1. 2012 GLOBAL MISSIONS FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
PLEASE WELCOME OUR VISITING
MISSIONARIES:
Chuck Befus - Costa Rica - Grace Ministries International
Jerry & Deanna Olson - Puerto Rico - Grace Ministries International
Jeff & Sally Roth - Zambia - Grace Ministries International
Joe & Michelle Campos - USA - Prison Mission Association 14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Dear Friends at Parkside—
Thank you so much for the communion set for the Grace
Center Church in Kabwe, Zambia. It is just what we Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
needed as we have been sharing with another church and
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
that makes it more difficult to be consistent. Thank you
for blessing our church!
The church is really growing! It is an English service first and then a Bemba
service. In the first service, we have about 1/3 of the congregation Zambians
who want to hear a service in English, 1/3 deaf Zambian youth or young MINISTRY TEAM:
adults (because we have a big ministry among the deaf and we have those who Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
sign for our deaf), and 1/3 white farmers or missionaries in the area. It is a Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
busy and exciting church and we are in awe of what the Lord is doing in the
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
church and in the area!! Thank you again and God bless you!
Elder of the Week: Steve Pierce - 399-0230
Debbe & Tim Meier, Missionaries to Zambia Deacon of the Week: Doug Poynter - 616-886-7899

2. Information For Your First Time At ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Parkside Bible…
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME USHERS GREETERS
Dirk Bronsink Doug Harmsen Al & Ginny Tennant (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Ken Koester Greg Fishnick Mark & Katy DeJong (Welcome Center)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Sub: Kyle Kamphuis
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back.
NURSERY
2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES.
Our children‟s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship Amy Renberg Elise VanKampen, Katie Poynter
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing Paige Mason
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Ginny Tennant
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Michelle & Megan Postma
Jill Welch
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
Steve Pierce-Elder
Doug Poynter-Deacon No Prayer Partners due to Mission Sunday
Dale Bronsink
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
USHERS GREETERS
Today 12:15 International Buffet Potluck Mar. 4 9:30 am Sunday School/Nametag Sunday Parkside Youth Group Sharon Hoogendoorn, Marcus Heard (Front Door)
Tonight 5:15 pm B.I.G. (Bible Instruction Group) Mar. 4 10:15 am Fellowship Coffee Ryan & Sally VanderHaar (Welcome Center)
Tonight 6:30 pm NO Sr. High Youth Group Mar. 6 6:30 pm “Stuck” Small Group
Mon. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the Church Mar. 6 7:00 pm Men‟s Study “Change My Attitude”
Tues. 7:00 pm Men‟s Study “Change My Attitude” Mar. 6 7:00 pm Cash Clippers NURSERY
Wed. 6:30 am Men‟s Prayer Group Mar. 7 6:00 pm Pioneer Clubs Family Dinner Night
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Mar. 8 6:30 pm LEO-Dresses for Africa SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 a.m.) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group Mar. 10 7:30 am Letters from Dad
Sharon Amundsen Elise Van Kampen
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study Mar. 11 Daylight Savings Time ”Spring Forward”
Dawn VandenBrink
Fri. 9:15 am Circle of Moms Mar. 12 7:00 pm Women‟s Board Meeting
Chloe Easley
Fri. 7:00 pm Stamp „N Scrap Mar. 16 6:00 pm BRIDGE @ James St. Inn
Sat. 9:00 am “Every Man‟s Battle” Study Group Mar. 17 9:00 am “Every Man‟s Battle” Study Group
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Age 3-Kindergarten) Linda Bradfield
Linda & Jessica Furbush
Dottie Kruis
2/26 Barb Kroll
2/26 Nikki Oshier
2/27 Rick Schultz FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Daniel Furbush-Elder Dale Bronsink
3/1 Doug Harmsen Dirk Bronsink-Deacon Len Deroo
3/2 Moira Fogerty Rex DeBoer Al Tennant
Pete Jimmerson
3/2 Lois Cosby
3/2 Eric VanderToorn

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for continued healing for Larry Pete who has been
released from the hospital after suffering four broken
upcoming events!
ribs and blood clots; TODAY 12:15 – 1:30 pm
t Pray for hearts to be touched as a result of Missions “International Buffet Potluck”
week and that we will be able to meet or exceed our
We look forward to a great meal and fellowship in the Family Life Center
Missions-Support Goal of $42,000 for 2012-2013;
following the service this morning as we try all the ethnic dishes that you
t Pray for safe travel for Chad Lippincott as he returns to Alabama today. have prepared for the potluck and have an opportunity to talk to our
guest missionaries.
