Gateway Community Church

Canora, Saskatchewan

GCC 2026 Theme: …immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…– (Ephesians 2:20)

We have been blessed with a vertical lift (elevator) to provide access to the building on all levels.

UPCOMING EVENTS: (See further below for regular weekly events)

November 8 ~ is Peace Sunday. Pastor Greg’s sermon is entitled, “Like Jesus”.

November 15 ~ Michael and Grace Pasloski will be with us. Michael visits inmates in Manitoba – some of whom have not had a personal visitor come to see them in years! He seeks to bring the love and presence of God into that dark place. His mission verse is Hebrews 13:3, “…remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison.” He always gives us something to think about! We will also share a potluck lunch after the worship service.

November 29 ~ is the first Sunday of Advent! Join us for this season of reflection and celebration.

November 29 @ 2:00 PM ~ Come and watch the movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” ~ Everyone is invited to come and bring a friend or 2 to watch this enjoyable Christmas movie at our church. (There is a lift – elevator – if stairs are a difficulty.) This is hosted by our Teacup Ministries.

December 13 ~ is our Gateway Community Church Christmas Celebration Sunday! We will enjoy a special time of worship and a Christmas meal – an organized potluck.

RECENT EVENTS:

October 18 and 25 ~ Steve Schmidt was out guest speaker. He spoke on 2nd John – “Truth and Love”; and then on “Jonah and the Plant that Saves.” It was great having Steve speak from God’s Word.

October 8 ~ We had a worship service at Gateway Lodge Special Care Home in Canora at 2:00 PM.

October 4 ~ was our GCC Thanksgiving Celebration Sunday! We shared a meal — but not a big one, since our basement is still undergoing renovations. None-the-less, we enjoyed our time together and gave thanks to God for His goodness. Pastor Greg spoke on Psalm 37. (We were also thankful the following Sunday – Thanksgiving Weekend – but we find that many of our people are away celebrating with extended family and we want to bless them in this activity as well.)

September 27 ~ Cecil Machnee spoke on Psalm 77.

September 13 ~ Worship services move back to 11:00 AM, our regular worship time, until next summer.

September 13 ~ was our Kickoff Sunday! Pastor Greg spoke on Psalm 37. Our meeting time reverted to regular schedule, 11:00 AM, and our programs for the Fall began — although Sunday School for children 5 through Grade 6 is delayed due to renovations in our church basement following flood damage at the start of summer. Small Groups are starting in September; Teacup Ministries (our Women’s Ministry) has begun; “Engage”, a discussion time at 10:00 AM each Sunday morning resumed. And we are ready to have “Dive In” when we know young people (grades 6+) will be joining us – this is at 10:00 as well — just give us a “heads up”.

August 9 ~ Cherie & Ferral LaDelle, whom we support in their ministry in North End, Winnipeg, shared with us and Ferral spoke on Psalm 91.

August 2 ~ Pastor Greg spoke on Psalm 122 and we shared the Lord’s Supper, as we do every month.

July 26 ~ was CAMP SUNDAY at Ketchen Lake Bible Camp as we worshipped together with participating churches. Aaron Nagy spoke on Psalm 27. We enjoyed a potlluck lunch following the worship service.

July 19 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Phil Gunther, our Saskatchewan MB Conference Director of Ministry, was our guest speaker.

July 12 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Cecil Machnee preached on Psalm 24

July 5 ~ 10:00 AM ~ Worship services move to 10:00 AM for the summer (July, August and September 6th.) Pastor Greg preached on Psalm 46, “Help!”

July 1 ~ A Canada Day celebration was held at Ketchen Lake Bible Camp. (13 km west of Preeceville, SK on Highway #49 — turn North at Ketchen 4 km — and you’re there!) 12:00-5:00 PM – a day of fun and games for all! Lunch was provided and a freewill offering taken for the ministry of KLBC. Treats , iced coffees and smoothies were available from the Canteen. Check out the summer camp options online at ketchenlakebiblecamp.org or on Facebook at “Ketchen Lake Bible Camp”.

June 28 ~ Aaron Nagy brought us a message from Psalm 42.

