Gateway HS Student Ministries

Survey Reveals Americans' 2011 New Year's Resolutions

2011-01-06T20:47:00.003-05:00

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Fallfest 2010

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Join us for Fallfest 2010!

- Friday, November 19th

- Meet at Gateway (Parkesburg) at 4pm

- Bring $10

- Event from 5-10pm

- Returning to Gateway around 10:30pm

Click here for more info.

Costume Bowling

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Join GSM for Costume Bowling on Saturday night, October 30th, at the Palace in Downingtown from 8-10pm. Cost is $16/person, which includes pizza, drink, shoes, and 2 hours of bowling. Meet at the bowling alley and arrange your own ride. See you there!

The Colors Tour concert

2010-09-15T08:16:00.002-04:00

We'll be at Olivet United Methodist Church in Coatesville on Sunday, Sept. 26th, at 7pm for The Colors Tour concert. Join us!

New School Year

2010-08-16T21:59:00.002-04:00

As the new school year approaches, we are excited to start back up with FUSE on Sunday nights. Join us every Sunday night at 6pm starting on Aug. 29th at Gateway!

Website Makeover

2010-03-10T20:40:00.002-05:00

We have changed the layout of our website. A great new feature is the calendar below. Enjoy!

Winter Events - Quick Look

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11/29 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

12/6 (Sunday - 11:45am) - Momentum Parent and Student Meeting

12/6 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

12/13 (Sunday morning - 10:30am) - Middle School small groups and High School guys small group

12/13 (Sunday evening) - Gateway Christmas Feast

12/14 (Monday - 7:00-8:30pm) - High School girls small group

12/20 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

12/27 (Sunday) - no GSM events

1/3 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

1/10 (Sunday - 10:30am) - Middle School small groups and High School guys small group

1/10 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Hang out time at Gateway

1/11 (Monday - 7:00-8:30pm) - High School girls small group

1/17 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

1/24 (Sunday - 10:30am) - Middle School small groups and High School guys small group

1/24 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Hang out time at Gateway

1/25 (Monday - 7:00-8:30pm) - High School girls small group

1/31 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

2/7 (Sunday afternoon/evening) - Super Bowl Party

2/8 (Monday - 7:00-9:00pm) - High School girls small group

2/14 (Sunday - 10:30am) - Middle School small group and High School guys small group

2/14 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Main Event

2/21 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - Youth Concert (click here to see the band)

2/21 (Sunday - 5:30-7:30pm) - High School guys small group

2/22 (Monday - 7:00-9:00pm) - High School girls small group

2/26-28 (Friday-Sunday) - North Atlantic Youth Conference, Urban Hope, Philadelphia

2/28 (Sunday - 10:30am) - Middle School small group

3/5-6 (Friday-Saturday, 6:30pm - 9am) - Lock-In

Winter Schedule - Details

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11/29 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Hmmm....Tackling Some of Life's Most Difficult Questions: Part 3 - Homosexuality

12/6 - Momentum Parent and Student Meeting

When: Sunday, 11:45am, immediately following the 2nd service

Where: GSM room

Who: Students and their parents for those interested in attending Momentum Youth Conference 2010 at Cedarville University

Details: Gauge interest level, share cost details, explain travel options, begin fundraising

12/6 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: FUEL - John the Baptst

12/13 - Middle School Small Groups and High School

Guys Small Group

When: Sunday, 10:30am

Where: GSM room and Starting Point room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th-8th grade students and 9-12th grade guys

Topic: Joy and Peace

12/13 - Gateway Christmas Feast

When: Sunday, 5:00-7:00pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: Anyone and everyone

12/14 - High School Girls Small Group

When: Monday, 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Baldwin home, 1219 Francis Drive Coatesville, PA 19320

Contact: Becky Baldwin, 610-380-6179 (home)

Who: 9th-12th grade girls

Topic: Joy and Peace

12/20 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Topic: FUEL - Jesus' Birth and Childhood

12/27 - No GSM events

1/3 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Topic: FUEL - Jesus' Baptism

1/10 - Middle School Small Groups and High School Guys Small Group

When: Sunday, 10:30am

Where: GSM room and Starting Point room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th-8th grade students and 9th-12th grade guys

Topic: Patience

1/10 - Hang Out Time

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Why: Have fun

1/11 - High School Girls Small Group

When: Monday, 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Baldwin home, 1219 Francis Drive Coatesville, PA 19320

Contact: Becky Baldwin, 610-380-6179 (home)

Who: 9th-12th grade girls

Topic: Patience

1/17 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Topic: FUEL - Jesus' Temptation

1/24 - Middle School Small

Groups and High School Guys Small Group

When: Sunday, 10:30am

Where: GSM room and Starting Point room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th-8th grade students and 9th-12th grade guys

