The document is a bulletin from Parkside Bible Church that provides prayer requests, announcements of upcoming events, a calendar of ministry meetings and events, and a directory of church ministries and contacts. It requests prayer for those in the hospital or recovering from illness or surgery, and announces an upcoming all-church picnic at Wendt Park on September 10th from 4-7pm including games, a cookout, and a change in the Sunday service time.

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.)
Keep request confidential - to be shared with prayer
partners, staff and board only.
Your Name: ____________________________
Request: _____________________________
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Please pray…
* for Linda Furbush’s mom who is in the hospital as of
this writing with a possible heart attack;
* for Cathie Raby’s friend, Sue Dubert who is having
heart valve surgery tomorrow and is elderly and a little
nervous;
* for continued healing for Rex DeBoer and Elaine
Taylor who are still recovering from injuries from falls;
* for pain control and continued healing for Al Tennant
who is at home following hip replacement and is doing
better; (He thanks you all very much for your prayers!)
* for clear scan results this Friday for Tobin Crook so he
will officially be considered in remission;
* for peace and strength for John & Trudy Feyereisen
as they deal with some side effects from John’s many
brain surgeries, for renewal of energy for John and that
the oxygen treatments will slow down the tumor growth
or totally eliminate the tumor;
*for our homebound including Ray Reidsma & Ida Mae
TerBeek;
* for our Prayer Families of the week Mike, Melissa,
Hailey & Lauren Fairchild, John & Trudy Feyereisen,
Wayne & Pat Fieldhouse, Larry, Kit, Samantha & Nicole
Fishell and Angi, Brennen, Drake, E.J. and Moira
Fogerty;
* for our GGF sister church of the week: Rush Creek
Bible Church in Byron Center, Pastor John Spooner;
* for our Missionaries: Titus & Kristy Lloyd serving with
GMI in Malawi.
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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)
Youth Director - Tyler Cook - 616-204-3695 (parksidetyler@att.net)
Worship Arts Director - Allyssa Thompson - 616-295-7508 (parksideallyssa@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary - Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Buildings & Grounds Upkeep - Rex DeBoer & Dale Bronsink
Elder of the Week - Vaughn VandenBrink - 616-836-9169
Deacon of the Week - Keith Welch - 616-510-3710
Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 616-399-4410
www.parksidebibleholland.org
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/parksidebibleholland
Sermon: Pastor Gary Spykerman
Series: The Body - Spiritual Gifts
“I Attend a Mature Church”
Ephesians 4:7-16
August 27, 2017 9:30 a.m.
“Passionately Pursuing Jesus Christ
Within Community”
CHURCH PANTRY
For the month of August, we’re collecting lunch supplies and snacks such as peanut
butter, jelly, honey, crackers, pretzels, popcorn, etc. for the Food Pantry. Items can be
put in the pantry box located next to the Children’s Ministry Counter. Of course,
donations of any kind are always accepted.
YOUTH GROUP CEDAR POINT TRIP
All Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to a Cedar Point
trip on Saturday, September 16. This is an over-
night trip, coming back on Sunday. The cost is $60
which includes transportation, hotel, park entrance
fee and concert. See Tyler Cook for more
information or email him at parksidetyler@att.net.
To my Parkside Family: I would just like to say “thank
you” for your continual support throughout my life and
especially now as I start my college career. I would like
to thank all who donated items to my basket. It was a
great start to my college journey!
Kinsey Arendsen
Dear Parkside Friends: Thank you for the gift basket full
of college supplies that the church family provided. The
items are already being put to use! My new college address is Troutman 507, 206 West
Broomfield Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-3810, phone 989-774-6333. I’d love to hear
from you! Thank you again for your generosity and love and support throughout the
years!
Alexis VanAelst
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10!
Start of Family Bible Hour 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Coffee 10:15 a.m.
Service Time Change back to 10:45 a.m.
Church Picnic/Potluck at Wendt Park
4-7 p.m.
If you haven’t picked up your new church directory, it’s in your mail
slot! If you would like a PDF copy of the directory emailed to you,
please contact Judy at parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net.

