Easter Sunday Worship: Apr. 5, 2015

This Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus.

Help us fulfill our mission of "inviting others to experience the love of God" by leaving the main parking lot for guests and people with difficulty walking. Click here to view a map with all of the parking options for Sunday morning.

Volunteers are still needed to serve in the parking lot for worship services on Easter. Please consider how you can help guests feel at home "from the street to their seat" and sign up online.

Bring cut flowers to add to the flower cross on Azeele Street Easter morning and your camera for family photos.

Easter Services

6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Water Works Park
8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
9:30 and 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship in Harnish Activities Center
9:30 and 11 a.m. Magnolia Worship in Magnolia Building

For more information on Easter services, please visit our website.

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.

There will be no Healing Prayer in the Chapel following services on Sunday. It will resume the first Sunday of next month.

NEWS

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services

Holy Week leads us to the cross with Jesus. Come and experience Maundy Thursday and Good Friday with special worship and remembrance.

Maundy Thursday Services 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

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

Wednesday night dinner is canceled this week 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.

Ministry Offices Closed Apr. 6

The Ministry Offices will be closed on Monday Apr. 6 for the Easter holiday. If you need to contact a pastor in the event of an emergency, birth or death, call 813.253.5388.

"Stories That Shape Us," Easter Worship Series, Apr. 5 - May 17

The resurrection of Jesus has dramatic implications for our lives. The assumptions and limitations we impose on who we are and what we can do are blown away at the empty tomb. You're invited to journey with us in worship Sundays through May 17 in the stories of Jesus appearing after his resurrection and discover what God has in store for you. View details here.

Discover Hyde Park, Apr. 12

Would you like to know more about our congregation or considering membership at Hyde Park? Join us Sunday Apr. 12 for 30 minutes following the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services in Knox Hall 156 to get connected at Hyde Park.

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.

DOWNTOWN UPDATE

Special Prayer and Meditation Service Thursday

Join us 12:15 p.m. this Thursday for special Maundy Thursday Silent Prayer & Meditation service in the Chapel at The Portico (1001 N. Florida Ave.). All are welcome.

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.

EVENTS 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 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.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Staff Opportunity - Communications Specialist

Do you know someone who may be called to serve on our church staff? We have an immediate 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.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Scholarship Opportunities Available, Deadline Today

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 today, Mar. 31.

Register Next Week for Vacation Bible School June 22-26

Join us at Everest VBS where we will explore conquering challenges with God's mighty power June 22-26. Vacation Bible School is for children age 4 by June 1, 2015 through rising sixth-graders. The cost is $40 per child ($50 for rising fifth- and sixth-graders) and online registration opens Apr. 6.

FAMILY CIRCLE

Sympathy to Kathy Avant and family on the death of her father, James Torphy, Mar. 25.

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