Women’s Ministry Coffee and Quiche: Please join us on Saturday, June 27, 10am-12pm. We will have a special guest, Abby Leonard, come and speak about a very dear local organization that she will be representing- Reclaiming Hope. Reclaiming Hope cares for survivors of sex trafficking at the point of recovery, during restoration and reintegration by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. To sign up for this event, click HERE.

Jesse Rogers joins us as our new Communications Coordinator. We are excited to have him on the team!

Tuesday Morning Bible Study | June 16-July 21: This summer we will be using the six week video series by Paul Tripp called “Women Helping Women.” We will meet in the double classroom from 9am-11 am. Childcare to be determined. Stay tuned! Register at tuesdayam@forestgate.org.

All Church Workday, June 13, 8am: Men and women of Forestgate, WE NEED YOU! Not only for the great fellowship, but also for your help cleaning and repairing our beautiful building grounds. Teens and almost-teens (12+) who want to help, come! We'll start with a "tailgate" breakfast (coffee, yogurts, and yummies), then divide up the tasks. Please wear yard work attire. RSVP HERE.

Volunteers Needed | Stories From Genesis Adult volunteers are needed for the combined children's summer Sunday School class. We will be studying twelve foundational stories from the book of Genesis. Contact Rebecca Coffman rebeccagcoffman@gmail.com for more information and to volunteer.

Thunderbirds Event Cancellation: Due to various personnel and other practical difficulties the Engagement Team will not be hosting a watch party for the Thunderbirds this year. However, we would encourage you to still come out to the church on Thursday May, 28th around 11:00am (the show's timing is dependent on the ceremony length and cannot be known with precision) to watch the Thunderbirds. Bring your own snacks or lunch, chairs, yard games, and invite your friends. Lord willing, we'll resume our typical Thunderbirds watch party in 2027.

Eagle Scout Project | Kenny McFarland:
What: Installing a GaGa Ball Pit as an addition to the church playground
Who: 2-4 Scouts from Troop 70, 2-3 Adult leaders from Troop 70
When: Throughout the month of May
Where: Just outside of the playground fence east of the building
How: Donations from the congregation of Forestgate are what make this possible!
How can I donate:
1. Credit/Debit card payment (scan QR code) [recommended method]
2. Cash (in envelope, labeled “Eagle Project – Kenny McFarland
3. Check (written out to John and Diane McFarland)

Kenny will be in the foyer accepting donations on May 3. Call/text to ask questions or to request the FAQs form. Thank you all for donating to this project! Kenny believe sthe presence of a GaGa Ball pit to our playground will be happily accepted by our youth.

We are looking for volunteers to help with staged shots. If you or your under 18 child would like to participate, please click HERE to sign up.

CALLING ALL SMALL GROUPS! Walk as a team for Life Network’s Walk for Life on Saturday, June 6. You and your team can meet to walk together at this exciting life-affirming event at Memorial Park. Give yourselves a team name and start asking people to sponsor you – making a difference in the life of a preborn child really is that easy! Visit www.walkforlife.com register and build your easy online fundraising page – and create your team at the same time!

Tuesday Morning Bible Study | Nursery Workers Needed: Paid nursery workers are needed for 6 weeks June 16-July 21, 9am-11am. It is a paid position. Interested? Contact Pat Edling at patedling@gmail.com. 

The purpose of this Sunday School class is to encourage a faithful understanding and application of God's resources. The Bible has much to say on the matter, which we have broken down into the following topics: Work, Ownership, Giving, Borrowing, Spending, and Investing. Furthermore, we have assembled seven different teachers from our own church family to speak from their experience: Alex Funke / Mike Patterson, Bill Denham, Bruce Harrington, Doug Lee, Jim Dutton, and Stephen Sprague. We want to be a church that trusts in our God, stewards our gifts, and helps one another.

Save the date! Summer Funner Theater VBS 2026 will be July 27-31. Registration link available soon for Big Top Cirque du Winifred. The circus is coming to town!