1. November 20, 2011
Worship
Celebration
DR. ROB RENBERG, PASTOR
NOVEMBER 20, 2011
SERMON NOTES 10:45 a.m.
“The Foundations of Biblical Doctrine”
“We have no more ardent desire than that in these dark days, which, #5 - “One Hope”
according to prophecy will become even darker, many a child of God may be led
to a prayerful examination of the prophetic Scriptures, to a careful consideration Pastor Rob Renberg
of the signs of the times, and above all to a sober and ardent expectation of the
blessed return of the Lord. If this book were to have these blessed fruits, how
great our joy and gratitude would be! May the Lord grant this!” Special Music Today:
From the foreword of “Maranatha” by Harry Bultema (1917) Grace Singers from Grace Bible College
“Premillennarianism” Pre = ______ Millennium = ________________
Crucial to this interpretation is a ________________ approach to the Bible and TONIGHT AT 5:30 P.M. - SUNDAY EVENING FOCUS
Discussion Forum regarding proposed
the conviction that all prophecy in both Old & New Testaments must and shall be Church Doctrinal Statement revision
fulfilled, literally. We draw a distinction between Israel and the _____________.
“The church stands for the Book of God, the Blood of Calvary, 14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
the Body of Christ, and the Blessed Hope of His imminent appearing.” 616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
15. The return of Christ.
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ will personally come to take His Church to heaven, Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
commonly referred to as “the Rapture of the Church.” All members of the Body of Christ, Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
both living and dead, will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. This event is
imminent and will take place prior to the Tribulation that will come upon the earth.
(1 Cor. 15:51-53; Phil. 3:20-21; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Titus 2:13-14) After the seven-year
Tribulation period, Jesus Christ will return in power to establish His Kingdom upon the MINISTRY TEAM:
earth. (Jer. 30:7; Dan. 9:20-27; Zech. 14:4, 9; Matt. 24:15-41; Rev. 19:11-16; 20:1-4) Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Rapture = ______________________________________ Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Imminent = ___________________ has to happen prophetically. Elder of the Week: Steve Pierce - 399-0230
Deacon of the Week: Dirk Bronsink - 886-6299
Pre-tribulational = ____________________________________

2. Information For Your First Time At ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Parkside Bible… USHERS GREETERS
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME Don Lawton Al Walters Doug & Katie Poynter (Front Door)
Craig Dykstra Kyle Kamphuis Daniel & Linda Furbush (Welcome Center)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET.
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. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Our children‟s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your Sharon Amundsen Sara Bronsink
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship Bethany Mokma
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing Sarah TenHarmsel
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Gwen Lawton
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Amy & Holly Renberg
Angie Becerra
As our guest, we only ask that you turn in your welcome card, or bring it to the
Welcome Center behind the fireplace for a gift. FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Steve Pierce-Elder Casey Fogerty
Dirk Bonsink-Deacon Terry Agal
Doug Dibkey Bryan Booker
Ryan VanderHaar
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
USHERS GREETERS
Today 5:30 pm Youth Bible Instruction Group Nov. 27 9:30 am Sunday School-All Ages Kyle Kamphuis Don Lawton Eloy & Patty Ramos (Front Door)
Tonight 5:30 pm Doctrinal Statement Forum Nov. 29 7:00 pm “Courageous” Men‟s Study Craig Dykstra Al Walters Cal & Sally Heyd (Welcome Center)
Mon. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the church Dec. 1 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study
Tues. 6:30 pm Book About Me Dec. 1 7:00 pm “Courageous” Men‟s Study
Tues. 7:00 pm NO “Courageous” Men‟s Study Dec. 2 9:30 am Circle of Moms-Bread Making NURSERY
Tues. 7:00 pm Father/Son/Grandson Basketball Dec. 2 6:30 pm LIVES 2:6 Youth Sponsor Meeting
Wed. 6:30 am Men‟s Prayer Group Dec. 2 7:00 pm Stamp „N Scrap SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Wed. 6:30 pm NO Pioneer Clubs Dec. 6 7:00 pm Cash Clippers (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group Dec. 8 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out-Winter Comfort Karen Stevens Keith & Jill Welch
Wed. 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service Dec. 9 6:00 pm BRIDGE Bingo & Potluck Tara Fishnick
Thurs. THANKSGIVING! Dec. 11 10:45 am Worship Candidate Chad Lippincott
Sat. 7:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group Dec. 12 6:00 pm Board Meeting
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Age 3-Kindergarten) Ginny Tennant
Katie Poynter
Need Helpers
11/21 Steve Kamphuis
11/21 Stephanie Miller FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
11/23 Becky Van Houten Daniel Furbush-Elder No Prayer Partners
Mark Hansen-Deacon
11/24 Aaron Cooke Vaughn VandenBrink
Randy Arendsen
11/25 Carter VanOrder

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for continued improvement for Maureen Cooke upcoming events!
