Gateway Summer Schedule

MOVING TO 1 SERVICE AT OUR GATEWAY CONGREGATION

We have some big news for the summer that we want to share so that you can be in the know. Beginning the first weekend of June, on Sunday the 4th, in preparation for moving into our new, larger facility in a few months, we’ve decided to consolidate to 1 singular weekend service at 10am on Sunday mornings at our Gateway congregation.

This will enable us our Gateway staff to prepare the volunteer teams of our various ministries and begin our scheduling rhythms in order to make the transition to that new facility.

We think this move to one weekend service will also help catalyze what God is doing in midst of that congregation as we all are able to gather as a church family together.

Again, this begins on June 4th and then immediately following that 10am service we will share a BBQ lunch together!

Sports Camp Volunteers

Interested in volunteering at Sports Camp?! Come make a gospel difference in the lives of 800 kids! All the details are located here at our registration page.

Spiritual Warfare

During the month of May, Recovery will be walking through the idea of “Spiritual Warfare” and what the Bible says we are called to as Christians in this journey.

On Thursday, May 4th, we will discuss our spiritual reality as a part of God’s larger story and we will culminate this series in a time of prayer and worship on May 25th.

Join us at 7pm on Thursday nights at at the University Campus and be encouraged and strengthened in this community of help, healing and hope. If you have any questions please email us at Recovery@summitlife.com.

Membership Class

At Summit Church we practice covenant membership. In covenant membership, the church and the individual link arms, to live as light in the midst of a dark world. In this relationship, the church member is cared for, protected, and commissioned by the church. In turn, the church body is strengthened by its members who embrace and live out the mission of the church.

Church membership is a declaration to the world of what it looks like for individuals to live faithfully in the midst of a Gospel-centered community, and what it looks like for a Gospel-centered community to care faithfully for each individual.

Our next Membership Classes are being held:

UNV - April 30th - contact Ashlyn@summitlife.com

NAP - May 7th - contact Wendy@summitlife.com

GTW - May 20th - contact Bethany@summitlife.com

Good Friday 2017

You're invited to join us for a special reflective service as we fix our gaze on Calvary and on the death of God's own Son, Jesus Christ.

6:30pm at all campuses.

Easter Service Times and Info

You're invited to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior at one of our special Easter worship services on April 15th and 16th!

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University Campus  (next to fgcu)

19601 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy,
Fort Myers, FL 33912

Saturday / 5pm & 6:30pm
Sunday / 8:30am, 10am & 11:30am

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Gateway Campus

12600 Corporate Lakes Drive #6,
Fort Myers, FL 33913

Sunday / 9am & 11am

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Naples Campus

Barron Collier High School
5600 Cougar Drive,
Naples, FL 34109

Sunday / 9am & 11am

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Also, you're invited to join us for a special reflective service on Good Friday at 6:30pm at all campuses.

Sports Camp - Save the date

REGISTRATION FOR CAMP WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1ST!

New this year: Choose your week! (Both camps are identical)

WHEN: June 12th-16th or June 19th - 23rd  |  9am-12:30pm

WHERE: University Campus - 19601 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, Fort Myers, FL

WHO: For kids who will be entering grades K - 6th for 2017/2018 year. 

COST: $45 Per child

Each day consists of sports, large-group rallies, huddle groups and snacks. There are multiple sports to choose from and campers participate in one sport for the entire camp. We will provide bus transportation from our Naples office during the second week (June 19-23) of camp for kids from the Naples area. 

BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED!

Registration will be open: April 1st-May 15th.

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REGISTER HERE

2017 Short Term Trips

We're excited to see the mission of God spread beyond the four walls of Summit and into our community and world. And one of those ways is through our Short-term mission trips this year. To find out more about any of these trips, send us an email or fill out an application!

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 Dominican Republic with Love Serves Int’l

Date: June 24 – July 1

Type of Trip:  Construction

Approx. Cost:  $1,300

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Family Trip to Haiti with Mission of Hope

Date: July 15 – July 19

Type of Trip:  Construction/Outreach

Approx. Cost:  TBD

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Haiti with Mission of Hope                                           

Date: October 21-28                                           

Type of Trip: Construction/Medical/Outreach             

Approx. Cost: $1,100

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Puebla, Mexico with Living Hope International

Date:  Fall 2017

Type of Trip: Construction/Outreach

Approx. Cost:  $1,400

Women's Ministry - New Studies

Our University Campus is launching a new study on Thursday, March 16th.

We will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30am - 11:30am downstairs in the Multipurpose Room. 

We will begin a new 8 week series; All Things New, a workbook study on 2 Corinthians. Over 8 sessions, Kelly Minter will lead us through the letter of 2 Corinthians, exploring the anchoring truths of bearing treasures in jars of clay, meeting Christ through a pressing thorn, opening wide your heart in the midst of hurtful relationships, and what it means to embrace the lost and lonely as ministers of the new covenant.

Each of us has a message to proclaim and live by: Because of Jesus the old has gone, the new has come. Workbooks available at the study for $15.

Thank you for helping us prepare by registering for this study.

Also, childcare is available, but please make sure to register your child so we can plan a safe and loving environment.

For more information, please email Stephanie Neis at stephanie@summitlife.com.

