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.

L.I.F.T. (Ladies In Fellowship Together) Game Night: Our women’s ministry is having our spring Game Night on March 10, 7pm-9 pm in the double classrooms. Bring a friend an appetizer to share! There will be door prizes. Sign up HERE. Reach out to Debbie Young debyoung1957@gmail.com for questions.

New 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 March 8 and will be taught by Tony Burch.

If you have the gift of baking or simply enjoy buying sweet treats for others, RUF’s large group would love for you to consider sharing this blessing with the cadets in Falcon RUF. Click HERE for more info and to sign up.

Adult Easter Choir: Wednesday evening rehearsals are at 5:30pm. Sign up HERE. Previous choir members are encouraged to sign up! See Music Director Anna Saks for questions anna.saks@forestgate.org.
Palm Sunday Children's Choir PreK - Jr. High
We are meeting the last 15min of Sunday School (10:40-10:55am) from February 15-March 22, and singing in Palm Sunday services. No sign-up necessary.

Men’s Retreat | April 10-11 “God's Grace in Our Suffering”
Men, we hope you can join us for a Forestgate Spring Retreat at Quaker Ridge Camp in Woodland Park. Cost is $65 per man for the first 40 men to sign up via Breeze. After those slots are filled, the cost will be $130 per man. Scholarships are available to help with costs. Meals provided: Friday, dinner only. Saturday, Breakfast, and Lunch will be served. Sign up HERE. Questions? Reach out to Brandon Shannon or Chuck Young men@forestgate.org.

Faith Comes By Hearing oral bible translation project for the Twa of Bangweulu. There are envelopes located at the Missions Wall for placing donations for this project in the offering box at the back of the sanctuary. Donations made by check should have Missions: Faith Comes By Hearing or FCBH in the memo field. For online donations, please send an email to Dale Giebink, dale.giebink@forestgate.org, designating the amount for Faith Comes By Hearing. If you have any questions, see Dick Barthels.

New Members Class: Welcome to Forestgate Come and learn more about what Forestgate is all about or membership in our church, Sunday, March 1 & 8, after the 2nd service. Individual lunches will be provided. Anyone interested is welcomed, kids too! Childcare provided for children after lunch at 12:45pm, for those 6 yrs old and younger. Children 6+ can attend the class. RSVP HERE.

Next week at GriefShare, March 4 —“Fearful and Overwhelmed” 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.

Starting January 11 in partnership with Waypoint, Forestgate will be hosting a Financial Peace University course on Sundays from 3-5pm. Many Christians could benefit from the practical framework for getting out of debt, being clear in financial goals with oneself or with a spouse, and building wealth so that they can grow in generosity towards others. The first ten families to register will get the course membership for savings of over 60% of. Contact George Pollock (george.pollock@gmail.com) or Amy Pollock (amyjpollock@gmail.com) to sign up for this special discount while supplies last. Scholarship options are available as well.

Women’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study Spring 2026 will be “In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character” by Jen Wilkin. Books $7. We meet at 6:30pm in the double classroom. Please RSVP to Stephanie at Wednesdayeve@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. Register HERE. Contact Bruce or Connie Harrington for more information harrington.bruce@gmail.com.