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 10, 2020 Live stream available @9:45 a.m. with announcement reel prior to service.

Pastor’s Panel Q&A Session begins 15 minutes after the conclusion of worship.

Order of Worship*Indicates congregation standing, if able.

Welcome & Announcements: Rev. Curt StraeterWe 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.

*Call to Worship: Psalm 73:24-26 Rev. Curt Straeter You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

*Invocation: Rev. Curt Straeter

*Song: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” #296CCLI Song # 25400 Edward Perronet | John Rippon | Oliver Holden © Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain

All hail the pow'r of Jesus' nameLet angels prostrate fallBring forth the royal diademAnd crown him Lord of all

Bring forth the royal diademAnd crown him Lord of all

Crown him, ye martyrs of your GodWho from his altar callExtol the Stem of Jesse's rod And crown him Lord of all

Extol the Stem of Jesse's rod And crown him Lord of all

Ye seed of Israel's chosen raceYe ransomed of the fallHail him who saves you by his graceAnd crown him Lord of all

Hail him who saves you by his grace And crown him Lord of all.

Sinners whose love can ne'er forgetThe wormwood and the gallGo spread your trophies at his feet And crown him Lord of all

Go spread your trophies at his feet And crown him Lord of all

Let ev'ry kindred ev'ry tribeOn this terrestrial ballTo him all majesty ascribe And crown him Lord of all

To him all majesty ascribe And crown him Lord of all

O that with yonder sacred throngWe at his feet may fall

We'll join the everlasting songAnd crown him Lord of all

We'll join the everlasting song And crown him Lord of all

Confession of Sin: Philippians 3:7-8 Rev. Matt GiesmanBut whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.

Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5:6 Rev. Matt GiesmanFor while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Congregational Prayer: Includes prayer for tithes & offerings Rev. Curt Straeter

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 for information.

*Song: “Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder”Text: John Newton Music: Laura Taylor ©2001 Laura Taylor Music

Let us love and sing and wonderLet us praise the Savior’s nameHe has hushed the law’s loud thunderHe has quenched Mount Sinai’s flame

He has washed us with his bloodHe has washed us with his bloodHe has washed us with his bloodHe has brought us nigh to God

Let us love the Lord who bought usPitied us when enemiesCalled us by his grace and taught usGave us ears and gave us eyes

He has washed us with his bloodHe has washed us with his bloodHe has washed us with his bloodHe presents our souls to God

Let us sing though fierce temptationThreatens hard to bear us downFor the Lord our strong salvationHolds in view the conqueror’s crown

He who washed us with his bloodHe who washed us with his bloodHe who washed us with his bloodSoon will bring us home to God

Let us wonder grace and justiceJoin and point to mercy’s storeWhen through grace in Christ our trust isJustice smiles and asks no more

He who washed us with his bloodHe who washed us with his bloodHe who washed us with his bloodHas secured our way to God

Let us praise and join the chorusOf the saints enthroned on highHere they trusted Him before usNow their praises fill the sky

Thou hast washed us with thy bloodThou hast washed us with thy bloodThou hast washed us with thy bloodThou art worthy Lamb of God

Proclamation of the Word: “The Rich Man and Lazarus”Rev. Matt Giesman

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon Text 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen

and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side.[a] The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”

Sermon Notes

1) The Great Disparity in This Life, 19-21

2) The Great Chasm in The Life to Come, 22-26

3) The Great Prophet Who Came Back to Life, 27-31

Reflection questions: 1. What was Asaph jealous of in Psalm 73? (See especially vv.1-3) What had

Asaph forgotten? See vv. 16-17, 23-24.

2. When it says that Lazarus is carried to Abraham’s side (or bosom), is that comforting, confusing, or something else to you? Before you answer, read Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 about Abraham’s faith and his future.

3. Why did Jesus say it was so important to listen to Moses and the Prophets? See John 5:46-47; Luke 24:25-27, 44-45. (Also, for more regarding miraculous signs, see 1 Cor. 1:22-25)

*Closing Song: “In Christ Alone”Author: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend Publisher: Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Copyright Year: 2001 Song Number: 3350395

In Christ alone my hope is foundHe is my light my strength my songThis Cornerstone this solid GroundFirm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love what depths of peaceWhen fears are stilled when strivings ceaseMy Comforter my All in AllHere in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone who took on fleshFullness of God in helpless babeThis gift of love and righteousnessScorned by the ones He came to save

Till on that cross as Jesus diedThe wrath of God was satisfiedFor every sin on Him was laidHere in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body layLight of the world by darkness slainThen bursting forth in glorious DayUp from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victorySin's curse has lost its grip on meFor I am His and He is mineBought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life no fear in deathThis is the power of Christ in meFrom life's first cry to final breathJesus commands my destiny

No power of hell no scheme of manCan ever pluck me from His handTill He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

No power of hell no scheme of manCan ever pluck me from His handTill He returns or calls me homeHere in the power of Christ I'll stand

Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand

*Benediction: Rev. Matt Giesman

All scriptures listed in English Standard Version. Music by permission: CCLI# 1211335.

Pastor’s Panel Q&AThe Pastor’s Panel Q&A session will begin via zoom link 15 minutes after the conclusion of this service. Your questions are welcome on any theological topic. To listen or participate, please follow these directions:

If you receive the email announcement list for Forestgate Use the direct link in the email to connect with the Q&A.

If you do not receive email announcementsClick HERE to connect. You will need a password, which will be shared during the worship live stream only.

Moderated by Carl Bobb, the panel will focus on “Self Care” and “Life at Home.” Any and all questions, regardless of topic, are welcome during the Q&A.

Prayer & Praise M a y 1 0 , 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 has begun 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.

*Please note the change in email address for confidential requests. Thank you!

Announcement Highlights

Online Resources – https://forestgate.org/covid-19 We update this page regularly. Indicates new features this week.

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 drop-down menu for online giving.

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

Life Network Virtual Walk for Life is Saturday June 6th

Forestgate has been a long- time supporter of Life Network and was the #3 fundraising church in 2019, when 17 walkers raised a total of $ 37,618.25. 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 want all of our church family - 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!Go to: https://www.planningcenter.com/church-center

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

Virtual Church EventsMany of our regularly scheduled church events have moved online via Zoom video chat. If you're currently participating in a Bible study, discipleship group, or community group that has transitioned to meeting virtually, contact your group leader for information. To connect with a group: 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 for more information at funkefarms@fcs.bz.

Read the Cleaning Supplies Drive Thank you from DHS: https://forestgate.org/dhsthanks

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

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

Sign up for email announcements: https://forestgate.org . Sign up for Updates at bottom of the page.Building Use/Memorials/Weddings: https://forestgate.org/events

Facebook Page: https://forestgate.org/facebook Please like and share!Prayer Chain Email: prayer@forestgate.org

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

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

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.