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Palm Sunday Worship: Mar. 29, 2015 
"The Crossroads of Blindness and Truth"   

This Sunday is Palm Sunday (also called Passion Sunday), marking the beginning of Holy Week. The name "Palm Sunday" comes from the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem before the Passover Festival, when the crowds cut palm branches from the trees and spread them on the road before him. Bring a palm frond to wave at all worship services. Ushers will distribute small crosses made from palm fronds at all services. Click here to learn more. 
  • On the fifth Sunday of the month, we share in the support of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. Use the special envelope in the pew rack or information carts. More here.

Sanctuary: Mat Hotho, Director of Adult Discipleship (8:30 a.m.); The Rev. Roger Scholtz (9:30, 11 a.m.)   

Chapel: The Rev. Roger Scholtz   

Magnolia: Mat Hotho, Director of Adult Discipleship

News NEWS
Discover Hyde Park Sunday
Would you like to know more about our congregation or considering membership at Hyde Park? Join us Sunday for 30 minutes following the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services in Knox Hall 156 to get connected at Hyde Park.
Prepare for Holy Week and Easter
  • Family Easter Celebration is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Details here.
  • More than 70 opportunities positions still open on hospitality teams for Easter. Sign up to serve. Details here.
  • Pick up an invitation to invite family and friends to Easter worship Apr. 5. Details here. 
  • Order your Easter Lilies in honor or in memory of family and friends for $10 by Monday, Mar. 30. Details here.
Holy Week Services, Mar. 29-Apr. 3
  • Palm Sunday is this Sunday, Mar. 29
    • Bring a palm frond to worship services. Details above and here.
  • Maundy Thursday Service of Communion and Remembrance
    • 12:15 p.m. Apr. 2 at The Portico, 1001 N. Florida Ave.
    • 7 p.m. Apr. 2 in the Sanctuary. Will include Service of Tenebrae.
  • Good Friday Service of Darkness and Contemplation
    • 7 p.m. Apr. 3 in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday, Apr. 5 
  • 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Water Works Park. {NOTE NEW time and location}
  • 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Traditional Services in the Sanctuary
  • 9:30 and 11 a.m. Contemporary Services in the Harnish Activities Center
  • 9:30 and 11 a.m. Magnolia Services in the Magnolia Building
  • Bring a flower on Easter morning to add to the flower cross and your camera for photos.
Visit hydeparkumc.org/easter for additional details.

Manna Bags Available Sunday

Manna Bags will be sold Sunday in the Courtyard for $5. Each bag contains food, a short Scripture, socks and information on community resources for people in need.

Last Call for Easter books for someone's basket!

Stop in the Aldersgate Corner Bookstore and Coffee Shop for something special for Easter baskets. View details here.
No Wednesday Night Dinner Apr. 1
Wednesday night dinner is canceled Apr. 1 as our Harnish Activities Center is being set up for Easter worship. Please join us again 5:15-6:15 p.m. the following Wednesday, Apr. 8.
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.
Join the "ACM Crafters" Group
Want to support missions and have fun? Come and join the ACM (Alternative Christmas Market) Crafters every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Learn more here.
DowntownDOWNTOWN UPDATE  
DocNight @ The Portico Tonight
6:30 p.m. March 24, The Portico, at 1001 N. Florida Avenue, will continue its monthly documentary film screening with "Not Just a Game," which examines how athlete activists have used their platform to oppose racism, sexism, and homophobia. Click here to learn more.
Paint Your Heart Out Tampa, Apr. 18
The Portico is leading a team of volunteers as part of the citywide Paint Your Heart Out Tampa project 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 18. Learn more here.
GROUPSEVENTS AND GROUPS    
Baptism Class Wednesday, Apr. 1 
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, Apr. 1 in the Chapel lobby. This class is required for all those considering baptism.
Join a "Manna and Mercy" Group
Join the Rev. Roger Scholtz for a seven-week study of the biblical narrative using Daniel Erlanger's book, "Manna and Mercy." Three different group offerings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays begin the week of Apr. 5. Click here to register and learn more.
Be a Lifesaver; Sign up For CPR Training
Be a lifesaver, literally. Learn CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Free two-hour training will be offered by Medical First Responder ministry. Click here to register for a class Apr. 12, 15 or 20.
ServiceSERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 
Staff Opportunity - Communications Specialist
Do you know someone who may be called to serve on our church staff? We currently have an opening for a full-time Communications Specialist. Learn more and how to apply here.
Give Your Old iPad New Life
Do you have an iPad you can donate? The tech team is looking for iPads to aid in worship services. Contact Nick Gizzi.

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.
Scholarship Opportunities Available, Deadline Approaching
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.
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Hyde Park United Methodist
500 W. Platt St.
Tampa, FL 33606
813.253.5388