1. EMPTY
March 31 2013
PROMISES
March 31, 2013 10:45 a.m.
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
Easter Series-The Cross and The Crown
SERMON NOTES “Empty Promises”
The truth of the matter is, while the world is full of empty
Assorted Scripture
promises, God never made a promise that was too good to be
true. Instead of promises full of emptiness, on Easter, He
gave us emptiness that is full of promise.
#
1 The Empty __________. 14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
Because It was empty, we have the promise of parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
______________________ ________________________!
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
#
2 The Empty __________. Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
Because It was empty, we have the promise of
MINISTRY TEAM:
______________________ _______________________!
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
#
3 The Empty _______ ________. Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Rick Taylor - 335-9046
Because They were empty, we have the promise of a
Deacon of the Week: Barry Dekker - 786-3296
_______________________ ________________________!

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
Jay Riemersma Mike Ten Harmsel Marty & Cheryl DeHaan (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Paul Ash Mark Leidy Eloy & Patty Ramos (Welcome Center)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Sub: Matt Van Order
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. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your (9:30 am) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship No Sunday School Joe & Kara Taylor
Caleb Kimbel
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Sarah Ten Harmsel
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING.
Joel Tooke
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Diane Cartwright, Phyllis Mars
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
Rick Taylor-Elder No Prayer partners due to Easter
A.J. Van Kampen-Deacon
Brian Hodgson
Rex DeBoer
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up USHERS GREETERS
Dennis Klemm Paul Wolters Tim & Phyllis Mars (Front Door)
Tonight 6:30 pm NO Sr. High Youth Group April 7 9:30 am Sunday School
Russ Hoek Greg Teusink Ryan & Sally VanderHaar (Welcome Center)
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runner’s/Walkers Club April 7 10:15 am Fellowship Coffee
Sub: Claudio Burgos
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group April 9 6:30 pm Women’s Board Meeting
Wed. 6:30 pm NO Jr. High Youth Group April 9 7:00 pm Women’s Coordinator Meeting
Thurs. 3:00 pm NO Open Gym for Youth April 11 3:00 Youth Gym NURSERY
Fri. 9:15 am Circle of Moms - CPR April 11 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out
Fri. 6:30 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals) April 14 5:00 pm Child Protection Seminar SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 am) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
April 21 5:00 pm Pastor’s Connection Class
Anti Fogerty Diane Cartwright, Phyllis Mars
Olivia Lesher, Becky Taylor
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
4/3 Al Anderson Cassandra Tooke Linn Bradfield
4/5 Marty DeHaan Regan Zandstra, Samantha Fishell
4/5 Jon Van Dyke
4/5 Greg Teusink FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
4/6 Rachel Schultz 3/31 Rick & Sandie Schultz Jay Riemersma-Elder Bryan Booker
Barry Dekker-Deacon Mike Cooke
4/2 Steve & Deb Pierce Eloy Ramos Dirk Bronsink
Dale Bronsink John Tooke

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for a speedy recovery for Becky Taylor who had outpatient
upcoming events!
surgery last Wednesday.
t Pray for healing and a correct diagnosis for Fay Griffin who had PARKSIDE RUNNERS/WALKERS Get in shape with the Parkside
a CT scan last Thursday due to severe back and side pain. Runners/Walkers! The group meets in front of Knickerbocher Theater
t Pray for peace, clarity of mind and God’s guidance for Janet Lesher’s sister, on 8th street every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. For more info,
contact Tony Van Houten at 616-218-0205.
Sherri and her husband Kirk as they make difficult decisions regarding their
daughter, Lea Mulder, 25, who is fighting cancer. Pray for a miraculous healing
MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING GATHERING THIS WEEK
for Lea. Join the men’s morning group this Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at
t Pray for comfort for Sara Bronsink and family as Gordon Haverdink, her the church. Come when you can...leave when you must. Enjoy
grandpa, passed away on March 22. devotions, fellowship and a great cup of coffee!
t Pray for safe travels, finances and God’s will for Adrian & Sharon Van Houten
as they have again begun a very aggressive traveling ministry. CIRCLE OF MOMS Moms of all ages are invited to Circle of
Moms this Friday, April 5, from 9:15-11:15 a.m. in the board
room at the church. Come and learn the basics of CPR. You
Continued Prayer Requests: will not be getting certified and there is NO CHARGE for the
class. Sitters will be provided. Contact Ashley Travis if you
t For safety and no complications for our expectant church ladies: have questions.
Hannah Hodgson, Janay Bean. and Cassie Kamphuis.
t For continued healing for all who have had recent surgeries and illnesses 3G’s (God’s Gifted Gals) 3 G’s is hosting “Walking Tacos”
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, and this Friday, April 5, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the church.
