Turkey Day Review

Last night FHCC hosted its annual "Thanksgiving Day Pot-Luck."  Once again we rented out the PS144 cafeteria and invited all of our friends and neighbors..  There was more food than anyone could handle, the place was packed, and the Karaoke machine was abused in all the right ways.  Bottom line: the night was a huge success.

But what stands out the most is the LOVE that was experienced throughout the night.  I cannot speak for everyone, but I can say that everyone I talked with after the event could not articulate the experience they just had.  It was not just a night of good food.  It was not merely a night of comic relief.  It was a night where the church regular and the first-time guest was valued and involved in the ministry of Forest Hills Community Church.  The night was all about Jesus!

Regardless of "why" people initially came, the night was dedicated to Jesus (even the off-key singing and horrible dance moves of a certain pastor).  It was His love that brought us there, and it was His love and mission that compelled us to drop our guards, talk to strangers and have uncontrollable fun in the process.  Once again, FHCC demonstrated that we are a FAMILY created in and by Jesus the Messiah!

I love this church and am honored to not only be a member, but its pastor.  Rock on, FHCC!!

December Play Date

It's back!!!

Fellowship in the church isn't just for grown-ups! Bring your little ones to Genesis for a time of interaction and play between the kids and fellowship amongst the parents. It will be a fun, laid-back afternoon for all our families to enjoy being part of God's family!

Contact VENUS MARTINEZ with questions or email info@fhcchurch.com

Thanksgiving at FHCC

It's that time of year again, time for the annual Forest Hills Community Church POT-LUCK Dinner!  Yes, the hallowed tradition that keeps getting bigger and better every year.  And this year we are bumping up the "fun factor" with a Karaoke machine!  Oh, yeah, it's going to be that good...

Please make plans now to join us on Sunday, Nov. 27th, at 4:30pm for a dinner like no other.  PS 144 will again be the host location so that we can accommodate as many people as possible.  Last year's attendance was over 75, and I believe we can do even better this year.  More people, more food, more fellowship.

The church is God's family, and we want you around His banquet table!

FHCC Pot-Luck Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, Nov. 27th at 4:30pm
PS 144 Cafeteria (69 Ave and Juno St, FHills)

No Cost, just bring a dish to share.

All are welcome, including family and friends!

John Chapter 3

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am about teaching and living John chapter 3 with Forest Hills Community Church.  There are very few portions in Scripture that get as much coverage and citation as this one, and so many of its statements are dynamic and independent.  But are they?

I do not mean to say that they are not dynamic, but are they really stand alone verses?

How many times have we seen John 3:16 plastered on a piece of poster board?  Thousands.  But how many of these posters also cite vs.17-18?  Pretty big oversight given the statements these later two verses declare in regards to God's position towards humanity.

Or how about John 3:3?  All the evangelicals go "ga-ga" over the command to be "born again," but where is the explanation of what this means, especially in light of the conversation from which the statement stems?  What does it really mean to be "born again?"

Please make a commitment to attend every service at Forest Hills Community Church.  I dare you not to be challenged, your love for God and His church increased, and your life to have greater meaning and implication.  I dare you.

Remember, we're just a church who loves Jesus.  We're not our to prove ourselves; just the opposite.  We exist to prove the righteousness of God, the glory of the Savior and the power of the Spirit in broken vessels called "us."  Come as you are this Sunday at 10am inside PS 144.  Bring a bible or pick one up courtesy of the church.  Come reThink:Jesus.

November Dinner Dates

November is the month of good eating, and you can never have too much of that, especially when you are with good company. We have broken the church roster into three groups, and have invited each to host its own dinner at Genesis. This will be the perfect opportunity to get to know new people and show off our church's incredible cooking. Dinners are Pot-Luck and open to all your friends and family.

Each Dinner is designed to host a unique group of individuals.  Please be sure to register with your assigned party.

 

Last Names A-F - Saturday, Nov. 12 @ 5pm
Contact Monica Bernal

Last Names G-L - Wednesday, Nov. 16 @ 7pm
Contact Mark and Nicki Lite

Last Names M-Z - Sunday, Nov. 13 @ 6pm
Contact Freddie and Magaly Faria 

 

To Sign Up please email INFO@FHCCHURCH.COM

FHCC Play Date

Fellowship in the church isn't just for grown-ups! Bring your little ones to Genesis for a time of interaction and play between the kids and fellowship amongst the parents. It will be a fun, laid-back afternoon for all our families to enjoy being part of God's family!

Contact VENUS MARTINEZ with questions or email info@fhcchurch.com

Women's Bible Study Returns

“The Rooms of a Woman’s Heart” is an intimate look into the passions, desires, dreams and priorities found hidden in a woman’s heart. It is a spiritual blueprint which colorfully portrays the activities that take place in every nook and cranny of a feminine heart. You will feel His presence in every room of your heart: restoring, remodeling, tearing down and then building on again. There is a corresponding workbook with daily devotions available for $15 (not required, but beneficial). Speak to Christina Rickheeram or email info@fhcchurch.com for more details.

Light the Night Success

Instead of waiting for "the holiday of the devil" to simply pass us by, members of Forest Hills Community Church decided to invade the darkness with the Light of the World!  Constructing a table full of bibles, candy, and children's activity books about Jesus, the church took to the busiest intersection in the community on Halloween night.

As a church of 50 weekly participants, 22 came out to participate in distributing the evangelistic items and sharing their testimonies of who Jesus is to them.  The night was a huge success with over 3,000 invitations to church going out and countless testimonies shared.

THANK YOU to all those who made it possible through your prayers, participation and financial gifts.