to hear and celebrate the Good News that Christ is born.Hope to see you there!Pastor Stacia

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Our first few months in Canada have taught us a lot. We've learned about football with three downs and how quickly a lead can evaporate in the Grey Cup. We've learned about 5 pin bowling with tiny little bowling balls. We've learned what Purolator is. We've learned that Canada does indeed get rather cold. I've learned what a battery warmer is (Seth probably already knew). I wonder what we

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-58051318207110933942009-10-31T15:51:00.006-06:002009-10-31T16:26:03.022-06:00

Hello Everyone,Sorry for not updating the church's blog site in a while, but frankly I did not know how to blog. It would be stereotyping to assume that because my generation was raised with computers, that we all know how to use them well. I am most defiantly proof that argues against assumption.Anyways, after asking one of our youth, I am now up to date on the latest blogging technology. Okay,

Gatewayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13440789318448561374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-25635789421323974992009-09-01T08:00:00.002-06:002009-09-01T08:12:15.293-06:00

We have much to celebrate up here in the 'North'!First, summer is truly upon us and we shall dance for joy - basically because in a few very short months we'll be shoveling snow - and for that reason we love all the hot days we can get.Also though, we are really happy to have our new Pastors, Seth and Stacia Michael starting with us, today actually!!Welcome to both of you.May God bless you

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Here comes August and hopefully the hot weather will continue. At Gateway we are currently experiencing a selection of various guest speakers in our pulpit each Sunday, in the absence of a senior Pastor.But that's okay because we continue to be challenged by such gifted and willing servants of God.Our thanks go out to all of you who have been so willing to minister to us.The schedule for the

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I haven't posted in a while. Now that the summer is upon us and I am (supposedly) in holiday mode I thought I would contribute. Not that I have scads of time on my hands. Au contraire! I am still getting up early-ish in the morning and staying up way too late to balance that out.No, I wouldn't say that being 'at home' instead of 'at work' is any less-busy, but time-off allows us to shift the

Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493467887430025101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-74726863859536181752009-06-23T14:04:00.002-06:002009-06-23T14:08:24.035-06:00

Greetings and Salutations!These are our speakers for July:July 5: Marc Vandersluys (this is also Communion Sunday)July 12: Jake RempelJuly 19: Jake RempelJuly 26: Linea LanoieIf you're in town, join us for our Sunday morning worship service at 10:00a.m., followed by coffee and fellowship.

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...and not just because Gavin Jensen will be bringing us the Word.No: it's doubly important. Because there's also an important congregational meeting after the Sunday morning service.Gavin Jensen + Congregational Meeting = Doubly ImportantIt's simple math, folks.The congregational meeting should be short, but it's important because it has to do with the pastoral candidates who have been spending

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Some updated details for the month of June:Speakers:June 14: Pastoral candidates (make sure you attend today if you are able!)June 21: Gavin JensenJune 28: Patrick KongawiJuly 5: Marc Vandersluys (& Communion)* * *Saturday, June 13, we are having a BBQ/Potluck at the church, starting at 4p.m. The church will provide the meat, you all are to provide everything else (the barbecue will also be

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-61661543415370877032009-06-03T14:54:00.003-06:002009-06-03T16:49:57.606-06:00

Hi folks. Haven't posted a thing since April, have I?Here is some information for the month of June--there's some important stuff happening, so read on.* * *Upcoming speakers:June 7: Howard RensberryJune 14: Pastoral candidates (make sure you attend today if you are able!)June 21: TBA (possibly Marc, possibly a guest-speaker)June 28: Patrick Kongawi (yes, that's right, our very own Patrick!)Also

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-82850784957966962202009-04-29T14:00:00.002-06:002009-04-29T14:03:55.066-06:00

Just so you're in the know.May's speakers:May 3: Howard Rensberry (& communion)May 10: Linea LanoieMay 17: Marc VandersluysMay 24: Leo LanoieMay 31: Bob ChapmanOther upcoming events:Wednesday May 20 is our congregational meeting (stand by for confirmation of this)(And of course, May 10 is Mother's Day)

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-51516968809198478242009-04-17T10:21:00.003-06:002009-04-17T10:26:38.379-06:00

