Sunday Worship, Oct. 4
"Let me be full, let me be empty..."
  Philippians 4:4-13

"Let me be full, let me be empty; let me have all things, let me have nothing," reads the Wesley Covenant prayer. It is not easy, but God commands us to be content with what we have and work to serve others. On this Missions Celebration and World Communion Sunday, see how our collective gifts are shared and serve a world in need. Join us.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Magrey deVega
Chapel: The Rev. Dr. Sally Campbell-Evans
Magnolia: The Rev. Dr. Sally Campbell-Evans
NEWS
"Not My Own" Worship Series: Giving Ourselves Back to God

Our current sermon series walks line-by-line through the Wesley Covenant Prayer, challenging us to find a deeper, more meaningful commitment to God.
  • Watch or listen to previous sermons here.
  • Bookmarks, wallet cards, and postcards to help you remember the prayer can be found on the brochure racks around campus.
  • Download "Not My Own" wallpapers for your digital devices and a printable copy of the "Wesley Covenant Prayer" here.
Join Us for Missions Celebration This Sunday

Hyde Park makes God's love real through over 50 different Missions partners across the world. This is possible because of your year-round support. Our annual Missions Celebration on Sunday is a chance for you to connect with many of these missions in multiple ways. Learn more.
Alzheimer's Seminar for Caregivers Oct. 8

Is someone you know or love affected by Alzheimer's Disease? Join us 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Magnolia Building for a free seminar to help family members care for their loved ones with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Register or find out more here.
Can You Give Two Minutes of Your Time?

Help shape our November worship series by taking our quick, anonymous survey found here.
All Saints Chancel Choir Benefit Concert

The Hyde Park United Methodist Chancel Choir will hold a benefit concert at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Sanctuary. They will be performing Ola Gheilo's "Sunrise Mass." There will be no charge for admission, but donations will benefit the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. Learn more.
New PrimeTimers Events

The PrimeTimers, Hyde Park's older adult ministry, have an exciting schedule lined up for the fall.  Learn more or RSVP here.
This Week's Wednesday Night Dinner: Fall Harvest

Enjoy fall favorites like turkey, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie this Wednesday from 5:15-7 p.m. in the Harnish Activities Center. $8 adults, $4 children (12 and under). Learn more. 
DOWNTOWN AND THE PORTICO
Doc Night with The Portico Tonight

Join The Portico for a viewing of "Grand Debut", a documentary co-created by Doc Night curator Christopher Boulton. The film will be shown at 8 p.m. tonight at the University of Tampa. Learn more.
EVENTS AND GROUPS
Still Looking for a Group?

Two short-term groups are starting the week of Oct. 11. Study hospitality in the Gospel of Luke or explore prayer, sacraments, and community in Animate:Practices. Learn more.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Give Food for the Soul with Meals of Love

Meals of Love provide support and nourishment to those going through a difficult time. Volunteers are needed to prepare or deliver meals. Learn more or sign up here.
Creating the Toolbox for Care - Visitation and Prayer Training Wednesday

Hyde Park's Visitation and Prayer team is made up of church members who pray "for" and "with" others. Learn the basics of hospital and home visitation, as well as how to pray "for" and "with" others, with members of the Congregational Care team. Learn more.
Feeding Tampa Bay: Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month all across the U.S. The goal of Hunger Action Month is to create an awareness that leads to action. Learn more about how you can solve the problem of hunger through action here.
Donate Medication Bottles for the Nicaragua Mission Trip

The Nicaragua Mission team needs clean, empty medication bottles for its upcoming mission trip. Please remove the label before dropping them off at the church office. Contact Vicki Walker for more information.
Annual Serve Day Registration is Now Open

Some 400 Hyde Park members will serve our local community at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent on Nov. 22. In addition, you can donate jars of peanut butter to Metropolitan Missions on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. Learn more or register here.
10th Annual Alternative Christmas Market Nov. 8

Hyde Park will hold its 10th Annual Alternative Christmas Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Harnish Activities Center. Escape the mall madness and purchase gifts while supporting Hyde Park missions partners. Learn more.
Continuing to Support the Refugee Crisis

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is aiding the refugees of the civil war in Syria, and you can help! All donations made through the church marked "UMCOR Refugees" will go to their relief fund. See their latest updates or donate to UMCOR directly here.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Missions Celebration Youth Essay Contest Winners

Hyde Park awarded two $250 mission trip scholarships to our winners of the Missions Celebration Youth Essay Contest, Isaiah Isel and Katie Huettel. Read the winning essays here.
Immediate Openings at Small Blessings Preschool

Small Blessings Early Childhood Center is a weekday preschool that teaches through various enrichment activities like crafts, hands-on activities and music. For more information and current openings, click here.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • A Memorial Service for Jackie Evans, mother of Clarke Campbell-Evans, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel, with a reception preceding the service in Knox Hall Room 150.
  • Sympathy to Nancy Silverfield on the death of her father, Jack Douglas Curlee, Sept. 18.
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