On Sunday we held our first-ever Covenant Membership meeting at The Gateway Church!
In Paul's letter to the church in Rome he says that in Christ’s body, “each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12v5). Covenant membership is about joining a family that is seeking to share Christ with the world and with each other. The Gateway Membership Covenant is a stated commitment that we are living in community together and seeking to embody the values and beliefs of our church in active expressions of love and service.
This was Jesus dream for His Church. This was the dream the apostle Paul had for Rome. And this was the dream that God placed on my heart almost four years ago to the day for Des Moines. I can't begin to describe how moving it was to watch as over 70 people prayed and committed together to love God, love one another and join God in the renewal of all things.
I will never forget this moment.
This is such an amazing group of people that God has brought together. I am excited to grow deeper and wider with my Gateway Family!
Posted by: Joejoeleamo | April 19, 2011 at 03:28 PM
That is incredible!
Posted by: Leo Crosby | April 19, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Extraordinary picture! We're proud to be members as well.
Posted by: Bob Stewart | April 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM
it's great to be a part of a family who loves you regardless of your past and your mistakes!
Posted by: Katrina | April 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM