Hyde Park United Methodist directly supports a number of educational institutions and other mission projects throughout the state of Florida:

Located in Daytona Beach, the Bethune-Cookman University is a well-respected liberal arts institution with a commitment to excellence and an enrollment of more than 2,800. It is among the nation's leading historically black institutions of higher education. The renowned Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale performs annually at Hyde Park.

For more information or to get involved contact Doris Reddick, church liaison, email, or phone 813.251.1781. The University’s President, Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, can be reached at 386.481.2001 or email. More information is available at the Bethune Cookman University web site.

Wesley Foundations on campuses involve university students in worship, Bible studies, outreach opportunities and accountability groups. Hyde Park provides annual donations to Wesley Foundation groups at Florida A&M University, Florida State University, web site, the University of Florida, web site, and the University of South Florida, web site.

To see the UF Gator Wesley web site click here.

For more information or to get involved contact Dave Sippel, church liaison, email or phone 813.253.5388 ext. 301.

The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home began as the Florida Methodist Orphanage in 1908. The Home has developed into a diverse ministry to children and families facing difficult circumstances. Our services include residential care for school-age children and youth, emergency shelter care, therapeutic group care, foster care and adoption services, community child care center and our transitional/independent living program.

Children live in one of the 13 cottages on campus, usually two to a room, where two house parents ensure a stable, home-like atmosphere. The average stay is approximately 12 to 18 months, with some remaining much longer.

The Waller-Jeter Cottage has 10 single rooms and currently serves as the transitional living cottage for our older boys. This cottage was named in memory of two former Hyde Park United Methodist servants: Dr. Harry H. Waller, minister, and Mr. Earl Jeter, outstanding and enthusiastic member. Hyde Park United Methodist collects 5th Sunday Offerings for the Children’s Home throughout the year.

For more information or to get involved contact David Smith, church liaison, email or phone 813.835.0081. The agency’s liaison, John Rivas, can be reached at 386.668.4774. More information is available at the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home web site.

The Florida Conference Global Mission and Justice Ministry empowers local congregations, ministries, and individuals to be disciples of Jesus Christ in healing the hurts and building the hopes of people in their communities and around the world. The ministry facilitates mission awareness and participation by providing education and encouragement.

For more information or to get involved contact Vicki Walker, church liaison, email or phone 813.253.5388 ext. 223. The agency’s liaison, Melinda Trotti, can be reached at 800.282.8011, ext. 504 or email. More information is available at the Global Ministries web site.

Missionary Ventures is an interdenominational Christian organization that connects individuals and churches worldwide with indigenous ministries. Six offices are located across the globe. Personal involvement with local ministries is emphasized to support maximum impact in influencing the world for Christ. Missionary Ventures supports the development of churches, schools, feeding centers, clinics, and much more in over fifty countries. Hyde Park United Methodist was one of Missionary Ventures’ founding supporters in 1982.

Hyde Park United Methodist has been a faithful supporter of Missionary Ventures’ hospital, Vida y Esperanza, in Nebaj, Guatemala from its beginning development. Vida y Esperanza is located in the highlands of northwest Guatemala and provides loving care to the Ixil Indian population. Dr. Juan Pablo Noriega is Director of Medical Missions for MVI in Guatemala, and he and his wife Carolina, who is a biochemist, oversee the administration of the hospital, laboratory and auxiliary nursing school. The auxiliary nursing school will begin its fourth year in operation in January having now graduated three classes of auxiliary nurses trained in a Christian setting. They have recently been approved to start a school for registered nurses and are excited as they make plans to offer additional medical training in Nebaj.

For more information or to get involved contact David Smith, church liaison, email or phone 813.835.0081. The agency’s liaison, Donna Capps, can be reached at 813.287.1124 or email. More information is available at the Missionary Ventures web site.