The day I overcame death!
That is a bit of a bold statement to start with but it's still true. In March 1988 I became a Christian! A whole new life began. (John 3 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”) My old self died and anyone that knew me from that time knew that I was a changed person. There was no doubt, some who said "he has found religion". I had not found religion what I had found was a new living, loving relationship with The Lord and Our Saviour Jesus Christ! In just four weeks time all over the world people will be celebrating Christmas, the Birth of Christ. Many people have already got their Christmas trees up. Our neighbours here in Truro have Christmas lights all round their houses for the whole world to see. Many people will be writing their Christmas cards and some will be using the term Xmas!
To me the word Xmas leaves out the very heart of Christ which is probably what some people want to do. If you have a Xmas cake then I would say it will be pretty plain and simple, bland even. You see a true Christmas cake contains love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, faithfulness and self control! The fruit of the Holy Spirit is contained in the knowledge and the love of truly knowing the Christ in Christmas.
The true meaning of Christmas for me started in 1988 and my prayer as we approach this Christmas is that more and more people will know that they need to die to self and all that means and live as true Christians from here and to eternity. (John 8:32, And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”)
HELPERS FOR OUR CHILDREN!
We need more helpers to serve once a month with our Children's work at our Sunday meetings. This is a real ministry and is your chance to be truly blessed.
Please see John, Alan or Janet.
Calling all Children (or anyone who would like to have a go!)
We would like as many as possible A4 drawings, painting, Christmas theme.
These will be made into something special for our Christmas Meal on the 18th
Please give your completed artwork to either Alison or Sally as soon as you can.
We look forward to seeing these masterpieces!!
Please note this is not just for children.
While we are mentioning the Christmas Meal, Alison has now got lists going, so please sign up if you can come and also what you would like to bring. There will be no charge for this meal as it is a bring and share.
Sally will have the lists in Bodmin.
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Gateway Cafe - WE WANT TO KEEP IT OPEN!
Do you have a proposal to manage this?
Esther is leaving her position on 23rd December and if we want to remain open we need to fill this position.
We are still in need of more volunteers, please see Alan if you are interested in the giving of your time, and a Big Thank You to all of you who already do!
Mon -Friday 9.00 - 2.30*
*Tues - 9.30 - 2.30
IT & Biscuits Tues afternoon 1.30 3.30
Soup & crusty bread for £2 on Tues & Wed
Home Ed Group alternate Wednesdays 1.30
Knit & Natter Thurs morning 10-12
Fri soup & crusty bread for £2,&
Board Games Club 12-2.
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Oasis Ladies Conference, Bookings now being taken.
Sally has been part of the team that organises this conference, and 2017 will be their 10th year, each year has got bigger, reaching more ladies across Cornwall and beyond.
Please click on the link below for more details and to book.
It would be great to see a contingent from Gateway!
http://www.oasisconference.co.uk/
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iTunes - Pod Cast!
Our talks are again available to listen to just download the Gateway app! If you have any difficulties then speak to John B.
Pastors Surgery!
If you need to chat - Tuesdays 1-3.30 @Gateway Centre
Please phone John to arrange 07932161332
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Something to say? - articles for News Letter. Email please to john@gateway2newlife.co.uk.
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