Parkside Bible Church Bulletin

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 & friends.)
Keep request confidential-to be shared with prayer
partners, staff and board only.
Your Name: ____________________________
Request: ______________________________
____________________________________
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Please pray…
t for peace for Gayle Kibby, who has breast cancer and is
scheduled for a double mastectomy tomorrow at 1:30 in
Grand Haven;
t for a miraculous cure for John Feyereisen whose last scan
showed a recurrence of brain cancer. He will have another
MRI in mid-January to determine a treatment plan. Pray for
peace and God’s abundant love for John and Trudy;
t for Melva Russcher who will be having carpal tunnel
surgery in Zeeland on Thursday;
t for Ginny Pete who will be meeting with an Orthopedic
Surgeon soon as her MRI showed she has severe nerve
damage in her lower back;
t for little side effects for Kit Fishell who is fighting breast
cancer and receiving daily sessions of radiation;
t for Sharon Amundsen who is experiencing some adverse
side effects from her last chemo;
t for Tobin Crook that he will feel great for Christmas and
that the family will have a wonderful holiday;
t for a treatment plan that will resolve the medical problems
that Zach Caruth is experiencing;
t for peace and safety for all our military serving away from
home during the holidays;
t for strength and peace for all our widows/widowers and
those without family and alone during the holidays;
t for wisdom for our church Worship Arts Search Committee
as they seek a new worship leader;
t for our homebound including Mary Carmichael and Kay
Everett;
t for our Prayer Families of the week: Allen & Mary Walters,
Keith, Jill, Alexia, Brielle, Jordyn & Paityn Welch, Elizabeth
Wierenga and Ronda Woldring;
t for our GGF Sister Church: Croton Community Church in
Newaygo;
t for our Grace Missionaries Brett & Debby Chapman serving
in Nicaragua.
JUNIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 6-8
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
SENIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 9-12
Sundays 6:00-7:30 pm
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Lead Pastor: Gary Spykerman - 294-1447 (parksidegs@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 796-8756 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Kevin Mason - 283-4603
Deacon of the Week: Todd Crook - 848-7300
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 616-399-4410
www.parksidebiblechurch.com
SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP: Tonight is our Christmas Party! Meet at the
church at 3:45 pm for caroling at Rest Haven followed by the Progressive
Dinner. Bring a $5 gift for exchange. We’ll be done at the church at 8:30 pm.
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP: It’s Christmas Break! See you in January-enjoy
the holiday with your friends and family!
2016 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Please pick up your 2016 offering envelopes today at the Welcome
Center. If you don’t have envelopes but want them, please sign up
for them on the form next to the envelopes. If you have envelopes
but don’t use them, please also indicate that on the paper.
FAMILY BIBLE HOUR - Attendance last Sunday: 115
Family Bible Hour for age 3-adult will be taking a holiday break. See
the insert in the bulletin today for new classes starting up on 1/3!
Dear Friends: The best time of the year is here and it is not because of gifts, Santa Claus,
great food, decorations, lights, etc. Also it does not matter if it is the exact day when Jesus
was born or not. It is an incredible time to be with people we love and to remember and
celebrate when our Savior came to the earth to make it possible for us, sinners, to be reconciled
with our Creator and to be eternally saved. I share the excitement of this time as 2015 is
almost gone thanking God for all He has provided. I am excited for 2016 to be another year
of adventures and challenges. I am in Costa Rica now, serving God while motivating youth to
be passionate for God and to serve Him in global and local missions. Thank you for being such
an important part of my work. Nothing could be done without your support! Please continue
to pray for me since we are getting ready to have another CIMA in Cost Rica January 7-11.
Merry Christmas and a blessed 2016, With love from Talo Vergara
December 20, 2015 10:45 a.m.
Sermon Series:
“Born to Die”
Sermon: “Worship Him or Kill Him?”
