1. SERMON NOTES October 14, 2012
OCTOBER 14, 2012
10:45 a.m.
“The Master Miracle Maker” Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
Mark 6:34-44 Growing and Building Up In Love
“The Master Miracle Maker”
1. There is no ________________ too big that Mark 6:34-44
Jesus ____________ ____________.
2. There is no ____________ too small that
Jesus ______________ __________.
While we’re waiting for God to do something _______ us,
God is waiting to do something ____________ us.
The 4 Purposes of Growing & Building Up In Love...
Purpose #1: To help people grow to spiritual maturity. 14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
Purpose #2: To build relationships and unity in our church family. 616-399-4410
Purpose #3 : To encourage people to give cheerfully and sacrificially to raise parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
the funds to build a Youth and Christian Education Center. www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Purpose #4: To celebrate together as the family of God all that we have
to be thankful for! Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
The Task of Growing & Building Up In Love...
COMMUNICATE… the vision...the need...the possibility...the benefits
MINISTRY TEAM:
What can you expect during this time? Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
You can expect to ___________________________
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Music Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
You can expect to ___________________________ Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Jay Riemersma - 393-0365
You can expect to ___________________________ Deacon of the Week: A.J. VanKampen - 886-4876
You can expect to __________________________

2. Information For Your First Time At ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Parkside Bible…
USHERS GREETERS
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME Russ Hoek Larry Rees Owen & Nancee Smith (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Craig Dykstra Steve Cormier Rex & Pam DeBoer (Welcome Center)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET.
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back.
NURSERY
2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES. SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 am) (10:00 am Age birth– Age 2)
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your Karen Stevens Sharon Amundsen
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship *Elise VanKampen (if needed) Renae VanderHaar, Paige Mason
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
Michelle & Megan Postma Fran Harig
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. Regan Zandstra
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home.
As our guest, we only ask that you turn in your welcome card, or bring it to the FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Welcome Center behind the fireplace for a gift. Jay Riemersma-Elder Harold Kimbel
A. J. Van Kampen-Deacon Andrew Zandstra
Dale Bronsink Ron Kooistra
Mike Cooke Scott Miles
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
Tonight 5:00 pm CE Coordinator Meeting Oct. 21 9:30 am Sunday School (all ages) USHERS GREETERS
Tonight 5:00 pm B.I.G. Oct. 31 5:00 pm Halloween Outreach Night John Preikszas Al Tennant Al & Mary Walters (Front Door)
Tonight 6:30 pm SH Youth Group Nov. 2 9:15 am Circle of Moms Eloy Ramos Trent Ramos Mark & Katy DeJong (Welcome Center)
Mon. 7:00 pm Board Meeting Nov. 2 6:30 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals) Sub: Steve Stevens
Mon. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the church Nov. 3 4:00 am 24 hour Prayer Vigil
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runners/Walkers Club Nov. 8 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out NURSERY
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Nov. 17 9:00 am Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Nov. 22 10:16 am Thanksgiving Day Service SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Wed. 6:30 pm JH Youth Group
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Bible Study Sally Taylor Cindi, Kirby & Kinsey Arendsen
Fri. 5:30 pm B.R.I.D.G.E. at Beechwood Inn *Linda Furbush (if needed)
Sat. 9:00 am Every Man’s Battle
10/15 Sally Taylor CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
10/15 Joe Taylor (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Yvonne Bazaan
10/16 Jill Welch Katie Ludlow
10/17 Al Riemersma KT Manifold, Sarah Ten Harmsel
10/19 Summer Coppersmith
10/19 Constance Van Dyke
10/20 Kaitlin Arendsen FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Harold Kimbel-Elder Bryan Booker
10/20 Michael Mason John Preikszas-Deacon Barry Dekker
10/15 Paul & Melva Russcher 10/20 Elise Taylor Doug Dibkey Mike VanderToorn
10/16 Burt & Elaine Taylor Rex DeBoer Bob Boardman

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for Cassandra Tooke who had gall bladder surgery
upcoming events!
last Friday. CHURCH VOLLEYBALL Join others on Monday evenings for volleyball at the
t Pray for Doug Dibkey who left yesterday for a mission church at 7:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are invited to join in! Questions,
trip in Honduras and will return on October 21.
contact Cal Heyd or Jerry or Katie Ludlow.
