Parkside Bible Church bulletin for 5/26/19

1. 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
attendees, family & close friends. (Note: these requests will
also be on our web site and may be announced during our church
service which is broadcast on the internet.)
Keep request confidential - to be shared only with prayer
partners, staff and board.
Your Name: ___________________________
Request: _____________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
PLEASE PRAY
t for comfort and peace for the family and friends of
Nel Kimber, who passed away on 5/22;
t for a miraculous recovery for Neva Mokma who
remains in critical condition at Meijer Heart Center;
t for Shirley Jacobs who is recovering from a broken
elbow and for Bob Holman who is recovering from
extensive back surgery;
t for a speedy recovery for Dan Furbush Sr. who had
successful surgery on 5/22 to remove a mass from his
chest and also remove his thyroid;
t for comfort for Carol Westenbroek and family as her
sister, Sharon, went to be with the Lord on 5/16;
t for healing for Kathy Trantham’s daughter, Alyce,
who had breast cancer surgery on 5/23;
t for Tom & Jean Foulkes who are both suffering with
back pain;
t for Sue Spykerman as she deals with severe knee
pain until she can have knee replacement on June 11;
t for strength and hope for Ken Kruis and Josh Follett’s
father, Rodney, who are both receiving cancer
treatments;
t for our homebound including: Al & Ginny Tennant and
Ray Reidsma;
t for our Prayer Families of the week: Steve & Jan
Van Dyke, Ben, Jana & Nathan Van Enk, Ade & Sharon
Van Houten, Tony & Deb Van Houten, Duane, Lynn,
Brooke & Anna Van Kampen, Jeremy, Jennifer, Jaylynn
& Josie Vanderbilt;
t for our CGF sister church: Grace Bible Church in
Newaygo, Pastor David Simmer;
t for missionaries Alex & Deltha Gulart serving with
Grace Ministries International in Paraguay.
Our Worship Center is looped with a t-coil for hearing aids.
PPARKSIDEARKSIDE BBIBLEIBLE MMINISTRYINISTRY TTEAMEAM::
Lead Pastor - Gary Spykerman - 616-990-8431 (parksidegs@sbcglobal.net)
Associate Pastor - Joe Johnson - 616-325-6617 (parksidejoe@att.net)
Worship Arts Director - Allyssa Thompson - 616-295-7508 (parksideallyssa@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Director - Trent Ramos - 616-422-8855 (trentnramos@yahoo.com)
Admin. Assistant - Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Admin. Assistant - Barbara Carlisle - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Buildings & Grounds Upkeep - Rex DeBoer - 616-566-1807 & Dale Bronsink
Elder of the Week - Ryan Vander Haar - 616-772-1869
Deacon of the Week - Bob Boardman - 616-283-3978
Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 616-399-4410
May 26, 2019
10:00 a.m.
“Passionately Pursuing Jesus Christ Within Community”
Parkside Bible Church livestreams our Sunday Morning Worship Services. Please
visit the ‘Parkside Media’ page on our website if you desire additional information.
Pastor Gary Spykerman
Series: Expanding Influence
Sermon: “Being Built Together”
Nehemiah 3:1-32; Ephesians 2:19-22
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group may be over for the school year but there will
be special summer activities scheduled. Events will be
posted on the youth counter.
Is your child attending camp this summer? We know that camp can be an
amazing & sometimes life changing experience but we also know that it can be
very expensive. Did you know that there are scholarships available? If you would
like to send your child to a Christian camp, we, as a Missions Board, would love to
help you with the expense. Please talk to Pastor Joe to fill out the proper form.
NOW AVAILABLE - ELECTRONIC GIVING!
Parkside Bible Church is pleased to announce a more secure and
convenient way to make your regular offerings. Consider automating
your regular donations with our new electronic giving program. We
encourage you to set up a schedule of recurring contributions.
