Sunday Worship, March 6
We Pray Constantly

Remembering to pray constantly seems like a daunting task. How can we work prayer into our busy schedules?

Join us as we explore prayer in a new light that shows us that every moment of our hectic lives can be a prayer to God.

Sanctuary: The Rev. Magrey deVega  
Chapel: The Rev. Justin LaRosa
Magnolia: The Rev. Justin LaRosa
NEWS
New Life Starts Here:
Easter 2016

Holy Week Services 
-March 20: Palm Sunday (all services)
-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)

Make Easter Incredible for Guests 
Serve on an Easter Hospitality team to make Easter worship an incredible experience for guests! Parkers, Ushers, and Greeters are needed. Sign up now.

Purchase Easter Lilies
Purchase Easter Lilies to decorate our worship spaces in celebration of Easter. Lilies can be placed in honor or memory of a loved one. Learn more or purchase now.

Easter Worship Schedule, March 27 
-6:30 a.m. Sunrise at Water Works Park 
-8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Platt Street Campus 
Learn more.
Duke University Chorale to Perform Here March 13

Mark your calendars! 6:30 p.m. Sunday 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.
Explore 'Ashes to Action'

Continue study of our worship series for the season of Lent, "Ashes to Action". Watch (or re-watch) past sermons in our sermon archives and purchase the book this worship series is based on, "Five Marks of a Methodist" in the bookstore or on Cokesbury.
Faith Steps Families Mark Spiritual Milestones

Last Sunday, families at Hyde Park United Methodist celebrated two important Faith Steps: the Picture Bible presentation and the Sacraments workshop. Learn more and view photos.
2016 Confirmation Class Reflects on Retreat

Last weekend, the 2016 Confirmation Class took time for personal reflection and growth at their confirmation retreat. "It's a place where we get to disconnect from all of the distractions," explained confirmand Shea Peterson. Read more.
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.
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.
EVENTS AND GROUPS
New Groups Begin in April

Explore engaging topics in the casual setting of a small group beginning the first full week of April. Topics are:
  • "Vanishing Grace" by Philip Yancey
  • "A Disciple's Heart" by Jim Harnish and Justin LaRosa
  • "Finding Our Way," a discussion by United Methodist bishops about sexuality issues in the church.

Learn more and sign up now. 
Mindfulness Workshop March 10

Is your life too busy? Do you desperately need to take time to be present? Join us for a workshop on mindfulness 6:30 p.m. March 10 in Knox Hall 150. Learn more.
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: 
- 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
Spring Break Schedule for Children's and Youth Ministries  
 
  • Sunday Morning March 13: Sit-Together Sunday for children first grade and up, regular programming for children kindergarten and younger
  • Sunday Evening March 13: No Merge Youth Programming
  • Tuesday March 15: No High School Bible Study
  • Wednesday March 16: No Jr. Zone, Zone, Club 45 or Middle School Bible Study
  • Sunday March 20: Children's Programming Resumes, Youth Seder Dinner 6 p.m. Harnish Activities Center (RSVP here)
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • Sympathy to Helen Erb on the death of her mother, Sarah "Katy" Ebbs, Feb. 15.
  • Sympathy to Mary Goodson and family on the death of her husband, John Goodson, Feb. 19.
  • Sympathy to Laurie Dosal and family on the death of her husband, Mark Dosal, Feb. 27.
  • Sympathy to Shannon Hitchock on the death of her father, Feb. 27.
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