Men’s Retreat Save the Date: Men of Forestgate, we hope you will mark your calendars for our annual men’s retreat happening at Quaker Ridge Camp in Woodland Park on April 10-11. More details to follow. For questions, reach out to Brandon Shannon or Chuck Young.
Winter Swap Party: Ladies, come to an afternoon Winter-themed Swap Party on Saturday February 21 from 1-3pm. No need to bring anything in order to take anything home. Any amount can be brought in and any amount can be taken home. Remaining items will be taken to a Life Network Thrift Store. We will swap cozy, women’s items only: sweaters (sweatshirts or hoodies), scarves, hats, mittens and gloves can also be included. We will also swap MUGS or other COZY kitchen items. Books and puzzles will continue to be items swapped at every party, so bring those too. Bring a treat to share if you would like. Tea will be provided. For questions, contact Connie Harrington at Connie.h.harrington@gmail.com.
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.
We would like to invite visitors to a luncheon on February 1 after the 11am service! Come enjoy a meal with one of our community groups and learn more about our church and members. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Loss of a Spouse—Are you widowed? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear: dread, loneliness, brain fog, uncertainty. Others understand and have found ways to make it through. Please join us and discover practical tips and insights for coping with the special circumstances involved with the death of a spouse. Hope is possible! Join us Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 10am (click HERE to register) Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly 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 the death of a family member or friend using a weekly video seminar, small-group discussion, and participant guide format. At each GriefShare session you will find encouragement and help in grieving the death of your loved one. These sessions are open to any adult regardless of whether your experience is recent or in the past and will be held Wednesdays from 10am-12pm beginning February 4th here at Forestgate in the Double Classroom. Click HERE to register. Questions? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly or email 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.