STONEGATE FELLOWSHIP

2011 Informational Brochure
What Is
STONEGATE FELLOWSHIP
All About?
LIFE IN COMMUNITY
We believe you were not created to live and do life alone. Community is a place where people walk
together through the events of life. It is a place where everyday life can be celebrated, where setbacks are normal and failures are expected, and where changed lives are the common result.
LIFE OF GROWTH
We have discovered that spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident. It is intentional and you can
see the results. We are committed to helping you grow as a follower of Christ by providing steps for
you to take, one at a time.
LIFE OF INFLUENCE
We are convinced that the calling of every Christ follower is to live a life of influence. One that is lived
out to draw others to Christ. We are committed to helping you live that life each and every day.
We want you to get connected in a group!
ADU LTS AT STONEGATE
AT STONEGATE WE HAVE SEVERAL TYPES OF GROUPS. SOME GROUPS FOCUS ON PROVIDING AN ONGOING PLACE FOR COMMUNITY,
FOR BUILDING GODLY RELATIONSHIPS AND FOR LIVING OUT THE FACT THAT GOD HAS CALLED US TO SERVE ONE ANOTHER
We call these groups COM groups. They are a great place to
meet people and build friendships in a relaxed, smaller setting.
Another type of group at Stonegate, called Growth groups, is
designed to help you pursue intentional personal spiritual growth.
These groups are generally short-term classes that focus on
a specific area of growth in a Christ follower’s life. LifeWorks
groups are those groups that are based on specific life situations
or circumstances that the participants have in common.
As a community of Christ
followers, we strive to help
others find peace with God,
love for one another, purpose in living and joy in life.
HEALTH / FITNESS / SPORTS GROUPS
COM GROUPS
These are home based groups meeting twice a month for
each semester. With the variety of groups offered, comes
the ability to choose based on where you live, if you’re
married or single, how old your kids are, which curriculum
you’d like to study, which service based focus you’d like to
be a part of, and which day of the week is best for you to
meet. COM groups are a safe place to meet new people,
make friends, grow in faith and have fun.
GROWTH GROUPS
These curriculum based groups meet on a weekly basis each
semester on campus in a classroom setting. There is a wide
variety of studies offered, and the days of the week vary as
well. Childcare is available on campus during these classes.
LIFEWORKS GROUPS
These groups take specific life situations and help us apply
biblical principles to them. On campus classes and support groups meet weekly each semester for those impacted
by divorce, blended family relationships, marriage issues,
financial struggles, same sex attraction, substance abuse,
pornography, and support for the spouses of men struggling
with sexual issues. Childcare is provided by Stonegate’s
Solid Rock Childcare department.
It is our goal to promote a healthy lifestyle for members of
our community, so we offer ways for men and women to
keep their bodies fit and strong. We have an abundance of
weekly ladies-only fitness classes, both evening and daytime.
We offer men’s fitness classes as well as men’s and co-ed seasonal sports teams to join! The fees are very reasonable and
the instructors promote Christian fellowship in class!
STONEGATE BIKER’S CLUB (AKA STONEGATORS)
For those men and women with the motorcycle bug, the
Stonegate Bikers Club offers a great opportunity to be with
other people who share that same desire! We organize rides,
activities and opportunities to serve in our church and our
community!
STONEGATE MISSIONS (GO.BE)
Our purpose is to encourage and equip our members to
become effectively and personally involved in leading the
people of all nations into a growing relationship with Jesus
Christ. Missions is organized around the Acts 1:8 model; a
mandate to go out to all parts of the earth, even to those
with no opportunity to hear the Good News of Jesus
Christ. GO.BE the light of Christ in the world. You have
a role to play! Go live out this role in one of Stonegate’s
numerous mission opportunities!
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DEAF MINISTRY
We welcome the deaf and hearing-impaired, and offer
music and sermon interpretation during the 9am service on
Sundays in the main auditorium. “Everyone who calls on the
name of the Lord will be saved. How then, can they call on
the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe
in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they
hear without someone preaching to (interpreting for) them?”