who is now responding but is still in serious condition; SPECIAL GUESTS TODAY We are blessed today to have The Grace Singers from Grace Bible
t Pray for Diane Cartwright who is having difficulty College leading us in worship this morning. This select vocal group of talented students from the
breathing due to asthma and a cold; GBC participates in chapel services, community engagements and special campus events plus
t Pray for Don Lawton’s sister, Blanche, who will be tours the country with their special music and message of Grace.
having cancer surgery soon. (Her husband just passed away from cancer.)
SUNDAY EVENING FOCUS TONIGHT If you missed last Sunday‟s
forum, you have another opportunity tonight from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to attend
Continued Prayer Requests: a discussion group about our proposed Doctrinal Statement changes.
Come with your questions about the proposal and fellowship around the
t For healing for those in our church who have had recent surgeries and Word. We have scheduled our membership vote for Sunday, December 4,
illnesses; at the conclusion of our 10:45 worship service to optimize our attendance and participation in this
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, important event. All members should have received a copy of these proposed changes. If you
misplaced your copy, you can pick up another copy at the table in the Fellowship Hall. Non-
and Nelvie VanKampen; members are also welcome to pick up a copy so you understand the Doctrine here at Parkside.
t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently;
t For all who have lost jobs and that employment opportunities will arise “WEDNESDAY MEN‟S GATHERING” Join other Parkside men for a time of
for them; devotions, praying together, talking about life, and enjoying a good cup of coffee!
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages; Stop by the church from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Come when you
can...leave when you must.
t For all of our children-no matter what age-that they may lead Godly
lives and make wise choices; BOOK ABOUT ME Please join us this Tuesday, November 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the church for
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior; “Book About Me” where you are able to scrapbook about yourself! Ideas and some tools are
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our available. Bring a scrapbook, a few pictures, paper, and adhesives. If you have questions, see
military troops and missionaries around the world. Lynn Van Kampen or Connie Bean.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE We‟re having a Thanksgiving EVE service this
Wednesday, November 23! Come to church from 7:00-8:00 p.m. to express thanks
Church Families of the Week to the Lord for your many blessings! Invite your friends and family to attend with
♥ Burt & Elaine Taylor ♥ Al & Ginny Tennant you. The Jr. High youth will be helping with the service, and refreshments will be
served in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
♥ Joe & Kara Taylor, Aidan, Kallie, Kenzie and Elise
♥ Rick & Sally Taylor, Kyle and Becky “COURAGEOUS” MEN‟S STUDY There will be no men‟s study this week due to Thanksgiving;
♥ Mike & Ella Ten Harmsel and Sarah ♥ Harold TerBeek however, plan to attend on either Tuesday, November 29 or Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
♥ Ida Mae TerBeek ♥ Greg & Laurie Teusink If you haven‟t signed up yet, there is still room. Contact Len Deroo at 335-2243 if interested.
CIRCLE OF MOMS Attention Moms of all ages: Plan to come to Circle of Moms on
GGF Sister Church of the Week: Friday, December 2, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the church for bread-making! Circle
of Moms is a group that gets together for fun, fellowship, support, and encourage-
† Frontline Bible Church in Byron Center, Pastor John Lowder ment on the first Friday of the month at the church. If you have questions, contact
Jordon Kamphuis at 616-212-6240 or Ashley Travis at 616-403-8883.
Missionaries of the Week: STAMP „N SCRAP Plan to be part of Stamp ‟N Scrap on Friday, December 2. It‟s an
♦ Chuck & Joy Befus, Missionaries to Costa Rica evening to scrapbook, stamp, sew, or just fellowship with other women. Feel free to
Apartado 809-4005, San Antonio de Belen invite your friends. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. until ?????. Contact Kari DeBoer or
Laurie Hoek if you have questions or would like more information.
