Weekly Bible Verse

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."

--Matthew 1:23

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Living Gate Community Church will be holding a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at starting at 5:30 PM this coming Friday. All are invited to attend.

You can find us at 151 Taylor Street, Granby, MA.

Send your prayer requests to us at livinggatechurchma(at)hotmail(dot)com or call us at 888-4444.

Weekly Bible Verse

"Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." --Hebrews 12:14

Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale a Huge Success!

The Annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale held at Living Gate Community Church on November 27th was a huge success, drawing supporters from local communities and providing the church with much needed funds to assist with winter expenses and to renovate one of the Sunday school classrooms and turn it into a nursery for families with infants and toddlers.



In addition to handmade crafts, baked goods, and hundreds of tag sale items, there were over 30 gift baskets of various sizes and prices available for purchase. Several donated items were raffled off at the end of the day.




Tickets for a full-size handmade quilt will be available through December 18th. Contact us at livinggatechurchma(at)hotmail(dot)com or call us at 888-4444 if you would like to purchase raffle tickets.


Photographs are the property of The Sentinel, a Turley Publications newspaper.

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Weekly Bible Verse

"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."
--John 10:10

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Weekly Bible Verse

"My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world." --1 John 2:1-2

Annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale Tomorrow!

Come to Living Gate Community Church on Saturday, November 27, 2010 for our annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale.

We've been working hard these past few months to put together a spectacular event for people of all ages.

You'll find handmade crafts, baked goods, hundreds of tag sale deals, a Chinese raffle, and more. There is also a raffle for a chance to win a full size homemade quilt donated by a family member.

In addition, local children's author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos, will be on hand to sign copies of her children's picture book, Little Shepherd. Autographed copies are only $10 each.

The Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale takes place on the church grounds located at 151 Taylor Street in Granby, MA from 9AM to 3PM.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas season!

Celebrating Home Fundraiser at Living Gate Community Church

On Saturday, November 20th at 1 PM there will be a Celebrating Home Fundraiser at Living Gate Community Church, 151 Taylor Street, Granby, MA.

Come view Celebrating Home's selection of high quality products that are resonably priced and ideal for gift giving.

View their product selection online at www.celebratinghome.com.

Proceeds will be used to help offset our winter heating expenses.

See you there!

Weekly Bible Verse

"If you love Me, keep My commandments."
--John 14:15

Please Pray

We ask you to pray for a John and Bridget, who recently lost their son. Please ask that God brings them comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you!

The Living Gate Community Church Council

Weekly Bible Verse

That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height-- to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:16-19

Weekly Bible Verse

There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

Proverbs 16:25

A Fun Time at the Harvest of Blessings Potluck Supper and Game Night

On October 16th, we invited our friends from The Meadows, First Presbyterian Church in Granby, to a potluck supper and game night. Here are some photos from that event:

Just for Fun

Weekly Bible Verse

Then you say in your heart, "My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth." And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth.
--Deuteronomy 8:17-18a

Weekly Bible Verse

The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.
--Psalm 34:10

Weekly Bible Verse

"Let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
--Acts 4:10-12

Weekly Bible Verse

"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
--Matthew 5:13-16

Reminder of Upcoming Events!

“Harvest of Blessings” Pot-luck Supper and Game Night coming October 16th!

Bring your favorite dish and a fun game as we host a pot-luck supper and game night. We had so much fun when we visited The Meadows, First Presbyterian Church, we thought we would return the favor. Supper begins at 5:30 PM.



Annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale from 9AM - 3PM on November 27th!

Beautiful crafts, great deals, superb food and more is what you'll find at the Living Gate Community Church Annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale. Browse through our two floors filled to the brim with a collection of handmade items, gifts, baked goods, and tag sale deals galore.

Lunch will be served for a small fee.

Also on hand during this event will be local author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos. She will be signing copies of her Christian children's picture book, Little Shepherd. This is a retelling of the Christmas story as seen through the eyes of a young shepherd.

Autographed copies will be on sale for $9.95 each. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Living Gate Community Church.

Both events will take place on the church grounds, located at 151 Taylor Street, Granby, MA. Call 888-4444 or email us at livinggatechurchma(at)hotmail(dot)com for more information.

We hope to see you there.

Weekly Bible Verse

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

--2 Timothy 3:16-17

Weekly Bible Verse

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
--Philippians 3:13-14

Weekly Bible Verse

Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.
--Psalm 62:1

Weekly Bible Verse

"Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, 'Here I am.'"

--Genesis 22:1

Upcoming Events at Living Gate Community Church

“Harvest of Blessings” Pot-luck Supper and Game Night coming October 16th!

Bring your favorite dish and a fun game as we host a pot-luck supper and game night. We had so much fun when we visited The Meadows, First Presbyterian Church, we thought we would return the favor. Supper begins at 5:30 PM.



Annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale from 9AM - 3PM on November 27th!

Beautiful crafts, great deals, superb food and more is what you'll find at the Living Gate Community Church Annual Country Christmas Bazaar and Tag Sale. Browse through our two floors filled to the brim with a collection of handmade items, gifts, baked goods, and tag sale deals galore.

Lunch will be served for a small fee.

Also on hand during this event will be local author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos. She will be signing copies of her Christian children's picture book, Little Shepherd. This is a retelling of the Christmas story as seen through the eyes of a young shepherd.

