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December 22, 2023

The Parkside Insider: December 22, 2023


We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for Christmas Eve! Our services are at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm.

 
Please remember that there will be no morning services this Sunday. 

Nursery and children's classes will not be offered on Christmas Eve. Kids' Kits will be provided at each Auditorium door, and overflow seating will be available in the Commons and Venue. Although there will be no livestream, the service will be posted on our website for viewing later.
 
Below, you'll see an update to the road construction on Route 43 that will impact Christmas Eve and Sundays into the New Year.  

As of this week, the road construction on Route 43 now extends all the way to Pettibone Road. For the foreseeable future, the highlighted section of Route 43 (shown above) will be eastbound only.

What to Know:
  • Travel toward Parkside will proceed as usual.
  • Exiting from Parkside, all cars turning right onto Pettibone (traveling west) will be directed to continue on Pettibone Road past 43 to SOM Center Road, OR, to turn right on Liberty Road in order to head to Solon (see green arrows). If you turn left onto Pettibone, your route will not be impacted. 

Last Week's Sermon
Luke 1:67-79

While Luke wasn’t an apostle, he determined to provide an orderly account of Jesus’ life based on true, historical facts, not poetical speculation. His gospel includes unique details, like Zechariah’s experience as priest and father to John the Baptist—the one who would prepare the way for the long-awaited Messiah. Alistair Begg walks us through Zechariah’s prophecy in Luke 1, focusing on the source, reality, and purpose of God’s promised salvation. Because of his mercy, light shines into darkened hearts, sins are forgiven, and true peace can be enjoyed.
 
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Holiday Schedules
Updates to Sunday Services, Ministries, and More
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31
Services at 9am and 10:30am
  • Morning nursery only
  • No preschool or elementary classes for ages 2-Grade 5, students, or adults
  • No evening service
Children's Ministry Holiday Schedule
We encourage families with children ages birth to grade 5 to make note of our amended Children's Ministry schedule on Sundays.

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Bookstore/Cafe
Please note the adjusted bookstore/cafe schedule now through January 1.
  • Friday, December 22  |  9am-3pm  
  • Saturday, December 23  |  CLOSED
  • Sunday, December 24  |  3:30pm-8pm
  • December 25 - December 30  |  CLOSED
  • December 31, 2023 8am-12:30pm
  • January 1, 2024  |  CLOSED
Regular hours will resume January 2, 2024. 

Coming Up at Parkside
 
Christmas Benevolence Project 
Now through
December 31
Share the joy of Christmas with area families in need by purchasing essentials and Christmas gifts. Learn more by picking up a brochure from any info center or by following the link below.

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Community Groups 
Resume in January
Community Groups will resume meeting the first week of January to study the book of Colossians. The start of a new year is an ideal time to join a group! 

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GEO Kids
January 4
7pm  |  Children's Wing
Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join our midweek ministry resuming in January. 

Learn More & Register >
Cancer Support Group
January 7
11:45am  |  B013 & Online
If your life or that of a loved one has been affected by cancer, join us for a time of sharing, encouragement, and prayer. Email Jim for an online invitation.

Learn More >
Transit
January 10
7:30pm  |  The Loft
If you are between the ages 18-35 and are looking for a place to get connected at Parkside, we invite you to attend our weekly gatherings. 

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Embracing Family Group
January 14
11:45am  |  A226
This group is for those interested in foster care, adoption, and support of these families. Childcare is provided. 

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Student Winter Retreats
Save the Date
February 3-4 (HS)
February 10-11 (MS)
Students are headed to Camp Mission Meadows in New York for a weekend of focused time studying God's Word, along with some fun and games! For more information, follow the links below. 

High School Details >   

Middle School Details >