What do We do with Other Religions? 
In Jan. and Feb., Sunday Merge will take our students on field trips to learn about other religions in a safe, structured environment. We will be guided through a Jewish synagogue, Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple and an Islamic Mosque, learning about each faith tradition. Find out how you can learn more with us!
Making God's Love Real
Welcome to the new year. And with the new year comes new resolutions. Sometimes this can have a negative effect. Rather than stressing yourself out with all of these New Years resolutions, ask God for guidance as to His purpose for you in the new year. Have a blessed 2016! 
Van Cates, Jr. 
Communication Connector 
High School 
News + Events
Money Matters Faith Step for High School Students
The bible talks about money more than any other subject. Learn how to manage money God's way in this Faith Step workshop beginning 10:45 a.m. Jan. 24. Learn more or sign up now.
SIFAT Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 10-15, 2016 and join us at SIFAT. This is open to all in grades 7-12. Learn more. Sign up.
High School Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 24-30, 2016 and join us as we serve in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Learn more. Sign up here.
Warren Willis Sumer Camp,
June 20-25, 2016
Hyde Park is going to camp during week #2. Church camp is for grades 4-12. Camp costs $420 this year. You can register and put a deposit down online at the Warren Willis website. If you would like to ride the church bus, contact Kathy. Seats are limited and are first come, first served. If you are in need of a scholarship, contact Emily.
Sundays
Sunday Merge
Where and how to Hindus worship? This coming Sunday we will visit the Hindu Temple of Florida. Every student needs a medical form on file to ride the bus with us. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Building with $5 for dinner. Bus leaves at 6 p.m. and returns back to Hyde Park by 8 p.m. Learn more about this Temple here.
Wednesdays
Middle School Bible Study
The bible can seem like a long, boring book, but we invite you to see a new side of Scripture: a scary, gross, and weird side! Wednesday Nights this semester we'll look into the lesser know stories of scripture and find out how God speaks to us in tales of talking donkeys, cliff-diving pigs, dung-fire cooking, and individuals walking through walls. 

Middle Schoolers, join us Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Magnolia Building to experience the strange and awesome stories of God's people and what they mean for you. We'll see you there!
Serving Opportunities
  • Tech Team - contact Nick
  • Children's Ministries - contact Meagan
  • Hospitality - contact Gwen 
  • Open Arms - sign up here 
  • 2nd Saturday Team - contact Drema 
Important Dates

January
3: Confirmation Kick Off, 6-7 p.m., Magnolia Building
17: No programming
23: Children's Gasparilla Parking Fundraiser, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
24: Money Matters Faith Step (for High School Students), 10:45-Noon, Magnolia
31: Money Matters Faith Step, 10:45-Noon, Magnolia 
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