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March 10, 2023

The Parkside Insider: March 10, 2023
 
A Letter From
Alistair Begg
March 2023

That statement I attribute to Rev. Eric J. Alexander, who just a few weeks ago passed into the nearer presence of Jesus. This is a great loss to the church in Scotland, where he spent a lifetime in the Presbyterian ministry. I knew him first from afar. I coveted every occasion when I could sit under his powerful expositions of Scripture and was humbled when one day he invited me to preach as part of a series leading up to Easter. He was for me a model of faithful, effective ministry of the Word.

It was a happy providence that the year after we moved here from Scotland, he was invited to give the Bible expositions at the Urbana student conference. It was a real privilege to carry his bags and serve as his minder during that time. He expounded Ephesians 1–3, which sparked many questions which were then posed in a Q and A to another of the speakers, Dr. Billy Graham. With characteristic humility, he deferred to Eric for the tougher questions on the doctrine of election!
 
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Last Week's Sermon
Jude 1:3-4

The relativism of our age would have us think that we can believe whatever we want and do whatever feels good. In contrast, Jude, writing nearly twenty centuries ago, appealed to believers to contend for the faith and to beware of those who were distorting the gospel by exchanging its freedom for license. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jude’s appeal, while unpopular, is just as critical today. Genuine Christians must stand firm for “the faith,” neither adding to it nor subtracting from it, trusting that true freedom is found in Christ alone.
 
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Host Pastors During the Basics Conference
We are looking for a number of additional host families for this year's Basics Conference. If you've never hosted before, it's a wonderful way to extend hospitality to pastors visiting from other locations.

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Coming Up at Parkside
 
Missions Prayer Time
Sunday evenings
5pm  |  A205 & Online
 
Join us on Sundays before the evening service for our Missions Prayer Time. Each week focuses on a different missionary family or ministry partner. Email Cliff for an online invitation.
Embracing Family
March 12  
12pm  |  A226 
 
If you are interested in foster care or adoption or in learning how to support these children and families, please join us for a time of adoption-related discussion and prayer. Childcare is provided; families are welcome to bring packed lunches.

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Play Groups 
March 14 & 23  
10:30am  |  Children's Wing Main Level
 
Play Groups offers fellowship and play time for children, birth to age 5, with their moms, dads, or caregivers. Registration is not required. 

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Transit
March 15
7:30pm  |  The Loft
 
If you are between the ages of 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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World Changers Info Meeting
March 19  
11:45am  |  The Venue
 
Middle and high school students will be participating in a summer missions trip in Cleveland with World Changers. If you are interested in attending the trip, please join us for our info meeting. 

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ESL Mission Trip Info Meeting
March 19  
11:45am  |  B207
 
An informational meeting will be held for anyone interested in learning more about a short-term mission opportunity, teaching English to students in Asia this July. No teaching experience required.

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Preschool Story Time
March 21 
10:30am  |  Children's Wing Main Level
 
All children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 are invited for a story, music, crafts, and games. Advance registration is required. 

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Families Facing Addiction
March 26  
11:45am  |  A226
 
Our support group meets one Sunday each month and helps those who have loved ones struggling with substance abuse. Lunch will be provided.

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Grieving With Hope
March 30  
7pm  |  B207
 
If you are grieving the loss of a loved one and would welcome help from the Bible and the warm encouragement of others in similar circumstances, join us for an eight-week care group.

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High School Spring Lock-In
April 21-22  |  The Warehouse
 
High school students are invited to join us for a lock-in at the Warehouse! The overnight will include games, food, time with friends, and much more. 

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