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

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 THIS Sunday. Stop by their table in the lobby to learn more and even earn a $1,000 scholarship to help you get started.

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.

Swordfighters and the Coffee Ministry presents the....Advent Chili Cookoff!
Sunday, November 16, 5pm-8pm
Dinner, fellowship, singing, and inspiration to daily remember and celebrate the preciousness of Christ's birth! Register HERE to bring your chili for scrupulous taste-testing with esteemed judges -and/or- Sides, dessert, chips, etc. Questions? Reach out to Lisa Brandt at lisabrandtcolorado@gmail.com.

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. 

Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child boxes are due this Sunday, November 16! FMI see samaritanspurse.org or contact Melissa Klute:  melissa@klute.org. Do a shoebox, bless a child, spread the Gospel!

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, starting September 7 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.