May 22, 2025 - Newsletter - Hyde Park Presbyterian

EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP

Deborah: Old Testament Leader & Inspiration for Women Today: June 1

This Adult Class Bible Study led by Kelly Beiro is on Deborah, the prominent leader in Judges 4 and 5. She served as a prophet, judge, and military leader in ancient Israel. She’s best known for her role in leading the Israelites to victory against the Canaanite army, a feat detailed in both the prose narrative of Judges 4 and the poetic Song of Deborah in Judges 5. (No class on May 25)

June 1 @ 11am – What does Deborah’s story mean for women today in 2025?

SUNDAY

May 25th Worship in the Sanctuary at 10 am
Children will go to Kid’s Kirk following the Children’s Time.
Adult Class on Deborah, Part 2 is moved to June 1.The Worship Service will be live-streamed on our Hyde Park Presbyterian Church YouTube channel under LIVE! CLICK HERE to go to the page.

90-second Glimpse for Sunday

Have you noticed that we are talking at each other more than with each other? Conversation has become a lost art. And our relationships have suffered because of it. Let’s talk about it this Sunday.

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CHURCH NEWS

Would you like to be one of our Steeple People?

The Hyde Park Memorial Steeple will soon be completed as a symbol of God’s everlasting presence in our lives and our community. What better way to honor someone who has been special to you, or in the life of the church, than to symbolically make them part of this historic beacon of hope?If you would like to join the church families whose memorial funds will be designated for this project, please consider making a one-time memorial contribution in the name of a loved one … or just contribute because you want to help!

Our steeple has undergone repair and restoration work and painting is complete. The Cross (blown over in Hurricane Milton) is soon to be restored with new, updated lighting. The bell chimes are once again ringing. The Hyde Park Memorial Steeple will be a daily reminder of our mission: to be the Light and Love of Christ in action for our community.

Donations will be noted in the Bulletin and read aloud at a Dedication Service this Fall; $200 or more will be noted on a plaque; $500 or more will have a memorial brick in a future patio on the front lawn.

Click Here to donate, or Church Center app, or by check. Note Steeple People.
We will personally contact all donors for dedication wording.

Monday, May 28
Memorial DayThe church office will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Have a peaceful weekend in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Note from Kevin Kastner
Principal, West Tampa ElementaryI’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the generous Panera gift cards you provided. Your thoughtful gesture was such a special treat and truly unexpected.

Supporting educators has a profound impact on our ability to inspire and nurture the young minds in our care. Your generosity not only provided us with a delightful meal but also reinforced the importance of community support in our mission. It is acts of kindness like yours that remind us we are not alone in our efforts to educate and uplift our students.

Your kindness and generosity have touched our hearts. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

And, thank you, Shannon Dann, for delivering the Panera cards to the school … another way the HPPC Missions Ministry is living up to our Mission to be the light and love of Christ in action for our community.

Dr. Laura Brannan Fretwell

Kim Brannan shared her celebratory family pictures as daughter Laura graduated with her PhD from George Mason University. Shown are brother John Jr., Kim, Laura and husband Joe Fretwell and brother Mark.
Laura’s PhD candidacy was in the History and Art History Department at George Mason University with specific interests in histories of race, gender, space, and memory in the U.S.
Congratulations, Laura!

Confirmation Class Joins the Church

Dwight Plyler, McKenzie Smith, Madeleine Plyler and Carter Claire Crum were received into membership of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 11th. McKenzie Smith was baptized as her grandmother Sharon Smith stands with her. The class was taught by Kim Brannan and Lynda Waters, and the students were presented with the NIV Study Bible, beautifully personalized in calligraphy by Kelly Beiro. Thanks to Joe Gonzalez for substituting for a class, and Jane Brannan for hosting a lovely hospitality gathering following Worship.