1. July 22, 2012
SERMON NOTES 10:00 a.m.
DR. ROB RENBERG, PASTOR Pastor Rob Renberg
JULY 22, 2012 Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Sermon Series: Pursuing Gold
“For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged Exercise #2 “Bible Study”
sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Hebrews 4:12
3 Truths about the Word of God from Hebrews 4:12:
It is ________________. Greek “zoai” (zoo, zoology)
It is ________________. Greek “energise” (energy, energize) 14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
It is ________________. 616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
4 Foundations about the Word of God from 2 Timothy 3:16-17:
1. ___________________ is God’s Word
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
2. It’s instruction is ______________ and ________________.
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
3. It is _____________________________.
4. It can completely _________________ us for life and ministry.
3 Things to do with the Word of God: MINISTRY TEAM:
1) __________ it. 2) ____________ it. 3) ___________ it. Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
3 Convictions about the Word of God: Music Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
1. Even when I don’t __________________ it, I’ll ________ what God said. Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Daniel Furbush - 335-2660
2. Although it seems ______________, I’ll __________ what God has said. Deacon of the Week: Dirk Bronsink - 616-886-6299
3. While human opinions vary, God’s Word is __________ on every subject.

2. Information For Your First Time At
Parkside Bible… ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE USHERS GREETERS
Kevin Mason Chris Koning Don & Deb DeJonge (Front Door)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. A.J. VanKampen Steve Cormier Al & Ginny Tennant (Welcome Center)
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back. Sub: Keith Welch
2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. INFANT NURSERY
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship Renae VanderHaar
Sabrina & Katie Preikszas
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. Cara & Sophie Riemersma Ginny Tennant
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Kinsey Arendsen
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
Daniel Furbush-Elder
Dirk Bronsink-Deacon
Brian Mokma
Eloy Ramos
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
Today 11:15 am Christian Education Coordinators Mtg. July 29 11:30 am Worship & Special Music Meeting USHERS GREETERS
Today 12:30 pm Softball Practice @ Wendt Park July 31 6:00 pm Jr. High BBQ & Beach Party Jay Riemersma Mark Leidy Chris & Barb Koning (Front Door)
Mon. 5:30 pm Pool Party at Furbush’s Aug. 1 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Jerry Ludlow Don Lawton Ken & Donnette Koester (Welcome Center)
Tues. 7:00 pm Beach Volleyball at Holland State Park Aug. 4 Sr. High BBQ & Beach Party Sub: Rick Bean
Wed. 5:00 pm Parkside Men’s Golf League Aug. 4 9:00 am Every Man’s Battle
Wed. 6:30 pm Social Lights at the Channel Aug. 7 2:30 pm Detroit Tigers/Yankees Baseball Game
Fri. 7:30 pm Church Softball Game @ Bil Mar Field Aug. 14 6:30 pm Women’s Ministry Board Meeting INFANT NURSERY
Fri. 9:30 pm Church Softball Game @ Kraai Field Aug. 14 7:00 pm Women’s Ministry Coordinator’s Mtg. (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Aug. 19 6:00 pm Rally Day at Church! Len & Barb Deroo
Aug. 23 10:00 am Play & Picnic @ Helder Park Holly Renberg
Aug. 23 6:30 pm Women’s Kickoff Event!
Aug. 26 6:00 pm All Church Picnic @ Tunnel Park
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Sarah Ten Harmsel
Lisa & Caleb Kimbel
7/22 Elaina Duwe Sue Brisboe
7/22 Kyle Goar
7/23 Ben Riegler
7/23 Don DeJonge FINANCIAL TEAM
7/22 Seth & Laura Coppersmith Rick Taylor-Elder
7/24 Barb Deroo 7/22 Matt & Christina VanOrder Barry Dekker-Deacon
7/25 Sabrina Preikszas 7/23 Brian & Jane Mokma Vaughn VandenBrink
7/26 Doug Poynter 7/27 Randy & Beth Riegler Mark Hansen
7/27 Paul Russcher 7/28 Rick & Connie Bean
7/27 Dottie Kruis

3. New Prayer Requests:
upcoming events!
