1. We welcome your prayer requests! Please
list requests below, tear off this sheet
and put it in the offering plate today.
For Bulletin & Prayer Chain(prefer requests be for
family & close friends.)
Keep request confidential-to be shared with prayer
partners, staff and board only.
Your Name: ____________________________
Request: ______________________________
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Please pray…
t for comfort for the Lentz family as Connie’s father,
Jerry Osborn, passed away last Monday;
t for a correct diagnosis for Fay Griffin who is still
suffering with severe pain in her knee and hip and has
a dr. appointment next week to get results from x-rays;
t PRAISE THE LORD that Melva Russcher received
word back from her lymph node biopsies and there is
no cancer! Her head is also healing well from the
removal of melanoma.
t for encouragement for Tobin Crook as he
continues with medical treatments;;
t for our homebound including Ray Reidsma,
Mary Carmichael and Kay Everett;
t for our Prayer Families of the week: Sandy
Stepka, Steve, Karen, Connor & Elani Stevens,
Robert, Annette, Grace & Eric Stone, Tom, Vicki &
Nathaniel Strobel, Burt & Elaine Taylor and Joe,
Kara, Aidan, Kallie, Kenzie & Elise Taylor;
t for our GGF sister church of the week: Grace
Bible Fellowship in Kent City, Pastor Duaine
Reichelt;
t for our Grace Missionaries: Emiliano & Raquel
Seravalli, serving with GMI in Nicaragua.
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PPARKSIDEARKSIDE BBIBLEIBLE MMINISTRYINISTRY TTEAMEAM::
Lead Pastor: Gary Spykerman - 294-1447 (parksidegs@sbcglobal.net)
Interim Youth Director: Tyler Cook (parksidetyler@att.net)
Worship Arts Director - Allyssa Thompson (parksideallyssa@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Buildings & Grounds Upkeep - Rex DeBoer & Dale Bronsink
Elder of the Week: Bryan Booker - 616-886-9222
Deacon of the Week: Andrew Zandstra - 616-403-6855
Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 616-399-4410
www.parksidebibleholland.org
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November 13, 2016
Family Bible Hour 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
Join us at youth group on Wednesday and Sunday
evenings for great lessons, games and snacks!
Invite your friends!
GUYS EVENT: Jr. & Sr. High boys are invited to a Griffins game this Friday, Nov. 18.
The cost is $20. We’ll be leaving the church at 5 pm. The deadline to sign up with
Tyler Cook is today.
JUNIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 6-8
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
SENIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 9-12
Sundays 6:00-7:30 pm
Our sanctuary is looped with a t-coil for hearing aids.
CHRISTMAS OPPORTUNITIES
Free Christmas Concert - Rush Creek Bible Church located at 2334 76th Street SW
in Byron Center is hosting a Christmas Concert on Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Grace Bible College Worship Arts Department presents “GLORIA 2016” featuring
the musical talents of GBC students, facility, staff and alumni! There is no registration
or ticket purchase necessary; however a free will offering will be collected with all
proceeds going toward the purchase of a Yamaha Grand piano for GBC’s Worship
Arts program.
Journey to Bethlehem 2016 - December 8, 9 & 10 Step back into time to visit the
Christ child born in a manger. Your traveling group will be given census papers to
travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted. On your outdoor, guided journey,
you will encounter shepherds, magi, Roman soldiers and visit the bustling shops of
Bethlehem. You will stop at the Inn, be turned away, and end up at the stable where
the most precious gift of Christmas lay. Join others on this journey which starts and
ends at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 527 Taylor in Grand Haven. Tickets are available
online starting today at www.journey2bethlehem.com for $5.00 each. Attendees will
be assigned in groups of 25 for the trip with various times available on all 3 days.
Pastor Craig Apel is part of this production.
TOYS FOR TOTS
We are collecting toys again this year for Toys
for Tots. There is a special need for gifts for
babies and teens. The donation box is located
near the library. Donate by 12/15.
Hello from Nicaragua! We’re praying this finds you well. We just
wanted to let you know that we feel such gratitude to the Lord for the
way He touches your heart to be a part of this ministry in Nicaragua.
You are a continual source of encouragement to us as you pray
and give so faithfully. Thank you!
Brett, Debby, Chloe, Lily, Ethan & Asher Chapman
Colossians 1:3
2. New to Parkside Bible Church?
WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY!
PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW, TEAR
IT OFF AND TAKE IT TO THE WELCOME CENTER
LOCATED IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL TO RECEIVE
YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET OR PUT IT IN THE
OFFERING PLATE TODAY.
Date: _____________________
Name(s) ______________________________________
_______________________________________________
______________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________
Check if this is your first visit to Parkside
I/We have been attending since: __________________
Did someone invite you to Parkside? Yes No
Guest of: _________________________________
Circle all ages or grades for you and your family attending:
Preschool: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Children: K 1 2 3 4 5 6
High School 7 8 9 10 11 12
Adults: College-Age/Young Adult 25-35
36-50 51-65 66+
New to the Area? Yes No
I would like information about the following:
General Church Information Nursery Care
Men’s Ministries Women’s Ministries
Youth Ministries Music Ministries
Volunteer Opportunities
How to become a Christian
Request call or visit from the Pastor
Would you like us to pray for you in any special way?
Please list any prayer requests on back of this tear-off.
Thank you!
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Ushers: Bob Boardman, Ken Koester, Tom Lesher, Luke Lesher Sub: Rick Bean
Before Church Greeters: Diane Cartwright, Tom Arens
After Church Greeters: Bryan Booker, Todd Crook
Welcome Center: Kathy Trantham, Shirley Brookhouse Library: Angie Rees
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): Elise VanKampen, Jill Welch
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K): Lynn & Anna VanKampen, Lauren Coppersmith
Children’s Worship Experience (Dismissed from Service-Age 1-3rd Grade): Ted & Doris Van Deusen
Financial Team: Dale Bronsink, Eloy Ramos, Vince Bush, Scott Miles
Prayer Partners: Jay Riemersma, Mark Leidy, Bill Large
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Bob Boardman, Ken Koester, Tom Lesher, Luke Lesher Sub: Rick Bean
Before Church Greeters: Walt & Gayle Kibby
After Church Greeters: Kurt Postma, Eloy Ramos
Welcome Center: Barry & Lisa Dekker Library: Fay Griffin
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): Janet & Olivia Lesher
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K): Cara, Sophie & Trip Riemersma
Children’s Worship Experience (Dismissed from Service Age 1-3rd Grade): Ted & Doris Van Deusen
Financial Team: Mike Cooke, Randy Arendsen, Rick Taylor, Doug Dibkey
Prayer Partners: Kevin Mason, Andrew Zandstra, Scott Miles
Caring and Sharing
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Join us this Thursday for our last study of the book
of Philippians at 6:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR BAKE SALE The 8th Annual Holiday
Arts & Crafts Fair will be held at Parkside this Saturday from 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Please plan to come and bring your friends! We have 75 vendors all selling hand-
crafted items, plus the luncheon and bake sale to benefit youth outreach and
missions!
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE Plan to join us on Wednesday, November 23,
as we present our hearts of gratitude together. The service will be from 6:30-7:30
p.m. Bring the whole family!
LADIES DINNER & GAME NIGHT Please plan to join the church ladies &
friends for our annual Christmas Potluck Bingo Party on Friday, December 2, at
5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Parkside. Bring a dish to pass and two gifts of
at least $5 value. Sign up at the Women’s Ministry Counter.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY SERVICE PROJECT Helping Hands is teaming up
with the Kitchen & Food Pantry ministries! They will be collecting food and gift
cards to be placed in Gift Baskets that will be given out around the holidays. Gift
cards such as to restaurants, Meijers, Walmart, gas stations, movies, pizza, Target,
etc., would be greatly appreciated in addition to non-perishables & food items for
the baskets. Gift cards can be placed in the box on the table near the Women’s
Ministry Counter & food in the Pantry Box in the Fellowship Hall. The deadline
to donate is December 14.
APPLEDORN CHRISTMAS SING Come and participate in ministering to some
of our widows and special friends from Parkside, in addition to the rest of their
residents, on Sunday, December 4, from 2:30-3:15 p.m. at Appledorn in Holland.
We will be leading a Christmas Carol Service. All are welcome. Bring the whole
family!!
BIRTHDAYS
11/15 Brenda Brown
11/16 Megan Postma, Connie Lentz
11/17 Vicki Strobel
ANNIVERSARIES
11/15 Steve & Jan Van Dyke
Tonight 6:00 pm “Connect” Sunday Evening Gathering
Tonight 6:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group
Tues. 11:30 am Prayer for church attendees and needs - All invited
Tues. 6:00 pm Women’s Board Meeting
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group
Wed. 5:15 pm Children’s Choir for 1st-5th Grades - “Grace Notes”
Wed. 6:00 pm Pizza Night for Pioneer Clubs, youth Group and helpers
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs and Jr. High Youth Group
Thurs. 6:30 pm Last Women’s Bible Study
Thurs. 8:00 pm NO Young Men’s Basketball
Sat. 9:00-3:00 Parkside Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair & Bake Sale
Nov. 20 9:30 am Family Bible Hour - all ages
Nov. 20 10:45 am Morning Service
Nov. 21 7:00 pm Board Meeting
Nov. 23 6:30 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service
Dec. 2 5:30 pm Ladies Dinner & Game Night Christmas Potluck/Bingo Party
Dec. 4 2:30 pm Appledorn Christmas Sing
Dec. 24 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service (There will be no service on Christmas.)
