Ladies, come celebrate the season with fellowship, food, and fun at our annual Women’s Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 12, in the Narthex. To RSVP, either sign up to bring a dish to share or help with setup/cleanup here, or contact Rachel Smith at womensevents@forestgate.org.

We also need a few more women who are willing to serve as a table decorator/hostess. If creating a beautiful space that welcomes others is your thing, sign up here

We are partnering with the El Paso County Department of Human Services and their Christmas for Kids project again this Christmas season—November 8 through December 6. We ask that gifts be returned ONLY Sunday December 6 from 8 am-12 pm. Should that not work for you, please email us at cfk@foresgate.org. To volunteer visit our page.

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One more week to get your Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to Forestgate - the final day for collection is November 15!  Please bring your completed boxes to church by then.  FMI, check out the website: samaritanspurse.org/occ or contact Melissa Klute.  Fill a shoebox, and bless a child with the Gospel!

It’s a tradition here at Forestgate, that we share the advent season with those who attend Forestgate. If you're interested in reading scripture and lighting the Advent candle at the beginning of the service during Advent, anyone is welcome to

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We will meet Saturday, November 7, at 9:30 am. Contact Marilyn McGee at rmkmcgee@msn.com for more information about where the club will meet and what we are reading this month.

Join us for an evening of fun games and good fellowship on Monday, November 9, from 6:00-8:00PM in the Double Classroom. Bring an appetizer to share, and please RSVP to womensevents@forestgate.org.

Weather permitting, asphalt repairs and restriping will take place in the church parking lot November 16-18. The lot will be closed on Monday, November 16, and again on Wednesday, November 18, until late afternoon while restriping is completed. On Tuesday, November 17, limited parking will be available on the west side of the lot from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Those attending the Women's Bible Study are encouraged to avoid using the lot if possible. All work is expected to be completed before Wednesday evening activities. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements to our parking lot.

The session is accepting nominations for church officers through Sunday, December 13. Below is the page for information about the qualifications which are also mentioned in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1:5-9.

Church Officers Info

Men, join us on November 14 for prayer, fellowship and food. Josh Drake will be speaking and the topic will be Christian's relationship with government.

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Swordfighters and the Coffee Ministry presents the....Advent Chili Cookoff! Saturday, November 14, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Dinner, fellowship, singing, and inspiration to daily remember and celebrate the preciousness of Christ's birth! Register below to bring your chili for scrupulous taste-testing with esteemed judges and/or sides, dessert, chips, etc. Questions? Reach out to Lisa Brandt, her info is on Breeze.

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Our church planting resident, Will McKee, has started a newsletter to provide updates on the progress of the new church he will be planting! Read more and subscribe to the newsletter by visiting https://monumentpcachurchplant.substack.com/