Sunday Worship: Feb. 1, 2015

"Open To Mercy"

Our current worship series, "Open," has generated a lot of buzz and discussion around questions we have about our faith. This week we will wrap up the series with the topic of being open to mercy. Jesus said, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone..." He chose mercy and condemned hypocrisy. Click here to learn more.

You can catch up easily on the sermon series by viewing the services here, or subscribing to our Podcast.

Sanctuary: "Open To Mercy" - The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans (8:30 a.m.); The Rev. Roger Scholtz (9:30, 11 a.m.)

Chapel: "Open To Mercy"- The Rev. Roger Scholtz

Magnolia: "Open To Mercy"- The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans

NEWS

Finance Committee Sets 2015 Budget

Thank you to all who have pledged financial support for 2015. The Finance Committee met last week and approved a budget of $3,152,454, maintaining ministry program budgets at the same level as 2014. The faithful giving of our congregation enables us to fulfill our mission of Making God's Love Real.

Gasparilla Parade Parking Saturday, PrimeTimers Fundraiser

Gasparilla Parade Day is Saturday and the senior adult ministry, the PrimeTimers, will be parking cars in church lots. To help direct traffic and collect money, contact Jack Brown. You can park in our lots first-come, first-served for a $15 fee. Learn more here.

Feb. 8 is Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday is an annual tradition in which students in grades 6-12 lead our congregation in all of our worship services. This year's theme is "Baggage." The teens run the whole morning from parking ministry to all aspects of worship. Learn more here.

Give Blood, Give Life Feb. 8

Florida OneBlood will be on campus 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Click here to learn more, or contact Chuck Altman, 813.361.7923.

Journeys of Paul Informational Meeting Feb. 8

Join Vicki Walker and Clyde and Carleen Boyer as they host you on the Journeys of Paul cruise in Nov. 2015 with Bishop Ken Carter and Dr. Waite Willis. An informational meeting will be held 12:15 p.m. Feb. 8. Click here to learn more and RSVP.

Ash Wednesday Services 12:15 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, we gather in repentance and confessions in special worship services to begin the 40-day season of Lent. Read more 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.

Bishop Carter To Appoint Magrey deVega New Senior Pastor, eff. July 2015

Florida Conference Bishop Kenneth Carter has announced that he will appoint the Rev. Magrey deVega as Hyde Park's new Senior Pastor, effective July 1, 2015. Read more here.

Stop in for Free Flavor February

Beginning Feb. 1, add any flavor to your specialty coffee for free in the Aldersgate Bookstore and Coffee Shop. Browse new arrivals, Lent books, and gifts for Valentine's Day. Thanks for supporting missions by shopping in the bookstore.

DOWNTOWN UPDATE

Join The Portico Chorus

Come to the open house at The Portico, our Downtown Campus (1001 N. Florida Ave.), for the kick-off of our new special needs ministry, "The Portico Chorus" 2-4 p.m. this Sunday. Designed to make God's love real by bringing together people with and without disabilities, the chorus is open to the community. Click here to learn more.

EVENTS AND GROUPS

Get Connected in a Group

Meet others. Build community. Grow deeper in faith. Help us connect you to a new or existing group with this two-minute Group Connect Form.

Loneliness and Depression Support Group, Begins Thursday

Sometimes we need another person to listen to us, or need ideas on how to deal with struggles. This eight-week small group 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays will discuss valuable information and give support from others who are struggling, or have struggled with depression and loneliness. Read more and register here.

Picture Bible Class for Parents begins Sunday

Parents of 2 and 3-year olds are invited to join other parents for a 3-week class exploring practical steps for sharing their faith with their young children at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sunday Register here.

Faith Steps Sacraments Workshop Feb. 15

Sunday, Feb. 15. students and their parents in grades 2-5 are invited to join the Children's Team and pastors for lunch and an exploration of the meaning of the sacraments in the United Methodist Church. Click here to learn more and register.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Let's Make Everyone Count! Feb. 26

The annual Homeless Count in Hillsborough County is coordinated by the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative in conjunction with our community partners. Click here to learn how you can get involved.

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 two Summer 2015 Youth Ministries Interns. Visit our website for a job description and information on how to apply.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Scholarship Opportunities Available

Calling all high school seniors and current college students (any level, including those continuing on to grad school). There may be scholarship opportunities available for you! For more information, high school seniors click here, and college students click here. Deadline is Mar. 31.

FAMILY CIRCLE

Congratulations to Chad and Ashley McMichael Hawk on the birth of their daughter, Adleigh Reese Hawk, Jan. 23; and to grandparents, Martha and Chuck Altman.

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