1. August 26, 2012
PRESENTATION 10:00 a.m.
NOTES Missions & Outreach Pastor Rob Renberg
AUGUST 26, 2012 Sermon Series: Pursuing Gold
Exercise #7 “Missions & Outreach”
Special Guests This Morning:
Greg Kelley, Executive Director of World Mission
Plus our Parkside Missionaries:
Emily Renberg, Denise Van Beek,
and Zach Caruth
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)
Music Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Daniel Furbush - 335-2660
Deacon of the Week: Dirk Bronsink - 616-886-6299

2. Information For Your First Time At
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Parkside Bible…
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME USHERS GREETERS
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Paul Ash Vaughn VandenBrink Tim & Phyllis Mars (Front Door)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Owen Smith Mark Hansen Cal & Sally Heyd (Welcome Center)
Sub: Paul Wolters
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back.
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 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Judy Timmer, Lila Diemer, Fay Griffin
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship Sarah Schultz
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) Ginny Tennant
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. Ria & Scott Nieboer
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Abby Pierce
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
Daniel Furbush-Elder Dale Bronsink
Dirk Bronsink-Deacon Scott Miles
Rex DeBoer Eloy Ramos
John Preikszas Barry Dekker
This Week Coming Up ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Sept. 2 10:00 am Communion Service
Today 11:30 am Sun. School Christmas Program Mtg.
Sept. 5 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Kickoff
Today 5:00 pm All-Church Picnic @ Tunnel Park USHERS GREETERS
Sept. 5 6:30 pm JH Youth Group Kickoff
Mon. 5:30 pm Last Pool Party at Furbush’s
Sept. 6 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study Paul Ash Vaughn VandenBrink Steve Cormier/Paula Sharar (Front Door)
Tues. 7:30 am Youth Trip to Chicago
Sept. 9 9:30 am Meet Your Teacher SS Breakfast Owen Smith Mark Hansen Dave & Judy Timmer (Welcome Center)
Tues. 7:00 pm Beach Volleyball at Holland State Park
Sept. 9 10:15 am Nametag Sunday Sub: Paul Wolters
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group
Sept. 9 10:45 am Morning Service Time Change
Wed. 5:00 pm Parkside Men’s Golf League
Sept. 9 Following Service Secret Heart Sister Draw
Wed. 6:30 pm Last Social Lights at the Channel INFANT NURSERY
Sept. 9 6:30 pm SH Youth Kickoff Event
Sat. 9:00 am Every Man’s Battle @ Parkside (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Sept. 11 7:00 pm Women’s Board Meeting
Sept. 16 5:00 pm Child Protection Seminar Lynn, Brooke and Anna VanKampen
Becky Taylor
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
No Children’s Church Linn Bradfield
FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
8/26 Karen Stevens Rick Taylor-Elder No Prayer Partners
8/28 Courtney Caruth Barry Dekker-Deacon
Craig Dykstra
8/29 Deb Hoops 8/26 Daniel & Linda Furbush
8/31 Annette Stone 8/27 Larry & Angie Rees
9/1 John Kruis

