Local Missions
Generation One
Generation One’s mission is to end poverty and suffering in the Bottoms of the 3 rd Ward. Generation One has two objectives in the 3 rd Ward. One is to mentor, educate, and love the children in the area, the other is to clear lots, pick up trash, and fix up the homes in the area. You can help by donating your time helping children in our after school program or helping clear a lot or paint a house. For more information about the kids programs contact Kenzie Malkemes at kmalkemes@generationone.net and visit our website www.generationone.net
Homeless Ministry
Join us as we partner with 1000 Hills Ministry twice a month in their homeless ministry. Church Under the Bridge is the night time ministry that meets the 3rd Friday night of each month. Meet at Gateway at 6:30 pm to carpool to Pierce Elevated in downtown Houston and return to Gateway at approximately 10:00 pm. Church In the Park is the day time opportunity to serve the homeless every 2nd Saturday morning in James Butte Park in Houston. Meet at Gateway to carpool at 8:00am and return to Gateway by about 12:00 noon.
Both Church Under the Bridge and Church In the Park invite volunteers of all ages to come and share with people who have had a bad turn in life and are facing various struggles. It is an opportunity to mingle with people, pray with them, and serve them. Each time we meet we have praise & worship time, share a message, and serve a meal to a crowd of 50-100+ people. Volunteers are needed to share a message, help with praise & worship, organize or help with meal preparation, help set up & tear down, and donate to meal costs. For more information contact Tony Go at tonyevago@yahoo.com
Second Saturday Serve
Every 2 nd Saturday Gateway volunteers of all skill levels go out into the community and help those in need. Join us as we go love our neighbors with our skills, talents, and resources at 7:30 am in the coffee shop. For more information contact Rick Lampton at rlampton@hollywoodhardware.com
Food Drive
Food drives are conducted seasonally and on an as needed basis. Volunteers help in restocking area food pantries for those struggling to meet basic needs.
Overseas Missions
Kenya
Starfish Kenya, Inc. began in April of 2001 as a response to the cry for help from the Body of Christ in Kenya for the orphaned and abandoned children of that country. During their first visit to Kenya, co-founders Roy and Pam Newberry were overcome by the staggering number of two million children stigmatized by the ravages of the AIDS virus. For more information visit www.starfishkenya.com
Mexico
Carboneras
is a small fishing village on the Gulf Coast of Mexico located approximately two hours southeast of Reynosa at the Texas-Mexican border. Several times a year mission teams from Gateway visit Carboneras to help with Vacation Bible School, build homes, and provide many other services. Please contact Rudy Perez for information on up-coming trips at Rudyt230@yahoo.com
San Fernando
Twice a year Gateway missions partners with Clariday Aesthetics to provide cataract surgery for the community surrounding San Fernando which is about an hour south of Reynosa. For more information on up-coming medical trips contact Richie Hernandez at closboogie@gmail.com
Guatemala
Gateway missions partners with 1000 Hill’s ministry in order to plant and support churches in the mountains primarily occupied by Mayan Indians. For more information contact Mike Malkemes at mmalkemes@gateway-community.org
Ghana
In September a mission team will go to Ghana to visit with a potential partner and explore ways that we can continuously support a village school, clinic, and trade school. For more information contact Mike Malkemes at mmalkemes@gateway-community.org
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