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Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood. < Back Risen Motherhood Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood.

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind < Back The Whole-Brain Child NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.” -Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight , and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain - and make accessible - the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth. Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.

Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? < Back Disciple-Making Parent "Compelling and faithful to the gospel" -- Dr. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. " A fantastic parenting book. Unique in a crowded genre." -- Tim Challies, Author and Blogger, Challies.com. Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey. In the Disciple-Making Parent you will learn: The North Star to Guide Your Parenting The Process Second-Generation Christians Go Through The Reasons Young People Walk Away from the Faith Nine Powerful Influences Found in Wise Families How Your Example Can Commend the Gospel What Your Children are Watching at Home How to Explain Hypocrisy to Them Why the Heart is the Most Important Part of Them (and How to Stay Connected How Discipline Prepares Them for the Gospel How To Clearly Explain the Gospel to Little Children How to Nourish Them with the Word of God Different Ways to Have Family Devotions (and When to Stop) How to Cast a Vision of the World How to Pray for Your Children (and for Yourself) The Doubts Your Children Will Experience and What You Can Do How to Deal with the Electronics and Media Tsunami And Much More So comprehensive that I could remove all the parenting books I have and place only The Disciple-Making Parent on the shelf! -- Jackie Kendall , President, Power to Grow, Author, Lady in Waiting "Chock full of biblical wisdom - you'll find yourself underlining line after line, page after page. -- Marty Machowski, Author, Long Story Short and The Gospel Story Bible .

Don't Miss It: Parent Every Week Like It Counts You know what your kid is going through is just a phase, but what does that really mean? < Back Don't Miss It You know what your kid is going through is just a phase, but what does that really mean? Don't Miss It (by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy) reminds parents that phases are not just periods of time to be survived, but opportunities to be maximized. It gives parents a simple strategy for parenting every week like it counts. It can help them reprioritize their time with their kids; it may even change how they see their kids and themselves. (And because parents are busy, it's designed to take an hour or less to read.) It's just a phase. So don't miss it. To read more about the Phase Project, visit JustAPhase.com . For more resources like this, visit OrangeBooks.com .

PARENT RESOURCES Parenting Books, Podcast, Music, and more. Freedom at a Price/There IS Greatness in US Read to learn; read to understand; read to share knowledge. Whatever the reason you read, certainly these books will inspire you with a desire to read more. You may learn something new or see facts that you hadn't heard before. Re-reading stories about historical times may humble you to be grateful about the freedoms we enjoy today or raise your voice to protect the freedoms the people in these books paid a price for. These stories evoke a mantra I could shout from the top of a tall building, "There IS Greatness in US !" Click on the book cover for a Youtube.com read-aloud. Strong Enough to Last by David J. Boyd The Barna group recently released shocking statistics: Less than half of born-again teenagers (44 percent) say they are absolutely committed to the Christian faith. Only one in every three teens (33 percent) say they are likely to continue to participate in church life once they are living on their own. These alarming numbers bring all kinds of questions to mind: What can the church do to develop spiritually strong kids? How can Kids Ministry Leaders work with parents to keep kids in church? What tools will help us provide adequate spiritual training? With over thirty years of kids ministry experience, David Boyd is a reliable source for answers to questions like these. Based on eight major goals, he provides insight and information on how to help kids become believers who are strong enough to last the most difficult challenges of life. Disciple-making Parent by Chap Bettis "Compelling and faithful to the gospel" -- Dr. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. " A fantastic parenting book. Unique in a crowded genre." -- Tim Challies, Author and Blogger, Challies.com. Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey. Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood. Disciple-making Parent by Chap Bettis "Compelling and faithful to the gospel" -- Dr. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. " A fantastic parenting book. Unique in a crowded genre." -- Tim Challies, Author and Blogger, Challies.com. Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? The Disciple-Making Parent will give you confidence in your journey.

