1. SERMON NOTES
January 20, 2013
10:45 a.m.
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
January 20, 2013 Ephesians 1:3-14 “The Church: Called by God”
Ephesians 1:3-14
“Church” (Greek: Ekklesia) = A ___________ _______ people.
1. Called ____________:
The doctrine of ___________________. (vv.3-4)
2. Called ____________:
The doctrine of ___________________. (vs.7)
3. Called ____________:
The doctrine of ___________________. (vs.4e-5)
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
4. Called ____________: parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
The doctrine of ___________________. (vv.7-9)
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
5. Called ____________: Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
The doctrine of ___________________. (vs.10)
MINISTRY TEAM:
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
6. Called ____________:
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
The doctrine of __________________. (vv.11-14) Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Rick Taylor - 218-8100
7. Called ____________: Deacon of the Week: Barry Dekker - 786-3296
The doctrine of ___________________. (vs.13)

2. Information For Your First Time At
Parkside Bible… ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME USHERS GREETERS
CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE Bill Raby Larry Rees Diane Cartwright, Tom Arens (Front Door)
WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. Dave Timmer Bob Boardman Rick & Connie Bean (Welcome Center)
For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back. Sub: Doug Dibkey
NURSERY
2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES.
Our children’s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship (9:30 a.m.)
Lisa Kimbel
(10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)
Dawn VandenBrink, Renae VanderHaar,
service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing Regan Zandstra
music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING. (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Yvonne Bazan
The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. Amy, Olivia & Aaron Cooke
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 PRAYER PARTNERS
Rick Taylor-Elder Dale Bronsink
Barry Dekker-Deacon Doug Dibkey
Dirk Bronsink Mike Cooke
Mike Cooke
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
This Week Coming Up
Tonight 5:00 pm B.I.G. Jan. 27 9:30 am Sunday School (All ages) USHERS GREETERS
Tonight 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Discussion Groups After Service Bolivia Team Meeting Al Tennant Pete Jimmerson Tim & Dawn Tibbitts (Front Door)
Tonight 6:00 pm SH Youth Group Feb. 1 9:15 am Circle of Moms Craig Dykstra Ken Kruis Cal & Sally Heyd (Welcome Center)
Mon. 7:00 pm Board Meeting Feb. 1 6:00 pm 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals) Sub: Daniel Furbush
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runner’s/Walkers Club Feb. 2 8:00 am Men’s Usher Super Bowl Breakfast
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Prayer/Coffee Group Feb. 2 9:00 am NO Every Man’s Battle NURSERY
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Feb. 3 5:30 pm Super Bowl Bash Outreach
Wed. 6:30 pm Jr. High Youth Group Feb. 7 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT
Thurs. 3:00 pm Open Gym for Jr. & Sr. High Youth Feb. 12 6:30 pm Women’s Board Meeting (9:30 am) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2)
Feb. 16 5:30 pm Valentine Dinner - ’50’s Theme Amy Renberg Amy, Olivia & Alex Cooke
1/20 Makynna Crook CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY
1/21 Adrian Van Houten, Brielle DeFrell, Gwen Klemm & Family Ginny Tennant
Rachel Gilligan
1/23 Gwen Klemm, Rick Dalman FINANCIAL TEAM PRAYER PARTNERS
1/24 Russ Hoek, Aidan Taylor Jay Riemersma-Elder Vaughn VandenBrink
A.J. Van Kampen-Deacon Al Tennant
1/25 Eric Stone Rex DeBoer Ryan VanderHaar
1/26 Lisa Dekker, Elani Stevens Doug Dibkey Paul Wolters

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for Don Lawton who had a port put in on 1/14 and started dialysis
upcoming events!
that day. SUNDAY EVENING DISCUSSION GROUPS Join us tonight from 6:00-
t Pray for Margie Caruth who is struggling with her rheumatoid arthritis. 7:00 p.m. at the church for a recap of the morning series on Ephesians
t Pray for Craig Dykstra’s brother-in-law, Tod Gugino, who is suffering … with a personal spin on it. Following a short study, Sr. High youth
with a rare bone marrow disease. His future treatment will consist of a bone marrow and adults will break into small groups for further discussion.
transplant and a heart transplant. Pray also for Craig’s sister, Brenda, who is caring
for two 9 year olds and is quite stressed. PARKSIDE RUNNERS/WALKERS Get in shape and lose a
t PTL for Dave & Margie Caruth’s new, healthy grand son, Ezekiel David, born to few pounds! Join the Parkside Runners/Walkers downtown
Matt & Tara Peters on January 15. Holland on the snow-melt system every Tuesday evening.
t PTL that Sharon Holmquist has completed her 6 weeks of chemo and radiation for Meet in front of the Knickerbocher Theater on 8th Street
lung cancer and is getting a short reprieve. On 1/27, she will have a CT Scan and at 6:00 p.m. For more info, contact Tony Van Houten at
depending the results may need another 4 chemo sessions. 616-218-0205.
t PTL that Craig & MaryAnn Dykstra’s home has finally sold and also that Larry &
Ginny Pete’s home sold and they will be moving into a condo the end of this week. MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING GATHERING THIS WEEK
Join the men’s morning group this Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.
Continued Prayer Requests: Come when you can...leave when you must. Enjoy devotions,
fellowship and a great cup of coffee at the church!
t For continued healing for all who have had recent surgeries and illnesses;
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Nelvie VanKampen, and CIRCLE OF MOMS Join the Circle of Moms on Friday,
Kay Everett; February 1, from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. The group will be
t For all marriages in the church - that those that are strained may be restored; making freezer soup. Each attendee will pay a small
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise choices; fee and go home with some soup to put in their freezer.
t For the unsaved - that they will accept Jesus as their personal Savior; Childcare is available for $3 per child. Questions …
t For our country and that we as a nation will turn to Christ for guidance. contact Ashley Travis at 616-403-8883.
Church Families of the Week: 3 G’s (God’s Gifted Gals) God’s Gifted Gals will be
meeting on Friday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the
♥ Beth Brown ♥ Brenda Brown
church. There will be two demos: a cooking demo
♥ Claudio & Marilu Burgos, Kaleb and Kayden by Annette Stone with supper to follow and a crochet
♥ Mary Carmichael ♥ Diane Cartwright project demo with Kari DeBoer. All supplies to complete your own doily
♥ Dave & Margie Caruth, Courtney, Zach and Sam will be provided. A special Valentine gift will be given to all the ladies in
attendance. Join the group for fun, food, fellowship, and a chance to
work on any projects that you bring. Questions...see Kari DeBoer or
GGF Sister Church of the Week: Laurie Hoek.
† Grace Community Bible Church in Cadillac - Pastor Hersel Wing
Dear Parkside Family:
Missionaries of the Week: Thank you so much for thinking of us at Christmas
and for your generosity in providing Christmas
♦ Titus & Kristy Lloyd, Missionaries to Malawi bonuses to the staff! We greatly appreciate your
Grace Church of Malawi, P. O. Box 20043 Christian love!
Lilongwe, Malawi Email: talloyd@yahoo.com
Pastor Rob, Pastor Matt, Chad, Judy, Rex and Dale

4. Family of Honor Series by Shelley Shepard Gray
1 “The Caregiver” 2 “The Protector” 3 “The Survivor”
4 “Christmas In Sugarcreek”
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP Seasons Of Sugarcreek by Shelley Shepard Gray
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
1 “Winter’s Awakening” 2 “Autumn’s Promise”
3 “Spring’s Renewal”
JUNIOR HIGH HAPPENINGS:
“The River Queen” by Gilbert Morris
Jr. High Youth Group: “All Things New” by Lynn Austin
Plan to join us this Wednesday for “Jesus-the Child” part 2. “Harmless as Doves” by P. L. Gaus
FOOD—GAMES—DEVO “Necessary Deception” by Laurie Alice Eakes
“Need to Know” by Beth Wiseman
January 23—Small Group Night “The Christmas Quilt” by Thomas J. Davis
“Full Disclosure” by Dee Henderson
SENIOR HIGH EVENTS: “Gideon’s Call” by Peter Leavell
The library is seeking donations of children’s DVD’s such as Veggie
Sr. High Youth Group Tonight: Tales. Please see Ella Ten Harmsel or drop them off in the library.
Tonight we’ll be having small group with the adults from 6-7 p.m. followed by
games, food and a guest speaker from Grace Gospel Fellowship, Zach Kemper.
ZEELAND EAST HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY! All high school students are invited to be part
of a Bible Study led by Zach Caruth on Thursday mornings from 7:15-7:35 a.m. at Zeeland East in the
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
Choir Room. The study will go throughout the school year.
RTL “MARCH FOR LIFE” Support Life on the 40th Anniversary of legalized abortion in America! Attend
Right To Life of Holland’s “March for Life” followed by a Memorial Service for the Unborn tomorrow,
ALL YOUTH: January 21, at 7:00 p.m. The March will begin at Centennial Park downtown Holland. The Memorial
Service will feature Doug Swink from Winning at Home. Attend with family and friends. There is no
Super Bowl Bash Outreach for grades 6-12 and college age! admission fee. Those who bring a hand-made pro-life sign to display while marching will have an
Sunday, February 3 - 5:30 p.m. Great food! Super Bowl Grab Bag for opportunity to place their name in a drawing for a $40 cash prize.
every person-Halftime concert with Beacon Light-Arts Room (paint a
canvas)-Video Game Room-Lots of Fun! No charge unless you want to WEEKEND TO REMEMBER Family Life presents “weekend to remember,”
purchase a drink from L.I.G.H.T.S. or donate to the Bolivia Mission Trip. a couples getaway held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids
February 22-24. What you and your spouse will hear during the Weekend to
Remember is the result of more than three decades of biblical research by a
OPEN GYM ON THURSDAYS AT 3-5 PM! team of men and women who distilled what it takes to have a successful
All Jr. & Sr. High youth are invited to Parkside after marriage and family. The speakers will show you exactly how to pursue a
school every Thursday for a time of fun in the gym! marriage that really works through stories of their own breakthroughs and blunders. You will leave with
encouragement, hope and practical tools to build and grow your relationship. Register for two - pay for
BOLIVIA TEAM MEETING NEXT SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH - LUNCH PROVIDED! one—half off couples who register before 1/27...Now $74.99 per person. Use promo code BOGO when
you register online at www.familylife.com.
Parents: Be sure to sign up today for the Chap Clark Seminar in GR this Thursday!
GRACE GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP MEMBERSHIP If you are interested in
supporting Grace Gospel Fellowship with a 2013 membership, a donation,
JR. HIGH WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM SR. HIGH SUNDAYS 6:00 & 8:00 PM or a subscription to TRUTH magazine, please pick up a form from the
Growth and Outreach Counter. (Membership includes a one year subscrip-
“LOVE...IGNITE...GLORIFY...HOPE...TRUST…
tion to TRUTH magazine.) A family membership is $40 and an individual membership is $25. TRUTH
SACRIFICE” (L.I.G.H.T.S.)
One half of all proceeds from food and drink purchases go to our monthly mission cause which is the Haiti magazine is $12 a year. For information about Grace Gospel Fellowship, please go to their website:
Foundation Against Poverty. The drink of the month is steamed milk with flavor choice for $1.00. www.ggfusa.org.

5. Starting Sunday, February 3rd, a new PARENTS SEMINAR IN GRAND RAPIDS!
Ladies Sunday School Class will begin! All parents are invited to attend a free seminar at Brookside Christian Reformed Church,
3600 Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids this Thursday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m. to hear
Beth Moore’s Study, Chap Clark present valuable information for parents of “adolescents” from age 11-28. Chap
is a speaker, trainer and consultant as well as an author or co-author of more than 20 books
“Stepping UP…a Journey including Hurt 2.0, Sticky Faith, When Kids Hurt: Helping Adults Navigate the Adolescent Maze,
Disconnected, and Parenting Teens in a MySpace World. He is an associate provost and
professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, Senior Editor of YouthWorker Journal and president
Through the Psalms of Ascent” of ParenTeen and HURT seminars.
Chap will share his insights about life-long faith development, family faith practices and ways to
This study explores Psalms 120-134. mentor and invest in the lives of teens that we care about. His presentation will center around
the current spiritual trends of 11-28 year olds and steps that parents, youth workers and
Traveling pilgrims sang these psalms both on churches can take to equip students with a deep and dynamic faith that lasts a lifetime.
the way to the great festivals of the Jews and as A sign-up list is located at the Youth Counter. Please sign up by next Sunday, January 20.
key elements of the worship at those festivals. Themes of unity, For more information, contact Pastor Matt.
joy, gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings,
facing ridicule, and more are explored in detail. Modern-day BOLIVIA MISSION TRIP
believers in Jesus Christ can learn much from these treasured FUNDRAISER!
Psalms in their journey toward greater intimacy with God. Support the 2013 Bolivia team by
participating in their coffee fundraiser!
Get a free sample of coffee today.
