A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Online Worship

https://forestgate.org/sundaystream A Facebook account is recommended.

To access through Facebook account go to https://www.facebook.com/forestgateoffice/and look for our live stream video link.

If you are unable to join us live, a recording will be available shortly after the service.

Forestgate Presbyterian Church exists to glorify God and make disciples of Christ  in northern El Paso County: 

By Exalting our Lord in joyful biblical worship By Encouraging each other to love and good deeds By Equipping each other for service in the church and in the kingdom By Engaging the culture around us  

The Lord’s Day Online Worship 10 a.m.. May 17, 2020 Live stream available @9:45 a.m. with announcement reel prior to service.

Order of Worship*Indicates congregation standing, if able.

Welcome & Announcements: Rev. Matt GiesmanWe are a worshipping church ─ Welcome! We are glad you are able to join us this morning. The live stream of this service will be made available via Facebook, and the link will be available via https://forestgate.org/sundaystream. Once the service is concluded, the recording will continue to be available during the week from that link.

We are a praying church – Especially in these challenging circumstances, we continue to seek the Lord’s guidance through prayer & petition. Send your prayer requests to be shared with the prayer chain by email to prayer@forestgate.org. If your request is confidential and only to be shared with the elders, send your requests to confidential@forestgate.org.

We are a caring church – If you know someone in the Forestgate church family or others with a need during this time, or should you have a need for assistance of any kind, please email help@forestgate.org. Our deacons and a team of helpers are ready to assist.

2020 Graduate Recognition: Video introduction by Rev. Matt GiesmanA link to the video will be included with the Monday Takeaway email.

High School Diplomas

Gracie Brandt The Classical Academy College PathwaysWorship Arts with a Vocal Performance Emphasis

to attend Colorado Christian University

Hans Colby Larsen Palmer Ridge High School to attend Liberty University

Christian Patrick Matthews The Classical Academy College Pathwaysto join the Class of 2024 in June at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Benjamin May The Classical Academyattending Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA

Bachelor’s Degree

Thomas Jackson MatthewsGraduated from UCCS in December 2019 with Highest Honors

Bachelor of Computer Science & Minor in Mathematics

PHD Degree

Frank Hughey Capella University Doctor of Information Technology

Missionary Moment Video: Rebecca Giles, MTW NEXT Scotland Rebecca is our newest addition to regularly supported Forestgate Missionaries.

*Call to Worship: Song of Solomon 2:14 Rev. Matt GiesmanO my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff,let me see your face, let me hear your voice,for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.

*Invocation: Rev. Matt Giesman

*Song of Praise: “Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven” #76Page 2CCLI Song # 25400 Edward Perronet | John Rippon | Oliver Holden © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain

Praise my soul the King of heavenTo His feet your tribute bring

Ransomed healed restored forgivenWho like me His praise should sing

Praise him praise himPraise him praise himPraise the everlasting King

Praise Him for His grace and favorTo our fathers in distressPraise Him still the same foreverSlow to chide and swift to bless

Praise him praise himPraise him praise himGlorious in His faithfulness

Fatherlike He tends and spares usWell our feeble frame He knowsIn His hands He gently bears usRescues us from all our foes

Praise him praise himPraise him praise himWidely as his mercy goes

Frail as summer’s flow’r we flourishBlows the wind and it is goneBut while mortals rise and perishGod endures unchanging on

Praise him praise himPraise him praise himPraise the High Eternal One

Angels help us to adore HimYou behold Him face to faceSun and moon bow down before HimDwellers all in time and space

Praise him praise himPraise him praise himPraise with us the God of grace

Confession of Sin: James 1:13-15 Rev. Curt StraeterLet no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

Assurance of Pardon: Hebrews 4:14-16 Rev. Curt StraeterSince then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Congregational Prayer: Includes prayer for tithes & offerings Rev. Matt Giesman

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share. 1 Timothy 6:18

For Tithes and Offerings: During Covid-19, please go to https://forestgate.org/give.

