Where Can I Serve?
Local Missions
Local missions our church is involved in varies. For example, on September 7, 2020, a devastating fire swept through our canyon destroying most of this area. Many homes as well as businesses were lost to the fire. Within days, our church’s fellowship hall became the areas first and only Fire Relief and Resource Center to help those in our community and surrounding communities by providing immediate assistance with items such as food, clothing, water, hygiene products, etc. We were able to do this for our church member’s and the community from generous donations we received from people like you. Volunteers, and those in need were very grateful and felt God’s love and blessings.
We are involved with and help the local Food Bank. Hours of operation: Tuesday’s from 8:00 to 10:00am, and Thursday’s from 6:00 to 8:00pm. They are located at 284 SW Cedar St., Mill City, OR 97360, and their phone number is: 503-897-4904.
During the Thanksgiving holiday, food boxes are prepared and given out to those who qualify so that families may enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones and/or friends.
If you would like to help support any of the above or below missions, or our church, please send a check made out to Gates Community Church of Christ. In the memo section, please note the mission you wish your donation to be directed to. You can mail your check to:
Gates Community Church of Christ
40070 Gates School Rd.
Gates, OR 97346
Thank you in advance for your consideration and generous donation.
Media & Technology
Using media to spread the gospel is a privilege of this church. In an age of widespread technology, we have a stewardship to use these tools as best as possible for the purpose of sharing God’s Word. All of our weekly sermons are uploaded to our website in video format. We also maintain an active Facebook account for additional church outreach and communication.
Prayer Warriors
Prayer cannot be overestimated. Prayer moves the hand of God. Our Church is a body of believer’s dependent upon prayer and committed to God’s sovereignty. Prayer Warriors team pray for their pastor, a list of church members, any special requests, and missionary prayer needs. Each Monday morning the Caring Hearts group meets at the church at 10:00am for a special time of prayer, as well as sharing praises.
Mission Outreach
Each month, our church supports various missions locally, and throughout the world:
January – Lifeline Christian Mission
Lifeline provides spiritual outreach and relief efforts for hungry, hurting, homeless people in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Lifeline currently oversees 19 Christian churches which have approximately 5,000 attendees.
February – Pakistan Christian Evangelical Service (PCES)
Dr. Saleem Massey, head of PCES, has been building and rebuilding churches, working on building a hospital in Kasur, and meeting the needs of the poor for over 30 years.
March – Wycliffe Bible Translation
Their focus and goal is for the Bible, God’s Word, to be translated in many languages so everyone has an opportunity to read, learn, and grow in the Christian faith. Currently, there are at least 2,000 languages around the world that are waiting for the Bible to be translated into the language in which they speak.
April – Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp
Wi-Ne-Ma provides a Christian camping experience for youth and adults through Christian education and fellowship in the surrounding beauty of God’s creation.
May – Koinonia Christian Camp
Koinonia Christian Camp is a camp organization founded on the authority of the Bible and shall function as an evangelism and ministry arm of the Christian Churches and Church of Christ.
June – C.Y. Kim – Christ Reaching Asia Missions Worldwide, Inc.
July – Turner Retirement Home
Turner Retirement Home is a Christian retirement community which allows retired believers to fellowship with others who are in the same season of life affordably.
August – Boise Bible College
Boise Bible College is dedicated to preparing students for full time ministry, preparing students to serve as church leaders, and providing students with spiritual enrichment.
September – Oregon Christian Convention Center
This convention conference center exists to promote the general welfare of the local church, to encourage the spread of the gospel of Christ in the world and to provide occasions of inspirations, learning experiences and fellowship on behalf of the church.
October – Oregon Christian Evangelistic Fellowship (OCEF)
OCEF provides support for ministers as they plant new, evangelistic churches in Oregon, as well as helpful advice for struggling smaller churches which may have been in existence for many years.
Christian Aid Ministries was founded in 1981 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Our main purpose is to glorify God and help enlarge His kingdom: “. . . whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Corinthians 10:31).
CAM strives to be a trustworthy and efficient channel for Amish, Mennonite, and other conservative Anabaptist groups and individuals to minister to physical and spiritual needs around the world. This is in response to the command, “. . . do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10).
“Our purpose in providing aid is to help and encourage God’s people and bring the Gospel to a lost and dying world.“
What We Do:
Provide basic needs (food, clothing, medicines, etc.); Fight material poverty; Supply Bible resources; Clean up and rebuild; Help crisis victims; Help Conscience Objectors; Present the Gospel; Support Church Plants; Assist Medical Clinics.
What We Believe:
1. We believe in one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Galatians 4:4-6; Ephesians 2:6, 13-18; I John 5:1-13)
2. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. (Luke 1:35; Matthew 1:20-25)
3. We believe that the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, effects the New Birth, gives guidance in life, empowers for service, and enables perseverance in faith and holiness. (John 16:7-11, 13)
December – Young Life and Local Needs