Compassion Sunday: On April 19, Dale Oderman will give a biannual update on the ministry of Compassion International during the ministry moment at the beginning of each worship service. You will have an opportunity to begin sponsorship of a needy child somewhere in the world. You can also learn about volunteering your time at Compassion or scheduling a tour of its facilities and learning more about its ministry.

April 26 is our Volunteer Appreciation Sunday where we show gratitude for all the ways our volunteers faithfully contribute to the life of the church. 

Save the date! Summer Funner Theater VBS 2026 will be July 27-31. Registration link available soon for Big Top Cirque du Winifred. The circus is coming to town!

Two burgundy cloth Handicapped Reserved signs that hang on the back of the sanctuary chairs are missing. If you know where they are, please let Chuck Young or the office know. Thank you!

Colorado Christian University: Make this the year you earn a flexible, faith-based degree from Colorado Christian University! As a Forestgate Presbyterian Church member, you could receive up to a 20% tuition discount toward online classes at CCU. That's up to $11,000 in savings! Choose from over 100 degree program options. Most classes are only 5 weeks long, and every course is taught with a biblical worldview. A CCU representative will be on site at Forestgate on Sunday, April 12. Stop by their table in the lobby to learn more and even earn a $1,000 scholarship to help you get started.

We’ll be recognizing our Forestgate Graduates and their accomplishments on Sunday, May 17! 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 aria.rayes@forestgate.org by Friday, May 1, to be included and to arrange for your gift.

If you’re retired and looking for some mid-week fellowship, please consider joining us on Wednesday, April 15, 1pm at the church for a time of fellowship, snacks and games. Reach out to Sharon Patterson with questions! daisy82@usa.com

There will be a Visitor’s Lunch on Sunday, April 12, after the 11:00 service. It will be hosted by the Bereans Community Group, and we hope to see many visitors there!

Forestgate will be hosting Presbytery on April 22 and 23. Volunteers are needed for set-up, clean-up, and to act as Host/Hostess, keeping snacks and drinks stocked for attendees. Please contact Ministry Assistant, Chuck Young at chuck.young@forestgate.org by April 6 with interest and availability, or you can sign up HERE.

Aria Rayes will be stepping down as the Nursery Coordinator at the end of this month while remaining on staff as our Communications Coordinator. It has been her pleasure serving the families of Forestgate and their little ones. If you're interested in a part-time, paid position with our nursery ministry, please consider applying for this flexible role. Reach out to Aria at aria.rayes@forestgate.org if you're interested or have questions.

Adult Sunday School Class | Esther: Come explore with us the book of Esther, a story about a young Hebrew woman who was a slave in Persia, yet God exalted her to the highest position that a woman could hold to save her people from destruction. Jews today still celebrate her story in the festival of Purim. See how God works to save his people from an evil ruler whose pride and arrogance knew no bounds. This class will start this Sunday, March 8 and will be taught by Tony Burch.

Next week at GriefShare, April 15 —“Hope and Resilience” Any adult who has experienced the death of a family member or friend is invited to attend the 13-week GriefShare support group Wednesdays at 10 am—you may join at any time in the cycle. Click HERE to register. Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly or send an email to GriefShare@forestgate.org.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study: January 13 - April 28
We will meet in the double classroom for fellowship and the study will begin at 9:30am. Our book this spring will be “Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense” by Paul David Tripp. For more info or to register, please contact Pat at tuesdayam@forestgate.org. Books are $12 and will be available in December. We look forward to seeing you there!

Forestgate offers a DivorceCare support group for people seeking faith-based guidance on a recovery path after separation or divorce. The philosophy of this ministry is to provide a caring environment where people can come alongside others to help them find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. The next support group series will meet Sunday evenings at Forestgate from 6:00pm-8:00pm, starting January 11. We will NOT be meeting on Easter, and will resume and finish April 12. Register HERE. Contact Bruce or Connie Harrington for more information harrington.bruce@gmail.com.