Hyde Park Community UMC is a faith community that believes in “gift based ministry”. God gifted you and me and calls each of us to specific tasks, ministries, and missions…

The National Park Service has a 124- page manual to describe the duties of lighthouse keeper. Here are a few of the tasks: Light the beacon well before dusk. Inspect…

We who claim to follow Jesus have been commissioned; over time it has become known as “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28: 16-20).  Webster’s New World Dictionary defines commission, “ An…

Building a church community of genuine and authentic relationships is hard work. The social constructs of race, class, age, etc. all contribute. It takes intentionality, humility, and a willingness to…

10.  The first disciples gathered together to study scriptures and pray. (Acts 2)    9.  It is like mining for diamonds; new treasures appear each week! 8.  Learning and sharing…

New Life Furniture provides household items to families in need in the Greater Cincinnati area.  The following is New Life Furniture’s mission statement: We believe in the healing power of…

1. What is the smallest flower? 2. What is the largest flower? 3. What is the largest animal in the ocean? 4. What is the smallest animal in the ocean?…

Our mind functions through imagination. The reality is we can’t do anything without imagination. One of the meanings of the word “imagination” in the Old Testament is “conception.” Our imagination…

Summer Impact is Hyde Park Community’s residential mission program in Cincinnati’s urban core.  Annually we invite youth groups to make Summer Impact their summer mission trip. This summer Hyde Park…

Madame Blueberry, of Veggie Tales fame, lives in a very nice tree house.  She has friends and is very comfortable; however, she has a yearning to always have more stuff.…