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Sunday Worship: Mar. 8, 2015 
"The Crossroads of Pride or Grace"   

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 Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans 

Chapel: The Rev. Debbie Casanzio 

Magnolia: The Rev. Debbie Casanzio

This Sunday will be a Sit-Together Sunday. Children in grades 1-5 are encouraged to worship with their parents. There will be programming for children in Kindergarten and younger on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Wesley Center.
News NEWS
Special Lenten Concert "Requiem for the Living," Mar. 22
Hyde Park invites the community to enjoy the Chancel Choir and orchestra present "Requiem for the Living" at 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 22 in the Sanctuary. Find out more here.
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.
Serve as an usher, greeter or parker for Holy Week
Join Hyde Park's hospitality team for Holy Week. Choose an opportunity to serve at our Maundy Thursday Apr. 2, Good Friday Apr. 3 and/or Easter Sunday services Apr. 5. More details here.
Attend the Annual Women's Interfaith Prayer Service For Peace
You are invited to the 6th Annual Women's Interfaith Prayer Service For Peace Friday. Click here to 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.  

Put a Easter Book in Your Basket!

Children's Easter books are in the Aldersgate Corner Bookstore and Coffee Shop. View details here.
Fall Foliage Cruise, Sept. 18-27, 2015
All are welcome to join the PrimeTimers on a cruise to New England and Canada this fall, Sept. 18-27. To learn more, click here.
DowntownDOWNTOWN UPDATE  
Celebrating and Embracing Progress @ The Portico
Hundreds of Hyde Park church family and friends gathered Sunday after worship at our new downtown campus, The Portico, to celebrate progress building community and preparing the property and to hear more about our future as "one church, two campuses." Click here for more.
GROUPSEVENTS 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.
Connect Relationally to Grow Spiritually
Meet others, build community and grow deeper in faith. Help us start the conversation about connecting you to a group today. Fill out a quick two-minute form here.
ServiceSERVICE 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.

More Ways to Make an Impact Immediately 

Parking Lot Greeters, Tech, Clothing donation, Bicycles, Gleaners and more. View all here.
ChildrenCHILDREN AND YOUTH  
Family Conversations During Lent
During the season of Lent, Elementary Sunday Morning Live will align children's weekly Bible story and memory verse with topics the congregation will be exploring in Sunday worship services. Click here to learn more.
Family Easter Celebration
Join us for the Family Easter Celebration 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 28. Enjoy snacks, crafts, games, an egg hunt, and telling of the Easter story. More details here.
  • Donate individually wrapped candy, small toys, stickers, pencils, or any other small party-favor type items by March 22. For more details, click here.
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.
FamilyFAMILY CIRCLE   
  • Congratulations to John and Cynthia Lynn, who celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary, Mar. 2.
February Memorials

In Memory of:
Leffie Carlton: Debbie Thomas, Margaret Davis
Jim Carter: Bruce and Cindy Tigert
Ali Davenport: Alice Brayton, Merrick Pitts, Nancy Jane Mikowski
Howell McKay: Debbie Thomas
Lisa Rorrer: Bruce and Cindy Tigert
Jean Spada: Jeanne Bedami
Leslie Spector: Jerry and Linda Willis, Ruth Steinberg, Laura Steinberg, Kim and Jeff Clarke, John and Teri Snyder, Pat Kelly, Bruce and Cindy Tigert, Ilene Shulan, Margaret Hendri, Sal Papsidero
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Hyde Park United Methodist
500 W. Platt St.
Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.5388