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Sponsored by Parkway Baptist Church & KidZoneChildren's Ministry

P a r k w a y B a p t i s t C h u r c h — O c t o b e r / N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 9

FEATURING ILLUSIONISTS, THE GILLAM FAMILY!!

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PASTOR’S PAGE | Dwight Blankenship, 314.434.2310 ext. 228, DBlankenship@parkwayBaptist.net

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Missouri Mission OfferingThrough the MMO, Missouri Baptists support Christian foster care, start new churches, provide disaster relief, host age-level retreats for Christian young people, and fund other projects that transform lives and communities with the gospel. The theme of this year’s offering is drawn from 2 Corinthians 9:7 - “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful (Greek: hilaros) giver.” Parkway’s goal is $4,500.

A PromiseSome things don’t come back.

Arthur Gordan in his book, “Coaching Champions,” has a great story from his childhood of the importance of a promise.

‘“When I was around 13 and my brother was 10, Father promised to take us to the circus. But at lunch there was a phone call; some urgent business required his attention downtown. My brother and I braced ourselves for the disappointment. Then we heard him say, “No I won’t be down. It will have to wait.”When he came back to the table, Mother smiled. “The circus keeps coming back, you know.” “I know,” said Father, “but childhood doesn’t.”’

God has made many promises to us, His children. He promises rest to the weary: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

He promises strength for those tempted: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (I Corinthians 10:13)

I especially love this promise: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9)

Remember, dear friend, God always keeps His promises. (Joshua 21:45)I promise!Pastor

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Celebration55+ ____________________________________ 6

Family Life ______________________________________6,7

Farewell from Dale Baker ________________________ 3

KidZone _________________________________________ 10

Pastor’s Page ____________________________________ 2

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Parkway equIPPersPastor _________________________ Dwight Blankenship Ext. 228Administration/Education _________ Matthew Creath Ext. 216

Interim Student/Celebration55+ _________ Mike Laws Ext. 220

Preschool/Children ________________ Becky Wescoat Ext. 214

mInIstry assIstantsPastor/Office Manager ________________Dale Morrow Ext. 211

Student/Missions _________________ Cheryl Ferguson Ext. 210

Worship/Children ______________________ Erin Mozley Ext. 213

Finance_________________________________ Kris Graves Ext. 215

Director Weekday Preschool _________ Marqie Bradt Ext. 226 or 227

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Dear Parkway Family,

I wanted to just say one more time thank you very much for everything you have done for me and my family! It

has been such a joy and honor to serve as the Student/Missions Pastor at Parkway for all these years. So many

memories and good times that we will never forget!

I will continue to pray for the church family, but I would ask that you would continue to pray for Shannon,

Haddon, Heidi, Hope, and Hadley Mae. We love you!!!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Dale M Baker

STUDENT MINISTRIES | Dale Baker, 314.434.2310 ext. 220, DBaker@parkwayBaptist.net

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A Disciple Who Makes DisciplesBeing a disciple can mean making tough choices.

Whenever I greet someone and ask how

they are, nine times out of ten they

use one word to describe their lives…busy.

Few times is this description said in a way

of excitement. Most of the time the person

says it, while catching their breath, with

near disgust. One thing I know is that each

person gets 168 hours a week. What I also

know is that each person’s life looks much

differently than the other. Those 168 hours

look much differently for a stay at home

parent with little children versus a retired

businessman. However, there is a calling

that God calls every Christian to, no matter

their life situation or time in life, and that

is to make disciples.

Busy LivesI’m afraid that for many Christians,

the commission Jesus gives us in Matthew

28:18-20 is one that is not even thought

of when living those 168 hours a week.

Our families’ lives are busier with activity

maybe than ever before. Many of us struggle

to ever say the word “no” to things when

asked. In somewhat of a twisted sense, we

think the busier we keep our children, the

safer and more well-rounded they will be.

We have filled our lives and calendars so

full of activity, that we don’t have time

for God to use us in one of the primary

task he has called us to, and that is making

disciples. The truth is, we don’t focus on

this commission because we don’t have

time to truly be disciples ourselves.

What is a disciple?

The best definition I have ever heard

is this:

A disciple is someone who whole-heartedly

follows the life and example of Jesus, who makes

His mission their mission, His values their

values, and His heart their heart.