Nelvie VanKampen; All you need to bring is your project to work on and your own
t For all marriages in the church - that those that are strained may be restored; drink. Everything else will be provided including coffee. If
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise choices; you have questions, see Kari DeBoer or Laurie Hoek.
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. LADIES EVENING OUT Back by popular demand, there
will be an evening of making LEO’s “famous” bird feeders
on Thursday, April 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Church Families of the Week: The cost will be $3.00 and quantities are limited. A sam-
ple of the bird feeder is located on the Women’s Ministry
♥ Ken & Dottie Kruis, Kayleigh, and John ♥ Nancy Kuiken Counter. RSVP today so supplies can be purchased. If
♥ Terry & Kim Kuiken and Josh ♥ Don & Gwen Lawton you have questions... talk to Lisa Dekker, Pam DeBoer,
♥ Mark Leidy ♥ Ken & Connie Lentz and Sommer Sabrina Preikszas or Lisa Kimbel.
♥ Tom & Janet Lesher, Olivia and Lucas ♥ Chad Lippincott
TRUE COUCH TO 5K CLASS Are you interested in participat-
ing the the Bolivian Mission Trip 5K Fun Run/Walk fundraiser in
GGF Sister Church of the Week: June? Do you need to start getting in shape? If you are new to
running or want to renew your running, there will be a “True
† Berean Church in Muskegon - Pastor Craig Apel Couch to 5K Class” starting Thursday, April 11 between 6:00
and 7:00 p.m. - depending on what works best for the group.
The class will take place at the church in the parking lot to begin
Missionaries of the Week: with. For more information or to sign up, please contact Tony
Van Houten at 616-218-0205 or email tfob1961@gmail.com.
♦ Tim & Debbe Meier, Missionaries in Zambia YOU CAN DO IT!
Grace Church of Zambia, P. O. Box 80236
Kabwe, Zambia Email: fivemcompany@gmail.com

4. OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN’S CONNECTION The GBC Women’s Connection invites you to order an “Exam-time Survival
Kit” for a student at Grace Bible College. We will pack a bag full of snacks and deliver the bag to the
student of your choice to get them through their final exams. Let a student know how much you care
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP by ordering one for a student today! All orders are due to GBC by this Friday, April 5. Order forms are
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 available at the Women’s Ministry Counter.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
BARNABAS GIRLS LOCK-IN Barnabas Ministries is looking for Christian women who are willing to
volunteer or make donations for their 8th annual Girls Lock-in event on April 12th-13th. There are many
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: different ways for you to get involved. Please contact CJ at cjbender@barnabasmin.org for more details.
SHIPSHEWANA TRIP Happy Town Christian Travelers and Mobile Ministries Solutions present a
Jr. High Youth Group: Shipshewana Brown Bag Tour on Tuesday, April 23. The cost is $67 per person plus bring a school
There is no youth group this Wednesday due to Spring Break. supply to be donated to the Amish School. You will travel by motor coach, leaving from Christ Memorial
Church at 7:30 a.m. and returning to Holland at 8:00 p.m. Pick up a flyer at the Women’s Ministry
Counter or talk to Gwen Lawton for more details.
Spring Retreat 4/19 - 4/21 at Splash Universe at Shipshewana. The cost is $54.
The final deadline to sign up is 4/14. Brochures and signup sheets are available LPC CLIENT ADVOCATES NEEDED Lakeshore Pregnancy Center is offering a training session in May
for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer client advocate. Call 396-5840 Ext. 33 for details.
at the Youth Counter.
GGF FAMILY BIBLE CONFERENCE Save the date...July 17-20 for Grace Gospel Fellowship’s 70th
Annual Conference held at Rush Creek Bible Church in Byron Center. Enjoy inspirational speakers,
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: service projects, workshops, Bible studies and great Christian fellowship. For the teens, there will be
“Ignite 2013 Radically Practicing Grace.” Pick up a brochure at the Growth & Outreach Counter.
There is no Youth Group tonight due to Easter.
Next Sunday we will begin a 3-week study on “Peer Pressure”
taught by Claudio Burgos.
SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Softball season is just around the corner! We usually have a
April 3 Craig’s Cruisers - 4:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes unlimited co-ed team but there may not be enough interest among the
activities and pizza ladies this year. If that’s the case, we are considering doing
April 4 Visit to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Lunch will be provided. just a men’s team. Co-ed games are still on Friday nights but the men’s
If you are interested in visiting Moody, please let Pastor Matt know league would be on Monday evenings at the South Olive field, 120th &
as soon as possible as spots are limited Port Sheldon Road. The cost would be around $20 per player and $12
for a shirt. Games run from May to August. We are also looking for a
coach for the men. Please indicate below if you are interested in either
ALL YOUTH: league, tear the bottom off and put it in the offering plate today.
