1. SERMON NOTES
OCTOBER 14, 2012 October 21, 2012
10:45 a.m.
“Growing & Building Your Faith”
Hebrews 11:6
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
“Growing & Building Your Faith”
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him Hebrews 11:6
must believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Heb.11:6
What is Faith?
I. __________________ When I Don’t ________________ It. (Heb.11:1)
II. _______________ When I Don’t _________________ It. (Heb.11:7-8)
Exhibit A: ______________ You cannot stay where you
Exhibit B: ______________ are and go with God!
III. ___________________ When I Don’t ______________ It. (Heb.11:4)
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
Exhibit C: _____________ 616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Ways to Give:
1. ______________ What do I have right now? Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
2. ______________ What does God want me to trust Him for?
IV. ______________ When I Don’t __________________ It. (Heb.11:27)
MINISTRY TEAM:
Exhibit D: _____________ Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Ways to Build Your Faith: Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
1. Through the __________________. (Rom.10:17) Elder of the Week: Harold Kimbel - 772-5149
Deacon of the Week: John Preikszas - 399-5906
2. Through ___________ and _____________. (1Peter 1:7)

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 John Preikszas Larry Rees Al & Mary Walters (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Eloy Ramos Trent Ramos Mark & Katy DeJong (Welcome Center)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Sub: Steve Stevens
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 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your Sally Taylor Cindi, Kirby & Kinsey Arendsen
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship *Linda Furbush (if needed)
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) Yvonne Bazaan
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. Katie Ludlow, Laurie Teusink
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. KT Manifold
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 Bryan Booker
John Preikszas-Deacon Barry Dekker
Mark Hansen Mike VanderToorn
Rex DeBoer Bob Boardman
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up USHERS GREETERS
Tonight 5:00 pm B.I.G. Oct. 28 9:30 am Sunday School (all ages) John Preikszas Al Tennant Brad & Cassie Kamphuis (Front Door)
Tonight 6:30 pm SH Youth Group Oct. 31 5:00 pm Halloween Outreach Night Eloy Ramos Trent Ramos Rick & Sally Taylor (Welcome Center)
Mon. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the church Oct. 31 6:30 pm No Pioneer Clubs Sub: Steve Stevens
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runners/Walkers Club Nov. 1 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Bible Study
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Nov. 2 9:15 am Circle of Moms NURSERY
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Nov. 2 6:30 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals)
Wed. 6:30 pm JH Youth Group Nov. 3 9:00 am Every Man’s Battle SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 am) (10:00 am Age birth– Age 2)
Nov. 3 4:00 am 24 hour Prayer Vigil Angi Fogerty Dawn VandenBrink
Nov. 8 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out *Cara Riemersma (if needed) Deanna Bronsink, Regan Zandstra
Nov. 11 6:16 pm Celebration Dinner @ Haworth
Nov. 17 9:00 am Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair
10/21 Ella TenHarmsel CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
10/22 Kurt Postma Deb & Abby Pierce Ginny Tennant
10/23 Mark Leidy Sarah TenHarmsel
10/25 Kenzie Taylor
10/25 Barb Klunder FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
Steve Pierce-Elder Dennis Klemm
10/26 Jan VanDyke Doug Poynter-Deacon Cal Heyd
10/26 Hal Hoppa Craig Dykstra Doug Dibkey
10/27 Sally Heyd 10/27 Greg & Laurie Teusink
Doug Dibkey Randy Riegler

3. New Prayer Requests:
upcoming events!
CHURCH VOLLEYBALL Join others on Monday evenings for volleyball at the
t Pray for Cassandra Tooke who was back in the hospital last church at 7:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are invited to join in! Questions,
week due to a gall stone that was stuck in a bile duct. She contact Cal Heyd or Jerry or Katie Ludlow.
had her gall bladder removed a short time before.
t Pray for healing for Barb Kroll who had back surgery last WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S GATHERING Men, you’re welcome to join other
Thursday. men who meet on Wednesday mornings from 6:30-7:30 a.m. for a time of devotions,
t Continue to pray for Larry Pete who was transferred from the hospital to Spectrum praying together, talking about life and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Come when
you can - leave when you must.
Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids last Wednesday.
t Pray for a speedy recovery for Katie Preikszas who had minor surgery last Thursday.
