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Sunday Worship: May 10, 2015
"Second Chances"

When have you received a second chance?
Peter, who denied Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' betrayal, is now asked by Jesus to "Feed my sheep." Come and see what God has in store for you.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Roger Scholtz

Chapel: The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans

Magnolia: The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans

News NEWS
Celebrating the Children's Musical   
The Celebration Choir and Angel Choir presented "The Lost Boy: Young Jesus in the Temple" on Sunday, April 26. Experience it in video and photos here.
Celebrating Clergy Team's Call and Continuing Ministry With Us  
Hyde Park took time in worship Sunday to celebrate the call and continuing ministry of our clergy team, and God's faithful provision of pastoral leadership. Read more here.
Urban Art Mart this Saturday
Local artwork and crafts, food trucks, live music and children's activities 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at The Portico in downtown Tampa. Learn more here.
Consider Placing Flowers in Memory or Honor of Someone

Do you enjoy the flowers in worship on Sunday mornings? Consider providing flowers for a birthday, anniversary, memorial, special event or to the Glory of God! Cost is $50. Click here.

Our Stories and the Image of Jesus
A question is being asked after the sermon each week during our series "Stories That Shape Us." See the progression of images formed by your responses here.
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.
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.
Employment Opportunities
Small Blessings Preschool at Hyde Park United Methodist will be hiring new staff for the coming 2015-2016 school year. See more.
Shop Mother's Day and Graduation Gifts
Great new books and gifts have arrived in the Bookstore, where all proceeds benefit missions.
DowntownDOWNTOWN AND THE PORTICO  
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. Contact Diane to volunteer. Read more here.
Meditation on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Experience connection with God and community through the practice of silence 12:15-12:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Chapel at The Portico campus.
GROUPSEVENTS AND GROUPS    
Baptism Class Tomorrow
Open to all interested in being baptized or having your child baptized. 6:30 p.m in the Chapel. The sacrament of Baptism is a gift of God that is received as a sign of God's love for us. Read more here.
Discover Hyde Park on Sunday, May 17
Would you like to know more about Hyde Park? Connect with groups, serving, membership and more at Hyde Park. Join us Sunday, Apr. 12 for 30 minutes following the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services in Knox Hall 156. Contact Mat with questions.
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.
ServiceSERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 
Serve Day with Cornerstone Ministries
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Assist with painting and prep work that benefits area children. Find out more and register here.
Have More Fun as a Parking Lot Greeter
Parking Lot Greeters Have MORE Fun!
Be the first to welcome guests and members arriving to church Sundays once a month. 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. 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.
Your Old iPad Could Enhance the Worship Services
Do you have an iPad you can donate? The tech team is looking for iPads to aid in worship services. Contact Nick Gizzi today.
Help Make Vacation Bible School Reach New Heights
No experience necessary, just donate empty milk jugs, rope and snacks. Read details here.

More Ways to Make an Impact Immediately 

Parking lot greeters, tech, clothing donation, bicycles, gleaners and more. View all here.
ChildrenCHILDREN 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.
Youth Ministries Update - No Merge on Sunday Night
There will be no Merge this Sunday due to Mother's Day. We hope you will enjoy time with the special people in your life. Join us next week for Movie Night.
Children's Ministries Update - Wednesday Nights
Wednesday night programming (the Jr. Zone, Zone, and Club 45) ends Wednesday, May 13 for the school year.  Join us back in September! More information here.
M.O.P.S. Update
M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers) will hold their last regular meetings of the school year 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
  • We celebrate the birth of Addison Ella Virginia Thompson, daughter of Nathan and Allison Dicus Thompson, March 28.
  • We celebrate the birth of Anna Gayle Stefany, daughter of Matthew and Courtney Stefany, April 24.
  • Sympathies to Lynn Stone and family on the death of her father, George McClain,
    May 3.
April Memorials

In Memory of:
James Carter Sr: Cheryl Whitemen
Ali Davenport: Cheryl Anderson
Mizell K. Hendry: Kelly Hendry Puglisi
Vic Leavengood: Deborah Skyrms, George and Betty Hardy IV, Margaret Davis

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