1. SERMON NOTES
April 7, 2013
10:45 a.m.
“God’s Masterpiece” Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
Pastor Rob Renberg
April 7, 2013 Ephesians 2:10 “God’s Masterpiece”
Ephesians 2:10
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
MINISTRY TEAM:
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (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: Jay Riemersma - 616-217-6630
Deacon of the Week: A.J. Van Kampen - 616-886-4876
2. Information For Your First Time At ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Parkside Bible…
USHERS GREETERS
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME Dennis Klemm Paul Wolters Tim & Phyllis Mars (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Russ Hoek Greg Teusink Ryan & Sally VanderHaar (Welcome Center)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Sub: Claudio Burgos
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)
Angi Fogerty Diane Cartwright, Phyllis Mars
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship
Becky Taylor
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing
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) Linn Bradfield
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Cassandra Tooke
Regan Zandstra
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
Jay Riemersma-Elder Bryan Booker
Barry Dekker-Deacon Mike Cooke
Eloy Ramos Dirk Bronsink
Dale Bronsink John Tooke
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
Tonight 6:30 pm Sr. High Youth Group April 14 9:30 am Sunday School USHERS GREETERS
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runner’s/Walkers Club April 14 5:00 pm Child Protection Seminar Dennis Klemm Paul Wolters Don & Gwen Lawton (Front Door)
Tues. 6:30 pm Women’s Board Meeting April 15 7:00 pm Board Meeting Russ Hoek Greg Teusink Vaughn & Dawn VandenBrink (Welcome Center)
Tues. 7:00 pm Women’s Coordinator Meeting April 19 5:30 pm B.R.I.D.G.E. at Turk’s Sub: Claudio Burgos
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group April 21 5:00 pm Pastor’s Connection Class
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group April 27 8:00 am Bolivia Team Pancake Breakfast
NURSERY
Thurs. 3:00 pm Open Gym for Youth April 27 5:00 pm Young Couples Game Night
Thurs. 6:00 pm Couch to 5K Class May 7 5:20 pm Start of PBC Golf League SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 am) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out May 12 11:00 am Baby & Child Dedication Amy Renberg Amy, Olivia & Alex Cooke
Fri. 5:30 pm Benefit Dinner for Bri Payne May 14 6:30 pm Women’s Board Meeting
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Fay Griffin
4/7 Aubree Bronsink Katie & Brittney DeJong
4/8 Tom Lesher Sally & Becky Taylor
4/9 Kyle Taylor
4/10 Olivia Cooke FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
4/8 Dirk & Sara Bronsink
4/10 Lauren Coppersmith Ryan Vander Haar-Elder Dale Bronsink
4/11 Bob & Annette Stone John Preikszas-Deacon Pete Jimmerson
4/11 Christian Arendsen
4/11 Don & Bev Brookhouse Vaughn VandenBrink Brian Hodgson
Dirk Bronsink
3. New Prayer Requests: upcoming events!
t Pray for a correct diagnosis for Al Jacobs who is in the hospital as
of this writing. PARKSIDE RUNNERS/WALKERS Get in shape with the Parkside
t Pray for a correct diagnosis for Fay Griffin who has been dealing Runners/Walkers! Since the snow is finally gone, the group will
with severe back pain for weeks. be moving from downtown back to Mt. Pisgah and will be meeting
t Pray for Dave Timmer who will have an MRI at U of M on Tuesday to help in every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact
Tony Van Houten at 616-218-0205.
determining a treatment plan as the melanoma has returned in several places.
t Pray for healing for Ade Van Houten who is in the emergeny room in Lincoln,
MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING GATHERING THIS WEEK
Nebraska at this time and is very sick with dizziness and is unable to walk. Join the men’s morning group this Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at
t Pray for comfort for Mike TenHarmsel, his mom and the family as Mike’s step the church. Come when you can...leave when you must. Enjoy
father passed away on April 1. devotions, fellowship and a great cup of coffee!
t PTL that Mary Walters mom who was in the hospital last week with pneumonia
was released on Thursday to go to Freedom Inn. LADIES EVENING OUT If you signed up for LEO this
Thursday, plan to be at the church at 6:30 p.m. for a fun
evening of making LEO’s “famous” bird feeders. The cost
Continued Prayer Requests: is $3.00. A sample of the bird feeder is located on the
Women’s Ministry Counter. Questions... talk to Lisa Dekker.
t For continued healing for all who have had recent surgeries and illnesses
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, and TRUE COUCH TO 5K CLASS Are you interested in participating
Nelvie VanKampen; the the Bolivian Mission Trip 5K Fun Run/Walk fundraiser in
t For all marriages in the church - that those that are strained may be restored; June? Do you need to start getting in shape? If you are new to
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise choices; running or want to renew your running, there will be a “True
t For the unsaved - that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior and for Couch to 5K Class” starting this Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m.
those who have been saved recently that God will show Himself in their lives; The class will take place at the church in the parking lot to begin
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. with. For more information or to sign up, please contact Tony
Van Houten at 616-218-0205 or email tfob1961@gmail.com.
