News Archive
Easter Guest Service
10.30am Sunday 8 April, Catrin Finch Centre
with Terry Hotchkiss, evangelist for Barnabas Community Church in Shrewsbury and for our Newfrontiers Borderlands region.
Baptism Service
7pm Sunday 18th March at
Chester Street Baptist Church
Romans 6:4 "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life."
Great opportunity to invite friends and family to hear the good news of Jesus Christ
Phatfish // Deeside
The HIGHER Tour comes to Deeside on 10th February (Wrexham student discount*)
Featuring Lou Fellingham // one of the UK's best loved worship leaders at Newday, Spring Harvest, Stoneleigh, and on the BBC's Songs of Praise // and Phatfish // known for the songs such as There Is A Day, Holy Holy, And Can It Be, and Amazing God //
7.30pm Friday 10th February, 2012
Civic Hall, Connah's Quay, CH5 4HA
Holy Spirit
The person and work of the Holy Spirit was the theme of our first preaching series for 2012.
The Third Person Of The Trinity - January 8th - Rupert Leslie
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I Will Pour Out My Spirit On All Flesh - January 15th - Nigel Lloyd
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The Valley Of Dry Bones - January 22nd - Phil Harman
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Jesus And The Holy Spirit - February 5th - Nigel Lloyd
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Born Of The Spirit - February 12th - Stephen Hawkins
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Rivers Of Living Waters - February 19th - Nigel Lloyd
Celebration of Christmas
Christmas Celebration (sermon audio now available).
Even if you missed the mince pies and mulled wine, you can still hear Nigel's sermon.
An Evening of Live Music
7.30pm on Friday 16th December at the Catrin Finch Centre.
With free running buffet and pay-as-you-go bar.
Vision: North Wales
Saturday 12th November: a day of envisioning and prayer for church planting in North Wales, with Jeremy Simpkins and Nigel Lloyd
Who
Jeremy Simpkins leads Christ Central Manchester and serves as part of the national Newfrontiers team as well as leading the North team which oversees 70+ churches across the UK and Canada. Nigel Lloyd planted and now leads Gateway Church Wrexham and oversees the Newfrontiers Borderlands region.
When
10.30am to 3.30pm
Where
Civic Hall, Wepre Drive, Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, CH5 4HA
People Who Met Jesus
A preaching series we began in the Autumn in which we meet some people as they met Jesus.
Come and meet some very interesting characters with very different backgrounds and needs. But most importantly, come and meet Jesus as he interacts with these people. As Rico Tice puts it, "meet Jesus as he walks of the pages of [the gospels]"...
Simeon - September 4th - Nigel Lloyd
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Matthew - September 11th - Phil Harman
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John the Baptist - September 25th - Nigel Lloyd
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The Paralytic - October 2nd - Rupert Leslie
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Psalms - Part 2
In May our sermon series returned to the Psalms.
Psalm 51 - May 22nd - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 53 - May 29th - Timothy Harman
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Psalm 57 - June 12th - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 62 - June 26th - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 63 - July 3rd - Phil Harman
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Psalm 65 - July 10th - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 71 - July 17th - Stephen Hawkins
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Psalm 84 - July 24th - Nigel Lloyd
Appointment of Elders
On 19th May we set apart Steve Hawkins and Phil Harman as elders of Gateway Church Wrexham.
The Bible teaches that the local church is to be governed by elders, who serve as undershepherds of the Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Paul warns Timothy "Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands".
P-J Smyth says "An elder is recognised and appointed when three different groups acknowledge eldership gifting and character on a man: apostles (Acts 14:23, Titus 1:5), other elders (1 Timothy 4:14), and the local congregation."
Deeside Meetings
We hold public meetings for worship and prayer at 7.30pm every Tuesday, interspersed with regular social events.
Schedule for January-March 2012
February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th*
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th*
All meetings start at 7.30pm.
