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.

2 Timothy 2:22 Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those believers who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Download Invite Cards Connect with us on Socials Email the Youth Team WEDNESDAYS DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM SERVICE STARTS 7 PM PICK UP 8-8:30 PM Our heart is to partner with you as your student becomes a devoted follower of Jesus. Parents play a vital role in shaping their student’s journey, and we want to walk alongside you in that process. At 2:22 Youth, we believe students grow best when the church and parents work together. Next Wednesdays OCTOBER 28 NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 18 Add Youth to Calendar Find Us 2:22 YTH 3325 Junction Hwy Ingram, TX 78025 Get Directions CONTACT US IT'S OUR DESIRE TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENTS IN YOUTH. YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM FOR ANY AND ALL INQUIRIES BY EMAILING US AT: youth@mygatewaykerr.com

Looking for a church in Ingram? Join us Sundays at Gateway 9:30 am and 11:15 am. We Champion Every Person to Share Jesus Everywhere. 31 Days in the Word October 5 – November 4, 2026 VIEW THE READING PLAN PLAN A VISIT LISTEN TO RECENT MESSAGES Your Next Step Starts Here Whether you're new to Gateway, recently gave your life to Jesus, or you're ready to get more connected, we're here to help you take the next step. NEXT STEPS COME SEE US! What's Happening at Gateway REGISTER MORE EVENTS Defeating Isolation OCTOBER 20TH| PASTOR OSCAR DOMINGUEZ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch service or revisit a message that spoke to you WATCH MESSAGE SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CURRENT SERIES WATCH LIVE

There’s a Place for You Here Helping Friends Become Devoted Followers Of Jesus From big moments to small gatherings, there’s something for everyone. GFC Kerr Events are all about connection. We believe life is better together—and our calendar is full of chances for you to jump in, grow in your faith, and meet great people. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, youth nights, serve opportunities, or seasonal celebrations we've got something for you. Take a look at what's coming up and come join us! See Upcoming Events Want to Get More Involved? Events are a great place to start—but if you’re ready for deeper connection or looking to serve, we’d love to help you take your next step. Whether that’s joining a Small Group or becoming part of the Dream Team, there’s a place for you here. Explore Groups & Serving

Draven Rodriguez Creative Arts Director Sydney Rodriguez Worship Director Corey Green Small Group & Youth Ministry Director Amanda Green Teams & Connections Director Cleighton Cox Media Coordinator JP Rios Youth Assistant Brandy Blocker Ministry Operations & Care Director Tina Ortiz Shepherding Pastor Emilee English Adventure Kids Coordinator Santos Ortiz Shepherding Pastor Oscar Dominguez Lead Pastor Charlie Dominguez Associate & Kids Pastor For any inquiries please email gateway@mygatewaykerr.com

Plan A Visit What To Expect What Happens on a Sunday? Every Sunday, kids have a place created just for them. From our youngest kids to elementary, each environment is designed to help kids feel known, have fun, and discover who Jesus is. SUndays | 9:30 + 11:15 what we're learning memory verse text Verse name All stars All Stars exists to help children with special needs experience Adventure Kids in a way that works for them. helping create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can participate, learn about Jesus, and know they belong. what to expect When you arrive, our team will help you check in, find your child's room, and make sure you have everything you need. Your child will receive a secure check-in label, and our team will be there to answer any questions along the way. follow the adventure Follow along for what we're learning, upcoming events, Sunday recaps, and everything happening in Adventure Kids! Follow Along! What to expect at Adventure Kids At Adventure Kids, we are for your family! We provide an age-appropriate experience for children aged newborn through 5th grade. We can’t wait to have your kids join us as we Follow Jesus and Tell His Story. Adventure Kids experiences are on Sunday at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Our Mission We make Jesus Accessible to all through inclusion and involvement in Adventure Kids. We exist to partner with parents to help kids of ALL ABILITIES become devoted followers of Jesus! All Stars in Adventure Kids Every Face has a Name Every Name has a Story Every Story Matters to God Making Jesus Accessible to ALL Through Inclusivity. Passionately empowering each child by creating modifications based on each individual's needs. CONTACT US TO BE INFORMED OF ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ADVENTURE KIDS. YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM FOR ANY AND ALL INQUIRIES BY EMAILING US AT: kids@mygatewaykerr.com Stay Connected To learn more about the resources available and about the team helping to create a successful environment for your child, contact our Adventure Kids Director. kids@mygatewaykerr.com

