When Does The Power Come?
Sunday Service August 24th, 2008.
Speaker: Wade Petteys
Date: August 24, 2008
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Jonathon Woods
August 19, 2008 by Gateway
Filed under Miles Apart
Johnnie Graduates High School
Jonathan Woods, Jr. came to our church through a Sunday School VBS program in Albany when he was 14 years old. He lived with his mom and six siblings, some of whom also came to our Sunday School on the bus. At that time, his father could not be found, so at 15, due to some substantial problems at home, he found himself in a shelter for youth, and then came to live with one of our Albany church families.
At that time he had been unable to finish 7th grade, two years in a row due to absences. Difficulties in his family life contributed to this problem. He was considered at risk for dropping out of school, but did very well in school over the next year and a half, receiving many awards for his hard work.
After a year and a half or so in Albany, he tried to make a go of returning home to his real family, but it just didn’t work out. So since 2006 he has been living in a youth shelter called Bishop Ryan House, which is run by Catholic Charities in Long Island. During that time he maintained regular contact with some of our church families and also some visits.
He is now graduated from high school, has spent the summer working for the county protecting endangered birds and is hoping to attend college soon. There are some difficulties in getting the financial aid he needs, so this process may be slowed down a bit and he may not be able to enter college until the spring of 2009 semester.
Thank you to all who sent graduation money for Johnnie. We gave him half of it with a card from us and his church family, the other half we are saving for when he starts college.
In the picture are Johnnie and his father and step mother whom he has now found and is building a relationship with. It was a very emotional day for Johnnie. We are so thankful for how the Lord is blessing him.
Please keep him in your prayers.
At The Pharisee’s House
Sunday Service August 17th, 2008.
Speaker: Wade Petteys
Date: August 17, 2008
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The Author And Finisher Of Our Faith
Sunday Service August 10th, 2008.
Speaker: Wade Petteys
Date: August 10, 2008
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Younger Youth Camp 2008
What a wonderful week. This was the first year we have had a "Younger Youth Camp" The kids were great and God touched many of them. A couple of the kids received the Holy Ghost. We can’t wait until next year. A great big THANK YOU, to everyone who was involved.
We need your help!
Gateway’s Family Fun Day is Saturday, Sept. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.
As always, we need LOTS of volunteers to make this event a success. This Sunday after church, I will have a volunteer sign up sheet available. If you plan to come to the Fun Day, please sign up for one of the one-hour time slots to help.
We need volunteers for the Dunk Booth, Bounce House, Sno Cone machine, Redneck Horseshoe game, Tennis Ball game, Golf Game, Craft Area, Face Painting, Food service and Ice cream service.
If you know, what area you’d like to sign up for and what time, feel free to email me and I’ll put your name down now. Most everything is divided into one-hour time slots (noon to 1 p.m, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.).
Thanks in advance for your help.
And start inviting your friends and family to Gateway 3rd Annual Family Fun Day. Remember, everything except for the Dunk Booth is FREE! Free food, free games, free crafts!
– Martha
3rd Annual FUN DAY!!!
Saturday, September 6th – Noon to 4:00 pm.
At the Corinth Church, 97 Hamilton Ave.,
Bounce House, Sno-cones, Kids Games with prizes, Face Painting, Dunking Booth (this usually has Pastor or Ned in it!), a Huge Slide for adults as well as kids, and Giveaways.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, soda and Make-Your-Own Sundaes!
Pie Eating Contest. $5 to enter. AND the Egg Toss contest!
Plan on coming and bring some friends.
Corinth August Staff Meeting Canceled
GatewayLive Band
This band event is CANCELED
The GatewayLive Band will be performing at the Corinth Town Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, August 9th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