Costa Rica Email: cjbefus@gmail.com

4. MEN: YOU ARE INVITED TO
JAY RIEMERSMA’S “GAME ROOM”
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP (10925 Mason Street, Holland) THIS
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 SATURDAY TO WATCH THE OHIO/
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays 7:00-9:00 p.m. MICHIGAN GAME!
JUNIOR HIGH: UPCOMING EVENTS: The time is either Noon or 3:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite drink and a dish to pass.
11/23 Thanksgiving Eve Service at Parkside 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
If you are participating in the service, please be here no later than 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to jay@jayriemersma.com.
11/30 Bowling at Northland Lanes
6:30-8:15 p.m. Cost is $8.00. Sign up at the Youth Counter,
Christmas Dinner at Sophie Riemersma’s If you or your child helped out with
Friday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. Rake ‘N Run and are now missing a rake,
There will be no gift exchange; however, plan to bring canned goods or non-
please see Pastor Matt!
perishable items. For each item you bring, you will receive a raffle ticket to be in a
drawing for a prize. (The food items will be handed out in January in food baskets as part of a service
project.). Meet at the Riemersma’s at 6:00 p.m. or be at the church at 5:30 to carpool.
Sign up at the Youth Counter to be part of this fun event!
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
SENIOR HIGH: UPCOMING EVENTS: SALVATION ARMY HELP NEEDED! The Salvation Army is in need of adults to help sort toys for
Christmas! If you are able to help out or would like more information, please call Michelle Postma
11/26 Event Night or Jill Welch at 392-4461.
12/3 Activity Night at Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids
6:00-10:00 p.m. Cost is $20 which includes pizza buffet, 4 activities, RIGHT TO LIFE CAR WASH COUPONS Pick up a Quality Car Wash order form from the Growth &
Outreach Counter to purchase car wash certificates and help Right to Life of Holland.
and tokens. Sign up at the Youth Counter!
12/10 Event Night HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION THANKSGIVING BANQUET The free banquet will be held at DeVos
12/17 Progressive Dinner/Gift Exchange 6-10 p.m. Fieldhouse at 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday, November 23. Many volunteers are still needed! If you‟d like
to help out, call Martha Wing at 616-928-3407 or email her at marthaw@hollandrescue.org. If you know
of a shut-in that will not be with anyone for Thanksgiving and would like a take-out meal brought
to them, Rescue Mission volunteers will be delivering pre-reserved meals. Call or email the
ATTENTION: YOUTH SPONSORS & STUDENT LEADERS! name, address, telephone number and number of meals desired to Martha Wing at the contact
number or email address listed above.
“LIVE 2:6” GLORIA 2011 AT GRACE BIBLE COLLEGE You are invited to the 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner/
Concert for the NEW Worship Arts Program at Grace Bible College on December 1 or 2. “Gloria 2011”
Discipleship Training is being held at the church on Friday, December 2, will begin at 6:00 p.m. with an exceptional Christmas dinner featuring a live jazz band followed by a
from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, December 3, from 8:30 a.m. to unique Christ-centered worship celebration blending music, scripture, testimonies, video and familiar
3:00 p.m. There is no charge for Parkside youth sponsors and student Christmas carols. The price for the dinner and concert is $25 per person. Seating is limited—RSVP
leaders; however, people from outside the church are also invited and will to 616-261-8573 or jstorms@gbcol.edu.
be charged $55 per person. Snacks will be provided on Friday night and CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Lakeshore Pregnancy Center is hosting a Christmas Musical at Christ
lunch will be provided on Saturday. The deadline to let Pastor Matt Memorial Church , 595 Graafschap Road in Holland, on Friday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. “A Little
know that you want to attend is next Sunday, November 27. Boy‟s Prayer” is a real life story of love and forgiveness and the discovery of the forsaken dreams of
many. There is no charge; however, a freewill offering will be taken to support Lakeshore Pregnancy
Center.

5. “The Book of Revelation—Part 2” “Loving God With All Your Mind”
CHRISTMAS B.R.I.D.G.E.
Open to all Women’s Sunday School Class (Building Relationships In Dinner & Games Each Month)
Held in the North Classroom Held in the Board Room Plan now for our December Potluck/Christmas Party which will be
held on Friday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the church. This will be a
potluck and BINGO party! Each person should bring 3 gifts totaling
$10 and each person will go home with 3 gifts. (Please wrap each gift
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE separately.) Sign up at the women‟s Ministry Counter to attend and
“BAD BOWLERS LEAGUE?” also to designate what you would like to bring for the potluck!
