Parkside Bible Church bulletin for 10/7/18

1. We welcome your prayer requests! Please list
requests below, tear off this sheetand put
it in the offering plate today.
For Bulletin & Prayer Chain - prefer requests be for
attendees, family & close friends. (Note: these requests will
also be on our web site and may be announced during our church
service which is broadcast on the internet.)
Keep request confidential - to be shared only with prayer
partners, staff and board.
Your Name: ___________________________
Request: _____________________________
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Please pray…
t for Sabrina Preikszas and family as her dad is
expected to pass away very soon;
t for healing and great results for Bill Raby who had
quadruple bypass surgery on 10/3;
t for continued healing and pain relief for Dale Mokma
who had extensive back surgery on 9/29;
t for Kaylee Johnson who is on bed rest until the babies
arrive;
t for Dick Harig who is undergoing chemo treatments and
for strength and wisdom for Fran on this cancer journey;
t for God’s wisdom, guidance and abundant love for
John & Trudy Feyereisen as they continue to fight his
brain cancer holistically;
t for grace and encouragement for Rick & Mary Dalman
as Rick is on Hospice for COPD;
t for our homebound including: Al & Ginny Tennant,
Ray Reidsma, Nel Kimber, and Barb Kroll;
t for our Prayer Families of the week: Bill & Debb Large,
Gwenn Lawton, Mark Leidy, Ken & Connie Lentz, Norma
Lubbers and Laurie Luke;
t for our GGF sister church: Croton Community Church
in Newaygo, Pastor Matthew Ritchey;
t for Lawrence & Barbara Trumbower, serving with
Grace Ministries International in Puerto Rico.
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Our Worship Center is looped with a t-coil for hearing aids.
PPARKSIDEARKSIDE BBIBLEIBLE MMINISTRYINISTRY TTEAMEAM::
Lead Pastor - Gary Spykerman - 616-990-8431 (parksidegs@sbcglobal.net)
Associate Pastor - Joe Johnson - 616-325-6617 (parksidejoe@att.net)
Worship Arts Director - Allyssa Thompson - 616-295-7508 (parksideallyssa@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Director - Trent Ramos - 616-422-8855 (trentnramos@yahoo.com)
Admin. Assistant - Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Admin. Assistant - Barbara Carlisle - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Buildings & Grounds Upkeep - Rex DeBoer & Dale Bronsink
Elder of the Week - Dale Bronsink - 616-566-3699
Deacon of the Week - Ben Van Enk - 616-403-0940
Parkside Bible Church
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424 616-399-4410
www.parksidebibleholland.org
October 7, 2018
10:45 a.m.
“Passionately Pursuing Jesus Christ Within Community”
MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
Guys, we have a breakfast every Saturday at Russ’s
Restaurant on North River from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Join us for a great meal with great men and great fellowship
and invite your friends! No need to sign up, just show up
when you can! Questions, talk to Pastor Gary.
SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH ACTIVITIES
BLAST Youth Group for 6th-12th grade will be meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. Please
plan to attend and invite your friends to come with you! If you have questions
regarding youth group, talk to Trent Ramos at 616-422-8855.
Parkside Bible Club for kids age 4 through 5th grade meets every Sunday evening
from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The children grow in their faith through learning about the Bible,
crafts, games, interacting with other kids and, of course, enjoying treats with their
friends! If you have questions regarding the program or would be willing to help out,
please contact Julie or Ruthann at 399-9950 or email jar0926@charter.net.
Parkside Bible Church livestreams our Sunday Morning Worship Services. Please
visit the ‘Parkside Media’ page on our website if you desire additional information.
Pastor Gary Spykerman
Sermon Series: The Bridge
Sermon: “The Stage is Set”
Acts 2: 14-47
ADULT CHRISTMAS CHOIR INFORMATION
Christmas is coming and we are going to celebrate this year by putting
together a choir for high school and up to sing on Sunday, December 16.
Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. starting
October 23. If you are interested in being part of the choir, you can
sign up at the Welcome Center or talk to Allyssa Thompson.
ALL-CHURCH BRIDAL SHOWER
Parkside will be hosting a bridal shower for Alli Kortman (engaged
to Trent Ramos) on Saturday, October 20, from 11:00-12:30 p.m.
in the Fellowship Area at Parkside. Lunch will be provided. Trent
& Alli are registered at Wayfair and Bed, Bath and Beyond. An
invitation is in your mail box today. Please RSVP to Kathy
Johnson at 616-204-3653 or kathkj@gmail.com by October 18.
PARKSIDE YOUTH WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN
RAKE & RUN ON OCTOBER 20TH & 21ST. PLEASE
SIGN UP AT THE YOUTH COUNTER IF YOU WOULD
LIKE TO HAVE YOUR YARD RAKED. QUESTIONS,
TALK TO TRENT RAMOS.

2. ASSISTING IN WORSHIP THIS MORNING
Ushers: Russ Hoek, Ken Kruis, Kris Boultbee, Gary Russ Sub: Ken Koester
Before Church Greeters: Patti Wolters & Beth deVries
After Church Greeter: Kurt Postma, Ben Van Enk
Welcome Center: Judy Timmer, Barb Carlisle Library: Linn Nanna
Infant Nursery (Birth-Age 2): Courtney Cook, Jenn Boultbee, Makynna Crook
S.O.U.L. Patrol (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K) - Bob & Annette Stone
S.M.A.S.H. (Dismissed from Service-Age 1st-5th Grade) - Ted & Doris Van Deusen
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
Ushers: Al Walters, Paul Russcher, Walt Kibby, Rod Cranson Sub: Vaughn VandenBrink
Before Church Greeters: Jim & Becky Karsies
After Church Greeter: John Tooke, Ted Van Deusen
Welcome Center: Harold & Lisa Kimbel Library: Fran Harig
Infant Nursery (Birth-Age 2): Andrea Russ, Sabrina Preikszas, Lauren Coppersmith
S.O.U.L. Patrol (Dismissed from Service-Age 3-K) - Bob & Annette Stone
S.M.A.S.H. (Dismissed from Service-Age 1st-5th Grade) - Ted & Doris Van Deusen
EVENING SERVICE TONIGHT Our Sunday evening service will be held tonight from
6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We are studying the book of II Corinthians with a
time of fellowship around prayer needs here at PBC and sharing our faith walk. Join us
every Sunday evening!
LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER LIFT will be kicking off this Thursday, 10/11, from
6:30-8:00 p.m. at the church. Ladies of all ages and stages are invited for fall food, fall
crafts, and fantastic fun with Trudy Feyereisen doing a devotional. Sign up at the Women’s
Ministry Counter. Questions...see Jana Van Enk or give her a call at 616-791-7282.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY There will be no Women’s Bible Study this Thursday due to the
Ladies LIFT Event. We will resume our study of 2 Thessalonians on 10/18 in the Board
Room from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
LADIES DINNER & GAME NIGHT Join us on Friday, October 19, for a fun evening out!
Meet at Farm House in Zeeland at 5:30 p.m. then plan to come back to the church for
simple card and board games and treats. This is a great way to get to know other women
of the church! Sign up at the Women’s Ministry Counter.
SECRET HEART SISTERS DRAW! If you signed up to be a Secret Heart Sister for the
coming year, please attend a very brief meeting next Sunday in the board room immediately
following the service. You will be drawing names for your SHS. If you haven’t signed up yet
but are interested or have questions, please contact Cheryl Tooke or Sue Spykerman this
week. Secret Heart Sisters is a ministry of prayer and encouragement for the women of
Parkside. Each participant prays for another woman and sends periodic notes of
encouragement and small gifts to her over the course of the year.
