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October 28, 2022

The Parkside Insider: October 28, 2022
“And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them…” -Acts 14:27 (ESV) 

We see in the book of Acts the pattern of Christian workers being sent out from a church and then reporting back to those who sent them, all that God had done. As those who were sent out by Parkside Church in 2021 to plant a church, it is our privilege to share with you a little of what God has done in the last year!   

The decision to pursue a church plant in the Heights began with a map of where Parkside members live. As we researched, we discovered that there was a large concentration of members in Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Shaker Heights, and Beachwood who would be well-served by having a nearby Parkside church plant. For the benefit of these people, as well as that of the wider community, we began to move towards the Heights area for a new church plant.    

After looking for a while for a place to meet on Sunday mornings, God opened a door for us to meet near the Heights at John Hay Campus High School in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, and we held our first service there in January 2022. While this building wasn't initially on our radar, God knew what he was doing: in addition to having a great auditorium, the building has classrooms for our kids’ ministry, and parking. More importantly, though, it is located only a few blocks away from Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music, giving us the opportunity to reach many undergraduate and graduate students. There are now groups of them who gather together to walk to Parkside Heights Church on Sunday mornings, as well as some from John Carroll who drive. 

Further, meeting in a building that belongs to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District has given us an opportunity to begin engaging with the school. Through another local pastor, we met a coach at John Hay, and have begun to pray with him for the students, faculty, and staff of John Hay on the third Sunday of every month. We are hopeful that this relationship continues to blossom, giving us opportunities to not just meet at the school, but really bless the school while we are there. 
 
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Last Week's Sermon
John 14:1-6

For the Christian, home is not where we come from; it’s where we’re going. But can we be certain that Jesus will bring us safely to heaven? Jesus calmed his disciples’ anxious hearts by commanding them to trust in who he is and what he promises to do. Jesus has gone before us and will come again to bring us safely into eternity. If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, then we know the only way to heaven.

Watch last Sunday evening's sermon, The True Vine >
 
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We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 13, at 6pm for our annual meeting and evening service, where we have an opportunity to share what God has done in and through Parkside Church as well as share highlights from our missions and ministry partners for the 2021 calendar year.

Annual reports are available for pick up at each information center.
 

Coming Up at Parkside
 
November Missions Calendar
Support our missionaries and ministry partners in daily prayer by picking up a copy from any info center. You can also access the calendar via the website or app. 
Transit
November 2
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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November Play Groups
November 3, 10 & 17
10:30am  |  Children's Wing
 
Join us on Thursdays for fellowship and play time for children birth to age five, with their moms or caregivers. Registration is not required, so feel free to bring friends.

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Baptism Course 101
November 6 & 13  
9am  |  B208
 
Join us for our next two-week baptism series. There is no need to register, but classes must be taken in order.

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Cancer Support Group
November 6
10:30am  |  B014 & Online
 
If your life or that of a loved one has been touched by cancer, join us for a time of sharing, encouragement, and prayer. For an online invitation, email Jim.
Parkside Membership Course 
November 6, 13 & 20
10:30am  |  B208
 
Interested in becoming a member or learning more about Parkside? Join us for our next three-week series.

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Embracing Family Potluck 
November 6
Noon  |  A222
 
For those interested or involved in foster care or adoption, or for those who would like to learn how to support these children and families, join us for a meal after the second service. Please bring your favorite potluck dish to share.

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Embracing Family Meeting
November 13
10:30am  |  A226
 
If you are involved or interested in foster care or adoption, or would like to support these families through practical service, we invite you to join us for a time of adoption-related discussion and prayer. 

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Thanksgiving Box Project
Now through November 19
Join us in partnering with Scranton Road Bible Church this Thanksgiving to provide meals for families in need.

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Missions Moment with Kep & Debbie James
November 20
11:45am  |  The Venue
 
Come meet our missionaries Kep and Debbie James and hear an update on their ministry transition from Latin America to Africa. 

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