What’s Happening 6/19/26

Congratulations, Paisley Smith, on your recent baptism! We rejoice with you as you publicly declare your faith in Jesus Christ and take this important step of obedience in your walk with Him. Your Forward Church family is celebrating all that God has done in your life and we look forward to seeing how He continues to grow and guide you in the days ahead. We are grateful to be part of your faith journey!

“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:4

Our Propel Youth group will be heading to Atlanta this Thursday, June 25th, to attend the Forward Conference. As they prepare for this exciting weekend of worship, teaching, and spiritual growth, we invite our Forward Church family to join us in covering them in prayer.

To help you do that, we have a a special table set up in the atrium with the names of each student attending. We encourage you to stop by, pick up a wristband, and wear it throughout the weekend as a reminder to pray specifically for one of our students. Thank you for partnering with us in prayer and asking God to work powerfully in the lives of our youth during this trip!

Women of Forward, are you looking to connect with other women for encouragement, accountability, and prayer?

We’re excited to announce the launch of Women of Forward Accountability & Prayer Partners—a wonderful opportunity to build meaningful friendships, grow in your faith, and support one another in your walk with Christ.

These groups will consist of 3–4 women who commit to encouraging one another, sharing prayer requests, providing accountability, and cultivating Christ-centered relationships. Each group will determine its own meeting schedule and format based on what works best for its members.

If you’re interested in being part of a group, sign up online today or contact Lisa Sutherland at lisa@forwardchurchfamily.com for more information.

“And let us consider one another in order to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other.” — Hebrews 10:24-25

🎲 Next Friday is Game Night! 🎲

Ladies, make plans to join us at the church next Friday from 6:00–8:00 PM for an evening of fun, laughter, and fellowship! If you’re able, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

We’re looking forward to a great night together and hope to see you there!

Help us create a fun, welcoming, and Christ-centered experience for children and families at our Summer Parking Lot Bash on July 11th from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.

Volunteer Opportunities:
• Huddle Leaders
• Games
• Crafts
• Registration
• Food Service
• Setup & Cleanup
• Hospitality

Don’t worry—we’ll provide everything you need and equip you for your role. We simply need willing hands and smiling faces to help us serve our community. If you’d like to be part of this exciting outreach event, sign up today! We can’t wait to see how God uses this day to impact families and build connections.

If you have any questions, please contact Brittany at brittany@forwardchurchfamily.com.

Our forKids and Propel Student Ministry Choir will be singing during our worship service on Sunday, July 26th! This opportunity is open to all students from Kindergarten through high school. Practices will take place on July 12th and July 19th immediately following the service in the new Propel room. If your child would like to participate, be sure to sign up today!

Forward Church Merchandise is Available!

You can now order Forward Church merchandise featuring our “Verse by Verse” design on t-shirts, hats, tote bags, and more!! Our hope is that these items not only help you represent Forward Church wherever you go, but also spark conversations and create opportunities to invite friends and family to join us for a service.

📦 New Shipping Update: Enjoy a flat $10 shipping fee, no matter how many items you order!

🧢 And while you’re browsing, be sure to check out our new hat design that was recently added to the collection!
Check back often for new merchandise—we’ll be adding fresh items regularly!

To order, go to forwardchurchfamily.com.
**Forward Church does not receive any proceeds from purchases.

The Propel Middle & High School Ministry will be taking a break from our weekly Wednesday night gatherings for the summer. Students, be sure to invite your friends and join us for some exciting summer events, including our Soar N Bounce Event and Ice Cream Social! These special gatherings are a great opportunity to stay connected, build friendships, and have fun together throughout the summer.

Be sure to watch for event details and registration information. We can’t wait to spend the summer with you! ☀️🍦🎉

Merge Young Adults

If you’re a young adult (ages 18–29) looking for encouraging community and solid biblical teaching, we’d love to invite you to join us as we gather every other Monday evening at the church. Dinner is always provided at 6:30 PM, and our Bible study begins at 7:00 PM. Our next gathering will be Monday, June 29th. We’ll be taking a summer break during the month of July, but we’d still love to connect! Reach out to Tanya at tanya@forwardchurchfamily.com with any questions.