Topic: Kindness

1/24 - Hang Out Time

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Why: Have fun

1/25 - High School Girls Small Group

When: Monday, 7:00-8:30pm

Where: Baldwin home, 1219 Francis Drive Coatesville, PA 19320

Contact: Becky Baldwin, 610-380-6179 (home)

Who: 9th-12th grade girls

Topic: Kindness

1/31 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Topic: FUEL - Jesus at the Cana Wedding

2/7 - Super Bowl Party

When: Sunday, afternoon and evening, 5-10pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Cost: $5/person

2/8 - High School Girls Small

Group

When: Monday, 7:00-9:00pm

Where: Baldwin home, 1219 Francis Drive Coatesville, PA 19320

Contact: Becky Baldwin, 610-380-6179 (home)

Topic: Goodness

2/14 - Middle School Small Groups and High School Guys Small Group

When: Sunday, 10:30am

Where: GSM room and Starting Point room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th-8th grade students and 9th-12th grade guys

Topic: Goodness

2/14 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Topic: FUEL - A Conversation With Nicodemus

2/21 - Youth Concert

When: Sunday, 6-8pm

Where: Gateway Church

Why: Praise and worship God through music

Click here to see the band!

2/22 - High School Girls Small

Group

When: Monday, 7:00-9:00pm

Where: Baldwin home, 1219 Francis Drive Coatesville, PA 19320

Contact: Becky Baldwin, 610-380-6179 (home)

Topic: Faithfulness

2/26-28 - North Atlantic Youth Conference

When: Friday-Sunday

Where: Urban Hope Training Center and Church, Philadelphia, PA

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Cost: $30/person

2/28 - Middle School Small Groups

When: Sunday, 10:30am

Where: GSM room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th-8th grade students

Topic: Faithfulness

It's official...Fall is here

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10/4 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Hmmm...Tackling Some of Life's Most Difficult Questions - Part 1: Divorce

10/11 & 10/12 - Small Groups Begin

SURGE:

Middle School Guys: 6th - 8th grade

Leaders: Gordi McIlroy (484-356-7777) and Jordan Damon (484-942-3232)

Meeting Time: Sunday morning, 10/11, 10:30-11:30am

Location: Gateway Church (room TBD)

Middle School Girls: 6th - 8th grade

Leaders: Donna Polacek (610-873-3871) and Ashley McIlroy (484-356-7777)

Meeting Time: Sunday morning, 10/11, 10:30-11:30am

Location: Gateway Church (room TBD)

FUSE:

High School Guys: 9th - 12th grade

Leaders: Matt Baldwin (484-631-6647) and Chip Polacek (610-873-3871)

Meeting Time: Monday night, 10/12, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Location: Gateway Church (GSM room)

High School Girls: 9th - 12th grade

Leaders: Kelly Lyman (610-212-5424) and Becky Baldwin (484-631-6648)

Meeting Time: Monday night, 10/12, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Location: Becky's house - 1219 Francis Drive Coatesville, PA 19320

Small Group Topic: 8 week series on Fruit of the Spirit

10/11&12 - Receive material, get to know each other

11/8&9 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 1: Love

12/13&14 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 2: Joy and Peace

1/10&11 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 3: Patience

1/24&25 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 4: Kindness

2/14&15 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 5: Goodness

3/14&15 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 6: Faithfulness

3/28&29 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 7: Gentleness

4/11&12 - Fruit of the Spirit - Part 8: Self-Control

10/18 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Hmmm...Tackling Some of Life's Most Difficult Questions - Part 2: Creation/Evolution

10/25 - Harvest Celebration

Where: Gateway Church

Who: Everyone at Gateway

Details: There will not be a GSM youth event this day.

11/1 - Costume Party

When: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students (and bring a friend!!!)

Cost: $2 ahead of time, $4 at the door

Details: Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, food, games, contests, prizes, and more!!! Get one more use out of your Halloween costume!!!

11/8 & 11/9 - Small Groups

SURGE:

MS Guys - Sunday morning, 11/8, 10:30 - 11:30am, at Gateway

MS Girls - Sunday morning, 11/8, 10:30 - 11:30am, at Gateway

FUSE:

HS Guys - Monday night, 11/9, 7:00 - 8:30pm, at Gateway

HS Girls - Monday night, 11/9, 7:00 - 8:30pm, at Becky's house

11/15 - Main Event

When: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Hmmm...Tackling Some of Life's Most Difficult Questions - Part 3: Homosexuality

11/22 - Turkey Scavenger Hunt

When: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Begin at Gateway Church, and travel around the area

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Details: Join for a fun way to collect food for others during the Thanksgiving season!!!

