1. “BODY BUILDERS”
SERMON NOTES October 28, 2012
OCTOBER 28, 2012 10:45 a.m.
“Growing Through Prayer” Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
1 Chronicles 4:10 & Assorted Scriptures
“Growing & Building Up in Love”
“Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Growing Through Prayer”
„Oh that you would bless me [indeed] 1 Chronicles 4:10 & Assorted Scripture
and enlarge my border,
and that your hand might be with me,
and that you would keep me from harm
so that it might not bring me pain!‟
And God granted what he asked.” (ESV)
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
MINISTRY TEAM:
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)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Steve Pierce - 399-0230
Deacon of the Week: Doug Poynter - 616-886-7899

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 Al Tennant Brad & Cassie Kamphuis (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Eloy Ramos Trent Ramos Rick & Sally Taylor (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 am) (10:00 am Age birth– Age 2)
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your Angi Fogerty Ashley Travis
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship *Cara Riemersma (if needed) Deanna Bronsink, Regan Zandstra
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
Deb & Abby Pierce Ginny Tennant
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. Sarah TenHarmsel
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. Steve Pierce-Elder Dennis Klemm
Doug Poynter-Deacon Cal Heyd
Craig Dykstra Doug Dibkey
Doug Dibkey Randy Riegler
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
USHERS GREETERS
This Week Coming Up Dirk Bronsink Matt Van Order Mike & Brenda VanderToorn (Front Door)
Ken Koester Kyle Kamphuis Daniel & Linda Furbush (Welcome Center)
Tonight 5:00 pm B.I.G. Nov. 4 9:30 am Sunday School (all ages)
Tonight 6:30 pm SH Youth Group Nov. 4 10:15 am Fellowship Coffee/Nametag Sunday
Mon. 7:00 pm Volleyball at the church Nov. 8 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out NURSERY
Tues. 7:00 pm Parkside Runners/Walkers Club Nov. 11 6:16 pm Celebration Dinner @ Haworth
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Nov. 14 6:00 pm Pioneer Clubs Family Dinner Night SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Wed. 5:30 pm Halloween Community Outreach Night Nov. 17 9:00 am Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Wed. 6:30 pm NO Pioneer Clubs Nov. 22 10:16 am Thanksgiving Day Service Lisa Kimbel Amy, Olivia & Alex Cooke
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Bible Study *Sara Bronsink (if needed) Sophie Riemersma
Fri. 9:15 am Circle of Moms
Fri. 6:30 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals)
Sat. 4:00 am 12 hour Prayer Vigil CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
10/28 Marilu Burgos (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Linda Bradfield
Sat. 9:00 am Every Man’s Battle 10/29 Marti Dibkey Gwen Klemm & Family
10/29 Sue Brisboe Regan Zandstra, Samantha Fishell
10/29 Judy Blauwkamp
10/30 Donna Beyer
10/31 Todd Crook FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
11/2 Joe Riegler Daniel Furbush-Elder Rick Taylor
Dirk Bronsink-Deacon Owen Smith
11/3 Duane Hoops Brian Hodgson Mark Leidy
11/3 Paul Ash Kevin Mason Craig Dykstra
11/2 Don & Gwen Lawton 11/3 Luke Dekker
11/3 Mark & Jackie Schaap 11/3 Scott Travis