Romans 10:13-14
Stonegate has a ministry for you!
STONEGATE WOMEN
A group for all women at Stonegate. Through events, retreats, Bible studies, and fun gatherings, you can
develop life-long friendships with other women. Powerful worship and teaching as well as guest speakers
and conferences are often included, which makes these events a place to invite friends from outside the
church. Mentoring programs and service opportunities are available that are designed to help women
grow in their walk with the Lord and their friendships with one another.
STONEGATE SINGLES
A group for any adult over age 25 who is divorced, widowed or never married. We do life together! Our
desire is to grow in our personal relationship with God. We study, we serve and we enjoy community
with each other!
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
A Stonegate COM group dedicated to the men and women 18-35 years old in our community seeking
to connect with others while growing in their personal walk with God. Join us for all our Bible Study,
fellowship and activity times!
PURSUIT (College and young professionals ages 18-25)
No matter who
you are, and
where you are in
life, Stonegate
has a place
for you to plug in
and grow!
Whether you’re in college or already working on your career, if you’re looking for a place to get plugged
in, come join us. We come together each week to worship and study. You will be stretched and challenged in your walk with the Lord and you’ll discover how God’s Word applies to your life today. We
all believe that we have a responsibility to show the love of Christ in our world everyday.
We are in Pursuit of 1) God’s will and purpose for our lives. 2)
Our career and goals. 3) Happiness in life!
STONEGATE YOUTH (SGY)
(7th-12th grades) - Stonegate Youth will help you build relationships with other students and adults. We help you learn to study
the Bible, break down what you believe, understand why you
believe it and share your faith with others! We pace with you as
you seek to live out your faith courageously every day! We have
large worship gatherings, smaller teaching and interactive envoirnments and grade specific LifeGroups. sgy.stonegatefellowship.
com for more info.
STONEGATE KIDS
(Birth-6th grade) – We offer a totally different experience than
what most parents and children think of when they consider
“church”. We have developed an environment at church that is
fun, interactive, and relevant in the lives of kids. We are committed to showing kids that God is passionately in love with them,
that He wants a relationship with them, and that He has a plan for
their lives that is better than anything they can imagine. We teach
about God in a way that is easy to understand and promotes a life
that loves God and loves others. Check out our information desk
in the foyer of the children’s building or the website.
www.stonegatefellowship.com
NEXT STEPS
The Next Steps process is an exciting experience that
connects you to the life flow of Stonegate Fellowship,
equips you for intentional growth, and empowers you to
serve God with greater purpose and passion.
Our goal is that, through your participation in the Next
Steps process, you will experience a greater commitment
to the vision for our church as you deepen your walk
with Christ and actively serve in an area of ministry that
is consistent with your God-given design.
Please join us for our Next Steps series of classes offered
on Sundays. Watch the bulletin, SGN or check our
website for times.
BAPTISM
We believe that baptism is an outward expression of a
person’s inward commitment to become a follower of
Christ. At Stonegate, we are confident that baptism by
immersion or “dunking” best represents and accomplishes the meaning of baptism as show in Romans 6:3-5.
Children ages 7 and up who have made a public profession of faith in Christ are also welcome to be baptized.
Everyone must first attend an age appropriate baptism
class before their baptism during our Elements Service.
Please see our website for registration information.
FOUR SERVICES
9.00am
11:00am
5:00pm
7:00pm
WORSHIP
Our worship, as Christ-Followers , is to offer
every part of our lives to God. When we gather
Stonegate is a place where people from the
Permian Basin can learn about and experience a life-transforming relationship with Jesus
Christ. As a community of Christ followers, we
strive to help others find peace with God, love
for one another, purpose in living and joy in life.
together, our times of worship are really times
of celebration of the life of worship we lead
every day. At Stonegate Fellowship, we celebrate together every weekend with great music,
authentic praise and enhanced audio, video and
lighting. Please plan to join us this weekend
in one of our four identical services. As you
worship at one service, plan to serve within the
church at the other.
M OR E IN F OR M A T ION ON OU R W E BS I TE
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