January 25, 2022 – Newsletter

EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP
Gasparilla Parade Parking at HPPC
Reserve your space for the parade
Reserve your prime location at the corner of Willow and Swann for parking for the parade. Reserve and pay on the Church Center app. Limited number available; reserve yours now!
We are planning a birthday celebration for all members whose birthday is from September-January. The event will be on Sunday after service; no Sunday school that day. Pizza and cupcakes and lots of fun will be provided. Whole church invited!  Please RSVP on the Church Center app.
TONIGHT! Jan. 27: Parenting Under Pressure
Have you found yourself yelling more? Anxiety at an all-time high? Parental pressures and stress create changes in our bodies that make stress management difficult to navigate. This workshop with Noelle Miller from Thornwell’s Building Families will provide information and strategies to help parents and caregivers adapt to unforeseen circumstances that often add extra pressures when parenting.
Bring another stressed out parent with you!Feb 1: Judeo Christian Health Clinic
Feb. 8:  Family Fire Education
Feb. 15: Life is Sweet Valentines’ Party
SUNDAY
In Person Worship at 10 am; also Live Streamed.
At 10:00 am, Click To View Online Worship Serviceor watch it later.Everyone is invited to stay after worship for the Birthday Party! No classes today.

CHURCH NEWS 

Kim Brannan’s book now available on Amazon!
Quiet Conversations

Kim Brannan has published a book based on a Bible study she created at our church, and it’s now available on Amazon.

Are you curious about God and His role in your life? Do you wonder how you can know more about Him and experience His presence? Does knowing God make a difference in how you choose to experience life? If so, Quiet Conversations is the book for you.

Click here to learn more on Amazon!


2023 NEW PRAYER CHALLENGE

Last fall we began in-depth efforts to grow and rebuild our beloved church. With the help of Leighton Ford
Ministries, a church wide survey was conducted in October and focus group interviews were held with 24 active members in November.

In January and February, the leadership of HPPC will be engaging over the next few months in planning retreats to pinpoint key areas of priority, exploring key issues related to our worship, ministry, outreach, education, membership, building and staff to create a comprehensive plan for HPPC.

How can we all best help?
By Committing to Pray!
How often?  TWICE A DAY.
WHEN?  At 8:28 am and 8:28 pm

Why such an odd time?  Praying at the same time, twice a day, will help us get into a predictable habit. We have chosen this specific time to unite all of us with the promise of Romans 8:28 which proclaims …
“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to His purpose.”
We believe that we are called by God here at HPPC and we desire to see His will and purposes fleshed out here at HPPC. Join us. Pray twice a day at 8:28!!


Prayers of Comfort 
Please keep all the Bryant family and family of Barbara Skyrms in your prayers, asking for God’s solace and comfort during this difficult time.Theresa “Terri” Barnack, sister of Guy Bryant (Nancy) and aunt of Megan Bryant Leibl, passed away on January 6, 2023.

Bonnie Jean Bond, mother of Nancy Bryant (Guy), and grandmother of Megan Bryant Leibl passed away on January 8, 2023. A service is scheduled for January 29th  at 2:00 at First Baptist Church of Tampa, 302 W Kennedy Blvd., with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jean Bond’s life. Click for obituary.

Barbara Skyrms, longtime member of HPPC, passed peacefully on January 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family, after 101 years of a richly blessed life. The family will mourn Barbara’s passing in a private service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hyde Park Presbyterian Missions Fund, the Salvation Army, Life Path Hospice or charity of your choice. Click for obituary.


Children’s Education opportunities:

HPPC has opportunities for you to share the love with the younger generation.  Contact Miss Ilma to find out more about about volunteer options with Children’s Education. Children@hydeparkpres.com


Your Link to Life & Events at HPPC

Download the app for Church Center from the App Store
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Fill out ALL your family information, including children.

Improvements are constantly being made, and it’s even easier to register for events, child care at events, dinner at events and pay for it right there.

Need help!? Bailey is available after worship to help get you get set up and Sarah is also available in the Learning Center.