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Visiting Trenholm Court

Visiting Trenholm Court

For the past couple of months, a group of young adults have gotten together and visited Trenholm Court, a local low-income residential community in Montgomery, AL. The young adults get together, hang out with the youth on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, play games, share candy, share prayer and a devotional about Jesus Christ. What a wonderful way to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Read what Gateway's young adult ministry leader has to say:

"We go to Trenholm Court with theyoung adults to play sports and have fun with the kids as we also reach out to their families. We pray with them when possible and try to meet some needs. We seek to point them to Jesus and encourage them to stay out of trouble. We motivate them to dream and have a vision for the future, therefore staying in school and developing their talents in sports and arts. We hope to be used by the Holy Spirit and share the love of Christ as we go."
- Bruno Resende

Houston Mission Trip

Houston Youth Mission Trip

Our youth just returned from a mission trip to Houston, TX where they ministered for a week. We have an amazing youth group. The leadership from the group that hosted our youth commented on the depth of our group; 1) how they all served wholeheartedly more than any other group this summer, and 2) were able to comprehend how God was using them and what God was doing through them more than any other group this summer. What an awesome God we serve! The ministry of our youth is going to continue in Montgomery, AL now that they have returned and their lives are forever changed. We wait with anticipation for what our awesome God is going to do through them! Read the testimonies from one of those that chaperoned and one of the youth below.

"The trip to Houston was one that I was very excited about but also dreading.  I could not imagine myself with teenagers for 10 days and no outlet to sanity.  God really showed me!!!  We have the GREATEST YOUTH GROUP EVER!! 

God really showed me how selfish we are and how unappreciative I can be.  I got to see amazing people who ran into unforeseen circumstances and ended up hopeless.  What little bit we accomplished last week seemed to help so many.  It really stirred a fire in my heart, as well as the kids, to see what could be done here.  We do not have to look outside our local area to see people in need.  The kids were amazing and when it was time to work they did.  There is no doubt in my mind that there are great opportunities beginning at Gateway."
- Missy Crews

"The week in Houston I saw God provide for our group. He gave us strength when we were weak, the words to say to people, and also guidance as to where to go. God also taught our group many things about Himself and about serving Him. I saw what it means to rely on Christ on this trip and I hope I will rely on Him at home as much as I did there. I am very thankful for the experiences I had on this trip and I hope to continue God's work here at home."
- Mark Schneider