The Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study will be May 28th - July 23rd! We meet at 9 a.m. for fellowship and the study begins at 9:30 a.m. We will be watching a video series called Everyday Theology by Mary Wiley. Childcare is provided. There is no cost or homework, however, for those wishing to do further study, the study guide for adults and teens can be purchased at Amazon or Lifeway. RSVP HERE.
Walk for Life 2024: You can make a difference for local moms this Mother’s Day! Join us to participate in Life Network’s Annual Walk for Life on Saturday, June 1. This event provides funds for the ministry of Life Network and the Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center, empowering moms facing unplanned pregnancies and supporting them in their motherhood. Visit www.WalkForLife.com to register and build your easy online fundraising page or see Paula Randall for more information (paula_p_randall@msn.com).
Sunday, May 12 will be Compassion Sunday at Forestgate. At the beginning of each service, we will have a short update on the ministry of sponsoring poor children through Compassion International, and there will be an opportunity to sign up to be a monthly sponsor of a child in any of 29 countries where Compassion works.
VBS 2024 July 8-12, 9am-12pm The VBS Summer Funner registration is now open! If you have any questions, reach out to Mindy Mitchell at summerfunnertheater@gmail.com. Promo Codes for Kindergarten-6th grade: FPCCHILD, Teens: FPCTEEN. We hope to see you there! Register HERE.
Forestgate has a partnership with CCU that offers our members a 20% tuition discount for online undergraduate and 10% tuition discount for online graduate degrees designed specifically for busy adults. This discount could save you up to $11,000 on tuition! At CCU, you can earn a top-tier, accredited degree that’s based on biblical values. You can take advantage of this great opportunity by visiting ccu.edu where you can submit your information to connect with a CCU enrollment counselor. Cultivate your mind without compromising your heart with CCU.
We’ll be recognizing our Forestgate Graduates and their accomplishments on Sunday, May 19! If you are graduating with a high school, college or graduate diploma this year, please send info about 1) where you’re graduating from 2) your future plans, and 3) your photo to Aria Rayes at CC@forestgate.org by Friday, May 3 to be included and to arrange for your gift.
We are looking for a permanent or interim paid coordinator to replace of our current Nursery Coordinator once she leaves for summer. The nursery is also in need of individuals who can serve either in a monthly rotation. If you're interested in helping in either way, please contact Amy Negaard, or apply HERE.
Welcome to Forestgate New Members Class is now happening April 28 & May 5 after the 2nd service until 3:15pm. Lunch and childcare will be provided (2 mos-6 yr). If you’re interested in learning more about who we are at Forestgate, what we believe, and the process involved with becoming members, this class is for you! RSVP HERE.
You are invited to join the Engagement Ministry Team in our work to advance Forestgate’s hospitality and evangelism ministry. If you are interested in these things, please buy a copy of Rosaria Butterfield’s book, The Gospel Comes with a Housekey, at the subsidized cost of $10. Read it and join us for a book discussion this spring. Books and further information available near the coffee bar.
Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study: Completed and will resume again this summer.
Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study | January-April: Completed and will resume in September.
The study is for dads with teens in mind as we encourage you to join your teen at 6:30pm, for fellowship with the youth group before they and us get started at 6:45 pm. We will be studying the book of Jude using Miguel Nimez’ study in the “For You” study series. We will invest 8 weeks in the study. Ch Doug Hess, TE Doug Lee and Pastor Matt Giesman will be leading the study.
Friday Morning Men's Bible Study is meeting on Fridays, 6:45am at the church. They are studying the book of Ephesians and warmly welcome other men to join them.