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December 30, 2021

The Parkside Insider: December 30, 2021

Looking for a Bible reading plan for the New Year?

The Daily Devotional New Testament provides insights into the biblical text and encouragement for godly living alongside daily readings from the New Testament.

This devotional is a great resource for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the New Testament. Each day includes two readings from the New Testament—one from the first half (Matthew through Acts) and one from the second half (Romans through Revelation).

After each reading, a short reflection helps readers consider the meaning of the passage and understand how it relates to Jesus Christ and the gospel. Each devotion concludes with a short passage from the Psalms that ties thematically into the day’s Bible reading, as well as a “Thoughts for Prayer” section to guide personal prayer and meditation.
(Book description courtesy of the publisher.)

Ways to Read

  • Pick up a free copy from any table around the church
  • View it daily on the Parkside app
  • Subscribe to the daily devotional email

Last Week's Sermon
from Luke 2:41–52

Following Jewish custom, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Feast of the Passover in Jerusalem. When the feast ended, Mary and Joseph started home, assuming Jesus was with their relatives. But Jesus had made an intentional decision to stay behind, in His Father’s house. As Alistair Begg explains, Jesus’ understanding of the Old Testament and His Messiahship governed this decision, yet He also submitted to His parents and returned to Nazareth. This glimpse into Jesus’ boyhood underscores the full divinity and humanity of the incarnation.  
 
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Coming Up at Parkside
January Missionary Prayer Calendar
Commit to praying daily for our missionaries and ministry partners in the new year by picking up a copy of the January Missionary Prayer Calendar from any information center, viewing it on the app, or downloading it from the website.
Baptism 101 Class
January 9
9am  |  B208
If you are interested in learning more about baptism, we invite you to join us for our next series on January 9 and 16. Classes must be taken in order, but there is no need to preregister.

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Membership Class
January 9
10:30am  |  B208
Are you interested in becoming a member at Parkside? Join us for our next membership series. No need to register, but attendance at all classes is required. 

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High School
Church 101
January 9
10:30am  |  Venue
Students and parents, join us for an intro meeting to Church 101, a semester long class on what it means to be involved in the life of the church. (The spring session is for students who missed part or all of the fall semester.)

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Cancer Support Meeting
January 9
10:30am  |  B014 & Online
If your life or that of a loved one has been affected by cancer, join us for a time of encouragement, prayer, and support. Email Jim for an online invitation.
Play Groups
January 11
10:30am  |  Children's Wing
Play Groups are a time of fun and relationship-building for children ages birth-5 years old with their caregivers. Pack a lunch and join us!

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Men's & Women's
Bible Studies
Beginning January 17
Various Times  |  Venue
Men's & Women's Bible Studies resume this month and are a continuation of the study of the book of James. If you are new to the study, you may register the first time you attend. If you participated in the fall, no registration is needed.

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Homeless Meal Ministry
Meal Planner
Volunteer Opportunity
The Homeless Ministry is looking for volunteer meal planners to plan menus and guide kitchen prep volunteers a few times a year. We cook and serve on the fourth Thursday of each month, and prep meals in the morning and afternoon. Email Zoe if you are interested or would like to learn more.
Church Offices & Bookstore Hours 
 
The church offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 3.

Books by the Park and Cafe will be open on Sunday, Jan. 2 from 8:30am - 12:30pm, closed on Monday, Jan. 3, and resume regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Join us on Sundays
9am, 10:30am, 6pm
Livestream at 9am