1. SERMON NOTES
“COULD THIS BE
January 8, 2012
DR. ROB RENBERG, PASTOR THE YEAR?”
JANUARY 8, 2012
2 Thessalonians 1:4-12 10:45 a.m.
Pastor Rob Renberg
“Could This Be The Year?”
“This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10
fire with His powerful angels...on the day He comes to be glorified in this
holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed.”
2 Thess.1:7b,10a
1. The ____________________ of His Coming.
6:00 p.m. Tonight
2. The____________________ of His Coming.
Help us “undecorate”
the church!
3. The____________________ of His Coming.
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
A. His ________________ _____________. parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
B. His ________________ _____________.
C. His ________________ _____________.
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Who will bring Him glory? Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
MINISTRY TEAM:
4. The____________________ of His Salvation.
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840
“I charge you...until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
will bring about in His own time - God, the blessed and only Ruler, the Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in Elder of the Week: Jay Riemersma - 393-0365
unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To Him be Deacon of the Week: A.J. VanKampen - 886-4876
honor and might forever. Amen.” 1 Timothy 6:13-16

2. Information For Your First Time At ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Parkside Bible…
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME USHERS GREETERS
Dale Bronsink Dave Timmer Greg & Laurie Teusink (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Pete Jimmerson Bob Boardman Jay & Cara Riemersma (Welcome Center)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Sub: Doug Dibkey
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back.
NURSERY
2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES.
Our children‟s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Lisa Kimbel Lynn, Brooke, & Anna VanKampen
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing Renae VanderHaar
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. (Age 3-Kindergarten) Fay Griffin
Ashley Travis
As our guest, we only ask that you turn in your welcome card, or bring it to the Angie Becerra, Denise Van Beek
Welcome Center behind the fireplace for a gift.
FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Jay Riemersma-Elder Dirk Bronsink
A.J. VanKampen-Deacon Mike Cooke
Kevin Mason Jay Riemersma
Brian Mokma A.J. VanKampen
This Week Coming Up ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Today 5:00 pm Prayer Partner Orientation Jan. 15 9:30 am Sunday School All Ages
Today 5:15 pm B.I.G. (Bible Instruction Group) Jan. 15 10:45 am Service of Communion USHERS GREETERS
Tonight 6:00 pm “Undecorate” the church Jan. 17 7:00 pm Cash Clippers Ryan VanderHaar Daniel Furbush Doug & Gayle Harmsen (Front Door)
Tonight 6:30 pm Sr. High Youth Group Jan. 19 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study Mike VanderToorn Eric VanderToorn Randy & Cindi Arendsen (Welcome Center)
Mon. 7:00 pm Board Meeting Jan. 20 6:00 pm B.R.I.D.G.E. @ Buffalo Wild Wings
Mon. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the Church Jan. 20 6:30 pm Young Couples Bowling
Tues. 7:00 pm Cash Clippers at Church Jan. 21 6:00 pm Men‟s Night Out - Beast Feast NURSERY
Wed. 6:30 am Men‟s Prayer Group Jan. 22 10:45 am Baby & Child Dedication
Wed. 6:00 pm Pioneer Clubs Family Dinner Night Jan. 22 6:00 pm C.E. Coordinator Meeting SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Jan. 24 6:30 pm Book About Me (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group Feb. 3 9:00 am Circle of Moms-Freezer Cooking Amy Renberg Judy Timmer, Lila Diemer,
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out - Yak „n Yarn Feb. 3 7:00 pm Stamp „N Scrap Fay Griffin, Sarah TenHarmsel
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Gwen Lawton
1/10 Shirley Jacobs Katie Poynter
1/10 Pastor Matt Amundsen Diane Cartwright, Phyllis Mars
1/11 Patti Wolters
1/12 Dennis Klemm FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
1/13 Henry Hudson Harold Kimbel-Elder Rick Taylor
1/13 Shirley Brookhouse John Preikszas-Deacon Angel Alcala
1/12 Al & Shirley Jacobs Ryan VanderHaar Craig Dykstra
1/13 Mitch Boucher 1/13 Dan & Barb Furbush Vaughn VandenBrink Andrew Zandstra
1/14 Dale Bronsink 1/13 Eloy & Patty Ramos

