Parkside Bible Church Bulletin 10-2-16

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
family & close friends.)
Keep request confidential-to be shared with prayer
partners, staff and board only.
Your Name: ____________________________
Request: ______________________________
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General comments or special needs: ______________
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Please pray…
t for upcoming laser ablation surgery for John Feyereisen
with Dr. Lee at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit (no date as of
this writing … but soon!)
t for Ella Ten Harmsel’s dad, Gerrit Lubbers, and for
Mike’s mom who are both not doing well;
t for Fay Griffin as she tries to sell her house in South
Haven and that the Lord will reveal where He would like
her to live in the future;
t for encouragement for Tobin Crook and Zach Caruth
as they continue with medical treatments;
t for our homebound including Ray Reidsma, Mary
Carmichael and Kay Everett;
t for those struggling with emotional & mental problems
including depression, fear, guilt, and grief;
t for good relationships between all husbands and wives
and parents and children in our church;
t for our Prayer Families of the week: Bill & Debb Large,
Gwen Lawton, Mark Leidy, Ken, Connie & Sommer Lentz,
Tom, Janet, Olivia & Lucas Lesher and Laurie Luke;
t for our GGF sister church of the week: Grace
Community Church in Cadillac, Pastor Hersel Wing;
t for our Grace Missionaries: Cory & Kim Hodgson, serving
with GMI in Tanzania.
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PPARKSIDEARKSIDE BBIBLEIBLE MMINISTRYINISTRY TTEAMEAM::
Lead Pastor: Gary Spykerman - 294-1447 (parksidegs@sbcglobal.net)
Interim Youth Director: Tyler Cook (parksidetyler@att.net)
Worship Arts Director - Allyssa Thompson (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 - 399-9776
Deacon of the Week: Keith Welch - 616-510-3710
Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 616-399-4410
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October 2, 2016
Family Bible Hour 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, ALL JR. & SR. HIGH YOUTH
ARE INVITED TO “GYM NIGHT” AT THE CHURCH AT 6:30 PM.
THERE WILL BE GAMES, FOOD AND FUN! INVITE YOUR
FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU!
JUNIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 6-8
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
SENIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 9-12
Sundays 6:00-7:30 pm
FAMILY BIBLE HOUR - Attendance last Sunday: 132
Plan to make Family Bible Hour a part of your Sunday Worship!
Join us at 9:30 a.m. - Classes from Nursery - Adult. We have 5 adult
class offerings so just drop in on one of them next Sunday. Classes
are: Explore the Book taught by Pastor Gary & Kurt Postma meeting
in the Youth Room, Grace By Which We Stand taught by Harold
Kimbel, Pastor Craig Apel & Allen Riemersma meeting in the Board
Room, Beliefs to Live By taught by Jay Riemersma & Ty Cook meeting
in Room A3, Ephesians Walk taught by Bryan Booker & John Tooke
meeting in Room A2, and The Ten Women of the Bible taught by
Lisa Kimbel and Sabrina Preikszas meeting in Room F2 off of
the Fellowship Hall.
BUILDING FUND CHALLENGE: We have received an
anonymous offer to match whatever money we can raise by
December 18 to apply toward (and prayerfully pay off) our
mortgage. Our congregational challenge is to raise $135,000.
Please prayerfully consider designating funds to the building fund
by December 18. We give God the glory in working through His
people, and we praise Him for this opportunity to partner together
in removing this mortgage payment from our debt. Please be sure
to mark any donation to the Building Fund.
If you are interested in participating in Franklin Graham's Decision
America Tour and be represented on the steps of our state capitol this
Tuesday, October 4th please contact John Tooke at 616-403-7299.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: This Sunday is the last week to choose a week
you would like to serve in Children’s Church. After today, openings will be
filled with names from the previous schedule. If you no longer wish to be on
the list, please see Linda Furbush. Thank you to those who have already
signed up. The signup sheet is on the round table next to the Children’s Min-
istry Counter.