Questions... call or email Katie Ludlow (Katie.ludlow@yahoo.com
THERE WILL BE NO “OPEN GYM” FOR JR. & SR. HIGH YOUTH
or 994-3216)
THIS THURSDAY. IT WILL RESUME ON APRIL 11 FROM 3-5 PM!
---------------------------------------------
YES I AM INTERESTED IN BEING ON A:
_______ Co-ed team _______ Men’s team
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST… YES I AM INTERESTED IN COACHING A MEN’S TEAM ______
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.)
One half of all proceeds from food and drink purchases go to our monthly mission NAME: _____________________ PHONE: ____________
cause which for March is Bibles for Peru. The drink of the month is Café Mocha. EMAIL: _________________________________________

5. “1000 KIDS FOR FELLOWSHIP COFFEE NEXT SUNDAY!
CHRIST” CONGO Join us next Sunday in the Family Life Center at
OUTREACH 10:15 a.m. and enjoy coffee and baked goods while
you visit with your church friends! The following ladies
Nine men had a vision of reaching 1,000 are scheduled to bring goodies that morning. Thanks to
students for Christ each year in the 292
each of you for blessing our church family!
schools administrated by the Grace Churches
in Congo. This is the 5th year of presenting
Christ in the schools, having chapels and Mary Walters Katy DeJong Deb DeJonge
viable religion classes to give the students a Christian perspective and providing Lisa Dekker Lila Diemer MaryAnn Dykstra
discipleship classes for those who are saved. In the past 4 years, over 9,000 Kit Fishell Angi Fogerty Jean Foulkes
students have accepted Christ as their Savior through these ministries.
Linda Furbush
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Commit to pray for this outreach by completing a card
at the table in the Fellowship Hall and receive a colorful wristband (the colors It is also Nametag Sunday so please wear your nametag located on the
of the Congo flag) as a reminder of your commitment. We ask that everyone who tables in front of the Welcome Center. If you don’t have a nametag and
is willing to pray complete a card. (Parents: you can help your children fill out the
card!) Wear the wristband or put it in a place that will remind you to pray for the
are a regular at Parkside, please make one but also sign up for one so
1000 Kids for Christ outreach such as on a door knob, on your night stand, in your it will be available the 1st Sunday of each month.
car, on a lamp switch, on the refrigerator, etc. THANK YOU!
If you would be willing to donate soda cans Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
and bottles to help out the Bolivia Mission Team, The Gospel of John - open to all
please drop them off at the church office or give Beth Moore’s Stepping Up...A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent -
them to Pastor Matt. Thank you! for the ladies
Make Sunday School a part of your life!
CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 (for adults age 18 and up)
If you currently minister to our children or would like to help in
this area and have never attended our Child Protection Seminar,
there will be a class held at the church on Sunday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m.
Completing this course is required, for the safety of our children and
our church, of anyone who helps with our children's ministry (VBS, Our Bolivia Mission Team continues to raise funds for their
Nursery,Youth Group, Sunday School, Pioneer Clubs, Jr. & Children’s upcoming trip. If you or someone you know, are looking for
Church, etc.) The class will include an interview with the computer services, please contact Claudio Burgos. The Bolivia Team is offering
Christian Education Committee. If you have questions, computer repairs, upgrades, home network setup, virus removal, etc. for a donation
please see Pastor Matt. in order to raise funds for their Bolivia mission trip. You can either email Claudio
at burgos.claudio@gmail.com or call him at 616-283-6098. Leave a message if he
PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COUNTER! does not answer. All funds collected from this work will be donated to the 2013
Bolivia Mission Trip.

6. 2013 Golf League at
Macatawa Legends Pastor’s Connection Class
Tuesdays How do you get connected –
to God, with others, at Parkside?
May 7 - August 27
Here’s your opportunity to begin the journey of finding your way in the life of our
church. Our Pastor’s Connection Class allows you the opportunity to catch a
It’s time for GOLF! You’re invited to join our 9-hole league for men on Tuesday glimpse of Parkside’s vision to impact people for Jesus Christ as we serve our
evenings. The league will have a 5:30 p.m. starting time and May 7th will be community, encouraging personal spiritual growth in an atmosphere of grace,
forgiveness and acceptance.
the first evening of play. .