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for Mark Hansen’s dad who had a stroke on
upcoming events!
January 3; NEW SERMON SERIES STARTS TODAY! Could this be the
t Pray for Cal Hey’s mother who is suffering from Parkinson’s that is rapidly
year? Is Christ coming soon? How should we live in these last
days? This new 7-part expositional sermon series from the
processing;
intriguing little book of Second Thessalonians will help us understand God‟s plan, not
t Pray for healing for Pastor Matt’s dad who had hip replacement on Jan. 3; only the future, but for our lives today. We will discover how the Apostle Paul affirmed
t PTL that Mary Walters’ 91 year old mother had a successful surgery with and encouraged the Thessalonians in the midst of the difficulties they were facing
no cancer found and she is now at home recovering. politically and spiritually. The series will also give us the strength we need to stay the
course and live a life of hope and determination.
Continued Prayer Requests:
PRAYER PARTNER ORIENTATION Whether you have been a Parkside
t For healing for those in our church who have had recent surgeries and Prayer Partner for years or just signed up, this orientation is for you. Plan to
illnesses; attend this very informative gathering tonight, January 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, and church.
Nelvie VanKampen;
t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently; CASH CLIPPERS If you like to save money and want to learn more
t For all who have lost jobs and that employment opportunities will arise about couponing, come to Cash Clippers this Tuesday, January 10,
from 7-8:30 p.m. at the church. If you have questions, please see
for them;
Candy Lynch or Amanda Zandstra.
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages;
t For all of our children-no matter what age-that they may lead Godly lives LADIES EVENING OUT! Mark your calendar for our next LEO event -
and make wise choices; “Yak „n Yarn” on Thursday, January 12, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior; church. This is for ladies who knit or crochet or would like to learn
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our military how to do either! Yarn and needles will be provided. If you would like
troops and missionaries around the world. to bring an item that you have made to show others, that would be
great! Sign up at the Women‟s Ministry Counter!
Church Families of the Week: LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Ladies Bible Study will resume on Thursday,
♥ Barb Ball, Erin and Liam ♥ Ray & Janay Bean and Emma Jan. 19, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the board room. The group is studying the
♥ Rick & Connie Bean ♥ Angie Becerra
second half of the book of Romans. You can pick up a copy of the study
questions for the next session at the Women‟s Ministry Counter.
♥ Kathy Bentley ♥ Kevin Beyer
YOUNG COUPLES EVENT! The Parkside Young Couples will be
meeting on Friday, January 20, for an evening of fellowship and bowling.
GGF Sister Church of the Week: The lanes are reserved at Century Lanes at 6:30 p.m. Pizza will be ordered
† Georgetown Bible Fellowship in Hudsonville, Pastor Robert Davis at the bowling alley. (Daycare will not be provided.) Please RSVP to
Ashley Travis @616-403-8883 or to Jordon Kamphuis @212-6240.
Missionaries of the Week: B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationships in Dinner & Games Each
Month) Set aside Friday, January 20, to get together with other
♦ Dan & Nancy Spooner and Travis & Patti Nielsen,
Parkside women for dinner at 6:00 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings
AIM AIR in Kenya, P. O. Box 21171, Nairobi, Kenya located at 2899 West Shore Drive (across from the Northside
Email - Dan Spooner: dnspooner@aimint.net Meijer.) We‟ll be coming back to the church for cards, board
Email - Travis Nielsen: tpnielsen@aimint.net games and snacks. Sign up at the Women‟s Ministry Counter.

4. Ironmen
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 6-8
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 9-12
Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ministries
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: “ As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
JANUARY 11 - 2012 ROCK FOOD DRIVE!
Help us ROCK hunger! Bring coins and dollars to youth group this Wednesday to
help us buy food to feed families in Holland. CONTEST: BATTLE OF THE GRADES!
The grade that brings in the most funds receives a “Sundae Party!”
Men’s
1/11 Small Group Night—Start of new series:
“Why Jesus?”
Night out
1/18 Outreach Game Night & 5th annual
1/21 Pando Park (See details below.)
1/25 Food Drive Delivery Night beast feast!
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS:
Saturday, January 21@ 6:00 p.m.
Be sure to pick up a new schedule at the youth counter for the Join other Parkside men for this evening of food and
rest of the winter and spring. fellowship. We’ll be challenged spiritually by guest speaker and
avid outdoorsman Pastor Tim Hall from Belmont. We will also have
1/15 Small Group and Dinner Night - Parents, please sign up an opportunity to connect with some ministry and growth studies
at the Youth Counter to bring a dish. for 2012. Invite a friend or co-worker to the event, and enjoy a buffet
1/21 Pando Park! (See details below.) of wild game dishes and great desserts. We’ve even got some great
1/22 Prayer Service door prizes! Plan to join your fellow Parkside Ironmen and friends
on Saturday, January 21!!
ALL YOUTH! If you harvested any game animal or bird or fish this past year and
All youth are invited to a day of skiing, snowboarding have pictures, please contact Pastor Rob to submit your picture
and tubing at Pando Park on Saturday, January 21! We will for viewing on the “Wall of Fame” and a drawing for a
be leaving the church at 9 a.m. and returning at congratulations gift!
2:30 p.m. The cost is $15 - please bring additional money
for lunch and drink. (Ski and snowboard rentals are $20.) -------------------------------------------------------
The deadline to sign up is next Sunday! Tear off & put in offering plate
Name: ___________________________________ # attending: __________
SUPERBOWL BASH OUTREACH EVENT!  YES! I plan to be there for the 5th annual “Beast Feast.”
FEBRUARY 5
 YES! I can bring the following wild game dish: _____________________
All Jr. High, Sr. High and college students are invited!
OR: I will bring the following dish/dessert to share: __________________

5. CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
For Adult and Sr. High
(Sundays 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.)
FEBRUARY 19
If you currently minister to our children or would like
to help in this area and have never attended our Creation Seminar
Child Protection Seminar, there will be a class held at Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. as Ken Kruis leads a combined Sunday School
class teaching Christians how to defend their faith when they argue creation versus
the church on Sunday, February 19, from 5:00 to evolution. Be equipped with the answers for questions that people ask in today’s culture.
6:15 p.m. Completing this course is required, January 15: The Ark of Noah, and the pre-flood world.
for the safety of our children and our church, of January 22: The real history of dinosaurs.
anyone who helps with our children's ministry January 29: Evolution, did God use it?
(VBS, Nursery, Youth Group, Sunday School, This seminar has been presented by Ken at churches around Holland and has been a
Pioneer Clubs, Jr. & Children’s Church, etc.) blessing to those attending as he shows the biblical foundations of the “science” around
the origin of the world and how God is at the center of it all. Ken believes that God has
The class will include an interview with the
given us His Word to count on as the final truth in the scientific world today. Plan to
Christian Education Committee. attend!
If you have questions, please see Pastor Matt.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP….
It’s time again for a favorite Parkside activity:
fun, food & fellowship with our always popular…
Our Lost & Found box is growing! Please
check to see if there is something there that
may belong to you . The Lost & Found is
“Dessert for eight”
Dessert for Eight are rotating groups of four couples meeting together for a time of
located outside the church office by the dessert & conversation once a month from January through April. Each rotating
coat racks. host home couple will simply coordinate the day and time of the dessert at their
home. The other couples will bring a dessert to share. At the end of the schedule,
you will have had some yummy desserts with lots of your favorite people and made
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES some new friends as well! A great way to “get to know” others here at PBC.
A couple = any two people … singles are welcome!
MARCH FOR LIFE/MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR UNBORN CHILDREN Show your support Please sign your name & place in the offering plate today!
for LIFE by attending the combined “March for Life/Memorial Service for Unborn Children”
on Monday, January 16, sponsored by Right to Life of Holland Area. The March begins at
7:00 p.m. at Centennial Park and concludes with the Memorial Service inside Central Name (s) __________________________ Phone __________
Avenue CRC. The Service will feature “The Decision,” a short drama which is appropriate
for all ages. Donations will be accepted at the Memorial Service. Email __________________________________

6. INFANT & CHILD DEDICATION! “WEDNESDAY MEN’S GATHERING”
Please join Pastor Rob and other Parkside men
We will be holding an infant/child for a time of devotions, praying together, talking
dedication on Sunday, January 22, about life and enjoying a good cup of coffee!
during the morning worship service. Stop by the church from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on
If you are interested in dedicating your Wednesday mornings. Come when you
child to the Lord, please pick up a can...leave when you must.
Dedication Form from the Children’s
Ministry Counter and return it to the
church office. If you have questions,
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR SCHEDULE
please see Pastor Rob.
IF YOU’RE A GREETER, PRAYER PARNTER , USHER, OR ON
THE FINANCIAL TEAM, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR NEW
WE’RE “UNDECORATING” FROM CHRISTMAS! SCHEDULE FROM THE TABLE IN THE FELLOWSHIP AREA.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SAVE ON POSTAGE!
If you, your family, or your small group decorated
a tree for Christmas, please plan to help take it
down tonight at 6:00 p.m. If you didn’t help put Pioneer Clubs
decorations up but felt blessed by the decorations
and are available tonight, please come and help us
put the decorations away.
Thanks!!! Pioneer Clubs will be hosting their monthly
“Family Dinner Night” this Wednesday, January 11,
from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
We would like to thank all of you who helped with the
Sunday School Christmas program: the sound ‘guys’ This month’s menu is baked spaghetti pie,
Steve Pierce, Duncan Klemm and Tony Van Houten; the applesauce, garlic bread, cookies and drink.
ladies who helped with the costumes, Amy Renberg, The cost is $5.00 per family.
Angie Rees and Lynn VanKampen; the stage set of
In order to know how much food to prepare,
Jay Riemersma, Rex DeBoer and Larry Rees; the senior
highers who ushered, helped with the program and
please complete the form below and
handed out the programs; all the parents who diligently put it in the offering plate today.
helped their children learn the songs and their lines and
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brought them to the rehearsals; Beth Riegler who helped =
with the cookies and punch after the program, and last, PIONEER CLUBS FAMILY DINNER RESERVATION
but not least, a BIG thank you to the children who gave
of their time and talent to tell the wonderful story of our Name: _________________________________________
Savior’s birth. With so many involved behind the Total Number Attending on January 11
scenes, we hope we have not forgotten anyone…
if so, we apologize and thank you!
Adults: _____________ Children: _______________
Lynn VanKampen & Connie Bean