1. SERMON NOTES Building
a Healthy January 13, 2013
Self-Image 10:45 a.m.
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor Eph.1:1-6
January 13, 2013 “Building A Healthy Self-Image”
Ephesians 1:1-6
Christianity is not _____________ modification.
1. ________________ your ___________________. (vs.1,4)
A saint = “one who is __________ _____________” 14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
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“It is not that we might be, but the result of His choice is that we are holy. God's sovereign
act of choosing us and of providing redemption for us in Christ makes us absolutely holy
and blameless before Him. Paul is talking here about what God, even before the creation
of the cosmos, determined to do on behalf of His elect. This is a perfect, once for all
transaction, whereby God forensically confirms His elect in the holiness in which He
originally created man. We must not confuse what God has done, that which we have Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
here, with what He desires the elect to become through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
Dr. Ernie Campbell
2. ________________ your __________________. (vs.3)
3. ________________ your __________________. (vs.6) MINISTRY TEAM:
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
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To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
He hath made us accepted in the beloved. Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
God does not change you Elder of the Week: Daniel Furbush - 335-2660
in order that He may love you. Deacon of the Week: Jim DeFrell - 616-218-6071
God loves you in order that
He may change you.

2. Information For Your First Time At
Parkside Bible… ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME USHERS GREETERS
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Bill Raby Al Tennant Doug & Marti Dibkey (Front Door)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Dave Timmer Bob Boardman Casey & Angi Fogerty (Welcome Center)
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back. Sub: Doug Dibkey
2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. NURSERY
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship (9:30 am) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Sally Taylor Cindi, Kirby & Kinsey Arendsen
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Laurie Teusink, Cassandra Tooke Fay Griffin
Sarah Ten Harmsel
As our guest, we only ask that you turn in your welcome card, or bring it to the
Welcome Center behind the fireplace for a gift.
FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Daniel Furbush-Elder Bryan Booker
Jim DeFrell-Deacon Keith Welch
Keith Welch Andrew Zandstra
Dale Bronsink Craig Dykstra
This Week Coming Up ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Tonight 5:00 pm B.I.G. Jan. 20 9:30 am Sunday School (All ages)
Tonight 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Discussion Groups Jan. 20 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Discussion Groups USHERS GREETERS
Tonight 6:30 pm SH Youth Group Jan. 21 7:00 pm Board Meeting Bill Raby Al Tennant Diane Cartwright, Tom Arens (Front Door)
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runner’s/Walkers Club Feb. 1 9:15 am Circle of Moms Dave Timmer Bob Boardman Rick & Connie Bean (Welcome Center)
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Feb. 1 6:00 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals) Sub: Doug Dibkey
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Feb. 2 8:00 am Men’s Usher Super Bowl Breakfast
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group Feb. 3 5:30 pm Super Bowl Bash Outreach NURSERY
Thurs. 3:00 pm Open Youth Gym Feb. 12 6:30 pm Women’s Board Meeting
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Bible Study Feb. 16 5:30 pm Valentine Dinner - ’50’s Theme SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Fri. 5:30 pm B.R.I.D.G.E. at James St. Inn (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Sat. 9:00 am Every Man’s Battle Men’s Group Lisa Kimbel Dawn VandenBrink, Deanna Bronsink,
Regan Zandstra
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Yvonne Bazan
Amy, Olivia & Aaron Cooke
1/13 Henry Hudson, Shirley Brookhouse,
and Esther Peacock FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
1/14 Dale Bronsink Rick Taylor-Elder Dale Bronsink
1/13 Dan & Barb Furbush Barry Dekker-Deacon Doug Dibkey
1/16 Bill Raby, Eloy Ramos
1/13 Eloy & Patty Ramos Dirk Bronsink Mike Cooke
1/17 Brenda Christian Mike Cooke
1/16 Al & Sandy Anderson
1/19 Jerry Ludlow, Josh Shumaker

3. New Prayer Requests: upcoming events!
t Pray for Don & Gwen Lawton who are vacationing in Florida and
SUNDAY EVENING DISCUSSION GROUPS Join us tonight from 6:00-7:00
have some major decisions to make regarding Don’s chronic p.m. at the church for a recap of the morning series on Ephesians … with a
kidney disease. Don has not been feeling well and will be starting personal spin on it. Following a short study, Sr. High youth and adults
dialysis soon. will break into small groups for further discussion.