3. New Prayer Requests: upcoming events!
t Pray for Laurie Hoek’s mother who was moved to Hospice Care CHURCH VOLLEYBALL Join others on Monday evenings for
last Thursday.
volleyball at the church at 7:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are
invited to join in! Questions, contact Katie Ludlow at 994-3216.
t Pray for healing for Dawn & Vaughn VandenBrink’s daughter,
Amy Douglas, as she recovers from an ectopic pregnancy.
PARKSIDE RUNNERS/WALKERS Have you ever wanted to jog
t Pray for comfort and peace for Ginny Pete and her family as her sister passed away a 5K or even start jogging? Or do you need some accountability
last week. Also pray for encouragement and healing for Larry who is receiving physical through the winter for your walking or running? Parkside Runners/
therapy at Spectrum Health Rehab Nursing Center in Grand Rapids . Walkers invite you to come join them downtown Holland on the
t Pray for a successful treatment for Don Lawton who has had severe back pain lately. snow-melt system starting this Tuesday, October 30. Meet in front
t Pray for Jim De Frell’s dad who had a scope of his stomach last Friday due to a life- of the Knickerbocher Theater on 8th Street at 7:00 p.m. There will be 3 parts
long stomach disease and for wisdom for the doctor in treating this condition. to the evening. Tony Van Houten will start a “Couch to 5K” group that will work
t Pray for healing for Barb Kroll who is at Rest Haven Care Center while she recovers through the next 9 weeks and get ready for Holland’s New Year’s Eve 5K race.
from her back surgery that she had on October 18. If you haven’t run lately or have never run, this is for you! Kelly DeBoer will take
t Pray for God’s will in our Growing and Building Up in Love campaign.
the seasoned runners and run them through the paces. 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
Continued Prayer Requests: Tony Van Houten at 616-218-0205.
t For Michael Tiffany who are receiving radiation treatments; HALLOWEEN OUTREACH EVENT! The Youth Group families
t For healing for all who have had recent surgeries & illnesses; are hosting a community outreach event this Wednesday from
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, Ann Bouwman, 5:30-8:00 p.m. If you’d like a safe place for your children to trick
and Nelvie VanKampen; or treat, plan to stop by for candy, food, fun and music! If you’d be
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages; interested in being part of this fun event by passing out your candy
here rather than at home, please be at the church around 5:15 p.m.
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
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. ages to get together for fun and fellowship with a goal of building
strong relationships while fostering connections between women in
Church Families of the Week: all different seasons of motherhood. Please join them this Friday,
November 2, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. for “Game Day!” Meet at the
♥ Bill & Cathie Raby ♥ Eloy & Patty Ramos and Trent church for fellowship, games and snacks with your Circle of Moms
♥ Larry & Angie Rees ♥ Ray Reidsma ♥ Bob & Ruth Renberg friends. There is no charge for this event and sitters will be provided.
♥ Pastor Rob & Amy Renberg, Emily, Adam and Holly ♥ Vicki Renberg
3 G’s (GOD’S GIFTED GALS) 3G’s will be meeting on this Friday,
November 2, and the first Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the
GGF Sister Church of the Week: church. WiFi is available for those scrapbookers who scrap online.
Bring whatever craft you are working on or just come to chat! Come
† Grace Bible Church in Midland, Pastor John Records 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: LADIES EVENING OUT Ladies, mark your calendar for LEO at the
♦ Lawrence & Barbara Trumbower, Missionaries to Puerto Rico, church on Thursday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. for “Accessory Swap
Apartado 1416, Juana Diaz, PR 00795 Bingo.” Bring an accessory that is in excellent condition, like a purse,
scarf, jewelry, hats, etc. Wrap it in gift paper and these will be the
Email: ladyforsythia@gmail.com
prizes for Bingo. Please sign up at the Women’s ministry counter!

4. POSTER CONTEST
All children kindergarten through 8th grade
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP are invited to participate in a Poster Contest!
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Construct a poster that depicts our campaign slogan: “Growing &
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Building Up In Love.” Cool prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS: 3rd place winners. All participants will receive
ribbons and all posters will be displayed. Pick up the
Jr. High Youth Group rules and an 11x17 paper at the Children’s Ministry
There will be on Youth Group but plan to be here with your family for our counter and return your poster to that table by this
Halloween Community Outreach Family Night. Be at the church at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31. Winners and prizes will be
The event is open to the public from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
announced on Sunday morning, November 4.
11/7 A Study of Esther - Small Group Night
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Tonight - “A Study of Esther”
MICHAEL W. SMITH CONCERT An evening of worship and blessings will be held at Central
FOOD-GAMES-DEVO 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
11/4 - Service Night at the Church discounts are available for groups, seniors and students. Call 1-800-585-3737 or go to
www.startickets.com. for tickets or more information.
ALL YOUTH:
BARNABAS FALL CELEBRATION BANQUET Celebrate with the ministry team the
COMMUNITY OUTREACH FAMILY NIGHT: This Wednesday greatness of God in growing the people and the outreach of the entire Barnabas Family of
Ministries. Join them on November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Trestle Stop Restaurant in Hamilton.
Sign up at the Youth Counter to help pass out candy. This is a family
Please call or email by November 2 to 616-748-8435 or barnabas@barnabasmin.org.
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.
ORPHAN SUNDAY November is National Adoption Month. The Orphan Sunday 2012
Holland Area Community Conference will be held next Sunday, November 4, from 3:30-
8:00 p.m. at Ridgepoint Church, 340 104th Street in Holland. This is a free event open to
FAMILY RAKE & RUN OUTREACH Friday, November 16 the public. The films “Faultness” and “Orphan Sunday 2012 Zambia” will be premiered.
For more information, you may go to: http://www.mosaicfosteradopt.org.
Come to the church as soon as you get out of school.
Groups will be going out to rake at 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. Rake until
dark then return to the church for pizza and a movie. RIGHT TO LIFE OF HOLLAND AUCTION Support RTL by bidding on over 300 great items
We’ll be done by 9:00 p.m. Sign up at the Youth Counter! on Wednesday, November 7, from noon-7:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. Details can be seen at www.rtlofholland.org or call 396-1037 to request a printed
copy of all the items and how to place your bids.
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS If you are interested in day trips to exciting places
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST… with other Christian women, consider participating in Christ Memorial Church’s Happy Town
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.) Travelers group. Pick up a flyer at the Women’s Ministry Counter or contact Gwen Lawton
at 298-8674 for more information. Future events include a day of shopping at Bronner’s
One half of all proceeds from food/drink purchases go to our monthly mission cause:
October-Guatemala Open Doors Ministry; November-Tanzania Grace Ministries. Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth and the Birch Run Outlet mall on November 10 and
A day of shopping in Chicago on November 17.