The snow has all but disappeared and the month of April is quickly following.Here's what's happening the rest of this month:On Sunday, April 19 (this Sunday, that is) Linea Lanoie will be speaking.The following weekend is the Canada Covenant Church's annual general meeting. This year it is in Surrey. Our delegates for the conference are Marc Vandersluys and Linea Lanoie. Dixie Vandersluys and

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-65563360881538909012009-03-30T19:46:00.011-06:002009-03-30T20:19:29.054-06:00

Old Boy, Bob K.....looking good for being a "Senior"Senior Bob, in his second "candle blowing" attempt.Kimia had enough fun for one day. Gateway had a potluck yesterday too.The "youts" being cool.Families at Gateway enjoy eating together!!It was a very good day to celebrate being the Body of Christ and celebrating a 65th birthday!Eating is one of Gateway's favorite past-times. We usually don't

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-61929554217182762372009-03-30T10:06:00.003-06:002009-03-30T10:16:46.339-06:00

It's been a while since the blog has been updated. Time does not go by slowly, that's for sure.Some information to keep you up to speed, beginning with upcoming speakers:April 5 (Palm Sunday) - Howard Rensberry will be speaking and leading us in communion.April 12 (Easter) - Marc Vandersluys will be speaking.April 19 - Linea Lanoie will be speakingApril 26 - Bob Chapman will be speaking.* * *

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-36258253557201588682009-02-11T14:24:00.002-06:002009-02-11T14:31:22.782-06:00

It's been a couple of weeks since updating. Here's what new/happening/coming up (in cold, point form):1. Marc returned last Friday from a week in Chicago, attending Covenant Midwinter. This Sunday (February 15) he will give a brief "report" (that's kind of a yucky word) on the week.2. Marc will also be speaking this Sunday.3. Last Sunday (Feb 8), Howard Rensberry spoke and led communion.4.

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-11780106439574904402009-01-21T14:15:00.002-06:002009-01-21T14:26:14.245-06:00

Don't forget: Gateway's annual meeting is this Saturday, January 24 at 1p.m. at the church.* * *Contrary to my last post, I was not actually away from the 14th to the 18th. I was away from the 14th to the...14th, after a whirlwind trip to within a couple of hundred vertical feet of Kelowna and then back to Saskatoon and home to Prince Albert.This week I'm in the church office on Wednesday and

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-11718816796415231522009-01-13T09:58:00.002-06:002009-01-13T10:01:40.775-06:00

I will be away from Wednesday this week until the night of Sunday, January 18.During the Sunday, January 18 service, the Gideons will be sharing with us about their ministry. Yes, the Gideons are the ones who give away New Testaments in schools and placed that Bible in your hotel's night stand. Join us at 10:00 to worship the living God and to hear about what he is doing through the

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-37854974710639852282009-01-05T14:29:00.003-06:002009-01-05T14:37:44.385-06:00

If you missed the service last Sunday, you may not know that it's Prayer Week ('course I mentioned it here already). The prayer stations are set up in the sanctuary and will be available any time of the day for the next week. Check your bulletin for more specific details. Or, since if you missed the service you likely don't have a bulletin, you can call the church M-F afternoon or contact

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-76618796714268494532008-12-31T16:30:00.001-06:002008-12-31T16:37:20.058-06:00

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. SelahThere is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.God is in the midst of the city;

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-37052875861112737782008-12-30T10:43:00.004-06:002008-12-30T11:07:46.171-06:00

I will sing a new song to you, O God.-- Psalm 144:9The new year is almost upon us. Let us resolve, in light of Christmas, to sing a new song, to respond to God's invitation to participate in the new thing he is doing in and through Jesus. Jesus has come, God is on the move--"Follow me," says Jesus--let us not be unchanged.* * *January 4 kicks off prayer week at Gateway Covenant Church. What

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-69438199153772441252008-12-17T09:55:00.002-06:002008-12-17T10:59:06.888-06:00

Can you believe that 9 days from today it will be Christmas day? Crazy.This Sunday, December 21, 2008, is the fourth Sunday in Advent. It is also Carol Sunday at Gateway Covenant Church.What is Carol Sunday? It is the one Sunday in the year where there is no sermon as such--just Christmas carols. There will be some talking, but I'll try to keep that at a minimum.But before that, on Friday,