Tag...You're It!!!

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If you got tagged, post about your experience here in the comments field below!

Fall is Here...

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Main Event

When: Sunday, August 30th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: The Outlet youth room

Who: 6th - 12th grade students (we will be welcoming new 6th graders)

Topic: Welcome To The Planet - Part 1: Worship [Explode In Praise]

You Were Planned for God's Pleasure

Main Event

When: Sunday, September 6th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: The Outlet youth room

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Welcome To The Planet - Part 2: Fellowship [Plugged In]

You Were Formed for God's Family

Main Event

When: Sunday, September 13th, from 5:30 - 7: 30pm

Where: The Outlet youth room

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Welcome To The Planet - Part 3: Discipleship [Charged Up]

You Were Created to Be Like Christ

Main Event

When: Sunday, September 20th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Where: The Outlet youth room

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Welcome To The Planet - Part 4: Service [Discover New Outlets]

You Were Shaped for Serving God

Main Event

When: Sunday, September 27th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: The Outlet youth room

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Welcome To The Planet - Part 5: Evangelism [Spread the Current]

You Were Made for a Mission

Things to Look Forward To This Fall...

All-Nighter Campout

When: Friday - Saturday, Sept. 25th & 26th

Meet at Gateway at 6:30pm on Friday night

Return to Gateway at 9:30am on Saturday morning

Where: Gerhart's

1129 Talbotville Rd Honey Brook, PA 19344

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

What to Bring:

Girls - favorite snack

Guys - 2 liter drink

Everyone - $2/person, sleeping bag, pillow, athletic shoes, whatever else you need to sleep overnight

Details:

We'll provide breakfast on Saturday morning.

We'll provide tents and separate sleeping areas for guys and girls.

Please make sure you have filled out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.

Small Groups

When: Beginning on Sunday, October 11th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm

(Some groups may meet other times, so check with your small group leader)

Who: Split into 4 groups = Middle School guys and girls + High School guys and girls

Where: Middle School groups meet at Gateway Church and High School groups meet in homes

Details: Other nights this fall include 11/15 and 12/13

Harvest Celebration

When: Sunday, October 25th

Where: Gateway Church

Who: Everyone connected to Gateway Church

Costume Party

When: Sunday, November 1st

Where: Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Details: Come in your best costume for a night of fun, games, contests, food, and more!!!

Summer is in full swing! Join us in the upcoming events...

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Destination Unknown #2

When: Sunday, July 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Come and find out! Meet at the church at 5:30pm to catch a ride...

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Details: Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.

Bring a swim suit and towel (one piece suit for the ladies, and the boys)...

Topic: Owning Your Faith: Part 4 - How does God reveal Himself?

Main Event

When: Sunday, August 2nd, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: The Outlet youth room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Owning Your Faith: Part 5 - How do I know the Bible is true?

GSM Beach Day

When: Thursday, August 6th, from 7am - 10pm

Where: Ocean City, NJ - Meet at Gateway at 7am to catch a ride.

Who: 6th - 12th grade students, bring a friend!

Details: $10/person for beach pass and transportation. Bring a lunch and $$ for dinner.

Make sure you have filled out and turned in a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.

Contact Alyssa Anderson at toddnlys@yahoo.com or Matt Baldwin with questions.

Destination Unknown #3

When: Sunday, August 9th, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Come and find out! Meet at the church at 5:30pm to catch a ride...

Who: 6th - 12th grade students
Details: Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.

Topic: Owning Your Faith: Part 6 - Why do we need the Bible?

Main Event
When: Sunday, August 16th, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: The Outlet youth room at Gateway Church

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Topic: Owning Your Faith: Part 7 - Where did the Bible come from?

Destination Unknown #4
When: Sunday, August 23rd, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Come and find out! Meet at the church at 5:30pm to catch a ride...

Who: 6th-12th grade students

Details: Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.

Topic: Owning Your Faith: Part 8 - Is God in control of everything?

Fundraiser/Volunteer Opportunity

House Work

When: Probably a Saturday in August

Where: At a home within 2 minutes from Gateway Church

Who: 3-4 students

Details: A family is looking for assistance with various home repairs and up-keep. Money for your time and efforts would go towards our funds for The Outlet, our youth room.

Contact Matt Baldwin at mbaldwin@gcwired.com if you're interested.

Volunteer Opportunity

Gateway Kids Family Picnic

When: Sunday, August 9th, from 12:30-4:00pm

Where: Camp Old Mill

Who: Anyone interested in helping

Details: Lunch will be provided. There are various ways to help out during this day. Come lend a hand!!!

Contact Sandi McClure at mightmac@verizon.net or Matt Baldwin at mbaldwin@gcwired.com if interested.