5. Have you returned your RSVP for our
Growing and Building Up in Love Stewardship KITCHEN NEEDS!
Campaign Celebration Event dinner The kitchen is in need of towels! If you have any slightly
(even if you cannot attend)? The event will be used kitchen towels you would be wiling to donate, it
held on Sunday, November 11, at 6:16 p.m. at would be greatly appreciated! You can give them to
Haworth Inn and Conference Center located Elise Van Kampen, Beth Riegler or Judy Timmer or
at 225 College Avenue in Holland. drop the items off outside the kitchen door.
Please put your RSVP card in the offering plate today. If you don’t
have your card with you, you can put a note in the offering plate
indicating if you will or will not be able to attend. Or you can call
or email Judy at 399-4410 or parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net by “Don’t forget - October is Pastor
Wednesday with the number attending, names of Sr. High youth
and adults, number of children age 5 - Jr. High for the Children’s Appreciation Month! Let them
Event and the number of children infant - 4 years old that will
need nursery.
know how much you appreciate
them!”
Tom Foulkes, Chairman,
2013 vacation Pastor Appreciation Committee
bible school!
Pick up a Voter’s Guide for the November 6 General Election
from the Growth & Outreach Counter.
JUNE 17 - JUNE 21
IN THE MORNING
If you’re fairly new to Parkside but attending regularly, we’d love to take your
picture and put it on our Church Family Board located in the hallway outside
Save the date to attend or to the 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.
volunteer! Plan your vacation and
sports camps around it!
Adult Sunday School Electives
WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S GATHERING 2 choices for spiritual growth and fellowship…
TRUEFACED-LIVING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF GRACE
Men, you’re welcome to join other men who meet on STORIES OF FAITH-REAL PEOPLE OF THE BIBLE
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. Make Sunday School a part of your life!
Come when you can - leave when you must. SUNDAY from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m.

6. FELLOWSHIP COFFEE NEXT SUNDAY!
Join us next Sunday in the Family Life Center at
10:15 a.m. and enjoy coffee and baked goods while
you visit with your church friends! The following
ladies are scheduled to bring goodies that morning. Would you be willing to donate home-baked goods for Parkside’s Holiday
Thanks to each of you for blessing our church family! Arts & Crafts Fair being held at the church on Saturday, November 17, from
9-3? The proceeds from the bake sale will be going toward Parkside’s Youth
Amy Renberg Beth Riegler Sally Taylor Outreach Program.
Ella TenHarmsel Laurie Teusink Dawn Tibbitts
Jane Tiffany Judy Timmer Cheryl Tooke Suggested donations include but are not limited to:
Kathy Trantham Pies (not cream), Cakes, Cookies, Breads
Cinnamon Rolls or Dinner Rolls
Brownies, Cupcakes
It is also Nametag Sunday so please wear your nametag located Fudge or other Holiday Candy
on the tables in front of the Welcome Center. If you don’t have a Items specifically for children
nametag and are a regular at Parkside, please make one but also
sign up for one so it will be available the 1st Sunday of each month. Bringing your “gift” pre-plated will lessen our sale day preparation. Please
mark your item if there are ingredients in it that might cause an allergic
reaction (i.e nuts.) You do not need to price it.
The following is suggested: 6 or 12 rolls per plate; 12 cookies per plate;
1 large piece of pie or cake per plate; one large brownie per plate or
FAMILY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY BUILDERS PROGRAM 4-6 per plate; 4-6 pieces of fudge or candy per plate, and 4-6 cupcakes per
If you shop at Family Christian, don’t forget to get their plate. Whole pies, cakes, and breads would also go over great as the sale is
“Ministry Builder” stickers to help us purchase books just before Thanksgiving. “Puppy Chow” was a huge hit last year and we
for our library. For every $5.00 of purchases, you will would love to have some items suitable for diabetics.
receive a Ministry Builders stamp to go on a card. Items need to be at the church by 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, and
When the card is full, you can turn it in to the church can also be dropped off on Friday, Nov. 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or
office, and we will receive $5.00 toward the purchase 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. or on Saturday, November 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
of new books for our library.
For more information, call Gwen Lawton at 616-298-8674 or Rosey Boardman
at 399-0506 or you can email Nancee Smith at owenan@earthlink.net.
Are you willing to help us
For planning purposes, please tear off the bottom half of this form
advertise our November 17 Arts & and place it in the offering plate.
Crafts Fair? We have brochures
and small flyers available for
pickup at the Welcome Center YES, I would be willing to donate the following to Parkside’s Holiday Bake Sale:
Counter. Take a bunch for your
work, your friends and your Item: ______________________________________________________________
family!
Name: ________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Questions...talk to Judy Timmer
or Jane Tiffany. Pre-plated? Yes ________________ No __________________