Merge Young Adults

Join us on Monday, July 6th at 7:00 PM at Graeter’s on Charlestown Road for ice cream or coffee. We’d love to treat you to ice cream or grab you a coffee from Coffee Crossing!

We are so excited to announce that our Women of Forward Retreat has officially sold out!

This year, we’ll gather at Cliffview Resort in Natural Bridge, Kentucky, a beautiful setting where we’ll enjoy a refreshing and meaningful weekend of fellowship. Our theme this year is “This Is My Story” as we reflect on God’s faithfulness and the stories He is writing in each of our lives.

The retreat will begin Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 PM and conclude Saturday, November 7th at 3:00 PM.

We can’t wait to see all that God has in store for this special weekend together!

Forward Church is now a pickup location for Azure Around the Table – an organization providing organic foods and products nationwide.You’ll receive 15% off your first order, and 2% of every purchase comes right back to support Forward Church. Grab a flyer at the Welcome Desk for details.You can also reach out to Lynn Jenney at lynnjenney5@gmail.com with any questions.

We are currently looking for volunteers who would be willing to come alongside our church family during life’s challenges and celebrations by sharing the love of Jesus in practical ways. Opportunities to serve include providing meals through MealTrain, visiting those who are sick at home or in the hospital, offering support during times of loss, and other care ministry needs.

If you feel called to be part of this ministry, please reach out to Lisa Sutherland at lisa@forwardchurchfamily.com.
There will be an informational meeting for all those interested on Sunday, June 28th.

Did you know we have a church app? The Church Center app is a simple way for you to stay connected. It’s your one-stop place for forKids check-in, giving, tithe statements, event sign-ups, payments, tracking, and much more!. Download it today!

Breakaway Recovery House

Women of Forward join us once a month as we share a meal and the love of Christ with the ladies residing at The Breakaway Recovery House, our neighbors just across the alley from Forward Church. Our goal is to make these women feel welcomed, valued, and invited to worship with us if they don’t have a church home.

Volunteers from Forward Church will prepare a meal and/or spend time in fellowship with the residents. Women of Forward, if you’d like to help or learn more, please contact Tonia Hatfield at Hatfield912@gmail.com.

Upcoming Dates:
June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18

Sunday School Class

Our Sunday School class is currently on summer break. Sunday School will reconvene this fall – date to be announced. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Hollander at dgchollander@yahoo.com

Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

All men are welcome to join! Every Tuesday morning from 7-8 AM at Panera Bread on State Street. For any questions, reach out to Brent Kulwicki at brentkulwicki@gmail.com

Tuesday Evening Men’s Bible Study

All men are welcome! We meet every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM at the church. If you have any questions or want to learn more, reach out to Vince Garmon at vinceg0710@gmail.com.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Forward, contact Pastor Neil at neil@forwardchurchfamily.com!

The Chest of Joash provides an opportunity to give above and beyond the normal tithe. The money from it goes directly to work needed done on our building.

In 2 Chronicles 24 we find Joash repairing the temple and a chest was set outside of it for people to bring a tithe that was used to pay the workers restoring the temple. Verse 10 says, “And all the princes and all the people rejoiced and brought their tax and dropped it into the chest until they had finished.”

A huge THANK YOU to all of you who have joyfully donated just as the Israelite officials and people did!

You can give to the Chest of Joash by clicking the button below and selecting “Chest of Joash” in the drop down menu.

We want you to know that you are not giving TO Forward Church, you are giving THROUGH Forward Church! Our commitment is to stewarding every dollar that God entrusts to us for the advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Join us online from anywhere every Sunday at 10:30am! You can stream our services here on our website! Just click “Watch Live” at the top of any page!

1 Peter 4:10, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:”

We’re encouraging and challenging everyone to take the step to get connected in serving on a team with us at Forward! We have many opportunities to serve:

• forKids (Nursery, Toddlers/Twos, The Clubhouse/Pre-K, God City/K-1st, The Dig/2nd-5th)
• Propel Middle (meets Sunday mornings) and Propel High (meets Wednesday evenings)
• Greeters and Ushers
• Parking Team
• Tech Team

For any area you may be interested in or want more information on, click the “Serve With Us!” button below and we’ll get you started!