t Pray for Adam Renberg and the Grace Bible College Ministry Team as they
PARKSIDE RUNNERS/WALKERS Get in shape and lose a few
return from the west coast having served at a number of Grace churches.
pounds - Join the Parkside Runners/Walkers downtown Holland on
t PTL that Shirley Valk received a clean bill of health from the National the snow-melt system every Tuesday evening. Meet in front of the
Institute of Health and no follow-up is needed for two years. Knickerbocher Theater on 8th Street at 6:00 p.m. For more info,
contact Tony Van Houten at 616-218-0205.
Continued Prayer Requests: MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING GATHERING THIS WEEK Join
t Pray for safety and no complications for our expectant church ladies: the men’s morning group this Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. Come when
Katie Poynter, Jill Welch, Janay Bean and Hannah Hodgson;. you can...leave when you must. Enjoy devotions, fellowship and a
t For continued healing for all who have had recent surgeries and illnesses; great cup of coffee at the church!
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Nelvie VanKampen, LADIES EVENING BIBLE STUDY This Thursday, January 17, is
and Kay Everett; our Ladies Evening Bible Study beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the board
t For all marriages in the church - that those that are strained may be room at the church. Discussion questions are available on the
restored this holiday season with God’s love; Women’s Ministry counter in the Fellowship Hall. Pick one up and
join us for this great study of Philippians! Questions...please see
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise choices;
Amy Renberg.
t For the unsaved - that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior;
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationships in Dinner & Games Each Month)
Ladies, plan to attend B.R.I.D.G.E. this Friday, January 18. We’ll
be meeting at 5:30 p.m. at James Street Inn then coming back to
Church Families of the Week: the church for cards, board games and snacks. We need to know
♥ Bryan & Linda Booker ♥ Linn Bradfield how many restaurant reservations to make so please sign up at
the Women’s Ministry Counter if you plan to go to dinner with the
♥ Dale & Sue Brisboe and Carrie ♥ Dale & Donna Bronsink and Deanna
group. This is a great way to get to know other church women in a
♥ Dirk & Sara Bronsink, Morley and Aubree relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you have questions, please contact Lee Hulett
♥ Don & Bev Brookhouse ♥ Shirley Brookhouse at 738-0020 or call the church office.
EVERY MAN’S BATTLE The men’s personal study group will
GGF Sister Church of the Week: resume this Saturday, January 19, at the church and will meet the
1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month in the North Classroom from
† Rush Creek Bible Church in Byron Center - Interim Pastor John Spooner 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. The men are studying the book “Every Man’s
Battle” which offers a practical, detailed plan for any man who wants
to re-align his eyes, mind and heart with the God-given standard.
Missionaries of the Week: Newcomers are always welcome! Please contact Andrew Zandstra at
♦ Chuck & Joy Befus, Missionaries to Costa Rica
USHERS - PRAYER PARTNERS - FINANCIAL TEAM!
Apartado 809-4005, San Antonio de Belen Help the church save postage and pick up the new schedules from the table
Costa Rica Email: cjbefus@gmail.com in the Fellowship Hall outside the sanctuary.

4. Family of Honor Series by Shelley Shepard Gray
1 “The Caregiver” 2 “The Protector” 3 “The Survivor”
4 “Christmas In Sugarcreek”
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP Seasons Of Sugarcreek by Shelley Shepard Gray
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
1 “Winter’s Awakening” 2 “Autumn’s Promise”
3 “Spring’s Renewal”
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS:
“The River Queen” by Gilbert Morris
Jr. High Youth Group: “All Things New” by Lynn Austin
Plan to join us this Wednesday for “Jesus-the Child” part 1. “Harmless as Doves” by P. L. Gaus
FOOD—GAMES—DEVO “Necessary Deception” by Laurie Alice Eakes
“Need to Know” by Beth Wiseman
Saturday, Jan. 19 - Jr. High Sledding at Van Raalte Park - 10:00 a.m. Cost is $2.00. “The Christmas Quilt” by Thomas J. Davis
“Full Disclosure” by Dee Henderson
“Gideon’s Call” by Peter Leavell
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS:
The library is seeking donations of children’s DVD’s such as Veggie
Sr. High Youth Group Tonight: Tales. Please see Ella Ten Harmsel or drop them off in the library.
