Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24 @ 5:00pmPlease join our families, visiting relatives and neighbors as we light the Christ Candle and spread the light. Jesus said: “I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
SUNDAY
December 22nd Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am
Children are “shepherded” out of Worship after the Children’s Time for activities and Sunday School until noon.
The adult class will meet at 11:00am following Worship
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The Worship Service will be live-streamed on our HydePark Presbyterian Church YouTube channel under LIVE! CLICK HEREto go to the page.
Adult Sunday School Class @11am
“The Marvel and Miracle of Advent” Chris Bosworth will be leading this class with a video followed by guided questions. Jump in on any Sunday you can. You do not need to buy the book, unless you want to read the personal study that follows each lesson.Won’t you join us as we “recapture the wonder of Jesus living with us” ?
CHURCH NEWS
Just a few of the photos from last Sunday.
The musical program “Christmas Through a Child’s Eyes” was presented on December 15th, followed by a reception with cake and punch celebrating our children and Miss Faith’s work with them over the last year and a half. Children participating were Wilson and Hunter Brannan, Carter and Margot Crum, Stella Malek, Madeline, Dwight and Margaux Plyler, Keira Shelton, McKenzie Smith, Natalie and Joanna Tanner. Faith Palafas sang “Mary Did You Know”, Margaux directed the inaugural performance of The Dingalings with “Silent Night”, and the candle of Joy was lit. CLICK HERE for the full service. We will share more photos of all the holiday events soon.
Many thanks to Jett Tanner, Faith Pilafas and the Christian Ed committee for planning the service; and to Jett and the Maxey family for the reception.
Toys Headed to Guardian ad Litem
A “sleigh” full of toys and gifts for the children and youth of Guardian ad Litem were sent on their merry way by Tony Brannan of the Missions committee. Because of you, and the volunteers with Guardian ad Litem who will match up the gifts with the children, Christmas morning will a bit brighter. Thank you for your generosity!
Take a peek at Sunday’s message
with Rev. John HougenThe story that began that first Christmas is a love story that continues through this present day and you have a role to play in it. Join us this Sunday!CLICK HEREfor your glimpse on our Facebook page.
December 22
THE CANDLE OF LOVEWe have lit three candles – for hope, for peace, and for joy. Now we light the candle of love.With this flame we remember the love of God that surrounds and fills us at all times and that we celebrate in a special way in the Christmas story.
There is no greater power than love. It is stronger than rulers and empires, stronger than grief or despair, stronger even than death. We love because first God loves us.
This week’s prayer: Loving God, we open ourselves to you this Christmas season. As these candles are lit, light our lives with your imagination. Show us the creative power of hope. Teach us the peace that comes from justice. Fill us with the kind of joy that cannot be contained, but must be shared. Magnify your love within us. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by you, that we may walk in the light of Christ.
Dr. Farrior’s Memorial Service
The Farrior family wishes to thank you for making Richard Farrior’s memorial service so special. He would have been humbled you came out to send him home. He was born into HPPC in 1925 & left from HPPC in 2024.
End of Year Giving …
And, it’s not too late to turn in your Pledge!If you would like to support any of HPPC’s ministries with an end-of-year tax-deductible gift, now is the time! General donations, Steeple People project, memorial gifts can be made to HydePark Presbyterian Church.And don’t forget, it’s not too late to send us your estimated giving for 2025. Just email finance@hydeparkpres.com (confidential with Rebecca our financial secretary) with what you plan to give to HPPC in 2025, and it will be done! Or ask her to mail you another Pledge form and your statement.
Thank you for your generosity in giving to the life and work of HydePark Presbyterian!
Dates to Note
Sun. Dec. 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent Tue. Dec. 24 5pm: Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, 25, 26: Office closed Wed. Jan. 1: Happy New Year; office closed
HydePark Presbyterian Church, 1309 W Swann Ave., Tampa FL 33606
813-253-0069 office@hydeparkpres.com HydeParkPres.com