BIRTHDAYS
10/7 Barb Carlisle, Matt Preikszas
10/11 Jenn Van Dyke
10/12 Kevin & Kyle Mason
10/13 Kit Fishell, Lyle VanderHaar
Today 6:00 pm Evening Worship in the Fellowship area
Today 6:00 pm BLAST Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group for 6th-12th grade
Today 6:00 pm Parkside Bible Club for age 4-5th grade
Monday 1:00 pm Home visitations with Pastor Joe
Monday 6:00 pm NO Walking Exercise Class due to Annual Meeting
Monday 7:00 pm Annual Congregational Meeting
Tuesday 11:30 am Staff/Congregational Prayer
Tuesday 6:30 pm “Getting To Know You Class” at the Spykerman’s
Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group
Thursday 6:30 pm NO Women’s Bible Study due to LIFT event
Thursday 6:30 pm Ladies in Fellowship Together Kickoff Event
Thursday 8:00 pm Men’s Basketball
Saturday 7:30 am Men’s Breakfast at Russ’ Restaurant
October 14 9:30 am Family Bible Hour for all ages
October 14 10:45 am Morning Worship
October 14 immediately following service Secret Heart Sisters Name Pick in Board Room
October 14 12:15 pm Christmas Play Meeting in the youth room-lunch provided
October 15 7:00 pm NO Board Meeting this month
October 16 6:00 pm “Getting To Know You Class” Dinner in the Board Room at church
October 19 5:30 pm Ladies Dinner & Game Night at Farm House in Zeeland
October 20 11:00 am Bridal Shower for Alli Kortman (marrying Trent Ramos on 11/3)
THE GOSPEL…
Genesis 1:1 - God made everything.
Genesis 1:31 - God made everything
perfectly - No death or suffering.
Genesis 3:17-19 - The punishment
for sin is death. Due to sin, the world
is no long perfect.
Romans 5:12 - Because our mutual
grandfather, Adam, sinned, we now
sin too.
Romans 3:23 - We need to realize
that all our sinners, including
ourselves.
Romans 10:9 - We must trust in
Jesus Christ as the One who died in
our place, paying the punishment for
our sin on the cross; resurrected in
victory over death.
Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are
you saved through faith and not of
yourselves. It is a gift from God, not
of works, lest any man should boast.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WOULD
LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR RELATIONSHIP
WITH GOD, PLEASE CONTACT PASTOR
GARY, PASTOR JOE, OR CALL THE
CHURCH OFFICE.
ANNIVERSARIES
10/15 Paul & Melva Russcher
10/15 Ted & Doris VanDeusen
10/16 Burt & Elaine Taylor
If you are a visitor today - WELCOME!!! Please fill out
a visitor card located in the paper holder in the pew in
front of you and take it to the Welcome Center following
the service to receive a gift. We hope to see you again
real soon!
ANNUAL MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT AT 7:00 PM
All members are strongly encouraged to attend our annual meeting as we
must have a quorum to approve the 2019 budget and elect our new board
members. If you are a member and absolutely cannot be present for the
meeting, you can obtain an absentee ballot from deacons Ted Van Deusen
or Ben Van Enk or from Judy Timmer TODAY. No absentee ballots will be
given out tomorrow. Pease pick up a copy of our Annual Report from the table
in the Fellowship Hall. Our proposed board members and proposed budget
are in the packet. (Everyone who is a regular at Parkside is invited to attend
this meeting and pick up a packet.)

3. SPECIAL SUPER SENIOR EVENT OPEN TO ALL!
With Fall approaching, Super Seniors has returned to their once a month
schedule. The next meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. on October 24th in
the Fellowship Area. This event is open to everyone-not just the Seniors!
This Mid-Term Election meeting will feature our guest speaker
Jay Riemersma who will discuss the importance of Christian citizenship, why it is
important for Christians to vote and make their voice heard and most importantly, he
will encourage our members to stay engaged from a Christian world view. A soup
and sandwich lunch will follow—please RSVP at the Welcome Center. If you have
questions regarding Super Seniors, please see Rod Cranson.
