John Van Pay

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"Prepare for a new year by going over your life to eliminate the bad for the good, the good for the better, the better for the Best." - E. Stanley Jones

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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘆?

You are more joyful when you obey the commands of Jesus.

“If you keep My commandments…you will abide in My love…that your joy may be full.” John 15:10-11

Obeying His commands (including the Great Commission) = Joyful church

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I challenged young Bryce to yell, “Mashed Potatoes Rickie!” after his tee shot. He was too shy.

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Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Year

1. Abide daily with the Lord.

2. Spend less time on social media and more time reading books.

3. Be content and don’t compare with others.

4. Exercise 3-4 times a week.

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“A leader is a person who has the ability to get others to do what they don’t want to do, and like it.” President Harry Truman

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You don’t know humility until you and your 16 year old son get smoked four games in a row at Pickleball to four different couples in their 60’s.

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“When we find our feet on the Way, we must know that, while we have not arrived at the Goal, nevertheless this is it-the Way.” E. Stanley Jones

I found this autographed gem and bookmark in an old bookstore a few days ago for only $9.99.

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The end of discipleship is for the disciple to produce another disciple.

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Grateful for the time of fellowship with friend and beloved pastor Max. His kindness and coaching will be treasured always.

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Nothing like finishing a jungle trail named Dragoncito in the mountains of Oaxaca by landing a jump with all pieces intact. 😅

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Too easy to have near sighted vision. Grateful to be reminded that God’s Kingdom is bigger than where we live and be a part of what God is doing in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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“Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood is to a sick person.” D.L. Moody

Join us today! 9 | 10:45 | 12:30 | 5-7 (Church Picnic at our Pavilion) | 7:20 Cowboys game #WeAreGFC

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“Jesus calls us to his rest, and meekness is His method. The meek man cares not at all who is greater than he, for he has long ago decided that the esteem of the world is not worth the effort.” A.W. Tozer

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Roe vs Wade overturned! Praise God! Let’s pray abortion becomes banned in every state and pray we as a church champion the sanctity of life by helping with solutions for struggling, pregnant women and orphans.

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Recording sermon bumper videos for our @gatewaysatx Romans series this fall!

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How it started.
How it’s going.

15 years ago, our family moved back home to San Antonio to start GFC! We sure do love you church family.

Let’s look forward with faith for what God will do in and through us in the next 15 years!

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In this new life…CHRIST IS ALL THAT MATTERS, and he lives in all of us.” Col 3:11

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The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid. Numbers 14:9

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If you want happiness for an hour-take a nap.

If you want happiness for a day-go fishing.

If you want happiness for a month-get married.

If you want happiness for a year-inherit a fortune.

If you want happiness for a lifetime-help others.

Chinese proverb

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“Humility is not so much a grace or virtue along with others; it is the root of all, because it alone takes the right attitude before God, and allows Him as God to do all.” Andrew Murray