Continued Prayer Requests: (If you didn’t RSVP and prepare a dish to share, sorry…hopefully you can make the next event!)
t For healing for those in our church who have had recent surgeries and Any donations will benefit the 2012 PBC Missions Teams.
illnesses;
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, and MEN’S BIBLE STUDY “Lord, Change My Attitude” continues
Nelvie VanKampen; this Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the church. This is the 4th
of 11 weekly sessions to understand how attitudes can affect our
t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently; lives.
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior;
t For all who have lost jobs and that employment opportunities will arise LADIES BIBLE STUDY The Ladies Bible Study will be held this
for them; Thursday, March 1, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the board room. The
group is studying the second half of the book of Romans and will
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages;
be discussing Romans 15:14-33. You can pick up a copy of the
t For all of our children-no matter what age-that they may lead Godly lives study questions for this session at the Women‟s Ministry Counter.
and make wise choices;
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our military CIRCLE OF MOMS Plan to come to Circle of Moms this Friday, March 2,
troops and missionaries around the world. at 9:15 a.m. at the church for a fun activity for moms of all ages! Questions,
contact Jordon Kamphuis at 616-212-6240.
Church Families of the Week: STAMP ‘N SCRAP This Friday, March 2, plan to join the Stamp
„N Scrap gang for an evening to scrapbook, stamp, sew or just
♥ Diane Gott ♥ Vic & Breva Grasmanis
fellowship with other women. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. and
♥ Fay Griffin ♥ Charles Griffin lasts until you want to leave! Feel free to invite your friends.
♥ Mark & Elaine Hansen ♥ Julie Hapke Contact Kari DeBoer or Laurie Hoek if you have questions.
♥ Dick & Fran Harig ♥ Doug & Gayle Harmsen
MEN’S PERSONAL STUDY GROUP This study group continues
on Saturday, March 3, in the North Room at Parkside from 9:00-
GGF Sister Church of the Week: 10:15 a.m. The group is studying the book “Every Man’s Battle”
which offers a practical, detailed plan for any man who wants to
† Croton Trinity Bible Church in Newaygo re-align his eyes, mind and heart with the God-given standard.
The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Please contact Andrew Zandstra at 616-610-0280 for more information.
Missionaries of the Week:
LADIES EVENING OUT Plan to come to LEO on Thursday,
♦ Steve & Barb Sherman, Missionaries to Tanzania
March 8, at 6:30 p.m. to help us make little dresses for Africa!
P. O. Box 77, Sumbawanga, Tanzania Whether you sew or not, there will be something for you to do.
Email: steve4barb@yahoo.com Please sign up at the Women‟s Ministry Counter. Questions,
contact Laurie Hoek at 772-4522.

4. FELLOWSHIP COFFEE!
Join us next Sunday in the Family Life Center at
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP 10:15 a.m. and enjoy coffee and baked goods
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 while you visit with your church friends! The
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. following ladies are scheduled to bring goodies
that morning. Thanks to each of you for blessing
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: our church family!
THIS WEDNESDAY: Talent Night Cassie Kamphuis Jordon Kamphuis
(Leap Year Special) Robin Kamphuis Lisa Kimbel
Come and show off your unique talent! Nell Kimber Gwen Klemm
Donnette Koester Barb Koning
There will be judges, prizes, and lots of fun!
Deb Kooistra Dottie Kruis
3/7 Small Group Night
3/14 OUTREACH CONCERT WITH ADAM RENBERG’S
GRACE BIBLE COLLEGE BAND “BROTHER’S KEEPER.”
GAMES-FOOD-CONCERT - INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
RIGHT TO LIFE ORATORY CONTEST RTL of Holland is sponsoring its 23rd annual Oratory
LOOKING AHEAD: 4/20-4/22 “Abandon” Spring Retreat @ Contest on March 15 for students in grades 9-12. Topics include abortion, infanticide,
Avalanche Bay - Registration forms are at the Youth Counter. cloning, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research. Prizes range from $100 to $250.
