• UPDATES TO COVID-19 Response/Information:

      Though its been a while since we have updated these protocols we are still endeavoring to keep you safe, and to offer a healthy environment for all to enjoy our services.

       

      These are our guidelines for gathering during worship in person at this time:

       

      1) If you are sick, feverish, or ill, please stay home!

       

      2) We ask that you refrain from hugging or handshakes...(unless the person agrees or is willing to receive physical contact...please ask first).

       

      3) State of Illinois lifted the mask mandate Feb. 28th , so we are not requiring mask wearing. If you still prefer to wear your mask we leave this to your discretion.

       

      4) We will continue to live stream as we are able and are looking into ways to make improvements for better quality and performance.

       

      5) The church will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before the next service. (Big thanks to our faithful custodians!)

       

      If you wish to continue to give your tithes and offerings, you can use Cashapp at $SGMacomb, or mail to 318 Robin Road. The link to the Sunday stream on Youtube is below here:

       

      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNrz60V5oMjgGJVDgaoVYA (service will go live at 10:30am on Sundays)

       

      ALSO, we are streaming our Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study at 7:00pm, via Zoom! Below is the link to download and install the program. If you would like to receive the lesson via e-mail for you to print out and participate with, please e-mail me at pastordk23@yahoo.com to request your copy. 

       

      Once you create a login, you can join the meeting by entering the meeting ID below:

       

      For windows or mac: https://zoom.us/support/download

      For iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307

      For Android/Tablet and Chromebook: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=en_US

       

      Meeting ID: 479 164 4981

       

      Password: 038578

       

      2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) 

      For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 

       

      Whether we are together or not, we are deeply and truly bonded in the Spirit, and this spiritual reality only increases our desire to be with each other face to face. It even sustains our love for one another when we are apart. It is why the book of Revelation gives us this insight, The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ We are one with Jesus by the Spirit, and together, we long to be with Him.

       

      Jesus loves you and so do I!

      Pastor Doug~

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      Upcoming Events!

       

       

      April Events: 

      Community Easter Egg Hunt! 

      • Saturday April 9th 11am - 2pm 
      • Hosted by... Things to do in Macomb! 
      • Please come out and represent the church! 

       

      Spring Baptism Service 

      Our Spring Baptism Service will be Sunday, April 10th at the conclusion of the service. If you plan to be baptized, please sign up on the Baptism Sign-up Sheet on the Resource Table.  

        

      Easter Potluck Breakfast 

      April 17th Easter Sunday! 

      9:00 am

      Please bring two dishes to share—drinks provided 

      Worship Service and Children’s Church  at 10:30 am

       

      Spring Membership Class  

      If you are not a member, we encourage you to come to our new members class on Saturday, April 23rd from 1-5 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room at the church. This class will go over all the information about the Foursquare Movement, history, polity and local fellowship. At the conclusion of the class, you are able to become a member if you so choose to. 

      Come out and be a part!  

      Please register for this class on the Resource Table.  

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

    • WELCOME!

      I would like to take a moment to say thank you for visiting our webpage and to offer to you a
      personal invitation to visit our church if you are looking for a new church home. I remember
      when I was younger and searching for the right church, seeking God, praying, and waiting on the
      Lord to reveal to me where I was to go; it was important to me then to know what God had for
      me and for my family. So I identify with your heart, and want you to know that it is very
      important to me as well. I believe life is a journey, and each church experience is a step in that
      journey, as it has the potential to grow you in your personal relationship with Jesus
      Christ and for you to discover your purpose and value in the kingdom. Everyone is important,
      every life matters, and if you believe God is bringing you to our church, I will do all I can to help
      you in your journey.
      Jesus loves you, and so do I!
      Pastor Doug

      Opportunities to grow and serve!

       

      YOU HAVE GIFTS?

      We would like to invite you to serve in a ministry within the church! We have many opportunities, so pray about what you feel might be a good fit. We encourage everyone to serve in one area if possible so that we are all working together in God’s house! Talk to us (Pastor Doug & Trisha) to get started.

       

      Ministry Opportunities:

       

      Nursery (ages 0-4) 1 x monthly

       

      Children’s Church Teacher (ages 5-12) every 4 weeks

       

      Greeters for the month (every 4 months)

       

      Offering Ushers (every 3 weeks)

       

      Sound Technicians (rotation) This is a great need! (please if you have tech ability let us know)

       
      Cleaning Ministry (we are in need of volunteer janitors)

       

      Praise Team Members (rotation)

       

      Special Music (rotation)

       

       

       

      You're a guest?

