Wise Owls | Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 1-3pm at the Church: You may be unfamiliar with Wise Owls - we are a fellowship group consisting of: senior couples or singles, widows, retired or anyone who may have the Wednesday afternoon available. Whether you are new to Forestgate or have been here a long time, it's a great place to meet others. Currently we are meeting every three months, so our next gathering will be December 17 for our Christmas gathering & festivities. Mark your calendars and if you have any questions please contact Sharon Patterson at daisy82@usa.com.
The Session is happy to announce that the following members have agreed to serve on the Pastoral Search Committee: Dan Klute (chairman), Tony Burch, Erin Dutton, Matt Giesman, Connie Harrington, Cherlynn Moes, Mike Patterson. We are grateful for their commitment to the long hours of prayer and work ahead. We also want to thank the many members who expressed interest in the work of the committee, and we are encouraged by the care and investment that our members have in the future of Forestgate. Please pray for the Committee and their upcoming work as they search for qualified men to fill two positions: Assistant/Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Community Life, and Church Planting Resident. The Committee will begin their meetings soon.
The 2025-26 Sunday School year starts with Promotion Sunday this Sunday! For children and youth that's when they will go to their new classes as appropriate. For adults, there will be two classes from which to choose: "A Study of Romans 9-16" led by Dale Oderman in the sanctuary or "Foundations of Christian Theology" led by Stephen Sprague (and others) in the double classroom.
Lost & Found items from the church will be on a table in the foyer. Any items not picked up by this Sunday will be donated or thrown away.
Operation Christmas child is in need of seasonal workers for positions that include a wide variety of customer service positions - including team coaches, greeters, and floor coordinators. There are also a variety of warehouse positions - including dockworkers, quality/inventory control, class A CDL drivers and forklift drivers. The ideal candidates for these positions will have a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, align with the mission of Samaritan’s Purse, work well with volunteers, be flexible, and able to function well in a fast-paced environment.
Seasonal Employment (mid-November through mid-December) at the Operation Christmas Child facility in Englewood, CO
40+ hours per week, Monday – Saturday (Thanksgiving Day off)
Customer Service Team Member Job Description: Customer Service Team Member in Englewood, CO
Warehouse Team Member Job Description: Warehouse Team Member in Englewood, CO
Hourly pay rate of $20 per hour for Customer Service and Warehouse Workers
The joy of being part of a community of believers whose efforts are making a difference around the world
Welcome to Forestgate (W2F) New Members Class
WHEN: September 7 & 14, directly after 2nd service until 3:15 p.m.
WHY: Learn about membership or just come to find out more about what Forestgate is all about!
WHO: Anyone and everyone interested (Kids included!)
DETAILS: There will be lunch provided at the beginning, and coffee and snacks throughout. Childcare will also be available (for those 6 and under). Children 6+ can attend the class. RSVP HERE.
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!
Reclaiming Hope is an organization Forestgate supports whose mission is to support survivors coming out of human trafficking. On Friday, October 10, from 6pm-8pm, they will be hosting their annual fundraising dinner where they come together to financially support and “reflect on how we have walked with survivors and how we plan to continue to spread hope.” To register and find out more information, click HERE.
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. The same course will be offered at Forestgate starting in January. Contact Bruce or Connie Harrington for more information harrington.bruce@gmail.com.
This week at GriefShare, September 4—“Anger” Any adult who has experienced the death of a family member or friend is invited to attend the 13-week GriefShare support group Thursdays at 6:30 pm—you may join at any time in the cycle. Click HERE to register. Questions? Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly or email GriefShare@forestgate.org.
As the local missions team, we are excited to announce that our church will be hosting a Powered by Summit event on October 24–25. This special program offers tailored Christian apologetics and biblical worldview training designed to meet the specific needs of our congregation. Kasey Leander of Summit Ministries will speak to us on topics intended to equip those in attendance to engage with and preach Christ to their friends and neighbors. Please put the event on your calendar, think of friends to invite who may benefit, and be on the lookout for more details as the event approaches. Questions can be directed to josh.harstine@forestgate.org.
Ladies of Forestgate, we hope you can join us to celebrate Miranda Braden as she gets ready to welcome a baby girl! The baby shower is September 13, from 10am to 12pm at Becky Dossett’s house. Miranda is registered HERE. Please RSVP to Ava Madonia.
Wednesday Evening Men's Bible Study meets at 6:45 in the church library. Join us as we unpack the theological richness and warmth of the Heidelberg Catechism, using a Kevin DeYoung book as a guide. First published in 1563, the Heidelberg remains timeless for its clarity and heart-focus. Points of contact for any questions are Matt Giesman, Doug Lee, or Stephen Sprague.