Deacons will be available today in the Prayer Room off of the Fellowship Hall to
answer questions and provide the form to assist you in completing this time-saving
and easy way to support Parkside. All you need is your bank account number and
routing number. If you have questions, please contact Vince Bush at 616-748-0869.
Please look over the church directory pages on the
Tables in the Fellowship Area and make corrections
needed. Initial next to your picture. If you would like a
new family picture, you can provide one to the church
office or sign up on the Picture Form. If you are not listed
in the directory but consider Parkside to be your church
home, please sign up on the New Family Form.
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Justin Beyer-U.S. Air Force-Grandson of Don & Bev Brookhouse
Jacob Coffey-Army National Guard-Grandson of Ade & Sharon Van Houten
Jessica Davenport-U. S. Air Force-Granddaughter of Vonnie Bazan
Kelly DeBoer-Army National Guard-Daughter of Rex & Pam De Boer
Noah Dekker-U.S. Marine Corp-Son of Barry & Lisa Dekker
Colton DeVelasco-Naval Academy-Son of Brent & Norma Jean DeVelasco
Drake Fogerty-U.S. Marine Corp-Son of Angi Fogerty
Dietrich Klemm-U.S. Navy-Son of Dennis & Gwen Klemm
Scott Nieboer-U.S. Army-Son of Jeff & Ria Nieboer
Tim Romin-U.S. Air Force-Son of Paul & Jean Romin
Dan Spykerman-U.S. Air Force-Nephew of Gary & Sue Spykerman
Thank you for your service!

2. SUPER SENIORS The Super Seniors will meet this Wednesday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. in the
Fellowship Area. Special guest Dr. Suzanne McDonald will be speaking on “Dealing Faithfully with
Dementia.” This event is open to all ages! Lunch will follow the program. Please sign up at the
Welcome Center.
THURSDAY EVENINGS “PENTATEUCH STUDY” Join us this Thursday evening from 6:30-
8:00 p.m. for the final Pentateuch Study. This study is for high school and up...for both male and
female. Hope to see you there as we conclude our study of the first 5 Old Testament books of
promises and prophesies. Questions, talk to Pastor Gary.
SUMMER HYMN SINGS Sunday evening Hymn Sings will begin next Sunday, June 2, from 6:00-
7:00 p.m. See the details in the enclosed flyer and invite your friends, neighbors and relatives!
PRAYER EVENING Join us Wednesday, June 5, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. as we pray for the ministries
of Parkside. See the insert in the bulletin today for more details.
GRAD SUNDAY If you are graduating from either High School or College this year, please contact
the church office with the following information: where you’re graduating from and your future plans.
There will be a reception for all our grads on Sunday, June 9, following the service. We would love
to display a framed picture of you for the reception area. Please drop one off to the church office by
next Sunday. Also if you can send an electronic version of your picture along with a baby picture to
parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net, we would like to show it on our screen that Sunday morning.
SUMMER PARENTING CLASS Starting on Sunday, June 9, and continuing every Sunday until the
end of July, we will be offering parenting classes facilitated by Pastor Joe. We will be working through
the new book: “Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles to Radically Change Your Family.” We will meet
immediately after the morning service every week from 11:15-12:30. Lunch will be provided and
childcare will be available. Parents with kids of all ages are welcome!
“UNCHAINED” - YOUNG ADULT/COLLEGE AGE Every other Friday, join a gathering of young
adults and college-age guys and gals for games, fellowship, study and snacks. We’ll be meeting
on Friday, June 14, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Invite your friends! Please email Harold Kimbel at
hdklibertas@gmail.com or give him a call at 616-292-4380 for more info.
