Missions & Outreach News
Dunbar News
HO! HO! HO! Calling all of Santa’s Helpers to make God’s Love Real at Dunbar during the Holiday Season! December 10 – 11:00 AM SANTA VISITS DUNBAR Hyde Park’s own Wes Cull, will be paying a visit as Santa Claus to the children of Dunbar. The Partnership...
News from Shining the Light Ministries
I have had the privilege of working in the same areas of Leon with the same physician for 9 years now. As a result, I’ve been able to witness the growth and development of these areas with improvements in the economy and infrastructure of the communities. That all...
News from Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary
I have always liked altar paintings. I have long admired large images of Jesus on the cross, or scenes of his life, resurrection or final judgment. Altar paintings are sometimes old-fashioned. But they serve one important function: THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE. There is...
News from Hillsborough House of Hope
Happy Thanksgiving from Hillsborough House of Hope and Dec 7 event at The Portico.
Thanks for Serving on Serve Day 2019
Our heatfelt thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who served at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent on Nov. 24. Most all of the time slots were filled with happy, friendly people. Here's a sampling of some of the folks who participated. [gallery...
Ring the Bell at a Salvation Army Red Kettle
When you volunteer to stand at one of the Salvation Army's red kettles, you’re not just ringing a bell... you’re changing lives and strengthening our community. To sign up to ring bells for the Salvation Army, register here. If you have any questions, please contact...
News from Missionaries Dave and Julie Eberhard
Dave and Julie Eberhard serve as missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators. In their November 2019 newsletter, they describe how they determine whether translating Scripture into an indigenous opportunity would be effective. Read an excerpt of their latest...
News from the Society of St. Andrew, Gleaning Network
Here's a peek at the numbers so far this year. 16.3 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 48.9 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 19,979 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 5,172 Events to End Hunger Held 1,784 Recipient Agencies Received Food To see the...
Gifts for Good
Consider carving out a portion of your Christmas gift budget for Gifts for Good - gifts that impact those in need in honor of those you love. These unique gifts serve a dual purpose: When you choose to donate to missions that our church supports, you are sending love,...
MISSION TRIP 2019 — FINAL THOUGHTS
When you commit to a mission trip, you have to know that things may not go quite as initially planned. But choosing to go on a mission trip is not usually just a whim. It is usually because you feel a call to help others. So in truth, maybe it just didn’t go quite...
Cleaning Gutters and Hanging Cabinets
We awoke to yet another beautiful day here in Marco Island. In planning for today we were pleased to know that due to a required early morning run to Home Depot by our construction supervisors we would have a slightly later start to the day. While we make it a...
Mission Trip 2019 – Marco Island and the Everglades
No two mission trips are the same. Starting from the people with whom you work, to the places where you serve, each has its own character. This one, however, is distinctly different from many of the Hyde Park United Methodist's past adult mission trips. This one is...
Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary
Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) is the largest United Methodist seminary in Europe, currently serving 99 students from eight countries who study in three languages: Estonian, Russian and English. Their latest newsletter is titled PRAYERCHAIN and was...
News from Shining The Light Ministries
We know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love HIM. This is our hope in whom we trust in every adversity in our lives and we surrender our trust to GOD, and according to his will we can overcome any obstacle. We have triumphed in each harvest...
News from the Society of St. Andrew, Gleaning Network
Stats so far this year: 15.1 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 45.4 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 15,640 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 4,313 Events to End Hunger Held 1,516 Recipient Agencies Received Food Now let's check out the latest good news...
Mission Smiles: Summary of Oct. 13 Dental Clinic
From Kathy McGartland R.D.H, Mission Smiles Program Director: We extend our appreciation to Joan Mellen and the Hyde Park United Methodist's Open Arms Ministry for their strong...
News from Love INC
Amanda, a desperate daughter based in California, contacted First Baptist Church, seeking guidance on how to help her 50-year old mother, Yong, who was homeless, isolated and losing hope in Tampa. Per Amanda, “a very sweet lady from First Baptist suggested reaching...
Give the Gift of Life! Blood Drive Oct. 27
Our Blood Drive this month is the same day as our Mission Celebration and Market on Sunday, Oct. 27, and the red Bus will be behind the Harnish Activities Center from 8 a.m. –1 p.m. We have been learning to Get a GRIP over the past few weeks, and here is a way you can...