June 21 ~ Father’s Day Outdoor Worship Service and Potluck Picnic was at the Gogol Family Farm. Worship was followed by a potluck lunch (there was no service at the church building this Sunday). Pastor Greg preached on Psalm 8.

About Us

We come together to worship the Lord Jesus Christ and to share our lives together as we follow Him.

Our weekly worship services are key gathering times for our community of believers. We meet at 11:00 AM at 332 Canora Ave. (3 blocks east of Highway #9). We meet both in person and also via Zoom (contact us for a link). Our services are not recorded for later viewing. We have children’s Sunday School for children ages 5 to Grade 6 during the sermon time on Sunday mornings.

Sunday Mornings:

11:00 AM Sundays is Worship ~ in person or via “Zoom”. (You can get a link by contacting the church.) Our time together includes Scripture, singing, prayer and a message from God’s Word.

10:00 AM Sundays is “Engage” ~ a time for questions and discussion before the worship service. Everyone is welcome.

10:00 AM Sundays is also “Dive In” ~ a time for youth (grades 6 and up) to gather and “dive into” God’s Word. They meet downstairs before the worship service.

At 11:30 it is time for Children’s Sunday School ~ an age-appropriate time for children (ages 5 through grade 6) to learn about Jesus and have some fun together.

During the week:

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 PM Men’s Coffee at Wong’s Cafe (or Subway if Wong’s is closed) or you can join on Zoom (contact us for a link).

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 PM GCC Prayer Time on Zoom (contact us for a link).

(Youth Group – Our Youth Group is on a break for now. We will let you know when it’s up and running again. We do have “Dive In” available on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.)

SMALL GROUPS ~ At present, we have three groups meeting.

Teacup Ministries (Women’s Bible Study and other activities) – meet every other Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the church. (Contact us to confirm times.) They are involved in other service activities as well – including showing the movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” on Sunday afternoon, November 29th at 2:00 at our church – anyone and everyone is welcome!

Men’s Group ~ meets weekly for a study, working their way through the Gospel of John. Times and locations are variable – contact the church for meeting time and location.

Scripture and Scribbles ~ is a weekly time for art and the Bible. Meeting times can vary. Contact the church for times and locations.

SUMMER CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

Ketchen Lake Bible Camp – we are strong supporters of KLBC and invite children and youth to attend. There are camps throughout the summer – as well as a Family Camp. We would love to make it possible for everyone who wants to attend the Camp. Check out the Camp for yourself at their website https://www.ketchenlakebiblecamp.org/

Our Beliefs

We believe that we are here for a reason — there is a higher power — God, who shapes the world and each of our lives. He has revealed Himself in His Son, Jesus Christ. We invite you to come and get to know Him with us.

We are a member congregation of the Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (www.skmb.ca) and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (www.mennonitebrethren.ca)

Are you interested in learning more about our congregation? We’re happy to share more about our journey with Jesus Christ. Come and meet us and grow with us (or for now, connect with us via “Zoom”).

To learn more about what we believe, you can take a look at our Confession of Faith. https://www.mennonitebrethren.ca/mb-confession-of-faith/

Greetings! I’m Pastor Greg Bright.

It is my honour to serve as pastor of this wonderful congregation in Canora. At times it can be a lot of fun!

We are a diverse congregation from a variety of backgrounds. We find our common ground in Jesus. We share a love for Him and a desire to know Him better. Together we seek to follow Him more closely in every part of our daily lives. I love our diversity! It mirrors, for me, the heart of our God who loves the whole world! Everyone is welcome and together we learn and grow as God speaks to us and through each of us by His Spirit.

My wife, Carolyn, and I are so thankful for our three children and their families. Two of our children are married and, in all, we have 5 grandchildren – all of them are a wonderful blessing! Carolyn and I are privileged to have served with Gateway Community Church for over 26 years and we continue to do so with joy.

Over the years Carolyn and I have worked at a few different second jobs. Carolyn is a substitute teacher and I am in my seventh year as a part-time Direct Support Professional working at the Canora Group Home supporting people with intellectual disabilities. It is an honour to serve God and others in this way too.

We see ourselves as partnering with God and His people while He does His work in us, among us, and through us in creative and wonderful ways. Moreover, we look forward with hope as we anticipate that the Lord will continue His work in the days, weeks, and years ahead.