Autographed copies will be on sale for $9.95 each. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Living Gate Community Church.

Both events will take place on the church grounds, located at 151 Taylor Street, Granby, MA. Call 888-4444 or email us at livinggatechurchma(at)hotmail(dot)com for more information.

We hope to see you there.

Work Day Coming on September 25th!

On September 25th, we'll be spending the day getting the church grounds ready for fall. Join us starting at 9AM for a day of hard work and fellowship.

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Weekly Bible Verse

"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."

--Ephesians 2:10

Weekly Bible Verse

"If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you."

--John 15:18-19

Just for Fun

"Good to Go" VBS Open House

Each year we end Vacation Bible School with our annual Hot Dog and Bean Open House. The crowd was a bit smaller than usual, but we still had a fun time.

Ms. Dubois, Iggy, and all of their friends joined us for one final production.

The teens put on a series of skits and tested the congregation's Scripture knowledge with Bible charades.



Some of our Worship Team members joined us so we could have a little bit of music too!



Out of all the supporters of "Good to Go" VBS, the little ones are the most fun.





The Church Council would like to thank all those who supported and assisted with this year's "Good to Go" VBS program.

Weekly Bible Verse

For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” Romans 10:11

"Good to Go" VBS - Day 5

After a week of ups and downs, Ms. Dubois, the world famous director, was looking forward to an easy day. That's not exactly what she got.

Seems new best friends Mickey and Leonardo decided they didn't want to be in Hamlet. Mickey said it would be nice to put on a production about a lion who comes from the jungle to a new school and acts all tough on his first day to try and impress everyone, but soon this lion realizes what it means to be a true friend.

Iggy, Izzy, Juan, Oreo, Quacky, and Spike all seemed to like the idea too. It was tough convincing Ms. Dubois, but in the end, she allowed the students to put on their own production, with the condition that if the play became popular, she got to direct the movie.

The blessings were many during this year's "Good to Go" VBS and the team is looking forward to doing it all again next year.

"Good to Go" VBS - Day 4

Though tensions ran high yesterday, things got back on track today. There were a few anxious moments when Mickey and Leonardo were missing at the beginning of tryouts. The students feared they were off fighting somewhere. When Mickey and Leonardo came in chatting up a storm and laughing, even Ms. Dubois seemed relieved.

Mickey and Leonardo became friends and Mickey decided to help him with his lines so that Leonardo could play Hamlet in the school production. With that settled, I wonder what tomorrow will bring.

"Good to Go" VBS - Day 3

Tryouts didn't go so well for Leonardo the Great. The lion with superb stage presence, forget to study his lines. Mickey, however, did a great job when he tried out for the role of Hamlet. All his friends thought he was wonderful. Everyone except Leonardo, who made the poor little mouse feel so bad, he ran away, which made Iggy and friends very angry. Oreo the skunk got scared by the fighting, and you know what happens when skunks get scared don't you? Ms. Dubois certainly wasn't happy about that!

Ms. Dubois decided that she would hold tryouts again tomorrow to give Leonardo a chance to redeem himself. I wonder what will happen.

"Good to Go" VBS is running all week long at Living Gate Community Church at 151 Taylor, Street in Granby, MA. Kids in kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to attend each day from 9 AM - 12 PM. A teen program runs Monday through Thursday from 6 - 8 PM. No need to call, just show up. Feel free to bring a friend.

"Good to Go" VBS - Day 2

"Good to Go" VBS started Day 2 with another visit by Iggy and friends. Leonardo was up to his tricks again. He decided that he would be the best guy to try out for the role of Hamlet in Ms. Dubois' theatre production. Mickey thought he might make a good Hamlet too, since he did very well in last year's school play.

Students met more new friends today: Oreo the skunk and Spike the porcupine. As always, Quacky was being just plain silly. Ms. Dubois was hoping Juan would hold up his end of the bargain to get her in touch with Selena Gomez to see if the young actress might be interested in starring in an original Francine Dubois production.

Tryouts for Hamlet will start tomorrow, so hope you can be there.

"Good to Go" VBS Day 1

"Good to Go" Vacation Bible School kicked off today with a visit from Iggy and both new and old friends. Seems the world famous (at least in her mind) director Francine Dubois is holding tryouts in the school auditorium for her production of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet". Iggy, Juan, and Mickey are going to try out for parts in this production that Ms. Dubois is certain will get her noticed on Broadway.

Oh, there's a new guy at school, Leonardo the Great. He's sure he's going to get the lead role in "Hamlet". Wonder if he's right.

"Good to Go" VBS is running all week long at Living Gate Community Church at 151 Taylor, Street in Granby, MA. Kids in kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to attend each day from 9 AM - 12 PM. A teen program runs Monday through Thursday from 6 - 8 PM. No need to call, just show up. Feel free to bring a friend.

Pre-register for "Good to Go" VBS by Friday

"Good to Go" VBS kicks off on Monday, August 16th at 9AM. If you haven't pre-registered yet, we encourage you to do so by clicking on the Contact Us button in our sidebar. You can also register by calling 413-888-4444 and leaving a message.

Iggy and friends will be on hand again this year to help lead the children in worship and praise. "Good to Go" VBS includes Bible learning, crafts, and fun games.

The first 25 families to pre-register get a free gift!