New to Gateway? Come out to the lobby from 11am to 11:15am on Sunday, March 4th to meet the staff of South campus and find out more about Gateway and South campus. We often talk about "next steps" at Gateway and this is a great next step from simply attending on Sunday. You'll have a chance to ask questions and find out more on how you can meet other Gatewayers and get connected around here! Mark your calendars now and don't miss it! If you'd like to attend or have questions, we'd love to hear from you! Email SouthCampus@GatewayChurch.com.

Join us this Wednesday, February 15th @ 7pm for a deeper worship experience through music, storytelling, communion, and prayer followed by a food hang with a BestWurst in the courtyard. (Best Wurst $5) Childcare provided through age 5.

We are excited to be a part of helping Covington Middle School by providing fleece and/or making blankets for children in our district in need. We are taking donations at South Campus of fleece material beginning this Sunday, February 19th through next Sunday, February 26th. We ask that childrens fleece material donations be cut in 1 1/2 yards each. If you would like to volunteer with the team that will be making the blankets, we will be doing that on February 29th from 3:30-5:30pm. Email John_Short@GatewayChurch.com with any questions that you have!

GATEWAY MOVIE LOVERS
The goal of this group is to build community through the mutual love of cinema. Every first and third Thursday of the month we’ll watch a new movie and discuss its spiritual or Christian themes. Movies may include Hollywood fare, Independent films, or Classic Cinema. Theater locations will vary. Discussions will be held at nearby restaurants after the screening. This group is ideal for those in the Discover & Develop seasons of faith. Leaders: Scott Rice & Reed Critendon. Contact: scottricefilms@gmail.com

SINGLES & RELATIONSHIPS
Becoming the person you are looking for is looking for. Tuesday nights in Barton Hills. Contact: joe@joeleake.com.

YOUNG COUPLES
Want to grow in your relationship with God and with your spouse? Tuesdays in Brentwood area. Contact: Jo and Randal Kretzler at txjojo@gmail.com.

COLLEGE WOMEN'S GROUP
Join other college-aged women on Thursdays at 7pm. For more info, contact Cynthia & Gabriela at cyndy2030@gmail.com.

COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT MEN'S GROUP
Join other young adult men on Fridays at 7:45am. For more info, contact Ben_Sledge@gatewaychurch.com.

FUSE SOUTH (MIXED 20s & 30s)
This group meets on Wednesdays at 7pm near downtown Austin. For more info, contact Steve Prescott at atlsdprescott@yahoo.com.

EAST AUSTIN MIXED GROUP
This group meets up every other Wednesday night at 7pm. To find out when and where, contact John.Short@GatewayChurch.com.

WOMEN'S DAY STUDY
For women of all ages, this group meets every Thursday from 11:30am-1pm in South Austin. The study is through the book of James with Beth Moore videos. For more info, contact Patricia Keith at patricia@keithresearch.com.

For a full list of groups, go to http://south.gatewaychurch.com/smallgroups.

There’s a quote that says, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”  Those thoughts influence what we think about everything else and how we experience life. Answering the big who and why and if questions about God and his existence is one of the strongest drives we have as humans. Clues are all around us in nature, in people, in our relationships and our own emotions. Join us as we open our eyes and use our minds to uncover the clues that point to a God you would love to know.

Join us February 12, 19, 26 & March 4 at South Campus

Come join us for an awesome chance to connect with other singles from Gateway, hear relevant & inspiring talks, and have a chance to serve together as we help the Mission Possible camp get ready for the kids camp they will host the next week.

We'll be camping at Pole Cat Hollow Camp - 10505 Dessau Rd. Austin, TX 78754

Don't worry if you don't have a tent.  There will be plenty of people with extra space in their tent.

The cost is only $50 for all the food, camping, fun, etc.

To register, click here (space is limited) 

Singles retreat registration

With questions email southiesingles@gatewaychurch.com

Come out with other Gatewayers for a dog-friendly hike.

Email gina1tree@gmail.com for more details or any questions you have!

Just attending the Recovery Road series doesn't make changes. FPU is an opportunity to put the principles into action. More than 1.5 million families have attended Financial Peace Universitywith amazing results. On average, these families paid off $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 in just the first 90 days!At the beginning of February Gateway will be hosting the 14 week (13 classes with spring break in the middle) FPU groups all across the Austin area. To learn more about the course and see what classes are currently available and to register go to GatewayChurch.com/FPU. More classes will become available as we confirm hosts and locations.

