Thursday, June 22, 2017

Pray for and help the Development Director Fund

Join with us as we seek a Development Director for Gateway







Development Director Project Funding…


Based on the need for Gateway to sustain its current impact, and expand its outreach to Irvington, Elizabeth, and surrounding NJ areas, we have a vital need for a Development Director.

The Gateway Board, of which I am a member, believes this new staff position is imperative to the mission of Gateway. The mission of Gateway is to not only provide help and direction to the women in crisis pregnancy, but to provide them with the knowledge of God’s eternal plan for their lives.

God cares about the women we see in Irvington and Elizabeth.  We share Christ with each of the 1,600 plus women, and over 150 men we see each year, and that number keeps rising.  Gateway isn’t just a “good work” – it’s the work of ambassadors instructed by God, to reach out with the Truth that changes hearts.  That’s the message.  That’s the reason why we are still on this planet. 

Our mission motto is ‘You may be prolife, but do you have eternal life?’

In the past 32 years of ministry, Gateway has performed over 950 sonograms, trained over 675 volunteers, made more than 375 church presentations, and given out about eight tons of baby items.  We have also seen hundreds of boyfriends or husbands, and have spoken to over 32,000 about abstinence, marriage, the sanctity of life, and urging of trusting the finished work of Christ.

The Gateway Board believes that this new staff position of Development Director, will free up our Executive Director, Rev. Dean Gavaris to better utilize his role, in expansion of the education and promotion of the biblical aspect of the sanctity of life, and the perils of abortion.

The Development Director (Director of Advancement) would be responsible for activities oriented towards donor relations, event organizations, fundraising planning and implementation.  Position could also include public relations efforts, newsletters, marketing, etc.  Creating this foundation of relationship is not just necessary, but vital.

The position of the Development Director would require a $40,000.00 addition to Gateway’s current annual budget.  The proposed salary for this position would be renewable each year, solely for this position.



Proposal for Development Director Project…


Raise $40,000.00 annual salary for proposed Development Director Project, for one to five years.  Will proceed with step #2 after funding for at least one full year is completed.

  1. Hire a qualified candidate for the position of Development Director (Director of Advancement).
     
  2. Development Director will fully assume the role of donor relations, public relations, fundraising planning and implementation, marketing, etc.  All for the purpose of expanding Gateway’s Pro Life community outreach.
     
Where can you be involved?
  1. Commit to funding of the aforementioned proposal in one of the amounts below, for the period of one to five years.
Amount: $40K___           $30K___             $20K___             $10K___              $Other________ 

# of Years: 5yrs.___        4yrs.___             3yrs.___             2yrs.___              1yr.___ 

On behalf of the Gateway Board, we thank you for your consideration of this project need. 
Yours Sincerely,

David A. West
Board Member
Gateway Pregnancy Center

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Please pray for the following:




1. The family of Paul Borges, killed on Saturday in a motorcycle accident right down the block from our apartment. {See the story below or go to: https://www.facebook.com/dean.gavaris}


2. Tim Redeker, going through cancer treatment. Tim is Jill's dad (scroll down to see prayer for Jill last year)


3.  Jackie West, recovering from serious back surgery. Jackie is Gateway's Elizabeth client services director.


4.  Paul Drabin, recovering from knee replacement.


5.  Barry Greifer, with an advanced brain tumor.


6.  Future planning for the Gateway ministry
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February 27, 2017


Please pray for family of Paul Borges, killed on Saturday in a motorcycle accident right down the block from our apartment. He leaves behind a wife and two small children.


Words of encouragement may be left at:
https://www.facebook.com/maria.dimitrakisborges




See the gofundme site:
https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-paulo-borges




Saturday February 25, 2016: UNION -- No charges have been filed in Saturday's fatal motorcycle crash that killed a 37-year-old township man. Authorities said Paul Borges was fatally injured when his 2014 Yamaha motorcycle collided with a Lincoln MKZ on Chestnut Street near Fairway Drive about 5:45 p.m.




The driver of the car, also of Union, was traveling north on Chestnut Street when he turned left on to Fairway Drive, police said.




Borges was traveling south on Chestnut Street and collided with the car as the Lincoln made the turn, authorities said.




Borges suffered numerous injuries and was taken to Beth Israel Hospital in Newark where he was later pronounced dead, police said. They said investigators do not suspect that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the accident.




Obituary
UNION, NJ - McCracken Funeral Home has posted the following obituary for Union resident Paulo A. Borges, who passed away in an accident on February 25.




