1. PRAYER REQUESTS…
We welcome your prayer requests! Please
list requests below, tear off this sheet and
put it in the offering plate today.
For Bulletin & Prayer Chain(prefer requests be for
family & friends)
Keep request confidential-to be shared with prayer
partners, staff and board only
Your Name: _________________________
Request:
______________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
General comments or special needs: ________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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MINISTRY TEAM:
Lead Pastor: Gary Spykerman - 294-1447 (parksidegs@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 796-8756 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Ryan VanderHaar - 772-1869
Deacon of the Week: Eloy Ramos -393-5992
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
(Sermons are available online)
Our Mission:
Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…
Reaching with God’s Love!
March 8, 2015
10:45 a.m.
Pastor Gary Spykerman
Sermon series: The Centrality of Christ
“ Let Me Introduce You to Colossians”
Colossians 1:1-2
Please pray…
t for complete healing for Don Lawton and finding
rides to and from his treatments;
t for Deb Van Houten as she goes back to the
Neurologist for diagnostic confirmation and
treatment options;
t for Al Anderson who is not doing well as of this
writing and for comfort for Sandy and the family;
t for a relaxing and fun month in Florida for Dave
& Judy Timmer and that Dave will feel good and be
able to remain off all cancer meds;
t for Scott and Ashley Travis as her mother,
Mindy Sutherland, is going into hospice;
t for Sharon Amundsen’s 8-yr old nephew, Rhys who
is in the hospital with a bone infection in his ankle.
t for Rush Creek Pastor, John Spooner (Vickie
Renberg’s fiancé), who is dealing with open heart
surgery;
t for the homebound in our church including:
Al Anderson, Mary Carmichael & Kay Everett:
t for our Prayer Families of the week: Sharon
Hoogendoorn, Cris and Hal Hoppa, Shirley and
Henry Hudson, Lee Hulett, Katie and Jared Jacobs,
Shirley Jacobs, Marge and Pete Jimmerson
t for our GGF Sister Church: Celebration Bible
Church in Grandville, Pastor Jim Shemaria
t for our Grace Missionaries Dan & Mary Sue Reed
serving in Bolivia.
JUNIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 6-8 SENIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 9-12
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Special Church Office Hours until April 2
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sr. High Youth Group at 6:30 tonight - Dinner Night
Jr. High Youth Group this Wednesday at 6:30
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ALL YOUTH!
March 15 - Talent Night & Dessert Social!
Spring Retreat - April 25 & 26 at Avalanche Bay!
More info coming soon. Registration forms at the youth counter.
PARENTS: Please sign up at the youth counter to bring a dish for our
Jr. High or Sr. High Dinner Nights.
SOFTBALL TIME! CAA Softball leagues are now forming! Men, women and Co-ed teams will
be representing churches & ministries all across the area for some fun, fellowship, and friendly
competition. If you’d like to put together a team, please contact LoriJo at Barnabas Ministries -
748-8435 or email lorijo@barnabasmin.org.
Judy is on vacation and will return to work on 4/2.
If you have prayer requests, please email Kelly DeFrell
at kellydefrell@yahoo.com or call 616-834-4700.
If you have something to go into the bulletin, please email
Lisa Dekker at ldekker@att.net or call 786-3296 by
Wednesday night for the next Sunday’s bulletin..
CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY
Dancing with Fireflies by Denise Hunter
How Sweet the Sound by Amy Sorrells,
On Hummingbird Wings by Lauraine Snelling
Letters from Dad w/visual biography DVD by Greg Vaughn
Heaven’s Wager by Ted Dekker
The Story– the Bible as one continuing story of God and his people– Forward by Max
Lucado and Randy Frazee
Check out our free book and magazine section.

2. WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Join the group this Wednesday
evening at 6:30 p.m. for “The Grace by Which We Stand” taught by Harold
Kimbel. The class meets in Room A-3 in the new addition.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY! Plan to attend the women’s study with Kathy
Molenkamp from Grace Bible College on March 15 in the sanctuary from 6-
8 p.m. The topic is “Biblical Truths about God, Yourself and Others. Invite
your friends, and enjoy some great fellowship and dessert following the
study!
DINNER WITH THE SPYKERMAN’S There are still a few openings for dinner
at Pastor Gary and Sue’s home until April 30. The dinners are from 6:00-8:00 on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3016 Tall Grass East Court in Holland (near 160th &
Quincy.) Please check the sign-up forms located at the Welcome Center. If you
would like to attend but there are not enough openings for your family, please
add your name to the blank paper located at the Welcome Center and you will
be contacted regarding a future date.
LADIES DINNER & GAME NIGHT Plan to join other church ladies and
friends on Friday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the church. It’s “Salad
Buffet Night!” Bring a salad to pass - tossed salad, potato, coleslaw,
pasta, jello, etc. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Stay for simple
games and fellowship after dinner if you want. Please sign up at the
Women’s Ministry Counter. Questions, see Ginny Pete or Marge
Jimmerson.
MEN AND WOMEN, A SUMMER GOLF LEAGUE FORMING
Are you interested in playing golf this summer in a church golf-league? We
are checking to see what interest we have in this. If you are interested in
playing, sign up on the sign-up sheet located at the Welcome Center. The
league would be on Tuesday evenings starting at 5:00 p.m. We would be
playing at Pigeon Creek Golf Course and the cost would be $14.00 a week
to walk, $6.00 for a cart (Total of $20.00 per week with a cart). The
league would begin May 5th and run for 16 weeks every Tuesday evening.