Mission Partner Judeo Christian Health Clinic Annual Report
Dear Friends, As you look at the enclosed annual report, representing the time period of July 1, 2018 - June 30 2019, you can clearly see the impact the Judeo Christian Health Clinic has in providing free, quality, timely, and compassionate healthcare to the uninsured...
Vicki Walker Writes for the Upper Room!
Saying "Yes" to God One Donor Reflects on Her Call to Ministry as a Young Person The summer before my senior year of college, I attended in Nashville a Cursillo weekend, the forerunner of The Upper Room’s Walk to Emmaus. Little did I know it would change my life...
Saying Yes to God
The following is an article contributed to The Upper Room by the Rev. Vicki Walker: The summer before my senior year of college, I attended in Nashville a Cursillo weekend, the forerunner of The Upper Room’s Walk to Emmaus. Little did I know it would change my life...
News from Shining the Light Ministry
GOD will bless us abundantly and greatly multiply what we do so says his promise in this we entrust all in the hands of God, organizing with communities for the beginning of an extra harvest cycle and undertaking our abilities and experience in the orchards of the...
Serve Day 2019
Be part of SERVE Day 2019 with around 400 others from Hyde Park United Methodist! Individuals and their friends and family will sort food, park cars, hand out turkeys and more at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent on Nov. 24. New Holiday Tent Location: The big...
Adult Mission Trip Meeting Oct. 14
Have the images of Hurricane Dorian’s destruction in the Bahamas left you wanting to do something to help? Did they make you want to rush over and help them rebuild? Well guess what? There are folks right here in the state of Florida who experienced similar...
Thank You Habitat Volunteers!
On Saturday, Sept. 28, volunteers from Hyde Park United Methodist helped build a Habitat for Humanity Home for the Rodriguez family. One volunteer wrote: "It was an absolute joy to get to know more of our wonderful Hyde Park United Methodist family, as well as Melissa...
Thank You Dunbar Volunteers!
Thanks to everyone who helped with the Dads' breakfast at Dunbar! Please join us on Oct. 6 for our Building Better Readers Workshop at Hyde Park United Methodist, noon, Knox Hall Room 150, and on Oct. 17 for SLIME (Science - Literacy - Investigation - Math –...
News from Missionaries Pat and Melenda Edmiston
Celebrate Bible Traslation Day! Did you know there is a day set apart worldwide to honor the work of Bible translation? Well there is, and we are excited to tell you about it! Click here to keep reading.
News from The Society of St. Andrew, Gleaning Network
Let's take a peek at the numbers so far this year. 13.7 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 41.2 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 13,373 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 3,690 Events to End Hunger Held 1,410 Recipient Agencies Received Food Now let's check...
News from Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary
FOCUS In the opening chapel I gave a message discussing the topic of INWARD and OUTWARD. When I pray for the school year ahead, I receive always the same word from God: INWARD. Last year we focused on reaching out. We created our new logo, a new website, and organized...
Thank you from Missionaries Pat and Melenda Edmiston
Pat and Melenda Edmiston are missionaries with Wycliffe – Partners in Bible Translation, nondenominational mission organization dedicated to translating the Scriptures and teaching people to read and write in their own language. Pat and Melenda serve in Papua,New...
News from Judeo Christian Health Clinic
The Judeo Christian Health Clinic, our mission partner, was founded in 1972 to provide free health care to the medically indigent of Tampa Bay. Clinic patients are generally considered “working poor.” They have no insurance, do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare or...
October Events at Dunbar
Dunbar, our education partner, is a medical magnet school. They have a full schedule of activities for the month of October which provide numerous opportunities to lend a hand. Building Better Readers training: Noon-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, Knox Hall Room 150 Learn how...
Missions Celebration and Market
Mission Celebration Sunday The Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans serves in the Office of Missional Engagement with the Florida Conference. He will speak at our Sanctuary worship services on Oct. 27. Pat and Melenda Edmiston, missionaries with Wycliffe — Partners in Bible...
More Missions News from the Shaws
Nick and Renee Shaw, along with their four sons, are missionaries through the UMC's General Board of Global Ministries. They are currently serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here is an excerpt from their most recent newsletter: Hello from DR Congo, We...
