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EMILY'S MESSAGE

Youth Sunday is an annual tradition in which students in grades 6-12 lead our congregation in all of our worship services. The teenagers run the whole morning from hospitality to sharing a message.

This year's theme is "Baggage." How do we let go of the things that weigh us down in life? Comparison, pressure, betrayal and anger become baggage for all of us. Come and encourage our youth as they share their hearts and lead us in worship.

Walking with you,

Emily Felgenhauer

Director of Youth Ministry

VOLUNTEER NEEDS

Confirmation Volunteers

We need adult female volunteers (1-2) to accompany our Confirmands on the retreat Feb. 20-22. If you can help, please contact Dave soon.

COMMUNICATIONS CORNER

A common problem I've noticed with everyone is the unbearable urge to gossip. When we feel insecure about ourselves, we have the tendency to place our insecurities on others. We need to watch what we say. Often when we say bad things about others, it's really the thing we like least about ourselves. God places his love in us to help us feel secure. Let's talk more about that.

Melanie Shepherd

Communications Connector

Plant High School, Junior

BIRTHDAYS

2	Katherine	Arnold	6	Scott	Keller
2	Michael	Matthews	6	Jimmy	Stifler
2	Chip	Carter	6	Hunter	Edgeworth
3	Laura	Dinsmore	7	Kyle	Holcomb
3	Dylan	Head	7	Mary Kate	Urbanski
3	Lilly	Brill	7	Emmanuel	Garcia
4	Hayden	Merrill	7	McKinnon	Bell
5	Martha	Pointer	8	Anika	Moffitt
5	Alyssa	Herkert	8	Will	Connery
5	Trey	Wolfe	8	Lexi	Ashby
6	Jaxon	Brown	8	Erika	Kudryk

PROGRAMMING

Due to Youth Sunday, we will not have the following programming:

Middle School Sunday School

High Commitment Class

Merge

Confirmation Class

Middle School Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
The Bible is intimidating - no doubt about it. It's so big, so wordy, and hard to understand, but what if we told you that there was a way to read the Bible that would make it easy? Good news! There is an easy and fun way to read and understand the Bible, and it's called "The Amazing Bible Race." This race will be your chance to get into Scripture, earn points for your team with fun activities, and be encouraged as you learn and grow in your faith. Each student will need to purchase a Runner's Reader for $6, which will help you remember what the reading of the day is, as well as provide you with commentary to help you understand what you're reading. Come ready to race this Wednesday in the Magnolia Building. See you there!

NEWS AND EVENTS

Lenten High School Home Groups

High school students will be meeting 6-8 p.m. Tuesday nights starting Feb. 24. We will meet for dinner and in depth Bible study at Natalie Peric's home (3908 W. Santiago St. Tampa, FL 33629). Invite a friend and bring your bibles. See you then!

Summer Camp Registration Open!

Click here to register for summer camp and reserve your spot for the week of June 15-20, 2015 (week #2). Once you've registered, contact Kathy DiRaimo if you want to reserve a spot on the church bus. Spaces are limited and the church bus is first come, first served.

Scholarship Opportunities

Calling all high school seniors and current Hyde Park college students (of any level including those continuing on to grad school!) There may be scholarship opportunities available for you! For more information and for the application, seniors click here and college students click here. Deadline is March 31, 2015.

IMPORTANT DATES

Click here to view a calendar.

February

Saturday: Youth Sunday practice, 9 a.m. - noon, Sanctuary

Sunday: Youth Sunday, 7:45 a.m. - noon

11: Guatemala payment due ($300)

18: Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

20-22: Confirmation Retreat, 5 p.m. departure to Warren Willis Camp

22: Nicaragua Mission Meeting, Noon-1 p.m., MB

24: High School Lenten series begins, 6-8 p.m.

Building Key:

HAC = Harnish Activities Center, KH = Knox Hall, MB = Magnolia Building,WC = Wesley Center

OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Summer Interns 2015

Our Ministry is seeking two 30-hour/week summer interns to focus on relationship building, special events and Bible studies. This position will pay $10 an hour over a 10-week period. Interns should be able to find their own housing in the nearby Tampa area. Candidates should have a love for teenagers, teaching and organizational skills, and pass background and reference checks. Please send a resume and cover letter Emily Felgenhauer or call 813.253.5388.

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