*Song of Preparation: “Be Thou My Vision” #642

 

Be Thou my visionO Lord of my heartNaught be all else to meSave that Thou art

Thou my best thoughtBy day or by nightWaking or sleepingThy presence my light

Be Thou my wisdom

Be Thou my true WordI ever with TheeAnd Thou with me Lord

Thou my great FatherI Thy true sonThou in me dwellingAnd I with Thee one

Be Thou my battle shieldSword for my fightBe Thou my dignityThou my delight

Thou my soul's shelterThou my high tow'rRaise Thou me heav'nwardO Pow'r of my pow'r

Riches I heed notNor man's empty praiseThou mine inheritanceNow and always

Thou and Thou onlyFirst in my heartHigh King of heavenMy treasure Thou art

High King of heavenMy victory wonMay I reach heaven's joysO bright heaven's Sun

Heart of my own heartWhatever befallStill be my visionO Ruler of all

Heart of my own heartWhatever befallStill be my visionO Ruler of all

Proclamation of the Word: “Forgiveness and Faith for the Impossible”Rev. Curt Straeter

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon Text 1 And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come,

but woe to the one through whom they come! 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. 3 Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, 4 and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

7 “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? 8 Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? 9 Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? 10 So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’”

Sermon NotesLuke 17:1-10

“Forgiveness and Faith for the Impossible”

Despite the inevitable mess of our sin, Jesus Christ enables forgiveness and increases faith.

I. Jesus' Exhortations on Temptation and Forgiveness

II. Plea for Faith

III. Jesus' Response to the Plea

Small Group / Discussion questions: 

1) Who in your life might you need to seek forgiveness from for putting stumbling blocks in their way because of your own sin? 

2) How would you quantify your own degree of faith? Is it a mustard seed, or do you still feel far off? How does our sin also affect how we feel about our faith?

3) How does pride or self-dependency get in the way of God-dependency? How do Jesus' words that crush pride function to increase faith?

*Closing Song: “The Servant King”Author: Graham Kendrick © 1983 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) CCLI Song # 78897

From heav'n You came helpless babeEnter'd our world Your glory veil'dNot to be served but to serveAnd give Your life that we might live

This is our God the Servant KingHe calls us now to follow HimTo bring our lives as a daily offeringOf worship to the Servant King

There in the garden of tearsMy heavy load He chose to bearHis heart with sorrow was tornYet not my will but Yours He said

This is our God the Servant KingHe calls us now to follow HimTo bring our lives as a daily offeringOf worship to the Servant King

Come see His hands and His feetThe scars that speak of sacrificeHands that flung stars into spaceTo cruel nails Surrendered

This is our God the Servant KingHe calls us now to follow HimTo bring our lives as a daily offeringOf worship to the Servant King

So let us learn how to serveAnd in our lives enthrone HimEach other's needs to preferFor it is Christ we're serving

This is our God the Servant KingHe calls us now to follow HimTo bring our lives as a daily offeringOf worship to the Servant King

*Benediction: Rev. Curt Straeter All scriptures listed in English Standard Version. Music by permission: CCLI# 1211335.

Prayer & Praise M a y 1 7 , 2 02 0We appreciate your assistance in keeping this information timely. To include here or update, email office@forestgate.org, check the box on prayer card or indicate on prayer chain emails to include here.

Our Military Cpt. Janelle Baron ― daughter of Jeff & Karen, Air National Guard Maj. David Hickle – USAF F-35 pilot Fairbanks, AK. & family.

Hoover, Caleb & Beth ─ Caleb’s brother-in-law, Chris, is an USAF F-16 pilot is deployed to Middle East. Pray for his safety and for wife, Bekah, and their 3-year-old twins, Ezekiel & Grace.

Missionaries of the Month: RUF USAFA Ministries - Jeff & Jen Kreisel USAFA Alumni Ministries - Jimmy & Vicki Covey

Kingdom Vision to God’s Glory – Pray that God will grow the hearts of his people to have a greater vision for generosity, for the unchurched, and for fellowship among His people.

Church Plant ─ Pray for the future church plant and the Stanton Family. For nurture of the future church body.

Covid-19 – For health & safety of our church, community, nation & world. For true comfort in Christ.

Prayers & PraisesFrank Armstrong ─ Frank has been experiencing arthritis and COPD, which has required oxygen use. Pray for healing and comfort.

Forbes Family ─ For their adoption and the baby who will become part of their family as they wait to be chosen.

Hemphill Family – Alan is in a good state of remission as he continues some treatments. Pray: strength for Alan’s immune system & healing from migraines for Tammy.

Knauer Family – Son-in-law Mike continues a 5-week/5 days per week radiation treatment plan for his brain stem tumor. Prognosis is good for this treatment. Pray for low side effects & healing. Thank you for your prayers.

Matthews Family – Continued prayer for healing & management for Lily’s papilledema & cerebral hypertension.

Don Neddenriep – https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/donneddenriep. (Col 1:11) that Don & Lois would be strengthened with God's power & have endurance & patience with joy. Immunotherapy continues to help.

Pearson Family ─ Pray for clear results from Henry’s recent tests, future tests, growth & development, and for the family.

