November 15, 2024 – Newsletter

New Address! Young Adult Dinner
Tues. Nov. 19th313 North Hesperides St. is the address for the Young Adult Dinner, Fellowship and Discussion starting at 6:30 on Tuesday. The Klines are now residing at 313 N Hesperides after their home flooded in Hurricane Helene. General area: between Lois & Westshore and Kennedy & Interstate.
See you there, and bring a friend!

Toy/Gift Drive Starts Now!

Start shopping for the children (all ages through 12th grade) that are served by the Guardian ad Litem program. A list of suggested toys and gifts will be forthcoming, and gift cards are always welcome.
Plan to bring them UNWRAPPED to go under the Chrismon Tree on Dec. 8th!

Scammer “pastor” is back!
Beware of “pastor” asking for help!The email starts innocently enough: “I hope this message finds you well.” It is NOT really from “our” Pastor John Hougen whose email ends in “@hydeparkpres.com“.

These messages should be marked as spam and immediately deleted. Do not reply, do not forward to the church office (or anyone else). There is nothing we can do to stop people from creating an email address like this and trying to scam people – we all must be educated and remain vigilant. This does not mean Pastor John’s email was hacked, this does not mean the church systems are unsecure, this is a scam that preys on people that are unaware of these methods.

Always be wary of emails that express a sense of urgency or need, especially if they come from someone you might know!

Samiya’s Journey to Confidence and Voice:
An Elevate Student’s VideoJoin us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Samiyah, an ELEVATE student who discovered her tribe, confidence, and voice through the transformative power of community and mentorship. In this heartfelt video, Samiyah shares her personal story of overcoming challenges and finding a sense of belonging within the ELEVATE family. CLICK for video.

Through the support of dedicated mentors and peers, she has blossomed into a confident young leader, ready to take on the world. Witness how Samiyah’s journey is a testament to the impact of nurturing relationships and a supportive environment. Her story is a powerful reminder that when we come together as ONE TEAM, SAME TEAM, we can achieve incredible things.

Thank You, Jaraux Washington, for sharing the story of Elevate with us last Sunday.
Thank You, Guy Bryant, for serving Elevate as Board Co-Chair, while at the same time, serving Hyde Park Pres as Building and Administrative Chair (a job that unexpectedly grew exponentially!)

Donate a Poinsettia for our Sanctuary!

Donations are now being accepted for poinsettias – $20 each – for our Sanctuary for the Christmas season. Look for the fund “Poinsettias” in Church Center or through EasyTithe.

Or look for an order form at church on Sundays: you can attach a check to HPPC noted Poinsettias, or fold it up with cash.
You may take yours home after the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

Dr. Richard Farrior’s Memorial Service
Saturday, November 23, 2024Dr. Farrior loved his family, the outdoors, his profession, and his Lord. Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army or Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, in lieu of flowers.His memorial service will be Sat., November 23rd at 10:30am at HPPC. A celebration of life will follow at 12:30pm at Blount & Curry Life Event Center, 605 S MacDill Ave.  CLICK HERE for full obituary.

Dates to Note

Sun. Nov. 17: Toy/Gift Drive Begins
Sat. Nov. 23: Dr. Farrior’s Memorial @ 10:30am
Sun. Nov. 24: Deck the Halls & Lawn after Worship
Thur. Nov. 28: Thanksgiving (just so ya know)
Sun. Dec. 1: First Sunday of Advent & Communion
Sun. Dec. 8: Second Sunday of Advent
3:30 pm– Advent Craft Workshop
4:30 pm – Chili Cook-Off
6:00 pm – Casual Chrismon Tree Celebration
Bring Toys/Gifts to put under the tree.
Sun. Dec. 15:  “Advent Through Children’s Eyes”
11:00 am – Apollo’s Holiday Market
1:00 pm – Music Recital in the Sanctuary
Sun. Dec. 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Tue. Dec. 24 5pm: Christmas Eve Service