1. PRAYER REQUESTS…
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 & friends)
Keep request confidential-to be shared with prayer partners, staff and board only
Your Name: ____________________________
Request: ______________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
General comments or special needs: ________________
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MINISTRY TEAM: Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 796-8756 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net) Elder of the Week: Ryan VanderHaar - 772-1869 Deacon of the Week: Eloy Ramos - 393-5992
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Our Mission:
Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…
Reaching with God’s Love!
October 26, 2014 10:45 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Ben VanderKodde from Grace Adventures
“Is Jesus Central?”
John 3:22-36
Please pray…
t for healing for Dennis Klemm who had hip surgery on 10/21;
t for Cathie Raby’s brother, Pat, who had 3 toes removed last week-Praise God that he was able to keep his leg;
t for Annette Stone’s mom, Gloria Maichele, who suffered a heart attack last week;
t for Doug Dibkey and 20 others who are
serving in Honduras until 10/30;
t for safety and comfort for our expectant church ladies-Jordon Kamphuis and Hannah Hodgson;
t for all in our church who have had recent surgeries and illnesses and for those seeking employment;
t for the homebound in our church: Al Anderson, Mary Carmichael and Kay Everett;
t for our Prayer Families of the Week: Larry & Angie Rees, Ray Reidsma, Doug Reyers, Randy, Beth, Joe & Ben Riegler, Allen & Ethel Riemersma, Jay, Cara, Sophia, Trip & Nick Riemersma;
t for our GGF Sister Church: Celebration Bible Church in Grandville-Pastor Jim Shemaria;
t for our Grace Missionaries Mike & Terese Benton serving in Tanzania.
JUNIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 6-8 SENIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 9-12 Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Church Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The L.I.G.H.T.S. Coffee House is open every Sunday before and after church in the Youth Room featuring expresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha and other snacks!
“HARVEST TRAIL & BONFIRE” for all youth tonight at Mark & Katy DeJong’s! Meet at the church at 6:30 pm and we’ll be returning to the church at 8:30 pm.
Next week will be Create Night as we continue to work on our mosaics. This week is CREATE week with Jr. High meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 pm.
Family Dinner & Game Night 11/9 for all Sr. High youth, parents and siblings! The evening will start at 6:00 p.m. with “Discipleship Reveal” in the Youth Room followed by Family Dinner Night! Plan to attend for great food, fellowship, and fun! Please bring a dish to pass.
CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY
“Stoney Ridge Seasons” Series by Suzanne Woods Fisher
1) The Keeper 2) The Haven 3) The Lesson
Hatteras Girl by Alice J. Wisler The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate The Prairie Dreams Trilogy by Susan Page Davis In Christ, The Sermon on the Mount, and Reviewing the Revelation by Dr. Henry T. Hudson He Leadeth Me by Shirley L. Hudson
Thank you for the Family Christian Ministry Builders!
Check out our free book and magazine section!
We are in need of teachers & helpers for Children’s Church on Nov. 30
& Dec. 28. Please sign up at the Children’s Ministry Counter. We also need for 2 people to help with the Infant Nursery next Sunday,
November 9. Volunteer through Sharon Amundsen or Judy.
Don’t forget...October is Pastor Appreciation Month!
PARENT’S FORUM: Parents of both Jr. & Sr. High youth are encouraged to attend
a Parent’s Forum in the Youth Room on Sunday, November 16, from 5-6 pm during the B.I.G. class and before the Ladies Bible Study.
Due to allergies and breathing problems for some of our church attendees, we ask that you refrain from using cologne or perfume, body sprays or strong soaps before coming to church or use very sparingly. Thank you!

2. GUEST SPEAKER THIS MORNING Please welcome Ben VanderKodde from Grace Adventures as our guest speaker this morning. Ben has worked full time as their Program Director for the past 14 years overseeing their Winter Blasts, Summer Youth Camps, Family Camps and Adult Retreats.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Join the group on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. as we continue “The Grace by Which We Stand” taught by Harold Kimbel. The class meets in Room A-3 in the new addition.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Plan to attend our adult Sunday School class every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Harold Kimbel is teaching a series titled “Left Behind- The Book of Hebrews.” Invite your friends to be part of this study.