PARKSIDE RUNNERS/WALKERS Have you ever wanted to jog a 5K or even start
t Pray for peace for Tabatha Sampson whose grandmother passed away last week. jogging? Or do you need some accountability through the winter for your walking
t Pray for Ann Bouwman who is moving from her granddaughter’s home to Resthaven’s or running? Parkside Runners/Walkers invite you to come join them downtown
Maple Woods facility on 32nd St. She will be in Room 135 of the memory support unit. Holland on the snow-melt system starting Tuesday, October 30. Meet in front of
t PTL that Kevin Beyer was finally able to go home after spending 1 1/2 months in the the Knickerbocher Theater on 8th Street at 7:00 p.m. There will be 3 parts to the
hospital and in a rehab center. evening. Tony Van Houten will start a “Couch to 5K” group that will work through the next 9
weeks and get ready for Holland’s New Years Eve 5K race. If you haven’t run lately or have never
run, this is for you! Kelly DeBoer will take the seasoned runners and run them through the paces.
Continued Prayer Requests: The final part is the walkers. Come on down and walk and have a great time with some great
people. For more information, contact Kelly DeBoer at 616-566-3941 or Tony Van Houten at
t For Michael Tiffany and Nancy Kuiken who are receiving radiation treatments; 616-218-0205.
t For healing for all who have had recent surgeries & illnesses;
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, Ann Bouwman, HALLOWEEN OUTREACH EVENT! The Youth Group families are hosting a
and Nelvie VanKampen; community outreach event on October 31 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. If you’d like a safe
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages; place for your children to trick or treat, plan to stop by for candy, food, fun and music!
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior;
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise choices; CIRCLE OF MOMS Circle of Moms is a time for mothers of all ages to get
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. together for fun and fellowship with a goal of building strong relationships while
fostering connections between women in all different seasons of motherhood.
Please join them on Friday, November 2, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. for “Game Day!”
Church Families of the Week: Meet at the church for fellowship, games and snacks with your Circle of Moms friends. There is
♥ Bill & Esther Peacock ♥ Doug & Katie Poynter and Natalie no charge for this event and sitters will be provided.
♥ Larry & Ginny Pete ♥ Steve & Deb Pierce, Nathan, Noah, Abby, Jacob
3 G’s (GOD’S GIFTED GALS) 3G’s will be meeting on Friday, November 2, and
♥ Kurt & Michelle Postma, Megan and Madison
the first Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Note: WiFi is available
♥ John & Sabrina Preikszas, Katie and Matt for those scrapbookers who scrap online. Bring whatever craft you are working on
or just come to chat! Come when you want and leave when you want. For more
GGF Sister Church of the Week: information call Kari DeBoer at 399-8288 or Laurie Hoek at 772-4522.
† Grace Bible Fellowship in Kent City, Pastor Duane Reichelt LADIES EVENING OUT Ladies, mark your calendar for LEO at the church on
Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. for “Accessory Swap Bingo.” Bring an
accessory that is in excellent condition, like a purse, scarf, jewelry, hats, etc.
Missionaries of the Week: Wrap it in gift paper and these will be the prizes for Bingo. Please sign up at the
Women’s ministry counter!
♦ Titus & Kristy Lloyd, Missionaries to Malawi,
Grace Church of Malawi, P. O. Box 20043, Lilongwe, Malawi VBS 2013 The date for our 2013 Vacation Bible School is June 17-June 21 in the
Email: talloyd@yahoo.com morning. Save the date to attend or volunteer! Plan your vacation & sports camps
around it!

4. CONGRATULATIONS TO SCOTT & KAYLA FLETCHER
ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR DAUGHTER, EVELYN, ON OCTOBER 12.
(Kayla is Vicki Renberg’s daughter and Pastor Rob’s niece)
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.
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: Music Director Chad Lippincott has
moved into his new home! His address
Jr. High Youth Group this Wednesday is 148 Dunton Avenue, Holland, MI
SWIM NIGHT AT HOLLAND AQUATIC CENTER! 49424.
Cost is $3.00. We’ll be leaving the church at 6:35 p.m.
and will return at 8:05 p.m.
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: POSTER CONTEST
Tonight - Sr. High Youth Group 6:30 - 8:00 pm All children kindergarten through 8th grade
A Study of David - Recap Food-Games-Devo by Zach Caruth are invited to participate in a Poster Contest!
