Our Mission:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church is a community of people committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others.
We accomplish this mission by becoming people who
Invite people to experience the love of God and become disciples of Jesus Christ,
Equip disciples to be agents of God's reconciling love in the world,
Care for one another in Christian community; and
Send disciples as servants of Christ to participate in God's transformation of the world.
Susan Anderson
Full name: Susan Skyrms Anderson
But Please Call Me: Susie
Position: Director, Small Blessings Early Childhood Center
Born where and when: Tampa, Florida — Nov. 17
Family facts: Married to Chris and have two sons — Kenny, age 26, and Stephen, age 23
Education: BS Child Development and Early Childhood Education
How I became a Christian: I was raised in a Presbyterian church but did not make a real commitment to Christ until my first child was born, and I began attending a regular bible study
How I ended up at Hyde Park: I came to Hyde Park about eight years ago after hearing of the Contemporary Service. My main motivation was to get my family to church with me, and I thought they might better relate to this type of service.
The most important thing I do around here is: Try to be a team player in the overall Hyde Park Ministry. At Small Blessings, it is to make everyone feel comfortable that someone is capably overseeing the operation of the school in the best interest of the children
FAVORITES:
Music: Contemporary Christian
Movie: Romantic comedies
TV Show: Today Show
Food: All kinds!! Pizza, Mexican, Italian, etc.
Place to vacation: Beach
Place to eat: Shells, Miguels, Ho Ho, Cappy's, Anna's Italian
How I spend my free time: Working out with friends and family, and shopping
Best book I’ve read recently: Testament
What I treasure... My family (new grandchild, Mary)
Nobody knows that I...told my Mom I might marry my husband when I was only 13
Person I’d most like to meet: Mother Teresa
My vision for the future of Hyde Park Church is: To provide programs that share the love of God with anyone who comes here.
One way folks can pray for me is: Guidance, direction and wisdom in handling the different roles and responsibilities in my life. To continue to grow in faith and in my ability to follow God's lead, and to share His love with others.