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A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself For any mom who has ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all, popular podcaster Sarah Bragg offers brilliant clarity and respite in this friendly manual for becoming your most authentic self, instead of just surviving motherhood. < Back A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself For any mom who has ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all, popular podcaster Sarah Bragg offers brilliant clarity and respite in this friendly manual for becoming your most authentic self, instead of just surviving motherhood. Nothing will make you grow up faster than trying to raise a kid. This is what popular podcast host and mom Sarah Bragg explores so beautifully as she encourages and equips moms who are discovering all the ways they still need to grow. It's easy to lose our sense of self in the all-consuming process of raising our children, but Sarah reminds us that the best gift we can bring to our kids is our true, authentic selves. Through vulnerable and relatable stories, no-nonsense wisdom, and a compassionate perspective for all the joys and challenges of motherhood, Sarah provides shame-free practical help to surviving right where you are in life, in relationships, in work, and in faith. This guidebook to health and sanity for the wilderness of parenting will help you: Give yourself permission and find the courage to show up as yourself Wrestle with how purpose, work, and calling fit together Notice and celebrate the good that's happening right around you Remember your worth is not in your kids or your role as a parent but in something far more lasting Find solidarity, understanding, and helpful encouragement to embrace all that motherhood is and remember who you truly are. Because you matter, and raising great kids starts with raising yourself well.

Intentional Parenting: Autopilot Is for Planes This is about you, not just your child. The book helps you discover first who you are and then takes that healthy person into a discovery of being more intentional, playful, consistent, merciful, and connected to your children. < Back Intentional Parenting This is about you, not just your child. Regardless of age, parenting requires a certain amount of uncertainty. But you can be certain that your children look to you to help them discover who they are. And you can only offer that to the degree that YOU know who you are. Over the years, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan have helped countless families through their ministry known as Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. Due to the unique setup of Daystar, each is frequently counseling not only the child but the parent as well. Having both perspectives provides an opportunity to speak into some of the most common struggles that parents face in today's fast-paced society. Intentional Parenting is built around 12 chapters that each dispel some of the most common parenting myths and reminds all parents of truths that can empower them to be not only the parents that their children need but that God has called them to be. The book helps you discover first who you are and then takes that healthy person into a discovery of being more intentional, playful, consistent, merciful, and connected to your children. Understanding your child. Understanding you.

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

Kingdom Builders is how we go beyond our regular giving to make a difference locally, nationally, and globally through Gateway Church. KINGDOM BUILDERS Kingdom Builders is our way of bringing the Good News of the gospel to all nations through a faithful community passionate about generosity. The Bible shows us that Jesus gave all He had to reach the lost—and that there is no greater love than this. We want all nations and all people to be reached with the gospel so that the Kingdom of God is built all around the world. In Our Community For Our Community Kingdom Builders invests in missionaries, ministries and organizations in our community and across the world who are doing strategic work with those who need it most. They are reaching the lost, serving the poor, changing the world and building the Kingdom of God. As Kingdom Builders, we believe that we are blessed to be a blessing and we give so that ALL may hear! GIVE TODAY Where does Kingdom Builders giving go? Global Missions Everyone, everywhere deserves to hear the Gospel. Kingdom Builders supports key mission projects by sending workers, resources, and pastoral development to nations around the world—ensuring all people have access to the Truth and salvation. Local Outreach and Church Planting Kingdom Builders focuses on planting churches in areas lacking a strong gospel presence. Partnering with local ministries that serve the poor, widows, orphans, and the hurting, we help more people develop a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father. Future Disciple Makers We invest in future leaders through training, equipping and supporting them for church planting and missions locally and abroad. Growing strong disciple-makers is one of the most strategic ways to advance the Kingdom of God worldwide. The Joy of Giving “A kingdom builder is an individual or family who prayerfully commits to give over and above the Lord’s tithe (10% of your income that supports the day-to-day operation of the church | Malachi 3:10) to grow the kingdom of God” Set up your KB Giving GIVE NOW

VELOCITY YOUTH ONE LIFE. ONE GOAL. DEVOTED TO JESUS. 2 TIMOTHY 2:22 Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those believers who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 YOU Belong Here WEDNESDAYS DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM SERVICE STARTS 7 PM PICK UP 8-8:30 PM HEY, PARENTS: AT VELOCITY YOUTH, WE BELIEVE IN PARTNERING WITH YOU TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BECOME DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS! WE KNOW THAT PARENTS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SHAPING THEIR STUDENT’S JOURNEY, AND WE WANT TO WALK ALONGSIDE YOU IN THAT PROCESS. WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO GET A FIRSTHAND LOOK AT WHAT VELOCITY YOUTH IS ALL ABOUT. Upcoming Events January 21,2026 Velocity January 28,2026 Velocity February 4,2026 Velocity February 11,2026 Velocity CONTACT US IT'S OUR DESIRE TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF ALL UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENTS IN VELOCITY YOUTH. YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM FOR ANY AND ALL INQUIRIES BY EMAILING US AT: youth@mygatewaykerr.com