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-69010610535945516842008-12-10T10:38:00.003-06:002008-12-10T10:42:48.416-06:00

Sunday, December 14, is the third Sunday in Advent. Joy Sunday.Linea Lanoie will be speaking.Don't forget: Saturday, December 13 (in other words, this Saturday), starting at 8am there will be St. Lucia Day celebrations at Birdie's house.Upcoming events:► Friday, December 19: Open house at Marc & Dixie's house, starting at 2pm► Sunday, December 21: Carol Sunday (and the 4th Sunday in Advent)►

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-49573329332137538462008-12-02T09:48:00.003-06:002008-12-02T10:48:04.231-06:00

An Advent morning prayer:Blessed are you, Sovereign God of all,to you be praise and glory for ever.In your tender compassionthe dawn from on high is breaking upon usto dispel the lingering shadows of night.As we look for your coming among us this day,open our eyes to behold your presenceand strengthen our hands to do your will,that the world may rejoice and give you praise.Blessed be God, Father,

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-77051370685471821212008-11-25T11:23:00.004-06:002008-11-25T11:46:40.899-06:00

This SundayNovember 30, 2008, is the first Sunday in Advent. Our worship service begins at 10:00► Marc Vandersluys will be speaking on hope.►This Sunday we will also be doing the annual World Relief Sunday collection for World Relief Canada (WRC). This year's Covenant Church donations will go to WRC's work in southern Sudan, bringing hope to the underprivileged there. More details on Sunday

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-39633870949182210632008-11-19T11:06:00.002-06:002008-11-19T11:24:07.824-06:00

Join us for this Sunday's (Nov. 23) 10a.m. worship service. Our guest speaker will be Karen Livingstone, who works for Power to Change/Campus for Christ.There will also be a coffee/sharing time with the Livingstones in the evening at the church. Further details will be announced during Sunday's service.Also, keep your eye out for the various Christmas events which will be happening in the next

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-14350445315011269622008-11-05T16:12:00.003-06:002008-11-05T16:47:18.537-06:00

This Sunday's speaker will be Leo Lanoie.Leo's sermon is entitled, "What is hell?" Come early and listen to our worship band practice.I'm kidding. Leo's sermon is not (as far as I know) about hell, and there's nothing wrong with our worship band. Also, I stole that joke from a bulletin bloopers website (there's some funny ones on there).Seriously, though, join us for our worship service at 10:

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-79249120701591377592008-10-28T09:46:00.002-06:002008-10-28T09:48:49.355-06:00

Marc (me) has set fixed hours at the church for the next month or so. I will be at the church on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until about the middle of December.Also, I think you still have a chance to attend the Far East Broadcasting Friendship Dinner on Thursday. Call me at the church if you are interested.

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-69765368544351938922008-10-23T14:51:00.003-06:002008-10-23T15:02:25.967-06:00

You may have noticed the bulletin insert last Sunday, the Far East Broadcasting (FEB Canada) Autumn 2008 broadcast update. As it happens, there is an FEB Canada event in Prince Albert next week.It's the annual FEB Canada Friendship Dinner. It will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 6:30p.m. at the Prince Albert Travelodge (3551 - 2nd Avenue West)This year's guest speaker will be Ronni

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-25466235928318524832008-10-22T13:06:00.004-06:002008-10-22T13:28:26.470-06:00

An update of what's going on at Gateway Covenant Church:1. Randall, Lauralea and Micah attended church with us last Sunday for the last time before heading out to the house next to a church in a field somewhere near Wetaskiwin. They will be missed dearly.They have arrived and are settling in. It looks to be a beautiful and peaceful location (Randall has promised to provide coordinates) and we

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-17225976961759516392008-09-04T12:43:00.003-06:002008-09-04T12:51:40.644-06:00

My first Gateway blog post!Quick lunchtime post for those of you who missed last Sunday' service, here are a couple of things announced about Sunday School:1.  Leo Lanoie's adult Sunday school class will start this Sunday (September 7).  The class will continue with their study of Isaiah, which they began last year.2.  We are looking for Sunday School volunteers:>> The nursery schedule was passed

Marc Vandersluyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07752912999085388293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-31222898554532508272008-08-06T11:18:00.001-06:002008-08-06T11:21:06.174-06:00

Get your own - Open publication

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-46384302089325206382008-08-02T12:03:00.000-06:002008-08-02T12:05:05.803-06:00

Hey, if you are within range of this blog, tomorrow morning I’m inviting you to come join us at Gateway Covenant Church at 10 am for service to be followed by a potluck BBQ. We will provide the meat, you bring your own buns. Well, and salads too if you want them....and deserts too...

