The Gate Webzine

Geoge Haraksin (May 31st, 2009)

2009-06-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

Sunday's Sermon
Dealing With Doubt: Cultivating a Confident Faith

Emotional doubt refers to the weight/burden that results from certain life experiences

Intellectual Doubt: refers to or deals with the rational compatibility of a good God and the amount of suffering or evil that exists in the world

Doubt is a normal part of the Christian life.

The Fray: You Found Me

Sounds Like . . .

2009-04-24T10:22:00.000-07:00

NEWSONG COURTYARD MUSIC:

Dear New Song Music Artist Friends,

Awhile ago I communicated this idea of (informal) music in the courtyard between services. Well, Winter kinda quenched the spirit on that as well as some of my own distractions. But the idea is back!

I'm thinking guitar player types - mandolin, etc. singers, classical instruments (violins, cellos) and any light percussion (shakers, conga, djembe)..and will consider accordions and harmonicas (no Polkas please..) Younger folks welcome too - a great chance to play in front of an audience.

Essentials:
* Between 10:25 and 10:55 any Sunday morning
* Approx Locale - West Side of church under the awning just south of the Main entry doors.
* Acoustic music although a small amp is fine if needed for a bass or to do the pre-recorded background tracks for vocalists..
* Your own music or worship related - or a mix.
* By yourself or with others. (Use it to promote your next coffee house gig or CD.

Thanks
Thaddeus Gallizzi

New Poetry

2009-04-11T15:30:00.001-07:00

A Song

by Steven Urenda

Did you miss the straight and narrow?
Cause you've traveled very far.
Would you crush me? I'm the Sparrow.
Feeding off the hand of God

(You can read the rest of this poem at SPG writers)

We have 20 poems submitted for our book. If you would like to be in our poetry collection book just send your poems or lyrics for consideration to the gatekeeper@thegatewebzine.org

Also recently published: Stay Awhile

New At The Gate

2009-03-24T10:36:00.000-07:00

Rant Rant Music has a new post. Come on over if you dare. And by the way do we like "TalkTooMuch" or "RantMeastro?" It's just a thought.

FlyLeaf at Rant Rant Music.

Also, Chapter 2 of "A Light In The Forest" has been submitted. This is a story that will have multiple authors. It's always fun to see where the story takes us. We think you'll enjoy being part of the journey.

Gate Statement and Purpose

2009-03-09T17:49:00.001-07:00

. . . to attract the creatively gifted people at NewSong. To embrace its musicians, writers (mainly fiction), poets, artists, photographers, actors/actresses and film makers.

To link to their work or offer a place at The Gate for them to showcase their talent, and network.

Artists of all genres may submit their work to get exposure and connect with others while spreading the message of the Gospel through their media.

Our intent is to spread our wings and bond with artists from neighboring churches and hopefully reach a wider audience for the Lord through our work.

Submissions will mostly be from NewSong members/attendees. However, if you do not attend NewSong, we will still consider your submission. It shall be taken to our Boarding Gate for a yea or nay.

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The Shoe String

2009-02-24T20:48:00.000-08:00

By Sam Friend

New and flashy
A bit of wear and dirt
Still functioning

A strain
didn't break
Still functioning

Another strain
It broke
Tie it back together
Still functioning

More wear and dirt
Not quite as flashy now

Another strain
It broke
Tie it back together
Still functioning

Such is the life of a relationship
Until the fatal strain
And the tie that binds unravels
String by String
Thread by thread

How many threads
How many more strains will be withstood?
How much more will it take?

the shoestring?
the relationship?
Me?

*****

(Visit SPG Writers for more poetry)

The Gate's New Video/Film Blog etc.

2009-02-17T20:23:00.000-08:00

Videos and Film Page.

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Video: Revelation by Third Day

2009-02-16T18:25:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the song needs no explanation. It's never an easy path, but He does promise to walk it with us.

Lyrics | Third Day lyrics - Revelation lyrics

A Light In The Forest

2009-02-09T23:09:00.000-08:00

By The Gatekeeper
Music: Kevin MacLeod
Sound Track: Arcadia

Déorah clutched her child close to her bosom as she ran into the blackness of the old forest. The rain broke effortlessly through its thick, leafy canopy. She was frightened, but brave, as the darkness seemed to steal her very breath. Nonetheless, she hurried her journey upon the narrow path to the fortress of Berothai. She tried to comfort her son, to no avail, as the rain fell heavily upon them. For now, her cloak would shelter both.

