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Gender Identity Seminar

On September 21, from 6:30-9pm in the Venue, Pastor Jonathan Holmes will be leading a conversation regarding gender identity issues and their relationship to Christian hope and charity. Attention will be given to a biblical understanding of gender and how to approach the issue in a Christ-centered, culturally-informed manner.

There is no charge, but a reservation is requested. Childcare is not provided for this event.

Register online by Sept. 20 at parksidechurch.com/gender.
 

Announcements

Labor Day Sunday, September 3
Every year on the Sunday before Labor Day, we combine our preschoolers and meet in the lower level of the Children’s Wing. We are looking for 18 helpers for the 9:45am service and 12 helpers for the 11:15am service. If you can serve on September 3, please email Renee Pecek.

MS Powerhouse & HS Student Life Groups Registration
Sign up now for student small groups. MS Powerhouse meets the first Tues. of the month and HS Student Life meets the first Thurs. of the month. Groups are broken down by grade & gender and meet in  local homes to study the Bible. Registration is required; first group meeting is in Sept. Register at parksidechurch.com/powerhouse or parksidechurch.com/studentlife.

Ride with a Mission 2017
The City Mission will hold its 6th annual motorcycle rally/fundraiser on Sept. 9. Riders have the opportunity to tour the Mission facilities, share a meal, visit vendor exhibits and receive raffle/door prizes. Visit thecitymission/ride-with-a-mission for more information.

Young Family Play Day
Families with at least one child under 7 are invited to our Play Day on Sept. 9, 4-7pm, at the Warehouse. There are inflatables for older kids & a play area for toddlers. We provide pizza, juice & water and ask that you bring a side dish to share.

Mission Kids Orientation
Our Mission Kids teams will have orientation on Sept. 10 at 11:15am in The Venue. All new and returning workers are requested to attend to meet teammates, pick up curriculum, discuss new details, and pray together.

Men's & Women's Bible Studies
Registration is now open for men’s and women’s Bible studies that will begin the week of Sept. 11. We will be studying Genesis. For more information and registration, visit parksidechurch.com/biblestudy.

Parkside Church Annual Meeting and Annual Report
We invite each member and attender to join us for our Annual Meeting at 6pm during the evening service on September 10. The 2016 annual report is available in the info racks or by visiting www.parksidechurch.com/annualreport.

International Student Outreach
Parkside families are invited to minister to international students arriving for the fall semester at both Case and Cleveland State University. Several opportunities are available through a local campus ministry, including providing temporary housing, picking up students from the airport and donating furniture and other household items. For more info, contact Dan Southam at dsoutham@parksidechurch.com.

Children's Music Ministry Fellowship
All children age 4 through 5th grade who love to sing are encouraged to become a part of CMM, our children’s choir.  Children along with their parents are invited to a Breakfast Fellowship, Sunday, Sept. 17 at 8:45am in the Venue Foyer to learn more and to register your child.

Preschool Story Time
For preschool children age 2 1/2 –5 years old, we offer Preschool Story Time on the main floor of the children’s wing at 11am.  Our next story time is Tuesday, Sept. 19.  Bring a lunch for yourself and your child to enjoy afterward with the other caregivers and children to build friendships.

GEO Kidz Kick-off Pasta Dinner
All families of children grades 1-5 are invited to our kick-off pasta dinner Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6pm in the Commons.  We’ll provide information about GEO Kidz and introduce our leaders; parents may register children at the dinner.

Dinner with Andre and Gail Thornton
Enjoy an evening with former Cleveland Indians player and Parkside member Andre Thornton and his wife, Gail, on Sept. 22 at 6:30pm in The Venue. Dinner will be served, followed by special music by Gail and a talk from Andre. Register at parksidechurch.com/thornton.

Adorned: Women Mentoring Women The Titus 2 Way - A Live-Stream with Nancy Demoss-Wolgemuth
All women are invited to learn about the importance of Christian mentorship between women the weekend of Sept. 29-30. Join us in the Parkside auditorium as we livestream DeMoss-Wolgemuth’s sold-out event and learn to apply these Biblical principles. Times are Friday, 1:30—9:30pm, with a breakout time to get dinner on your own, and Saturday, 8:30am—5pm. Register at parksidechurch.com/revive17. Cost is $10.
 
Truth For Life Job Openings
Truth For Life is growing! We are hiring for positions including Communications Coordinator, IT Help Desk, and Front End Developer. For information on all these positions, go to  www.truthforlife.org/jobs.

New City Catechism

Q35. Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from? (Titus 3:4–6)

Answer: All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself.

Family News

Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to  Winford Gaines and his family upon the death of his wife, Mary.

Health Concerns
Dan Chan, Phil Gard, Catherine Ma, Annie Morgan, and Molly Patel.

Brenda Ziska, Austria
Praise God for the Klosterneuburg Church Retreat on the gifts of the Spirit in August. Pray for our visit to the Children’s home for the birthday party at the end of September. Some of the teens at the Home are starting new and very hard schools and if you want to go to college, you have to graduate from these schools. Please pray for Brenda as she begins setting up mentoring appointments with women in Vienna and Klosterneuburg in the month of September. Pray also for the start of the Evangelistic Bible Study in September and that God sends them people that are seeking him. Continue to pray that Brenda’s sons, David and Daniel find jobs.

PKS Classifieds

Mechanic Wanted
Exceleration auto repair is looking for a trustworthy and teachable mechanic. Please contact Carl or Frank. 440-461-0444. Read more>

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