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New To Gate City
Here's What to Expect
(Look under the "About Us" menu for more information)
What kind of church would you want to attend?
That is a question we ask a lot around here. And for us, we have some core values that are expressed each Sunday in every service we do.
Come As You Are!
Our dress code at Gate City is simply please do. You will find a casual environment where people are encouraged to be real.
Sunday morning is only the starting point of the Christian week, not the point!
Life happens Sunday through Saturday. At Gate City, we are not about a Sunday morning show. In fact, the Sunday morning gathering is the same for us as any other service--just a picture of who we are and what we do every day. Doing life together as Christians, day in and day out, is the point of our ministry. This helps us walk closer with each other and with God so we can make disciples who can make a difference in the world.
Life Groups are the heartbeat of our church!
Life Groups are the heartbeat of our church, and the way we stay in tune with each other and with God. Since we were never meant to do life alone, it is critical for us to be in relationships with other believers. LIFE (Living In Fellowship Everyday) Groups are one way that we can build spiritually based relationships to help each of us stay on track.
Worship through music is a high priority!
We want everyone that comes through the door to experience the life changing power of worship through music. Because of that, we have upbeat, contemporary worship with a full band. It doesn't rock TOO much, but we want to praise God in a powerful way!
People should understand what is going on!
If the service doesnt make sense to people, why would anyone want to be a part of it. You won't hear big fancy words here. We want to keep things simple and straight forward. Everything we do helps us accomplish 3 simple life goals: to love God, to love people, and to make disciples. It doesnt have to get more complicated than that.
Kids Matter!
We dont want to shove our kids off into a corner somewhere and babysit while the "real service" goes on. We believe that children should have the opportunity to learn in a fun and focused environment. Therefore, we have created "Kids Zone" with age specific learning environments for children to attend while parents are participating in the worship service. These engaging learning environments will enable them to see the church as valuable and keep them from running from the church at their first opportunity.
We want to be known as a church that serves the community!
Too many churches are known for taking from the communities they exist in rather than for being a giving and generous force in the community. We want to be known as a church that loves its community. We want people to say, "Even though I don't go to church, if I did, that is the kind of church I would want to be a part of!"
