New Here?
So you’ve heard about Gateway and are a little curious. Going to a new place can be intimidating and scary. How will I know where to park? What if my kid has to go to the bathroom? What do I wear? We’ve asked those questions too. Please know we will make every effort to make sure your first experience is worry free. We look forward to hanging out with you and becoming friends.
Quick Tips
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Leave that tie on the rack and consider wearing jeans. What you wear is not nearly as important as who you are.
Where to park
Parking attendants will be in place to guide you where to park. The parking spaces close to the main entrance are reserved for those who need help into the building and for the elderly.
The Lobby
Once you walk through our doors you will see the smiles and warmth of Gateway. There will be volunteers ready to serve you and answer any questions you have. Plan on spending some time before and after service meeting new friends. Visit our cafe area and visit with friends before or after service.
Main Auditorium
Grab a worship guide, and enter into worship with us. Our ushers will help you find a seat, and don’t worry about anyone making you stand up and say your name. You will be able to blend in the crowd with no worries.
Worship
We have worked hard to provide you with an experience where you can connect with God. In our main service, the band plays a relevant style of music that you will enjoy. Their passion for God is contagious. The words to the music will be on the screens for you to follow along. You may see some people expressing their love for God by closing their eyes, sitting, clapping, and even raising their hands.
Teaching
John Van Pay has a style that is relational and to the point. He is passionate about how the Bible leads us to truth and helps us with every day living. We will use video, music, drama, or other creative methods to make learning interesting for you.
Gateway Kids
Take the most important people in the building to the child check-in area. Our best volunteers are helping with our little ones so you can focus on having a great experience in the service. Their background checks have been cleared and they been trained through a risk-management course. Our leaders will give 100% of their care while making it a fun experience to learn lessons from the Bible.
Pre-Register Your Kids before Sunday Service
The safety of your children is a high priority for us. We ask all parents to use our Kids’ Check-In system that involves registering your child and receiving one nametag for your child and one nametag for you that have matching security codes. Your child must have a nametag before entering their room. After the service, you must present your matching security nametag to the volunteer before picking up your child.
Preschool (Infant – Pre-kindergarten)
Leaving your baby with a stranger can be tough, that is why we have made every effort to make it comfortable and safe. When checking in your baby and bag, you will receive a tag with your name and a number. Please do not lose the tag as it will be the only way to pick up your child. Should we need your assistance, we will place your number on the screen so you can leave service.
Adventure Kids (Kindergarten – 5th)
This will be the best 60 minutes of your kid’s day. They will laugh, sing, dance, and learn with new friends and amazing leaders. Our goal is to help you lead your child to become a lifelong follower of Christ. Since we only have one hour with them a week, we will often give you tools to help with ideas and get you talking at home. Kids deserve our best and know we believe in them. Caring team leaders will make sure every kid feels welcomed and is connecting to other students.
Closing
We will always be done in 60 minutes.
