Sunday Worship, Dec. 6
Is There Room for Restoration in this City?
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Jeremiah 33: 7-16

We live in a broken world full of hurting people. Advent is a season of yearning and struggling for a deliverer who will restore us and our world back to the way God intended it. How can we make room for this world-changing compassion in our lives?

Sanctuary: The Rev. Magrey deVega 
Chapel: The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans
Magnolia: The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans
NEWS
Shop Unique Gifts at The Portico's Urban Art Mart Saturday

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. this Saturday and feature live music, food and family activities. Learn more.
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas at Hyde Park

Our Christmas Services begin in just three weeks. Now is your opportunity to:
  • Spread holiday cheer in worship spaces and to shut-ins in our community by purchasing a poinsettia by Monday, Dec. 14
  • Invite friends and neighbors to Christmas services through a postcard or yard sign
  • Purchase gifts that make a real difference on the Alternative Christmas Market Gift List
Click on the links above to act now or visit the tables in the Courtyard and Magnolia Patio Dec. 6 and 13.
Aldersgate Bookstore Open House this Sunday

Shop for Christmas gifts that benefit missions at the Aldersgate Bookstore Open House Sunday. Browse books and gifts for all ages while enjoying free cookies and wassail.
Make Room during the Advent Season

Christmas is overwhelming, but our Advent worship series will take us on a journey of "Making Room": for silence, compassion, service, peace, and the hope of Christ.
Support Missions today, Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving to kick-off the holiday season. There are two opportunities to support missions:
Healing Prayer Available this Sunday

If you or a loved one is suffering in body, mind or spirit, the healing prayer team is available after every service in the Chapel this Sunday to pray with you. For more information, contact Joan Mellen.
Three Easy Ways to Submit your 2016 Pledge

It's not too late to make your financial commitment for 2016:
Wednesday Night Dinners Continue

Enjoy food and fellowship this Wednesday from 5:15-7 p.m. in the Harnish Activities Center. Adults are $8 and children under 12 are $4. Learn more.
DOWNTOWN AND THE PORTICO
"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 Concert this Sunday

Support The Portico Chorus 1 p.m. this Sunday 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 Thursday

Learn how to manage the stress and depression of the season at the "Healthier Happier Holidays: Managing the Stress of the Holiday Season" workshop 6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel. Light dinner and childcare will be provided. Learn more or RSVP here.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Share joy as part of 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, usher at a Christmas service, and more. Sign-up now.
Christmas Food Drive Sunday

Bring food donations this Sunday to help feed more than 2,500 families with the Christmas Food Drive for the Good Samaritan Mission. There will be a red trailer in the Courtyard for donations. Learn more.
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. 
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.
Seven ways to Serve Now
 
There are seven ways you can make God's love real across campus and our community with Hyde Park United Methodist; learn more.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Book Fair to Benefit Small Blessings Wednesday
 
Small Blessings preschool will hold a book fair 5:30-6:30 this Wednesday. There will be a variety of books and gifts to choose from; purchases benefit teaching resources at Small Blessings. Learn more.
Happy Birthday Jesus Party Dec. 9
 
The Jr. Zone (3-4-K) and Zone (Grades 1-3) will host a happy birthday Jesus party 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Harnish Activities center. Children are encouraged to bring a friend. Please RSVP to Meagan Kempton to ensure there is enough food. Learn more.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • Sympathy to JP Peterson on the death of his mother, Nov. 30.
  • Sympathy to the family of Doris McCleskey on her death, Nov. 25. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel.
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