Notice that definition isn’t simply

walking an aisle and saying a prayer of

repentance. That is the beginning, and I

rejoice every time I see a person surrender

in those moments. However, a disciple is

one who after this act of repentance, lives

a life of surrender every day. A disciple

is one who desires God to change them

daily, steps out in faith in the way he or she

lives life, and seeks to pattern their heart

and desires to God’s. Being a disciple can

involve making tough choices, saying no

to things that crowd the 168 hours a week

a person has that do not help them be a

disciple of Jesus.

Groups Moving toward a Goal I am so thrilled that this year multiple

groups are beginning to learn from the

scriptures what it means to be a disciple

who makes disciples. Our Men’s Ministry

is embracing this head on this year, and

will be combining classroom with hands

on experiences to move toward this goal.

A new Adult Sunday Group has started,

focusing this year on this as well. Many

other groups are and continue to desire

to grow in these areas as well at Parkway.

These individuals are saying, I want my 168

hours a week to count for the sake of The

Great Commission.

A Commission for EveryoneAt Parkway, we want to equip you

to be a disciple who makes disciples.

This commission is not simiply for the

missionaries we send overseas. It is not

simply for the ministers on staff. It is for

every person at Parkway Baptist Church

who professes they know Christ. These are

exciting days at Parkway. Please let me now

if I can help you and your family become

disciplemakers this year.

Matthew Creath

Minister of Administration/Education

Go therefore and

make disciples of all the

nations, baptizing them

in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit...

Matthew 28:19

ADMINISTRATION/EDUCATION | Matthew Creath 314.434.2310 ext. 216

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Special Guest: Kristin YeldellKristin's Bible teaching for women (over 300 each week) and music leadership with

her husband Eric include an invitation every year to lead worship for Southern Baptist Convention's national Ministry Wives Conference. She juggles many hats

while maintaining home with Eric and their four rambunctious children as her first priority. You will love Kristin's theme, Friendships of Women, coming soon at

Rubies Celebration Tea.

To volunteer as a table hostess, contact Vicki Kowalski.

Friendships of Women

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Family L i feLOVING GOD ~ NURTURING PEOPLE ~ SHARING CHRIST GLOBALLY

Meredith StroudBaptism

Sue VigenLetter

Larry & Linda RichardsonLetter

Welcome to Parkway

We thank God for

You!!Susanna Garland

BaptismChloe Kallaos

BaptismSalome Inje

Baptism

August Financial StatementYTD Tithes & Offerings $..........................778,415.95

Budget YTD Tithes & Offerings $ ..........875,859.01

Tithes Under Budget $ ................................. 97,443.06

YTD Expenses $ ............................................. 777,371.90

Budget YTD Expenses $ ..............................875,859.13

Expenses Under Budget $ .............................98,487.23

Celebration55+ NewsOctober 07/14/21/28 Celebration55+ Choir 10:00 a.m., musiC room Friendship Village ............................................................................................... 10 Leave 10:15 a.m., Sing 10:45 a.m.

Council Meeting .................................................................................................. 14 11:15 a.m., Conference Room 1.

Dinner ..................................................................................................................... 15 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, $3.00 plus a covered dish.

Pillow Stuffing, Missouri Baptist Medical Center. ..................................17 9:00 a.m.

U.S. Grant National Historic Site, White Haven ................................... 24 Van leave at 9:15 a.m., Lunch after at Helen Fitzgerald’s.

November04/11/18/25 Celebration55+ Choir 10:00 a.m., musiC room Pillow Stuffing, Missouri Baptist Medical Center. ..................................01 9:00 a.m.

Brooking Park and The Willows .....................................................................07 Leave 9:00 a.m., Sing 9:30 a.m. Lunch at First Watch, 120 Hilltown Village Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

Council Meeting ...................................................................................................11 11:15 a.m., Conference Room 1.

Dinner .....................................................................................................................19 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, $3.00 plus a covered dish.

Thanksgiving Holiday ..................................................................................28,29 Church Office Closed.

Staff AnniversaryCheryl Ferguson — November 2015, Four Years

Family Food PantryFamily Food Pantry collection (non-perishable items and no glass, please) takes place the first Sunday of the month. In October and November the collection takes place October 6 and November 3.

TransitionsChristian sympathy to:Rochelle Williams and family in the death of her brother-in-law, Kenneth Corbin, September 3.

Daphne Wilburn and family in the death of her brother, Jimmy Shull, September 15.

Phyllis & Ed Willis and family in the death of Phyllis’ father, September 15.

Merle Winter and family in the death of her husband, Cliff, September 5.

