1. SERMON NOTES
#2 “Finding Peace September 16, 2012
When the World 10:45 a.m.
DR. ROB RENBERG, PASTOR Goes to Pieces” Pastor Rob Renberg
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 John 16:33
Sermon Series: Fear Facers
“I [Jesus] have said these things to you, that in Me you may #2 “Finding Peace
have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. When the World Goes to Pieces”
But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 ESV John 16:33
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fellowship (koinonia), to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42
2. _________________ the _______________. Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
3. __________________ the _______________.
4. _______________ to ________________.
MINISTRY TEAM:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, Music Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any Elder of the Week: Harold Kimbel - 772-5149
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these Deacon of the Week: John Preikszas - 399-5906
things….practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
Philippians 4:6-9 ESV

2. Information For Your First Time At ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Parkside Bible…
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME USHERS GREETERS
Dale Bronsink Pete Jimmerson Dirk & Sara Bronsink (Front Door)
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WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Sub: Doug Dibkey
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back.
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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) (10:00 am Age birth– Age 2)
Amy Renberg Joe & Kara Taylor
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship
Marti Dibkey
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. Lisa & Caleb Kimbel Fay Griffin
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Sue Brisboe Yvonne Bazan
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
Harold Kimbel-Elder Kevin Mason
John Preikszas-Deacon Angel Alcala
Kevin Mason Don Lawton
Scott Miles Craig Dykstra
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
Today 5:00 pm Child Protection Seminar Sept. 23 9:30 am Sunday School (all ages) USHERS GREETERS
Tonight 6:30 pm SH Youth Group Sept. 23 4:45 pm B.I.G. Startup for Sr. High Ryan VanderHaar Bill Raby Vic & Breva Grasmanis (Front Door)
Mon. 7:00 pm Church Board Meeting Sept. 30 following Service Bolivia Mission Trip Meeting Mike Vander Toorn Eric VanderToorn Mike & Amy Cooke (Welcome Center)
Tues. 7:00 pm Beach Volleyball at Holland State Park Oct. 1 7:00 pm Volleyball at Church Sub: Daniel Furbush
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Oct. 4 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Oct. 5 9:00 am Circle of Moms - Pumpkin Patch NURSERY
Wed. 6:30 pm JH Youth Group Oct. 5 6:30 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals)
Thurs. 6:30 pm NO Women’s Bible Study Oct. 6 8:30 am Men’s Golf Outing SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Fri. 6:00 pm BRIDGE @ Turk’s Oct. 8 7:00 pm Annual Church Meeting (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Sat. 8:00 am Tree Trimming at the Church Oct. 9 6:30 pm Women’s Board Meeting Deb Pierce Mitch & Charlys Boucher
Holly Renberg
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Ginny Tennant
Elise VanKampen
Lynn &Brooke VanKampen
9/17 Kevin Beyer
9/17 Tammy Grabiel
9/18 Kara Taylor FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
9/20 Sam Caruth Steve Pierce-Elder Terry Agal
Doug Poynter-Deacon Al Tennant
9/20 Keith Welch
Brian Mokma Keith Welch
9/20 Jeff Lynch 9/19 Marty & Cheryl DeHaan
Eloy Ramos Paul Wolters
9/21 Elaine Taylor
9/21 Laurie Luke

3. New Prayer Requests: upcoming events!
t Pray that Diane Cartwright receives good results SERMON SERIES “FEAR FACERS” CONTINUES! Each day seems
from a scope that she had done last Wednesday to to bring new reasons for fear. They’re talking layoffs at work, the
economy in recession, nuclear build-up in the Middle East, turnovers
try to determine the source of internal bleeding. at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global
t Pray for Michael Tiffany who will have his first of seven radiation treat- warming, etc. Fear has become a presidential campaign strategy. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins
ment tomorrow. with the word terror. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into a prison and slams the doors. Wouldn’t it be
great to just walk out into the light? Join Pastor Rob for this hard-hitting challenge to Satan’s tactic to
t Pray that the PET and CT scan that Dave Timmer will have done later this quench the peace and joy of the Christian life. Invite a friend to this series and learn to face your fears
week will reveal no cancer so he will be eligible to participate in a clinical from the perspective of faith and confidence in God’s plan for your life.
trial in October.
WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S GATHERING Men, plan to be part of this group which
t Pray for Kevin Beyer who is in Tender Care for lung-related problems. meets on Wednesday mornings from 6:30-7:30 a.m. for a time of devotions, praying
together, talking about life and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Come when you can -
leave when you must.
Continued Prayer Requests:
B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationships in Dinner & Games Each Month) Ladies, plan to
t For Al & Shirley Jacob’s daughter, Kay Bonzelaar and her husband, Jack, attend B.R.I.D.G.E. this Friday, September 21. We’ll be meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Turk’s in
as they continue to heal from their July 18 motorcycle accident in Missouri. Holland (near Northside Family Fare) then coming back to the church for cards, board
t For healing for all who have had recent surgeries & illnesses; games and snacks. We need to know how many to make the restaurant reservation for
so please sign up at the Women’s Ministry Counter if you plan to go to dinner with the
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, group. This is a great way to get to know other church women in a relaxed and fun
Ann Bouman, and Nelvie VanKampen; atmosphere. If you have questions, please contact Lee Hulett at 738-0020 or call the
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages; church office.
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our military LADIES EVENING BIBLE STUDY There will be no Ladies Evening Bible Study this
troops and missionaries around the world. Thursday, September 20. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m.
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. in the board room at the church. If you couldn’t make it to our first class, you can still
come! There is no need to sign up...just show up! There are discussion questions on
the Women’s Ministry counter in the Fellowship Hall for our next class. Pick one up and
Church Families of the Week: join us for this great study of Philippians! Any questions...see Amy Renberg.
♥ Steve & Robin Kamphuis ♥ Harold & Lisa Kimbel, Caleb and Ashley CIRCLE OF MOMS Circle of Moms is a time for mothers of all ages to get together
♥ Darlene Kimber ♥ Milt & Nell Kimber for fun and fellowship with a goal of building strong relationships while fostering
connections between women in all different seasons of motherhood. Please join
♥ Dennis & Gwen Klemm, Dieter, Marina, Duncan, Lieza and Gabriel them on Friday, October 5, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for “Pumpkin Patch Morning.”
Meet at the church and continue on to DeLange’s Farm for pumpkin picking, refresh-
ments and to see the animals. Attendees will pay for their own pumpkins. (No sitters provided.)
GGF Sister Church of the Week: 3 G’s (GOD’S GIFTED GALS) 3G’s will be meeting on Friday, October 5, and the first
† Coopersville Bible Church in Coopersville, Pastor Tim McGarvey Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Please come and learn about this fun
time of fellowship for adult ladies and bring any projects you are working on. Come
Pray for Sharon McGarvey’s recent “nerve stimulator” surgery and recovery. when you want and leave when you want. For more information call Kari DeBoer at
399-8288 or Laurie Hoek at 772-4522.
Missionaries of the Week:
♦ Jeff & Sally Roth, Missionaries to Zambia Register to vote! Go to:
(on home assignment in the USA)
www.IPledge2Vote.org and complete
Email: joroth1@gmail.com
the simple online registration!

4. The Holland Rescue Mission received a total of 2,447
pair of new socks for their “The Odd Life of Timothy
Green” Sock Drive! Thank you, Parkside, for your
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP contribution to this worthy cause which will provide
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 comfort and care for men, women, and children in
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
need of assistance in our community .
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS:
Jr. High this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
A Study of David — Friendships Part 1 FALL SENIOR’S WEEK AT MARANATHA Seniors have a great opportunity for a week of music,
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO Bible teaching, activities and great food and accommodations at Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road in
Be sure to join us if you just started 6th grade! Muskegon on September 17-21! Hear speakers Knute Larson and Dr. John Dunlop at the all-inclusive
package which includes either 4 or 5 nights of accommodations, meals, snacks and activities. For more
details, go to: www.vacationwithpurpose.org or call 231-798-2161 for more details.
