Join us for a Christmas Carol sing-along on Saturday, December 20 from 7-8 pm at Forestgate! We will sing classics like Joy to the World, Deck the Halls and Silent Night. It will be a fun evening getting us all into the Christmas spirit. Children are invited to sing with their parents. There will be refreshments, hot chocolate and other goodies. RSVP HERE. See Tony Burch for questions.

Ladies Christmas Tea: Save the Date! Saturday, December 6, 9:30am-12pm
Potluck Sign Up: Click HERE
Table Decorator/Hostess/Cleaning Team Sign Up: Click HERE

Thanksgiving Eve Service | November 26, 6:30pm: Please plan to join us on Wednesday, November 26, for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Service. This is always a special time of singing hymns of Thanksgiving and hearing from the congregation about what the Lord has done in their lives over the past year. We hope you'll join us for a Pie Social after the Thanksgiving Eve service. There will be plenty of pies and cream for everyone! If you plan to bring your favorite pie to share, please let us know HERE.

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life!
We are partnering with the El Paso County Department of Human Services and their Christmas for Kids project again this Christmas season—starting THIS Sunday, November 9th through December 7th. We ask that gifts be returned ONLY Sunday December 7th from 8 am-12 pm. Should that not work for you, please email us to make alternate arrangements. Questions? Email cfk@foresgate.org

Attendance: We have a really good problem - we are running out of room at the 8:30 service, and we could use your help! If you have the flexibility to attend the 11:00 service, please do so. This small change would leave room at our 8:30 service for visitors and newcomers to feel welcomed.

Nominations for Church Officers: The session is accepting nominations for church officers through Sunday, December 14. Click HERE to read more about the qualifications which are also mentioned in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1:5-9. 

Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study: We are currently studying the book of Philippians, the apostle Paul's letter of encouragement and instruction to the church at Philippi. As a fellowship of men in need of His daily grace, we go slowly through His Word, seeking to understand what the Lord is saying and how it applies to our everyday lives. "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine." (John 8:31)

Adult Sunday School Class on Romans: This Sunday, we begin looking at the closing part of Romans as Paul shares some personal encouragement to the church along with some of his future plans. Next week we will conclude our study in Romans 16.

We are having another Christmas Choir this year! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Sign up HERE. Questions? See Music Director Anna Saks anna.saks@forestgate.org.

Sep 23 - Nov 18: We meet in the double classroom at 9am. for fellowship & the study begins at 9:30am. We will be studying “No Empty Word: Relentless Pursuit, a Study on Hosea” by Paula Miles. For more info or to register, please contact Pat at TuesdayAM@forestgate.org. Books are $15 & will be available in September. Childcare is provided; please let us know when you RSVP that you’ll need it & for how many children. We look forward to seeing you there!

Forestgate is partnering with Village Seven Presbyterian Church to offer DivorceCare support groups for people seeking faith-based guidance on a recovery path after separation or divorce. The philosophy of ministry is for caring people to come alongside, to help people find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. This 13-week, video-based program will provide helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and provide practical tools for decision-making. Groups meet Sunday evenings 5:30-7:30, September 7-December 14 at Village Seven. Register HERE. The same course will be offered at Forestgate starting in January. Contact Bruce or Connie Harrington for more information harrington.bruce@gmail.com.

Surviving the Holidays — Grief is just harder, more challenging around the holidays. Like a trusted guide, a 2-hour Surviving the Holidays event will prepare you to navigate the season’s changes. Learn how to deal with those challenges with practical ideas and helpful strategies for coping and gain insight into what to expect and how to go on. Join us Thursday December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm (click HERE to register). Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke Bruce Beyerly or email GriefShare@forestgate.org.

The Wednesday Night Men's Bible Study is open to all men but encourages young fathers to drop off their teens at youth group and share the evening with other "Men of Forestgate" at the church from 6:45pm-8 pm. We just finished studying the Heidelberg Catechism, and have started reading “Love Came Down at Christmas” by Sinclair Ferguson.

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study: Studying None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin. Books $7. We meet in the double classroom from 6:30-8:30pm. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Stephanie at Wednesdayeve@forestgate.