Aline Neuman and family in the death of her husband, Bill, September 4.

Bev Strub and family in the death of her brother, Larry Rench, August 25.

Family and friends of Pat Anthony, who died August 14.

Yuung and Martha Ping in the death of Yuung’s mother, September 18.

WelCome neW baby!Cecilia Margaret Greenlee, August 13, 2019; 8 lbs. 5 oz; 20.5” long.

New Members

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Family L i fe

Giving TreeOur church’s tall atrium Christmas tree is joyfully adorned with hats, gloves, and scarves in every size and color! Start knitting, crocheting or add some to your shopping list and they will warm grateful hearts and hands in time for Christmas. Bring items beginning November 1.

The Power of the KINGsunday, deCember 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center

Join the Children’s Choirs as we they present The Power of the KING, a musical written and created by Gina Boe and Barb Dorn, that revolves around radio station K-I-N-G. A major winter storm is threatening to shut down the entire state. The power grid is failing all around, and highways are closing due to dangerous road conditions. A bus transporting a children’s choir on their Christmas tour is stranded by the storm, so the choir takes refuge at the radio station. The timing of the winter storm couldn’t be worse, as the station’s power goes off just as they are about to broadcast the annual Christmas show. Unable to play any recorded music due to the limitations of the backup generator, the radio station staff hastily scrambles to put together a live radio broadcast telling the joyous Good News of the Christmas story, with the help of the stranded children’s choir! And you won’t want to miss the Carolers Choir as they share their songs of Christmas.

Plan now to attend Parkway’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 24, at 5:00 p.m. This is a great time of fellowship with turkey and all the trimmings!

Tickets will be available at the Welcome Center or online at parkwaybaptist.net beginning November 3.

Thanksgiving Dinner

$10.00 (ages 12 & up)$5.00 (ages 5-11)

Free (ages 4 and under)Household cap: $40.00

Prices

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October 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Ukraine Mission Trip 2 Ukraine Mission Trip 3 Ukraine Mission Trip 4 Ukraine Mission Trip6:30 PM Naomi Banquet

5 Ukraine Mission Trip

6 7 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Upward Evaluations

8 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Upward Evaluations

9 10 10:15 AM Celebration55+ to Friendship Village6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Upward Evaluations

11 12 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Upward Evaluations

13 2:00 PM Finance Committee 2020 Budget Work Session4:00 PM Children's Ministry Team

14 Columbus Day11:15 AM Celebration55+ Council

15 6:30 PM Celebration55+ Dinner

16 5:30 PM Nominating Committee Meeting6:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting

17 9:30 AM Pillow Stuffing

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20 2:00 PM Trustees Meeting

21 22 6:20 PM BSF All Class Fellowship

23 24 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM Celebration55+ to U.S. Grant National Historic Site - White Haven

25 26 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fall Festival

27 12:30 PM International Potluck Fellowship

28 29 30 9:00 AM Preschool Pajama Praise Party

31 9:00 AM Preschool Pajama Praise Party

October-November Regular Scheduled EventsSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Church Library Open8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Kingdom Work Prayer Time8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Orchestra Rehearsal9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Bible Study10:30 AM Worship12:00 PM Library Open after Service3:00 PM Parkway Choir Rehearsal5:00 PM Children’s Choirs5:00 PM Men’s Bible Study5:00 PM Rubies (Women’s) Bible Study5:00 PM Trek/Journey

10:00 AM Celebration55+ Choir

12:00 PM - 6:15 PM Prayer Time6:00 PM - 8:30 PM LIbrary Open6:30 PM Awana6:30 PM Saturate (7th-12th graders)6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study

7:00 AM BSF Leaders Meeting

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November 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 All Saints Day9:00 AM Pillow Stuffing to MBMC12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Set up for Celebration Tea

2 9:30 AM Upward Coach's Training2:00 PM Celebration Tea

3 Daylight-Saving Time Ends

4 5 6 Spain Mission Trip 7 Spain Mission Trip9:00 AM Celebration55+ to Brooking Park/Lunch at First Watch

8 Spain Mission Trip6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Awana Grand Prix

9 Spain Mission Trip

10 Spain Mission Trip4:00 PM Children's Ministry Team

11 Spain Mission TripVeterans Day11:15 AM Celebration55+ Council

12 Spain Mission Trip 13 14 15 16 9:30 AM Family Food Pantry at Jubilee Church

176:30 PM Church Conference

18 19 6:30 PM Celebration55+ Dinner

20 6:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting

21 22 23 10:00 AM OCC Packing Party

24 1:30 PM Upward Coach's Training5:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner

25 26 27 No Evening Service/ActivitiesPreschool Thanksgiving Holiday

28 Thanksgiving Day Church Office ClosedPreschool Thanksgiving Holiday

29 Church Office ClosedPreschool Thanksgiving Holiday

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Daylight-Saving Time Ends November 3!!

