Children’s Ministries News
Christmas Cheer Volunteer Appreciation Event
Children's Ministries Volunteers: Let us say “Thank you and Merry Christmas”! Stop by anytime 9 - 11 a.m. Dec. 12. Wesley Center lobby. Enjoy some Christmas Cheer: Coffee or cocoa from our hot chocolate bar and Christmas treats, brought just for...
Advent as a Family
Children's Ministries has three resources for your family this Advent season. Pick one or use them all - whatever works best for your family! Illustrated Advent for Families from Illustrated Ministry. Take time each week during the Advent season to be...
Fall Family Fun Night Celebration
The Magnolia parking lot was full of laughter as families played carnival games, visited the "Trunk or Treat" area, painted pumpkins and so much more at Fall Family Fun Night on Oct. 29! [gallery columns="4" size="large"...
2021 Third Grade Bible Celebration
Our third graders received their Bibles in the Harnish Center last month. Bible Boot Camp, where they learn more about their Bibles and how to use them, is currently underway and they are excited to face off against their parents in the Are You Smarter Than a Third...
2021 Fall Family Fun Night
Trunk or treat event with photo-op, carnival games and more! 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 RSVP here! Trunk or Treat: Walk through the designated Trunk or Treat area to get treats from decorated cars or tents Best Decorated Trunk...
Hyde Park Kids
New Wednesday night programming! Kids in grades 1-5 are invited to play games and share stories as they connect with God, Friends and Fun while learning to apply faith into their daily lives. 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Wesley Center room 306/7. Childcare for...
2021 Third Grade Bibles
While the year of 2021 continues to be unpredictable and different in so many ways, some things do remain the same. And that includes our traditional 3rd Grade Bible events. We know that this year is an important year of discovery and growth for your child! By third...
Blessing of the Backpacks
You’re invited to the Blessing of the Backpacks at 9:30 or 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 in the Sanctuary. You’ve packed the notebooks and pencils, but what about the prayers of love and peace? Let us help! Bring your backpack, so that we can pray for joy to surround you in...
2021 Volunteer Training
Children's Ministries is excited to celebrate a new year in ministry and YOU, our wonderful volunteers! Join us for a SWEET night of training and fun. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 in the Magnolia Building RSVP to attend and for childcare here. ...
Celebrating VBS
This year’s Vacation Bible School was simply amazing! With planning completed before our campus opened up from the pandemic, our VBS team found creative, innovative ways to produce a great program in a new way. The thing that remained the same was our great group of...
VBS Kick-Off Celebration
We had a track-tabulous VBS Kickoff event on Sunday! Here's a look at some of the fun that was had. [gallery columns="5" size="medium"...
Helpful Hints for Parenting Your Child in Worship
Preparation before Sunday:• Speak positively about the experience and let your child(ren) know you are pleased they will be joining you.• Read Sunday’s Scripture together. During the week, begin discussing your family's expectations for worship behavior and...
Game Time
Join Children's Ministries for fun and fellowship 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Thursdays on Zoom in Game Time! All ages welcome Connect with God and each other while playing games! Meeting ID: 891 4970 1307 The password for the Zoom calls is the Wesley Center...
Serve in Children’s Ministries
Did you know that our Children's Ministries teams for Preschool and Elementary are made up of parents, grandparents and friends who love children, just like you? Without our amazing volunteers, Children's Ministries wouldn't be possible! And we need YOU, even if...
Vacation Bible School 2021
This year’s Vacation Bible School, or VBS, includes the whole family. Our Rocky Railway virtual trip boards soon for mountains of fun as we learn that Jesus’ power pulls us through!
Walk With Jesus Celebration!
Walk With Jesus was an event that took place on Palm Sunday. At this Holy Week Experience, the whole family was able to journey through the events of Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter morning, through hands on, family friendly, sensory...
Children’s Ministries Returning to Campus
Children’s Ministries Sunday Morning Updates! 9:30–10:15 a.m. in the Wesley Center. Reservations will continue to be used for volunteer planning purposes and for pre-check on our iPad check in until Aug 8. RSVP for Sunday Morning Live! (Children's...
Picture Bible Presentations
Hyde Park United Methodist presented picture Bibles to some of our youngest students on Feb. 28. We are grateful for the opportunity to support them and their parents and this important time in their young lives.
Palm Sunday Virtual Palm Processional
Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Celebrate Palm Sunday at Hyde Park! Wave a Palm Branch for Jesus and be part of the children’s virtual palm processional. Make a short video (10 sec or less) in LANDSCAPE format...
Quarantine Care Kits
Let us walk with you during these continued hard times! If your child, or a child you know, have been quarantined, please let us know and we will drop off a care kit to brighten their day and help make the most of their time at home. Sign up here for...
Embracing What’s To Come
I remember being told from day one of parenting, that the years would go by fast. That I should be “numbering my days.” And like all mothers, I accepted the nostalgic platitude, and then went about worrying how I would make it through the next 24 hours—the immediacy...
Connect 4
Connect with God, Friends, Fun and Your Faith. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on Zoom All ages welcome Each week in Connect 4 we'll kick off the night with Social Time to share our stories and fellowship. Then we'll journey through the Discipleship Pathway Points...
Lent Kit Pickup
FAMILY LENT KIT PICKUP Journey through Lent with a Family Lent Kit from Children’s Ministries. After the Ash Wednesday service online, come to the Magnolia lot or The Portico Breezeway to pick up a Family Lent Kit, an in-home resource to prioritize your faith...