Tonight we’ll be having Small Group with the Adults from 6-7 pm then
we’re going to Sluggo’s Pizza! Bring $5 for pizza!
Saturday January 19 - Britt Nicole Concert in Grand Rapids! No charge;
however, a free will offering will be taken. We’ll be leaving the church at
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
4:30 p.m. Bring money for dinner. WEEKEND TO REMEMBER Family Life presents “weekend to remember,”
a couples getaway held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids
February 22-24. What you and your spouse will hear during the Weekend to
ALL YOUTH: Remember is the result of more than three decades of biblical research by a
February 3 - 5:30 p.m. Super Bowl Bash Outreach for Jr. High, Sr. High & College team of men and women who distilled what it takes to have a successful
marriage and family. The speakers will show you exactly how to pursue a
marriage that really works through stories of their own breakthroughs and blunders. You will leave with
OPEN GYM THURSDAYS AT 3-5 PM STARTING THIS THURSDAY! encouragement, hope and practical tools to build and grow your relationship. Register for two - pay for
one—half off couples who register before 1/27...Now $74.99 per person. Use promo code BOGO when
All Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to Parkside after school every you register online at www.familylife.com.
Thursday beginning this week for a time of fun in the gym!
GRACE GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in
supporting Grace Gospel Fellowship with a 2013 membership, a donation, or
The Winter/Spring youth calendar is available at the Youth Counter. a subscription to TRUTH magazine, please pick up a form from the Growth
Be sure to pick up a copy! and Outreach Counter. (Membership includes a one year subscription to
TRUTH magazine.) A family membership is $40 and an individual membership is $25. TRUTH
magazine is $12 a year. For information about Grace Gospel Fellowship, please go to their website:
www.ggfusa.org.
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM
RTL “MARCH FOR LIFE” Support Life on the 40th Anniversary of legalized abortion in
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST… America! Attend Right To Life of Holland’s “March for Life” followed by a Memorial Service for the Unborn
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.) on Monday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m. The March will begin at Centennial Park downtown Holland. The
Memorial Service will feature Doug Swink from Winning at Home. Attend with family and friends. No
One half of all proceeds from food and drink purchases go to our admission fee. Those who bring a hand-made pro-life sign to display while marching will have an opportu-
monthly mission cause which is the Haiti Foundation Against Poverty. nity to place their name in a drawing for a $40 cash prize.

5. Starting Sunday, February 3rd, a new PARENTS SEMINAR IN GRAND RAPIDS!
Ladies Sunday School Class will begin! All parents are invited to attend a free seminar at Brookside Christian Reformed Church,
3600 Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids on Thursday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m. to hear
Beth Moore’s Study, Chap Clark present valuable information for parents of “adolescents” from age 11-28. Chap
is a speaker, trainer and consultant as well as an author or co-author of more than 20 books
“Stepping UP…a Journey including Hurt 2.0, Sticky Faith, When Kids Hurt: Helping Adults Navigate the Adolescent Maze,
Disconnected, and Parenting Teens in a MySpace World. He is an associate provost and
professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, Senior Editor of YouthWorker Journal and president
Through the Psalms of Ascent” of ParenTeen and HURT seminars.
Chap will share his insights about life-long faith development, family faith practices and ways to
This study explores Psalms 120-134. mentor and invest in the lives of teens that we care about. His presentation will center around
the current spiritual trends of 11-28 year olds and steps that parents, youth workers and
Traveling pilgrims sang these psalms both on churches can take to equip students with a deep and dynamic faith that lasts a lifetime.
the way to the great festivals of the Jews and as A sign-up list is located at the Youth Counter. Please sign up by next Sunday, January 20.
key elements of the worship at those festivals. Themes of unity, For more information, contact Pastor Matt.
joy, gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings,
facing ridicule, and more are explored in detail. Modern-day
believers in Jesus Christ can learn much from these treasured
BOLIVIA MISSION
Psalms in their journey toward greater intimacy with God. TRIP FUNDRAISER!
Support the 2013 Bolivia team by
participating in their coffee fundraiser!
