Lent & Your Family
One week ago, we officially began the season of Lent, the 40 days (excluding Sundays) during which we prepare for Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. During this season, many Christians make room in their lives to center on growing closer to God and serving others.

Two upcoming events can help your family focus on what's important this Lenten season:
  • Learn about the meaning of Baptism and Communion in our Family Sacraments Workshop on Feb. 28
  • Serve others at our Family Service Project on Mar. 6.
CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS
Ask the Pastor
Club 45 students had a wonderful "Ask the Pastor" night with the Rev. Magrey deVega. See their questions and his responses here. 
Family Fun Movie Night
Friday, 6 p.m. All families are invited to join us in the Harnish Activities Center. Enjoy dinner, a photo, concession stand treats and a screening of the movie "Home". Children are welcome to bring stuffed animals, blankets and pillows and come in pajamas. So we have enough food for everyone, please register here.
Sacraments Workshop for Families

Feb. 28, 11 a.m. Parents and their children in grades 2-5 are invited to join pastors and the children's team at a workshop exploring the meaning of the Sacraments in the United Methodist church. We will conclude by celebrating Communion together in the Chapel. Register here.  
Family Service Project

Mar. 6, 10:30 a.m. Parents and their children are invited to participate in a short family service project. Learn about the mission of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) from the Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans and stuff a backpack school kit to be used in UMCOR relief efforts. A donation of $10/backpack is requested to cover the cost of the supplies purchased. Register here.
Spring Break Programming Changes
Mar. 13 will be a Sit-Together Sunday for grades 1-5, with regular programming available for Kindergarten and younger. There will be no Jr. Zone, Zone or Club 45 on Mar. 16. There will be Nursery care on Mar. 16 and older children are welcome in the Nursery that evening.
Palm Sunday Processional
Mar. 20, Sunday Morning Live children in PK3-grade 5 will participate in worship by waving palm branches at the beginning of 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary services. Please send a child-sized palm branch with your child, check them in as usual and meet shepherds on the playground (3-4-K) or the Memorial Garden (grades 1-5). Please be on time! After the processional, children will return to their regular Sunday Morning Live classrooms. Choir children will receive instructions from their Directors. 
Warren Willis Summer Camp,
June 20-25
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.
VBS June 27-July 1
Save the date for Cave Quest Vacation Bible School at Hyde Park United Methodist. VBS will be held June 27-July 1. Children wishing to attend will be able to register on our website in mid-April. Want to serve on the Cave Quest exploration team? Adults sign-up here and youth sign-up here. Help us inspire kids to follow Jesus, the light of the world!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Feb. 
 
Fri.: Family Fun Night: Movie Night, 6 p.m., HAC
28: Sacraments Workshop, 11 a.m., HAC and Chapel

Mar. 
1 & 15: MOPS meetings, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., WC 308/9
6: Family Backpack Service Project for UMCOR, 10:30 a.m., HAC
13: Sit-Together Sunday for Grades 1-5, Spring Break
16: No Jr. Zone, Zone, or Club 45, Spring Break
20: Children's Palm Processional & Children's Choirs Sing
27: Easter Sunday,  regular Sunday Morning Live at 9:30 a.m., childcare for ages 4 and under at 11 a.m.  
 
Building Code:
WC = Wesley Center, HAC = Harnish Activities Center
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
  • 11 a.m. Sunday Morning Live 3-4-K & grades 3-5 shepherds
  • Zone shepherds
  • Sunday morning greeters
  • Tech team members
WHAT WE ARE LEARNING
Nursery Sunday School & Sunday Morning Live 3-4-K
CONTACT US
 Meagan Kempton, Director
Kristin Passath, Assistant Director, Elementary
Melissa Torres, Assistant Director, Preschool
Kathy DiRaimo, Program Administrative Assistant
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