BIRTHDAYS
5/26 Mary Walters
5/27 Logan Vander Plow, Don Van Dine
5/28 Hunter Bean, Jamesohn Bader
5/31 Fran Harig
Monday Memorial Day - Church closed
Tuesday 11:30 am Staff/Congregational Prayer
Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group
Wednesday 10:30 am Super Seniors - “Dealing Faithfully with Dementia”
Thursday 6:30 pm Pentateuch Study-open to all
Thursday 8:00 pm Men’s Basketball
Saturday 7:30 am Men’s Breakfast at Russ’ Restaurant Northside
June 2 10:00 am Morning Service
June 2 6:00 pm Hymn Sing at Parkside Begins
June 2 7:30 pm Empty Nesters at the Spykerman’s
June 3 1:00 pm Visitations with Pastor Joe
June 5 6:00 pm Prayer Evening for Ministries
June 9 10:00 am Grad Sunday!
June 9 7:30 pm Kids Camp Meeting for all helpers
June 14 7:00 pm “Unchained” Young Adult/College Age Group
June 16 Father’s Day!
June 17 Noon Widow Luncheon
June 21 5:30 pm Ladies Dinner & Game Night
June 30 4:00 pm Child Protection Class
July 29-August 2 9:30-1:00 pm Kid’s Camp
THE GOSPEL…
Genesis 1:1 - God made everything.
Genesis 1:31 - God made everything
perfectly - No death or suffering.
Genesis 3:17-19 - The punishment
for sin is death. Due to sin, the world
is no longer perfect.
Romans 5:12 - Because our mutual
grandfather, Adam, sinned, we now
sin too.
Romans 3:23 - We need to realize
that all are sinners, including
ourselves.
Romans 10:9 - We must trust in
Jesus Christ as the One who died in
our place, paying the punishment for
our sin on the cross; resurrected in
victory over death.
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are
you saved through faith and not of
yourselves. It is a gift from God, not
of works, lest any man should boast.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WOULD
LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR RELATIONSHIP
WITH GOD, PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR
GARY, PASTOR JOE, OR CALL THE
CHURCH OFFICE.
ANNIVERSARIES
5/30 Randy & Cindi Arendsen
5/31 Jeremy & Jennifer Vanderbilt
6/1 Mike & Amy Cooke
6/1 Karl & Kim Bader
If you are a visitor today - WELCOME!!! Please fill out
a visitor card located in the paper holder in the pew in
front of you and take it to the Welcome Center near
the front door following the service to receive a gift.
We hope to see you again real soon!
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Ushers: Walt Kibby, Bob Boardman, Kurtis Hulst, Doug Dibkey
Before Church Greeters: Burt & Elaine Taylor
After Church Greeters: Ryan Vander Haar, Bob Boardman
Welcome Center: Bob & Annette Stone Library: Sharon DeMaio
Infant Nursery (Birth-Age 2): Lisa & Ashley Kimbel, Samantha Fishell
S.O.U.L. Patrol (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K): Jenn & Claudia Van Dyke
S.M.A.S.H. (Dismissed from Service-Age 1st-5th Grade): Ted & Doris Van Deusen
Prayer Warriors: Bryan Booker, Al Riemersma, Brian Mokma
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Barry, Nick & Luke Dekker, Bob Boardman Sub: Doug Dibkey
Before Church Greeters: Walt & Gayle Kibby
After Church Greeters: Craig Apel, Ted Van Deusen
Welcome Center: Julie Hapke, Ruthann Van Aelst Library: Linn Nanna
Infant Nursery (Birth-Age 2): Kirby Angulo, Kinsey Arendsen, Courtney Cook
S.O.U.L. Patrol (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K): Jenn & Claudia Van Dyke
S.M.A.S.H. (Dismissed from Service-Age 1st-5th Grade): Ted & Doris Van Deusen
Prayer Warriors: Dale Bronsink, Tyler Cook, Vince Bush
TO THOSE WHO COURAGEOUSLY GAVE THEIR
LIVES….TO THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVED
IN THE MILITARY… AND TO THOSE WHO
BRAVELY FIGHT TODAY….THANK YOU!

3. Come join us for a great time of
fellowship and devotion from
God’s Word. Desserts will be
provided. Bring a lawn chair to
have a place around the camp
fire. All Empty Nesters are
welcome! Invite a friend or two!