Daytime Women's Beth Moore Study on the book of James.  Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Rollingwood (downtown, just south of the river). Great for working women who can show up on their lunch break or stay at home moms.   This Beth Moore study allows you the option of either doing all the homework, just showing up to watch the video or 3 different options between those two routes.  WIth questions or to RSVP email patricia@keithresearch.com

The Story is a book of selections from the Bible, arranged chronologically, that reads like a novel. During this unique 31-week experience, every member of the family reads their own version of The Story....even for kids of all ages. Come discover together with us at South campus how our story is found in God’s story!
Text 512-779-4217 (Corey Schwarz) "The Story" with your name and email address and you here from him soon about getting started! We will begin towards the end of January. Don't miss this great opportunity for Marrieds, Singles, and Family's of all ages.

We have several Crowded House events coming up!

A Crowded House event involves connecting more intentionally with others in your part of Austin. We share a meal, spend time in worship, discuss meaningful passages from the Scriptures, and share options for small groups and service projects.

Click on any of the links below for some of the options coming up:

• Fuse 20's&30's, singles&marrieds - Sunday, January 29th at 6pm at the Gateway Central Winter Series (4425 Red River Street)
• Central Families & Couples - Sunday, January 29th from 4-6pm at the Tucker's House
• Manchaca & Circle C (Buda & Kyle) - Sunday, January 29th from 6-8pm at the Quadris' house
• Downtown Singles & Young Professionals - Sunday, January 29th at 6pm at Gateway Central Winter Series (4425 Red River Street)
• Rollingwood Families & Couples & Singles - Wednesday, February 1st from 6:30-8:30pm at Diehl's house

New to Gateway? Come out to the lobby from 11am to 11:15am on Sunday, January 29th to meet the staff of South campus and find out more about Gateway and South campus. We often talk about "next steps" at Gateway and this is a great next step from simply attending on Sunday. You'll have a chance to ask questions and find out more on how you can meet other Gatewayers and get connected around here! Mark your calendars now and don't miss it! If you'd like to attend or have questions, we'd love to hear from you! Email SouthCampus@GatewayChurch.com.

Come out with other ladies from South and Central Austin for a chance to meet other ladies, hear an inspirational talk from Sherilyn Villareal "The Ups & Downs of the Highs & Lows" and enjoy a yummy breakfast together at a great downtown location! For more info, email Sandra.Salas@hotmail.com.

Careanos will be the food truck this month!

We have several Crowded House events coming in January!

A Crowded House event involves connecting more intentionally with others in your part of Austin. We share a meal, spend time in worship, discuss meaningful passages from the Scriptures, and share options for small groups and service projects.

Click on any of the links below for some of the options coming up:

• Fuse 20's&30's, singles&marrieds - Sunday, January 8th at 6pm at Steve Prescott's clubhouse
• Central Families & Couples - Sunday, January 8th from 4-6pm at the Tucker's House
• Manchaca & Circle C (Buda & Kyle) - Sunday, January 8th from 6-8pm at the Quadris' house
• Downtown Singles & Young Professionals - Sunday, January 8th from 6-8pm at Karin Harper's house
• Rollingwood Families & Couples & Singles - Wednesday, January 4th from 6:30-8:30pm at Diehl's house

This holiday season South campus has partnered with Austin's Children's Shelter to help give a merrier Christmas to the vulnerable children and youth in their care. We will be sponsoring "Cottages F and G" for boys and girls ages 8-18 in emergency care. The list of items requested are below. Please bring all gifts to South campus this Sunday morning December 18th. OR, you can drop off your gift at our McNeil campus office during business hours and make sure you label it as "South Campus". Thank you! If you have questions, email SouthCampus@GatewayChurch.com.