Venue for first three Tuesdays of each month
Fron Road
Connah's Quay
CH5 4PJ
Venue for last Tuesday of each month*
Wepre Drive
Connah's Quay
CH5 4HA
Christianity Explored
Watch this space. Better still, why not phone or email (contact details) so that we can plan with you in mind? For more information check out our Christianity Explored overview and FAQ
A Wrexham Christmas
Two traditional carol services featuring Wrexham Brass Glyndwr at the Catrin Finch Centre.
7.30pm Wednesday December 8th
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10.30am Sunday December 19th
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Festive music, mince pies and mulled wine.
7 Words
A sermon series exploring the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.
September 5th, 2010 - Luke 23:34
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
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Psalms
In the autumn we began an exciting new sermon series of sermons on the Psalms.
Psalm 1 - Nov 7th - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 2 - Nov 14th - Phil Harman
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Psalm 8 - Nov 21st - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 22 - Nov 28th - Stephen Hawkins
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Psalm 23 - Dec 5th - Timothy Harman
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Psalm 24 - Dec 12th - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 27 - Jan 2nd - Nigel Lloyd
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Psalm 40 - Jan 9th - Rupert Leslie
1 Peter
In May May we completed the sermon series on 1 Peter we began in February.
"Those who persevere in faith while suffering persecution should be full of hope, for they will certainly enjoy end-time salvation since they are already enjoying God's saving promises here and now through the death and resurrection of Jesus" (ESV Study Bible)
1 Peter 1:1-2 - Feb 6th - Steve Hawkins
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1 Peter 1:3-5 - Feb 13th - Nigel Lloyd
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1 Peter 1:13-19 - Feb 20th - Timothy Harman
The 'Light' Tour
Phatfish and Lou Fellingham at the William Aston Hall, Gyndwr University. 7.30pm October 16th (doors 7pm)
Phatfish are one of the top bands leading worship and teaching Bible truth through music in the UK today. They are well known through events such as New Word Alive, Spring Harvest, Keswick, Newday, Stoneleigh and the London Conventions, and have appeared regularly on the BBC’s ‘Songs of Praise’.
Gateway Church is FIVE!
Celebrate God's goodness at our 5th birthday guest service, 10.30am Sunday 10th October, Catrin Finch Centre.
PRESS RELEASE
GATEWAY CHURCH WREXHAM CELEBRATES FIRST FIVE YEARS
On Sunday 10th October, Gateway Church is marking its 5th birthday with a special guest service to celebrate God's goodness. This will take place at 10.30am in the Catrin Finch Centre on the Glyndŵr University campus, and absolutely anyone and everyone from the local community is warmly invited.
Jeremy Simpkins interview
Adrian Warnock interviews Jeremy Simpkins, who heads up Newfrontiers North.
What is the gospel?
Matt Chandler makes a personal, passionate and urgent plea for gospel clarity. Watch it here.
Step Into The Light
A brilliant new album from Lou Fellingham...
A little book that has been a big influence for me of late is John Piper's The Dangerous Duty of Delight. At the centre of this concise apologetic for Piper's "Christian Hedonism" is a devastating quote from C.S. Lewis:
The Greatest Victory Ever
Guest Service
Sunday 11th July
10.30am
Catrin Finch Centre
"And you, who were dead in your trespasses ... God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him." -- Colossians 2:13-15 (ESV)
Worship challenge
Online video: How important is worship to you and the leaders of your church?
Do people think of you as a worshipper? Aren't there more important things for you and your church leaders to be doing? Isn't worship just a soppy inward looking thing?
GodStories
Sometimes our gospel is just too small. If we're not careful, we can take a story about Jesus rescuing creation, and reduce it into a story about me...
We can turn stories into statements, and poems into punchlines. We can miss the sweeping, triumphant, heartbreaking and glorious stories that make up the gospel of God.
But the biblical gospel, the real one, is a stunning mosaic of GodStories. It's about sins forgiven, shame removed, beauty restored and meaning reinstated. It's about God's kingdom, his mission, his temple and his victory.
Together at Borderlands
Family Bible Weekend
Borderlands Region
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th June
Cefn Lea, Nr Newtown, Mid Wales
Together at Borderlands 2010 is just one of several family Bible weekend events around the nation which are providing opportunities to share our values as a family of churches and welcome interested friends.
