1. December 25, 2011
For Adult and Sr. High 10:45 a.m.
(Sundays 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.)
Pastor Rob Renberg
Creation Seminar
Beginning January 8th, Ken Kruis will be leading a combined Sunday School class for
four weeks teaching Christians how to defend their faith when they argue creation versus
evolution and equip you with the answers for questions that people ask in today’s culture.
January 8: What does the Bible say about the age of the universe?
January 15: The Ark of Noah, and the pre-flood world.
January 22: The real history of dinosaurs.
January 29: Evolution, did God use it?
This seminar has been presented by Ken at churches around Holland and has been a
blessing to those attending as he shows the biblical foundations of the “science” around
the origin of the world and how God is at the center of it all. Ken believes that God has
given us His Word to count on as the final truth in the scientific world today. Plan to
attend!
It’s time again for a favorite Parkside activity:
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
fun, food & fellowship with our always popular… 616-399-4410
“Dessert for eight”
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Dessert for Eight are rotating groups of four couples meeting together for a time of
dessert & conversation once a month from January through April. Each rotating Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
host home couple will simply coordinate the day and time of the dessert at their Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
home. The other couples will bring a dessert to share. At the end of the schedule,
you will have had some yummy desserts with lots of your favorite people and made
some new friends as well! A great way to “get to know” others here at PBC. MINISTRY TEAM:
A couple = any two people … singles are welcome!
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840
Please sign your name & place in the offering plate today! Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Name (s) __________________________ Phone __________ Elder of the Week: Daniel Furbush - 335-2660
Deacon of the Week: Dirk Bronsink - 886-6299
Email __________________________________

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
Russ Hoek Peter Hoek Al & Ginny Tennant (Front Door)
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Mark Hansen Paul Ash Harold & Lisa Kimbel (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
Our children‟s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
No Sunday School Mitch & Charlys Boucher
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship
Jessica Furbush
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. (Age 3-Kindergarten) Ginny Tennant
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. No Children’s Church
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
Daniel Furbush-Elder
Dirk Bronsink-Deacon
A.J. VanKampen
Doug Dibkey
Coming Up
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Dec. 30 6:00 pm - Saturday 9:00 a.m. Junior High All Nighter at Church
Dec. 31 8:00 pm-12:30 am Senior High New Year‟s Eve Outreach
Jan. 1 9:30 am NO Sunday School USHERS GREETERS
Jan. 4 6:30 am Men‟s Prayer Group Dale Bronsink Dave Timmer Paul & Patti Wolters (Front Door)
Jan. 4 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Pete Jimmerson Bob Boardman Ken & Donnette Koester (Welcome Center)
Jan. 4 6:30 pm Financial Peace University at Church Sub: Doug Dibkey
Jan. 5 6:30 pm Start of Bad Bowlers League
Jan. 6 9:30 am Circle of Moms - Healthy Moms Event-Yoga & Snacks!
Jan. 6 7:00 pm Stamp „N Scrap at Church NURSERY
Jan. 8 9:30 am Fellowship Coffee/Nametag Sunday
Jan. 8 5:00 pm Prayer Partner Orientation
Jan. 8 6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group moves back to Sunday evening
SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
(9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Jan. 9 7:00 pm Board Meeting No Sunday School Sharon Amundsen
Jan. 10 7:00 pm Cash Clippers at Church MaryAnn & Sarah Dykstra
Jan. 12 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out - Yak „n Yarn
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Ella TenHarmsel
12/25 Kirby Arendsen Mary Ann & Sarah Dykstra
12/27 Ryan VanderHaar Need Helper
12/27 Laura Coppersmith
FINANCIAL TEAM
12/28 Linda Bradfield Rick Taylor-Elder
12/28 Deb VanHouten 12/27 Barry Dekker-Deacon
12/28 Steve VanderPloeg Ade & Sharon Craig Dykstra
Mark Hansen
Van Houten

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for Mary Walters 91 year old mom, Kathryn Guppen, who was
upcoming events!
