Sunday Worship, Nov. 29
Is There Room for Silence?
Malachi 3:1-6; Luke 3:1-6 

In the chaos of the holidays, we are deafened by all the noise around us. We desperately need to stop, reflect and listen. Our Advent worship series will take us on a journey of "Making Room" for silence, compassion, service, peace and the hope of Christ.

After worship, pick up an Advent book devotional from an usher or brochure racks around campus to make room for Christ during Advent.

This Sunday will be a Sit-Together Sunday; children in grades 1-5 will worship with their parents. As is our tradition of fifth Sundays, we will be collecting a special offering to support the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, a refuge for abused, neglected, and troubled children.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans 
Chapel: The Rev. Magrey deVega
Magnolia: The Rev. Magrey deVega
NEWS
Preparing for Christmas at Hyde Park

Share the joy of the Christmas season at Hyde Park United Methodist:
  • Pick up your bag this Sunday to help feed more than 2,500 families with the Christmas Food Drive for the Good Samaritan Mission
  • Spread holiday cheer in worship spaces and to needy in the community by purchasing a poinsettia by Monday, Dec. 14
  • Visit the Aldersgate Bookstore Open House Dec. 6 and browse Christmas books and gifts
Thanksgiving Holiday Week Schedule
 
  • Wednesday, Nov. 25: No Wednesday Night Dinner, no Children's or Youth programming
  • Thursday, Nov. 26: Ministry Offices Closed, No Mid-Day Meditation at The Portico
  • Friday, Nov. 27: Ministry Offices Closed
  • Sunday, Nov. 29: No Porch Party at The Portico
Charlotte Lehnherr to be honored Sunday
 
During the 8:30 Chapel service Sunday, Charlotte Lehnherr will be named the "Honorary Member of the Charge Conference." This title is bestowed upon individuals who embody the mission and vision of the church. Learn more.
Three Easy Ways to Submit your 2016 Pledge

This past Sunday, we concluded our "Elephant in the Room" worship series, but its not too late to make your financial commitment:
Thank You! It was a Great 2015 SERVE Day

This past Sunday, hundreds of Hyde Park Members served the community at the Metropolitan Ministries' Holiday Tent. See pictures from the event.
DOWNTOWN AND THE PORTICO
Shop Unique Gifts at The Portico's Urban Art Mart Dec. 5

Shop a unique collection of goods just in time to wrap up your Christmas shopping at The Portico's Urban Art Mart! The mart will run 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and feature live music, food and family activities. Learn more.
"The Loving Story" Doc Night at The Portico Dec. 8
Join us 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Portico as we view and discuss "The Loving Story", a documentary detailing the Supreme Court case which legalized interracial marriage. Learn more.
Support The Portico Chorus at Dec. 6 Concert

Support The Portico Chorus 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at The Portico at a Christmas concert and party.  The chorus is composed of special needs adults in the Tampa Bay area and meets monthly at The Portico. Learn more.
EVENTS AND GROUPS
Managing the Stress of the Holiday Season Workshop

Learn how to manage this stress and depression of the season at the "Healthier Happier Holidays: Managing the Stress of the Holiday Season" workshop 6:30 - 8 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Chapel. Light dinner and childcare will be provided. Learn more or RSVP here.
Advent Groups Begin Next Week

Discover a fresh experience of Christ from each Gospel within a small group community with the Rev. Magrey deVega's Advent book, "Awaiting the Already: An Advent Journey Through the Gospels." Sign up now.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
2016 Cuba Mission Trip Information Meeting

It is not too late to join the Hyde Park mission team to Cuba in 2016!  All interested are welcome to attend a short information meeting 12:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Knox Hall 150. Learn more.
Ring a Bell for the Salvation Army 
 
Hyde Park members are invited to make God's love real by volunteering as a bell ringer. You may sign up directly with the Salvation Army to bring the joy and hope of the holiday season; learn more. 
Share Joy with the Christmas Hospitality Team 
 
Share the joy and the light of Christ this season on the Christmas hospitality team. Opportunities are available to greet guests, assist with parking, work on the technical team, and more. Sign-up now.
Impact the Next Generation as a Shepherd
 
Just three hours a month can make a lasting impact on Hyde Park kids! As a small group shepherd, you will develop relationships with children, sit with them during large group time, and lead or assist a small group lesson. Contact Meagan Kempton for more information.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sit-Together this Sunday 
 
Children in grades 1-5 are invited to worship with their parents in all services in lieu of Sunday Morning Live. Children kindergarten and younger can attend nursery and Sunday Morning Live in the Wesley Center. Learn more.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • We celebrate the birth of Adeline Annette Bradley, daughter of Michelle and Rollan Bradley, Nov. 19.
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