SPECIAL GUEST FOR OUR NEXT WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY ON 11/2 Ladies, please plan to attend our next women’s study with Kathy Molenkamp from Grace Bible College on Sunday, November 2, in the sanctuary from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The topic is “Biblical Truths about God, Yourself and Others.” Sue Spykerman, our new pastor’s wife, will be in attendance. Come and get to know her better with a fun activity and enjoy some great snacks with your lady friends. Plan to attend and invite your friends.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NEXT SUNDAY! Be sure to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night so you can make it to church at the right time!
Information For Your First Time At Parkside Bible…
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) ______________________________________
_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
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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 Pastor
Would you like us to pray for you in any special way? List prayer requests on back of this tear-off.
BIRTHDAYS
10/26 Jan Van Dyke & Hal Hoppa
10/29 Sue Brisboe & Marti Dibkey
10/31 Todd Crook
Tonight 5:00 pm Bible Instruction Group (B.I.G.) for youth
Tonight 6:30 pm Sr. High Youth Group for grades 9-12
Tues. 6:30 pm Volleyball at the church - Questions, contact Daniel Furbush
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group for grades 6-8
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs for age 4 (and in pre-school) through 5th grade
Wed. 7:00 pm Wednesday night Bible Study “The Grace By Which We Stand”
Nov. 2 Daylight Savings Time Ends! Nov. 2 Before & After Church Parkside’s L.I.G.H.T.S. Coffeehouse -
Come early for your coffee and snacks or stay after church!
Nov. 2 9:30 am Sunday School-All ages!
Nov. 2 10:15 am Fellowship Coffee/Nametag Sunday Nov. 2 6:00 pm Ladies Bible Study with Kathy Molenkamp & Sue Spykerman
Nov. 5 6:00 pm Pioneer Clubs Family Dinner Night
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Ushers: Kevin & Kyle Mason, Barry & Noah Dekker Sub: Daniel Furbush
Before Church Greeters: Owen & Nancee Smith
After Church Greeters: Mike Cooke & Jim DeFrell
Welcome Center: Dave & Judy Timmer Library: Ginny Tennant
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): Joe & Kara Taylor
Sunday School Nursery (9:30 am) Sally Taylor Children’s Church Pastor Matt, Sharon & Jerimiah Amundsen
Financial Team: Ryan VanderHaar, Barry Dekker, Daniel Furbush, Doug Poynter
Prayer Partners: Mike Cooke, Keith Welch, Rod Tummel
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Jay Riemersma, Mike & Alex Cooke, Don DeJonge Sub: Rick Bean
Before Church Greeter: Kurt & Michelle Postma
After Church Greeters: Barry Dekker & Eloy Ramos
Welcome Center: Bob & Annette Stone Library: Linn Aalderink
Infant Nursery: (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): NEED 2 ADULT VOLUNTEERS, Rysa Zandstra
Sunday School Nursery (9:30 am) Donna Bronsink
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K) Kelly DeFrell, KT Manifold, Lauren Fairchild
Financial Team: Kevin Mason, Jim DeFrell, Scott Miles, John Preikszas
Prayer Partners: Ryan VanderHaar, Mark Leidy, Doug Dibkey
Caring and Sharing
Congratulations to Pastor Gary Spykerman on being voted in to serve as our next Sr. Pastor! Pastor Gary will be starting his position at Parkside on January 18.
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE NEXT SUNDAY! Join us next Sunday (November 2) in the Family Life Center at 10:15 a.m. and enjoy coffee and baked goods while you visit with your church friends! The following ladies are scheduled to bring goodies that morning. Thanks to each of you for blessing our church family!
Robin Kamphuis Lisa Kimbel Gwen Klemm
Barb Koning Nancy Kuiken Gwen Lawton
Connie Lentz Janet Lesher Laurie Luke Phyllis Mars
It is also Nametag Sunday so please wear your nametag located on the tables in front of the Welcome Center. If you don’t have a nametag and are a regular at Parkside, please make one but also sign up for one so it will be available the 1st Sunday of next month.