With great pleasure, Forestgate announces that the "interim" position that Grace La Force held as our AV Tech Lead has been made permanent.  Grace fills a vital role ensuring our tech and sound run smoothly each week for those in attendance or worshiping online.  Please thank Grace for all she does to serve us when you have the opportunity.

Loss of a Spouse—Are you widowed? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? Others understand and have found ways to make it through. Please join us for this special event. Discover practical tips and insights for coping with the special circumstances involved with the death of a spouse. This can also be a springboard for the 13-week GriefShare support group that starts the next week. Hope is possible! Join us Saturday February 1, 2025 at 1pm. Click HERE to register. Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke or send an email to GriefShare@forestgate.org.
New 13-week Grief Support Group starting GriefShare is a 13-week grief support group that focuses on helping people who are dealing with a loved one’s death. Each weekly video session features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories, followed by small group discussion about the topics presented. Each person receives a participant guide with valuable exercises, journaling, tools, and articles for dealing with the daily challenges of grief. At each GriefShare session you will find encouragement and help in grieving the death of your loved one. No matter the cause of your loved one’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You'll learn how to recognize the symptoms of being stuck in grief and how to cope with the emotions that come when grieving a death. You will learn valuable information on facing life situations, and you’ll gain renewed hope for the future. These sessions are open to any adult, regardless of whether your experience is recent or in the past, and will be held each week on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm beginning February 5, 2025 here at Forestgate in the Double Classroom. Click HERE to register. Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke or send an email to GriefShare@forestgate.org.

Lost and found items from the church will be on a table in the foyer for next two weeks. Any items not picked up will be donated or thrown away.  

Save the Date! Welcome to Forestgate New Members Class is happening Mar 2 & 9, 12:15pm-3:15pm. Lunch and childcare will be provided (2 months to 6 yrs old). 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! Sign up HERE.

This community group is for retirees looking for mid-week fellowship. We are meeting this Wednesday at the church for snacks, fellowship and good conversation. We love hosting visitors, so please join us! Questions? Contact Sharon at daisy82@usa.com.

Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study will begin January 21st for the spring semester! We meet at 9 a.m. for fellowship and the study begins at 9:30 a.m. We will be working through Matthew by Drew Hunter and J. I. Packer. Childcare is provided. Email Rebecca at TuesdayAM@forestgate.org to register. Books will be available for purchase in January.

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study: For this spring semester, we will be studying the book of Hosea from PCA women’s ministry. This includes an 8-week video series with homework. Our kick off potluck is Wednesday, January 8 and we finish by March 12. We will meet in the double classroom from 6:30-8:30pm. Books are $15. Questions? Contact Stephanie at thechons@sbcglobal.net.

Events Coordinator: We are looking for someone to take over as the Event Coordinator. The EC is in charge of Forestgate’s building use coordination for both church scheduling but also weddings, funerals, and other outside events, allowing our building to be enjoyed by many. You can submit an application HERE.

AV Tech Lead: This paid role oversees audio and video operations during Sunday service(s) and for scheduled special events and the volunteer Audio Video Equipment Technician (AVE Tech) team members. Find out more information and apply for this part time position HERE. 

New Adult Sunday School Class | Nov 24- Feb 23 We hope you will join us during the 10am Sunday School hour for a 12-week study on Authority, Submission, Leadership, and Love. Stephen Sprague will lead us in a discussion on this topic from a Christian worldview as we consider the following questions: How does our culture think and speak about this topic differently from the Bible? Is authority and submission a necessary consequence of the Fall? Is it God’s good gift for the flourishing of mankind? Where has the Bible instituted authority and to what extent and for what purpose? What are the limits of authority? What are the limits of submission?

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.

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.