YOUNG COUPLES GAME NIGHT Parkside Young Couples
Church Families of the Week: will be holding a board game night at the church on Saturday,
April 27 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bring $5 per family for pizza and
♥ Jerry & Katie Ludlow ♥ Laurie Luke ♥ Candy Lynch your favorite board game. Pop will be provided. Your children
♥ Jeff Lynch, Elizabeth and Olivia ♥ Tim & Phyllis Mars are invited to this event as there will be board games for the kids as well.
♥ Kevin & Marcia Mason, Michael, Paige, Hailey and Kyle ♥ Scott Miles Please RSVP by emailing Cassandra at cassandra.tooke@gmail.com.
CHILD & BABY DEDICATION There will be a baby and child
GGF Sister Church of the Week: dedication at the church on Mother’s Day, May 12. If you have
someone to be dedicated, please complete a Dedication Form
† Croton Community Church in Newaygo - Pastor Dwight Reed located on the Children’s Ministry Counter and turn it in to the
church office.
Missionaries of the Week: GOLF LEAGUE AT MACATAWA LEGENDS If you
intended to but haven’t yet signed up for the church golf
♦ Joel & Darcy Molina, Missionaries in Zambia
league on Tuesday evenings at 5:20 p.m. at Macatawa
Grace Church of Zambia, P. O. Box 80236 Legends, please see Pastor Rob or Greg Teusink today.
Kabwe, Zambia Email: joeldarcym@juno.com This is a nine hole men’s league with two-person teams.
The league will begin on May 7 and end on Aug. 27.
4. OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
BARNABAS CHALLENGE GOLF OUTING Join other Barnabas supporters at Clearbrook Golf Club on
April 20th for some friendly competition to support the outreach of Barnabas Ministries. Participate by
playing or by becoming a sponsor. Visit the events page at www.barnabasmin.org or contact Emily at
emily@barnabasmin.org for registration information.
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
SHIPSHEWANA TRIP Happy Town Christian Travelers and Mobile Ministries Solutions present a
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Shipshewana Brown Bag Tour on Tuesday, April 23. The cost is $67 per person plus bring a school
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
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: Counter or talk to Gwen Lawton for more details.
LPC CLIENT ADVOCATES NEEDED Lakeshore Pregnancy Center is offering a training session in
Jr. High Youth Group on Wednesday: May for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer client advocate. Call 396-5840 Ext. 33 for details.
Join us on Wednesday as we begin a new series “Paul’s Changed Life”
which will be taught by Kurt Postma this week. LPC WALK FOR LIFE Right to Life of Holland Area will hold its 29th annual Walk for Life/5K Run on
GAMES & FOOD! Saturday, April 20 at Lawrence Street Park in Zeeland. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk/
run starts at 10:00. For more details, call 396-1037 or go to www.rtlofholland.org. You can also pick up
a registration form at the Growth & Outreach Counter.
Spring Retreat 4/19 - 4/21 at Splash Universe at Shipshewana. The cost is
$54. The final deadline to sign up is Wednesday. Brochures and signup sheets are PLANNING WORKSHOP On Tuesday, April 16 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Grace Bible College located at
available at the Youth Counter. 1011 Aldon St. SW in Wyoming will be hosting a free Planning Workshop. Must-know information will
be provided to help you make decisions about your retirement and estate plan. Topics covered include
Medicare, long term care, estate laws, tax updates, and charitable gifting. Coffee & dessert will be
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: served. Please RSVP to 616-261-8573.
Sr. High Youth Group tonight : BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER FOR BRI PAYNE
We will begin a 3-week study on “Peer Pressure” taught by Claudio Burgos.
GAMES & FOOD! West Ottawa High School senior who was severely injured on 2/12
after her car was hit broadside at Riley & 136th in Holland
ALL YOUTH: EVENT HELD AT PARKSIDE BIBLE CHURCH
LOOKING AHEAD….On Saturday, April 27, all youth are invited to “PURE 13,”
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
a purity event held at the Northside Boys & Girls Club on Riley with special speaker 5:30-9:00 P.M. $10 PER PERSON
Caleb Befus and worship led by Tommy Bailey of Nashville, TN. More details later!
Parkside has opened its doors to help the Payne family with
“OPEN GYM” FOR JR. & SR. HIGH YOUTH WILL RESUME medical bills. Bri is still at Spectrum Health in the Neuro Center
THIS THURSDAY. SPEND SOME TIME WITH FRIENDS AND where she has to relearn all life skills (sitting up, walking, talking,
GET SOME EXERCISE FROM 3-5 PM EVERY THURSDAY! reading, holding a pencil, eating, etc.)
Annette Stone is overseeing the event at the church and can use more
volunteers to help on Friday night. Also there will be a bake sale and
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM a silent auction. If you can help out in any way, please talk to Annette
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST… at the table in the Fellowship Area outside the church office.
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.)
Prayer is greatly appreciated for a successful event and for
One half of all proceeds from food and drink purchases go to our
monthly mission cause. Bri’s full recovery.
