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September 29, 2023

The Parkside Insider: September 29, 2023
If you attended at our most recent outdoor service, you will have been introduced to our three new pastoral residents: Isaac Shaw, Cameron Cronk, and Jordan Aho. Each year, we welcome a new class of residents who have the opportunity to practice biblical teaching in a variety of ministry settings, observe and assist in the leadership of adult and youth ministries, and participate in our pastoral staff meetings, general church functions, and more. You can get to know each of them a little further here, and as you see them around Parkside, please be sure to say hello!

Isaac Shaw was born and raised in New Delhi, India. He grew up in the church and was saved at an early age. After coming to the United States for college, he graduated last summer with a Master of Divinity from Cedarville University. Isaac is hoping to learn how to faithfully serve and minister in the local church, strengthen his convictions about ministry, God, and his Word, and grow in his ability to teach, lead, and shepherd.

Cameron Cronk is originally from north of Philadelphia in a small town called Quakertown. He was part of his youth group in high school, where the pastor of that group challenged him to take his faith seriously. That pastor would go on to disciple and mentor Cameron, which in turn, inspired him to want to share the gospel and disciple others. He's hopeful that this year at Parkside will give him a better understanding of where and how God can use him for his glory, as well as practicing the many parts of pastoral ministry: preaching, study, counseling, shepherding, etc.

Jordan Aho comes to us from a small town in Western New York called Geneseo. After being invited by a friend to come to church, he committed himself to Christ at a young age and was baptized not long after. Jordan attended and graduated from Elim Bible Institute and College, and he and his wife, Richelle, were married this past summer. He's hoping to learn how to better study and present Scripture in a transformative manner, while learning from the pastors at Parkside as they learn from Christ.
 
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Last Week's Sermon
John 3:1-15

In the early part of John’s Gospel, Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a Jewish leader who questions Jesus’ authority. Jesus answers him, making it clear that being “born again” is necessary in order to see the kingdom of God. Alistair Begg reminds us that the new birth of which Jesus spoke is essential and supernatural—a miraculous and mysterious work of Almighty God that brings about a complete change of heart and gives the believer a new family, a new identity, and a new mentality.
 
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Annual Meeting & Evening Service with Communion
This Sunday, 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.

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Missions Tables with Mike Ross
October 1
All morning  |  Hallway outside the Venue
Stop by on Sunday to meet Parkside missionary Mike Ross and learn more about how God is working to establish his Church around the world. October prayer calendars, photos, and updates from all our missionaries and ministry partners are available. 
2024 South Asia Mission Trip Info Meeting
October 1 
11:45am  |  B207
Join us for an informational lunch to learn about opportunities for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in person and online.

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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. 

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Transit 
October 4
7:30pm  |  The Loft
If you are between 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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Dealing with Divorce
Begins October 5
7pm  |  B211
If you have been impacted by divorce, please join us for this 7-week support group as we address divorce-related topics.

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GEO Kids Registration
October 5
7pm  |  Children's Wing
Children in grades 1-5 who plan to attend our midweek ministry must register before attending.

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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. 

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Preschool Story Time
October 10 
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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Widows Connection
October 15 
Noon  |  A226
All widows are invited to join us for lunch and a special GriefShare seminar called Surviving the Holidays.  

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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.

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