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Parkside Life Groups

"The fellowship of the church is part of God's good news to men.  It imparts to the gospel one of its most thrilling notes - that when Christ saves a man he not only saves him from his sin, he saves him from his solitude." - Frank Colquhoun

Our Life Groups exist to give men and women an opportunity to experience this wonderful reality. While we come to faith in Christ individually, God has designed the church so that we grow in faith together. Believers need one another for encouragement, edification, and to make each other more like Christ. Both Midweek and Sunday Morning Life groups seek to provide a context for this “one anothering” of the Christian life to occur, focusing on Bible study, prayer and fellowship. The video below explains in more depth.

Our Midweek Life Groups meet twice a month in local homes in the communities surrounding Parkside and are typically composed of 10-20 people. They begin the 3rd week of September and run through the end of May. If you are interested in attending one this upcoming year, find a group near you on our website, and then email the respective leader to express your interest and confirm the details of the group.

Our Sunday Morning Life Groups meet during the 9:45am service in classrooms around the building and are taught by members of our pastoral team.You can find a list of the available classes on our website. They begin this Sunday, September 10.

Whether it is a Midweek or Sunday Morning group, we encourage you to get involved somewhere that you might experience the fullness of life together with other believers!

Announcements

Parkside Church Annual Meeting and Annual Report
We invite each member and attender to join us for our Annual Meeting at 5:30pm before the evening service on Sept. 10. The 2016 annual report is available in the info racks or by visitingwww.parksidechurch.com/annualreport.

September 10, All Children's Classes Resume
Sunday, Sept. 10, all our classes for children, ages 2 - 5th grade, resume at 9:45am and 11:15am. Children will move up to their new rooms. Digital check-in nametags will indicate the new room numbers. Children will remain in these new rooms until September 2018.

Cancer Support Group
Due to the holiday weekend, this month’s meeting will be held on Sept. 10 at 11:15am in Room B014. If you are struggling with the effects of cancer, join us for a time of encouragement.

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.

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. This is our mid-week ministry with the focus on Growth, Encouragement and Outreach for our elementary children.

Gender Identity Seminar
On Sept. 21, 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 approaching the issue in a Christ-centered, culturally-informed manner. There is no charge but a reservation is requested. Childcare is not provided. Register by Sept. 20 at parksidechurch.com/gender.

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.

Mission Kids Resumes on September 24
Our Sunday evening ministry for children ages 4-5th grades will resume on September 24.

Single Moms Picnic & Care Group
All single moms and their children are invited to a fall kick-off picnic Sept. 24 at 12:45pm at Timberlake Park. Food and beverages will be provided. There is no cost to attend but RSVP to Theresa at brownmother3@hotmail.com. An 8-week care group begins Sept. 28.

Play Groups Resume September 26
All moms & caregivers of children birth-5 years of age are invited to join us for a time of fun and relationship-building at Play Groups on September 26. Play Groups meets on the first floor of the Children’s Wing from 10:00-11:30am. We encourage everyone to BYOL (bring your own lunch) and wrap-up the morning by sharing lunch together in A113.

Nancy Demoss-Wolgemuth Live Stream Event
All women are invited to learn about the importance of Christian mentorship between women the weekend of Sept. 29-30. Join us in the 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 for you to get dinner, and Saturday, 8:30am—5pm. Register at parksidechurch.com/revive17. Cost is $10.

O'Frenzy Student Retreat
Middle school and high school students, join us for our fall student retreat, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, at Camp Patmos. O’Frenzy information and registration is available at parksidechurch.com/ofrenzy. Register before Sept. 20 and get your sweatshirt for free.

Men's Golf Outing
All men are invited to the 2017 Golf Classic at Signature of Solon Country Club on Oct. 2. Deadline to register is Sept. 28 so get your foursome together. Cost is $95 for 18 holes of golf, prizes, snacks on the course and ending with a full steak dinner. Register online today!

Dealing With Divorce
Our fall 7-week care group for those who are going through or have been through divorce begins Oct. 5 at 7pm in Room A226. Materials and childcare are provided. Register at parksidechurch.com/divorce.

Career Connections
Changing careers? Need a job? Join Career Connections’ full-day workshop on Oct. 7 for biblically based practical information on planning for and pursuing a job or career. Register at parksidechurch.com/careers.

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

Q37. How does the Holy Spirit help us? (Ephesians 6:17–18)

Answer: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts and the desire to obey God; and he enables us to pray and to understand God