June 5, 2025 – Newsletter

Introducing Breadcoins in Manna Bags:
For Sale on Communion Sundays. Breadcoins: “coins” that help that person in need that you too often see at the intersections. They can purchase food or drinks from food trucks and other vendors. Manna Bags include breadcoins worth $5, snacks, water, and toiletries. Also inside: a list of who accepts breadcoins, a message from HPPC and where additional help might be found.The bags sell for $5.00 and you can buy more coins to add if you want. Thanks for your continuing support in trying to fulfill our mission to be the light & love of Christ for our community.

Catch a 90-sec. Glimpse of Sunday’s Message!
Don’t forget to wear RED!

How can the church of Jesus Christ be more relevant in the world today? That is a question the church has wrestled with since the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. Jesus envisioned a church that would change the world. This week we will talk about what needs to change by diving into a study of the Beatitudes. Won’t you join the conversation?

CLICK HERE for the glimpse on Hyde Park Presbyterian Facebook page.

Kid’s Kirk: The Tower of Babel

Last week, we were studying The Tower of Babel, and the importance of relying on God to guide your decisions and actions. We talked about building a good foundation as we discovered a cookie tower could go a lot higher if we added cookie butter between cookies. Margot said excitedly, “It’s like God is the cookie butter holding everything together!” Out of the mouths of babes.

As we get ready for our fun Kid’s Sunday School Movie Extravaganza starting June 22nd, I’m still looking to borrow one more DVD, Encanto. Also, if anyone has rolls of curling ribbon they don’t need, we will have some jellyfish that will need lots of pretty tendrils.  Contact Jett Tanner.

Deborah & Jael
Women who weren’t afraid to lead and to act.The adult Sunday School class enjoyed a spirited reading of Judges 5: the song of Deborah. There was much discussion on the topic.We invite anyone interested to join in the next two Sundays for a study on Mary Magdalene … then on June 22nd Alex Nixon kicks off “Seeing is Believing: the history of Christian art.”

Mia Hardcastle 1934 – 2025
HPPC Memorial Service June 21st @ 10am Mia graduated from Plant High School as Valedictorian and from  Vanderbilt University Engineering School in 1956 with the Founders Medal. She was active in Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, ordained as an elder in 1986, and elected to Synod in 1990.Mia enjoyed creating topiaries, tennis, making her own clothes, traveling, caring for people, cheering on the Buccaneers, Rays and her Commodores. She spent countless hours making the lives of many others better. Mia was most proud of her strong faith in God and our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ.

A celebration of life will be held at HPPC June 21st at 10am, followed by a reception at Blount & Curry Speakeasy on MacDill Ave. Click here for full obituary.

Nerdy Game Club Formed

The self-named Nerdy Game Club met last month and kicked off their games with Catan. This was formed following the Dinner for 8 held at the Orands during Lent.  Attending were: Bruce (and Ann) Orand, Adam Orand, Kelly Beiro, June (visiting with kids), Stacy and Marc Wallace and James and Nicole Walsh. They may wish to rename their group after the eChimes comes out. (Or not.)