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Be thou my vision
O Lord of my heart
Not be all else to me
Save that Thou art
Thou my best thought
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping
Thy presence my light

Riches I heed not
Nor man's empty praise
Thou my inheritance
Now and always
Thou and Thou only
Are first in my heart
High King of Heaven
My treasure thou art

Great God of Heaven
My victory won
May I reach Heaven's joy
O bright Heaven's Sun
Heart of my own heart
Whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all

Heart of my own heart
Whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all 

Our call to worship comes from Deuteronomy 31:1-8 & Philippians 4:4-9.

“The presence of the Lord is here among us; Protecting us, loving us, encouraging us. We come as a people of hope to witness God’s power; Fixing our eyes on what is true and right and Holy. May our hearts and minds dwell in the peace that only our Lord can provide.”

Amen.

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing

O praise Him, Alleluia

Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam

O praise Him, O praise Him

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in Heaven along

O praise Him, Alleluia

Thou rising moon in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice

O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness

O praise Him, Alleluia

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in one

O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in one

O praise Him, O praise Him
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

God and Father, great and holy
Fearing not, we come to Thee
Fearing not, though weak lowly
For Your love has set us free

And by the blue sky bending over
By the green earth's flowery home
Teach us Lord the angel chorus
You are Love and love alone!

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

Though the worlds in flame should perish
Sun and stars in ruin fall
Trust in Thee our hearts should cherish
Oh Lord be our all in all

With Your name the heavens praising
Angels hymn no sweeter tone
Than the songs our hearts are raising
You are Love and love alone

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

How perfectly
Our hearts are made for love
How perfectly
Our hearts are made for love
How perfectly
Our hearts are made for love

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are Love and love alone
You are

Oh oh, oh oh
Oh, You are
You are, You are

Please join me in reading our confession:

“Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son.”

Our Assurance comes from Psalm 103:11-12 .

“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

At this time, we would like to take a few moments to pass the peace of Christ. Please greet one another.

Elementary is dismissed. Foundations will remain in service today.

COAT DRIVE

Gateway is partnering with Urban Bicycle Food Ministry, a local nonprofit that offers radical hospitality to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Des Moines. Every week of the year—rain or shine, heat or cold—they deliver meals and essential supplies across the city.

This fall, we’re collecting new or gently used blankets, sleeping bags, coats, and other winter clothing. Please bring your donations to the church and place them in one of the two large storage tubs near the main entrance. We’ll ensure they reach those in need.

NURSERY

Our combined nursery/toddler room has been full in recent months! To better serve families—and make volunteering more sustainable—we’re creating two rooms: one for newborns and one for toddlers. But to make this possible, we need additional volunteers for both rooms. If you're interested in serving, please contact our Kids Coordinator, Jenna Hintz, at jenna@thegatewaychurch.com.

We are going to enter into a time of giving. If you would like to give at this time, there are a couple of ways available to you:

- Visit our website at thegatewaychurch.com to give online.

- Or you can grab an envelope and drop it in the black offering box at the back of the room.

Please join me in reading our generosity liturgy.

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Holy Father, there is nothing I have that You have not given me.

All I have and am belong to You, bought with the blood of Jesus.

To spend everything on myself, and to give without sacrifice,

is the way of the world that You cannot abide.

But generosity is the way of those who call Christ their Lord;

who love Him with free hearts and serve Him with renewed minds.

Who withstand the delusion of riches that chokes the word;

Whose hearts are in your kingdom and not in the systems of the world.

I am determined to increase in generosity until it can be said that there is no needy person among us.

I am determined to be trustworthy with such a little thing as money that You may trust me with true riches.

Above all, I am determined to be generous because You, Father, are generous.

It is the delight of Your daughters and sons to share Your traits, and to show what You are like to all the world.

Please stand with me for the reading of God’s word. Our passage comes from 1 John 4:18-19.

‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us.”

This is the word of the Lord
(All: Thanks be to God)
You may be seated

Communion is available in the baskets at the end of each row. Contains juice and wafer (gluten-free option available).

Just a closer walk with thee
Grant it Jesus is my plea
Daily walking close to thee
Let it be dear Lord let it be

I am weak but thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk let me walk close to thee

Through this world of toil and snares
If I falter Lord who cares
Who with me my burden shares
None but thee dear Lord none but thee

When my feeble life is o'er
Time for me will be no more
Guide me gently safely o'er
To thy kingdom shore to thy shore

Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made
I see the stars I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art

And when I think that God His son not sparing
Sent him to die I scarce can take it in
That on the cross my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin

Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art

Then Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation
And take me home what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim my God how great thou art

Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art

Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art
Then sings my soul my savior God to thee
How great thou art how great thou art

How great thou art how great Thou art

Hear this benediction from Hebrews 13:20-21.

"Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen"