PRAYER REQUESTS… 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: ______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
General comments or special needs: ________________ ___________________________________________
MINISTRY TEAM:
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 796-8756 ([email protected]) Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 ([email protected])
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 ([email protected]) Elder of the Week: Kevin Mason - 616-283-4603
Deacon of the Week: Todd Crook - 848-7300
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
[email protected] (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
Our Mission:
Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…
Reaching with God’s Love!
December 7, 2014 10:45 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Pastor Patrick McGillicuddy Professor at Grace Bible College
“Late Christmas Gifts” Matthew 2:1-11
Please pray…
t for Ken Lentz who will be having surgery on 12/18
as the cyst on his pancreas is growing;
t for a full recovery and less pain and fatigue for
Dawn Tibbitts and Paul Russcher who both had knee
replacement surgery recently;
t for Teresa Korneisel’s dad who is very ill in the
State of Wyoming and for peace for Teresa as she
visits him;
t for great results for Pam DeBoer and Patty Ramos’
cousin, Wanda, who had a double lung transplant on
12/3;
t for all in our church family who have had recent
surgeries and illnesses;
t for the homebound in our church including:
Al Anderson, Mary Carmichael & Kay Everett;
t for our Prayer Families of the Week: Ade &
Sharon VanHouten, Candace & Giovanni VanHouten,
Tony, Deb & Becky VanHouten, A.J., Elise & Cecelie
VanKampen, Duane, Lynn, Brook & Anna VanKampen,
Vaughn & Dawn VandenBrink;
t for our GGF Sister Church: Berean Church in
Muskegon, Pastor Craig Apel;
t for our Grace Missionaries Lawrence & Barbara
Trumbower serving in Puerto Rico;
t Praise the Lord for a healthy baby girl, Savannah
Jane, born to Kyle & Jordon Kamphuis on 12/2!
t Praise the Lord that Dave Timmer is out of the
hospital and can remain off his chemo pills until
12/17 when he goes back to the Cancer Center for
brain scan and PET scan.
JUNIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 6-8 SENIOR HIGH FOR GRADES 9-12
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sundays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sr. High: Tonight is Create Night!
Jr. High: It’s Service Night this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming for all Jr. & Sr. High Youth and College: WINTER JAM Sunday evening, January 4. The cost will be $10. More details coming soon!
PARENT’S FORUM FOR ALL JR. & SR. HIGH YOUTH & PARENTS: Next Sunday, 12/14, at 5:00 p.m. during the B.I.G. class. The topic is
“Connecting the Church and Family.”
YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTIES COMING UP!
Junior High - Wednesday, December 17
Senior High - Sunday, December 21
Bring a $5-$10 gift for exchange.
PARENTS: Please sign up at the youth counter to provide part of the meal.
The L.I.G.H.T.S. Coffee House is open every Sunday
before and after church in the Youth Room featuring
expresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha, fruit smoothies,
juices, and other snacks for purchase.
Regular coffee is free!
DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR NEEDED FOR 2015 VBS!
If you have an interest in heading up our next Vacation Bible School, please talk to Connie Bean,
Lynn Van Kampen, Laurie Hoek or Donna Bronsink.
Christmas Program presented by the Holland Civic Theatre
For a great Christmas experience for the whole family, plan to attend “If You Just
Believe” on 12/11 and 12/12 at 7:00 p.m. and on l2/13 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 p.m. The
musical features our own Dan & Jessica Furbush and Katie Repesh. The cost is $10.00.
The following Parkside families have moved:
Nancy Kuiken to The Village at Appledorn West,
420 Ida Red Parkway, Apt. 221, Holland MI 49424
Lois Cosby to The Village at Appledorn West,
420 Ida Red Parkway, Apt. 228, Holland, MI 49424
Pastor Gary & Sue Spykerman to 3916 Tall Grass
East Court, Holland, MI 49424
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & COOKIE EXCHANGE TONIGHT! Ladies, the women’s
Bible study with Kathy Molenkamp from Grace Bible College will be held TONIGHT
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The topic is “Biblical Truths about God, Yourself and Others.”
Get into the Word, enjoy some great snacks with your lady friends. Plan to attend
and invite your friends. This is also be a Cookie Exchange so bring a dozen
cookies with you to share and exchange with others!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY Join us this Wednesday night for Bible Study
at 7:00 p.m. as we continue with “The Grace by Which We Stand” taught by Harold
Kimbel. The class meets in Room A-3 in the new addition.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING DECEMBER 21 Plan to join your Parkside friends on
Sunday night, December 21, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. as we carol at The Village of
Appledorn, 630 Hastings Avenue in Holland. More details next week.
