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.

The Engagement Ministry Team will be partnering with Summit Ministries to host a Powered By Summit event at Forestgate this October. Our speaker will be Summit's own Kasey Leander. Our event is designed to equip FPC folks and other local Christians to reach out to and engage well with their unbelieving neighbors and friends. In preparation for this event, the EMT is hosting a breakfast discussion on August 16th from 9am-10:30am.We will be discussing a video from our speaker: Finding Hope in Gen Z's Spiritual Beliefs. Please watch the video and join us for breakfast and discussion as a preview of the kinds of things we'll be working through together at our Powered By Summit event. RSVP at EMT@forestgate.org. 

This Week at GriefShare—“Loneliness & Sadness” 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? See Kelly Odell, Joan Funke, Bruce Beyerly or email GriefShare@forestgate.org.

AUGUST Giving Opportunity: PCA’s Compassion Fund - Global Disaster Response: As part of our calling and ongoing commitment to mercy ministry offered in Jesus’ name (Matt. 25: 35-40), the deacons are asking the congregation to prayerfully consider giving to our denomination’s Compassion Fund - Global Disaster Response during our August fund drive. This fast-to-field reserve enables our missionaries and national partners to quickly respond to urgent situations in their communities, meeting physical needs, sharing the love of Christ, and establishing a foothold for gospel ministry. You can learn more about and participate in this mercy ministry HERE, or by a submitting a check made out to Forestgate, designated “Compassion 40043”, anytime during the month of August. Afterwards, the deacons will add $500 to the designated monies collected, using the Benevolence Fund, and send the total to the PCA’s MTW - Compassion/Disaster Relief Fund.

L.I.F.T. (Ladies In Fellowship Together): Ladies of Forestgate, we are planning a hike at Spruce Mountain on August 14 from 8:30am-10:30am. We’d love it if you could join us! For more information and to RSVP, click HERE.

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.

Children's Sunday School Teachers: Just one children's class still needs teachers for the coming year - our PreK class (4 & 5 yr olds). We need two adults or an adult lead with a capable teen assistant. We supply teacher's guides to help you - the class studies Genesis and Matthew. If you are interested, please speak with or contact Dale Oderman (dbvlo68@gmail.com).

Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Pastor and Church Planting Resident: The Session is pleased to announce that we will be forming a new Assistant Pastor Search Committee (APSC) soon. Their task will be searching for a new Assistant/Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Community Life. The same APSC will also be considering candidates for our next Church Planting Resident. Thank you for the interest that many of you have shown so far in potentially serving on this Committee. You still have until Sunday, August 3, to notify the Session of any nominations (yourself or someone else that you’ve prayerfully considered and contacted). The Session plans to select a representative committee from the nominees and appoint the committee soon thereafter. The Committee will consist of Pastor Matt, at least one active Ruling Elder on Session (to serve as Chairman), and members to be named soon, with more than one female member, Lord willing.

Search Committees are a great opportunity for everyone in the Body of Christ to each play a unique role. The APSC will ultimately recommend candidates for each position to the Session, who will then make the hiring decision. The Rocky Mountain Presbytery, of course, would make the decision to ordain candidates or transfer a previously ordained minister, as the case might be. Last but not least, we encourage the congregation to prayerfully support the whole process. In all this, we trust that God will bring us the right men in the right time, in the right order. 

We will host our annual ministry fair on August 24, during the Sunday School hour. Come check out where you might:
Step In and Connect; via community groups, a ministry team, Titus 2, Bible studies
OR
Step Up into Service; however, God has gifted you; we’ve got a serving opportunity where you can make a difference. From caring for kids, helping others get connected, from teaching to greeting to fellowship to ensemble participation, there are ways to get involved. Join a team and help others experience the hope of Jesus. We will have different booths set up with people representing different areas of our ministries. Stop by, ask questions, and perhaps find a team to serve on or a bible study to join, Ministry Fair is the weekend of August 24th. Pray that God will lead you to Step Into Connect and Step Up into Service!

Nursery and Children’s Church Volunteers Needed! We are in need of more nursery volunteers to serve during the 8:30am service and Sunday school hour as well as Children’s Church volunteers to serve in the 8:30am service. Both men and women are encouraged to serve! Commitment is one service slot every 4-6 weeks. If you love children and would like to help Forestgate in this way, please reach out to Aria at aria.rayes@forestgate.org.

Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study is meeting through August 12 (except July 8). We meet at 9 a.m. for fellowship and the study begins at 9:30 a.m. We will be reading and discussing Identity Theft by Melissa Kruger. Email TuesdayAM@forestgate.org to register and pre-order your book. The deadline to pre-order your book is May 11.

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.