January 26, 2018

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Save the Date for Vacation Bible Camp!

Each summer children ages 4 through grade 5 have the opportunity to hear excellent teaching from God’s Word during a fun-filled week. Meaningful music, creative crafts, and super skits are just some of the great activities children enjoy as they learn what it means to have faith in Christ.

This year's theme, Joseph & the Mission Possible!, will explore God's plan to rescue and redeem a people for Himself. As we learn about Joseph, we'll see how God works all things together for good for those who are called according to His purpose. Through the book of Genesis, we'll come to see how Joseph's story points to an even greater "rescue mission" for all of mankind through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Save the week of June 11-15 for VBC and stay tuned for more details as we plan next summer's VBC mission!

Here are some important dates to remember and helpful links:

For Volunteers:

For Parents:

Announcements

Prison Ministry Luncheon
We will hold a free luncheon on Feb. 4 at 12:30 in the Venue for anyone with a heart to reach prisoners with the gospel. It is for anyone involved with any type of prison ministry as well as those who want to learn more. Register online at parksidechurch.com/prison.

Preschool Story Time
For preschool children, age 2-1/2 - 5 years old, we offer story time on the main floor of the Children’s Wing at 11am. Our next story time is Feb. 6. Bring a lunch for yourself and your child to enjoy afterward with others to build friendships.

Dealing with Divorce: The Seminar Series
This 7-week series begins Feb. 8 at 7pm in Room B211. Each week will feature a different divorce-related topic and speaker. There is no cost and childcare will be available. Register at parksidechurch.com/divorce

Youth Team Challenge Nights
In February, students are encouraged to invite their friends to come to Team Challenge Tuesdays (middle school, Feb. 20 and 27), and Team Challenge Thursdays (high school, Feb. 8, 15, and 22) for some friendly team competition and a gospel presentation. TCTs are held at the Warehouse at 7pm.

Faithful Friends Valentine Dinner
On Feb. 9, 6-8:30pm, our Faithful Friends group will have a special Valentine’s Day candlelight dinner to celebrate the gift of God’s love and friendship. Please RSVP to Tracy Reid at sterlingj6@yahoo.com by Feb. 7 if you plan to attend. 

Parents' Night Out
Our next evening of respite care for families with special needs children is on Feb. 9, 6-9pm. New families should contact Renee by Feb. 1 at rpecek@parksidechurch.com to RSVP and register; returning families, please RSVP to Danelle Bennington.

Young Family Play Day
Families with at least one child under 7 are invited to our Play Day on Feb. 10, 4-7pm, at the Warehouse. There will be inflatables for older kids and a play area for toddlers. We provide pizza, juice & water and ask that you bring a side dish to share.

Caregivers' Support Luncheon
If you are caring for someone with memory issues or volunteer in that capacity, join us for a free luncheon on Feb. 11 at 12:30pm in Room A219/A221. Care and lunch will also be available for your loved one in Room A226. Register at parksidechurch.com/caregiver.

Mother/Daughter Craft Night
For girls, K-5th grade, with their moms/grandmas, you are invited to a craft night on Feb. 23, 6-8:30pm, in the Lower Level Commons. Cost is $10 per girl; moms come free. We’ll have crafts available to work on together and a pasta dinner. Register at parksidechurch.com/craftnight

Sexual Identity, Hope, and the Gospel Seminar
On Mar. 1, from 6:30-9pm, Pastor Jonathan Holmes will be working through a Biblical understanding of sexual identity. We will focus on Scripture’s view of sexuality, and how we can have wise and compassionate conversations. There is no charge to attend, but a reservation is requested. No childcare offered. Register at parksidechurch.com/identity.   

Youth Winter Retreats
Middle school and high school students, mark your calendars for the Winter Retreats March 10-11. Middle school students will be going to Skyview Ranch and high school students will be going to Camp Mission Meadows. More information and registrations will be available in the coming weeks.

Handyman Ministry
Would you like to provide general yard work or home maintenance help for those in our church and community who need it? Consider joining the Handyman Ministry. For more information, contact Ken at kwghome@sbcglobal.net or 216.392.2220. 

Walk Worthy Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help at the Men’s Moody Walk Worthy Conference held at Parkside Church on March 3. For Volunteer Sign-up the go to: http://bit.ly/2rxTnfc. For general conference information go to:
https://www.moodyconferences.com/walk-worthy/.
 
Save This Summer Date!
Please mark your calendars for Ambassadors Soccer Camp, July 10-14, 9am-3pm. Ambassadors Soccer Camp is a fun-filled week of soccer skills, games, Bible time, and relationship building with teammates and coaches. Learn more at parksidechurch.com/ambassadors.

New City Catechism

Q4. How and why did God create us? (Genesis 1:27)

Answer: God created us male and female in his own image to know him, love him, live with him, and glorify him. And it is right that we who were created by God should live to his glory.

Family News

Baby Dedication
Join us in thanking God and praying for Abigail Ralph, the daughter of Christopher and Kimberly Ralph.

Birth
We rejoice with Hans and Cayla Rothenbuhler upon the birth of their son, Rudi Johann Rothenbuhler, on January 16, 2018.

Health Concerns
Bev Carpenter, Gail Dienes, and Gary Tilly.
 
Chris and Leanne Harrington in Japan
They thank God for another year in Japan. The Lord has allowed some of their friendships to continue to grow. They have been able to connect more friends to their church for the first time. In Japan, just coming into a church building is a huge step toward God. Please continue to pray for their friends whom they have been able to point to Christ with their lives and occasionally words. Pray also for Chris as he prepares for an upcoming language test. May he pass and be able to take on more ministries at their church.

PKS Classifieds

January 26