Questions...talk to Lee Hulett or Judy Timmer.
Jerry & Katie Ludlow bowl on this league
on Thursday nights at Northland Lanes at
6:30 p.m. This is a ten-week league
starting up on Thursday, December 15.
There are four players on a team, and
they thought it would be fun to have a Can you assist Katie Poynter with Children’s
couple of Parkside teams. The cost is Church (age 3 - Kindergarten) next Sunday?
$12 per night, not including shoes. If We’re in need of 1 -2 helpers age 11 and up.
interested please call Katie at 994-3216
Sign up at the Children’s Ministry Counter.
or Jerry at 994-3215.
Dear Church Family: I would like to express my
TOYS FOR TOTS AND FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY! appreciation for all the thoughts and prayers that
were sent my way following my hip replacement.
This year we are again participating in the Toys For Tots Drive They meant so much! Thank you, Pastor Rob, for
as well as our own drive to help some of our church family. visiting me and thank you “Helping Hands” for
Gifts for teens and babies are in high deman. If you would providing meals. Parkside Bible Church is
like to donate, please place your unwrapped toys in the awesome and definitely our “new home.” We
Toys For Tots box located near the coat racks. really appreciate you all, and it feels so good to be
part of a church family
Breva Grasmanis
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH GROUP WITH SCHOOL DAYS
Shop at D&W or Family Fare this week Dear Parkside Family: Thank you so much for the prayers and cards sent
(today-Nov.26) and help our youth groups! When following the death of my brother, Fred. It meant a lot to know that others
you check out, you will be asked if there is a care and share your burdens. Ginny Tennant
particular school or non-profit that you would like
a donation to be made to. Just mention Parkside
Bible Church (“school” code 99456) and 2% of Thank you to all the ladies who came to LEO to make Little Dresses for
your purchase will come back to our kids! Africa. The dresses will be sent to Togo, West Africa, in December.
Laurie Hoek

6. We would like to recognize and pray for our
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR SECRET
military service men and women. If you have
a close relative serving in the military, please HEART SISTER THIS MONTH!
forward a picture of the person to Judy at
parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net or mail it to the SISTERS Surprise her with a card or small gift
church office. monthly. Let her know that she is in
your prayers!
FATHER/SON/GRANDSON BASKETBALL
Tuesday Nights at 7:00 p.m. at the church
HELP SUPPORT M&M MINISTRIES WITH A “BUCK A WEEK.”
This is an outreach/mentoring basketball night for fathers and sons,
grandpas and grandsons, and men and boys in need of a father Thank you to all who have consistently given their buck a
figure. We recommend kids be Jr. High age or older to attend. week in support of our women’s ministry. M&M (Mary &
Martha) Women’s Ministry is self-supportive and needs
If you have questions, please contact Cal Heyd at 616-886-0243. your help to continue providing programs to our women.
“Buck a Week” envelopes are available at the Women’s
Ministry Counter. Please place your envelopes in the
offering basket. If paying by check, please make it payable
to Parkside Bible Church and note that it is for M&M
CHURCH VOLLEYBALL ON MONDAY NIGHTS! Ministries. Thank you!
Plan to come and get some great exercise on Monday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Join others for volley-
ball and invite a friend to come with you! All ages and skill M&M WOMEN’S MINISTRY
levels are invited. If you have questions, please contact
Jerry or Katie Ludlow at 994-3216 or HIGHLIGHT
Cal Heyd at 399-4189.
CASH CLIPPERS
Cash Clippers is a church coupon club meeting usually every
Pick up a copy of our new church directory Tuesday evening at the church from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Part of the
on the table in the Fellowship Area. If you Mary & Martha Women’s Ministry Group, this new ministry is
would like a color copy, put $3.00 in the for all ladies who are interested in saving money on groceries and
NOW AVAILABLE! envelope next to the copies. merchandise. Come and chat with friends, learn how and where
(Black & white copies are free.) to get coupons, swap coupons with friends and also share with
those in need.
If you haven’t picked up your 2012 offering Due to the holidays, the next meeting will be held on
envelopes yet, they are available on the table near Tuesday, December 6. Consider being part of this
the front door. If you don’t have envelopes but group and learn the benefits of couponing! It’s also a
desire them, please sign up for them on the paper great way to get to know some women of the church!
located next to the envelopes and they will be Questions, contact Amanda Zandstra at 610-0254
available for pickup next Sunday. or Candy Lynch at 396-5007.