2. New to Parkside Bible Church?
WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY!
PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW, TEAR
IT OFF AND TAKE IT TO THE WELCOME CENTER
LOCATED IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL TO RECEIVE
YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET OR PUT IT IN THE
OFFERING PLATE TODAY.
Date: _____________________
Name(s) ______________________________________
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City/State/Zip _________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________
Check if this is your first visit to Parkside
I/We have been attending since: __________________
Did someone invite you to Parkside? Yes No
Guest of: _________________________________
Circle all ages or grades for you and your family attending:
Preschool: 0 1 2 3 4 5
Children: K 1 2 3 4 5 6
High School 7 8 9 10 11 12
Adults: College-Age/Young Adult 25-35
36-50 51-65 66+
New to the Area? Yes No
I would like information about the following:
General Church Information Nursery Care
Men’s Ministries Women’s Ministries
Youth Ministries Music Ministries
Volunteer Opportunities
How to become a Christian
Request call or visit from the Pastor
Would you like us to pray for you in any special way?
Please list any prayer requests on back of this tear-off.
Thank you!
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
Ushers: Barry, Nick & Luke Dekker, Brennen Fogerty Sub: Doug Dibkey
Before Church Greeters: Jared & Katie Jacobs
After Church Greeters: Bryan Booker, Andrew Zandstra
Welcome Center: Allen & Ethel Riemersma
Library: Lila Diemer
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): Yvonne Bazan & Ronda Woldring
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K): Lisa, Caleb & Ashley Kimbel
Children’s Worship Experience (Dismissed from Service-1st-5th Grade): Keith & Jill Welch
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT MORNING
Ushers: Mike & Aaron Cooke, Russ Hoek, Don DeJonge Sub: Jim DeFrell
Before Church Greeters: Goldie Johnson, Angie Rees
After Church Greeter: Kurt Postma, Keith Welch
Welcome Center: Jay & Cara Riemersma
Library: Linn Bradfield
Infant Nursery (Birth-Age 2): Lila Diemer, Judy Timmer
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K): Julie Hapke, Ruthann VanAelst
Children’s Worship Experience (Dismissed from Service-1st-5th Grade): Tyler & Courtney Cook
Caring and Sharing
PIONEER CLUBS ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION Tomorrow evening, August 28,
from 6:00-6:45 p.m., the leadership of Pioneer Clubs would like to have an open
forum discussion concerning the fall scheduling and curriculum of the clubs. All
parents and leadership staff of Pioneer Clubs are encouraged to attend. Please
contact Julie Hapke for more information (399-9950).
WEDNESDAY SUPER SENIORS If you are 55 and older, we welcome you to meet
with other seniors in Parkside’s Fellowship Hall this Wednesday from 10:30-11:30
a.m. as we pray, sing, laugh, learn and build community with each other then have
lunch together. Lunch will be at Turk’s located off Butternut Drive in the Family Fare
plaza this Wednesday.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Fall Women’s Bible Study will begin on Thursday,
Sept. 7, and will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We will be studying
“A Woman of Excellence” by Cynthia Heald. The cost of the book is $8.50. You can
pay either Cheryl Tooke or Sue Spykerman but please make checks payable to Sue.
Sign up at the Women’s Ministry Counter or contact Cheryl at justpraisin@gmail.com
or 616-403-7576 to sign up or if you have questions.
LADIES DINNER & GAME NIGHT Please join other ladies and their friends on
Friday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. for supper at Russ’s Restaurant on River Avenue
(dutch treat) then come back to the church for simple board games and snacks. Sign
up at the Women’s Ministry Counter today. This is a great way to meet other women
of the church in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
BIRTHDAYS
8/31 Annette Stone
9/1 John Kruis
ANNIVERSARIES
8/27 Craig & Pat Apel
Monday 6:00 pm Pioneer Clubs Round Table Discussion
Monday 7:00 pm Ministry Coordinator Meeting
Tuesday 11:30 am Prayer for church attendees-Open to all
Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group
Wednesday 10:30 am Super Seniors
Wednesday 5:30 pm Family Bible Hour Teacher Meeting
Thursday 8:00 pm Young Men’s Basketball
Friday 5:30 pm Last Fun & Fellowship at Furbush’s pool
September 6 6:30 pm How to Study & Communicate God’s Word Workshop
September 7 6:30 pm Start of Women’s Bible Study
September 10 9:30 am Start of Family Bible Hour - all Ages!