“PURSING GOLD” SERMON SERIES Today is #2 of our
t Pray for healing for Rosey Boardman who had new sermon series “Pursuing Gold,” led by Pastor Rob. The
surgery last Friday to remove tissue from her lung. series will help to equip us from God’s Word to “carry the
t Pray for pain control and a speedy recovery for torch” in our Christian lives as we renew our dedication to the
Dave Timmer who had surgery at U of M last pursuit of God in our daily lives. Explore spiritual disciplines
that God uses to form us and prepare us for the spiritual
Thursday to remove all lymph nodes under both arms challenges on the field of competition between darkness and
and a couple more cancer spots from his back. light and the battle between good and evil.
t Pray for Emily Renberg and Denise VanBeek in Tanzania as they prepare for
a Worship Seminar that runs Monday-Friday this week. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR’S MEETING
Following the service today, there will be a Christian
t Praise the Lord!!! Michael Tiffany was told that both the CT Scan and bone
Education Coordinator’s Meeting. If you are part of this
scan from last Thursday came back clear! team, it is very important that you attend!
WORSHIP & SPECIAL MUSIC MEETING! There will be a meeting
Continued Prayer Requests: next Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in the board room for those interested
t For healing for all who have had recent surgeries & illnesses; in helping with Worship or Special Music. If you are willing to share
your gift of singing, playing a musical instrument or your tech skills
t For the homebound: Maureen Cooke, Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp,
by helping out in our Sound Booth, please plan to attend. If you
Kay Everett, Ann Bouman, and Nelvie VanKampen; have questions, contact Chad Lippincott, our Worship Arts Director,
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages; at parksidechad@sbcglobal.net or 251-554-9955.
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior;
t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently; BEACH VOLLEYBALL Come out for exercise and fellowship
every Tuesday evening throughout the summer for beach
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our military volleyball at Holland State Park at 7:00 p.m. All ages and skill
troops and missionaries around the world. levels are invited. Meet in the North parking lot at the State
Park. Questions, contact Cal Heyd or Jerry or Katie Ludlow.
Church Families of the Week: SOCIAL LIGHTS Join the Social Lights and other middle-agers
every Wednesday night at the beach until the end of August.
♥ Shirley Brookhouse ♥ Beth Brown ♥ Mary Carmichael
The group meets by the channel south of the bike racks at Holland
♥ Diane Cartwright ♥ Dave & Margie Caruth, Courtney, Zach and Sam State Park. Come anytime after 6:30 p.m. and stay until sunset.
♥ Mike & Brenda Christian ♥ Maureen Cooke Bring chairs, drink, and a dessert to pass if you like or just come
♥ Mike & Amy Cooke, Olivia, Alex and Aaron for fellowship with other middle-agers of the church.
CHURCH SOFTBALL NEWS There will be ball practice today at
GGF Sister Church of the Week: 12:30 p.m. at Wendt Park. With the playoffs starting on August 3
at Helder Park, all team members are encouraged to show up!
† Grace Community Church in Belmont - Pastor Tim Hall The final two regular-season church ball games will be held this
Friday with the first game being against Graafschap Young Guns
at Bil Mar Field in Zeeland at 7:30 p.m. and the second game against Hope
Missionaries of the Week: Church at Kraai Field in Zeeland at 9:30 p.m. Plan to come out and support
♦ Steve & Barb Sherman, Missionaries to Tanzania our team!
P. O. Box 77, Sumbawanga, Tanzania
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE SPECIAL DATES! Sunday, 8/19,
Email: steve4barb@yahoo.com at 6:00 pm - Rally Day! Thursday, 8/23, at 6:30 pm Women’s Kickoff Event!
Sunday, 8/26, at 6:00 pm - All-Church Picnic at Tunnel Park.

4. FOUND ON CHURCH PROPERTY:
Small black leather money and phone holder found in the
white church van before the Quad Cities Trip
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Silver braided bracelet found in our parking lot last Sunday
before church
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: See Judy to claim either item.
Tuesday, July 31 - 6:00 p.m.
BBQ & Beach Party (Pop Wars!!!) at Tunnel Park
$3.00 covers the food and game supplies
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
8/28 Jr. High Day Trip to Chicago via Amtrak
MARANATHA SUMMER CONCERTS! Do you need a fun activity for a Saturday night this summer?
Plan to attend a concert at Maranatha Bible Conference Center, 4759 Lake Harbor Road in Muskegon.
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: The following concerts are planned: July 28-Robert & Pam Adams and Paul Satre, August 4-Huntley
Brown, August 11-The Webb Family, August 18-Larnelle Harris, August 25-Dave Boyer and Sept. 1-
Nicol Sponberg. Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. Come early, purchase dinner, and get reserved seating.
The Sr. High BBQ & Day at the Lake has been All concerts are free!
changed from next Sunday to August 4.
