Did you know suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24? Join Emily Felgenhauer and some of our Youth Small Group Leaders 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 13 at Barksdale Center (1801 North Lincoln Avenue) to learn the truth behind one of the world's least spoken about issues. Teens and parents are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Emily before the event.
Making God's Love Real
The end of the school year is approaching soon. I really think that the year has gone by very fast! As always, the end of year brings standardized testing and finals, but as students we should always have God with us if a hard time comes along.

Lili Trentalange 
Communication Connector 
Middle School
As the last big push towards summer continues, it can be pretty stressful and overwhelming to think about everything that you have to do at once. In this time, ask God to give you peace of mind and also the ability to compartmentalize so that you can think about one thing at a time and do it to the best of your ability.

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.
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. 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
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, 5:30-8 p.m.
Do you ever have arguments with someone in your head? Of course you do. Maybe you're annoyed at your teacher or your mom or even a friend and, in your mind, you totally let them have it. You win every time. Why? Because nearly all of our conversations or fights or mental dramas are based on one idea that sits in the back of our minds. We think, "I'm smarter than them. I'm right." Or maybe you think maybe you're just cooler or more talented or more popular. Maybe you're more spiritual than they are. In any case, we always win the argument in our minds because, in some way or another, we believe we're better. And that's not a new thing. Jesus once went to a dinner party where the guests had similar feelings. Each believed he was better than someone around him, and they acted accordingly. As he often did, Jesus addressed the very thing in the room that no one was talking about-status. And what he said has the power to forever change the way we rank ourselves and those around us. 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
May
1: Youth Council Meeting, Noon-1 p.m. 
8: No Programming due to Mother's 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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