eHyde Park Masthead
Sunday, Jan. 30

Resiliency "Resilient Prayer"


 
Online and Indoor Worship – 9:30 and 11 a.m.: The Rev. Magrey deVega

Much of Nehemiah’s prayer constitutes much of what one would expect: petition, confession, praise. But then there is this. At the end of the prayer, something happens to Nehemiah. God does something within his heart and his spirit to give him the courage to do something about the situation. The result of the prayer is that Nehemiah heard this message from God: “You, Nehemiah, are the answer to your own prayer.” God will give you the opportunity and the courage, and even the words to do something about your prayer concern. 
 
Prayer can not only give us comfort and help us stand firm amid crisis. God can also use our prayers to prepare us to be part of the solution, and make a difference for others. 
 
The whole remarkable story of Nehemiah begins with prayer. 
Divine discontent, holy itch, what breaks your heart that breaks the heart of God. 
 
What breaks your heart that breaks the heart of God. 



Memory Verse For This Week
Save this image as a lock screen or screen saver

Desktop: Right click image below and save
Phone/Tablet: Hold down image to save
NEWS

Cold Weather Shelter

We are expecting a few cold days this upcoming week. Last week we provided a warm place to sleep for 45 guests and transported another 7 to an alternate shelter. We need volunteers to help support our guests as they seek shelter from the cold. If you can help, please volunteer when the call goes out. Sign up here.

Buy a Book, Change a Life!

Hyde Park has made such an impact by supporting literacy in Dunbar Elementary! The goal of this book drive is for each student at Dunbar to be able to choose their very own book to keep. Studies show that having books in the home is linked to a child's success in school. We need your help as we partner with Dunbar Elementary Magnet School to provide 300 books for the students, teachers, and the media center of Dunbar. Click here to help us reach our goal!
Gasparilla Parking
The PrimeTimers are parking cars on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. until our lots fill up. Cost is $20 per spot. Prepaid spots are possible, contact Gwen Lindsey. Proceeds support the PrimeTimers Senior Adult ministries and the Young Adult Missional Movement of the FL Annual Conference program.

Manna bags

Support our friends in need with a little gift of Manna. Merge Youth are excited to start selling Manna bags again on the last Sunday of the month. Each bag is just a $5 donation. Get yours Jan. 30 at the Manna table between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Manna bags are always available in the Aldersgate Coffee Shop.

New Webinar Series

During this season of reflection, Amplify Media presents two new studies to help you, your small group, and your congregations grow spiritually. Join host Magrey deVega as he converses with two of our most popular authors about the lessons from Christ’s life and death. Click here to register.

2021 Financial Impact Video

We want to share some great news with you from the Finance Committee chairs—Gary and Suzanne—about your amazing generosity over this last year. Take a look.

Welcome Jodi McBryant - Our New Director of Youth Ministries

Jodi McBryant comes to us from Clarksville, TN, where she most recently served as a Local Pastor. Jodi has been in full time ministry with the United Methodist Church for more than 13 years. She has a degree in Public Relations from Millikin University and has recently attended classes at Candler Theological Seminary. Jodi is married with three wonderful children and she loves to laugh, sing and dance. Her heart and passion for ministry lies in helping young people develop a firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. Learn more about Jodi.

Transformational Elderhood – New Class
Explore a new and vibrant image of how elderhood can be embraced as a time of continued growth and empowerment. The class is based on the book: “From Age-ing to Sage-ing” by Schachter-Shalomi. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at The Portico. Zoom option is available. 12 weeks starting Feb. 1Register here.

Find Your People – Connect with a New Class

All studies below are six weeks long:

  • Find your purpose – Rediscover the truths that you are wonderfully made, created for purpose and equipped to live a life of significance with the study Which Way Lord? by Rob Fuquay. Learn more and register
  • Learn more about Jesus – In Short Stories by Jesus, author Amy-Jill Levine explains how original audiences understood Jesus’ parables, and how they can still challenge us today. Learn more and register

Are You All In?

We are so grateful for the 494 households who have already turned in their estimate of giving for 2022—THANK YOU! If you have yet to turn in your estimate of giving for 2022, you can do that here. If you missed any of the transformational stories shared in our prayer journey, you can find them here. You can also see our 2021 Celebration of Impact Report here. Let’s claim the bright future God has for us and go All In….Together in 2022!

Prayer and Assistance for Tornado Victims
We continue to lift up our prayers and concern for the people in several states devastated by recent tornadoes. We invite you to make a financial contribution to our denomination’s relief agency, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), which is on the scene to coordinate and distribute relief to affected persons. You can give through this link, and 100 percent of your gift will go to people in need. To watch a powerful witness of the value of our UMC connection in times of tragedy, watch this recent news segment featuring a United Methodist pastor in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Employment Opportunities

Children’s Ministries Director - Be part of Making God’s Love Real in the lives of children and families from babies through Grade 5. Are you a strategic and visionary leader who can cultivate relationships with diverse groups of people? Then you could be the next person to join our team and help children know and experience the love of God made real in Jesus. Learn more and apply

Music Associate and Organist - Be part of Making God’s Love Real through music. Hyde Park United Methodist’s Traditional Music program offers opportunities for people of all ages to lead in worship through vocal and handbell ensembles and instrumental groups. The Music Associate and Organist is to complement the Director of Traditional Music, together working to direct choirs and play organ and piano as necessary.

Candidates must be warm hearted and open minded, and committed to growing in their own faith journey. Expertise in organ is required. A minimum of five years experience or a degree in organ or related fields is desirable. A background in music education is a benefit. Apply here.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Ways to Help and Serve

Looking for a way to get involved in our faith community? We have a variety of places where you can make a difference. See the complete List of Opportunities
FAMILY CIRCLE
Healing Prayers

Bill Honea
Charlotte Lehnherr
Cindi Dodd