RIDE FOR RUNAWAYS The 11th Annual Ride for Runaways will take place on Saturday, July 28. On
$3 will cover food & supplies. that day, Barnabas Ministries will team up with dozens of motorcycle enthusiasts to raise awareness and
financial support for homeless, runaway and throwaway youth. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Central
Wesleyan Church. Ride with them, sponsor a rider or donate to this life-changing project. Registration
8/28 - 8/29 Sr. High Overnight to Chicago via Amtrak forms are available on the Growth & Outreach Counter or email lorijo@barnabasmin.org for more
information.
PRECIOUS BABY CONTEST Pick up an application at the Growth & Outreach Counter for the Precious
DETROIT TIGERS VS YANKEES BASEBALL GAME Baby Contest being held during the Hudsonville Fair, August 20-25. Visitors will be voting for your baby
and the baby receiving the most votes will receive a $500 Savings Bond, a family photo package and a
Tuesday, August 7 Step 2 Green Wagon and gift certificate from Gemmen’s. Entries must be received by August 16.
All youth and families are invited but GRACE ADVENTURES WOMEN’S RETREATS “Renew, Restore, Refresh” at one of Grace Adventure’s
Women’s Retreats! Pamper yourself both physically and spiritually at one of these special weekends and
only 30 tickets are available. If you are leave refreshed! Worship, rest, time in God’s Word, great food, and great fellowship are all included in the
interested in attending, please sign up at the weekend package. Choose from September 28-30 or October 5-7 for just $109 (all inclusive.) Jennifer
Shaw, songwriter, worship leader and professor, will be the main speaker in September and Luann Prater,
youth counter TODAY. We’ll be leaving the author and radio host, will be speaking at the October event. Register online at graceadventures.org or
church around 2:30 pm for the 7 pm game. call 231-873-3662. For more information you can go to their website: www.graceadventures.org.
$25 covers your ticket and transportation. FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED! Bethany Christian Services is in dire need of foster families in Ottawa
County for a wide variety of children. Their current homes are full and they are desperately seeking
Plan to bring extra money for food or souvenirs families to meet this great need. If you are over 18, single or married, own or rent, you may be qualified.
Is God calling you to this compassionate ministry? You are invited to an orientation on Mon., August 6
at the park if desired. from 6:00 to 9:00 pm to hear more about the process. Please call 616-396-0623 to sign up or for an
information packet.

5. SOCK DRIVE! In cooperation with Walt Disney
Studios and Hanes, the Holland
Rescue Mission encourages
Family Fun & Fellowship at the Furbush’s
community members to donate new
socks to help local families as part of
Every 4781
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green”
Sock Drive. The drive, inspired by Monday Crestwood
the Disney film slated for an August
night from Avenue
15 release, will be in gear until
September 3. New socks, clean, dry 5:30-9:30 in
and without holes, will go a long
way to provide comfort and care for p.m. Holland
the men, women and children who
are desperate for assistance.
Bring a new pair of socks (or more) Big Fur (Daniel), Linda & Jessica Furbush invite all youth group aged kids
with you to church next Sunday and and their families, along with the youth sponsors, to come to their home for
donate to the North America Sock
Drive! The drop box is located in
fun and fellowship in and around the pool every Monday night through
the Fellowship Area outside the August 27. This is a way to keep the youth connected throughout the summer
church office. and to get to know each other better. It will also give the parents a chance
to get to know each other better.
Bring your swimsuit (youth group rules), towels, and safety floatation device
Chad Lippincott, our new Worship Arts for younger children, good attitudes and a willingness to have fun! If you would
Director, is offering piano lessons for all ages. like to bring your dinner, feel free to do so. The Furbush’s will have a grill hot
and ready if you want to use it...or stop by and pick up a pizza or something
For more details, please contact him at
else to eat. Plates, glasses, utensils, napkins, water and kool-aid will be
251-554-9955 or email him at provided.
parksidechad@sbcglobal.net.
No need to sign-up...just stop by anytime between 5:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Come and go as needed. For more information or questions, please see
Big Fur (Daniel) or Linda after the service or contact them at
Series by Shelley Shepard Gray: 616-335-2660 (home) or 616-298-5529 (Linda cell) anytime.
1) “Hidden”
2) “Wanted”
3) “Forgiven”
“Missing” by Shelley Shepard Gray
“Thunder and Rain” by Charles Martin
“Stardust” by Carla Stewart
“Closing Lilacs” by Carla Stewart
“Broken Wings” by Carla Stewart If you’re not already part of Parkside’s email prayer chain
“Tending Roses” by Lisa Wingate and would like to participate in this ministry by praying for
“Almost Heaven” by Chris Fabry
the needs of our church family, please email Judy at
Movie: “Courageous” parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net.