Forest Hills Presbyterian Church

Mother's Day Luncheon

Fellowship, food, fun &

successful fund raiser!

Thanks to all who purchased from or donated to Hospice at today's fashion show. Catherine Thomas tells us that at $1,351.16 this was their most successful event... and she said the most fun too!
The total will probably grow several hundred dollars when we net the costs out of the ticket sales.

While our wonderful models on the runway generated interest in sales today, the event as a whole will remind us that the thrift store, Life's Treasures, is nearby. At 4802 Gunn Highway in the Town Centre Plaza, you can donate, volunteer or find great deals.

Thanks again to all the volunteers who set up, made the lunch, served and cleaned up... many hands.... 

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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.

Our Path to a New Pastor

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. The Pastor Nominating Committee has been elected. They are: Ivette Andrade, Donna Andrews, Nancy Gordon, Jim Gregory, Rick Hense, Todd Nichols, Bob O'Dell, Kelli Rivera and Gayle Wolfe. To get an idea of what is yet to be done, please read on.

The PNC will have its first meeting May 8th. The committee will meet that evening with Presbytery representatives: Rev. Nancy Kahaian, Transitional Executive Presbyter and Rev. Jan Banker, our Committee on Ministries representative. Our Interim Pastor, David Garnett will also attend that meeting. After the initial meeting, Jan Banker will continue to offer guidance as the committee undertakes the work of finding a new pastor for FHPC.

In the early stages of the undertaking, the PNC will be reaching out to the congregation to conduct a Congregation Mission Study. The search for new leadership rightly needs to include input from the members of the church. The interests and skills of our new pastor should coincide with the path that the congregation wishes to follow. You'll be hearing from the committee in the near future.

Be sure to "Walk the Road" with the PNC. As the committee moves forward, the feet on the road will move, so all will have an idea of progress.  Check the display in Larrick Hall to see where we are on the road to our new Pastor! 

The search for a new pastor does take time but the effort made during this time is vital to the future of Forest Hills. Your prayers and patience during this time will be critical.

Watch the website for news in the weeks to come.