LOOKING AHEAD….Friday, October 12 - Family Game Night /Ice Cream Social
All Junior High youth and their parents are invited to Family Game Night. Come FOSTERING HOPE FOR REFUGEE YOUTH Thousands of refugee youth are currently housed in U.S.
for games, devotion and an ice cream sundae buffet. (Sorry, this is not a family federal youth shelters waiting for a foster family. They have been brought to this country under duress
event and is only intended for the Junior High youth and parents.) or fled here for asylum from poverty, abuse or community violence. They are typically age 14-17 and
from Central American countries. To learn how you can help, please come to a free introductory
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: meeting to hear from staff and parents who will share their experiences and answer your questions. The
Fostering Hope event will beheld on September 19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Bethany Christian Services,
Tonight - Sr. High Youth Group 6:30-8:00 pm 12048 James Street in Holland. For more information or to register, call 616-499-2609 or email
akiekintveld@bethany.org.
A Study of David — Facing Our Fears
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO BRIDGE TO LIFE MINISTRIES “The Heart and Soul of a Real Marriage,” a 12 week series on marriage
If you’re going into 9th grade, please plan to join us! will start on Tuesday, September 19 at Ridgepoint Church-Moran Park Campus. The study takes a
couple on a journey of looking at what is really going on below the surface in their marriage. We all carry
baggage into our marriages that hinder our ability to meet each other’s needs. Couples will learn how to
MISSION TRIP MEETING: All Sr. High youth and parents help rather than hurt each other. The series runs for 12 consecutive weeks and participants can begin at
are encouraged to attend the first meeting of the Bolivia Mission any point of the 12 weeks. For more info or to register, go to BridgeToLife.org or call 800-716-3677. A
Trip on September 30 following the morning service. flyer is available for pickup at the Growth and Outreach Counter.
BBQ AT VANDENBRINKS: Vaughn & Dawn VandenBrink will GRACE ADVENTURES WOMEN’S RETREATS “Renew, Restore, Refresh” at one of Grace Adventure’s
be hosting a BBQ/Game Night at their home on October 7, from Women’s Retreats! Pamper yourself both physically and spiritually at one of these special weekends and
6:30-8:30 p.m. Mark your calendar now! leave refreshed! Worship, rest, time in God’s Word, great food, and great fellowship are all included in the
weekend package. Choose from September 28-30 or October 5-7 for just $109 (all inclusive.) Jennifer
S.H. FALL RETREAT: “FOCUS 12” October 26-28 at Grace Adventures Shaw, songwriter, worship leader and professor, will be the main speaker in September and Luann Prater,
$79 Early Rate if paid by Sept. 30 Pick up a flyer at the Youth Counter! 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.
ALL YOUTH GROUP ARE INVITED TO “THE LIGHT” BEFORE YOUTH GROUP HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION ANNUAL EVENT On September 29 at 6:00 p.m. the Holland Rescue
TO JUST “HANG OUT!” Mission will hold their annual event with guest speaker Ray Vander Laan who will share a challenging
You have an opportunity to come early to youth group or stay late. Zach Caruth will be in message entitled “He Heard Their Cry.” To reserve your free tickets, visit www.hollandrescue.org or call
charge of this new program which will include food that you can purchase, (i.e. expresso, 396-2200.
muffins, etc.) cards and board games, fellowship and music. Jr. High can come before
youth group from 5:45 to 6:15 and Sr. High can come before youth group from 6:00-6:30 GBC WOMEN’S KICKOFF BRUNCH You are invited to join other Western Michigan women for their
and stay after from 8:00-8:30. Plan to come to “The Light” each week which will be
annual Fall Kick-off Brunch hosted by Grace Bible College Women’s Connection. Enjoy a special
meeting in our newly redecorated Youth Room! Plan to include this extra fellowship
time in your youth group night! program, prayer with a purpose, fantastic food, and fellowship from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29
at GBC. A love offering will be taken. RSVP by September 23 on the church’s signup sheet located on
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST...SACRIFICE” the Women’s Ministry Counter. Questions? Call Joyce at 616-261-8573.

