February 6, 2025 - Newsletter - Hyde Park Presbyterian

EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP

All-Church Super Bowl Party!
Sun. Feb. 9 starting 5:30pmJane & Tony Brannan will host a Super Bowl watch party at 4303 W Robin Lane. Pulled pork, yellow rice and black beans, along with dessert, water and soft drinks are provided. Please bring an appetizer or side dish to share, along with your beverage of choice. Kids and friends are welcome!

RSVP NOT required, but do give Jane or Tony a call if you know you are coming.
Starting at 5:30; kick-off @ 6:30.

Cross Walkers Young-ish Adult Dinner
Tues. Feb. 18 @6:30!February’s study is on Proximity and finding your community right where you are. We’ll explore how God dwells in our own lives and times when we find it challenging to believe he is dwelling within us. Do you feel God’s presence in your life?

No required reading, but if you want a bit of context ahead of time, check this out:

Genesis 3:8 (What was God’s desire for Adam & Eve?)
Exodus 25:8-9 (What was the purpose of the Tabernacle?)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 (What were God’s desires and promise of reconciliation?)
Matthew 1:22-23 (What were God’s desires through Christ?)
1 Corinthians 3:16 (For those who trust Immanuel, what does God promise?)
Ephesians 2:22 (How are we being built?)

Thanks to all who came last month! An extra special thanks to Bob and Carol for hosting and cooking us a delicious meal … as always!

How the Present Impacts the Future
We move toward calling our next minister: 2nd Conversation

You’re invited to these important conversations. Choose the best date for you to share your thoughts:
February 9 following worship in person
February 11, Tuesday, at 6:30 pm on Zoom
February 18, Tuesday, at 10:00 am in person
February 19, Wednesday, at 6:30 pm on Zoom
February 25, Tuesday (Session members), 6:00 pm ahead of Session meetingQuestions we’ll discuss:
How would you describe the community of faith that is HPPC today?
Why are you a part of the HPPC faith community?
What is HPPC doing now that you think should continue in the future?
Do you think HPPC has the energy and drive to move into the future?

CLICK HERE to email the office with your date of choice. Or call 813-253-0069, or sign the pew pad during worship.

SUNDAY

Feb. 9th Worship & Communion in the Sanctuary at 10 am

After the Children’s Time, the children go to Kid’s Kirk in the chapel for a lesson and craft until 11:00.
Second Conversation at 11:00 in the Conference Room.
Please sign up – space is limited.

The Worship Service will be live-streamed on our Hyde Park Presbyterian Church YouTube channel under LIVE! CLICK HERE to go to the page.

This is your 90-second Glimpse for
Sunday’s message.

If your cell phone were to ring and you saw it was God calling you, would you answer it? Your spiritual phone is ringing. Are you answering it? Let’s talk about it this Sunday.

CLICK HERE to go to the Hyde Park Presbyterian Facebook page.

CHURCH NEWS

Bring condensed soup for Souper Bowl Sunday to feed kids of End 68.

We all enjoy game day dinners, pricey commercials, and the big game. But some children served by End 68 Hours of Hunger will not be lucky enough to have a get-together or snacks. Let’s help warm their winter with soups kids would love to eat (not cream soup) and condensed like Campbell’s (so it isn’t so heavy). Bring your soup THIS Sunday … to church or to the party!

Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Sunday, Feb. 23rd following Worship

This Annual Meeting will be a little different, with lots more information. We’ll receive the End of Year Reports from each Committee, including updates from the Admin and Building Committee on renovations; Budget reports for ending year 2024 and 2025 Budget from the Treasurer; Interim Pastor renewal information; and Clerk’s end of year report.

Information Packets will be available at Worship on February 16th, or can be requested by email.
Please stay a bit after for Fellowship with Coffee and Treats.

“A Journey: Two Women, One Man, and a Lot of Wheat”
The Cast Takes a Bow

Last Sunday, we were treated to the video produced by the Hyde Park Presbyterian Thesbyterians, the youth of the Sunday School class led by Harriet Plyler. Jett Tanner did a great job of introducing the story of Ruth to all 11 children present, and handing out stalks of wheat.
Thank you Jett, co-chair of the Christian Education Committee … and a giant round of applause to Harriet: director, producer, film editor, casting director and costume designer.
Cast (above, left to right):
Carter Claire Crum, Townspeople/Narrator/Kinsman
McKenzie Smith, Orpah/Narrator
Madeleine Plyler, Naomi
Keira Shelton, Ruth
Dwight Plyler, Narrator/Boaz
Stella Malek (not shown), NarratorCLICK HERE to see the worship service (video starts about 30 minutes in)

Dates to Note!

Sun. Feb. 9 @ 10am Worship & Communion
Sun. Feb. 9 @ 5:30 Super Bowl Party – Brannan’s

Dates for Second Conversations
Sun. Feb. 9 After Worship, in person
Tue. Feb. 11 @ 6:30pm Zoom
Tue. Feb. 18 @ 10am in person
Wed. Feb. 19 @ 6:30pm Zoom
Tue. Feb. 25 @ 6:00 (Session only)

Tue. Feb. 18 @ 6:30pm Cross Walkers Dinner
Sun. Feb. 23 Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Tue. Feb. 25 @ 7pm Session Meeting

Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, 1309 W Swann Ave., Tampa FL 33606
813-253-0069 office@hydeparkpres.com HydeParkPres.com

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