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Around the Bible in 90 Days

Remember the 1956 movie “Around the World in 80 Days”?  If you saw it, I hope you got something out of it.

Well, your Christian Education Committee is offering you a chance to travel through the Bible in 90 days.  Okay, so it takes 10 more days. But the Bible….that’s a big deal.  This trip, Reg Dickey will be your tour guide and all you need to do is sign up and he will arrange for your ticket.

The ticket will get you a NIV Bible especially designed for the tour. You will also receive a Bible Companion with maps, themes, timelines and key people. Lastly, you will receive a participant’s guide to help you get the most out of your journey. We hope to begin our journey on Sunday, February 5th that is if those who wish to make the journey will This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by January 26th so he can put in the ticket orders.

The costs are as follows: The Bible in 90 Days Bible, $13.99 (NIV); Participant Guide, $6.99; and Bible Companion, $10.49.

Deluxe plan: all 3 for $31.47; BYOB plan: (bring your own Bible) $17.48; Basic Plan: Participant Guide only: $6.99

 
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Welcome, David Garnett

If you've been under the proverbial rock (& I don't mean Peter), you may not have heard that Reverend David Garnett has joined us as Interim Pastor. Forest Hills is in the fortunate position of having a familiar face serve us in this transition period. David and his family have been around FHPC sporadically since moving to Tampa 3 years ago. Molly, David's wife, joined our church last summer. Their son, Sam, has participated some with our Youth Group. Their other son, Nathan, is a senior in college at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

David has preached as pulpit supply several times over the months since Craig's departure. He also led a Lenten class on "Vocation" in 2009. In the time since arriving in Tampa, David has served as Interim Pastor at Whitfield Estates Presbyterian Church in Sarasota, and as a temporary supply pastor at two other churches in the Tampa Bay area. Molly filled in for Joy with our Youth Group when Joy was out on maternity leave. Molly works full-time as a staff chaplain at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, which is a full life all by itself.

A graduate of Fuller Seminary, before coming to Tampa, David served as Pastor at Powell Presbyterian Church for 20 years in Knoxville, TN. He has taken training specifically designed to guide Interim Pastors as they lead congregations through the transition from one Pastor to another. Over the coming weeks, David will be sharing information regarding what we can expect of him and what he expects from us. We will learn more about the steps we will be following along this path.

David is very interested in getting to know the members of the congregation, beginning with the church staff and officers. He is looking forward to getting to know as many of the congregation as he can.

When you meet David, please extend a warm Forest Hills welcome.

 

 
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Our Path to a New Pastor

Going Forward

Our denomination has a well considered plan for helping churches through transitions. There is a path to follow that will lead us to our new pastor. Some of these steps have already been taken. To get an idea of what has been done and what is yet to be done, please read on.

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Growing a Living Web Site

This is the beginning of a new web effort at Forest Hills. It is not the finished look, but...  click for more

 
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Forest Hills Presbyterian Church Welcomes You

Forest Hills Presbyterian Church is a church filled with loving, caring, compassionate people. A strong, warm welcome awaits you in the church. We are a church growing in mission, growing in service, growing in love and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Whether you are a long-time resident of the Tampa Bay area, or if you are new to the area, you will find a helping, caring, supportive community of faith at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. We would be delighted to have you join the ministry at Forest Hills!

I invite you to review the information on this web site, so you can get to know a little more about us. Then I invite you to worship here on Sunday mornings, when you can get to know us a lot better! Thanks for viewing our site, and we look forward to meeting you. As we can help you in your spiritual journey, we'd be delighted to do so.

 
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Missed a Mission Moment? You still have time…

In fact, here at Forest Hills opportunities abound to be part of the mission spirit.

From collecting empty pill bottles, shampoo samples for the homeless and soft drink aluminum tabs for Shriners Hospital to serving a daily meal at Trinity Café or distributing holiday meals at Metropolitan Ministries, no mission moment is either too small or too large. During this holiday season we are especially called to minister to those around us. Forest Hills is a Christ centered congregation and Christmas calls us to serve.

Hear the call to Be a Santa to a Senior, spread the good news thru the Christmas Joy Offering, save a life by donating blood and keep the spirit of the season alive singing Christmas Carols to our shut-ins... take advantage of one of these mission opportunities this year.

 

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Sundays & Wednesdays

Sunday

Fellowship, Coffee & Doughnuts

followed by Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Worship Service at 10:25 a.m.

Wednesday

Fellowship Dinner at 6:00 pm

Good Food & an Interesting Program

709 W. Linebaugh Av, Tampa

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Upcoming Events

Fri Jan 27 @11:00AM - 01:00PM
Don Lantz - Memorial Service
Sun Jan 29 @ 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Sunday School
Sun Jan 29 @10:25AM - 11:30AM
Worship Service


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