Sunday Worship: Mar. 1, 2015

"The Crossroads of Isolation and Community"

This Sunday we continue our Lenten worship series, "Crossroads." At the crossroads of our lives, we can reflect where we are, where we're heading and what we're taking with us. The season of Lent, the 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter, is traditionally a time of self-examination in which we focus on our relationship with God. Click here to learn more.

Sanctuary: "The Crossroads of Isolation and Community" -

The Rev. Roger Scholtz (8:30, 9:30 a.m.); The Rev. Danny Bennett (11 a.m.)

Chapel: "The Crossroads of Isolation and Community"- The Rev. Danny Bennett

Magnolia: "The Crossroads of Isolation and Community"- The Rev. Roger Scholtz

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated Sunday in all worship services. All are welcome to receive the bread and cup (grape juice) by their faith in Christ without regard to membership in this or any church. If you cannot come forward to the rail, simply alert an usher for help.

Our Healing Prayer Team will be available Sunday in the Chapel following each worship service to listen and pray with people in need of spiritual, emotional and physical healing.

NEWS

You're Invited to Progress @ The Portico Sunday

Come experience the restoration and learn about what is happening at Hyde Park's downtown campus, The Portico, 1001 N. Florida Ave. Take a tour of the property and watch a presentation on Sunday. Click here for more details.

Participate in the Lent Challenge

Choose at least one way to fast during Lent leading up to Easter as an intentional way to make more space for God: food, digital, busyness. View details here.

Download Lent graphics for use on social media and smartphone wallpaper here.
What is Lent? Wonder why it lasts 40 days? Where does Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras fit in? Click here to find out.

Lent Books in Bookstore

It's a great time to visit the Aldersgate Bookstore and Coffee Shop. Stop by for Lenten books and more. Click here to learn more details.

Read 'Roger That' every Week

Looking for another thought-provoking pastoral word from the Rev. Roger Scholtz long before the next Sunday arrives? Subscribe to Roger's weekly message "Roger That," which arrives in your email inbox on Thursdays. Catch up on recent Roger That messages you've missed at hydeparkumc.org.

Attend the Annual Women's Interfaith Prayer Service For Peace

You are invited to the 6th Annual Women's Interfaith Prayer Service For Peace, Mar. 6. Click here to learn more.

Upper Room News Now Printed in Cuba
For the first time ever, El Aposento Alto (the Spanish language Upper Room) is now being printed and distributed from Havana, Cuba. Click here to read more.

"No More Throw Away Kids" Training Saturday

Do you have a heart for lost and hurting children? You can be a light in a dark world for incarcerated children. It only takes a small investment of time to make a big difference. A training will be held 10 a.m - 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Click here to register and learn more.

House of Hope Spring Fling Mar. 17

Join Hillsborough House of Hope at noon Tuesday Mar. 17 for its annual Spring Fling luncheon and fashion show at Palma Ceia Country Club. Click here for details.

Wonder Walk 2015, Mar. 21

Come walk, ride, run or skate at the 35th annual Cornerstone Ministries Wonder Walk 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, Mar. 21 along Bayshore Boulevard. View more here.

DOWNTOWN UPDATE

DocNight @ The Portico Tonight

6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, The Portico, at 1001 N. Florida Avenue, will continue its monthly documentary film screening with "Sons of Lwala," a powerful film about two brothers who return home to finish the health clinic their father started. Click here to learn more.

EVENTS AND GROUPS

Sign Up for Lenten Groups, Starting this Week

Starting the week of Feb. 22, groups will dive deeper into the texts from the sermon, and explore how we often find ourselves at crossroads in our faith. Click here to sign up.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Enhance the Worship Experience - Serve on the Tech Team

Help provide a fuller experience worship with sound and visuals. Join the team that supports screens and sound in worship. Full training is provided. Contact Nick Gizzi.

From the Street to their Seat - Serve as a Parking Lot Greeter

Remember how it felt to look for a parking place and find your way to worship the first time? Help everyone feel welcome from the moment they approach our campus. Join our hospitality team as a Parking Lot Greeter. Contact Danny Bennett.

Let's Make Everyone Count! Thursday

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.

More Ways to Make an Impact Immediately

Parking Lot Greeters, Tech, Clothing donation, Bicycles, Gleaners and more. View all here.

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 Rufus and Virginia Ashby, who celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary, Mar. 23.

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