Parkside Church Lake County

Those involved in Parkside Church: Lake County, those interested in Parkside Church: Lake County, and those who have committed to partnering in prayer with Parkside Church: Lake County are invited to a picnic on the patio on Sunday June 3rd after third service.  Come for a time of food, fellowship, and an update on the church plant.  Lunch will be provided, bring a blanket or chairs to sit on.

Due to the Memorial holiday weekend, we will not have a Core Team Gathering on Sunday May 27th.

Starting in May, the bridge over I-90 on Maplegrove Road will be impassable due to construction.  

To get to Maplegrove Alliance Church from 91, take Ridge Road and then turn right onto River Road.  Turn right onto Maplegrove Road and the church will be on your left.

Construction is scheduled to end in November.

Help with Childcare for the May 13th meeting is needed.  If you are able to help, please contact Rachel at rpeteya@parksidechurch.com.

Are you interested in leading a community group in your area?  Join the discussion Sunday May 6th at 4:30pm at Maplegrove.  Even if you aren't ready to commit to leading, come to learn more about these groups.

Each month we're recommending a book along with the topic we'll be discussing at the Core Team Gatherings on Sunday nights.  This month we're featuring Community by Brad House.

From the back cover:

"Community within the church today is hemorrhaging.  Attention spans are dwindling, noise levels increasing, and we can't seem to find time for real relationships.

"The answer to such social fragmentation can be found in small groups, and yet the majority of small groups - at least in the traditional sense - are often not the intentional, transformational community we really want and need.  Somehow we need to get our groups off life support and into authentic community.

"Pastor Brad House helps us to re-imagine what gospel-centered community looks like and shares from his experience leading and reproducing healthy small groups.  With wisdom and candor, House challenges us to think carefully about our own groups and to take steps toward cultivating communities that are able to glorify Jesus, bless one another, and participate in the mission of God."

Copies of the book will be available at the meetings for $10 each ($15.99 retail).  Pick up your copy this week!

After our brief two-week hiatus, we are back to the Core Team Gatherings on Sunday evenings.  Come this week as explore what community groups are as part of our practical engagement with ministry.

• Sunday April 15, 5:00pm at Maplegrove
• Sunday April 22, 5:00pm at Maplegrove
• Sunday April 29, 5:00pm at Maplegrove

Hey Everyone,

I hope you had a great Easter holiday reflecting with friends and family on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The month of March was encouraging to us as we walked through the second full month of meeting together as a Core Team. One of the highlights was having Charlie, a new convert to Christianity, share his story with us... (cont.)

Last month's focus was on missions and as we return next Sunday April 15th, we'll begin focusing on our philosphy of community (small) groups.  To begin thinking about these groups, take a look at this article: Taking Our Groups Off of Life Support.

CTGs do not meet the first Sunday of the month, we encourage you to attend the evening service at Parkside Church.

CTG will also not meet on Sunday April 8th due to Easter.

We'll see you back on Sunday April 15th!