God and Family Series
The first thing to know is that the entire program is based on…Pizza! Beginning in March, we are planning to host a six-week series for students in grades four and five. Meetings are scheduled to take place under the tent on the Hyde Park Campus and be one hour...
Church at Home
Church at Home options are available for your family! Worship together at home as a family with age appropriate Bible lessons and videos on our YouTube channel and with these Family Lessons. (Password is the old Wesley Center door code). Join our...
Children’s Ministries Online Resources
The children's team has compiled some tools and information that might be helpful for you as your family navigates the weeks and months ahead. Sunday videos and lesson plans for your family to continue using our curriculum with church at home will be sent out...
VBS 2021 Tentatively Scheduled
Hyde Park United Methodist’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is June 22 through June 26, 2020.
Faith Steps Beginner’s Bible Blessing Presentation
One of our favorite annual events for the Children’s Ministries at Hyde Park United Methodist is the presentation of The Beginner’s Bible to preschool children. The 3-D picture format grabs their attention and provides visual messages to explain with the stories and people found in the Bible.
Drive-Through Nativity Gallery
Hyde Park United Methodist’s Drive Through Nativity event provided a great opportunity to share the Christmas story with our south Tampa neighbors. Along with impressive scenes and great holiday music, our live animal display, and particularly the donkey, stole the show!
Placemats Make Your Meal More Festive … and Fun!
No matter what your Thanking looks like this year, we want you to help you be intentional about making sure fun, connection, and giving thanks are part of your meal as well — for the youngest to the oldest. Make sure to put some colored pencils, pens or crayons on the...
Drive-Thru Nativity
6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 and Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020* The event is free and open to everyone. This year has been a challenging, different year for all of us, yet the good news of great joy from the story of Christmas remains the same! Join us for a meaningful, safe...
Advent Kit Pickup
ADVENT KIT PICKUP Joy to the World! Get into the Christmas spirit with Children’s and Youth Ministries for an Advent Kit Pick-Up Party! 4 - 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29 OR 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2 Drive through the Magnolia Parking Lot and pick up...
Help Your Family be Grateful
2020. What a year. But before we get to 2021, help your family this November do something that may seem a little odd after all we’ve been through—help them be grateful. Use the Gratitude Prompts to help them express gratitude. Pray for each other, that God will help...
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Fall Family Fun Night Celebration
Fall Family Fun Night was a fang-tastic success! More than 180 people joined us during four different time blocks to enjoy trunk or treating at 12 decorated trunks, a photo op and take home craft. We also received 50 cans and 19 boxes of dry food for our mission...
Third Grade Bible Celebration – 2020
What a great day we had on the Hyde Park campus on Sunday as we presented Bibles to our 49 third graders and their families. We were excited to host this event under our brand-new ministry tent, but torrential rains forced us at the last minute to move it into the...
Parents: How to Care for the Soul
We usually talk about ways that you can invest in the spiritual lives of your children. This week we are flipping the script and working on you. Are you caring for your soul? We hope you enjoy this video about Caring for your Soul. How are you doing with soul care? We...
Fall Family Fun Night
Trunk or treat event with costume contest, best "trunk" decorating contest, photo-op and more! 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Oct. 23, 2020 RSVP here! Trunk or Treat: Walk through the designated Trunk or Treat area to get treats from decorated cars or tents Best...
2020 Third Grade Bible
While this year continues to be unpredictable and different in so many ways, some things do remain the same. And that includes our traditional 3rd Grade Bible events, though re-imagined under our current circumstances. We know that this year is an important...
CM Live!
Connect with God and each other 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on Zoom through fun and laughter in CM Live! All ages welcome Will it be a night of Worship Wednesdays, Game Time or Wednenesday Wins? Join us to find out! Meeting ID: 88200188638...
Virtual Sunday Morning Live!
Connect with God and each other 10:15-11 a.m. Sundays on Zoom as we sing along to worship songs and explore Bible Stories together in Virtual Sunday Morning Live! All ages welcome. Join us as we celebrate our last scheduled Virtual Sunday Morning Live! Our...
Family Game Night – 2020 Edition
It's time for Family Trivia! Moms, Dads, Grandparents and Kids of all ages are invited! Merge and Children's Ministries can't wait to see your whole family for a night of virtual trivia 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 We’ll get to connect and have...
Back-to-School Pick-up Party
Back-to-School Pick-up Party Join us for a Back-to-School Pick-up Party in the Magnolia Parking Lot! 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 OR 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Drive through and pick up some frozen treats and fun back to school giveaways! The Children’s...
Back 2 School Blessing Event
Students! Parents! Educators! School employees! A new school year is an exciting time! And no matter what it’s going to look like for you and your family, we want you to go into the 2020-21 school year with the confidence of God’s love, presence and promises!...
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Quillin’ it During Quarantine
“Top 3 Ways to make the BEST of COVID19” by: Amy Morantes, Middle school small group leader Find ways to help others In March, my job moved my job home so I have been loving waking up and being at work. Helping others is a really important part of who I am....
Vacation Bible School Update
After much prayerful consideration and discussion, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School at Hyde Park United Methodist this summer. The safety and health of our kids, families, staff and volunteers continues to be our...
Summer Sunday Morning Live
Summer Sunday Morning Live is almost here! Parent help needed! 9:30 and 11 a.m., Sundays, June 2 - Aug. 11 During this time, our school year shepherds take a much-deserved break and the only way programming can continue is if parents step in! This is a wonderful...
Vacation Bible School 2020
The VBS that’s just the ticket! Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. 9 a.m. – Noon* /// June 22-26, 2020 *Note: rising 5th and 6th graders have...