diagnosed with colon cancer and needs surgery ASAP; BAD BOWLERS LEAGUE Jerry & Katie Ludlow bowl on this league on Thursday
t Pray for Rachel Schultz’s college friend, Lindsey Uribe, who was nights at Northland Lanes at 6:30 p.m. There is a ten-week league starting up on
injured in a car accident on 12/17 when Rachel hit ice and the car flipped several times. Thursday, January 5. There are four players on a team, and they thought it would
Lindsey received severe injuries to her arm and as of this writing has had 4 surgeries. be fun to have a couple of Parkside teams. The cost is $12 per night, not including
Pray also for Rachel who is bruised, sore and feeling guilty over the accident; shoes. If interested please call Katie at 994-3216 or Jerry at 994-3215.
t Pray for Thane Befus, 10 year old son of Chuck and Joy Befus, GMI missionaries in
HEALTHY MOMS EVENT! Come to the church on Friday, January 6, from
Costa Rica. Thane fell from some scaffolding last weekend onto a concrete floor hitting
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. for Circle of Moms. This month we‟re focusing on being a
his head. He has a 2-3” skull fracture which caused a stroke-like paralysis of the right healthy mom. There will be yoga and healthy snacks! Come in your comfies
side of his face and bleeding from his middle ear. Doctors say meningitis could set in. ready to relax and enjoy some “you time.” Childcare is provided, but please
Pray for no complications and for speedy healing. RSVP to Ashley Travis or Jordon Kamphuis if you will be using the childcare.
t Pray for safety & for a great time with family and friends for Michael & Jane Tiffany
who leave for the Netherlands this Wednesday. STAMP ‘N SCRAP On Friday, January 6, plan to join the Stamp „N Scrap
gang for an evening to scrapbook, stamp, sew or just fellowship with other
Continued Prayer Requests: women. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. and lasts until you want to leave! Feel
free to invite your friends. Contact Kari DeBoer or Laurie Hoek if you have
t For healing for those in our church who have had recent surgeries and illnesses; questions.
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, and
Nelvie VanKampen; PRAYER PARTNER ORIENTATION Whether you have been a Parkside Prayer
t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently; Partner for years or just signed up, this orientation is for you. Plan to attend this
t For all who have lost jobs and that employment opportunities will arise for them; very informative gathering on Sunday, January 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the church.
t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages;
CASH CLIPPERS If you like to save money and want to learn more about
t For all of our children-no matter what age-that they may lead Godly lives and make
couponing, come to Cash Clippers on Tuesday, January 10, from 7-8:30 p.m.
wise choices;
at the church. If you have questions, see Candy Lynch or Amanda Zandstra.
t For the unsaved-that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior;
t For safety and spiritual, emotional and physical strength for our military troops and LADIES EVENING OUT! Mark your calendar for our next LEO event -
missionaries around the world. “Yak „n Yarn” on Thursday, January 12, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the
church. More info will be coming soon!
Church Families of the Week
We need volunteers to take a one-week shift with Children’s Church
♥ Barbara Westveer ♥ Elizabeth Wierenga
from January-May. Please consider being a blessing to our children
♥ Paul & Patti Wolters, Katie, Haley and Erin ♥ Maxine York age 3 through kindergarten. A sign-up sheet is available at the
♥ Frankie Zwiers ♥ Andrew & Amanda Zandstra, Regan, Rysa and Elijah Children’s Ministry Counter. Older children age 11 and up can help
out too! See Katie Poynter if you have questions!
GGF Sister Church of the Week:
† Robinson Grace Church in Grand Haven, Pastor Bill Russell, Jr. We would like to recognize and pray for our
military service men and women. If you have
a relative serving in the military, please
Missionaries of the Week: forward a picture of the person to Judy at
♦ Chuck & Joy Befus, Missionaries to Costa Rica parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net or mail it
Apartado 809-4005, San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica to the church office.
Email: cjbefus@gmail.com

4. Ironmen
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 6-8
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Grades 9-12
Saturdays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Ministries
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS:
12/28 No youth group.
12/30 All-Nighter 6:00 pm Friday - 9:00 am Saturday
Cost is $3 plus bring a 2-liter or 1 gallon pop or juice and a bag of snacks
Men’s
(chips, candy, carrots, cookies, ANYTHING!) Dinner (pizza) and breakfast will
be provided. There will be games, devotional, movies and free time.
