Luke 24:36-48 | 1 John 3:1-7

The epistle of 1 John emphasizes right behavior, which complements the gospel of John’s emphasis on belief. Together, we get a well-rounded view of the kind of life that God wants us to live. This Sunday, we will be looking at 1 John 3, in which we hear the importance of love as the center of our being. And we’ll discover the significance of what it means to be a child of God.

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

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

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Join us for Indoor Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 18 in the Sanctuary at our Hyde Park location. Seating is limited so please RSVP in advance. Once you arrive in the Courtyard, please check-in with a volunteer. This helps make certain all our spaces are filled. Safety protocols, including social distancing and wearing masks, will be observed.

States punish poverty by suspending millions of driver's licenses for unpaid fines and fees. A missed court fee in the midst of the scourge of modern-day poverty can equate to insurmountable debt, time in prison and a suspended driver's license. Join us for a panel discussion of community leaders. Details

Are you looking for something more in life? Get started with our brand new group experience called Connect. Explore faith and meet others. This is a great first step,or first step on your renewed journey. Just one hour a week. 6 p.m. April 13 and 20 on Zoom. Sign up at hydeparkumc.org/groups.

QR Codes are used to connect people to a variety of activities. At Hyde Park, they are used to access important information, from registering attendance to downloading bulletins or details on other events.

You no longer need a special reader on your mobile device to use these codes. Simply open your camera and point at the code. You don't even need to take a picture! A notification will pop up on the screen with instructions to tap the notification. Your device will then open the linked page on our website.

When worship moved to our online platform last year, our church leadership began a program of online devotions to maintain the bonds of community during our absence from campus. With the return to Onsite Worship in November and Indoor Worship this past Sunday, the need for that connection is diminished. Accordingly, the resources used to produce these devotions will be directed toward other projects. Our last morning devotion will be broadcast 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 14. Online and in-person meditations will be held 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at The Portico beginning next week.

Invite a friend to join our PrimeTimers 12 p.m. April 21 for their Garden Fest activity. It's your chance to create a simple container garden while planting seeds to cultivate new relationships. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, April 15. Details

Give the gift of life during our blood drive by visiting the Big Red Bus at our Hyde Park location. 8 a.m. – noon, Sunday, April 18, Corner of Azeele St. and Magnolia Ave. Schedule your appointment Questions? Contact Tracey Arehart, 813.925.8537

As we return to Indoor Worship, we will come together to pray and walk around our Hyde Park location. As we move through the 12 locations on the walk, we will pause, reflect and pray for our members and ministries in a particular space. Join our four pastors for a guided prayer walk in the Magnolia parking lot 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.

With the return to Indoor Worship, we once again have the opportunity to remember anniversaries, birthdays, other special events and loved ones by purchasing flowers for the Sanctuary. At the conclusion of the service, the flowers may be taken home to enjoy or shared with a home bound member of our community. Interested? Contact Mary Jane Stewart by phone, 813.281.0213.

Beginning this week, our Ministry Offices at Hyde Park will welcome drop-in volunteers, church members and guests 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Fridays. If a church member or volunteer needs to come by the offices outside of our regular drop-in hours, they should make prior arrangements with their ministry area contact, who will meet them at a mutually agreed-upon time.

We have a variety of ways for you to serve in a safe, socially distanced fashion. One opportunity is to volunteer with our Justice Team. Review all the Opportunities to Serve