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Four Tips for a Blessed Advent
Dear Advent Pilgrims, In last Sunday’s sermon I shared some of the best guidance I’ve ever received about having a blessed Advent. It came from a book I read years ago titled, “Unplug the Christmas Machine.” It offers people practical advice on how to keeps your eyes...
Celebration Impact – 2021 Annual Report
Celebration Impact - 2021 Annual Report There has been a definite, discernible spirit of joy at the church since the beginning of September. More of our on-campus, in person ministries have resumed, including age-level discipleship ministries and the debut of our...
News from Shining The Light Ministries
Shining the Light Ministries, our mission partner in Nicaragua, provides agriculture training and support to low income families in the area around Leon. Their focus is in three areas: Gardens, Poultry and Sewing. Here is an excerpt from their latest newsletter: 2021...
Wires Crossed
Dear Hyde Park Family, “AHHHH-LEX-AHHHHH … STOP!” I have discovered the joys of teaching my elderly parents how to use the Alexa app on their Amazon Echo. I purchased it for them a few weeks ago to give them a way of playing Filipino music by their favorite artists....
Mission Smiles Dental Clinic–Oct. 3
Mission Smiles partners with local churches and ministries to provide dental clinics in various neighborhoods throughout Tampa Bay, bringing the hands of Jesus to those in need. They provided this report of their visit on Oct. 3, 2021: Mission Smiles served 17 guests...
Practical Ways to Go All In
Go All In. Here are practical ways to strengthen your love of God with every aspect of your being. Join us in worship in person, online or on demand each week. Learn more about the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary, 11 a.m. Traditional and online services here. Participate with...
Tools for Navigating Uncertain Times
You are not alone. In July 2021, an article by organizational psychologist Adam Grant, entitled “There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing”, ran in the New York Times and finally put a name to the feeling many of us have experienced over the...
Remembering 9/11
Church member Keather Snyder was near the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. She has shared her powerful story a few times with our congregation, most recently last year for one of our Facebook devotionals. This past week, she shared with us her special interest in...
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...
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...
Harnish Center Renovations
Renovations to Hyde Park’s Harnish Center continue as we move toward the goal of creating a new, exciting venue for our Contemporary Worship service.