Lifegate Missions

Your comfort zone was never the mission. 🌎

“Go and make disciples of all nations.”
— Matthew 28:19

Maybe your next yes starts here.

Day 4 — Community Day 💙

This was pitched to us as a “low-key” block party at the apartment complex down the street.

It truly didn’t take much to put together: games and tents the church already had, donated face paint and balloons, a giant speaker, and only about 400 hot dogs. 😂

But it turned out to be so much more than a party.

In a community that is often overlooked - especially the children - this simple afternoon reminded them that they are seen, cared for, and valued. The kids got to run around, laugh, play, and just be kids. Even the parents joined in and smiled as they watched their little ones light up.

And after all the fun and games, our friends from El Buen Pastor shared the Word and the love of Jesus with the community.







More than 12 children and adults gave their lives to Jesus that afternoon. 🙌🏼

Sometimes missions looks like building something. Sometimes it looks like a hot dog, a balloon animal, and a place to feel like you belong.

🌎 2027 MISSIONS ARE HERE!

God is inviting us to go, serve, and love beyond the walls of Lifegate Church. Next year, we’re heading to Belize in April and Guatemala in June! We’d love for you to prayerfully consider being part of what God is doing.

Join us for our 2027 Trip Interest Meeting to learn more, ask questions, and discover how you can make an eternal impact.

📅 Sunday, September 20th
⏰ After 2nd Service
📍 LifeKids Auditorium

Come find your place in the mission. GO. SERVE. LOVE.

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Day 3 in KC — Building for what’s ahead. 🔨

On Day 3, we helped build a security fence around the new Reach KC church building. Lots of digging, drilling, hauling, measuring, concrete—and a whole lot of hard work.

Missions doesn’t always look like a meal or a conversation. Sometimes it looks like showing up, putting your hands to work, and meeting a practical need in the community.

It was especially meaningful to work alongside former LG Missions leader, Forrest Taft, who now calls KC home and is part of the Reach KC community.

And after a long day of work, another member of the Reach KC tribe who loaned us power tools surprised us with ice cream.

We came to serve—and found ourselves being served, too.

Day 2 | Kansas City 🤍

Day 2 took us to Nourish KC, where we had the privilege of serving alongside a ministry working to provide food, dignity, and a place of welcome for people experiencing food insecurity.

Our team sorted through food donated by local retailers, stocked the food pantry, and prepared and served a hot lunch. We served meals directly to the tables, creating opportunities not only to meet a practical need, but to sit with people, hear their stories, pray with them, and remind them that they are seen and valued.

That evening, we prepared and served dinner to the men living in the Reach Homes.

And this was more than a meal.

We had the privilege of hearing their stories and listening to testimonies of redemption, restoration, healing, second chances, and new opportunities. Stories that made it impossible to miss the fingerprints of God — taking broken pieces and bringing hope, purpose, and restoration.

Two meals. Two ministries. Countless reminders that the Kingdom of God is built through ordinary acts of service, genuine connection, and people willing to say yes.

Day 1 in Kansas City 🤍

Our first full day in Kansas City started with something simple: Sunday church at Reach KC. And somehow, “going to church” doesn’t quite capture what it felt like to be there.

We worshiped together in the original church building, surrounded by people who were strangers when we walked in—but didn’t feel like strangers for long.

There were hugs.
There was loud, wholehearted praise.
There were testimonies being shared right there in the pews with people we had just met.
There was laughter, conversation, and a genuine sense of “you’re family here.”

After service, we gathered in the fellowship hall for an incredible BBQ lunch, sharing a table with both old friends and brand-new ones. And somewhere between the food, stories, and fellowship, it became really clear that this trip was never just about what we were going to do in Kansas City. It was about the people God was going to connect us to.

Then we got a sneak peek at the new Reach KC building—a glimpse of what God is continuing to build through this church and this community. 🙌

Different people. Different voices. Same Savior.

We came to Kansas City ready to serve, but on our very first day, we were reminded that the body of Christ has a beautiful way of making you feel at home—even miles from your own.

And this was only Day 1. ❤️

Kansas City bound! 🚙 Please pray for the Lifegate team as we head to Kansas City, MO for a week of serving alongside the Reach KC community. We’re excited to see what God does through this trip!

Dinner plans = handled ✔️
Impacting lives in Kansas City = also ✔️

Make it a win-win and join us May 6th at Jason’s Deli in Burleson (5pm-9pm)
Use code FUND20 or show this flyer and 20% of your meal supports our 2026 mission trip!

Bring a friend, bring your appetite, and be part of what God is doing 🙌

During our time in Burundi, our team had the opportunity to help transform an empty classroom at Burundi Dream Academy into a fully functioning library.

From painting murals to building shelves and filling the space with books, this room quickly became a place designed for learning, creativity, and growth.

Today, students have access to resources that support their education and create new opportunities for exploration and discovery.

We’re grateful for the students, teachers, and community who welcomed us—and for each of you whose generosity helped make this possible.