FAMILY BIBLE HOUR ADULT
CLASSES
FAMILY BIBLE HOUR IS FOR ALLAGES – INFANT
THROUGH ADULT! Plan to have your whole family
take part in Family Bible Hour this year. Classes are at
9:30 a.m. each Sunday.
Below are the adult class offerings.
The Bible: God’s Story of Redemption taught by Pastor Joe and
Kurt Postma - Held in Room C-1.
Investigating the 400 Silent Years taught by Tyler Cook and
Barry Dekker - Held in Room A-3.
Experience the Bible in Its Historical Context taught by
John Tooke and Jay Riemersma - Held in Room A-2.
Understanding Your Bible Dispensationally taught by Pastor Gary
and Harold Kimbel - Held in Room A-1.
BLAST taught by Youth Director Trent Ramos - Held in the
Youth Room S-1.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
* Note changes for K-5th Grade
Newborn-Age 2 - Sue Spykerman in the Nursery
Age 3-4 - Bonnie Boyd/Goldie Johnson in room next to nursery
* K-2nd Grade - Brian Mokma, Linda Booker in Room C-2
* 3rd-5th Grade - Dawn & Vaughn VandenBrink in Room C-3
Junior High Girls & Boys - Andrew Zandstra/Dennis Klemm
in Room C-4
Parkside Christmas Play Meeting
If you are interested in being part of our 2018 Christmas
Play, "The Littlest Angel," please attend a meeting next
Sunday, October 14, at 12:15 p.m. in the Youth Room. We
will be going over the play and parts needed. Lunch will be
provided. The play will be presented on December 9th
during the morning service and offers numerous opportuni-
ties for all ages from Nursery through Senior High. For
more information, contact Kathy Johnson at 616-204-3653
or email kathkj@gmail.com.
Family Bible Hour’s attendance last week was 107.
PAPER PRODUCTS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR
CHURCH PANTRY THIS MONTH
Please drop off items such as paper towels, napkins, toilet paper,
paper cups, sandwich bags, aluminum foil, etc. for our pantry.
Place donations in the box located in the Fellowship Hall next to
the Women’s Ministry Counter. If you or someone you know could benefit from our
supplies, please contact Julie Hapke or Ruthann Van Aelst at 399-9950. All inquiries
and donations are strictly confidential.
YOU HAVE MAIL!!!! Please check your slot today. If you
are new but would like a mailbox, please contact Judy or Barb
at 399-4410 or parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net.
DRY BONES ARE COMING ALIVE - For Bibleless People around the World
For Bibleless people, the dream of having God’s Word in their own language can
soon become a reality with the help of friends like you. Wycliffe Associates is
offering a free banquet at Double Tree by Hilton in Holland on Tuesday, October 23
at 7:00 p.m. to introduce you to Wycliffe Bible Translations’ mission. Sign up
at the Welcome Center (more info available there) or call Sharon Cranson at
616-879-9017 to obtain your free banquet tickets.

4. October 7, 2018
Sermon Series: The Bridge
Sermon: “The Stage is Set”
Acts 2:14-47
 The _________________________ (2:14-21) - Joel 2:28-32
1. These are the last days not the early days.
2. Pouring out His Spirit
3. Signs and wonders (Matthew 24:29; Isaiah 13:10;
Rev. 6:12-13)
4, Before the Coming—Day of the Lord
5. Call on His Name—Israel!
 The ________________________ (2:22-28) - Ps. 16-8-11
 The Day of Jesus of Nazareth as ____________________
___________________ (2:29-36) - Ps. 110:1
 “Brothers what shall __________________?” (2:38-37)
1. “Repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.”
2. “Save yourself from this wicked generation.”
3. Selling of property and giving it to the church (2:45
and 4:35).
4. Etc.