CHURCH VOLLEYBALL We’re taking the month of December off so plan to join us
for volleyball at the church as we resume ball on January 6 at 7:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS STARTING JANUARY 4! There’s an
exciting Bible Study starting up on January 4 for women and you’ll want to be part of
it! We’ll be taking a 12-week journey with Beth Moore through what the Bible calls
the fruit of the spirit. You’ll experience genuine freedom—the freedom that comes
only through a life filled with the Holy Spirit. This is a video study and there will be
a charge for the workbook. SIGN UP TODAY AT THE WOMEN’S MINISTRY
COUNTER! If you have questions, talk to Sabrina Preikszas.
Information For Your First Time At Parkside Bible…
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.
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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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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 Pastor
Would you like us to pray for you in any special way? List prayer requests on back of this tear-off.
BIRTHDAYS
12/7 Dick Harig 12/8 Marcia Mason, Dieter Klemm
12/9 Grace Stone, Trip Riemersma
12/11 Mary Carmichael, Erin Wolters
12/12 Nick Dekker, Heather Moore, Melissa Fairchild
12/13 Tabatha Sampson, Natalie Lambert
Tonight 5:00 pm Bible Instruction Group (B.I.G.)
Tonight 6:00 pm Ladies Bible Study and Cookie Exchange
Tonight 6:30 pm Sr. High Youth Group
Tues. 7:00 pm There will be no volleyball for the month of December
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group for grades 6-8
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs for age 4 & in pre-school through 5th grade
Wed. 7:00 pm Wed. night Bible Study “The Grace By Which We Stand”
Dec. 14 Before & After Church Parkside’s L.I.G.H.T.S. Coffeehouse - Come early for your coffee and snacks or stay after church!
Dec. 14 9:30 am Sunday School-All ages!
Dec. 14 5:00 pm B.I.G. & Parent’s Forum
Dec. 15 7:00 pm Board Meeting
Dec. 21 10:45 am Guest Speaker Pastor Gary Spykerman
Dec. 21 6:00 pm All-Church Caroling at Appledorn
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Ushers: Vaughn VandenBrink, Al Walters, Russ Hoek, Larry Rees Sub: Jim DeFrell
Before Church Greeters: Heather Moore & Doug Forbes
After Church Greeters: Ryan Vander Haar & Pastor Matt Amundsen
Welcome Center: Tom & Jean Foulkes Library: Linn Aalderink
Infant Nursery (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): Sabrina & Katie Preikszas, Courtney Adler
Sunday School Nursery (9:30 am) Sharon Amundsen
Children’s Church Janet Lesher, Diane Cartwright, Grace Duwe
Financial Team: Kevin Mason, Todd Crook, Scott Miles, John Preikszas
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Daniel Furbush, Chris Koning, A.J. VanKampen, Paul Ash Sub: Keith Welch
Before Church Greeter: Vonnie Bazan & Ronda Woldring
After Church Greeters: Jay Riemersma & Kevin Mason
Welcome Center: Bob & Rosey Boardman Library: Tammy Grabiel
Infant Nursery: (10:00 am Birth-Age 2): Judy Timmer, Lila Diemer, Fay Griffin
Sunday School Nursery (9:30 am) Deb Pierce
Children’s Church (Dismissed from Service Age 3-K) Dawn VandenBrink, Regan & Rysa Zandstra
Financial Team: Rick Taylor, Eloy Ramos, Vaughn VandenBrink, Keith Welch
Caring and Sharing
PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY FOR A CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA AND
HELP US DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS. PLANTS ARE IN
AN 8” FOIL POT. ALL ARE RED WITH 4-7 BLOOMS AND ARE 16’
WIDE BY 14’ TALL. THE COST IS $7.00 PER PLANT. POINSETTIAS
CAN BE PICKED UP AND TAKEN HOME AFTER THE SERVICE ON
DECEMBER 21. QUESTIONS, SEE JANE TIFFANY.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLE & JORDON KAMPHUIS ON THE BIRTH
OF THEIR DAUGHTER, SAVANNAH JANE, BORN ON 12/2 AT 4:08 P.M.
SAVANNAH WEIGHED 8 LBS. 2 OZ. AND WAS 20” LONG!
Also congratulations to older brothers Nicholas and Jacob, grandparents
Ken & Connie Lentz and Steve & Robin Kamphuis and great-grandparents
Lyle & Carol Vander Haar.