Dear Small Group Leaders, I hope you're doing well. First, I want to thank you for the faithful work you’ve been doing in leading and hosting small groups in your home. Your commitment to discipling others and creating space for spiritual growth has been a true gift to our church family. As we move into a new season, we’re excited to launch a weekly small group night at the church on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–8:00 PM, beginning October 7th. Dinner will be provided each week, and our hope is to create a welcoming, unified space for learning and fellowship. This shift is part of a larger effort to make it easier and simpler for people in our church family to get connected to small groups. By gathering under one roof—right here in the church building, a place where many already feel safe and known—we believe we can remove barriers and create a more accessible path to community and spiritual growth. After we gather together for dinner and connection, we’ll divide into small groups throughout the building. This format allows us to maintain the intimacy and depth of small group life while benefiting from the sense of unity and belonging that comes from meeting in a central location. The rhythm for these gatherings will be twice each month. We’ll follow this pattern through the fall, and then take the entire month of December off to allow space for rest and holiday rhythms. Importantly, our hope is that this season will serve as a catalyst for deeper relationships—laying the foundation for healthier small groups to be re-launched in homes in the future. By building connection and trust in a central, accessible space, we believe we can prepare the soil for strong, sustainable home-based groups down the road. To help make this possible, we’re asking you to consider pausing your home-based gatherings and instead help host and facilitate these Tuesday night small groups at the church. Thank you again for all you do. I’m looking forward to seeing how God continues to move through this next step in our journey together. With gratitude, Matthew Briseño Bible Study Facilitator Please fill out this short survey to let us know how you want to continue helping with Bible Studies (Small Groups). Your leadership will be a vital part of making this transition fruitful and impactful. Click Here ^ Here is what our church has communicated so far. Couples/Family is the top group of interest. Second is mens groups followed by womens group.

New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help today’s parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men. < Back Decoding Boys “If you’re raising a boy, you need this brilliant book. It is clear, wise, and eye-opening.” —Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of Untangled When boys enter puberty, they tend to get quiet—or at least quieter than before—and parents often misread their signals. Here’s how to navigate their retreat and steer them through this confusing passage, by the bestselling author of The Care and Keeping of You series and Guy Stuff : The Body Book for Boys. What is my son doing behind his constantly closed door? What’s with his curt responses, impulsiveness, newfound obsession with gaming, and . . . that funky smell? As pediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, and that causes confusion about their changing temperaments for boys and parents alike. Often, they also grow quieter as they grow taller, which leads to less parent-child communication. But, as Natterson warns in Decoding Boys , we respect their increasing “need” for privacy, monosyllabic conversations, and alone time at their peril. Explaining how modern culture mixes badly with male adolescent biology, Natterson offers science, strategies, scripts, and tips for getting it right: • recognizing the first signs of puberty and talking to our sons about the wide range of “normal” through the whole developmental process • why teenagers make irrational decisions even though they look mature—and how to steer them toward better choices • managing video game and screen time, including discussing the unrealistic and dangerous nature of pornography • why boys need emotional and physical contact with parents—and how to give it in ways they’ll accept • how to prepare boys to resist both old and new social pressures—drugs, alcohol, vaping, and sexting • teaching consent and sensitivity in the #MeToo culture Decoding Boys is a powerful and validating lifeline, a book that will help today’s parents keep their sons safe, healthy, and resilient, as well as ensure they will become emotionally secure young men. Praise for Decoding Boys “Comforting . . . a common-sensical and gently humorous exploration of male puberty's many trials.” — Kirkus Reviews

REGISTER HERE PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION WHAT IS BAPTISM? For a believer in Christ, Water Baptism is a part of their salvation experience. Jesus said in Mark 16:16 that "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved,..." Simply put, Water Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change and transformation in your life. Take a moment to watch the video above for more information about Water Baptism. REGISTER FOR BAPTISM AT ANY OF OUR 6 Physical Locations REGISTER HERE PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION

Christmas at gfc Starting Dec. 4th Christmas is the time of year for joy, laughter, family, and fun. Let's celebrate the birth of the Newborn King Jesus together with family and friends. Throughout this series we will explore the names of Jesus first found in the gospel with a powerful and relevant message celebrating the beauty of the Gospel and the joy of the season. Christmas At GFC Schedule: December 4th, 11th & 18th - Regular Service Times Christmas Weekend - Special Family Services Listed Below December 25th - No Services, Merry Christmas! Service times and locations for all of our campuses below Christmas WEEKENd AT ALL LOCATIONS Every location will have special services for Christmas Weekend for the whole family! Childcare will be provided for ages 0-3, with Family Services for 4yrs and up! These services will share the Christmas story through music, communion, a message and a candle-lighting. Come enjoy various family-friendly activities at all of the GFC campuses, take a family Christmas photo and celebrate Jesus together this Christmas! northwest S.A. (loop 16o4 & Bandera rd.) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 9AM, 10:45AM & 12:30PM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 23RD @ 6PM DEC. 24TH @ 9A M, 10:45AM & 12:30PM CAMPUS INFO español (NW) (loop 16o4 & Bandera rd.) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 3PM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 23TH @ 8 PM CAMPUS INFO bandera, TX (151 Purple Sage rd.) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 9AM, 10:45AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 23RD @ 6PM DEC. 24TH @ 9A M, 10:45AM CAMPUS INFO Kerr County (3325 JUNCTION HWY.) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 9AM, 10:45AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 23RD @ 7PM DEC. 24TH @ 6PM CAMPUS INFO medina county (at Natalia JR high school) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 10AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 23RD @ 6PM CAMPUS INFO Far west s.a. (Casa blanca theater) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 9AM, 10:45AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND (12280 alamo ranch pkwy) DEC. 22ND @ 6PM CAMPUS INFO HIGHLANDS S.A. (603 Crosgrove St) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 9AM & 10:45AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 24TH @ 3PM, 5PM CAMPUS INFO gonzales, tx (thrive healthplex) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 24TH @ 5PM CAMPUS INFO westside s.a. (1103 merida st.) SERVICE TIMES (DEC. 4, 11 & 18) SUNDAY @ 10:30AM CHRISTMAS WEEKEND DEC. 23TH @ 5PM CAMPUS INFO

The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears—without causing a scene. < Back No-Drama Discipline NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. “A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading.”— Parents Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears—without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you’ll discover • strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy—and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart • facts on child brain development—and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages • the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child—no matter how extreme the behavior—while still setting clear and consistent limits • tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair • twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make—and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors’ suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child’s developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family. Praise for No-Drama Discipline “With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively.” — Publishers Weekly “Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go.” —Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., author of The Opposite of Worry

Only one in every three teens (33 percent) say they are likely to continue to participate in church life once they are living on their own. < Back Strong Enough To Last The Barna group recently released shocking statistics: Less than half of born-again teenagers (44 percent) say they are absolutely committed to the Christian faith. Only one in every three teens (33 percent) say they are likely to continue to participate in church life once they are living on their own. These alarming numbers bring all kinds of questions to mind: · What can the church do to develop spiritually strong kids? · How can Kids Ministry Leaders work with parents to keep kids in church? · What tools will help us provide adequate spiritual training? With over thirty years of kids ministry experience, David Boyd is a reliable source for answers to questions like these. Based on eight major goals, he provides insight and information on how to help kids become believers who are strong enough to last the most difficult challenges of life.

JOIN US FOR EASTER AT GATEWAY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH on APRIL 16 & 17 Easter at GFC! Jesus has risen and the same power that resurrected Him from the dead is still changing lives. This is what Easter is all about. It's celebrating Jesus bringing hope to the world. We are so excited to be celebrating Easter in person and online with 15 in-person services and two online opportunities. There is an experience for everyone. We are excited to celebrate with you through worship, prayer, studying God's Word, and taking communion together. There will also be various family-friendly events at each campus such as an Easter Egg Hunt or Easter Egg Maze, Inflatable Jump Houses, Food Trucks, Games, and more. northwest S.A. SERVICE TIMES SATURDAY : 3PM & 5PM (Easter Egg Events to follow Sat. Services) SUNDAY : 9AM, 10:45AM, & 12:30PM CAMPUS INFO español (NW) SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 3PM CAMPUS INFO bandera, TX SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 9AM , 10:45AM, 5PM CAMPUS INFO Highlands, S.A. SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 9AM, 10:4 5AM CAMPUS INFO Far West S.A. SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 10:00AM CAMPUS INFO Gonzales, TX SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 10:30AM CAMPUS INFO medina county SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 10:00AM CAMPUS INFO GFC ONLINE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 10:45 AM WATCH ONLINE Kerrville, tx SERVICE TIMES SATURDAY : 4PM SUNDAY : 9AM & 10:45AM CAMPUS INFO WESTSIDE SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY : 10:30 A M CAMPUS INFO