Cottage F
Emergency Shelter Cottage for Boys
Ages 8-18
• Non-perishable Food Items; healthy breakfast
cereals, granola/protein bars, individual sizes of
baked snacks, 100 % fruit juices & fruit cups
• Boy’s & men’s boxers (S, M, L, XL)
• Socks ~ white ankle (low cut)
• Boy’s & men’s sweatshirts & hoodies
(M. L. XL, XXL)
• Teen personal care products
o deodorant
o shampoo & body wash
• Digital clock radios
• MP-3 Personal music players
• DVD’s PG (action & adventure)
• Video Games ~ Play Station 2
• Boom boxes
• Board games, Legos & puzzles (8 and over)
• Batteries (all sizes)
• Gift cards; Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Academy
Sports, Old Navy

Cottage G
Emergency Shelter Cottage for Girls
Ages 8-18
• Reusable water bottles ~ BPA free
• Digital clock radios
• African American hair care products (olive oil)
• Teen personal care products
o Body wash & deodorant
o Make up kids & nail polish sets
o Hair straighter
• Fun bath robes (S – XL)
• MP-3 Personal music players
• DVD’s PG (comedy, family, musicals)
• Video Games ~ Wii games
• Craft Supplies for teens
o “how to” books
o cross stitch kits
o sticker sets & books
• Red kick balls & Frisbees
• NY Times Bestselling books for teens
o Book lights
• Razor scooters & helmets for girls/teens
• Batteries (all sizes)
• GiftCards: Borders, Bath&Body Works, ULTA,Claires

Paige Scheumack is coordinating a Christmas party for the women and children at the Salvation Army’s Austin Shelter.

Please contact Paige at paige2700@yahoo.com or 512-228-6307 to let her know if you can join, what you can bring (or lend as the case may be). Set up is at 6:40 pm for those that can help decorate, etc.

Needs / Wants:

• 3 gifts per child (no more that $20 per gift)
• Santa Claus volunteer
• Santa Claus costume with bag for gifts
• borrowed Polaroid camera and film (to take photos of the kids with Santa!)
• goody bags or stockings with candy canes, etc.
• Christmas decorations...nothing over the top...it's a short party :)
• Games
• Christmas Crafts
• Volunteers to facilitate games and crafts

THANK YOU!

Share the heart of the season with carols and the Christmas story by candleight!

Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers! The South campus service will not have tickets but we do ask to bring non-perishable food items to support our local food pantry if you’re able.

Featuring these great local artists:

• Jimmy LaFave
• Miles Zuniga (lead singer of Fastball)
• Suzanna Choffel
• George Devore
• John Pointer
• Lainey Wright
• James Speer

Come early to find a seat! Childcare available for 4 and under.

What is epicenter?
Epicenter is an opportunity to increase our church’s impact – locally and globally –
by giving above and beyond your regular monthly giving.

Why epicenter?
We want to meet people with the love of Christ right where they are – your
neighbor struggling in a bad marriage, your co-worker battling addiction, your
brother questioning faith, as well as orphans in India and earthquake victims in
Haiti. We believe transformation happens in an authentic relationship with God
while in community with others. We have  built networks and created partnerships in order to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those here in Austin, as well as those around the world. The Epicenter initiative is an opportunity for you to help increase our impact.

How will my gift make a difference?
In addition to expanding our epicenters of impact through Networks here in South Austin, South Campus is taking on its own global epicenter impact. We have partnered with Living Waters International to bring a clean water drinking well to the country of Haiti. The January 2010 earthquake damaged many water wells and people all over the country suffer from diseases brought on through impure drinking water. Tracy McGinty and Bruce Gilson along with 12 other Southies will be going to Haiti in February to establish a water well in the Cap Haitian area.This is an opportunity to bring clean water to a community that is in desperate need. What is the goal? The total project cost nearly $30,000 and we believe that together South Campus can build this well.  Funds raised through Epicenter this year will also continue to help us expand Networks in South Austin.

What is the goal?
The total project cost nearly $30,000 and we believe that together South Campus can build this well. Funds raised through Epicenter this year will also continue to help us expand Networks in South Austin.

How do I give?
First, we ask that you pray and ask God how He would have you be involved in this Epicenter initiative

• If you choose to then give by check, please write “Epicenter South” on the memo line.
• If you choose to give online, click the “contribute” button in the very top right corner of www.GatewayChurch.com then (after you login to F1) choose Epicenter South in the dropdown box next to “fund”
• If you want to give cash in the offering bucket, we ask you to use a giving envelope available in the lobby and write “Epicenter South” on the outside of the envelope.

History creates caricature legends. When we look past the veneer of the story – the story that makes people “go down in history”– we see that most “heroes” are no different than you or me. They had no superpowers, but they did have character that enabled them to make profound choices in challenging moments. We’re getting to know some unlikely heroes of ancient times that will inspire us to become the heroes of our generation. Join us at South campus on Sunday mornings at 9:45am or 11:30am.