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We are pleased to announce our High School Essay Contest Winner: Caneel Dixon!

 

Caneel wrote about 'How serving has made an impact on me and my community/world?' To read her essay click here!
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Youth Council 
2014-2015
Time is running out to be a leader in our Youth Program. Nomination forms must be turned in by Wednesday. Interviews will be Sunday between noon-3 p.m. Click here to learn about open positions.

Did you know there are only 72 days until Christmas? 
It's time to reserve your Christmas tree from Youth Ministry! We are selling Fraser Fir Christmas trees with the proceeds helping to provide scholarships. You can reserve your tree via our online form, or meet us in the Courtyard on Sunday.

Students: If you are planning to go on a mission trip, come serve so you can be eligible for a scholarship this next year! Adults: If you can help distribute trees on Dec. 4, contact Kathy.

Family Mission Trip (June 6-13)
This is an opportunity for families to serve together at El Ayudante ("The Servant") in Leon, Nicaragua (www.nicamissions.com). For cost and details, click here. Attend our informational meeting 10:45 a.m. - Noon on Oct. 26, Magnolia Building.

High School Mission Trip (July 19-25)
Groups will partner with local ministries and churches to serve those in need through hands-on projects to bring homes back to livable conditions. Youth will minister in the community through children's outreach ministry and serving in clothing and food distribution centers. Cost is $1,200 with deposit due in December. Click here to sign up. Join us for an informational meeting Noon - 1 p.m. on Nov. 2, Magnolia Building.

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First Priority is a Christian Club that meets at almost all of our Tampa Bay schools. It is a Bible study where we talk about Scripture, pray for our schools, teachers and friends. These clubs are student led but have Youth Pastors from all over the Tampa Bay Area helping lead them. Find your school here.
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MERGE
Youth Praise Team, 4-5:15 p.m. Sunday
 Hope to see all of our praise band members at 4 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Youth Praise Team, contact Dave!
 



Middle and High School Merge, Sunday, 5:15-8 p.m.
Thirty-five hundred years ago Moses came down from Mt. Sinai with a short list of rules that has shaped the values of people and nations for centuries. We know them as the Ten Commandments, but do we really know them? Many people believe that the rules are a condition for a relationship with God, things we must do to get in His good graces. That is the opposite of the truth! The relationship came before the rules. And the commandments were meant to not only reveal God's heart, but to keep His people free.

This week we are talking about how Christianity can seem like it's about following a set of rules. If you asked students "Why?" they would point to a single source - the Bible. Specifically, they would probably mention the Ten Commandments. But what most people miss is the whole context for that list. God established a relationship with the Israelites long before He even gave them the rules. He wanted them to know they were His people. The reality is that following the rules will never make God love us more. In fact, when you try to live them out, you begin to see just how much you need Him. With God, the relationship always precedes the rules. Always.

Dinner starts at 5:15 p.m. and programming at 6 p.m. Invite a friend and you both get a blue Merge tumbler. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
DatesIMPORTANT DATES 
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October

Wednesday: Youth Council Nomination Forms Due

Sunday: Youth Council Interviews, Noon-3 p.m., Magnolia
 Sunday: Christmas Tree Sales, 9 a.m. - noon, Courtyard

26: Christmas Tree Sales, 9 a.m. - noon, Courtyard 

26: Family Mission Trip Informational Meeting, 10:45 a.m. - noon, Magnolia


November

2:  Guatemala Informational Meeting,  Noon-1 p.m., Magnolia
 

SundaySUNDAY MORNING OPTIONS  
Middle School:
We are starting a new DVD from Skit Guys about how we can incorporate God into our daily lives. Join us at 9:30 a.m. upstairs of the Magnolia Building this Sunday! See you then!

High School:
9:30-10:45 a.m., High Commitment Class, Magnolia Building

Serving Opportunities for Both Middle and High School:
9:30 and 11 a.m. Worship Services
Serving in Open Arms, Children's Ministries, Music, Tech,
Parking, Usher/Greeter for all five services on Sundays.
ServiceSERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 
Student Opportunities
Are you interested in making God's love real to the children of Hyde Park? Children's Ministries is looking for youth to serve as assistant small group shepherds, greeters, or tech helpers at both 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday Morning Live programming. If interested, contact Kathy DiRaimo to find out about training and opportunities that might be a good fit for you.

Adult Opportunities
We have many opportunities to serve. If you are interested, or want more information about any of the following, contact Kathy.
  • Middle School Bible Study Leader (Wednesday Nights, 6-8 p.m.)
  • Small Group Leaders (Sunday Nights, 5-8 p.m.)
    • Grade 6 Boys Leader
    • Grade 7 Boys Leader
    • Grade 10 Leader (2 females needed)
    • Grade 11 Leader
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Hyde Park United Methodist
Youth Ministry
500 W. Platt St.
Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.5388