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August 4, 2023

The Parkside Insider: August 4, 2023
As I drove to my study last week, a thought popped into my head. You will not be surprised when I tell you that it was a line from one of William Cowper’s lesser-known hymns: “Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings.”

I wonder, do you find that happening from time to time when you are part of a worshiping congregation? Familiar words suddenly are suffused with heavenly light, as if Jesus the worship leader drew near to say, “These words are most wonderfully true and relevant to you.” I cherish such moments when we get a tiny glimpse of what it will be like to join with that great multitude in declaring, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

This experience happened to me most recently at a Communion service at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church in Tennessee. Having preached, I took my place in the congregation while one of the pastors presided over Communion. Before the distribution of the elements, we said, “Here we have Communion with our blessed Redeemer, crucified and glorified, and with the body of Christ, His sanctified people. When we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we remember the finished work of Christ, receive nourishment, and anticipate the glory to come. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.”
 
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Last Week's Sermon
Jude 1:25

Can knowing the God of the Bible help us tackle life’s issues or fix our problems? The closing verse of Jude’s letter returns his readers to where he began, focusing on the greatness of “the only God, our Savior,” who has dominion and authority over all things. Far from being impractical or irrelevant, as this and every worldly culture is prone to think, Alistair Begg reminds us that knowing God through Christ provides the only framework, focus, and foundation for living an abundant life. 
 
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Coming Up at Parkside
 
Missions Tables
August 6  
All Day  |  Outside the Venue
Stop by the tables on Sunday and find photos and updates from all our missionaries and ministry partners. August Prayer Calendars are also available.
Missions Prayer Time
Sundays  
5pm  |  A205
Join us as we partner with our missionaries by praying regularly for them. Each week focuses on a different missionary family or ministry partner.

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Children's Ministry
Summer Schedule Changes
Now-Sept. 3
We encourage parents to follow the link below for more information:

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GEO Kids
Midweek Ministry
GEO stands for Growth, Encouragement, and Outreach and is provided for children in grades 1-5. We hope to resume this midweek ministry in late September. For more information about our schedule and leader needs, please follow the link below:

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Cancer Support Group
August 6  
11:45am  |  B014 & Online
If your life or that of a loved one has been affected by cancer, join us for a time of sharing, encouragement, and prayer. Email Jim for an online invitation.
Transit
August 9
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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Midnight Madness:
Middle School Lock-In
August 11-12  
6pm-10am  |  The Warehouse
Middle school students, you won't want to miss our annual Midnight Madness retreat, featuring an overnight lock-in at the Warehouse and Loft! We'll spend the weekend building relationships, having fun, enjoying food, and playing games. If you are new to Middle School ministry, this is a great opportunity to get to know others at Parkside.

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Embracing Family Picnic on the Patio
August 13  
4pm  |  Patio
This event is for those who have fostered, adopted, are interested in either, and also for those who want to learn how to support these families. Lunch will be provided. (In case of rain, the event will move to the Commons). Registration is required.

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Single Moms Fall Kick Off
September 24  
12:30pm  |  Timberlake Park
Single moms, you and your children are invited to join us for a picnic at Timberlake Park! The meal will be provided, and registration is required.

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