There are many wonderfully enriching opportunities for Christian Education at
F
orest Hills Presbyterian Church!
(and nursery care is always provided!)
...Sunday School for all ages! Sunday School starts at 9:00 am, with all ages (children through adult) meeting together in Larrick Hall for doughnuts and a time of fellowship. Classes begin formally at 9:15.

Adult Classes:

  • New Seekers … a Bible discussion class focused on specific books of the
    Bible.
  • Koinonia a Bible study class utilizing the Presbyterian Church (USA)
    adult curriculum.
  • Pastor's Class …biblically based topics presented in lecture series with some discussion led by the pastor.
  • Contemporary Disciples …curriculum is based on The Wired Word, an on-line curriculum that explores how current life and world issues intersect with Christian faith and theology.   Led by the associate pastor.  Email joy_woodcock@hotmail.com for more information.

Check back for more infomation on new and upcoming adult classes.

Youth Classes:

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

  • High School (grades 9 - 12)
  • Middle School (grades 6 - 8)

Elementary Education:

...T he 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:

  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 1st and 2nd grade
  • 3rd-5th grade

Special Summer Program for All Ages:

...D uring June and July, Sunday school classes are combined into a single adult class, a single youth class, and a single class for all children.

     The adult class will meet in the fellowship hall for a DVD lecture series entitled Great Figures in the New Testament.  Our associate pastor will lead a brief discussion at the conclusion of each lecture.

     The youth class will meet in the youth room for a DVD series entitled Questions of Faith for youth.  What's God like?  How much stuff do you need?  How do you deal with drugs?  These and other questions will be explored.

     The children's class will meet in room 13.  They will be using the Cokesbury One Room classroom curriculum.

 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.

 

Want information? Have a question? Please feel free to contact us!