Our unique “Dinner with A Purpose” will meet with Senior Pastor Rob Renberg
2-man teams will compete against another team each week with a 27 point on Sunday, April 21 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for an informative time of learning
scoring system that uses both match and stroke play to determine points. Each about PBC. Pastor Rob will be sharing the core values and mission driven focus that
player will have internet access to league and personal statistics. League will be provide the foundation for our ministry. This “Dinner with a Purpose” provides a
held for 16 weeks (No golf on July 4 week). The last week of the season will be place to connect with others on our spiritual journey, and will show you how you
a playoff with the 1st and 2nd half winners and a fun scramble with the others. make a difference and the community that comes through journeying together.
A closing banquet is also planned for the league with recognitions for various We will be looking at our vision and mission and the biblical
categories of play. convictions that define us and make Parkside the special place
that it is! Our Pastor’s Connection Class is the pre-requisite
League Benefits for membership, but many also participate as an information
 Use of golf course before start of league, only paying a cart fee gathering starting point as well. Nursery will be provided if
($8 for 9 holes, $15 for 18 holes). needed (and children’s meal!) Please RSVP with the tear
off slip below so that we know how many people to plan for.
 Member for the day of the league (Tuesday) all through the season
(again, only paying for a cart). Please Note: All players are required P.S. You don’t have to become a member if you attend this class! If you just want to
to wear a collared shirt. Denim is not permitted.
know more about Parkside Bible Church, feel free to be a part of this informative
time of fellowship and learning! RSVP and just come!
 Pro shop and green fee discounts. Internet based scoring.
P.S.S. If you have already attended a Pastor’s Class in the past, you have fulfilled
 Fun events & prizes each week as well as at end of the season. the “meeting” requirement for membership and don’t have to attend again (unless
 League Cost - $280 for golf, $130 for cart = $410 you’d like a free dinner!). Check the box below and we’ll get you the information
needed.
You can walk if desired. (payment options – Pay in full at start of league
or 2 installments, 1st on May 7 & the 2nd due July 9).
Tear off and place in offering plate
Golf League Team Sign Up ___YES! I/We would like to attend the “Dinner with a Purpose” Pastor’s Connection
(individuals will be matched up with another golfer) Class on Sunday, April 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Player 1 Player 2 ____YES! I/We have already attended the Pastor’s Class and would like to become
members at this time. Please contact me/us with the necessary information.
Name_______________________ Name___________________________
Name(s) _____________________________________
Phone #_____________________ Phone #_________________________
 We will need nursery and/or children’s care.
E-mail______________________ E- mail _________________________
Children & Ages: _________________________________
(For more information call the office at 399-4410 or contact Greg Teusink
at gteusink@yahoo.com or Pastor Rob at pastorrob@parksidebiblechurch.com) ________________________________________________

7. Thank you to all who purchased spring flowers to Congratulations to:
help decorate our Worship Center today! Keith & Jill Welch on the birth of their 2nd set of twin
Please pick up your flowers after the service this morning. daughters on March 22. Jordyn and Paityn join their
sisters Brielle and Alexia at home.
GIVEN BY
Kay Agal in memory of Ruth Easterday
Sue & Carrie Brisboe in memory of Corrine Petersen
Brenda Brown in memory of Brian & Grace Brown
Pam DeBoer in honor of Kari & Kelly DeBoer
Diane Gott in memory of James & Pauline Sell
Fay Griffin in memory of Harold Griffin
Russ & Laurie Hoek in memory of Nellie & Henry Hoek
and Robert Tromp
Lee Hulett in memory of Don Hulett and
Al & Blanche Lamberts
Shirley Jacobs in memory of Agnes Peters & Bev Benke
Marge Jimmerson in memory of her parents, sister and brother
Nancy Kuiken in memory of Roger Kuiken
Patty Ramos in memory of Ellen Schmidt and in honor of
Roger & Sandy VanDePol
Ray Reidsma in memory of Kay Reidsma
6/17 - 6/21 9:15 a.m.-Noon
Melva Russcher in honor of Alvin Huyser, WW2 Vet
We have most of the returning VBS staff signed up and several new
Sally Taylor & Katy DeJong in memory of Richard Brink staff joining. PTL and thank you!!! But we still need more staff -
Kathy Trantham in memory of Jerry Trantham especially in the craft department, group guides, registration helpers
on Monday and Friday, Bolivia Mission Team Project, prayer and tech
Amanda Zandstra in memory of William Sharpe McCombs team. We would also like to find someone who can burn VBS
music CD’s for kids and staff ASAP.
Visit the VBS table in the fellowship hall for more information.
Please contact Ria or Scott at rianieboer@gmail.com if you have
questions.