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KIDZONE | BeCky wesCoat, 314.434.2310 ext. 214, BwesCoat@parkwayBaptist.net

Mark Your Calendars!!You don’t want to Miss the fun!!

COMING UP IN AWANAOctober 2 – Hear Alaina Ronning & Noah Washburn share about their time at World Changers this summerOctober 23 – Pastor Appreciation NightNovember 8 – Annual Don Anthony Grand PrixNovember 13 – Patriotic Night (Honor our veterans by wearing red, white & blue)November 27 – No Awana – Happy Thanksgiving! GRAND PRIXFriday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m.Cars are on sale for our Annual Don Anthony Grand Prix. Cars are $5 each and are sold in the foyer AFTER Awana until October 23. Anyone may participate. There will be an Open Class for Cubbies, Sparks, Trek, Journey and parents – no trophies will be given… it’s just for fun. T&T will compete for trophies (speed & design) and must follow all rules and guidelines as outlined in the Grand Prix handbook. All racers will receive a handbook upon purchase of a car. The Grand Prix is Friday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. FALL FESTIVALSaturday, October 26, 2-5 p.m.TRUNK OR TREAT, GAMES, FOOD, FREDBIRD, PETTING ZOO, BUBBLE BUS, BALLOON SCULPTURES, BOUNCE HOUSE, and featuring ILLUSIONISTS, The GILLAM FAMILY with TWO SHOWS. Volunteers are needed to decorate cars and hand out candy; help with food; donate for basket giveaways; donate candy. Watch the bulletin and social media for more details. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDSaturday, November 23, 10 a.m.Are you busy packing your shoebox? A soccer ball is an excellent "wow" gift, no matter the age of the child. We have a contact with Champion Sports who will give us an amazing discount on balls and pumps. In order to save on shipping costs, we would like to combine individual orders into one big order that will be sent to the church for the packing party. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please be sure to designate your gift as "OCC soccer balls". The order will be placed the first week of October, so get your gift in soon! Also, be sure to check out our Amazon wish list. You can have it shipped directly to the church for the party! Thank you for your support and excitement about these simple gift that make an eternal difference. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DM9WBX4RJK5?ref_=wl_share Mark your calendars for this year’s OCC Packing Party… Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m.

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You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus made this

clear to His followers in the Sermon on the Mount early in His ministry (Matt. 5:13-14). As His followers we are to be out in the world sharing the light of His glory and the hope promised in a relationship with Him. We have seen this in action recently at Parkway as we saw the Baker family go out from our church to a new field of ministry in Maryville, MO. While we grieve our loss, we celebrate what God is doing in their lives.

Being salt and light in the world is the topic of a four-week Youth Bible

study that began September 18. The study began with these instructions from Christ and continues by explaining why we are to care for others, who we are to care for, and how Christians are gifted to serve. Middle and High School students are welcome to join in this study and time of worship in the Youth Hall, Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:15 PM.

“Let your light shine before men … and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

The students at Parkway are learning about being salt and light in the world,

however this instruction is not age limited. As followers of Christ, we are to continue that practice and Celebration55+ Ministry has several opportunities to do just that. One of those is our Celebration55+ Choir. You see them sing occasionally in the worship service, but did you know that they also minister at local assisted living facilities?

The Celebration55+ Choir travels to local facilities every month to sing many of the “old favorites” for the residents. For many with memory issues, familiar music

is one of their last memories. Hearing familiar songs can still bring them joy! During those visits, choir members can also visit with residents and brighten their day.

Now the fun part! We would love it if YOU would join the Celebration55+ choir! You don’t need a high level of musical talent. You just need a willingness to minister to others and make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Anyone 55+ is welcome, but we especially need MEN to beef up the low notes. Come give it a try! Practices are Monday at 10:00 AM in the Music Room. You won’t be sorry.

Salt & LightAs His followers we are to be out in the world.

Celebration55+

Hearing familiar songs brings joy!

Mike LawsInterim StudentsCelebration55+ Minister