Sunday Worship: May 3, 2015
"The Open Road"

What story of sadness do you long for Christ to hear? Full of grief and disappointment, two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem, when Jesus appears alongside them, and shares in conversation.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Vicki Walker

Chapel: The Rev. Roger Scholtz

Magnolia: The Rev. Roger Scholtz

NEWS

Kids Camp and Missions Fund: Special Offering

Help send kids with financial needs to church camp ($395 / child), on missions trips and to Vacation Bible School ($40 / child). This is a need that was previously funded by the "Camp Fund Brunch." View information and give here.

Celebrate All Who Painted Their Hearts Out
15 people connected with The Portico campus spent part of their Saturday making God's love real by painting the house of a local resident. Experience it in photos.

Prayers and Aid for Nepal

Be in prayer with the people in Nepal and all who are affected by the earthquake including first responders and families of those who have died or are missing. Donate through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) which is helping there. Read
more here.

Baptism Class on Wednesday, May 6

Open to all interested in being baptized or having your child baptized. 6:30 p.m in Chapel. The sacrament of Baptism is a gift of God that is received as a sign of God's love for us. Read more.

Shop Early for Mother's Day and Graduation Gifts

Great new books and gifts have arrived in the Bookstore, where all proceeds benefit missions.

DOWNTOWN AND THE PORTICO

Urban Art Mart, May 9

Local artwork and crafts, food trucks, live music and children's activities. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9. at The Portico. Vendor spaces available. Learn more here.

Virtual Tour and Thank You for theportico.org

Take a virtual tour of the new website for The Portico in downtown. Many thanks to Cheryl and John Parrish, members and owners of Marketing In Color, which donated website development services for theportico.org. Learn more here.

The Portico Chorus

Bringing together people with and without disabilities, the chorus is open to the community and is a multi-generational, multi-denominational and non-audition group. Both chorus members and operational helpers are welcomed! Contact Diane to volunteer. Read more here.

EVENTS AND GROUPS

Connect in Groups

Meet others. Build community. Grow deeper in faith. Help us connect you to a new or existing group with this two-minute Group Connect Form.

Metropolitan Ministries Bridge Builders - You Are Invited!

Hyde Park will have a table at the annual Bridge Builders benefit 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday May 1. Click here for more information and to register for free.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Have More Fun as a Parking Lot Greeter

Be the first to welcome guests and members arriving to church Sundays. It's a fun way to Make God's Love Real "from the street to their seats." Roger Scholtz shows off his parking lot greeter skills in the video to the right and sign-up now here.

VBS 2015: Your Chance to Change Lives

450 children will come to this church for Vacation Bible School June 22-26. There are 200 opportunities for you to volunteer for 4-20 hours. Your time can have a lasting impression on a child's faith. Adult volunteers here, Youth volunteers here.

Serve Day with Cornerstone Ministries

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Assist with renovations to help the Children's Nutrition Program Staff. Find out more and register here.

More Ways to Make an Impact Immediately

Parking lot greeters, tech, clothing donation, bicycles, gleaners and more. View all here.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Register Now 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 is open here.

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