Early Bird Registration Special $59 if paid by 3/18...after 3/18, cost is $64. Call 396-1037 for details or go to Upcoming Events at www.rtlofholland.org. You can pick
up a flyer at the Growth and Outreach Counter.
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: THE FRAGRANCE OF LIFE Lakeshore Pregnancy Center of Holland will be holding their
spring event “The Fragrance of Life” on Tuesday, April 17, at Central Wesleyan Church in
TONIGHT: NO YOUTH GROUP Holland. Bruce Wilkinson, author of The Prayer of Jabez will be the guest speaker. Enter
Door A or I for hors d‟oeuvres from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the main foyer. The program will be
THE SR. HIGH WINTER RETREAT “ABANDON” HAS BEEN from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the main auditorium with Bruce speaking of the mandate that God has
POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL. given him through The Great Turn Around. Go to www.thegreatturnaround.com for more
information. Tickets are free and can be obtained by calling LPC at 396-5840, ext. 19 or by
3/4 Outreach Game Night emailing Lakeshore Pregnancy Center at www.lpcenters.com.
3/11 “Surprise” Activity Night
HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELER If you are interested in day trips to exciting
3/18 Small Group Dinner Night destinations with other Christian women, you may want to participate in Christ Memorial
Please check the youth counter to see what food is still needed. Church‟s Happy Town Travelers group. On Tuesday, April 17, they will be traveling to Fair
Oaks Dairy Farms & The Shrine of Christ‟s Passion. Visit one of the largest working dairies in
the country along with their world-famous Birthing Barn (about 80 calves are born every day),
ALL YOUTH… SUNDAY, APRIL 1 a buffet lunch and ice cream. Visit the Shrine of Christ‟s Passion which is an interactive half-
mile pathway of 40 life-size bronze statues. You‟ll visit the Garden of Gethsemane and then
WINTER JAM @ VAN ANDEL ARENA journey through the Stations of the Cross. The group will leave Holland at 7:30 a.m. and
return at 9:15 p.m. The cost is $60. More information is on the Women‟s Ministry Counter
COST IS $10 or you can call Gwen Lawton at 298-8674 if your have questions.

5. VACATION Adult Sunday School Electives
BIBLE 2 choices for spiritual growth and fellowship…
Make Sunday School a part of your life!
SCHOOL! 9:30 -10:25 a.m.
Monday, 6/18 - Friday, 6/22
Max on Life – featuring Max Lucado
9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Understanding Your Bible – featuring Craig MacDonald
Most of our leadership positions have been filled…
THANK YOU!!! If you signed up, you will be contacted
soon by Coordinators Ria or Scott Nieboer.
NEW WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP STUDY
We still need Trek Guides, a Nursery Coordinator,
Outreach & Mission Project team members/coordinators,
“STUCK”
adult skit actors (1 more male and possibly 1-2 more
female), and various assistants in activity centers and
Do you feel “stuck”… stuck in trying to
registration.
be perfect...stuck in feeling numb...stuck
pursuing more stuff to make you
Please visit the VBS table happy...stuck in something you can’t even name? We
in the Fellowship Hall near the are often so stuck in our struggles that our hearts and
Children’s Ministry Counter minds barely have space for God. Join us as we take an
for a sign-up sheet and more honest look at the fight inside, expose it and deal with it
information on job so we can encounter Him.
descriptions or email Ria at
rianieboer@gmail.com. It is JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY FOR 7 WEEKS
our hope that all the staff BEGINNING ON MARCH 6 FROM 6:30-8:00 P.M.
positions will be filled by IN THE NORTH ROOM AT CHURCH. TAKE A
March 15. JOURNEY TOWARD EXPERIENCING GOD AND
THE FREEDOM HE DESIGNED FOR US.
BABYSITTING WILL BE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
“WEDNESDAY MEN’S GATHERING”
Please join Pastor Rob and other Parkside men
for a time of devotions, praying together, talking about
TO SIGN UP OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS,
life and enjoying a good cup of coffee! Stop by the PLEASE CONTACT SABRINA PREIKSZAS AT
church from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. 616-499-1170 OR EMAIL HER AT:
Come when you can...leave when you must. spreikszas@charter.net.