IF:Gathering Simulcast

WOMEN'S TWO-DAY IF:GATHERING SIMULCAST.

 IF:Gathering is a national women’s ministry that puts on a conference in Austin, TX and is simulcast to gatherings around the world. Their aim is to equip women within their local setting to live out what God has called them to.

We’ll be hosting sessions Friday, March 24th from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, March 25th from 10:00am-2:30pm at the Naples Multi-Purpose Facility, located at 2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Building 300.

For more information, email Wendy Caudill at wendy@summitlife.com or sign up at ifgathering2017.eventbrite.com.

Worship Night

Sunday, March 5th, we're having a worship night at our UNV Campus at 6pm. Childcare for pre-school aged children is provided. Hope to see you there!

Forum on Human Trafficking

We see it on the news and read about it on social media…the issue of human trafficking has become not just a growing concern but an unavoidable conversation. The state of Florida in general and this area of SWFL in particular is a geographical region that is especially affected with recent reports stating that human trafficking has increased by over 50% in the past year.

The growing statistics leave us all wondering what we can do? How can we help? What would it look like for the church to more actively and intentionally engage in the fight for the lives and protection of vulnerable people? How can the church lead the way in rescuing victims? What would it look like for the church in SWFL to rise up and not just make a dent in the industry, but eradicate it altogether? How can we strategically assist ministries that are already working hard to end this travesty?

Come join us at a Forum on February 26th as we discuss these kinds of questions. Find out what exactly trafficking is, what is being done to stop it, and how the church can engage in standing up against it.

We will have our ministry partners Wings of Shelter and Porchlight with us to educate, equip and present opportunities with which we can engage in as the church of Jesus.

Come and learn how we can lead the way in bringing Christ’s light and redemption to the darkness.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH AT 6PM

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS - 19601 BEN HILL GRIFFIN PARKWAY

Financial Peace Class

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We saw such great success from our last Financial Peace University class that we will be offering another class, beginning January 24th and held at our Gateway Campus.

We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) teaches God's ways of handling money. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and much more! 

If you are interested in this class, please visit this website to register: fpu.com/1032286.

For more information, please email Craig Leist at craigleist@gmail.com. Childcare will be provided.

New Year's Day

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Happy New Year! All of our Sunday services will take place as usual on January 1st. However, there will be NO Saturday night service at our University Campus on December 31st.

Go Love

At the start of every year, Summit Student Ministries goes away for a long weekend for intentional discipleship training. This retreat away from home has become known as GO/LOVE. With an emphasis on passionately pursuing God and growing relationally with their peers, the students who attend GO/LOVE this year will be challenged to live out a life that glorifies God.

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DETAILS

Depart from our University Campus at 5pm on Friday, Jan. 13th (19601 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy Ft. Myers 33913)

Travel by bus to Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center

Return to Summit Church 12pm Sunday, Jan. 15th

Cost $99

All meals are provided. Students do not need to bring extra money.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
 

You might not think two nights away from home would be enough time for a teenager to be affected and moved to live a gospel-centered life. However, many of the students who attended in past years, have caught the vision and left GO/LOVE excited to share with their friends and family all that God had taught them.

GO/LOVE has become an exciting retreat that students look forward to each and every year. It’s a time where our middle and high school students can get away and unplug and seek the Father and His desire for their lives. GO/LOVE is a trip that comes and goes in the blink of an eye, but it stays with you for a lifetime.

Christmas Eve Services

We're excited to celebrate the arrival of Jesus our Savior with you on Christmas Eve! The times and locations of our services are as follows and childcare is provided.

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UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

When: 4pm and 5:45pm (arrive early as seating is limited)

Location: 19601 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Next to FGCU)

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NAPLES CAMPUS

When: 5pm 

Location: Barron Collier High School - 5600 Cougar Drive, Naples FL, 34109

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GATEWAY CAMPUS

When: 4pm and 5:45pm

Location: 12600 Corporate Lakes Drive, Suite 6, Fort Myers, FL 33913 (Next to Gartner)

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* There will be no Sunday Services on Christmas Day. If you have any more questions give us a call at 239-947-7070

December Baptisms

We're holding baptism services on December 4th. If you're interested in following Christ by being baptized, talk with your campus Pastor or fill out our application online.

Fall Back

Don't forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night! (November 5th) Enjoy the extra rest!

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Event

We love all of the volunteers who serve so faithfully at Summit! And we want to show our appreciation by inviting you to a game-show themed, fun-filled evening of prizes, glamour and appreciation. Our staff will be participating in Summit Squares (i.e. Hollywood Squares) answering questions and poking a little fun at ourselves for your amusement. This event is for ALL volunteers in any ministry, at any campus. Don’t miss this fun night of fellowship! We can’t wait to show our appreciation to you for all you do to move the mission of God forward here at Summit Church.

DATE AND TIME

Fri, November 18, 2016
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

LOCATION

19601 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33913

Every Child Initiative Worship Night

The Every Child Initiative worship night is a special service that we hold annually on Orphan Sunday. Each year we like to set this evening aside in order to worship God through celebrating Him and all of the work He has done, is doing, and will continue to do in the lives of vulnerable children through His faithful church body.

WHEN: Sunday, November 13th at 6pm

WHERE: University Campus

Childcare provided.

For more information please visit www.everychildswfl.com