Paulo emigrated from Lisbon, Portugal in 1982 and settled in Newark with his family. He moved to Union in 1999 where he met the love of his life, Maria Borges (nee Dimitrakis). They married on May 21, 2006 and have two beautiful girls, Ariana, 10, and Sophia, 16 months, who Paulo adored. Paulo is survived by his parents, Francisco and Isabel.




Paulo is the beloved brother of Dave and Andre Borges, and cherished brother-in-law to Jennifer Borges, and Theonikki and Michael Cocca. Paulo was the devoted uncle to Angelina, Aryanna, Anthony, Georgio and Valentina.



 Paulo was a dedicated husband and father, who worked three jobs to support his family, and an avid motorcycle enthusiast with a passion for life.




In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to GoFundMe account set up in Paulo's name to assist with Ariana and Sophia's college fund: https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-paulo-borges




A visitation will take place at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union on Thursday, March 2 from 4-9pm.




A Funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Fatima, 403 Spring St., Elizabeth on Friday, March 3 at 10am. A Vigil will be held on Saturday, March 4, at Chestnut St and Fairway Drive in Union at 5:30pm.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Please pray for Ron Hutchcraft

https://www.hutchcraft.com/blogs/ron-hutchcrafts-blogs/healing/my-shattered-heart-my-certain-hope



I've done my whole adult life with my Karen, the only woman I've ever needed.

Suddenly, I have to figure out how to do the rest of my life without her.

Sunday night, we sat in the bleachers at our local football stadium and watched our grandson graduate from high school. As valedictorian. Giving a faith-filled valedictory speech.

Monday afternoon, she was gone. Wrapped in a huddle of sobs with our three adult children, I choked out, "It hurts so bad." It really does.

It's been two weeks. But as I walk into our living room, I still instinctively look for her beautiful hair - her "crown of glory" - in her favorite blue chair. I go to make the oatmeal she loved for breakfast. I turn to tell her about a conversation or situation - or to hear her trademark laugh at one of my dumb jokes.

But our four-year-old grandson said it all the first time he ran into our living room and saw her chair empty. He ran back to his mother and said, "Mommy, you were right. She's not here."

No, she's not. And she won't be again.

I've probably shed more tears in the past two weeks than I've shed in the rest of my life.

But I have a story to tell. Actually, it's the Story I've tried to tell folks my whole adult life. But I'm now living its ultimate validation.

Everything I've ever believed, ever taught about my Jesus is true! Everything my death-crushing Savior promised, He delivers. In the darkest, most devastating days of my life!

He said of those who have put their total trust in His death on the cross for their sins, "Because I live, you will live also" (John 14:19). Because Karen's Savior is alive, so is this woman I love.

In God's own words, we have "a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3). Not "cross your fingers" hope, but living hope. Hope is a Person. Jesus. Who trampled death as He blasted out of His grave on Easter morning.

The hope that holds my heart together is as sure as our hope that spring will follow a seemingly endless winter. Spring is a sure thing. So is heaven. For those who've pinned all their hopes on the One who died so we could go there. As much as I love Karen, she is now with the One who loves her most. Experiencing His promise that "he who believes in Me will live, even though he dies" (John 11:25).

This amazing Jesus has got my Karen. And He's got me. I can tell. By the peace. It's what He promised in His disciples' darkest hour. "My peace I give you...do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).

That peace - along with that certain hope of a forever spring after this cold winter - is a powerful counterbalance on the scale so weighed down by grief.

Through all my darkest hours, my loneliest moments, the peace has never been shaken.
Oh, this Jesus I've talked about, written about, believed in all these years has come closer and become more real to me than ever before. He promised He would be "close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). He really is.

This is the biggest storm of my life. The Cat 5 hurricane, the EF-5 tornado. Jesus is my safe room. And He's stronger than the storm.

Or as the Bible says, "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure" (Hebrews 6:19).
The Anchor holds.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Urgent prayer requests March 2016



Please pray for Gateway Board Chairman  
Rev. Michael T. Westbrook and for Rosemarie Eurell
 
Update on Rosemarie - 3/17/16

Went to surgery on March 17th. Pray for recovery and pain reduction.                             




















Wednesday 3-9-16
Maria Ellis Westbrook celebrating a healthy future on Earth. PTL!!! My awesome Hubby Pastor Michael T Westbrook has finally had a breakthrough with pneumonia!!! Prayer changes things, so we covet them still for complete healing. He expresses deep gratitude to each of you... I do too...

