Insights from Gateway Church Service

Oct 27, 2024

Lecture Notes: Gateway Church Service

Introduction

  • Welcome Message: Introduction to Gateway Church service.
  • Encouragement to greet one another and be friendly.
  • Service includes uninterrupted worship and a sermon by Pastor Levi Lusko.

Worship

  • Emphasis on Jesus being the center of worship.
  • Recognition of Jesus' sacrifice and worthiness.
  • Call to lift hands and invite God’s presence.
  • Songs included praise for God’s sovereignty, faithfulness, and glory.

Key Sermon: My Trauma Is Not My Template

Introduction

  • Delivered by Pastor Levi Lusko.
  • Main theme: My Trauma Is Not My Template.

Core Points

  1. Dysfunction and Trauma

    • Dysfunction can feel normal over time.
    • The Israelites paused rebuilding the temple due to trauma from past captivity.

  2. Choices Following Trauma

    • Defined by Wounds: Internalizing trauma as identity.
    • Run from Wounds: Avoidance due to fear of triggers.
    • Numb Wounds: Using materialism, consumption, or substances to avoid pain.
    • Pass Blame: Victim mentality, focusing on others' faults.
    • Perpetuate Wounds: Generational transmission of dysfunction.

  3. Healing from Trauma

    • Emphasis on allowing God to heal wounds.
    • God’s Truth as Template: Replacing trauma with God’s truth.
    • Jesus’ wounds as a source of healing—model for using personal wounds to help others.

Application

  • Encouragement to move towards God’s purpose despite past hurts.
  • Call to give trauma to Jesus, ensuring it’s not the template for one’s life.

Conclusion

  • Prayer invitation for those seeking to let God heal their trauma.
  • Invitation to those who have not trusted Christ to do so.
  • Offer of church support and prayer.

Announcements

  • Operation Christmas Child: Last weekend to pick up boxes.
  • Fall Festival: Community night with activities for families.
  • Voting Encouragement: Reminder to participate in early voting in Texas.
  • Connect Central: Opportunities for new visitors to meet and connect.

Final Thoughts

  • Encouragement to engage with church community and take part in activities.
  • Closing prayer emphasizing courage and openness to God’s work in individuals’ lives.

Worship and Altar Call

  • Worship team invites attendees to remain for prayer and support.
  • Call for those who accepted Christ to receive a Bible and prayer support.