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Parkside Church to Partner with Heritage Classical Academy

When Parkside’s new children’s building opened in early 2015, the elders began to prayerfully consider how we could best use the facility that God provided as an avenue for Gospel witness in our community. After initially concluding that a preschool operated by Parkside Church would be a good option, the leadership expanded its vision to consider whether reaching into the lives of local children and families beyond the preschool years could be possible as well.

Around the same time, Heritage Classical Academy, which had served homeschooling families at facilities in Stow and Hudson since 2004, also began prayerfully planning for expansion by launching the first full-time classical Christian school in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland.  With God’s help, HCA welcomed its first classes of full-time students in grades 2-6 in September 2016. Like the elders at Parkside, however, HCA had a vision to serve more families throughout Northeast Ohio by equipping students to think and live for the glory of Christ.

After much prayer, the elders of Parkside Church have decided to enter into a partnership with HCA to launch a classical Christian school at our Bainbridge campus beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.  We anticipate that in its first year, HCA will offer classes in Bainbridge for preschool-aged children through grade 2, and in future years, we hope to expand through grade 12. HCA will also continue to operate campuses in both Hudson and Stow.

In all three locations, HCA will continue to provide a curriculum that is distinctly classical and distinctly Christian.  As a classical school, HCA recognizes that the goal of education is to train students to appreciate truth, goodness, and beauty in every discipline. The age-appropriate curriculum is rich in language and history, encourages students to explore science and math with wonder, and introduces students to the rich beauty of art and music. HCA fosters an environment of joyful learning grounded in order and mutual respect. At the same time, HCA is distinctly Christian, affirming that truth, goodness, and beauty find their full and perfect expression in the Lord Jesus.

We are grateful to our Lord for the partnership that He has provided with HCA, and we look forward with anticipation to how God may be pleased to use our facility for His glory through this endeavor. At the same time, we recognize that Parkside is a diverse congregation, and we are committed to encouraging all of our families as they instruct their children in the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom.

Announcements

Christianity Explored
A 7-week course for those interested in considering Christianity and discussing the important questions of this life begins on February 26 at 9:45am in Room A202. There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required.

Marriage Matters Small Group
A new six-week session of Marriage Matters Small Group will begin Feb. 28 in Room A205, 6:30-8:30pm. For more info or to register, visit parksidechurch.com/marriagematters.

Boys' Game Night
All boys, Kindergarten through 5th grade, with their Dads/Uncles/Grandpas, are invited to a game night at the Loft on March 3, 6:30-9pm. Pizza, cookies and beverages will be provided along with great fun. Cost is $3 to defray the cost of food. Please RSVP to Renee at rpecek@parksidechurch.com if you plan to attend.

Cancer Support Group
If your life or that of a loved one has been affected by cancer, join us on March 5 at 11:15am in Room B014/B015 for a time of encouragement, sharing and prayer. Refreshments will be served.

Play Groups
Play Groups will be offered to children, birth to 5 years old, on the main floor of the Children’s Wing on March 7 at 10am. Bring a lunch for yourself and your child to enjoy with others after playgroups to build friendships.

Parents’ Night Out
Our next PNO, respite care for families of children with special needs, is March 10, 6-9pm. Returning families, please RSVP no later than March 6 to Troy and Danelle Bennington if you plan to come; new families please contact Renee at rpecek@parksidechurch.com for a registration packet. The next PNO will be Apr. 7.

Young Family Play Day
Families with at least one child under 7 are invited to our Young Family Play Day on March 11, 4-7pm at the Warehouse. There will be inflatables for older kids and a soft play area for toddlers. We will provide pizza, juice boxes and water and ask that you bring a side dish to share.

Managing Your Money Workshop
A free three-week series on effective money management will be offered March 16, 23 and 30. The meetings will be held in Room A205, 7-9pm, each week. Topics include the basics of money, how to manage debt, saving for the future, managing cash flow, money personalities, and good stewardship. Register at parksidechurch.com/money.

Sojourners/GEO Kidz Pancake Breakfast
Adults in the second half of life are invited to a free pancake breakfast on March 18, provided by the kids and parents involved in our GEO Kidz ministry. The breakfast will take place at 9am in The Venue. RSVP by March 13 to Renee at rpecek@parksidechurch.com.

Save the Summer Dates!
Upward Bound Vacation Bible Camp is June 12-16, 9am-Noon; and  Ambassadors Soccer Camp is July 11-15, 9am-3pm. Additional details will be available about both summer events soon, but save them on your calendar now.

New City Catechism

Q9. What does God require in the first, second, and third commandments? (Deuteronomy 6:13–14)

Answer: First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.

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