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-4929210693133819632008-06-21T12:59:00.002-06:002008-06-21T13:02:40.323-06:00

Tomorrow at 10am you need to come and join us for our worship gathering.We will be celebrating the completion of the Confirmation/Discipleship class for our youth. Kids graduating are:Molly Read, Emily Read, Charlotte Loseth, Jennifer Loseth, Sarah Casey, Cory Jensen, Micah Friesen Thomas FriesenSo plan to come and celebrate with us.It's going to be a good day.

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-73660322394308802622008-06-14T23:48:00.001-06:002008-06-14T23:51:05.787-06:00

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-68481279308288515512008-06-14T23:44:00.002-06:002008-06-14T23:47:29.801-06:00

Hey, thanks to everyone who made last Sundays year end party one to remember.The food was great and we broke in the new BBQ in fine form. That BBQ is going to be a great thing to have around for years to come.Thanks Bob & Trevor for being great cooks.There was lots of food and people stayed and visited for a long time. That was great to see, sorry I forgot my camera.Anyway, thanks again and lets

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-23432800002075239802008-06-07T20:27:00.000-06:002008-06-07T20:28:03.901-06:00

Our church news letter for May 2008.

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-666050163469713352008-06-07T20:00:00.002-06:002008-06-07T20:06:32.145-06:00

Tomorrow we are firing up the new barbecue for our end of year/ end of classes/ beginning of summer fiesta. We've had some good times this past year at Gateway and we want to get together and enjoy each other's company for a bit.We'll have the beef! (burgers and hot dogs)The rest is up to you. Bring all your fixings - buns, salads and desert and such. And if you forget, come anyway. We

Lineahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10502534775067103531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-87713743814848123412008-05-19T15:57:00.003-06:002008-05-19T16:13:58.743-06:00

Yesterday ended with going to the Watoto Children's Choir presentation. Oh my. I looked at those young faces, of girls and boys who have been snatched out of the claws of death and hopelessness.There were people who cared enough to do something to help. A pastor and his wife had mercy on these dear children and began setting up housing, schools, hospitals and churches for Ugandan orphans. Some of

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-25301192202090201242008-05-17T21:11:00.001-06:002008-05-17T21:11:55.236-06:00

So Lauralea and I and a few others are going to meet at Galaxy Cinemas on Monday for the 6:45 showing of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.If you’ve got nothing on, then put something on and meet us there before 6:45. We’ll have us some fun.

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-29769775201676348682008-05-06T09:23:00.000-06:002008-05-06T09:26:17.851-06:00

Young people coming and going!This past Sunday we had three of our students, who have returned from far places where they are studying their hearts (and minds) out, get up and share with the rest of the congregation some of the things they have encountered in the past year away. It was good. They answered questions on what they were studying, some hard parts of the year and some of the best

Lineahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10502534775067103531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-47569445479184233892008-04-24T08:05:00.001-06:002008-04-24T08:09:03.511-06:00

A new look on the blog. I wonder if we will be able to keep people informed. The busyness of life kind of gets in our way and we often let this site “rest.” This week there are big happenings in the Canada Covenant. It is the annual meeting up in Minnedosa MB. Meetings start in earnest on Friday with some very interesting workshops being held in the afternoon. Pastor Randall is leading

Lineahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10502534775067103531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-13906832134586252762008-04-17T17:15:00.002-06:002008-04-17T17:17:54.734-06:00

Well it was really getting tiresome typing in gatewaycovenant.blogspot.com and for a few bucks I can now type in covgate.com.And so can you, on my dime.So lets see if this new address inspires us to communicate better to you the happenings at Gateway Covenant Church here in Prince Albert.Check back with us.

