March 13, 2025 – Newsletter

EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP
5-week Lenten Study: Jesus Sees Women
Zoom Study or Adult Sunday Class

Jesus was a revolutionary in the way he saw women. We’ll examine the Gospel stories about his interactions with women to see how we are called to be disciples of Jesus in our own time.

Starts this week 3/13 and 3/16!
Thursdays @ 7pm
 via Zoom led by Rev. John Hougen
March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
OR Sundays @ 11am after Worship with Chris Bosworth
March 16, 23, 30, Apr 6,13

Week 1: The Desperate Woman; Mark 5:24-34
Register with the church office so we can send you the Handout each week (read ahead) and zoom link.
Office@hydeparkpres.com or 813-253-0069.

We move toward calling our next minister: 3rd Conversation 
You’re invited to these important conversations. CLICK HERE to email the office with your date of choice. Or call 813-253-0069.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE
March 17, Mon. 10 am, in person at the church
March 19, Wed. 6:30 pm, on Zoom

Questions we’ll discuss:

What do you sense God is leading HPPC to be and do?
What do you want from HPPC?
What changes should HPPC consider?
Describe the kind of pastor that you feel could best lead HPPC over the next 5 years.
Click Here for Zoom Meetings (after RSVP!)
Hosts and Dates for Dinners for 8 … sign up now!
Let the fun, feasting & fellowship begin!
There’s no better way to strengthen the personal connection between friends both old and new, than to break bread together. The Fellowship Committee has cooked up the fun idea of Dinners for 8 during the season of Lent, and we hope you’ll join in … visitors and members welcome!
Sign up on the insert in Sunday’s Bulletin, or email Lynda Waters
Tue. Mar. 18 @ Noon Village Inn (older adults) with Chris Bosworth & Betsy McElaney, Dale Mabry near Kennedy
Fri. Mar. 21 @ 6:30pm Kim Brannan near Gandy and Bayshore
Sun. Mar. 23 @ 5:30pm Christina & Tony Brannan, Harriet Plyler on the river north of Columbus; kid-friendly.
Fri. Apr. 4 @ 6:30pm Joe & Ruia Gonzalez, Maxeys on Lake Magdalene
Fri. Apr. 4 @ 6:30pm Jett & Steven Tanner on Bayshore & El Prado
Sat. Apr. 5 @ 4:00pm Ann & Bruce Orand, Lynda Waters off Dale Mabry near Fletcher
Sun. Apr. 6 @ 4:00pm Stacey & Josh Crum near Kennedy & Lois; kid-friendly
Fri. Apr. 11 @ 6:30pm Jane & Tony Brannan near Kennedy & Lois
They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.   — Acts 2:46
SUNDAY
March 16th Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am 
“What Do You Desire”  Luke 13:31-35

“Jesus Sees Women” adult Lenten study at 11:00.
This is Spring Break for public schools. There is no Kid’s Kirk on the 16th or 23rd.

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.

What do you desire for yourself? Your life? Your desires so easily give way to lesser things. You so quickly settle for less. And as the years slip away you grow more fearful. Of what? Let’s talk about it this Sunday.

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

CHURCH NEWS
Give Up – or Do – Something for Lent
We’re sure you’ve heard of giving up something during the season of Lent. The Missions Ministry encourages you to DO Something … donate some food or give up some funds. You’ll help lift up families (over 200!) served by OUR Pantry for End 68 Hours of Hunger.

 Take a bag with a list from the pew and shop. If you bought one small item each of the 40 days of Lent, that would be super. Please bring the items to church (M-F 9am – 1pm) or to 10am Worship Sundays from now until Palm Sunday, April 13.

 Write a check to HPPC and mark it Lenten Food Drive or find the Lenten Food Drive link on the Text to Give site.
Thanks for your generosity.


Spring Break Fun …
No Kid’s Kirk on March16th and 23rd

Parents of young children, please note that due to Spring Break for public schools, there will be no Kid’s Kirk on March 16th and March 23rd.


No CrossWalkers Dinner in March
Join a Dinner for 8 Instead!

Since there are so many options for friends (new & old) for a “food event” in March and April, we will skip our March youngish adult dinner and study discussion at the Kline’s. Please see the Dinners for 8 dates and RSVP for one of those!


Sun. March 30th Confirmation Class Starts
for Rising Middle Schoolers & Older

Youth who are now in, or will next year, be in Middle School, are eligible to participate in a Confirmation Class.

Classes will be held at 11:00 Sundays after Worship.
March 30, April 6, April 13, (no class Easter), April 27 and May 4.
The new members will be presented to the Congregation on Mother’s Day, May 11.

Please contact the office if your child is eligible, but you have not received a letter in the mail.


Join Us During Lent!

Thu. Mar. 13 @ 7pm Jesus Sees Women zoom
Sun. Mar. 16 @ 11am Jesus Sees Women starts
Tue. Mar. 25 @ 7pm Session Meeting
Sun. Mar. 30 @ 11am Confirmation Class begins

Dates for Third Conversation
Mon. Mar. 17, 10 am, in person at the church
Wed. Mar. 19, 6:30 pm, on Zoom

Sun. Apr. 13 10am Palm Sunday
Sun. Apr. 20 10am Easter
Sun. Apr. 20 11am Egg Hunt, Fellowship

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