Options for Adults :

Pastor's Class  (Rev. Miller - Larrick Hall) … Lecture based Bible study class on I and II Samuel.

New Seekers  (Room 15) … The Seekers class will offer a three part class this year.  The first 2-3 months will be led by Glen Kirkconnell on the topic of Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt.  Mike Johnston and John Raulerson will follow up till the end of December with a study of Women of the Bible.  From January until June we will have John Raulerson and John Jackson leading a discussion onJesus the Man.  Classes will be discussion and not lecture based.

Old Testament Class (Rhudy Bell - Compher Chapel)  … The class will be stusdying the life of the Hebrews as they moved through the wilderness, where they established the Jewish Religion. We will be beginning with the meeting at Mount Sinai in Chapter 19. Chapter 20 is about the 10 commandants and the Law of Israel.

The Wired Word (Rev. Laughridge - Room 1)…Theological and Biblical reflection and discussion on current news and events.

Options for Youth:

Our  youth Sunday school classes combine faith-related topical discussions and Bible study for teenagers.  Curriculum varies based on current needs and interest.

• High Schol  (F. Shrikissoon, Todd Nichols - Youth Room)
• Middle School (Rob and Beth Funderburk - Room 2 )

Elementary Education:

...The elementary education program at ForestHills uses age appropriate lessons to teach the Gospel to our youngest members in a hand-on, fun, and meaningful way.  We have 4 classes for children:

• Ages 2-3 (Annette Niedeffer, Laura Bewsher - Room 10)
• Ages 4-5  (Kelli Rivera, John Snowden - Room 11)
• Grades 1 and 2(Marcia Suter, Sue Schmidt - Room 12)
• Grades 3-6 (Barb Lien, George Suter - Room 13)

 Rally Day:

...A Sunday in August to honor and celebrate the children of the church.  After church, lunch and activities are provided for all ages.

Vacation Bible S chool:

...Usually the third week of June, this is an intergenerational event at Forest Hills. We begin with a meal at 6:00 p.m.  Following dinner, classes are offered for all age groups. Nursery care is also provided.

     Call the church office now and register for this year's VBS: All Aboard the Gospel Express, June 19-23.

Youth Activities:

     Our youth program is growing and evolving so check back to find out what new things are happening. Our program currently includes:

• Youth Choir - Our youth choir meets every Wednesday during the school year at 6:30 pm.  Students learn to sing and play contemporary praise and worship songs.  The youth choir sings in worship services at different times throughout the year.
• Youth Group - Every Wednesday following youth choir, middle school and high school youth meet in the youth room from 7:15 - 8:30 pm.  Students build community through games and sharing and nurture faith through discussion and Bible study.
• Special Activities - About once a month, fun events (beach trips, bowling, etc.) are planned as an opportunity to build relationships and to invite friends.
• Mission and Service - The youth participate each year in the national Souper Bowl of Sharing to raise money and awareness for hunger.  Youth also serve in a variety of ways around the church as ushers, musicians, baby-sitters, and more.
• Retreats - Every year, high school students attend the Presbyterian youth conference at Montreat.  Students also participate in the middle school and high school retreats sponsored by Tampa Bay Presbytery.