Sunday Worship, Feb. 28
We Give Thanks

When life turns sour, our default response is bitterness, not thankfulness. The Bible challenges us, however, to be content in every circumstance. Sunday we'll explore how to recognize God and give him thanks, not just when all is good around us, but even in our darkest circumstances.

Our current worship series Ashes to Action takes a look at five aspects of Christian character, giving us space for self-reflection during the Lenten season. Make time for spiritual practices in your own life by joining us for worship Sunday and following along with our daily scriptures.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Magrey deVega  
Chapel: The Rev. Justin LaRosa
Magnolia: The Rev. Justin LaRosa
NEWS
(Re)view The Rev. Dr Steve Harper

Experience the Rev. Dr. Steve Harper's sermon, "We Rejoice in God", again in our sermon archives. He is a retired elder of the Untied Methodist Church and a friend and mentor to the Rev. Magrey deVega, the Rev. Vicki Walker and the Rev. Debbie Casanzio. His book "Five Marks of a Methodist" is the basis of our sermon series and is available in the Aldersgate Bookstore.
Mark Your Calendars for Holy Week and Easter
  • March 20: Palm Sunday
  • March 24: Maundy Thursday (12:15 p.m. at The Portico, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary)
  • March 25: Good Friday (12:15 p.m. at The Portico, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary)
  • March 27: Easter (6:30 a.m. at WaterWorks park, 8 a.m. Traditional, 9:30 a.m. Traditional and Contemporary, 11 a.m. Traditional, Contemporary and Magnolia)

Learn more about Easter events at Hyde Park United Methodist. 
Duke University Chorale to Perform Here March 13

Mark your calendars! Sunday evening March 13 in the Sanctuary, Hyde Park United Methodist will host the Duke University Chorale in concert. Proceeds will benefit "Imagine No Malaria," a global effort by the United Methodist Church, United Nations foundation, and other organizations to eradicate malaria once and for all. Learn more.
Hyde Park Members Ran to Make God's Love Real

This Saturday, multiple individuals from Hyde Park United Methodist ran to make God's love real in the Gasparilla distance classic. View photos from the event.
View Hyde Park Posts on Social Media

Stay connected with inspiring messages, personal stories and news updates on our Facebook page and Twitter account. Our pages are public and you may view them without having a Facebook or Twitter account.
Feed the Hungry with Manna Bags this Sunday

Purchase a Manna Bag filled with ready-to-eat food, socks and Scriptures of encouragement this Sunday. Bags are $5 and will be sold in the Courtyard and Magnolia Patio. Learn more.
February Giving Matters: 'Tipping Point for Ministry at The Portico'

Tipping Point: the point at which a series of small changes becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change. Continue reading this month's Giving Matters by the Rev. Magrey deVega here.
Food and Fellowship at Wednesday Night Dinner

Enjoy food and fellowship 5:15-7 p.m. Wednesday in the Harnish Activities Center. $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Learn more.
DOWNTOWN AT THE PORTICO
'Take Me Home' Doc Night Thursday

Join us for a documentary on homelessness, "Take Me Home" 6 p.m. Thursday at The Portico. The documentary tells the stories of several homeless individuals, giving us a critical look at the truth of homelessness and our own prejudices. Learn more.
EVENTS AND GROUPS
Explore 'Five Marks of a Methodist'

Engage further with our Lenten worship series "Ashes to Action" with Steve Harper's book, "Five Marks of a Methodist", available at the Aldersgate Bookstore or from Cokesbury. You can also sign up to explore the text with others in a small group community here.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
2016 Mission Trips to Cuba and South Africa

Make God's love real across the globe by joining one of our 2016 mission trip teams:
  • The Cuba Mission Trip will be June 4-11, 2016; learn more here.
  • The South Africa Mission Trip is September 2016; learn more here.
2016 Cornerstone Family Ministries Wonderwalk

The 2016 Cornerstone Family Ministries Wonderwalk will begin 9 a.m. Saturday March 5 in the Harnish Activities Center. Raise scholarship funds for students of the The Rosa Valdez Early Childhood Learning Center in West Tampa individually or with your small group. Learn more.
Immediate Opportunities to Serve 
 
Volunteer now to help make God's love real at Hyde Park United Methodist. Multiple opportunities are available:
- Assist the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative in a homeless count
- Replenish brochure and pew racks with the Information Team
- Provide comfort and care as a Love Meals Deliverer
- Raise money for missions with the Hyde Park Craft Group 
Employment Opportunities Available

Three employment opportunities are currently available: a part-time music director for The Portico, a Nursery Attendant and two interns for Merge Youth Ministries. Learn more.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sacraments Workshop for Elementary Schoolers  
 
Parents and their children, grades 2-5, are invited to a Sacraments Workshop 11 a.m. Sunday in the Harnish Activities Center. Families will explore the meaning of Baptism and Communion. Includes a Q and A session with a pastor! Learn more or Sign up now. 
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • Happy 65th Anniversary to Rufus and Virginia Ashby, Feb. 23.
  • Sympathy to Mary McNeel on the death of her father, Clay D. Brittain, Jr. Feb. 17.
  • Sympathy to Jinx Cole on the death of her mother, Feb. 18.
  • Sympathy to Dan Shafer on the death of his son, Patrick Shafer, Feb. 19.
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