For more information, pick up a flyer at the youth counter.
Night out
1/4 “Fresh Start” Event Night
1/11 Small Group Night & 5th annual
1/18 Outreach Game Night
NOTE: Jr. High Parents
beast feast!
We still have a few openings for our summer outreach project in Quad Cities. Saturday, January 21@ 6:00 p.m.
If you’d like more info or would like to sign up, please see Pastor Matt today.
SAVE THE DATE!!! Join with other Parkside men & friends for this
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: evening of food, challenge and fellowship. Invite a friend or co-worker to
attend with you and enjoy a buffet of wild game and fish dishes, gourmet
12/31 New Year’s Eve Outreach - 8:00 pm-12:30 am
Cost is $5 - There will be a special worship time, lots of games, food, goodies and great desserts. Bring a dish to pass - It doesn’t have to be a
video games and MORE! Sign up at the youth counter. wild game food! We’ll have lots of fun and even have some great door
1/8 Game Night (SUNDAY EVENING!) prizes! Join your fellow Parkside Ironmen on January 21!!
1/15 Small Group and Dinner Night More details on the events of the evening coming soon.
Effective January 8, Sr. High Youth Group will be If you harvested any game animal or bird or fish this past year and
changing back to Sunday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. have pictures, please contact Pastor Rob to submit your picture
Be sure to pick up a new schedule at the youth counter for viewing on the “Wall of Fame” and a drawing for a
for the rest of the winter and spring. congratulations gift!
ALL YOUTH! Tear off & put in offering plate
All youth are invited to a day of skiing, snowboarding
and tubing at Pando Park on Saturday, January 21! We Name: ___________________________________ # attending: __________
will be leaving the church at 9 a.m. and returning at
2:30 p.m. The cost is $15 - please bring additional  YES! I plan to be there for the 5th annual “Beast Feast.”
money for lunch and drink. (Ski and snowboard  YES! I can bring the following wild game dish: _____________________
rentals are $20.) The deadline to sign up is January 8.
OR: I will bring the following dish/dessert to share: __________________

5. 13 WEEK COURSE COMING TO PARKSIDE
JANUARY 4-MARCH 28 FROM 6:30 TO 8:00 P.M.
“THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS”
Children in England from 1558 to 1829 were not permitted to practice their
faith openly. It is believed that someone during that era wrote the carol
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” to help children remember important
religious events. The song supposedly had two meanings - the surface
meaning plus a hidden Biblical and spiritual meaning which was
locked away in it to symbolize the teachings of the faith.
The “true love” mentioned in the song doesn’t refer to an earthly suitor
but it refers to God Himself.
The “me” who receives the presents refers to every saved person.
COST IS $99 PER MEMBERSHIP KIT The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
(ONE KIT REQUIRED PER FAMILY).
In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge which
feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, much in
If you have questions, talk to Matt Van Order at
335-4602 or go to daveramsey.com. memory of the expression of Christ’s sadness over the fate of Jerusalem:
“Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered thee
under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but thou wouldst not have it so…”
Symbols of the 12 gifts that God has given to us are:
The partridge in a pear tree = Jesus Christ, the Son of God
2 Turtle Doves = The Old and the New Testament
3 French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds = the Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
5 Golden Rings = The first 5 books of the Old Testament,
the “Pentateuch,” which gives the history of man’s fall from grace
6 Geese A-laying = the six days of creation
SIGN UP TODAY FOR DAVE RAMSEY’S 91 DAYS TO BEAT DEBT… 7 Swans A-swimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit-
AND BUILD WEALTH! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS. Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, Mercy
================================================ 8 Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes
 I/We would like to enroll in Financial Peace University. 9 Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit-
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,
 I/We are a FPU Alumni & would like to complete this class again at no charge. Gentleness and Self-Control
 I would like more information on this course before signing up. 10 Lords A-leaping = the Ten Commandments
NAME(S) ____________________________________________________ 11 Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles
TELEPHONE: _______________ EMAIL:__________________________ 12 Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of belief