Summer has begun...Check out what's coming up!!!

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Main Event
When: Sunday, July 5th, from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: The Outlet (youth room) at Gateway Church
Who: 6th - 12th grade students
Topic: Owning Your Faith - Part 2: Finding Truth

Phillies Phireworks
When: Friday, July 10th, game starts at 7:05pm
Where: Citizens Bank Park (we will meet at the church and carpool)
Who: Those who signed up and paid to go
Details: $23/person, only 5 more spots available for students!!!
Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.
Contact Matt Baldwin if you are interested.

A Night in the Catacombs
When: Sunday, July 12th, from 5:00-8:30pm
Where: In the general area...
Who: 6th - 12th grade students
Details: Bring $2 for gas. Not many other details to mention, except...there will be food!!! Come join us for a fun night of fellowship as we travel around the area, and learn about the early church from old and the persecuted church of today.

Main Event

When: Sunday, July 19th, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: The Outlet (youth room) at Gateway Church

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Topic: Owning Your Faith - Part 3: Why is it important to know what I believe?

Destination Unknown #2

When: Sunday, July 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Come and find out...

Who: 6th - 12th grade students

Details: Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.

Bring your swimsuit and a towel (one-piece suit for the ladies, and the boys)...

Topic: Owning Your Faith: Part 4: How does God reveal Himself?

Fundraising/Volunteer Opportunities

House Work
When: This summer (ASAP)
Where: At a home within 2 minutes from Gateway Church
Who: 3-4 students
Details: A family is looking for assistance with various home repairs and up-keep. Money for your time and efforts would go towards our funds for the youth room, The Outlet.
Contact Matt Baldwin if you are interested.

Gateway Men's Golf Outing
When: Monday, July 20th
Early Morning - 7:15-10am OR Late Morning/Afternoon - 10:30am-2pm
Where: Honey Brook Golf Club
Who: Any student interested in helping out
Details: There are various ways to help out during this day. We could use your help!!!
Contact Doug Bitner at (610) 593-5986 or Matt Baldwin if interested.

Gateway Kids Family Picnic

When: Sunday, August 9th, from 12:30-4pm

Where: Camp Old Mill

Who: Any student interested in helping out

Details: Lunch will be provided. There are various ways to help out during this day. Come lend a hand!!!

Contact Sandi McClure at mightymac@verizon.net or Matt Baldwin if interested.

Upcoming Events

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Main Event
When: Sunday, June 21st, from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: FX Auditorium at Gateway Church
Who: 6th - 12th grade students
Topic: Beyond The Yearbook: Part 3 - The Type of Change God Wants For You

Gianni's Fundraising Distribution
When: Monday, June 22nd, from 3-4pm
Where: Gateway Church
Who: Anyone who sold items for the fundraiser

Destination Unknown
When: Sunday, June 28th, from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Nobody knows!!!
Who: 6th-12th grade students
Details: Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.
Topic: Owning Your Faith - What is My Worldview?

Phillies Phireworks
When: Friday, July 10th, game starts at 7:05pm
Where: Citizens Bank Park (we will meet at the church and carpool)
Who: Those who signed up and paid to go
Details: $23/person, only 13 more spots available for students!!!
Please fill out a 2009 Medical Consent Form to attend.
Deadline: June 17th (then it will open to families of students)
Contact Matt Baldwin at (574) 253-2412 or mbaldwin@gcwired.com to reserve your spot.

Fundraising/Volunteer Opportunities...

House Work
When: This summer (ASAP)
Where: At a home within 2 minutes from Gateway Church
Who: 3-4 students
Details: A family is looking for assistance with various home repairs and up-keep. Money for your time and efforts would go towards our funds for the youth room, The Outlet.
Contact Matt Baldwin at (574) 253-2412 or mbaldwin@gcwired.com if you are interested.

July 4th Clean-Up
When: Sunday, July 5th, from 6-8am
Where: A park in Downingtown
Who: 8-10 students willing to serve
Details: We have been committed to helping for 4 years now. Let's pull through once again! We also receive money that can go towards our funds for the youth room, The Outlet.
Contact Matt Baldwin at (574) 253-2412 or mbaldwin@gcwired.com if you are interested.

Gateway Men's Golf Outing
When: Monday, July 20th
2 shifts: early morning - 7:15-10am OR late morning/afternoon - 10:30am-2pm
Where: Honey Brook Golf Club
Who: Any students interested in helping out
Details: There are various ways to help out during this day. We could use your help!!!
Contact Doug Bitner at (610) 593-5986 or Matt Baldwin at (574) 253-2412 if you are interested.

The First Post

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Welcome. I hope we can use this blog to keep everyone connected to Gateway Student Ministries in the loop as to the latest happenings.