Her protector, Jthan, a knight from the king’s inner circle, followed close behind—his sword unsheathed. “The sun has its troubles shining through the forest, but the rain does not seem to have such a problem. I will find a place for us to rest.”

She shook her head in gentle protest. “They will find us. I must bring my child to Berothai. Only there, will he be safe.”

The king’s most trusted knight wrapped his arm around her waist and pushed onward through the storm. How many times, throughout the years, had he asked for her forgiveness? Truly, he regretted the hour when he and his men put the torch to each home in her village. She had captured his heart that day as she ran from cottage to cottage trying to save the children from the fire. Nevertheless, Jthan was obligated to present to his king all the plunder of war and Déorah was a part of it. At least, he had rescued her from a lifetime of slavery when he convinced the king she was beautiful enough to be his queen.

“It is life for you,” he told her. “Do not refuse him.”

In time, her hatred for them both turned into genuine love—for one as husband, the other as friend. Though, Jthan’s heart longed for more he knew she would always be faithful to her king.

But now their kingdom lay in siege. The fall of their empire was imminent. Jthan’s orders were to take Queen Déorah, and her child, KBěhrszhen, to safety. Berothai was their only hope. Nevertheless, if the light in the forest could not be found, the path to the Fortress of Berothai would remain hidden.

Their journey to Berothai met with much resistance. Food was scarce, just the few black bilberries and an occasional treasure of hazel nuts that Jthan had gathered in haste. Their enemies were many, both human and beast. The knight’s sword was stained with the blood of these foes. Even a Griffin, sent by the Witch of Endor, could not escape Jthan’s sword. The scars of that battle were still visible on his face, yet he revealed no pain.

As time in the forest passed, Déorah’s exhaustion overwhelmed her and she finally collapsed into Jthan’s arms. She closed her eyes and rested against his chest until the urgency of their journey forced him to put away his sword and carry mother and child to Berothai.

When at last a light was seen in the forest he gently placed his queen under the giant buttress roots of an ancient tree. She watched as he approached the flame in the rock.

“Even the rain cannot squelch the fire,” she whispered to KBěhrszhen.

Jthan hesitated slightly before he reached for the torch that lay beside the rock. If his heart was not pure the torch would not accept the light. He dipped carefully into the flame, and to his relief, the torch received the fire.

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Sarah's Video Pick of the Week

2009-02-02T12:25:00.000-08:00

The Almost: "Say This Sooner"

It's like the singer is walking a mile in people's shoes. People nobody would really want to trade lives with. It's smart and real... it's totally true for someone whose friends think they're crazy for becoming a Christian. The "thing" in his hand is just the thing he needs to find out how to change who he is.

Sarah

Lyrics:

Say This Sooner (The Almost)

I can't believe I didn't say this sooner
I'll just believe that I was all displaced
I'll get to speaking, let you know how I feel
I'll get to judging, make you see my appeal
OH OH OH OH!!!

No one would ever see things the way I do
No one will try
All my friends think that I'm gone
But I swear...
I swear I'm not

This make me feel that I'll never be quite normal
This makes me act like I'll never get out alive (alive)
I'll get to acting, make you all believe me
I'll get to faking, show you all how to grieve

No one would ever see things the way I do
No one will try
All my friends think that I'm gone
But I swear,
I swear I'm not
I SWEAR I'M NOT!!!!

In and out is where it gets back to the place
It does make me feel like I just want to feel just like its touch

No one would ever see things the way I do
No one will try
All your friends say that you're gone but you swear,
I swear I'm not

No one will ever see things the way I do
No one will try
All my friends say that I'm gone
But I swear, I swear I'm not
I SWEAR I'M NOT!!!!

God's Footprints

2009-01-31T12:52:00.001-08:00

Photography by Ruth Porter

Read more about Ruth's passion to meet the Lord at Sunset!

Video: Jason Gilde

2009-01-30T11:04:00.000-08:00

This YouTube video about Jason was submitted by a USC student to a contest sponsored by John McCain's campaign. The theme: Living for a Cause Greater Than Yourself. Both Jason and the student who submitted the video were invited to attend the Republican National Convention. The plan was to show the video at the Convention, but because of the hurricane that struck, the schedule for the first day of the Convention was modified to be a fund-raising day for hurricane victims.

Jason graduated from USC in 2007 with two degrees:
Bachelor's in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

He is currently a first year medical student at USC/Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles.

Also check out Jason's Africa Dream Project website.

The New Gate

2009-01-27T12:45:00.001-08:00

We are under construction. Doing a little bit of Gate (soul) searching. Some new goals, projects and people. So bear with us, hang with us as we begin yet another part of the journey.