Sunshine Summit to End Hunger
The 2019 Sunshine Summit to End Hunger, in partnership with Bread for the World and Florida Impact, on Oct. 24-25, 2019 in Tampa is about a month away! The ninth annual conference will be held at the Center for Nutrition and Culinary Services in Tampa and will focus...
News from the Shaw Family, Missionaries in Congo
OHHHHHH, CHIPOTLE! Nick and Renee Shaw, along with their four children, answered God's call into the mission field and our currently serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In their latest newsletter, they celebrate the things they have found in a foreign...
Latest Shining The Light Ministries News
Shining the Light Ministries (STL) works with communities outside Leon, Nicaragua, to develop self-sustainability in agriculture and domestic businesses by providing field training, agronomy and veterinary support, and project management. Mission teams from Hyde Park...
Hillsborough House of Hope’s Holiday Karaoke!
Plan to attend our Holiday Karaoke Event! The Christmas Music Event of the Year! Hear your favorite songs sung by — who knows? That's the excitement of Karaoke! Hear from our residents and graduates as they share how your support of the HHH has changed their lives! 11...
News from Cornerstone Ministries
Cornerstone Ministries, Hyde Park's mission partner, dares to happen so many can dream. A lot may dream when you dare to happen. That inverted phrase could be the motto for Tampa-based Cornerstone Family Ministries. Hyde Park’s Sarah Jaycocks helped the children plant...
Love Inc Thanks Hyde Park Volunteers
I hope you all had a nice summer and found some time for rest and refreshment. I'm reaching out to share the hours that were served at Love INC by faithful volunteers from Hyde Park United Methodist and The Portico. Church members have stepped up to answer the...
Habitat Interfaith Builders Sept. 28
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry with a mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Interfaith Builders brings members of local congregations together to live out their faith in a new way. The eight congregations partnering in...
Hurricane Dorian Relief
In this week's Midweek Message, the Rev. Magrey deVega, our Senior Pastor, discussed the catastrophe that Hurricane Michael left in The Bahamas. Here's an excerpt from his message: We find ourselves as a human community in the aftermath of yet another catastrophic...
News from Love INC
Love Story - Meet Naomi Naomi was referred to Love INC by First Baptist Church. She is a single, young woman who has assumed sole responsibility for the care of her mom after a debilitating stroke. Naomi has had to take medical leave to do this and is at the point...
The 2019-20 School Year at Dunbar Elementary
The administration and staff of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School have asked us to convey their deep gratitude for all you have done to help the children at Dunbar. We are proud of the work you have accomplished and looking forward to doing even more to Make God’s Love...
Thank you from Missionaries Pat and Melenda Edmiston
Nalik update: I want to thank you for your prayers during my time here in PNG. I have been working with the Nalik over the past week and we have completed the check of Romans and are up to chapter 14 in 1 Corinthians. After completing 1 Corinthians we will move right...
Prayer Update from Missionaries Pat & Mel Edmiston
Dear Prayer Partners, Pat is on his way back to Papua New Guinea. He will be working with the Nalik translators this time. Pray for them as they work through 1 & 2 Corinthians and Romans. These three books will complete the New Testament books which they need to...
News from the Society of St. Andrew, Gleaning Network
Let's take a peek at the numbers so far this year. 10.7 Million Pounds Collected and Distributed 32.1 Million Servings of Fresh Produce Provided 10,957 Passionate Volunteers Engaged 2,846 Events to End Hunger Held 1,068 Recipient Agencies Received Food Now let's check...
News from The Society of St Andrew, Gleaning Network
Click here for the newsletter. In this issue: Finding Hope & Opportunity in a Tough Season (pg. 1) tells the journey of a farmer discovering a surplus to supporting a community If you have Food to Eat, Thank a Farmer (pg. 2) shares the experience of farmers and...
News from Hillsborough House of Hope
Working with our police and sheriff departments is a big part of our values at Hillsborough House of Hope. Captain Flynn stopped by recently to visit with our residents. Thanks to Captain Flynn and the City of Tampa Police department, the ladies recently received...
News from Shining The Light Ministries
God helps us to set our eyes on JESUS, knowing Christ is the only one that allows us to grow spiritually through his glory. In this cycle, many people were motivated to put forth the best effort to contribute to their own well-being. The orchards have been reviewed by...