September 10 10:15 am Fellowship Coffee
September 10 10:45 am Morning Worship Service (Note-Service time change!)
September 10 4:00-7:00 pm All church picnic with games & potluck at Wendt Park
September 12 6:30 pm Secret Heart Sister Kickoff Event
September 13 6:30 pm How to Study & Communicate God’s Word Workshop
September 15 5:30 pm Ladies Dinner & Game Night at Russ’s
MINISTRY COORDINATOR MEETING
If you are a coordinator for any of Parkside’s ministries, please plan to attend a
very important meeting tomorrow evening, August 28, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. We will
be discussing our vision and preparing for our 2018 budget. (Individual women’s
ministry directors do not need to attend as they will be represented by the
Women’s Board Chairperson.)
HOW TO STUDY & COMMUNICATE GOD’S WORD WORKSHOP
A four-week workshop on how to study God’s Word and principles of
communicating it will be given on Wednesday evenings through the
month of September ( September 6, 13, 20 & 27). This hands-on
workshop has limited spots so sign up as soon as possible at the
Welcome Center. The workshop will be from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
in Room A3. For more information, contact Pastor Gary.

3. ENCOURAGEMENTEVANGELISM
THE CHURCH - THE BODY OF CHRIST - GOAL: MATURITY = LOVE
CHRIST THE HEAD
WORSHIP
Technology & Sound-
Kelly DeBoer
ELDERS
DEACONS
Sanctuary Decorations-
Courtney Cook
Communion-
Mary Walters
Worship Leader -
Allyssa Thompson
Missions Committee-
Randy Arendsen
STAFF
Maintenance-Rex DeBoer
Greeters, Welcome Center
Gifts & Office-Judy Timmer
Ushers–Barry Dekker
Kitchen-Julie Hapke
Helping Hands/Funerals-
Sally Taylor
EQUIPPING
Library-Lila Diemer
Young Couples-Bill Large
Women’s Ministry-
Cristie Hoppa
Nursery-Sue Spykerman
Children’s Church -
Doris Van Deusen
Pioneer Clubs –Julie Hapke
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups-
Tyler Cook
Family Bible Hour–
Kathy Johnson
1st Aid & Security-
Joe Monger
Food Pantry/
Harvest of
Generosity/
Ruthann VanAelst
Kid’s Games-
Phyllis Vanderbilt
Prayer Partners-
Vince Bush
Social Media-John Tooke
Children’s Choir-
Sue Spykerman
C: Forms-Body of Christ
Rev. 8/23/17
C.A.Y.R. Men’s Ministry-
Eloy Ramos
Super Seniors-Gary Spykerman
PLATE Ministry-
Kathy Trantham

4. ALL CHURCH PICNIC AT WENDT PARK
Sunday, September 10th
- 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join us for games from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Playground time for the little ones! Supervision will be available for
parents who want to participate in games.
Whiffleball for the kiddos! This will also be supervised and
noncompetitive play.
3 on 3 Basketball. Middle schoolers up to old guys will play a round
robin tournament.
Volleyball for everyone! Wendt Park has a court and all levels are
welcome.
Pickleball is the rage for oldsters but really is fun for everyone. Want to
learn about the game and try it out? Bill and Deb Large will be giving a
short instruction and rotating players in to try it out!
Horseshoes! New this year! Meet at the horseshoe pit.
Sequence for the sophisticated no-sweat group! Sit at a picnic table
and grab a glass of tea and go at it. A fun strategic board game so get
your game face on and enjoy some good company.
ALL-CHURCH KICKBALL GAME 5:00-6:00
COOKOUT 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Bring a dish to pass, your
friends & family!