Thoughts on Church Membership

We recently welcomed a group of folks into membership at PKS.

FAQ: Who do we Baptize?

We baptize those over the age of 13, and 13 is arbitrary.

FAQ: Why do we Baptize?

The short answer is that we baptize because Jesus said we should and it is the patter of the New Testament church.

Ministry Profile: Ambassadors in Sport

By using one of the most popular sports in the world, Ambassadors in Sport (AIS) spreads the gospel to thousands of people throughout the world by playing soccer. Founded in 1990, AIS, whose world headquarters are located in Twinsburg, Ohio, finds the soccer field to be a common battle ground that helps build trust and develop relationships.  "When you're battling out there and one of your guys gets kicked, and you go alongside him and pick him up, you're building trust on the soccer field that starts to build trust off the field," explains Matt Pheneger, Parkside member and coach with AIS.  "The ideas of teamwork, training, being disciplined, persevering, running towards a goal, those are all biblical ideas and through soccer we can illustrate all of those concepts."

A Communion Meditation

In anticipation of communion this Sunday evening at Parkside, the following sermon from Charles Spurgeon helps us to remember the spiritual good that God intends for His people by partaking in this simple meal. 

Ministry Profile: Parents' Night Out

To most of us, the idea of a "night out" gets us thinking of going out to dinner, to the movies, or maybe even to a party.  For parents' with special needs children, a night out might better be thought of as a "night off," a rare event that lets them catch their breath.  Or not...

Book Recommendation: What Is the Gospel?

What is the gospel? It seems like a simple question, yet it has been known to incite some heated responses, even in the church. How are we to formulate a clear, biblical understanding of the gospel? Tradition, reason, and experience all leave us ultimately disappointed. If we want answers, we must turn to the Word of God.

Meet Kirsten Stevenson, Chagrin Falls High School Senior

With long, confident strides and an outstretched hand, 18-year-old Chagrin Falls High School senior and member of Parkside Church, Kirsten Stevenson greets me with a friendly smile and firm handshake. After briefly getting to know Kirsten, it is easy to see why she was tapped as a student leader to participate in this year's drunk-driving awareness assembly, "Your Life, Your Choice,"  organized by the Chagrin Falls Police Department and held at Parkside Church this past Tuesday.

Ministry Profile: :transit: A Ministry For People Ages 22-35

Serving two generations,  Generation X and the Millennial Generation, Parkside Church's young adult ministry brings together an ever-changing, diverse group of young adults who are constantly on the move.

Women's Tea: Legacy of Love

Location: The Commons
Start Time: Sat 15, May 2010, 4 p.m.
End Time: Sat 15, May 2010, 6 p.m.

Housework, children, busy schedules....as women we seldom take time to relax and treat ourselves. Afternoon tea is not one of our priorities.