Ministry Profile: Faithful Friends, Jr.

John Lane beams as he displays a photo on his iPhone of an impeccable drawing of the Walt Disney World logo that his 11-year-old son, Ethan, drew from memory on a white board, a medium that most of us can't even write legibly on. "He is extremely talented," notes Jim Croyts, who, along with his wife Char, founded the Faithful Friends, Jr. ministry in 2007. "He loves Disney. Initially, he would take Play-Doh and roll it into the tiniest little things and form it into the logo letters with amazing detail, and a lot of times he's just doing it from memory!"

Basic Christianity Course: Summer 2012

Location: Room 223
Start Time: Thu 31, May 2012, 5:18 p.m.
End Time: Sun 8, July 2012, 5:18 p.m.

Basic Christianity, an eight-week course that explores the essentials of the Christian faith, will begin on July 8.This course focuses on the basic tenets of the Christian faith and offers a clear explanation of what the Bible teaches. People who attend come from a myriad of backgrounds, so the basics are taught. While mature Christians may think that this class is just for new believers, we encourage those at all stages of their Christian walk to consider taking the class. as it is essential for each of us to continually review the foundations upon which our faith rests.

Lament For a Son

Be sure to check out this past Sunday's sermon, "Lament For a Son" from our guest, Dr. Derek Thomas.

Ministry Details: Men's and Women's Summer Bible Studies

Everywhere women face choices – home or career; money or relationships; “secure” marriage or “free” singleness; looks or intellect; women bishops or tea ladies and babysitters?

What makes a real man? There is no shortage of role models on offer: the dedicated Dad or the hard-drinking lad; the thrusting businessman or the sensitive husband; the competitive sportsman or the contemplative bookworm; the wild adventurer or the stay-at-home gardener.

Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Schedule

We welcome back Rev. Derek Thomas to PKS on May 27 to preach during our morning services. We will have our services at 8:30am, 9:45am, and 11:15am, but due to the holiday weekend no evening service.

Book Recommendation: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

Bonhoeffer is the subject of an extensive new biography by Eric Metaxas who is probably best-known for his biography of William Wilberforce...which was the official biography that accompanied the 2006 film by the same name. Interestingly, this is one of two lengthy biographies of Bonhoeffer to be published this year (the other, Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1906-1945: Martyr, Thinker, Man of Resistance by Ferdinand Schlingensiepen is due to hit store shelves in a couple of weeks). Metaxas sets the bar high with his Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. While it may not be one of the top three or four biographies you will ever read, it is nevertheless a very solid effort and with much to commend it. It’s entirely possible that if I went ahead and ranked my ten favorite biographies this would be somewhere on that list.

Elders Part one and Two

Be sure to check out this past Sunday's sermons, "Elders" part one and two.

Volunteers Needed for Parkside Church Booth at Blossom Time Festival

Parkside will have a booth at the Chagrin Falls Blossom Time festival over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27). Volunteers are needed to greet people and help with balloons and games for children.

Please sign up for a 2-3 hour time slot at the table outside Fellowship Hall.

Full-Time Job Opportunity: PKS Administrative Assistant

The church office has a full-time opening for an administrative assistant.

Sunday, April 29th Sermon Online

Be sure to check out this past Sunday's sermons, "Truth Tightly Packed" part one and two.