Sunday Worship, July 3
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Join us for the first Sunday of our July worship series, "Hyde Park at the Movies." Look at your faith in a new way by viewing it through the lens of Hollywood blockbusters. Learn more in this video from Senior Pastor, Magrey deVega.

Like the main characters in the new Star Wars movie, our experience of faith can grow so stale that it becomes "ancient" to our way of thinking and living, and needs a fresh "awakening."

Sanctuary: The Rev. Magrey deVega
Chapel and Magnolia: The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans
Free Movie Screening Saturday

Prepare for each week's sermon in our July worship series, "Hyde Park at the Movies", with a free screening of the movie to be discussed 11 a.m. each Saturday in July at Britton Plaza. Join us this Saturday July 2 for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". View the full list of movies to be screened here.
NEWS
76 Days Until the Portico Campus Worship Launch

Preparations continue for the launch of weekly worship at The Portico campus 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11.
'Cave Quest' VBS Continues

Over 430 children and 200 volunteers are learning to follow Jesus at "Cave Quest" Vacation Bible School. Even if you do not have a child in VBS, you can share in the experience:
  • View closing VBS worship live on Facebook this Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
  • Hear our VBS children sing during the 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary service this Sunday.
Left to right: Gwen Lindsey, Kim Harcrow and Colleen Schmitt
Positions Filled

Two open positions, Receptionist and Director of Music for The Portico campus, will be filled by current staff members.
  • The Receptionist position will be shared by Kim Harcrow and Gwen Lindsey. Both will also continue their current duties as Bookstore Coordinator and Worship Hospitality, respectively.
  • Colleen Schmitt, the current Director of Contemporary Music, will now also serve as the Director of Worship for The Portico campus. Colleen was formerly working part-time as the Director of Contemporary Music, and will now be employed full time with both roles.
Listen or View Past Sermons

Sunday concluded our worship series on Elijah and Elisha, two of God's special agents for change in the Old Testament. Listen, view or share past sermons from this worship series in our sermon archive.
Welcome the Rev. Kim Uchimura July 10

Welcome our new Executive Pastor, the Rev. Kim Uchimura, at a reception 10:30 a.m. - noon July 10 in the Harnish Activities Center. The Rev. Kim Uchimura will come to Hyde Park from serving as Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora. Learn more about Kim.
Ministry Offices Closed July 4

The Ministry Offices will be closed Monday in observance of the July 4th holiday. The offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5.
Find Summer Reading Options at The Bookstore

Great books for all ages at the Aldersgate Bookstore and Coffee Shop, just in time for summer reading. From trusted devotionals to new releases, many inspirational options are available. Additionally, multiple new items have been placed on markdown.
GROUPS AND EVENTS
New Member Class Begins July 17

New to Hyde Park United Methodist? Consider taking our next New Member Class, noon Sundays beginning July 17. Meet new people while learning about spiritual practices and the mission and vision of Hyde Park United Methodist. Learn more or sign up now.
DOWNTOWN AT THE PORTICO
The Portico Campus Information Sessions

Learn the mission and ministries of our downtown campus, The Portico, at one of three information sessions: July 19 at Skypoint, July 21 at Justin LaRosa's home, or July 24 at The Portico campus. Meet ministry leaders from The Portico campus and consider if you are called to be a part of this worshiping congregation. Sign up now.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Bring Comfort, Care and Food with Meals of Love

The Meals of Love Ministry brings a home-cooked meal to individuals who are recovering from a surgery or an illness, or going through a difficult time. Opportunities are available to prepare or deliver meals. Contact Drema Muller for more information.
Serve Children this Summer

Show the love God to children as a summer shepherd (small group leader) for Sunday morning live! Opportunities are available in Preschool at both 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday July 10. Learn more.
Job Opportunities Available

Do you feel called to serve on staff? We have multiple opportunities available, including a part-time Assistant Teacher for our Small Blessings Preschool. Learn more or apply.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sit-Together Sunday July 3

This Sunday, July 3, will be a Sit-Together Sunday for all children three years and older. Children who participated in Vacation Bible School will have the opportunity to sing in the 9:30 Sanctuary service.
FAMILY CIRCLE
  • Sympathy to Sita Monti on the death of her father, Marco Donatello Monti, June 21.
  • Happy 60th Anniversary to Michael and Pat Meckley, June 30.
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