Value
We all want to feel valued and many us spend time proving our value to others. Your teen is no exception. How can you communicate your child's value in a powerful way? Click here.
Making God's Love Real
This week as the winter sports season for my school ended, I was a little bit sad, thinking that I have to wait almost a whole other year for basketball to start again. But, I think this year was a great learning experience for me (this is my first year playing) and the important part is to not think about what's not going to happen; it's to think about what could happen.
Lili Trentalange
Communication Connector 
Middle School 
Weekends tend to be the best time of the week. Hopefully everyone was able to relax this weekend and give their stresses up to God. Trust in him and he will bring you peace. When you get a little time, thank God for the many blessings that you have.
Van Cates, Jr. 
Communication Connector 
High School 
News + Events
Big Game Party, 6-8:30 p.m., Feb. 7
Volunteers needed for the Big Game Party in the Magnolia building. We will provide dinner and have all the TVs, projectors, etc. on the game. It's a great place to invite friends or watch with family.

Contact Kathy to help with food, decorations or set up.
Scholarships
Hyde Park United Methodist supports higher education and seminary education for youth and adults through several scholarship funds, created by our members. To learn more and/or apply, click here.
Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll Retreat: April 8-10, 2016 (9th & 10th graders ONLY!)
Our Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll retreat is intended to be a resource for high school youth groups to explore their faith during this developmentally sensitive time.  We are providing professional teaching and  instruction along with relevant worship and a lot of fun. Hosted by Warren Willis Camp and the Florida United Methodist Youth Conference. Cost is $100. Sign up here.
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 Morning
We believe that the best way to create "sticky faith" is by having youth involved in congregational worship and serving in church. We encourage both of these for our students. If not attending worship, students can serve in various ways during the hour they are on campus. If you would like to get your student plugged into serving around campus with Children's Ministries, Open Arms, the Tech Team, ushering or greeting, please contact Emily.
Merge, Sunday 5:30-8 p.m.
This Sunday we will travel to Merkos Chabad Lubavitch of Central Florida to learn about the Jewish faith tradition. We will be learning from Rabbi Lazar Rivkin. Please make sure your student has an updated medical form on file. Come for dinner at 5:30 p.m., plan for departure at 6 p.m.

Confirmation, Sunday 6-8 p.m.
We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, but who is Jesus and what difference does he make in our lives? This week, our confirmands will explore Christ's identity and how knowing Jesus changes who we are. Join us in the Magnolia Building from 5:50-6 p.m. From there, we will move over to the Wesley Building for our small group time from 6-8 p.m. We are excited to continue the journey with our confirmands this week, and we are looking forward to seeing you all!
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 known 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 
Youth Summer Interns 2016
We are seeking two 30-hour-a-week summer interns to focus on relationship building, special events, planning regular Merge nights and Bible studies. This position will pay $10 an hour over a 10 week period. Applicants will need housing in the Tampa area. Candidates should have a love for teenagers, teaching and organizational skills, and pass background and reference checks. Please contact Emily if interested.
Important Dates

January
31: Money Matters Faith Step, 10:45-Noon, Magnolia 

February:
7: Money Matters, 10:45 a.m. - noon, Magnolia
7: Big Game Party, 6-8:30 p.m., Magnolia
10: Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
14: Money Matters, 10:45 a.m. - noon, Magnolia
16: HS Home Groups, 6-8 p.m., Location TBA
19-21: Confirmation Retreat
23: HS Home Groups, 6-8 p.m., Location TBA
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