Gateway Christian Church STL hosts Hearts For Reconciliation Banquet on March 19

Their 4th annual Hearts for Reconciliation Banquet will celebrate a city working together for racial unity in the city. (Photo taken from the official Facebook page of St. Louis Reconciliation Network)

Gateway Christian Church of St. Louis will be hosting St. Louis Reconciliation Network’s Hearts for Reconciliation Banquet on March 19, 2022. 

Hearts for Reconciliation Banquet

According to the official website of St. Louis Reconciliation Network, they are inviting everyone to join them as they celebrate unity in the city of St. Louis. 

It is also mentioned on the same website that this will be the fourth annual event for everyone in the city who cares about racial healing. The organization will share a meal while reflecting on the last year's accomplishments, casting a vision for the future, and honoring some amazing persons who have fought to promote racial peace to the St. Louis region.

As stated on the same website, the dress code is semi-formal, and the mood is festive. Everyone is encouraged to have fun and mingle with other attendees. 

Referring to the same website, it is also mentioned that Chris Beard, Lead Pastor of Peoples Church Cincinnati and author of "Remarkable: The Diversely United, Blood-Bought Church of Jesus Christ," will be the keynote speaker of the event. 

Those who are interested to join can now avail their tickets on the same website for $50. 

Gateway Christian Church of St. Louis 

According to the official Facebook page of Gateway Christian Church, they are a Bible-believing church with a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes families. they provide a modern church service with a current message centered on Christ and what He has done for His people. They are all about Christ, community, and serving others.

As a church family, it is also stated on the same website that they want to be a reflection of Jesus Christ's mercy and truth in their world. Being a disciple entails knowing Christ and making Christ known to others. It's about loving someone to Jesus so that they can love someone else to Jesus.

On their official website, it is stated that the aim of Gateway Christian Church is to love God and love others by living, growing, serving, and making disciples in the likeness of Christ.

The church believes that no matter what season of life they are in or what background they come from, the church's prayer is to assist individuals to take their next step to Live for Christ, Grow in Christ, Serve like Christ, and Make Christ Known.

According to the church, everyone must perform the following:

  • Living for Christ entails accepting Jesus and following His plan for their life.
  • Grow in Christ — Through community, everyone may improve their connection with God.
  • Serving like Christ entails reflecting God's love via purposeful actions of compassion.
  • Make Disciples of Christ – To assist people in taking the next step in their journey to follow Jesus.

It is also stated on their official website that Gateway Christian Church's leadership follows the Scripture, and therefore the heart of the Lord Jesus, in denouncing racism in all of its terrible manifestations. As followers of Christ, people must regard and treat all humans as God's magnificent creation, fashioned in His image, worthy of dignity, and deserving of their respect. Silence on this subject is harmful to individuals who need other people’s voices and support.

 

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