Our Magnificent Jesus
In April we began a sermon series themed on who Jesus is and what he has done. Come along and hear why your Jesus is too small!
What is it that makes Jesus so special and why are we devoting a whole sermon series to him? To us it's simple: Jesus is magnificent, supreme, glorious, and precious; we want to know him better; and we want you to know him too!
Baptism Service
Steve King's Baptism
Sunday 23rd May
6pm (tea at 5pm)
Chester Street Baptist Church
Come and celebrate with us as we baptise Steve King on his profession of faith in Jesus. The service will start at 6pm, should end before 8pm, and will be preceded by a light tea at 5pm.
Why do we baptise people? If you have not been baptised and would like to know more, please come along to see what is involved. You can also read some background information here.
We're grateful to Chester Street Baptist Church for the use of their facilities. For directions...
Jesus, my only hope
A brilliant song by Mark Altrogge that we'll introduce at Gateway in the coming weeks.
I first heard this song on the Newfrontiers "Praise Is Rising" album, but it's also on "Music For The Cross Centered Life" from Sovereign Grace Music. It's not particularly new, but we sang it at the May 2010 Prayer & Fasting conference a couple of weeks ago. I don't think we've sung it at Gateway before...
With nothing in my hands
I only bring thanksgiving
For Jesus, God, and Man
I cast myself on mercy
I cast myself on love
I trust Your gracious promise
To wash me with Your blood
I will not fear Your judgment
Death By Love
Guest Service
Easter Sunday (4th April)
10.30am
Catrin Finch Centre
What is Easter all about? Can there be more to it than chicks, bunnies and chocolate? And why are Christians so obsessed with the death and resurrection of Jesus? What could the cross and empty tomb possibly have to do with me? Find out more at our Easter Sunday celebration, where a warm welcome, answers and possibly even some chocolate awaits you!
Jesus said: "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." -- John 15:13 (ESV)
Evangelism Training
An evening with Bill Blow
Wednesday 10th March
7.30pm
Chester Street Baptist Church
Bill serves Hope Church, Worcester as an Evangelist but also travels to serve other churches. His ministry is often accompanied by healings and a demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit. Bill works part time for the church and part time in sales and marketing. In his leisure time, he enjoys motorcycling and is currently trying to get the hang of golf. Bill is married to Rachel and they have three children.
Valentine's Day
Guest Service
Sunday 14th February
10.30am
Catrin Finch Centre
Glyndwr University
Valentine's day reminds us of Romeo and Juliet, When Harry Met Sally, King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, Healthcliff and Cathy, Darcy and Elizabeth. But what's the Bible's take on The Greatest Love Story EVER? Come along and find out!
Baby Naomi Belton
Dedication Service
Sunday 7th February
10.30am
Catrin Finch Centre
Glyndwr University
What's a "Dedication Service" all about? Here's an extract from Mark's Gospel that shows us how Jesus thinks of children...
Sunday 10th January
Due to the snow, our main worship service on 10th January will now be held at 3pm in Chester Street Baptist Church...
We're told that Glyndŵr University will remain closed until Tuesday 12th January, so we've had to postpone our new year launch at the Catrin Finch Centre until Sunday 17th January.
Obviously we're a little disappointed, but we're also very grateful to our friends at Chester Street and give thanks to God for their help at such short notice.
Please make every effort to join with us to worship the God who is to be praised in all times, seasons and places! And just in case you need it, here's a map to help you find your way...
Galatians
We started a new preaching series in January. Here's what John Piper says about Paul's most direct and controversial letter...
Galatians is alive. I mean that in Galatians Paul is at his most vigorous. The sheer emotional force of the book has captured me again and again over the years. You can't read the first ten verses without feeling that something utterly important is at stake.
We've moved!
Gateway Church has an exciting new venue ...
We are still at Glyndwr University, but will be moving to the Catrin Finch Centre, a new £3m state-of-the-art conference and performance centre which opened its doors in March 2009. Come along and check it out!
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