This is a DVD led study with a study guide for teaching session (It is used in the L.I.G.H.T.S., a coffeehouse
notes and 5 days worth of personal reflections and questions. ministry of Parkside Youth Ministries.)
One week we will watch the DVD and the next, we will discuss All proceeds go toward the Bolivia Mission
Trip. The cost for either whole bean or ground
the study guide questions that accompany that DVD session. is $10 for a 12 oz. bag or $25 for a 2 lb. bag.
This study will take 13 weeks to complete starting in February All orders will be delivered by February 3.
Payment is due by January 20. Make checks
and ending the beginning of May. payable to Parkside Youth Fund.
The coffee is locally roasted from Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters
The cost of the study guide is $14.00. If you have any questions (www.grandrapidscoffee.com) and is available in Medium Roast: Brazil-Sweet
or would like to see the study guide before signing up, please Yellow Bourbon, Guatemala-Huehuetenango Fair Trade, and Ethopia-Queen City
see Amy Renberg. Harrar Fair Trade; Bold Roast: Nicaragua-SHG Segovia Fair Trade; Dark Roast:
Indonesia-Celebes Sulawesi Kalosi or Decaffeinated: Peru-Royal Select
-------------------------------- -- Fair Trade Organic.
Tear off and place in offering plate
A new church directory will be published in the
Yes, I’m planning on being a part of the Beth Moore Ladies Sunday School class! next couple weeks. If you have had any changes
(address, phone number, family members) in the
Name: ____________________________________________________________ last 6 months and have not notified the church
office, please do so ASAP. You can email Judy
Number of Study Guides: ____________________________________________
at parksidejudy@sbcglobal or call 399-4410.

6. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.” John 1:1
Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 2nd at 8:00 a.m. for a men’s breakfast
here at the church. Our Usher Ministry Coordinator, Eloy Ramos, would like to “These things are written so that you may believe that
invite all current and new ushers to attend, as Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing,
well as any other men who would be interested you may have life in His name.” John 20:31
in finding out more about the Usher’s Ministry.
This is a great way to get connected and serve So begins and ends the Gospel of John, with emphasis on the glorious
the Lord and your church family here at Parkside! theme Jesus Christ is God! In this new Mixed (Men & Women) Adult
Return the signup form you should have received
in the mail. If you didn’t receive anything, just
Sunday School elective (the other is the Beth Moore women’s class),
call the church office at 399-4410 or talk to Men which begins in February, we will open the written Word to see the
Eloy to be included in this fun morning! eternal Word of God revealed, God in the flesh.
J. Vernon McGee said in his excellent Intro to his commentary on John:
“When we come to the Gospel of John, we find that he does not take us
Mark your calendar for:
to Bethlehem. We will never grow spiritually by singing “O Little Town of
PARKSIDE’S VALENTINE DINNER Bethlehem” umpteen times at Christmas. John won’t take us to Bethle-
Saturday, February 16 5:30 p.m. hem because he wants you and me to grow as believers. John takes us
down the silent corridors of eternity, thru the vast emptiness of space, to
Theme: ‚’50’s Drive In‛ - Dinner & A Movie! a beginning that is not a beginning at all.”
Costume competition - Prizes for best ‘50’s outfit! Augustine, the great Bible teacher of the early church said: “In the four
Plan to attend—it’s going to be a great time! gospels, or rather in the four books of the one Gospel, the Apostle John
(This is a Parkside Youth Group Fundraiser.) not undeservedly with reference to his spiritual understanding compared
to an eagle, has lifted higher, and far more sublimely than the other
Adult Sunday School Electives three, his proclamation, and in lifting it up he has wished our hearts also
to be lifted.”
Every Sunday through January 27 from 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
This interactive class will feature Bible exposition and class discussion
Experience Life - Learning to Follow Jesus in a Me-centered World Are you a led by Pastor Rob as we seek to grow in our faith and the knowledge of
follower? Every day, the world screams at us, “You’re number one. Look out for our Lord Jesus Christ, revealed in Scripture so that we may have life in
yourself...your own comfort and happiness.” But that’s not what Jesus said. He told His name.
us to follow Him. And following Him means we’re not number one - Jesus is. Tear off and place in offering plate
Mike Cooke leads this open discussion class for both men and women.
Jewels From James for 2013 In this Women’s Class, Sharon Van Houten will lead a Yes, I’m planning on being a part of the Gospel of John Sunday School class!
study of some great truths in the book of James that will strengthen your relationship
to Christ and provide real life application to your Christian experience. Name: _____________________________________