5. ROGER KUIKEN MEMORIAL CLASSIC CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
The Roger Kuiken Memorial Classic Golf SUNDAY, APRIL 14 (for adults age 18 and up)
Scramble, will be held on Saturday, If you currently minister to our children or would like to help in
May 18 at The Meadows at Grand Valley 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.
University starting at 1:30 p.m. For $59 Completing this course is required, for the safety of our children and
per person, you will receive 18 holes of our church, of anyone who helps with our children's ministry (VBS, Nursery,
golf with a cart, a gift bag, a meal, prizes Youth Group, Sunday School, Pioneer Clubs, Jr. & Children’s Church, etc.)
The class will include an interview with the Christian Education
and great fellowship! The event is open Committee. If you have questions, please see Pastor Matt.
to men and women of all ages! You can
PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CHILDREN’S
sign up alone or make up your own team. MINISTRY COUNTER!
Pick up a registration form at the Youth
Counter. All proceeds will benefit Parkside Mission Trips. If you
have questions, please talk to Pastor Matt.
Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Were you unable to attend church last Sunday and would
like to hear the sermon? Go online and listen! Are you The Gospel of John - open to all
wondering what functions are going on at the church? Go to
Beth Moore’s Stepping Up...A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent -
our website and click on the calendar section. You can also
read our bulletin online and follow us on Twitter! for the ladies
Check it out at:
www.parksidebiblechurch.com Make Sunday School a part of your life!
“1000 KIDS FOR CHRIST”
CONGO OUTREACH
Nine men had a vision of reaching 1,000 students for
Christ each year in the 292 schools administrated by
the Grace Churches in Congo. In the past 4 years,
over 9,000 students have accepted Christ as their
Savior through these ministries. Our Bolivia Mission Team continues to raise funds for their
upcoming trip. If you or someone you know, are looking for
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Commit to pray for this outreach by completing a card computer services, please contact Claudio Burgos. The Bolivia Team is offering
at the table in the Fellowship Hall and receive a colorful wristband (the colors computer repairs, upgrades, home network setup, virus removal, etc. for a
of the Congo flag) as a reminder of your commitment. We ask that everyone who
donation in order to raise funds for their Bolivia mission trip. You can either
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 email Claudio at burgos.claudio@gmail.com or call him at 616-283-6098.
1000 Kids for Christ outreach such as on a door knob, on your night stand, in your Leave a message if he does not answer. All funds collected from this work
car, on a lamp switch, on the refrigerator, etc. THANK YOU! will be donated to the 2013 Bolivia Mission Trip.
6. The Bolivia Mission Team Pastor’s Connection Class
will be hosting a Pancake How do you get connected –
Breakfast on Saturday, to God, with others, at Parkside?
April 27, from 8:00 to Here’s your opportunity to begin the journey of finding your way in the life of our
10:00 a.m. at the church. church. Our Pastor’s Connection Class allows you the opportunity to catch a
glimpse of Parkside’s vision to impact people for Jesus Christ as we serve our
Tickets will go on sale next community, encouraging personal spiritual growth in an atmosphere of grace,
Sunday. Plan to attend this forgiveness and acceptance.
breakfast to help support Our unique “Dinner with A Purpose” will meet with Senior Pastor Rob Renberg
on Sunday, April 21 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for an informative time of learning
the Bolivia Mission Team! about PBC. Pastor Rob will be sharing the core values and mission driven focus that
provide the foundation for our ministry. This “Dinner with a Purpose” provides a
place to connect with others on our spiritual journey, and will show you how you
If you would be willing to donate soda cans make a difference and the community that comes through journeying together.
and bottles to help out the Bolivia Mission Team, We will be looking at our vision and mission and the biblical
please drop them off at the church office or give convictions that define us and make Parkside the special place
them to Pastor Matt. Thank you! that it is! Our Pastor’s Connection Class is the pre-requisite
for membership, but many also participate as an information
gathering starting point as well. Nursery will be provided if
needed (and children’s meal!) Please RSVP with the tear
Be sure to check out the two tables in the off slip below so that we know how many people to plan for.
Fellowship Hall displaying items that have P.S. You don’t have to become a member if you attend this class! If you just want to
know more about Parkside Bible Church, feel free to be a part of this informative
been left at the church to see if any belong time of fellowship and learning! RSVP and just come!
to you or your family! P.S.S. If you have already attended a Pastor’s Class in the past, you have fulfilled
the “meeting” requirement for membership and don’t have to attend again (unless
you’d like a free dinner!). Check the box below and we’ll get you the information
needed.
Tear off and place in offering plate
___YES! I/We would like to attend the “Dinner with a Purpose” Pastor’s Connection
Class on Sunday, April 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
6/17 - 6/21 9:15 a.m.-Noon
____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.
We need just a few more volunteers to help with VBS on
June 17-June 21...especially in the craft department, group Name(s) _____________________________________
guides, registration helpers, Bolivia Mission Team Project,
prayer and tech team. You can pick up additional information We will need nursery and/or children’s care.
at the VBS table in the fellowship hall. Please contact Ria or Children & Ages: _________________________________
Scott at rianieboer@gmail.com if you have questions.
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