What better place to enjoy the summer heat and warm weather than on
the golf course with friends! Invite a neighbor to be a part of this summer
fun and sign up today. If you have any questions contact Doug Dibkey at
616-403-8788.
Information For Your First
Time At Parkside Bible…
WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY!
PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW, TEAR
IT OFF AND TAKE IT TO THE WELCOME CENTER
LOCATED IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL TO RECEIVE
YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET OR PUT IT IN THE
OFFERING PLATE TODAY.
Date: _____________________
Name(s) ______________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
______________________________________
City/State/Zip ___________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________
Check if this is your first visit to Parkside
I/We have been attending since: ____________________
Did someone invite you to Parkside? Yes No
Guest of: ______________________________________
Circle all ages or grades for you and your family attending:
Preschool: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Children: K 1 2 3 4 5 6
High School 7 8 9 10 11 12
Adults: College-Age/Young Adult 25-35
36-50 51-65 66+
New to the Area? Yes No
I would like information about the following:
General Church Information Nursery Care
Men’s Ministries Women’s Ministries
Youth Ministries Music Ministries
Volunteer Opportunities
How to become a Christian
Request call or visit from Pastor
Would you like us to pray for you in any special way?
List prayer requests on back of this tear-off.
BIRTHDAYS
3/8 Deb Pierce
3/10 Carolyn Tummel
3/12 Al Walters, Tam Gilligan, Doug Forbes
3/13 Cindi Arendsen
ANNIVERSARIES
3/8 Ryan & Sally Vander Haar
3/8 Harold & Lisa Kimbel
Tonight 5:00 pm Bible Instruction Group (Senior High B.I.G.)
Tonight 6:30 pm Sr. High Youth Group
Tues. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the church - All ages and all skill levels welcome!
Wed. 6:00 pm Pioneer Clubs “Missions” Family Dinner Night
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs for age 4 & in pre-school through 5th grade
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group for grades 6-8
Wed. 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Study
March 15 9:30 am Sunday School-All ages
March 15 6:00 pm Ladies Evening Bible Study with Kathy Molenkamp
March 16 7:00 pm Board Meeting
March 17 7:00 pm Women’s Board Meeting
March 20 5:30 pm Ladies Dinner & Game Night - Salad Bar Potluck at PBC
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Ushers: Vaughn VandenBrink, Al Walters, Russ Hoek, Larry Rees Sub: Paul Wolters
Before Church Greeters: Paul and Lois Ash
After Church Greeters: Jim DeFrell and Todd Crook
Welcome Center: Bryan and Linda Booker Library: Angie Rees
Sunday School Nursery (9:30 am) Deb Pierce
Infant Nursery (10:45 am Birth-Age 2): Barb Koning, Grace Duwe, Sophie Riemersma
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K) Lynn, Brooke & Anna Van Kampen
Financial Team: Kevin Mason, Andrew Zandstra, Scott Miles, Jay Riemersma
Prayer Partners: Vaughn VandenBrink, Barry Dekker, Paul Wolters
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Vaughn VandenBrink, Al Walters, Russ Hoek, Larry Rees Sub: Paul Wolters
Before Church Greeter: Tom & Janet Lesher
After Church Greeters: Eloy Ramos & Kevin Mason
Welcome Center: Barry & Lisa Dekker Library: Fay Griffin
Sunday School Nursery (9:30 am) Sally Taylor
Infant Nursery: (10:45 am Birth-Age 2): Lynn & Anna Van Kampen, Kenzie Koning
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K) Cindi, Kirby, & Kinsey Arendsen
Financial Team: Mike Cooke, Todd Crook, Barry Dekker, Daniel Furbush
Prayer Partners: Dennis Klemm, Scott Miles, Kurt Postma
Caring and Sharing

3. SERMON NOTES - 3/8/15
Sermon Series: The Centrality of
Christ
“Let Me Introduce You to Colossians”
Colossians 1:1-2
Heliocentricism—Helios=Sun, Ken-
tron=Center
Summer Challenge: _________ the
book of Colossians by Labor Day
(Sept 7, 2015).
Book Background:
Written to combat False Doctrine:
1. A philosophy that threatened the
church in their _________ (2:8).
2. A teaching that led towards
________ (2:11,14,16,17).
3. Worshipping ____________
______ in the creation world and
the whole process of salvation
(2:15,18,19).
4. Teaching that the body is ______
and must be treated as an enemy
(2:20-23). Early form of Gnosti-
cism.
5. The advocates of this system
claimed to be _______________
teachers (2:3-10).
Col. 1:1-2
5 Life Principles
1. Christ ________ us from the
________ _____.
2. Christ has _________ over us by
His written Word.
3. Christ calls us to ________ to-
gether.
4. Christ accepts us as _________.
5. Christ is our ________ &
________.
Total Due $________________
Description Price Quantity
Lilies—6” pot with 5+ blooms $8.00
Lilies—8” pot with 10+ blooms $16.00
Tulips—6” pot
$8.00
Daffodils—6” pot with 6+ blooms $8.00
Please choose
a color
All pots include a gold foil pot cover.
Pink Yellow
Lavender Bi-color
Name ________________________ Phone _____________
In Memory of ____________________________________
In Honor of _______________________________________
Paid: CASH or CHECK
Make check payable to Parkside Bible Church
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