Construct a poster that depicts our campaign slogan: “Growing &
Building Up In Love.” Cool prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and
The Sr. High Retreat has been postponed; however, plan to join us
this Saturday, Oct. 27 at DeJong’s for “Harvest in the Woods!” Come 3rd place winners. All participants will receive
and walk the Mystery Trail! Wear a costume (prizes for most creative but ribbons and all posters will be displayed. Pick up the
remember our modesty rules.) There will be a bonfire, a devo, s’mores and rules and an 11x17 paper at the Children’s Ministry
hot drinks. Meet at the church at 7:00 p.m. and we’ll return at 9:00.
counter and return your poster to that table by
10/28 – Youth Group - A Study of Esther 11/4 - Service Night at the Church Wednesday, October 31. Winners and prizes will be
announced on Sunday morning, November 4.
ALL YOUTH:
HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY OUTREACH FAMILY NIGHT: Wed. Oct. 31
Sign up at the Youth Counter to help pass out candy. This is a family event so parents,
please plan to help out! Be at the church at 5:00. The event runs from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
FOCUS ON LIFE The public is invited to hear Pam Tebow speak at the annual “Focus on Life”
RAKE & RUN: Friday, November 16 dinner on Tuesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville. Mrs. Tebow
Come to the church as soon as you get out of school. Groups will be going out to rake was given a national platform to encourage the prolife message when ESPN aired a portion of
at 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. Rake until dark then return to the church for pizza and a movie. an interview focusing on her refusal to abort her Heisman Trophy winning son, Tim. Contact
We’ll be done by 9:00 p.m. Sign up at the Youth Counter! 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.
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM MICHAEL W. SMITH CONCERT An evening of worship and blessings will be held at Central
Wesleyan Church on Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. featuring Michael W. Smith and
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST… special guests L’Anglus. Tickets are $25 for gold circle and $20 for reserved seating. Special
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.)
discounts are available for groups, seniors and students. Call 1-800-585-3737 or go to
One half of all proceeds from food/drink purchases go to our monthly mission cause: www.startickets.com. for tickets or more information.
October-Guatemala Open Doors Ministry; November-Tanzania Grace Ministries.

5. Have you returned your RSVP to our KITCHEN NEEDS!
Celebration Event dinner in honor of The kitchen is in need of towels and plastic bags!
the Growing and Building Up in Love If you have any slightly used kitchen towels you would
Stewardship Campaign? It will be held on be wiling to donate or used plastic grocery bags, it
Sunday, November 11, at 6:16 p.m. at would be greatly appreciated! You can give them to
Haworth Inn and Conference Center Elise Van Kampen, Beth Riegler or Judy Timmer or
located at 225 College Avenue in Holland. drop the items off outside the kitchen door.
You can put your RSVP card in the offering plate today or next
Sunday or call or email Judy with the number attending, names of
Sr. High youth and adults, number of children age 5 - Jr. High for
the Children’s Event and the number of children infant - 4 years old
that will need nursery.
Adult Sunday School Electives
(Adults, fine dining attire suggested—Children, casual attire suggested.)
2 choices for spiritual growth and fellowship…
TRUEFACED-LIVING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF GRACE
STORIES OF FAITH-REAL PEOPLE OF THE BIBLE
The Sunday School kids are asked to bring in nonperishable Make Sunday School a part of your life!
items to be delivered to Beacon of Hope in December along SUNDAY from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m.
with the money that Pioneer Clubs collect in their Coin Wars.
Others in the congregation can help too! Just drop off your
food donations and put them in the box located near the
Children’s Ministry Counter! We know there is a lot of talent in
this church, and we want
to utilize it! So, if you are
interested in doing special
Chronicles of the Kings Series by Lynn Austin music during our service, please contact our Worship
“God and Kings”
Arts Director, Chad Lippincott, at 399-4410 or
“Song of Redemption”
“The Strength of His Hands”
parksidechad@sbcglobal.net. Don’t be shy - share the
gift that God has given you!
“Dogwood” by Chris Fabry
“Embrace Me” by Lisa Samson
“Bing Elizabeth Home” by Ed & Lois Smart
“The Scent of Cherry Blossoms”
“Don’t forget - October is Pastor
by Cindy Woodsmall Appreciation Month! Let them know
“June Bug” by Chris Fabry
“Not in the Heart” by Chris Fabry how much you appreciate them!”
“Grace” by Shelly Shepard Gray
“The Tapestry-The Life & Times of Tom Foulkes, Chairman,
Edith & Francis Schaeffer by Edith Schaeffer
Pastor Appreciation Committee
DVD: “The DaVinci Code Deception”