Sunday, Dec. 5
All the Good "Practicing Peace"
Anchor story Zechariah and Elizabeth -- sharing the message of Wesleyan practice of prayer.
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Estimate of Giving Update
Thank you to the many, many of you who have enabled us to get off to a strong start in receiving our estimates of giving for 2022. So far we have heard from over 320 households. If you have not yet done so, please fill out your estimate by clicking here. Your estimates of giving are the only way our Finance Committee has to accurately plan for all the ministries and programs God is calling us to do next year. Thank you!
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Donate Blood
This is the final blood drive of 2021. Give the BEST gift - the Gift of LIFE by donating blood! 8 a.m. - Noon, Dec. 5. The BIG Red Bus will be in front of the Magnolia Building. Schedule an appointment here.
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The Portico's Habitat Build
Let's build Mindi's house! Mindi is The Portico Cafe Manager and is one of our success stories at The Portico. Mindi and her daughter are excited to be building their own Habitat home. You can help! We will help build her house on the 2nd Friday of each month. Each volunteer day will be 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (7 hour commitment). Sign up to volunteer here.
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Learn More About El Ayudante, Hyde Park’s Mission Partner
El Ayudante translates from Spanish to mean “The Helper.” Its mission, in León, Nicaragua, is focused on caring for children and partnering with their families and community leaders to address basic needs and provide education opportunities to break the cycle of generational poverty.
Prior to the global pandemic and political instability in Nicaragua, El Ayudante’s primary means of income came from hosting mission trips. Since 2006, Hyde Park has sent mission teams to El Ayudante. While in-country mission trips are not feasible at this time, it is still possible to serve this mission right here in Tampa.
We invite you to attend a Zoom meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, to learn more about El Ayudante and how you can support this mission. Register for the meeting here.
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Youth Christmas Party
All middle and high school students are invited to our Merge Christmas party 9:30-10:45 a.m., Sunday Dec. 12, Magnolia Building second floor. Wear your fun Christmas attire like pajamas, a sweater or favorite shirt. Bring a pair of crazy socks for a gift exchange.
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Spread Christmas Cheer to Volunteers
Children’s Ministries volunteers lovingly make God’s love real for the children of this church each week, sharing their time and talents to guide our youngest disciples. Help us show them appreciation by bringing Christmas cookies or breakfast treats on Dec. 12. More info and sign up here.
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Christmas in the Coffee Shop
Stop by for something delicious, 9 - 11:15 a.m. Sundays. Our gift to you – Free Flavor in December.
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Make Room for God as Advent Begins
Life might be about to get busier for you as we prepare for Christmas. Here are some ways that you can intentionally make some sacred space in your days:
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Include a daily Bible reading as part of your daily routine
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Read the book, “All the Good”, that connects with our worship series. Purchase in our Coffee Shop Sunday or through our Amazon Shop.
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Read the “All the Good” devotional book, also available in the Coffee Shop or on Amazon.
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Use this “illustrated Advent” devotional with readings and activities for kids of all ages and families of all kinds – download here.
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WaterWorks Park Service
Experience the magic and wonder of Christmas in Water Works Park. We’ll share the Christmas story and celebrate the season with song. Enjoy an evening of joy and hope under the night’s sky and against the dazzling Tampa Riverwalk 6 p.m., Dec. 23. Bring your pets, lawn chairs and blankets.
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Interactive Nativity
Families and children of all ages experience the Nativity in a new way with an immersive, 30-minute retelling of the Christmas story, 4 and 6 p.m., Dec. 19 in the outdoor Sanctuary Courtyard. Learn more and RSVP here.
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Blue Christmas
This is supposed to be a joyful time of year, but… for some of us, the holidays are hard. Know that You are not alone. Come to a different kind of experience, one of comfort and hope. Experience contemplative music, a time for reflection and prayer, spoken words of hope and candles of remembrance lit during the service 7 p.m., Dec. 21.
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Christmas Eve Services
Join us as we celebrate Christmas together during one of the following Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24.
4 p.m. - Sanctuary Service with the Chancel Choir and Brass featuring a candle lighting.
5 p.m. - Harnish Center Service led by contemporary band featuring carols of the season and a candle lighting.
6 p.m. - Sanctuary Service with the Chancel Choir and Brass featuring a candle lighting.
11 p.m. - Sanctuary Service with the Chancel Choir and Communion featuring carols and a candle lighting around the fountain, taking the light of Jesus to the world.
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Christmas Playlist
As you are preparing for the Christmas season, you can join the Hyde Park Band in a worship concert right in your home! Add some Christmas cheer to your home by listening to the Carols Concert here.
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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.
Youth Ministries Director - Be part of Making God’s Love Real with youth in grades 6-12 across the Tampa area. If you can connect with this emerging generation, communicate effectively with these students, their parents and volunteers, then maybe God is calling you to Hyde Park. You can be the catalyst for Youth Ministries at a church that seeks a way in the center as a witness to God’s inclusive love, nurturing environments where students can grow in belief and action. Apply here.
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.
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Children's Ministry Volunteer
Children’s Ministries is looking for team members for the New Baby Ministry. Volunteers will pick up a gift at the church provided by Children's Ministries for new parents and deliver it to them in the South Tampa area.
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Serve With Open Arms
Serve with Open Arms on Sunday mornings. This ministry serves breakfast to our guests 7:30 - 9 a.m. each Sunday in the Magnolia Building parking lot. Multiple opportunities are available to gather food, serve meals or interact with guests.
Open Arms is now using Sign Up Genius to schedule volunteers. Hours and location remain the same, just the way to schedule volunteers is changing!
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Condolences
Sympathy to:
- Shea Showalter on the passing of her father, Jerry Showalter, Nov. 23.
- Jennifer Finney and family on the passing of her grandmother, Barbara Finney, Nov. 25.
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