Matthew 2:1-12
Pastor Gary Spykerman

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: __________________
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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 TODAY
Ushers: Barry, Luke & Nick Dekker, Brennen Fogerty
Before Church Greeters: Ty & Courtney Cook
After Church Greeters: Kevin Mason
Welcome Center: Al & Ethel Riemersma Library: Fay Griffin
Infant Nursery: (10:00 am Birth-Age 2) Lynn, Brook & Anna VanKampen
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K): Jordon & Kyle Kamphuis, Kenzie Koning
Financial Team: Mike Cooke, Keith Welch, Daniel Furbush, Doug Poynter
Prayer Partners: Barry Dekker, John Feyereisen
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Ushers: Dale Bronsink, Dale Mokma, Gary Russ, Ken Kruis Sub: Brian Mokma
Before Church Greeters: Jackie Gilman, Nikki Oshier
After Church Greeter: Ryan VanderHaar, Keith Welch
Welcome Center: Michael & Jane Tiffany Library: Ginny Tennant
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2) Linda & Jessica Furbush
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K): Alison Houtman, Patty Ramos, Rysa Zandstra
Financial Team: Bryan Booker, Andrew Zandstra, Rex DeBoer, Dale Bronsink
Prayer Partners: Rick Taylor, Kurt Postma, Dennis Klemm
Caring and Sharing
CHRISTMAS CAROLING TODAY The Women’s Bible Study group will
be hosting Christmas caroling in the Chapel at Resthaven Care Center
located at 280 West 40th Street in Holland TODAY from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
This is open to the entire church, and we encourage families to come!
Enter at the first driveway (with overhang and flag pole.) The Chapel is
on the right just off the lobby. Following the caroling, we will return to
the church for cider and donuts at 5:30. Please sign up at the Women’s
Ministry counter so we know how many to plan for.
LADIES MISSION WORKSHOP! PLATE Ministries is sponsoring a
mission project on Saturday, January 9, which involves making little dolls
for Africa. The workshop will be held from 9 am to 3 pm. Feel free to
come and go, stay an hour or two or all day. You don’t need to know how
to sew to help - you can cut and stuff! Everyone: Please bring a pair of
scissors suitable for cutting fabric. If you can sew, bring your sewing
machine and thread. Materials will be provided. Please sign up at the
Women’s Ministry Counter. A light lunch will be provided. For more
information, call Kathy Trantham at 396-1975.
PRAYER MEETING EVERY TUESDAY MORNING Every week on
Tuesday from 11:30-noon the staff invites you to join them in a time of
prayer at the church. All are welcome!
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE-THE BOOK OF REVELATION This class
will start up again on January 3 at 6:00 p.m. Plan to attend and bring your
Bible and a friend as we walk through some of the most descriptive
passages of God’s plan for humanity and His people Israel.
FAMILY BIBLE HOUR RESUMES ON JANUARY 3 Plan to be part of
Family Bible Hour. Five adult classes will be offered. See details on the
insert today.
BIRTHDAYS
12/22 Jacob Pierce
12/23 Daniel Furbush, Nell Kimber, Christian Tummel, Coleen Stauffer
12/24 Patty Ramos 12/25 Kirby Arendsen
Tonight starting at 3:45 pm Sr. High Youth Group for Grades 9-12 - Caroling & Party
Today 4:00 pm Christmas Caroling at Resthaven Care Center on 40th Street - All welcome!
Mon. 7:00 pm Church Board Meeting
Tues. 6:30 pm NO Volleyball - It will resume on 1/12
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group - Devotion/Fellowship/Prayer & Coffee-All welcome!
Wed. 6:30 pm NO Pioneer Clubs - Will resume on January 6
Wed. 6:30 pm NO Jr. High Youth Group for grades 6-8
Thurs. 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thurs. 8:00 pm NO Young Men’s Basketball at the church
Dec. 28 Costa Rica Mission Team Leaves
Jan. 2 Costa Rica Mission Team Returns
Jan. 3 9:30 am Family Bible Hour - All Ages!
Jan 9 9:00 am Mission Workshop - Dolls for Africa
Jan. 12 7:00 pm Women’s Board Meeting
Jan. 15-17 Apologetics Seminars with guest Bob Dutko
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Join us on Thursday evening, Christmas Eve, for a candlelight
celebration from 7:00-8:00 p.m. here at the church. We’ll be reading
the Biblical account of the Christmas story, enjoying uplifting music
and worshipping our Savior together. Plan on joining us
Christmas Eve and invite your friends and family!