December 25, 2011 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Rob Renberg

MINISTRY TEAM:

Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)

Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net) Elder of the Week: Daniel Furbush - 335-2660 Deacon of the Week: Dirk Bronsink - 886-6299

Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…

Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!

14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424

616-399-4410

parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)

www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)

For Adult and Sr. High (Sundays 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.)

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!

Creation Seminar

It’s time again for a favorite Parkside activity:

fun, food & fellowship with our always popular…

“Dessert for eight” 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

host home couple will simply coordinate the day and time of the dessert at their

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.

A couple = any two people … singles are welcome!

Name (s) __________________________ Phone __________

Email __________________________________

Please sign your name & place in the offering plate today!

Information For Your First Time At Parkside Bible…

1. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU WITH US TODAY. PLEASE FILL OUT A WELCOME CARD LOCATED IN THE PEW. RETURN YOUR COMPLETED CARD TO THE

WELCOME CENTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GIFT & WELCOME PACKET. For prayer requests or decisions, please check the appropriate box on the back.

2. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE OUR NURSERY & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES.

Our children‟s programs provide a warm, nurturing & well-supervised program for your child. Your child will be much happier with our trained volunteers than in the worship

service and sermon presentation. Lessons are taught at an age appropriate level utilizing music, games, drama & multimedia & other methods.

3. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFERING.

The offering is for regular attendees who consider Parkside Bible their church home. 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.

Coming Up

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 Jan. 4 6:30 am Men‟s Prayer Group Jan. 4 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs Jan. 4 6:30 pm Financial Peace University at Church 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 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 Jan. 9 7:00 pm Board Meeting Jan. 10 7:00 pm Cash Clippers at Church Jan. 12 6:30 pm Ladies Evening Out - Yak „n Yarn

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

USHERS GREETERS Russ Hoek Peter Hoek Al & Ginny Tennant (Front Door)

Mark Hansen Paul Ash Harold & Lisa Kimbel (Welcome Center)

NURSERY

SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT (9:30 a.m.) (10:45 am Age birth– Age 2) No Sunday School Mitch & Charlys Boucher

Jessica Furbush

CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY

(Age 3-Kindergarten) Ginny Tennant

No Children’s Church

FINANCIAL TEAM

Daniel Furbush-Elder Dirk Bronsink-Deacon

A.J. VanKampen

Doug Dibkey

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY

USHERS GREETERS Dale Bronsink Dave Timmer Paul & Patti Wolters (Front Door)

Pete Jimmerson Bob Boardman Ken & Donnette Koester (Welcome Center)

Sub: Doug Dibkey

NURSERY

SUNDAY SCHOOL INFANT

(9:30 a.m.) (10:45 a.m. Age Birth-2)

No Sunday School Sharon Amundsen MaryAnn & Sarah Dykstra

CHILDREN’S CHURCH LIBRARY

(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten) Ella TenHarmsel Mary Ann & Sarah Dykstra

Need Helper

FINANCIAL TEAM Rick Taylor-Elder

Barry Dekker-Deacon

Craig Dykstra Mark Hansen

12/25 Kirby Arendsen 12/27 Ryan VanderHaar 12/27 Laura Coppersmith 12/28 Linda Bradfield 12/28 Deb VanHouten 12/28 Steve VanderPloeg

12/27 Ade & Sharon Van Houten

New Prayer Requests:

t Pray for Mary Walters 91 year old mom, Kathryn Guppen, who was

diagnosed with colon cancer and needs surgery ASAP;

t Pray for Rachel Schultz’s college friend, Lindsey Uribe, who was

injured in a car accident on 12/17 when Rachel hit ice and the car flipped several times.

Lindsey received severe injuries to her arm and as of this writing has had 4 surgeries.

Pray also for Rachel who is bruised, sore and feeling guilty over the accident;

t Pray for Thane Befus, 10 year old son of Chuck and Joy Befus, GMI missionaries in

Costa Rica. Thane fell from some scaffolding last weekend onto a concrete floor hitting

his head. He has a 2-3” skull fracture which caused a stroke-like paralysis of the right

side of his face and bleeding from his middle ear. Doctors say meningitis could set in.

Pray for no complications and for speedy healing.

t Pray for safety & for a great time with family and friends for Michael & Jane Tiffany

who leave for the Netherlands this Wednesday.

Continued Prayer Requests:

t For healing for those in our church who have had recent surgeries and illnesses;

t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, Kay Everett, and

Nelvie VanKampen;

t For God’s love and mercy for those who have lost loved ones recently;

t For all who have lost jobs and that employment opportunities will arise for them;

t For healthy marriages and renewal & restoration of troubled marriages;

t For all of our children-no matter what age-that they may lead Godly lives and make

wise choices;

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

missionaries around the world.