Jenni Rader ─ Jenni continues her work in Zambia, Africa, teaching at Terra Nova Orphanage. Praise God that she has recovered from her recent episode of malaria. Pray for continued safety from illness and continuing health.

Dick Witzig ─. Pray for management of Dick’s back pain during this time.

Prayer Chain - To send requests or be included on the email list, contact prayer@forestgate.org . For confidential requests sent only to elders contact confidential@forestgate.org.

Announcement HighlightsOnline Resources – https://forestgate.org/covid-19 We update this page regularly.

Forestgate Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund Detailed information at https://forestgate.org/covidfund

To Give to the Covid-19 Emergency Relief FundGo to https://forerstgate.org/give  and choose “COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund” in the online options menu.

Ladies’ Zumba® Classes on Zoom: Go to https://forestgate.org/zumba for all the details.

Ladies’ Summer Bible Study Options: Go to https://forestgate.org/summer2020

Life Network Virtual Walk for Life is Saturday June 6th

Find out more about this worthy ministry and how you might choose to participate. Walkers will walk in their own neighborhoods due to Covid-19 precautions. Click here for more written information

Click to watch this week’s Walk for Life Testimony VideoTo sign up as a walker: Go to https://walkforlife.com To donate to a Forestgate walker: Contact Paula Randall, Paula_P_Randal@msn.com.

Planning Center via Church Center OnlineWe invite everyone - which includes members, visitors, frequent attenders - to get onboard with the Church Center App in Planning Center. Here's a quick overview of all you can do with Church Center, which is the congregational aspect of Planning Center. It's free to create your People Profile with us! We ask that everyone take a moment to update your personal information in the app. Thank you!Go to: https://www.planningcenter.com/church-center

Missionary Connections https://forestgate.org/missionarycovidpage .

Virtual Sunday School If you’ve been following the “I AM” Sayings from Ligonier for Sunday School, you have reached the end! We have updated the COVID-19 page with a new Sunday School recommendation, "Dealing with Difficult Problems." We hope this study by R.C. Sproul is a help to you in times when we are dealing with anxiety, anger, and distress in different ways. As always, we will continue to keep the page updated with elementary age Sunday School products from Great Commission as well.

Changes in Zoom – Virtual MeetingsZoom now requires all meetings to be password protected for added security. Those currently participating in small group gatherings online have already received an updated Zoom link from your group leader that automatically enters the password for you. If you experience any issues joining a meeting, please contact your small group leader. For group information or to connect with a group go to https://forestgate.org/groups.

Youth Group Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. & Monday Prayer Meeting – 9 a.m.Both are on secured zoom meeting links which are directly available on the Covid-19 page.

Masks for Covid-19 Need one? Want to make one? Want to donate? Need a pattern? Contact Joan Funke funkefarms@fcs.bz.

Pastoral StaffSenior Pastor: Rev. Matt Giesman matthew.giesman@forestgate.orgAssistant Pastor of Church Planting: Rev. Steve Stanton steven.stanton@forestgate.orgAssistant Pastor of Youth & Family Nurture: Rev. Curt Straeter curt.straeter@forestgate.org Church Administrator: Carl Bobb carl.bobb@forestgate.org

Church Officers Ruling Elders: Carl Bobb, David Edling, Bruce Harrington, Alan Hemphill,

Chris Odell, Dale Oderman & Dave YorkDeacons: Richard Barthels, Dale Giebink, Steve Johnson, help@forestgate.org

Alex Funke, Doug Hamm & Stan RussellTreasurer: Deacon Dale Giebink dale.giebink@forestgate.org

Support StaffAdditional staff listed in the Church Directory.

Office Coordinator: Brenda Faria office@forestgate.org Music Director: Stephen Baran music@forestgate.org Financial Administrator: Kelly Odell kelly.odell@forestgate.org Events Coordinator: Becca Stanton ec@forestgate.org Nursery Coordinator: Debbie Young nursery@forestgate.org

Forestgate Presbyterian Church970 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Links & InformationKingdom Vision Web Link: https://forestgate.org/kingdom-vision

Online Giving: https://forestgate.org/givenow Serving, Ministry Team Information: https://forestgate.org/serving

Sermon Podcast: https://forestgate.org/podcast Sunday School Recordings: https://forestgate.org/sunday-schoolCommunity Groups Information: https://forestgate.org/groups

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Confidential Prayer Requests Email (elders only): confidential@forestgate.org Questions: office@forestgate.org

www.forestgate.org office@forestgate.org 719-495-5672The church is closed for safety reasons during the current COVID-19 situation. Contact us by email.