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 MORNING
Ushers: Doug Poynter, Al Walters, Russ Hoek, Walt Kibby Sub: Harold Kimbel
Before Church Greeters: John & Trudy Feyereisen
After Church Greeters: Mike Cooke, Andrew Zandstra
Welcome Center: Bob & Annette Stone Library: Linn Bradfield
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2) : Jana Van Enk, Moira Fogerty
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K): Katie Jacobs, Ria Nieboer
Financial Team: Vaughn VandenBrink, Keith Welch, Vince Bush, Scott Miles
Prayer Partners: Tom Foulkes, Paul Russcher, Dan Furbush, Sr.
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Doug Poynter, Al Walters, Russ Hoek, Walt Kibby Sub: Harold Kimbel
Before Church Greeters: Burt & Elaine Taylor
After Church Greeters: Bryan Booker, Todd Crook
Welcome Center: Laurie Luke, Shirley Brookhouse Library: Fran Harig
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2) : Yvonne Bazan, Ronda Woldring
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K): Courtney Cook, Jessica Furbush, Rysa Zandstra
Financial Team: Dale Bronsink, Eloy Ramos, Rick Taylor, Doug Poynter
Prayer Partners: Rick Taylor, Larry Fishell, Rod Tummel
Caring and Sharing
SUPPLIES FOR THE PHILIPPINES Today is the last day to drop off supplies that the
Fishell’s will be delivering to kids with special needs in the Philippines.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Children from 1st - 5th grade are
encouraged to join Parkside’s Children’s Choir being held every Wednesday evening from
5:15-6:00 p.m. The choir is under the direction of Pastor Gary and Sue Spykerman.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY It’s not too late to join the Women’s Bible Study held every
Thursday night from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the church. We are doing a verse-by-verse study of
the book of Philippians and there are still study books available. If interested, please see
either Cheryl Tooke or Susan Spykerman today!
3 G’S (God’s Gifted Gals) Please join other ladies at the church this Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a
“Fall Festival” with donuts, cider and hot cocoa. Bring a craft to work on or to just hang out with
other ladies and talk! Plan to join the fun and invite your lady friends!
YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES EVENT Young Marrieds - This Saturday, October 8, please
plan to attend a bonfire at Bill & Debb Large’s home from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This is our “Kick Off
Event” so we would love to have a big group attend. Bring the kids, if you have any, and fishing
poles and bait if you would like to fish with your kids. Also please bring some lawn chairs if you
can. We will provide Smores around the campfire! The address is 500 Pine Lake Court in
Holland 49424. Please RSVP before October 5 by texting 616-566-1944 or by emailing Bill
at large@hope.edu.
INFANT/CHILD DEDICATION If you have an infant or child that you would like to dedicate
to the Lord, please plan to participate on Sunday, October 30. Forms to complete are on the
Children’s Ministry Counter. Please turn them into the church office by October 23.
BIRTHDAYS
10/3 Cara Riemersma, Dale Mokma
10/5 Abby & Noah Pierce, John Cook
10/6 Dawn VandenBrink, Kamea Amundsen
10/7 Jim Crane, Matt Preikszas,
Barb Carlisle, Chad Lippincott
ANNIVERSARIES
10/3 Lyle & Carol Vander Haar
10/3 Mike & Ella Ten Harmsel
10/6 Jim & Kelly DeFrell
Tues. 11:30 am Prayer for church attendees and needs - All invited
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group
Wed. 5:15 pm Children’s Choir for 1st-5th Grades
Wed. 6:00 pm Youth and Helpers Pizza Dinner
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs for age 4 (and in Preschool) - 5th Grade
Thurs. 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study - Philippians
Thurs. 8:00 pm Young Men’s Basketball
Fri. 6:30 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals)
Sat. 6:30 pm Jr. & Sr. High Student Gym Night
Sat. 6:30 pm Young Married Couples Bonfire at the Large’s
Oct. 9 9:30 am Family Bible Hour - all ages
Oct. 9 10:45 am Morning Service
Oct. 9 6:00 pm Sr. High Youth Group
Oct. 9 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Gathering
Oct. 10 7:00 pm Congregational Meeting
Oct. 19 7:00 pm 1st “Getting To Know You” Class
Oct. 20 6:30 pm Ladies LIFT Fall Festival Event - No Bible Study
Oct. 21 5:30 pm Ladies Dinner & Game Night - James Street Inn
“GETTING TO KNOW YOU”
If you are new to Parkside Bible Church and would like to know more about
the church family, join us for 4 weeks as we go through the basic foundational elements
of our philosophy, our doctrine and other important issues. These 4 one-hour classes
are also for those who want to become members of the church. We’ll be meeting on
Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on October 19, October 26, November 2 and
November 9. Please call the church office to register or for more information.
ANNUAL MEETING OCTOBER 10 AT 7:00 PM
All attendees are encouraged to pick up a copy of our Annual Report
from the table in the Fellowship Hall. Our proposed board members and
proposed budget are in the packet. All members are strongly encouraged
to attend as we must have a quorum. If you are a member and absolutely
cannot be present for the meeting, you can obtain an absentee ballot from
Eloy Ramos or from assistant Judy Timmer today. (No absentee ballots
will be given out after October 9.)

3. SERMON NOTES - 10/2/16
Sermon Series: “What Teens Want to Hear
from the Pulpit”
Sermon: “Lion Den Habits”
Text: Daniel 6:1-18; 9:2,11; 1:17
TEEN REQUEST…
* “Staying firm in our faith” (15)
* “Keeping a close relationship with God” (12)
* “Keeping Him there through everything” (17)
* “Doing what God wants us to do” (16)
* “Living like Christ” (15)
* “Strengthening our relationship with God” (16)
….. can happen as we follow the example of Daniel
who had the following HABITS:
1. He _____________________ regularly (6:10-11).
2. He was a ____________________ of the Living God (6:20).
3. He showed ____________________________ to those who
were over him (6:21-22).
4. He ____________________ in his God (6:23).
5. He knew the _____________________________ (9:2,11).
6. He had __________________________ (1:17).
Opportunity to serve:
Do you have a musical talent?
Do you like to sing, or play an
instrument and want to serve
the Lord through music? We would love to have you
come and join the worship team. We are a group of peo-
ple, a family, who love serving the Lord together, with
the gifts that He has given us. If you are interested and
have a gift in music, whether that be vocally, playing
guitar, drums, piano, bass, or whatever it may be, get in
touch with Allyssa Thompson. Find her after church on
Sunday, or you can contact her through email,
parksideallyssa@sbcglobal.net or
call the church.
We would love to have you
serving with us!
“CONNECT” - SUNDAY
EVENING GATHERINGS
FROM 6:00-7:15 P.M.
Join us on Sunday evenings as we CONNECT with one
another and the Scriptures from 6:00-7:15 p.m. We’ll be
sharing from God’s Word, providing opportunities for small
group discussion, and more.
Our first CONNECT will happen next Sunday, October 9,
as we hear an update from John Cook who just returned from
Malaysia.
The format for CONNECT will be as follows:
6:00-6:45 Interview/Testimony/Bible Challenge
6:45-7:15 Small Group Discussion
Join us for a unique and different experience as we meet
on Sunday evenings to CONNECT with one another!