The Deaconess Committee assists in meeting the physical needs of the church body. This includes ministries of encouragement, comfort, worship support and practical needs. 

Committee members serve one to three-year terms but volunteers are also welcome to join their Support Team which provides more limited or even one-time help. Opportunities include design & decor, food prep, event staffing and more. 

Call the church office to find out how you can get involved! 

The "See A Need - Meet A Need" program is a simple attempt to help the people of Gateway meet the practical needs of our church and community. We believe that many times the reason God blesses us with an abundance is so that we can turn around and bless others. The Bible is clear, when you see someone in need, and you are in the position to meet that need, you do it. It's a straightforward, black and white issue! It's also a lot of fun!

There are two ways you can participate in the "See A Need - Meet A Need" program:

1. Tell us about the needs you see. 

When someone in your life needs something practical (an item like a coat, a bicycle, a working washing machine, or some help getting their lawn mowed or transport to a doctor's appointment) let us know about it in the church office and we will pass it on to the Gateway family. If someone has the ability to provide that help, you'll hear about it! (Note: we do not distribute information about items you want to get rid of--only people's needs.)

2. Subscribe to the email needs list. 

As needs arise we send out an updated needs list. The more people that sign up to receive the list, the more needs we will likely have the privilege of meeting. You can contact us about needs or subscribe to the email list by calling the church office (360) 835-2153 or by sending us an email.