Randall Friesennoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-87361316038980350882008-02-13T08:10:00.005-06:002008-02-13T09:41:43.217-06:00

Jeff Anderson, our conference superintendent, visited us here at Gateway this past Sunday (10th). This was "part two" of our annual meeting this year. So we said to ourselves, hey what better way to celebrate a great year of growth at Gateway than with food and a dynamically cool, big-time speaker person!By the way, here's a list of just some of what we did:bought a new carpet, enough for the

Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493467887430025101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-62734940604229489932008-02-01T20:36:00.000-06:002008-02-01T21:00:04.332-06:00

Well, fellow readers of blogdom, the Christmas season with all it's beauty, reverence and family gatherings has come and gone. January, the cold month here in the north country, has also come and gone with only one day in the minus 40'sC.And today is February the first. At Gateway, that means Communion will be shared this Sunday, the first Sunday of the month. Communion....the breaking of

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-78852852629724419382007-12-30T14:25:00.000-06:002007-12-30T14:33:22.643-06:00

It has been a very good year here at Gateway Covenant Church.God has moved amongst his people this year. He has changed hearts. He has healed our diseases. He has offered his grace to us, his bedraggled bunch of followers.Our prayer for 2008 is for all of us to experience more and more of that endless grace of Christ and for each of us to keep our hearts soft and pliable to a needy world who

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-50351630104827531932007-12-09T19:31:00.000-06:002007-12-09T20:02:42.842-06:00

So this is a bit late getting to press but here we go, full-tilt into the Christmas season:We already had our annual Advent program (first Sunday in advent). So you don't need to plan to be at that one, unless you are already working on a number for next year ...?Bright and early on December 13 Birdie Anderson will be hosting her annual Sankta Lucia Day breakfast. Birdie told us the other day

Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493467887430025101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-42916562322386498062007-11-29T08:26:00.000-06:002007-11-29T08:29:54.011-06:00

This week I would encourage you to take a little time, come out to the church and spend some time talking to God. Of course you can speak to God from anywhere but this week we have set apart as our annual prayer week. There is something special about meeting together as fellow believers to share our needs with each other and with God. So we would encourage you to join us at 7:15 am, 12:15 noon

Lineahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10502534775067103531noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-38809994270393761912007-11-02T19:34:00.000-06:002007-11-02T19:51:09.089-06:00

This Sunday here at Gateway, following Sunday school classes, we will be saying "thank you" and "farewell" to our Youth Pastor, Steve Reid. Steve will be entering the RCMP depot in Regina on November 9 for a grueling 6 months. His wife Lisa and their three children will stay back in P.A. for the duration. We'll have a pot-luck at noon. Gateway does potlucks well. It gives us opportunity to

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-76452313523960135562007-10-25T18:30:00.001-06:002007-10-25T18:45:04.139-06:00

At a time of electioneering and such in our province, it can be somewhat risky to send out a message to encourage your support, however, today we shall make an exception and hope for the best.There will be a COUNTRY STORE happening this Saturday, October 27, at Gateway Covenant Church - 1500 - 15th Avenue East, Prince Albert, from 10 am to 3 pm.Bring cash............lots of cash.......... tons

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-15489445950903211252007-09-26T18:50:00.001-06:002007-09-27T18:46:51.802-06:00

When something sinister, something so violent as the murder of a young teenage boy happens in our very small city, it shocks us back to reality. No, we don't live in an unbreakable glass house after all. Our houses are vulnerable, sometimes weak with no foundation, ready for collapse. Violence lives close to where we live.We are all feeling the effects of this crime. We somehow all feel a

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-9176466923578423502007-09-05T21:31:00.000-06:002007-09-05T21:55:17.324-06:00

I haven't posted on here for quite some time.....as your church minute taker and council communicator person, that is.Life at Gateway is progressing. Council met last week to bring us into the "fall schedule". Pastor Randall and Lauralea are back from Sabbatical. They seem to be quite noticeably more relaxed, somehow softer and gentler, more together somehow. That's what Sabbaticals are for,

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-40307584315251023052007-08-13T09:05:00.000-06:002007-08-13T09:47:51.453-06:00

...and with it so is our pastor's sabbatical.and that's a good thing. No, really it is!We have missed him/them being around here.and although we have a short few weeks to go yet, our prayer continues to be that of renewal and refreshment for them.This week their family will be reunited with their daughter ... she's been away for a while ... and we at GCC are also excited to see her again (plus

Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493467887430025101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-52527695117117863062007-07-03T11:30:00.000-06:002007-07-03T11:54:53.668-06:00

