“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
and into His courts with praise;
be thankful to Him, and bless His name.”
Psalm 100:4

This verse proclaims the goal of our ministry: to enter and lead others into the presence of God by uninhibited praise and lavish thanksgiving! The name Through the Gates is also the title of a song I wrote during the early years of my pastorate in Kalamazoo that expresses my vision for worship and renewal:

THROUGH THE GATES
(C) Ken Norberg 1985; commercial rights reserved; feel free to use it in public or private worship

With great celebration we come to Your throne
As new creations You've won for Your own
Our hearts and our voices in holy accord
We enter with joy through the gates of the Lord!

For merciful kindness, for marvelous light
For gracious forgiveness, for power and might
We praise You, Redeemer – like eagles we soar!
We enter with joy through the gates of the Lord!

We're Your chosen generation
Sent forth to shine with the light of Your Word
Your holy habitation
And we'll show forth Your praises till the nations have heard!

We come to Your table, partake of Your feast
Delight in Your presence, refreshed and released
We drink of Your blessing – Your Spirit outpoured
We enter with joy through the gates of the Lord!

Your life is abundant, Your mercy endures
Your truth liberates us, Your comfort assures
Our hearts are uplifted, our souls are restored
We enter with joy through the gates of the Lord!

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