3. New Prayer Requests: upcoming events!
t Pray for Michael Tiffany as he begins 7 weeks of
“PURSING GOLD” SERMON SERIES Today our series “Pursuing Gold”
radiation starting the 2nd week of September.
continues with an emphasis on “Missions.” We will have several presentations from
t Pray for Tyler Tooke, infant son on Joel & Cassandra,
our own home-grown short term missionaries (Emily, Denise and Zach) as well as
who was taken to DeVos Children’s Hospital last Thursday hearing from Greg Kelley, Executive Director of organization World Mission.
with some physical concerns.
t Pray for Kevin Beyer who is at Tender Care on 16th receiving therapy & recovering FAMILY FUN & FELLOWSHIP AT FURBUSH’S Tomorrow night is the last
from his recent surgery. summer pool party at Furbush’s, 4781 Crestwood Avenue in Holland. Bring your
t Pray for Bill Raby’s younger son, Michael, who had a heart attack on 8/16. own towel and dinner if your like. The grill will be hot and ready if you want to
t Pray for Jan & Steve VanDyke’s friends, Clay & Carol Hurley, as Clay is beginning use it. No need to sign-up...just stop by anytime between 5:30 & 9:30 p.m.
radiation on his brain for lymphoma, then possibly more chemo and a bone marrow Questions...see Daniel or Linda or call them at 616-335-2660 or 616-298-5529.
transplant.
t Pray for all students who will be returning to school or have already done so. BEACH VOLLEYBALL Come out for exercise and fellowship every Tuesday
evening for beach volleyball at Holland State Park at 7:00 p.m. All ages and
t PTL that Dave & Judy Timmer’s twin granddaughters were able to come home from
skill levels are invited. Meet in the North parking lot at the State Park.
the hospital on 8/21.
Questions, contact Cal Heyd or Jerry or Katie Ludlow.
t PTL that Al & Shirley Jacob’s daughter, Kay and husband Jack, have improved from
their motorcycle accident on 7/18 in Missouri and are back in Michigan. Jack is home SOCIAL LIGHTS Join the Social Lights and other middle-agers this Wednesday for
with a wheelchair and walker and Kay is at Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids where she their last Wednesday night gathering at the beach. The group meets by the channel
will remain for quite some time. south of the bike racks at Holland State Park. Come after 6:30 p.m. and stay until
sunset. Bring chairs, drink, and a dessert to pass if you like or just come for fellow-
ship with other middle-agers of the church.
Continued Prayer Requests:
t For Bob Boardman who is in week 3 of 4 weeks of topical chemo treatments for EVERY MAN’S BATTLE PERSONAL STUDY GROUP This men’s study group
skin cancer on his neck. meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at the church in the North Class-
t For healing for all who have had recent surgeries & illnesses; room from 9:00 -10:15 a.m. The group is studying the book “Every Man’s Battle”
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, Ann Bouman, which offers a practical, detailed plan for any man who wants to re-align his eyes,
mind and heart with the God-given standard. The next session is Saturday,
and Nelvie VanKampen;
September 1. Newcomers are welcome to join! Please contact Andrew Zandstra
t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently;
at 616-610-0280 for more information.
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our military troops
and missionaries around the world. PICK YOUR SECRET HEART SISTER! Plan to be a Secret Heart Sister this year! We will be
having a drawing to get the name of your SHS on Sunday, September 9, following the service in
Church Families of the Week: the Fellowship Hall classroom closest to the Sanctuary. You will have your Secret Heart Sister
from September-May at which time her name will be revealed to you. If you didn’t pick up a SHS
♥ Fay Griffin ♥ Mark & Elaine Hansen ♥ Julie Hapke ♥ Marcus Heard blank form at the Women’s Kickoff, it is available at the Women’s Ministry Counter. Please have
♥ Dick & Fran Harig ♥ Cal & Sally Heyd ♥ Brian & Hannah Hodgson and Avery it filled out and returned to Katie Ludlow or Sharon Hoogendoorn by September 1 so it will be
available for the drawing on September 9.
GGF Sister Church of the Week:
† Rush Creek Bible Church in Byron Center - Pastor Gary Leyendecker
Our annual picnic is today at Tunnel Park! We’ll be meeting at the South Picnic
Shelter. Come anytime after 5:00 and plan to eat at 6:00. Hot dogs and
Missionaries of the Week: hamburgers will be provided. Bring a dish to pass, your beverage and your table
♦ Ricki Anne Zanella, Missionary to Uruguay service (and table covering if desired.) Enjoy games, fellowship & great food!
% Iglesia Biblica de Gracia, Comercio 2275 CP 11400, Hope to see you there!
Montevideo, Uruguay Email: kiki7zanella@gmail.com

4. GRACE BIBLE COLLEGE GOLF CLASSIC
The 13th annual GBC Golf Classic will be held on Friday,
September 14, at Pilgrim’s Run Golf Course in Pierson,
Michigan with a continental breakfast and registration at
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP 8:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. All funds raised
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 go directly to student scholarships! Please call the GBC
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Advancement Office at 616-261-8561 for further information.
More details along with registration forms are available at
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: the Growth and Outreach Counter.
Jr. High Kickoff Event! September 5 6:30-8:00 pm
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO
If you’re going into 6th grade, please plan to join us!
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
MARANATHA SUMMER CONCERTS! Do you need a fun activity for Saturday night? Plan to attend a
concert at Maranatha Bible Conference Center, 4759 Lake Harbor Road in Muskegon. The last concert
of the season will be held this Saturday with Nicol Sponberg beginning at 7:00 p.m. Come early,
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: purchase dinner, and get reserved seating. This is a free concert!
Sr. High Kickoff Event! September 9 6:30-8:00 pm LAKESHORE PREGNANCY CENTER GOLF MARATHON LPC is hosting it’s 11th annual 100-Hole Golf
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO Marathon on Friday, September 7 at Diamond Springs Golf Course in Hamilton. This is not a scramble
If you’re going into 9th grade, please plan to join us! but an all-day event where golfers and their caddies raise sponsorship money and play as many holes as
they can! All meals, many prizes, and a generous player package is provided for every golfer and his/her
caddy. To be part of this event or for more information, contact Cori Frasso at 616-396-5840 or email
golf@lpcenters.com.
ALL YOUTH:
FALL SENIOR’S WEEK AT MARANATHA Seniors have a great opportunity for a week of music,
Tuesday, August 28 - Jr. & Sr. High Day Trip to Chicago Bible teaching, activities and great food and accommodations at Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road in
If you’re attending, please arrange to be dropped off at the Amtrak Muskegon on September 17-21! Hear speakers Knute Larson and Dr. John Dunlop at the all-inclusive
train station downtown Holland at 7:30 a.m. and be picked up at package which includes either 4 or 5 nights of accommodations, meals, snacks and activities. For more
10:00 p.m. Be sure to bring spending money for snacks, souvenirs details, go to: www.vacationwithpurpose.org or call 231-798-2161 for more details.
and rides at Navy Pier. NOTE: We still have a few slots available HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS If you are interested in day trips to exciting places with other
for anyone going into 6th grade through 12th grade and their Christian women, consider participating in Christ Memorial Church’s Happy Town Travelers group. Pick
parents. Please see Pastor Matt TODAY. The cost is $49 which includes the up a flyer at the Women’s Ministry Counter or contact Gwen Lawton at 298-8674 for more information.
round-trip train ticket, two meals and one activity. Future events include Shipshewana on 9/20, Color Tour 10/4, Mackinac Island on 10/18-10/19, and
Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 10/23-10/26.
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
MISSION TRIP MEETING: All Sr. High youth and parents are encouraged to attend leave refreshed! Worship, rest, time in God’s Word, great food, and great fellowship are all included in the
the first meeting of the Bolivia Mission Trip on Sept. 30 following the morning service. 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,
SR. HIGH OUTING: Vaughn & Dawn VandenBrink will be hosting a BBQ/Game Night author and radio host, will be speaking at the October event. Forms and more information is available at
the Women’s Ministry Counter or you can register online at graceadventures.org or call 231-873-3662.
at their home on Sunday, October 7, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mark your calendar now!
GBC FALL KICK-OFF BRUNCH You are invited to join other Western Michigan women for their annual
Fall Kick-off Brunch by Grace Bible College Women’s Connection. Enjoy a special program, prayer with a
If you have been doing or are interested in doing the James Devotional, copies of purpose, fantastic food, and fellowship from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29 at GBC. A
week 9 of 10 are available at the youth counter, along with previous studies. This is love offering will be taken. RSVP by Sunday, Sept.23, at the church’s signup sheet located on the
a great study for a youth to do or to do as a family Bible Study. Women’s Ministry Counter. Questions, call Joyce at 616-261-8573.

5. CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 If you are interested in helping with a Sunday School Christmas Program,
please remain in the sanctuary following the service this morning for a short
(for adults age 18 and up) meeting. If you would just like more information on what’s involved and the
needs, please plan to attend. Questions, see Sabrina Preikszas.
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 September 16, from 5:00
to 6:15 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, Nursery, Youth Group, Sunday School, Pioneer
Clubs, Jr. & Children’s Church, Music, etc.) The class will include
an interview with the Christian Education Committee. If you have
questions, please see Pastor Matt. REGISTER YOUR CHILD
FOR PIONEER CLUBS TODAY
PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COUNTER!
OR NEXT SUNDAY!
Pioneer Clubs are for age 4 through 5th and meets on
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Mark on your calendar that our
morning service time changes on PIONEER CLUBS KICKOFF EVENT
September 9 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, AT 6:30 P.M.
Questions ... see Jay or Cara Riemersma or Todd or Michelle Crook.
In cooperation with Walt Disney Studios
SOCK DRIVE! and Hanes, the Holland Rescue Mission
encourages community members to donate
new socks to help local families as part of
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green” Sock We are in need of the following volunteers
Drive. The drive, inspired by the Disney film to complete our Sunday School Staff!
slated for an August 15 release, will be in
gear until September 3. New socks, clean, Helper for 2-3 year old class
dry and without holes, will go a long way to
provide comfort and care for the men, women Helper for 3rd-4th grade class
and children who are desperate for assistance.
Please talk to John or Sabrina Preikszas
Bring a new pair of socks (or more) with you
to church next Sunday and donate to the (399-5906) for more details or to
North America Sock Drive! The drop box volunteer.
is located near the front door.

6. “Meet Your Ladies’ Evening
Teacher Bible Study
Breakfast!” Who: All ladies from post-high to Empty Nesters
What: A verse by verse study of…
All are invited to our Sunday School Philippians: “Joy in the Journey”
Kick-off on Sunday, September 9th at 9:30.
Come and enjoy a yummy breakfast and have “Rejoice in the Lord always.
the opportunity to meet your teacher, I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philppians 4:4
get to know them better, see your
classroom and meet your classmates!
We will also be introducing our new
Sunday School Superintendents! When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
beginning September 6
We are excited to begin our new year Where: Parkside Bible Church There will be
no child care
of Bible learning and growth… How: Amy Renberg will be teaching. provided.
make it a priority this year to have Any questions, call 738-7840
You may sign-up on the Women’s Ministry Table!
Sunday School a part of your life!
Looking forward to seeing you at the first study
Sunday School…Catch the Excitement! on 9/6!
Thank you and your congregation so much for your
To help with an estimate for the breakfast, please
gift of $4,050.00 to Faith Comes by Hearing for
complete, tear off and place in the offering plate. Thanks!
the Military BibleStick program. Your partnership
with us on behalf of our brave troops is bearing
eternal fruit as we provide them with the words
of hope, life, and comfort found in Scripture. We
Name: _________________________________________________ appreciate your heart for the men and women
(and their families) who sacrifice so much for the cause of freedom.
Number attending Sunday School Breakfast: ___________ Morgan Jackson, Sr. Vice President, Faith Comes By Hearing