While Randall is away on Sabbatical this summer we are being blessed by a variety of different speakers and worship leaders.Here's the list of those we are looking forward to hearing from. If you are in the area, please drop in. Coffee is on at 9:30; worship begins at 10; and visiting time follows that ...June 24 Karen and Mike Livingstone (serving with Campus Crusade)July 01

Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493467887430025101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-67330728985979740362007-06-20T20:43:00.000-06:002007-06-20T20:56:20.557-06:00

There they go! Off to the Island of Iona in northern Scotland. As I type, they will be flying over something either white or wet.....probably wet. Off to a spiritual pilgrimage. Away on a journey towards their Creator.......and a nice vacation too.The desires of my heart these days have been for Pastor Randall and Lauralea's happiness and their ability to find their worth once again in

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-8418708103435756772007-06-09T21:37:00.000-06:002007-06-09T21:45:02.824-06:00

We'll be having a baptism tomorrow morning. Hillary Friesen will take the step and acknowledge her faith publicly. It will be good.It's really fun to watch the young folk in our church take those steps of growth.Makes me think Gateway is doing some things very right - not that we are instrumental in everyones growth but I think we can and do play a part in their maturity by being good

Sharon Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07272637517915451982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790275.post-77432508753324018932007-06-02T13:17:00.000-06:002007-06-02T13:19:52.092-06:00

Tomorrow we will be celebrating communion.........the breaking of bread together.Come and join us. God will be present.No RSVP required.

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It isn't very often that a congregation is able to bless their pastor in a tangible way. It's always the other way around, it seems.Pastor Randall will be taking a much needed Sabbatical in June - until the end of August. We saw to it that the first two weeks of this time of rest would include an opportunity for some self-reflection as well as seeking out and getting to know more clearly, the

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Too funny. It's just too funny to see several men at work.Today was the "cleaning bee" at the church. A few folks came to fix and hammer and cut and polish. If nothing else, the place looks like it's had a facial AND a manicure....pedicure will have to wait.To add to our somewhat boring and lowly (but important nevertheless, we added) positions of polishing and dusting, my friend and I

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Reading Linea's blog today, she speaks of 15 members of a Covenant Youth Choir from the Wasolo Region of the Congo perishing in a boating accident as they traveled home from a "Big Sunday" celebration, along with3 adult sponsors who had been traveling with them.Read more in: LineaLanoie.comOur Covenant family is hurting badly Lord. Comfort us.Lord have mercy.Christ have mercy.

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Council is meeting this Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm at the church.Congregational Meeting will be Thursday, May 24 at 7 pm.ALSO, Gateway will be cleaning up their act.........next Saturday, May 26th, starting at 10 am, with a work bee.Bring shovels, rakes and stuff like step ladders to clean higher windows. Bring rags too.We'll give the kitchen a going over as well.AND the most important thing, of

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I was at a Branch Meeting, consisting of seventy-five or so folks from where I work. We piled into vans and traveled nearly four hours north - as far north as I had ever been. About half the journey was not bad to good, paved highway. The other half was gravel, bumpy, washboard highway. Today, I appreciate Prince Albert’s paved roads.The highway took us to First Nations communities where

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(... it's been a while since we've had any of these around!)Tuesday, May 15th Karlie gave birth to little Jordan Scott Leo Enequist.Weighing in at 8lbs, 1oz.Finally Kelvin, a boy to offset the girl invasion!Congratulations to the whole family! Margaret and John are proud grandparents once again, and I'm sure are happy to see the Enequist line continue.Blessings on you all.

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Today was a milestone in my life. I had dreamed of this day. I knew it would eventually happen. At least that’s what I had prayed for. Yes. I do believe God gives us the desires of our hearts. My hearts desire for most of my life was to listen to a symphony – in person. And so it came to be that I received a Mother’s Day gift from my dear husband….a ticket to the Saskatoon Symphony

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That’s what my dad used to say when we talked about cars. “As long as it gets you from point A to point B, that’s all that matters”, he would say.Our son-in-law, T. and daughter, S. had a little black car. Being the wonderful mechanic that T. is, he replaced the motor and the little black car ran quite nicely. Around our little town it would go, back and forth from point A to point B.Our son

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