5. CHILD PROTECTION CLASS
TODAY
(for adults age 18 and up)
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 this afternoon
at 5:00 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, Children’s Church, etc.) The
class will include an interview with the Christian Education
Committee. If you have questions, please see Pastor Matt.
PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COUNTER!
4:16
Our Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is coming up on
Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
the church. Mark your calendar! All 62 booths
are sold and with 1375 attending this annual event
last year and more expected this year, we could This Saturday, September 22
use a little more help! If you are interested in 8:00 AM until finished
being on this committee, please plan to attend a
meeting at the church on Thursday, September 27, Help us clean up the woods behind and beside the church.
at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please talk to Bring a chainsaw if you have one. Due to safety issues, no young
Judy Timmer or Jane Tiffany. children, please! Questions, talk to Dirk Bronsink or Rex DeBoer.
Thank you to Jim and Derek DeFrell for the stump removal last week
and for preparing everything for our trimming work!

6. GRACE ADVENTURES SCHOLARSHIPS Adult Sunday School Electives
If your son or daughter attended Grace Adventures this summer, 2 choices for spiritual growth and fellowship…
we have some money available for “Scholarship/Refunds.” Make Sunday School a part of your life!
See Pastor Rob or Pastor Matt if you are interested in
participating in this. Beginning NEXT SUNDAY, 9/23, from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m.
TrueFaced - living in an environment of grace
TrueFaced draws a clear distinction between two very different underlying
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS motives: my determination to please God or to trust Him. The resulting difference
NEEDED! from these two starting points could not be more profound. One results in a
We could use a few more striving that never feels it has done enough to please Him. The other results in
adult volunteers for our infant a trust that experiences His full pleasure. Our motives as followers of Christ will
nursery (age birth-2) and also for the either keep us in unresolved sin and immaturity or free us into God's astonishing
Sunday School Hour from 9:30-10:30 dream for our life. Join other adults for this interactive study on the realities of
a.m. Please contact Sharon Amundsen the grace life. Bryan Booker will teach this 7 week mixed adult class that will
at 786-2699 if interested or if you challenge you to the fullness of living TrueFaced in Christ!
would like more information.
Required (Before you Attend Week 1 - September 16th):
Dedicate 31 minutes and 12 seconds of your life to watch John Lynch's Biola
University Chapel presentation on YouTube.com (type John Lynch Biola
University Chapel into the search box). It is also recommended (but not required)
If you’re fairly new to Parkside but attending regularly, we’d love to take your to buy the book TrueFaced; the Experience Edition. ISBN: 978-1576836934.
picture and put it on our Church Family Board located in the hallway outside the There are seven chapters - You would study one chapter before each class.
kitchen. This will help others to get to know you by name! Please call Judy at
399-4410 or email her at parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net if interested.
Stories of Faith – Real People of the Bible
Real people, real struggles, real issues. How did the people of the Bible come
to understand God’s plan in their lives? Their well-known stories sometimes
CHURCH VOLLEYBALL get lost in the modern world, but there are great applications to how they came
to faith in God and how we can learn from them. In this “character” study, you
Through September 25, we will continue to meet on Tuesday
will see the victories, defeats, joys and sorrows of your own life as well. God
evenings at 7:00 p.m. at Holland State Park for beach volleyball.
enters into the affairs of men, taking their failures and using them as a refining
In October, we’re changing our Volleyball Night fire to bring about His ultimate purpose.
to Mondays at 7:00 and it will be held in the gym Harold Kimbel will facilitate this 7 week class for both men and women.
at Parkside. (There will be no volleyball on
October 8 due to our annual meeting at the Tear off and place in offering plate
church.)
Yes, I’m planning on being part of:
All ages and skill levels are invited to join in! Questions,  TrueFaced  Stories of Faith
contact Cal Heyd or Jerry or Katie Ludlow.
Name(s): _______________________________________________________