Sunday Worship: Jan. 11, 2015

"Open To Doubt"

Questions about faith? Wonder if there is room for you to have doubts, exercise your reason, or hold diverse interpretations? Discover a faith that is big enough to be open to all during our January worship series. Click here to learn more.

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Sanctuary: "Open To Doubt" - The Rev. Justin LaRosa (8:30), The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans (9:30, 11)

Chapel: "Open To Doubt"- The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans

Magnolia: "Open To Doubt"- The Rev. Justin LaRosa

NEWS

Groups at Hyde Park: Everything you need to start the New Year off right!

Covenant Bible Study 1 / Daniel Plan / Financial Peace / Making Sense of the Bible / Encore Academy. Groups focus on expanding our knowledge of Scripture and challenging ourselves to find our full potential. Click here for more information and to register. Groups begin the week of Jan. 4 and 11.

Wednesday Night Activities Resume

All children's, youth and adult education activities will resume this Wednesday. Join us for food and fellowship at Wednesday Night Dinner 5-6:15 p.m. in the Activities Center. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 4-12; children ages 3 and under are free. Dinner is served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Relive Memories from Christmas at Hyde Park 2014

What a wonderful Christmas season it was. Over 3,500 people celebrated here Dec. 23 and 24. Enjoy experiencing Christmas memories with Hyde Park in 2014 with photos, sermon and videos! Click here.

Save the Date: 11th Annual Running to Make God's Love Real, Feb. 21

What is Running to Make God's Love Real (RTMGLR) all about? Click here to find out about our Thursday night running club, and sign up to join Hyde Park's group in the Gasparilla Distance Classic in February, or contact Bill Howard. You can run, walk or cheer for others in the races.

Have You Made Your 2015 Commitment?

The Committee on Finance will determine the 2015 Ministry & Mission Fund budget based on our united commitments to give in 2015. Make yours now here.

DOWNTOWN UPDATE

Third Thursday Downtown Meditation and Worship

Every third Thursday of the month, The Portico, our downtown campus offers a mid-day worship service at 12:15 p.m. in addition to the regular weekly Tuesday and Thursday silent prayer and mediation. This service includes basic worship elements including music, a short message and silent meditation. The next Third Thursday is Jan. 15.

CLASSES, EVENTS AND GROUPS

Baptism Class Wednesday

If you are interested in being baptized or having your child baptized, please join us for the Baptism Class at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel. This class is required for all those considering baptism. Baptism classes are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month.

New Member Class Sunday

The next New Member Class begins at 11 a.m. Sunday. It meets for six sessions exploring what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. It also helps members find a ministry in which to serve. Contact Debbie Casanzio.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

"Power of Three" Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day, Friday-Saturday

Join Habitat for Humanity for a special "Power of Three" build joining volunteers from Schaarai Zedek and Christ the King. Click here to register and for additional information.

Nine Ways to Make an Impact Immediately

Parkers, Tech, Clothing donation, Bicycles, Gleaners and more. View all here.

New Staff Opportunities

We currently have openings for a part-time Music Director for the 11 Magnolia Worship Service and two Youth Ministries Interns for Summer 2015. Visit our website for a job description and information on how to apply.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Confirmation Classes Begin Sunday

Confirmation classes will be held 6-8 p.m. Sundays, beginning this Sunday, Jan. 11 through March. The Confirmation service will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 22 in the Sanctuary. To register, contact Kathy DiRaimo.

FAMILY CIRCLE

Sympathy to Neil Spector and family on the death of his wife, Leslie Spector, Jan. 3. There will be a memorial service held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 in the Sanctuary.
Sympathy to Carolyn Chunn and family on the death of her mother, Dorothy Libby Emo, Jan. 3.
Sympathy to Steve LaBour and family on the death of his mother, Virginia Hicks-LaBour, Dec. 31.
Sympathy to Linda Hurley and family on the death of her brother, Terry Patterson, Dec. 29.
Sympathy to Dan Shafer and family on the death of his father, the Rev. Carl Shafer, Dec. 19.

December Memorials

In Memory of:

Sarah Adams: Anne & Tom Henderson

Don Buchanan: Bruce & Cindy Tigert

Eileen Cowles: Ken Cowles

Lloyd Knox: Bruce & Cindy Tigert

Richard Langford: Jay & Susan Langford, Steve & Sandra Gardner

Dorothy Lieving: Bruce & Cindy Tigert, Steve & Sandra Gardner

Lisa Rorrer: The Omnia Group, Todd Alley & Cynthia Holloway, Vern & Diane Dykema, Steve & Sandra Gardner

David Smith: Steve & Sandra Gardner

Jean Spada: Bruce & Cindy Tigert, Steve & Sandra Gardner

Lynn Younger: Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Robbins, Anne & Tom Henderson, Bruce & Cindy Tigert, Steve & Sandra Gardner

In Honor of:

Frank & Mary May: Steven & Margaret Scheidker

Leslie McCabe-Holm: Elizabeth & Philip Kane

Jed & Stephanie Thomas: Chris & Susan Peifer

P. J., Ashlei, Henry, Hugh and Teddy Gardner: Steve & Sandra Gardner

Hyde Park United Methodist
500 W. Platt St.
Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.5388