Tuesday 3-8-16

(11:40pm)   Maria Ellis Westbrook celebrating a healthy future on Earth. PTL!!! My awesome Hubby Pastor Michael T Westbrook has finally had a breakthrough with pneumonia!!! Prayer changes things, so we covet them still for complete healing. He expresses deep gratitude to each of you... I do too...


(2:05pm) PTL! Just removed Michael's breathing tube. Continued healing of pneumonia finally in
right direction!  THANKS for continuing topray, as we do for u too! "Enjoy Greater Life!" Rev Maria



Update on Rosemarie

Hi Dean, 

Update results of tests:  The cancerous tumors are in both lobes of my liver.  Treatment will involve a surgical procedure of medication injected into my liver and through the blood stream (involved).  

Most be done in both lobes one at a time.  It will make me very sick for some time, but hopefully will shrink the tumors.  Good news:   no other cancer found in my body which is a miracle. 

Praise God and thank you all of my prayer warriors.  Keep the prayers coming.  My chronic pain will subside in time as the treatments shrink the tumors

For we walk by faith not by sight.  2 Cor. 5:7    

Praise God for our brother, Rev. Michael Westbrook, who is improving and being healed.

Blessing flow,
Rosemarie Eurell
Sunday 3-6-16 -10am: Rev. Brian Rawls writes:  “Went to see my brother, Pastor Michael T Westbrook today. He looks great!!! Still praying! Please remember his wife Rev. Maria Ellis Westbrook in your prayers.“  7:42pm:  Maria writes: Thanks so much!! Michael showing miraculous improvement!


Maria writes:

March 5, 2016 'THANKS FOR all the LOVE, PRAYERS & CONCERN for our Pres/CEO, Michael T. Westbrook as he overcomes pneumonia! Cards/gifts welcomed to encourage him! Send to: Greater Life Inc, P.O Box 8447, Newark, NJ 07108. Sorry visitors very limited per hospital  rules. We love you!♡'

March 4, 2016 'Maria Ellis Westbrook Thank you God for healing pneumonia & everything my husband & I stand in need of...and bless each Prayer Warrior & their loved ones as well, in The Mighty & Matchless Name of Jesus!!! Amen & THANK God!!! ♡'
 
March 3, 2016 - 9:00am: 'God is faithful to His Word! Pastor Michael T Westbrook healing more each day of pneumonia!!! SPECIAL REQUEST: Can you send CARDS/gifts to our ministry: Greater Life, P.O. Box 8447, Newark, NJ 07108 so I can DECORATE his ROOM with your LOVE, since he's not allowed visitors yet. THANKS!!! It would encourage me too. Love to each of you ♡'

Maria Westbrook writes:
February 28, 2016 My FB Fam & Friends, MUCH PRAYER needed for my beautiful, selfless & loving Hubby, Pastor Michael T Westbrook...he is in hospital fighting pneumonia. ..he's sedated & getting excellent care...I will try to post updates daily... I am sooo of grateful for each of you! #‪#‎toughestdayyetGodstrengthened

February 29, 2016 'Thanks for your prayers, kind & loving words!!! Pastor Michael T Westbrook showing steady progress, but much prayer still needed. Sorry no visitors allowed yet... Pneumonia ain't no joke!'
March 1, 2016 Keep prayers coming for Pastor Michael T Westbrook! They're working! He still is not allowed visitors, however I've shared your blessed notes & prayers. He hears them in-between nonstop sleeping, which are helping him heal. Love you all sooo much! ’ 

Please pray for Gateway volunteer Rosemarie Eurell                                                                













Pray for Rosemarie Eurell, faithful Gateway volunteer. “Masses have been found in her liver” She is awaiting test results.

Please pray for Gateway clients Jey and Rechka Samithamby























Jey and his wife Reckha have been featured in recent Gateway Today newsletters.  
They have need of a reliable car so that he may travel the 3 ½ mile one way trip 
to his job. A vehicle has been identified for $2,000.  The registration has 
been provided, so please pray (and considering helping financially) 
toward the $2,000 goal

Jey has been walking or taking the bus for nearly a year. This has meant a 
3-4 hour travel schedule added to long hours working in a refrigerator 
unit at a local supermarket.. Both came from Sri Lanka in mid March 2015. 

Baby Jorja was born in late September. Rechka attends church weekly
while Jey is required to work Sundays (many hours, not much pay) 

Jey has an engineering background and has applied for a better job, 
but a vehicle is an essential.

 Great News from Gateway! ...