Almost a year ago, the concept of this potential marriage between our two churches began to surface. The questions and conversations were never about one church rescuing or taking over another church, but could we be better together for the sake of God's Kingdom? Could we impact CFalls with the gospel more effectively together? Could we have a greater impact in the Valley and Montana together? Could we become a stronger more unified church together? Yes, we knew changes would happen for both of our church families, but the desire was for us to become something new as we might enter into this marriage. We want to keep our eyes fixed on impacting God's Kingdom.  After much prayer and conversations, we believe the marriage of these two churches into one new church will allow us to be more effective in our own spiritual maturity as well as to reach and serve the needs of Columbia Falls and beyond with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Below you will find our final stages in this process and the next steps that need to take place as we seek to marry our two churches.  You can find other information regarding our marriage here.

 

• August 27 - Present the proposed name change, proposed constitution and bylaws, and proposed church covenant and beliefs

  • ​10:15 am - Joint Gathering @ North Valley's Building​

• September 3

  • 10:15 am - Joint Gathering @ North Valley's Building

  • 11:45 am - Questions & Answer Opportunity #1 in Fellowship Hall  

• ​September 6

  • ​​6:00 pm - Question & Answer Opportunity #2 in Fellowship Hall

• ​​September 10 - Vote without discussion for the proposed marriage

  • ​​10:15 am - Gateway will worship @ CFalls Senior Center

  • ​10:15 am - NVBC will worship @ their building

  • ​5:00 pm - Following affirmative vote, our new church family will gather for prayer and fellowship