Service is live: Watch Now

September 22, 2023

The Parkside Insider: September 22, 2023

Warmest Christian greetings as summer days recede and autumn beckons. It has been a real privilege and delight to have welcomed so many who took me up on my invitation to come and see us at Parkside.

Those visits provided our church family an opportunity to show hospitality, and it is safe to say that our guests were not surprised by what took place. They found it reassuring that “seeing the monkey in his natural habitat” was as expected. The main things were plain, and the Word of God was doing the work of God by the Spirit of God, thanks be to God!

The Bible is a book about Jesus, and it is vital that our eyes are upon Him, because otherwise we lose our way around its pages. In keeping with this emphasis, one of our book recommendations this month teaches young children how Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the other explores the values of the kingdom of God that Jesus teaches in Luke 6. Both books feature the work of my friend Carl Laferton.

God’s Big Promises: Stories of Jesus provides wonderful material for parents and grandparents to share with the “wee ones.” We can never begin too soon to teach the Gospel to our children, who are growing up in a world that offers material which runs counter to the truth and beauty found in Christ. 
 
READ MORE

Last Week's Sermon
John 1:43–51

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus makes pronouncements that begin with the word “Truly”—but only in the Gospel of John does He use the word in repetition. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus’ “Truly, truly” declarations must be understood in view of the overarching purpose of John’s Gospel and in the context of the preceding verses. John’s account of Jesus, which begins with eternity past, gives heaven-sent evidence so that we may believe he truly is the Son of Man, the one who invites us to “come and see” and to trust him for eternal life.
 
WATCH NOW

GEO Kids (For Grades 1-5) Resumes this Fall
Parents, please join us for our Kickoff Dinner, Sept. 28!

Our GEO Kids midweek ministry will begin again on October 5. GEO stands for Growth, Encouragement, and Outreach, and our desire is that elementary kids will learn more about finding their way in the Lord Jesus Christ and develop meaningful friendships through this ministry. We hope many families plan to participate with us this coming school year!

GEO Kids Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7:00-8:15pm in the Children's Wing. Calendars will be available at the dinner. Please register by Monday, September 25, if you plan to attend this dinner.
 
REGISTER FOR GEO KIDS DINNER

Annual Meeting & Evening Service with Communion
October 1, 2023  |  6pm

We invite you to join us for our Annual Meeting where we will share what God has done in and through Parkside Church throughout the 2022 calendar year, as well as review highlights from our missions' and ministry partners.

Printed copies of the Annual Report are available now at each information station.
 

Coming Up at Parkside
 
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.

Learn More >
2024 South Asia Mission Trips Info Meetings
September 24 or
October 1 
11:45am  |  B207
Informational meetings will be held on 9/24 about a medical/dental outreach, and on 10/1 about opportunities to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).

Learn More >
Preschool Story Time
September 26  
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.

Learn More >
Transit Game Night
September 27  
7:30pm  |  The Loft
Young adults, ages 18-35, married or single, please join us for a fun evening of games and fellowship.

Learn More >
Student Worship & Prayer Night
September 28  
7pm  |  The Warehouse
Middle and high school students are invited to join us for a night of worship, prayer, and reflection. *Please note: There will be no MS Student Impact on Tuesday, September 26. Instead, they will join high school for this worship event.

Learn More >
Sexual Integrity 8-Week Groups
September 28  
7pm  |  
These care groups are for Parkside men or women who would like accountability in killing sin, while cultivating purity in what they watch, read, and think about. There is no cost to attend, but please register to receive meeting location and other information.

Men's Group >
Women's Group >
The Miracle of Man
Simulcast 
September 29 
6pm  |  The Commons
Please join us at Parkside for this simulcast event! We will be viewing night one of the Westminster Conference on Science and Faith. If you know someone who is curious or critical about faith in God, this is a great opportunity to invite them to hear from leading scientists and theologians how science supports belief in God.

This simulcast is an in-person event at Parkside Church. If you are outside northeast Ohio, please visit the Discovery Institute website, where you can register to watch from your location. 

Learn More & Register to Attend at Parkside >
Cancer Support Group
October 1  
11:45am  |  B013 & Online
If your life or that of a loved one has been touched by cancer, join us for a time of encouragement and prayer. To join online, email Jim at for an invitation.
Play Groups
October 3
10:30am-Noon  | Children's Wing Main Level
Play Groups provides playtime fun for children (birth to age 5), as well as fellowship for moms, dads, grandparents, or caregivers. Registration is not required. 

Learn More >
Dealing with Divorce
October 5
7pm  |  B211
If you have been impacted by divorce, please join us as we address divorce-related topics.

Learn More & Register >
Embracing Family Meeting
October 8
11:45am  |  A226
For anyone involved or interested in foster care or adoption, or would like to learn how to support these children and families, please join us for a time of adoption-related discussion and prayer. Childcare is provided, and families can bring packed lunches. 

Learn More >
Widows Connection
October 15 
Noon  |  A226
All widows are invited to join us for lunch and a special GriefShare seminar called Surviving the Holidays.  

Learn More & Register >
International Students Outreach Opportunity
October 21
Many international students studying at Cleveland area universities are never invited into an American home. An area ministry is holding a progressive dinner on Saturday, October 21, to offer a taste of local hospitality. Hosting involves welcoming students to your home for a portion of their evening. For more information, email Jacque.
Families Facing Addiction
October 22
11:45am  |  A226
Our support group meets one Sunday each month and helps those who have loved ones struggling with substance abuse. Lunch is provided.

Learn More >