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 (urgent need right now!!!!!)
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)
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!
Check your calendar for these events coming up!
September’s Activities & Events
1—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service, Communion Sun-
day, Children’s Church and Youth Group 10:30 am; Gospel Music
Concert in Colchester Park 3:30-5:30 pm
4—Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room
downstairs. Also available on Zoom.
5—Preparation Meeting 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall down-
stairs. Learn how to survive emergencies and be more self suf-
ficient. All are welcome!
8—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service, Special Music,
Children’s Church and Youth Group 10:30 am; BACK TO
SCHOOL PICNIC at the EVERGREEN SHELTER—Bring 2
dishes to share.
11—Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room
downstairs. Also available on Zoom.
15—Fellowship 9:30-10:15; Worship Service, Children’s Church,
Youth Group, Mission Sunday, FIRST DAY OF REVIVAL with
Josiah Schluckebier 10:30 am
16—Revival with Josiah Schluckebier 7:00 pm
17—Revival with Josiah Schluckebier 7:00 pm
18—Revival with Josiah Schluckebier 7:00 pm
21—Youth Fishing Tournament at The Kuster’s 4 pm. Ages 4-15.
22—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service, Children’s
Church and Youth Group 10:30 am; Church Council Meeting
12:30 pm
25—Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm in the Adult Bible Study Room
downstairs. Also available on Zoom.
29—Fellowship 9:30-10:15 am; Worship Service, Children’s
Church & Youth Group 10:30 am; Leadership Meeting 12:30 pm
Stay Tuned for more information and upcoming events as we more forward!
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 28 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 31 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!)
Wish to Give?
Thank you for your faithful giving and supporting the ministry!