      Come on in!

      We encourage and promote fellowship and serving one another to grow and strengthen the body of Christ

      Need to get plugged in?

      We have opportunities for everyone!

      From serving the youth, to outreach in the community, there's a place for you to fit here!

      Check your calendar for these events coming up!

      Stay Tuned for more information and upcoming events as we more forward!

      April's Activities & Events

       

      3—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service, Communion Sunday,  Children’s Church 10:30 am; Deacon’s Meeting 12:30  

      6—Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room downstairs—drink some coffee and study The Word! Also available on Zoom. Meeting number 479-164-4981, password 038578  

      9—Community Easter Egg Hunt in the church yard 11 am—2 pm  

      10—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service—Palm Sunday and Children’s Church 10:30 am; Special Music by William McLaren; Baptism Service; Elder’s Meeting 12:30 

      13—Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room downstairs—drink some coffee and study The Word! Also available on Zoom. Meeting number 479-164-4981, password 038578 

      17—Easter Potluck Breakfast 9:00 am—please bring two dishes to share—drinks provided; Worship Service and Children’s Church 10:30 am; Easter Sunday; Mission Sunday  

      20—Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room downstairs—drink some coffee and study The Word! Also available on Zoom. Meeting number 479-164-4981, password 038578 

      21—Church Council Meeting on Zoom at 11:30 am 

      23—Saturday Membership Class 1-5 pm—Please Register 

      24—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service and Children’s Church 10:30 am; Special Service at CFCM at Wesley United Methodist Church 1:00-2:15 pm with Dr. Sharon Hunter 

      27— Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room downstairs—drink some coffee and study The Word! Also available on Zoom. Meeting number 479-164-4981, password 038578 

      30—Saturday Night of Worship in the sanctuary 7 pm  

    • WHAT'S THE FOURSQUARE?

      Visit www.foursquare.org for more information

    • ABOUT THE PASTOR

      Pastor Doug Kuster

      My name is Pastor Douglas Kuster, and I have served here at Shepherd's Gate Foursquare Church as senior pastor for 25 years. I gave my life to Jesus Christ on March 10, 1991 and became a born again Christian from that day forward. Jesus is my savior, my king, my all and all, my everything, and
      without Him I would be nothing. From the minute I gave my life to Christ (at age 26) my life was changed. At a most accelerated pace, I grew very rapidly in the Lord, starting with serving as Youth Pastor, then as Associate Pastor, Assistant Pastor, and lastly appointed by the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel to serve this congregation as a licensed and ordained Senior Pastor.


      My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11 "Behold I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans of good and not evil, to give you a hope and a future." This verse is my motivation for anyone who comes to our church, God has plans, and a hope and future for every person, and I find great fulfillment in helping them discover what those are.

      ​I am happily, blissfully in love with my wife, Trisha, and by the blessings of God, we have recently celebrated 28 years of marriage. (and are praying for many more). I have three daughters, Jennifer, Mariah, and Trinity and am also a grandpa of four awesome grand-children!
       

      I love the Bible! King Josiah is my favorite character in the Bible, and my favorite book of the Bible is Proverbs. I love praise and worship and have played bass guitar since I was 13. I count it a real gift to get to play for the Lord each Sunday in our praise teams. I am a computer enthusiast. (I love PC gaming) and I enjoy watching sci-fi, kung-fu movies, nature shows, and anything with history, air-conditioning and coffee...oh did I say coffee?

       

      Honestly though, mostly I enjoy people, "every-one has a story" and if you give me a few moments of your life, I would love to hear yours and share mine (with coffee, of course)!

    • SERVICES

      Come fellowship with us!

      Sunday Morning Worship

      Prayer: 9:30 A.M - 10:15 A.M
      Worship Experience: Promptly @ 10:30 A.M

       

      (Currently gathering via In Person and Youtube Live)

      Wednesday Night Bible Study

      7 P.M. at the church in the Adult Study Room downstairs. (Food and drink are welcomed!)

       

      (Currently gathering In person and Via Zoom)

      Teen Study and Children's Church

      Available every Sunday following the worship experience (Nursery for ages 0 to 4 is available as well with the ability to watch the service in the nursery too!)

       

      (Currently gathering via In Person)

    • Wish to Give?

      Thank you for your faithful giving and supporting the ministry!

        

        

    • MEDIA

      Previous messages available

      on our YouTube Channel: Macomb Foursquare Church

      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNrz60V5oMjgGJVDgaoVYA

        

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