Please Note:
- The Church office will be closed Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after.
- There is NO Sunday School on Sunday, November 30.

Congregational Announcement: The Session will be making a short congregational announcement today, Sunday, November 23rd at 10:45am (after Sunday School dismissal, before the 11am Worship Service starts). The Session will report on a matter concerning the discipline of a member. Because of the adult content, some parents may wish to excuse their children from hearing the announcement. We will provide a few minutes for dismissal of nonmembers and others at parental discretion. No action is required of the congregation. Start to finish, we expect the meeting to last not more than about 10 minutes. “Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” – Jude 24-25

Christmas Swap Party: THIS swap party is for CHRISTMAS and ONLY Christmas items on Saturday, December 13 from 9am-10:30am. You can come shop even if you don’t donate. Bring only Christmas items in great condition. You get to give, receive, and donate, all while enjoying some fellowship. Bring Christmas Sweaters, Christmas jewelry, scarves, décor, ornaments, puzzles, dishes, toys for kids in good condition, etc. don’t have to bring anything in order to shop. Items left over will be donated to a Life Network Thrift Store. Bring a treat to share if you would like, coffee is provided. Questions contact Connie Harrington connie.h.harrington@gmail.com

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!

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 finish up our study of Romans in Chapter 16 where Paul greets many friends and cites fellow workers along with giving some final guidance for their future.  

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.