t Continue to pray for Larry Pete who has been in
PARKSIDE RUNNER/WALKERS Need exercise and accountability? Join the
Spectrum Hospital for almost 2 weeks with many health issues and will need 6-8 weeks Parkside Runners /Walkers at Mt. Pisgah every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. For
of rehab once released from the hospital. details, contact Kelly DeBoer at 399-8288 or Tony VanHouten at 218-0205.
t Pray for Chad Lippincott’s sister-in-law, Sunni, from Alabama who was bitten by
something (possibly a brown recluse spider) and antibiotics and injections have not CE COORDINATOR MEETING There will be a Christian Education Coordinator meeting today
helped yet. from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the church. It is important that all involved in this ministry attend.
t Pray for healing for Steve Pierce’s brother, Scott, who has been in the hospital in
Muskegon with double pneumonia and an infection that doctors are trying to diagnose. WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S GATHERING Men, you’re welcome to join other
men who meet 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
Continued Prayer Requests: you can - leave when you must.
t For improvement in health for Kevin Beyer; LADIES EVENING BIBLE STUDY This Thursday is our Ladies Evening Bible
t For Michael Tiffany and Nancy Kuiken who are receiving radiation treatments; Study beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at the church. If you haven’t made
t For healing for all who have had recent surgeries & illnesses; it to a class yet, you can still come! There is no need to sign up...just show up!
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, Ann Bouman, There are discussion questions on the Women’s Ministry counter in the Fellowship
and Nelvie VanKampen; Hall for our next class. Pick one up and join us for this great study of Philippians! If you have
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages; questions, please see Amy Renberg.
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior;
B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Relationships in Dinner & Games Each Month) Ladies,
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise choices;
plan to attend B.R.I.D.G.E. this Friday, October 19. We’ll be meeting at 5:30 p.m.
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. at Beechwood Inn located at 380 Douglas Avenue in Holland then coming back to
the church for cards, board games and snacks. We need to know how many to
make the restaurant reservation for so please sign up at the Women’s Ministry
Church Families of the Week: Counter if you plan to go to dinner with the group. This is a great way to get to know other church
♥ Clark Minnema ♥ Arlene & Ellen Mokma ♥ Liisa Moshier women in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you have questions, please contact Lee Hulett at
♥ Brian & Jane Mokma, Bethany, Hannah and Emily ♥ Heather Moore 738-0020 or call the church office. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!!!
♥ Jeff & Ria Nieboer and Scott ♥ Nikki Oshier
EVERY MAN’S BATTLE PERSONAL STUDY GROUP This men’s study group
meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at the church in the North Classroom
GGF Sister Church of the Week: from 9:00 -10:15 a.m. The group is studying the book “Every Man’s Battle” which
offers a practical, detailed plan for any man who wants to re-align his eyes, mind and
† Grace Bible Fellowship in Jenison, Pastor Pat McGillicuddy heart with the God-given standard. The group will be meeting this Saturday,
October 20. Newcomers are welcome to join! Please contact Andrew Zandstra
at 616-610-0280 for more info.
Missionaries of the Week:
♦ Chuck & Joy Befus, Missionaries to Costa Rica, Pick up a Voter’s Guide for the November 6 General Election
Apartado 809-4005, San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica
from the Growth & Outreach Counter.
Email: cjbefus@gmail.com.com

4. GAITHER CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING TOUR
If you are interested in attending the Gaither Christmas
Homecoming Tour at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, December 15,
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP at 6:00 p.m., please talk to Judy today or email her at
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net. We have 16 from the church
going so far. Tickets will be ordered tomorrow. The group
ticket price is $24.50 ($22.00 per ticket plus an
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: additional facility fee of $2.50 per ticket.)
Jr. High this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
A Study of David - (Recap)
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, October 24 - Swimming Event The cost is $3.00. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RESCUE MISSION The Holland Rescue Mission is about 150
Sign up at the Youth Counter. We’ll be leaving the church at 6:35
. volunteers short for their October 17 & 18 event “Feed My Children” hosted by their Rock Urban
and will return at 8:05 p.m. Youth Ministry. They will be packing thousands of healthy meals for hungry children around the
world. Help is especially needed in the 2-4 pm packing times each day. Call 616-403-6609,
contact Todd at ToddK@holland rescue.org or go to the Feed My Starving Children website
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: www.FMSC.org to sign up or to get more information .