Church Families of the Week ♥ Barbara Westveer ♥ Elizabeth Wierenga

♥ Paul & Patti Wolters, Katie, Haley and Erin ♥ Maxine York

♥ Frankie Zwiers ♥ Andrew & Amanda Zandstra, Regan, Rysa and Elijah

GGF Sister Church of the Week:

† Robinson Grace Church in Grand Haven, Pastor Bill Russell, Jr.

Missionaries of the Week:

♦ Chuck & Joy Befus, Missionaries to Costa Rica

Apartado 809-4005, San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica

Email: cjbefus@gmail.com

upcoming events! BAD BOWLERS LEAGUE Jerry & Katie Ludlow bowl on this league on Thursday nights at Northland Lanes at 6:30 p.m. There is a ten-week league starting up on Thursday, January 5. There are four players on a team, and they thought it would be fun to have a couple of Parkside teams. The cost is $12 per night, not including shoes. If interested please call Katie at 994-3216 or Jerry at 994-3215.

HEALTHY MOMS EVENT! Come to the church on Friday, January 6, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. for Circle of Moms. This month we‟re focusing on being a healthy mom. There will be yoga and healthy snacks! Come in your comfies ready to relax and enjoy some “you time.” Childcare is provided, but please RSVP to Ashley Travis or Jordon Kamphuis if you will be using the childcare.

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 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 questions.

PRAYER PARTNER ORIENTATION Whether you have been a Parkside Prayer Partner for years or just signed up, this orientation is for you. Plan to attend this very informative gathering on Sunday, January 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the church.

CASH CLIPPERS If you like to save money and want to learn more about couponing, come to Cash Clippers on Tuesday, January 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the church. If you have questions, see Candy Lynch or Amanda Zandstra.

LADIES EVENING OUT! Mark your calendar for our next LEO event - “Yak „n Yarn” on Thursday, January 12, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the church. More info will be coming soon!

We would like to recognize and pray for our military service men and women. If you have

a relative serving in the military, please forward a picture of the person to Judy at

parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net or mail it to the church office.

We need volunteers to take a one-week shift with Children’s Church from January-May. Please consider being a blessing to our children

age 3 through kindergarten. A sign-up sheet is available at the Children’s Ministry Counter. Older children age 11 and up can help

out too! See Katie Poynter if you have questions!

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.

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 (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.

1/4 “Fresh Start” Event Night 1/11 Small Group Night

1/18 Outreach Game Night

SENIOR HIGH EVENTS:

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,

video games and MORE! Sign up at the youth counter. 1/8 Game Night (SUNDAY EVENING!)

1/15 Small Group and Dinner Night

NOTE: Jr. High Parents

We still have a few openings for our summer outreach project in Quad Cities.

If you’d like more info or would like to sign up, please see Pastor Matt today.

Effective January 8, Sr. High Youth Group will be changing back to Sunday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Be sure to pick up a new schedule at the youth counter for the rest of the winter and spring.

ALL YOUTH!

All youth are invited to a day of skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Pando Park on Saturday, January 21! We

will be leaving the church at 9 a.m. and returning at 2:30 p.m. The cost is $15 - please bring additional

money for lunch and drink. (Ski and snowboard rentals are $20.) The deadline to sign up is January 8.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

Men’s

Night out

& 5th

annual

beast feast!

Saturday, January 21@ 6:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Join with other Parkside men & friends for this

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

goodies and great desserts. Bring a dish to pass - It doesn’t have to be a

wild game food! We’ll have lots of fun and even have some great door

prizes! Join your fellow Parkside Ironmen on January 21!!

More details on the events of the evening coming soon.

If you harvested any game animal or bird or fish this past year and have pictures, please contact Pastor Rob to submit your picture for viewing on the “Wall of Fame” and a drawing for a congratulations gift!

Tear off & put in offering plate

Name: ___________________________________ # attending: __________

YES! I plan to be there for the 5th annual “Beast Feast.”

YES! I can bring the following wild game dish: _____________________

OR: I will bring the following dish/dessert to share: __________________

Ironmen

Ministries

13 WEEK COURSE COMING TO PARKSIDE JANUARY 4-MARCH 28 FROM 6:30 TO 8:00 P.M.

If you have questions, talk to Matt Van Order at

335-4602 or go to daveramsey.com.

SIGN UP TODAY FOR DAVE RAMSEY’S 91 DAYS TO BEAT DEBT… AND BUILD WEALTH! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS.

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I/We would like to enroll in Financial Peace University.

I/We are a FPU Alumni & would like to complete this class again at no charge.

I would like more information on this course before signing up.

NAME(S) ____________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: _______________ EMAIL:__________________________

COST IS $99 PER MEMBERSHIP KIT (ONE KIT REQUIRED PER FAMILY).

“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.

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge which

feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, much in

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

7 Swans A-swimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit-

Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, Mercy

8 Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes

9 Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit-

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,

Gentleness and Self-Control

10 Lords A-leaping = the Ten Commandments

11 Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles

12 Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of belief