Think with me.... While being on a
school field trip or family vacation or at some point in
time, you've visited a monument. Whether it be a
monument to the Mouse (Disney) or a President of the
United States, you seemingly always walk on people's
names. This has always intrigued me and has always made
me stop and read. Who are these people? Where do they
live? And why give money to this place? For a moment, I
reflect, realizing that they deemed this place important
enough to give. Some thought this place even necessary.
They have not given so their names could be on a brick
or paver, because most people don't stop and read. Many
walk past to enjoy what the names on the ground
sacrificially gave to.
However, without the names on the
ground, the monument would not be as beautiful or as
awe-inspiring. Here at Gateway, you have a chance to be
one of those names on the ground. The monument is a
testimony, not of a Mouse or a President, but of our
Lord, our Savior, Jesus Christ. No, not every individual
will read the names on the bricks, but every individual
who walks through the doors will benefit because of the
names on the bricks.
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