Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2016. Thank you to our parents and small group leaders who have encouraged them along their journey thus far. It was such a blessing to watch these 33 students affirm their belief in Jesus Christ last night.
Making God's Love Real
In this time of the year when everything can be stressful, we lose sight of what we are thankful for. Throughout these last months before the summer time, give all of your stresses up to God and be thankful for the opportunities that he has given you. God Bless!

Van Cates, Jr. 
Communication Connector 
High School
News + Events
College Ready
Join our six-week class to help our graduating seniors feel a little more prepared for leaving the nest. Topics are: Empowering Friendships and Roommates, Academics, Dating/Sex, Having Fun, Growing Spiritually and Creating a Vision for Your Future. Join Dave and Emily from 11 a.m. - noon in the Magnolia building.
The Slow Fade, Starts Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Attention parents of seniors in high school: this can be a scary time and uncharted territory for your student, as they are all of a sudden becoming adults. Receive support as they experience this final stretch and help your student finish strong in our 1-hour, four-week class. Sign up here.
Graduates
We will be honoring our high school graduates at our May 22 Youth Sunday Service at the 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service. This is what we need from our graduates by May 1: 
  • Baby and graduation photos scanned and emailed
  • Answer the following questions:
    • Name and school graduating from
    • College you'll be attending and major
    • Favorite memory here at Hyde Park
    • How we can be praying for you as you go off to college
 Please send all information to Kathy DiRaimo.
SIFAT Mission Trip 2016
Mark your calendar for July 17-23, 2016 and join us at SIFAT. This is open to all in grades 7-12. Learn more. Sign up.
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.
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!
Sundays
Merge, 5:30-8 p.m.
Have you ever lost something important and had to go searching for it? Maybe it was your phone or the remote to your TV. Maybe it was the keys to your car. Whatever it was, chances are you searched high and low because missing something important can make you crazy. Nothing feels right until you find the thing you're missing. In fact, the more important it is, the more time and energy you're willing to put into searching for it. In two of Jesus' most famous stories, he tells of people who lost things -a farmer who lost a sheep and a woman who lost a coin. To an outsider, neither item seems like a big deal, but the urgent way each of these characters responded feels shocking. For each of these characters, the search was personal and their stories give us a clue into just how much God cares when it comes to lost things. Remember to invite your friends and you both get a free gift! Dinner $5.
Wednesdays
Middle School Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for bible study tonight in the Magnolia Building. Hang out with friends and gain a deeper understanding of God.
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
April
Wednesday: The Slow Fade, 6:30 p.m., Magnolia
8-10: Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll Retreat, Warren Willis Camp
17:  Youth Council Meeting, Noon-1 p.m.

May 
8: No Programming due to Mothers Day
15: Study Hall, Noon-3 p.m.
21: Youth Sunday Practice, 9 a.m. - Noon, Sanctuary
22: Youth Sunday - No Merge Programming in the evening
29: Memorial Day weekend - No Merge Programming
29: Youth Volunteer Party 
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