A CALL TO PRAYER!
Wednesday evening, June 5, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.,
we are calling PARKSIDE BIBLE CHURCH to pray for the
continual work of God’s Spirit here. We are planning to
visit every room in our facility (Worship Center, Adult
Classrooms, Childrens’ Classrooms, Youth Room, Family
Center (Gymnasium), etc. to pray for all the ministries that
happen in that space.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Fireside Gathering
6:30-7:00 p.m. Worship Center
7:00-7:30 p.m. Adult Classrooms
7:30-8:00 p.m. Childrens Classrooms
8:00-8:30 p.m. Youth/Gym Areas
8:30-9:00 p.m. Fireside Gathering
Please plan to be part of this time of
intercession and the seeking of God’s
will as he leads us into tomorrow!
EMPTY NESTERS DESSERT FELLOWSHIP
Date: Sunday Evening, June 2
Place: The Spykerman’s house - back yard fire pit
(3916 Tall Grass East Court, Holland)
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
LOST AND FOUND!
We have many items that have been left
at the church. Please check them out
on the table outside the church office to
see if any of them belong to you!
We now have a Community Bulletin Board thanks to a donation from Rush
Creek! It is located in the hallway next to our Church Family pictures. It is
intended for special community events and opportunities (not personal items
such as kittens for sale, yard sales, etc.) All items to be posted must go through
the church office so bring your event to Judy or Barb for approval.
SUPER SENIORS SUMMER PROGRAM!
This summer, we’ll be learning about the people who knew
Jesus. We’ll take an in-depth look at some disciples, friends, and
family members of our Lord. This will be an exciting topic and
we’re sure to discover how we can follow Jesus today!
The Super Senior summer group will start on Wednesday, June
12, and will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday
throughout the summer.
Lunch following the lesson will be at a local restaurant.
Plan to join us! Questions, talk to Pastor Joe.
SECRET HEART SISTERS!
Don’t forget to let your Sister know that
you are praying for her this month!

4. PARKSIDE BIBLE CHURCH
14461 JAMES STREET
HOLLAND MI 49424
SUMMER HYMN SINGS
June 2 - July 28
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This summer we will be holding hymn sings at the
church from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings.
Plan to join us for a great time of worship with
hymns, devotion and fellowship starting on Sunday,
June 2 and continuing through July 28.
Please invite your friends and family to attend with
you as we gather together to sing those cherished
old hymns!

5. Please complete this form and put it in the
offering plate today.
Name: _________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Email: __________________________________
“KIDS CAMP” IS COMING!
JULY 29 - AUGUST 2 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
For age 4 - 5th grade
AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
We’re hoping and praying for over 100+ kids this year! Because this is a
massive event, we need as much help as we can get. Do you have a
special talent or hobby? Could you lead a 45 minute daily workshop?
Could you help in any of the areas listed below?
Please sign up below and put this sheet in the offering plate today.
Lead a Workshop - Topic: __________________
Lead a Tiny Dancers Group (age 4-3rd Grade): __________________
Lead a jewelry-making class age 4-2nd Grade) ________________
Help with or organize a sport-what sport? ___________
(i.e. baseball, volleyball, kickball, Other)
Help with First Aid ___________ Help in the Nursery ______________
Help to chaperone a group of children based on their age
___________
Help wherever needed ______________
If you have questions, please talk to Pastor Joe!
(Feel free to choose more than one category!)

6. May 26, 2019
Pastor Gary Spykerman
Sermon Series - Expanding Influence
Sermon: Being Built Together
Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32; Ephesians 2:19-22
 Nehemiah 3:1-32
1. 20x a repeated phrase: “______________...”
2. The building project called on __________ -
male, female, young, old, rich and poor.
3. In ____________ the work was done (6:15).
 Ephesians 2:19-22
1. _____________ of the apostles & prophets
2. Jesus Christ is the __________________.
3. The building today - a ________________
_______________.
4. “… _______________________...”