Tonight - Sr. High Youth Group 6:30 - 8:00 pm CLOTHING GIVE AWAY! Men’s, women’s and children’s fall and winter clothing will be
A Study of David - “Purity-Part 2” - Small Group Night available to all at no charge this Saturday, October 20, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Harvest Bible
Church in West Olive (located at the corner of US 31 and Stanton.) Also the Feeding America
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO Food Truck will be there at 2:00 p.m. Free food is available on a first come-first serve basis.
Please bring your own containers.
FOCUS ON LIFE The public is invited to hear Pam Tebow speak at the annual “Focus on Life”
HALLOWEEN dinner on Tuesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. being held at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH FAMILY NIGHT Mrs. Tebow was given a national platform to encourage the prolife message when ESPN aired
COMING OCTOBER 31 a portion of an interview focusing on her refusal to abort her Heisman Trophy winning son, Tim.
Contact Right to Life of Holland Area at 616-399-1037 or go to www.rtloholland.org for more
information. A flyer is available at the Growth & Outreach Counter.
MICHAEL W. SMITH CONCERT An evening of worship and blessings will be held at Central
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM Wesleyan Church on Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. featuring Michael W. Smith and
special guests L’Anglus. Tickets are $25 for gold circle and $20 for reserved seating. Special
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST… discounts are available for groups, seniors and students. Call 1-800-585-3737 or go to
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.) www.startickets.com. for tickets or more information.
All Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to participate in an Art Contest to HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS If you are interested in day trips to exciting places
create a logo for “L.I.G.H.T.S.” Any form of art is acceptable - with other Christian women, consider participating in Christ Memorial Church’s Happy Town
you can paint, draw, use photography, etc. to create the design. Travelers group. Pick up a flyer at the Women’s Ministry Counter or contact Gwen Lawton at
The deadline for submission is today! 298-8674 for more information. Future events include Mackinac Island on 10/18-19, Lancaster,
and PA on 10/ 23-26, Frankenmuth/Birch Run on 11/10 and A Day in Chicago on 11/17.

5. The Sunday School kids are asked to bring in
nonperishable items to be delivered to Beacon of Hope
Be sure to pick up your invitation to our
in December along with the money that Pioneer Clubs
Celebration Event Dinner in honor of
collect in their Coin Wars. Others in the congregation
the Growing and Building Up in Love
can help too! Just drop off your donations in the box
Stewardship Campaign!
located near the Children’s Ministry Counter!
Invitations can be picked up today from
the table in the Fellowship Hall.
Chronicles of the Kings Series by Lynn Austin
“God and Kings”
“Song of Redemption”
“The Strength of His Hands” Adult Sunday School Electives
“Dogwood” by Chris Fabry 2 choices for spiritual growth and fellowship…
“Embrace Me” by Lisa Samson TRUEFACED-LIVING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF GRACE
“Bing Elizabeth Home” by Ed & Lois Smart
“The Scent of Cherry Blossoms” STORIES OF FAITH-REAL PEOPLE OF THE BIBLE
by Cindy Woodsmall
Make Sunday School a part of your life!
“June Bug” by Chris Fabry
“Not in the Heart” by Chris Fabry SUNDAY from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m.
“Grace” by Shelly Shepard Gray
“The Tapestry-The Life & Times of
Edith & Francis Schaeffer by Edith Schaeffer We know there is a lot of talent
in this church, and we want
DVD: “The DaVinci Code Deception”
to utilize it! So, if you are
interested in doing special
music during our service, please contact our Worship
Chad Lippincott, our Worship Arts Director, Arts Director, Chad Lippincott, at 399-4410 or
is offering piano lessons for all ages. parksidechad@sbcglobal.net. Don’t be shy - share the
For more details, please contact him gift that God has given you!
at 251-554-9955 or email him at
parksidechad@sbcglobal.net.
“Don’t forget - October is Pastor
Appreciation Month! Let them know
Are you or someone in your family missing your winter
coat? With cooler weather upon up, we have already how much you appreciate them!”
accumulated several winter coats, sweatshirts and hats!
Please check out the Lost and Found box located to the left Tom Foulkes, Chairman,
of the church office. Some of the jackets are hanging on the Pastor Appreciation Committee
coat racks.