SUNDAY EVENING “CONNECT” SERVICE
Join us from 6:00-7:00 pm tonight for a time of study in II Chron. 6
as we walk through the prayer of Solomon & the dedication of the
Temple and God’s response. We’ll spend part of our time in prayer
for our nation and the transition of leadership in our government.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SERVICE!
We will not be having Sunday worship service on Christmas Day;
however, please arrange your holiday schedule to attend our service on
Christmas Eve, December 24, from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Invite your friends
and family to attend with you!
3. SERMON NOTES
Pastor Gary Spykerman
Sermon: “How to Heal a Broken Nation”
Text: II Chronicles 1:7-10; 7:14-15
I. God’s Message to the _________________ - (1:7-10).
A. What do you ask of God? (1:7).
B. You are here by ______________________
______________________________ (1:9).
C. “Give me ________________________ &
___________________________…” (1:10).
II. God’s Message to the _________________ - (7:14-15).
A. ____________________________ and remove
any form of gloating or arrogance towards those
who oppose you.
B. ______________________________
C. ______________________________
D. Turn from any ______________________ways.
4. OFFERING ENVELOPES - If you currently have offering envelopes
but do not use them as you give to the church via electronic payment,
please let Judy know so we can re-assign your envelope number to
someone else and give you a new offering number (without envelopes.)
HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS
FAIR THIS SATURDAY 9-3
YES, I would be willing to donate the following to the Bake Sale:
Item: _______________________________________________________
Name: _____________________________ Phone: __________________
Not sure of item but I’ll donate something! ________________________
FAMILY BIBLE HOUR - Attendance last Sunday: 98
Plan to make Family Bible Hour a part of your Sunday Worship!
Join us at 9:30 a.m. - Classes from Nursery - Adult. We have 5 adult class offerings
so just drop in on one of them next Sunday. Classes are: Explore the Book taught by
Pastor Gary & Kurt Postma meeting in the Youth Room, Grace By Which We Stand
taught by Harold Kimbel, Pastor Craig Apel & Allen Riemersma meeting in the Board
Room, Beliefs to Live By taught by Jay Riemersma & Ty Cook meeting in Room A3,
Ephesians Walk taught by Bryan Booker & John Tooke meeting in Room A2, and
The Ten Women of the Bible taught by Lisa Kimbel and Sabrina Preikszas meeting
in Room F2 off of the Fellowship Hall.
SUPPORT PARKSIDE’S HARVEST OF GENEROSITY BY
PURCHASING YOUR HOLIDAY PIES FROM ZACH CARUTH!
Home-made Dutch Apple Pies come frozen so just thaw and
bake as needed for the holidays. The cost is $15 each or 2
for $25. Sign up at the Student Ministry Counter or let Judy
know. The pies will be delivered to Parkside next Sunday
and will be in boxes with your name on them in the church freezer. Pay
when you pick up. Questions, email Zach at zachcaruth@hotmail.com.
Can you help us advertise by posting a flyer at your work
place or any busy location? Could you pass out small flyers to
your friends? You can pick up the flyers or small handouts
from the Welcome Center today. Yard signs are available
TODAY to place in your yard or at a business location
(with their permission).
Can you post this information on Facebook and Twitter and
email your friends! Details are on the flyers. Also please plan
to attend and invite your friends, family and neighbors!
If you have questions, please talk to Judy Timmer or
Jane Tiffany.
Would you be willing to donate home-baked goods
for Parkside’s Arts & Crafts Fair Bake Sale being
held at the church this Saturday?
Suggested donations include but are not limited to:
Pies (not cream), Cakes, Cookies, Breads, Cinnamon
Rolls, Dinner Rolls, Brownies, Cupcakes, Fudge or other Holiday
Candies, or Specialty Items (gluten free, sugar free)
Bringing your “gift” pre-plated will lessen our sale day preparation.
Please mark your item as far as what it is and if there are ingredients
in it that might cause an allergic reaction (i.e nuts.) You don’t need
to price it. Items can be dropped off at the church this Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. or by 9 am on Saturday.
Please tear off the bottom half of this form & place it in the offering plate
today or give to Judy or Diane Cartwright.
PARKSIDE CHALLENGE!
MORTGAGE REMAINING: $370,000
ANONYMOUS MATCHING GIFT: $185,000
TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND: $50,000
AMOUNT TO RAISE FROM CONGREGATION: $135,000
COLLECTED AS OF 10/31 FROM CONGREGATION:
$75,388.00
BALANCE TO RAISE BY 12/18: $59,612
Thank you to those who have given so generously to this challenge!
If you haven’t donated yet, please prayerfully consider designating
funds to the building fund to help pay off our debt by the end of this
year. The last day to give is December 18. We give God the glory for
this amazing opportunity!
