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.

Ladies Watercolor Classes are happening Thursday, September 25 from 10:30-2:30pm, and Saturday September 27, 10:30-2:30pm. Cost is $40 per class. September 25 class RSVP HERE. September 27 class RSVP HERE.

Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study: Studying None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us by Jen Wilkin. Books $7. First Meeting Kick-off  Potluck on September 3rd. Meeting in double classroom 6:30-8:30pm. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Stephanie at Wednesdayeve@forestgate.

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.

Our Friday Men’s Bible Study is currently studying Philippians. We meet in the double classroom every Friday at 6:45am for fellowship, 7-8:15am study.