Sunday Worship, Oct. 11
From My to Thy
Philippians 2:1-11

"I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal," reads this week's line of the Wesley Covenant prayer. What can it mean for us to die to self, to freely submit to God's will in our lives? Join us Sunday.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Danny Bennett
Chapel: The Rev. Debbie Casanzio
Magnolia: The Rev. Debbie Casanzio 
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.
Alzheimer's Seminar for Caregivers Thursday

Is someone you know or love affected by Alzheimer's Disease? Join us 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. this 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.
All Saint's 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 Gjeilo's "Sunrise Mass." An offering will benefit the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc. (DACCO). Learn more.
Boy Scout Christmas Wreath Sale
 
The Boy Scouts from Hyde Park United Methodist's Troop 22 will be taking orders for fresh holiday wreaths between all services on Oct. 11 and Oct. 18 in the Courtyard. Learn more.
Hyde Park Member Sponsors Child
 
Debbie Thomas was recently featured in the El Ayudante mission newsletter for her sponsorship of a child. El Ayudante houses impoverished Nicaraguan children and their families. Read Debbie's letter about her sponsorship here.
New PrimeTimers Events
 
The PrimeTimers, Hyde Park's older adult ministry, have two exiting events planned for October: a luncheon at Palma Ceia United Methodist and a trip to Bok Tower Gardens. Learn more or RSVP 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.
This Week's Wednesday Night Dinner: Taste of Italy 
 
Enjoy Italian fare like fettuccine alfredo and sausage and peppers goulash 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
Vision Emerges for The Portico Sunday Oct. 18

Come and discover the vision emerging for our downtown campus, The Portico, after every service on Sunday, Oct. 18 in the Courtyard. Learn about the timeline of the renovation project, service opportunities, and more. Learn more.
EVENTS AND GROUPS
Still Looking for a Group?

Two short-term groups are starting next week. Study hospitality in the Gospel of Luke or explore prayer, sacraments, and community in Animate: Practices. Learn more.  
New Member Group Begins Next Week

New to Hyde Park? Discover our church's mission and vision and your journey as a disciple of Christ in our New Member Group. Learn more. 
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers Needed for Flood Repair Oct. 11-17

Volunteers are needed for a team that will repair a disabled man's home in Pensacola, FL. The team will be in Pensacola from Oct. 11-17, repairing a home that was damaged by the 2014 Pensacola flood. Learn more or sign up here.
Nov. 22 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.
Give Food and Comfort 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.
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.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
New Workshop for Driving Teenagers and Parents

When teenagers get behind the wheel, it is a struggle between freedom and trust. Learn more about this struggle in The Driving Contract workshop at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the Magnolia Building. Learn more.
Class Openings at Small Blessings Preschool

Small Blessings Early Childhood Center has immediate openings for students. The center is a weekday preschool that teaches through various enrichment activities like crafts, hands-on activities and music. For more information, click here.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • We celebrate the birth of Bodi Andrew Wotsch, son of Josh and Jennifer Wotsch, Sept. 29.
  • Happy anniversary to John and Mary Goodson, celebrating their 73rd anniversary, Oct. 9.
     SEPTEMBER MEMORIALS
  • Michael Berry: Pam and Rusty Carpenter
  • Gary Dicus: AG Brady Interiors LLC; Douglas Mutch; Susan Elhilow and the Gracie Street Girls; Tufekian Import Export Ventures Inc.; Gary Pike/Point West Designs; Ewing, Noble and Winn; Noble Interior Design LLC; Gloria Kay; Parker Owens; Enrique and Carol Woodroffe; James and Eileen Parks; Anthony and Linda Sexton; Don and Linda Dicus; Annette and Don Gordon and family; Jackie and Michael Bardin; Bob and Carol Hackney; Bob and Sally Mabry Jr.; Denise and Thomas Pierce; Tammy Kepley and Michelle Young; Janni and Stanford Lifsey; Franco Pasquale Design Associates; Bruce and Adajean Samson; Anne, Bill, Johnny, Ryan and Shannon Taylor; Harry and Bonnie DeNegre; Donna Marlow;  Dottie and George Williams; Martin and Kennedy Garcia; Bill West; Teri and Eric Castillo; The Bank of Tampa; Gail Wilkes; Deborah Mangum; The Jopek Family; Steve Ramsour; Jim and Susanne Thompson; Wendy Gold; Bo and Michele Cimino; GFWC Tampa Women's Club
  • Diane Flagg: Carol Cuculich
  • John Germany: Margaret Davis
  • Frank McMichael: Hugo and Lou Schmidt; Owen Brewer and Joan Garrison; Harold and Nina Hendry; John and Cynthia Lynn; Margaret Davis; Jim and Martha Harnish; Rosemary Henderson; Bob and Carol Hackney; Randy and Patricia Hicks; Betty Ann Ennis; Karen Clarke; Nell Rorebeck; Richard Clarke; Teri and Eric Castillo; Terry Heath; Robert and Martha Sue Logan; Laura and Preston Farrior; Bo and Michele Cimino; Nancy and Co Irwin; Pam and Rusty Carpenter
  • Jerry Randle: Martha Scudder
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