This is a DVD led study with a study guide for teaching session Sample the coffee today or next Sunday.
notes and 5 days worth of personal reflections and questions. (It is used in the L.I.G.H.T.S., a coffeehouse
ministry of Parkside Youth Ministries.)
One week we will watch the DVD and the next, we will discuss
All proceeds go toward the Bolivia 2013
the study guide questions that accompany that DVD session. Mission Trip. The cost for either whole bean
or ground is $10 for a 12 oz. bag or $25 for a
This study will take 13 weeks to complete starting in February 2 lb. bag.
and ending the beginning of May. All orders will be delivered by February 3.
The coffee is locally roasted from Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters
The cost of the study guide is $14.00. If you have any questions (www.grandrapidscoffee.com) and is available in Medium Roast: Brazil-Sweet
or would like to see the study guide before signing up, please Yellow Bourbon, Guatemala-Huehuetenango Fair Trade, and Ethopia-Queen City
see Amy Renberg. Harrar Fair Trade; Bold Roast: Nicaragua-SHG Segovia Fair Trade; Dark Roast:
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Tear off and place in offering plate
Parkside’s Youth Group is again participating in the
Yes, I’m planning on being a part of the Beth Moore Ladies Sunday School class! D&W School Days and Family Fare Cash for Class
programs to earn money for their group. Shop any
Name: ____________________________________________________________ D&W or Family Fare store January 13-19 and give the
checkout person our “school code” 99456 or mention
Number of Study Guides: ____________________________________________ Parkside Bible Church. A percentage of your purchase
will go back to our youth group.

6. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.” John 1:1
“These things are written so that you may believe that
Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 2nd at
8:00 a.m. for a men’s breakfast here at Parkside Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing,
Bible Church. Our Usher Ministry Coordinator, you may have life in His name.” John 20:31
Eloy Ramos, would like to invite all current and
new ushers to attend, as well as any other men So begins and ends the Gospel of John, with emphasis on the glorious
who would be interested in finding out more theme Jesus Christ is God! In this new Mixed (Men & Women) Adult
about the Usher’s Ministry. This is a great way Sunday School elective (the other is the Beth Moore women’s class),
Men to get connected and serve the Lord and your
which begins in February, we will open the written Word to see the
church family here at Parkside! Watch for the
sign-up the next 2 weeks in the bulletin. eternal Word of God revealed, God in the flesh.
J. Vernon McGee said in his excellent Intro to his commentary on John:
“When we come to the Gospel of John, we find that he does not take us
Mark your calendar for:
to Bethlehem. We will never grow spiritually by singing “O Little Town of
PARKSIDE’S VALENTINE DINNER Bethlehem” umpteen times at Christmas. John won’t take us to Bethle-
Saturday, February 16 5:30 p.m. hem because he wants you and me to grow as believers. John takes us
down the silent corridors of eternity, thru the vast emptiness of space, to
Theme: ‚’50’s Drive In‛ - Dinner & A Movie! a beginning that is not a beginning at all.”
Costume competition - Prizes for best ‘50’s outfit! Augustine, the great Bible teacher of the early church said: “In the four
Plan to attend—it’s going to be a great time! gospels, or rather in the four books of the one Gospel, the Apostle John
(This is a Parkside Youth Group Fundraiser.) not undeservedly with reference to his spiritual understanding compared
to an eagle, has lifted higher, and far more sublimely than the other
Adult Sunday School Electives three, his proclamation, and in lifting it up he has wished our hearts also
to be lifted.”
Every Sunday through January 27 from 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
This interactive class will feature Bible exposition and class discussion
Experience Life - Learning to Follow Jesus in a Me-centered World Are you a led by Pastor Rob as we seek to grow in our faith and the knowledge of
follower? Every day, the world screams at us, “You’re number one. Look out for our Lord Jesus Christ, revealed in Scripture so that we may have life in
yourself...your own comfort and happiness.” But that’s not what Jesus said. He told His name.
us to follow Him. And following Him means we’re not number one - Jesus is. Tear off and place in offering plate
Mike Cooke leads this open discussion class for both men and women.
Jewels From James for 2013 In this Women’s Class, Sharon Van Houten will lead a Yes, I’m planning on being a part of the Gospel of John Sunday School class!
study of some great truths in the book of James that will strengthen your relationship
to Christ and provide real life application to your Christian experience. Name: _____________________________________