Sunday, October 2

"The Part We Play"

Acts 1:1-9

Online and In-Person Worship – 9:30 and 11 a.m.: The Rev. Magrey deVega

One of the hardest parts about hearing God’s voice is when we have to confront so much hurt and brokenness in the world. We wonder what God is doing and saying in the face of such suffering around us. The scripture reading for this Sunday is more commonly heard on Ascension Sunday, but its principles apply all year long. God is calling us to be the very hands, feet, and voice of Jesus in a world that is longing to see, hear, and experience God’s presence, activity, and voice. 

Special Message: A Pastoral Word Before the Storm

As we all continue preparing for Hurricane Ian and praying for the best outcomes, our Senior Pastor, Magrey deVega encourages us to also find a sense of peace and calm amidst the storm. And then to come out the other side ready to serve those in need.

Hurricane Resource Page

For hurricane information and resources check out this page. 

Celebrate Missions: One Blood & Welcoming Refugee Families

October is Missions month!

Join us Sundays in October as we celebrate our missions and mission partners and explore how God is calling you to serve! Did you know that One Blood is a mission partner of Hyde Park United Methodist and helping our refugee neighbors is a mission of Hyde Park? To learn more about these and other missions, contact Vicki Walker, Minister of Missions and Outreach.

One Blood

One Sunday every other month, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., members of our congregation roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life by donating blood to the One Blood blood bank.

In 2021, Hyde Park donations:

•          29 pints donated = 87 lives saved.

•          12 Red Blue Cell donations = saved 12 trauma patients

Welcoming Refugee Families

Hyde Park United Methodist joins other religious organizations to welcome refugees from around the world. Hyde Park's goal is to provide 100 refugee families with a Thanksgiving gift basket. Bring food items to the missions celebration tent four Sundays in Oct.

Visit our mission partners "under the tent" Sundays in October; explore how God may be calling you to serve.

Night of Prayer

We want you to be the first to know! Save the date for the Night of Prayer on 7 p.m. Central, Oct. 6. For the past couple of years, we have gathered for a night of prayer with our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua and The United States. This year, we are going to gather on Facebook for Prayer and Worship from the ministry in Nicaragua as well as from some team members from the USA.

Join us via Facebook live to pray for EA, the country of Nicaragua, to hear from our local team, and to worship together. If you have questions please contact info@eanicaragua.com 

Church Conference October 6

We are having our annual Church Conference at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 6, in the Magnolia Building downstairs. It will include a vote on 2023 leadership nominations and adjustments to membership rolls. Every church member is a voting member and welcome to attend. A January 2023 Church Conference will be held to approve clergy salaries and budgets after 2023 estimates of giving have been received by the Finance Committee.

Kim Apthorp is the New Children’s Ministries Coordinator

We are excited to announce that Kim Apthorp’s role on our Children’s Ministries staff has expanded. Kim will now be overseeing ministry for children from birth through grade five. Kim is married and has two daughters who are active in Children’s Ministries. Amanda Galbreath continues to serve as our Preschool and Nursery Coordinator, and provides specialized staff support to Children’s Ministries. John Barolo, Director of Discipleship, will continue to provide guidance for Children’s Ministries staff and volunteer teams.

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

Healing Prayer

Marilyn Monaco

Gayle Martin

Angie White

And protection for all in the path of the storm