A year ago this month we celebrated God’s

faithfulness as we moved into our new worship

sanctuary. In the year since that �rst service, God

has met us here Sunday after Sunday.

In September we will begin a new major sermon

series in the Old Testament book of Exodus. In the

series “The God Who Hears,” we will grapple with

the themes of calling, doubt, promise, and trust.

The God who heard the cries of the Israelites is

the same God who hears our prayers today.

We will also begin o�ering an important new

Soul Care training called Growing 101, which will

equip attendees to accurately handle the Word of

God in their own lives and the lives of others.You

can attend the Sunday morning or Tuesday night

track. Find out more at yourchurch.com/events.

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G AT C O L L E G E PA R Kseptember

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September 5 [12-1 p.m.] Prayer RoomWednesday Noon Prayer GatheringJoin us for a time of worship and prayer during the noon lunch hour.

September 6 [6:30-7:30 a.m.] B1Faithful Men Bible StudyPastor Joe Bartemus will lead the Faithful Men Bible study, beginning Thursday, September 6, 6:30-7:30 a.m. This study will look carefully at the text of Hebrews and will continue until May of 2013.

September 7 [6:30 p.m.] Ministry CenterFirst Friday Global PrayerJoin us for a meal and prayer support for our global partnerships.

September 9 [11:30 a.m.] E|110Balanced ClassThis 7-week journey will help you grow in your understanding and application of how to honor God with your money.

September 9 [8 a.m.] S106BPre-Marital Counseling ClassThe focus of this class will be to prepare couples to have a joyful, Biblical, God glorifying marriage. It is a 7 week class and there is a fee. Visit the marriage page at yourchurch.com to register.

September 11 [7-8:30 p.m.] East RoomChristian Thinking - World ViewThis class will review the ways the world thinks, how to know truth, and how to live the truth. Register by email to jbartemus@yourchurch.com.

September 15 [9 a.m.-1 p.m.] East RoomMembership ClassSign up at yourchurch.com/membership and attend this class to receive more information about College Park Church or to become a member.

September 16 [4 p.m.] Worship Arts RoomThe New Creation Choir RehearsalBack to school, earlier bedtimes, math homework, fall sports, leaves falling... change is in the air! We are excited to announce a new season of our children’s choir at College Park Church. New Creation Choir, grades 1-6, will begin September 16. For additional information, come visit us at the table in “The Park” on Sunday, September 9, or go to yourchurch.com/worship/groups/children/childrens-music-drama.

September 16 ,23, 30The Bridge

The Bridge is a starter small group for those new to College Park or fresh out of membership class. It’s the ideal gathering place for folks who aren’t yet in a small group!

What We Do: We meet 3-5 p.m. for some snacks and soft drinks, conversation, and a time to share the Word together, discussing application points from the sermon.

Find more info at yourchurch.com/connect 317.875.0282 x164 :: jbrake@yourchurch.com.

September 16 [6 p.m.] SanctuaryFresh Encounter Prayer ServiceJoin us for an evening of prayer and worship to seek the face of God together. This is the main time the body of College Park Church prays together. A reception will be held after the Fresh Encounter Service for people who have become members this evening.

September 21Newcomer Night

Join us for an enjoyable dinner and get to know members of College Park Church. Register online or contact Jenny Brake. (There is no childcare provided at this event.) Find more info at yourchurch.com/connect 317.875.0282 x138 :: jbrake@yourchurch.com

September 21 [6:30 p.m.] Ministry CenterActive Adults Harvest DinnerVision Trip missionaries and partnership missionaries will share their ministries. For more information contact Dave and Kathy Valcore at 317.848.1558.

September 24 [7:30-9 p.m.] Ministry CenterMen’s Night: Living with the End in MindAt this meeting of College Park men, Newt Crenshaw will share how to live as Jesus calls us, not for this world but for eternal things.

Saturday, Sept. 29Jr. High rOcklympicsIn the spirit of the summer games, this special event will be a mix of skilled and silly activities for 7th-8th graders. Students are encouraged to invite their friends for this fun afternoon. For information and to register for this free event, go to yourchurch.com/students.

Starts October 7 [11:30 a.m.] E|106Grandparenting ClassLearn to make a di�erence for Jesus in the lives of your grandkids through Biblical and practical instruction.

October 20 Men’s BreakfastMore details at yourchurch.com/events.

June 2013 Israel Trip

College Park Church’s June 2013 tour of Israel will feature Biblical perspectives from experienced tour guides on each of the locations visited, including the Mount of Olives, the Dead Sea, and the Garden of Gethsemane. Registration is now open. Two payment plans are available: The full price of $5,175 can be paid at the time of registration or in three payments. Find complete details, intinerary, & cost information available at ancienttours.org.

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Life CentersOne of the most pressing challenges the Church faces today is to continue to �ght for the sanctity and value of all human beings since they are stamped with God’s image. As we know from Scripture, God forms each life in the mother’s womb (Ps. 139:13) so even the unborn child is exactly that, a precious life. Throughout the Bible we see that God’s heart is directed towards the weak, and He calls upon His people to care for the weak and unprotected. Our strategic partner, Life Centers, exists to come alongside the Church and help us ful�ll this task. The mission of Life Centers is to a�rm the value of life by providing a network of care to those experiencing pregnancy-related crises and by compassionately presenting biblical truth resulting in changed lives to the glory of God. One of the exciting things about Life Centers is they provide care to men and women at all stages of need: pregnancy counseling, baby-showers for mothers who choose life, and even a wonderful GRACE program to help minister to those recovering from abortion.

Unfortunately, even many of us within the Church are not aware just how grave the situation is today. A few statistics may help. One in �ve pregnancies ends in abortion. Over 10,000 abortions occur in Indiana each year. In America, one baby is aborted every 24 seconds. Over 45 million abortions have occurred since Roe V. Wade in 1973. September is an important month for Life Centers because they raise awareness and funding through their Walk and Run for Life. This year there are two days you can participate in these events, the �rst is Saturday, September 22, and the second is Sunday, September 30. You can get more information as to times and locations at www.lifecenters.com. There are number of ways to get involved through 24-hour counseling, medical support, administrative help, cleaning projects, and hosting baby showers. For more information please email Christy Ripperger at cripperger@lifecenters.com.

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JOIN OUR TEAMTHIS FALL!Regular programming for our Sunday School classes began August 12 for nursery – 6th grade! If you are interested in joining our team, please visit

INTERESTED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF TEENS? Our jr. high and high school groups are in need of adults to partner with current sta� and volunteers to support the student programs and make disciples. Ways to serve include: helping lead a small group, assisting with set up/tear down, mentoring students, driving a bus, running tech support, and leading special projects. Contact Pastor Don Helton to express interest and �nd out more, dhelton@yourchurch.com.

jr. high meets sundays at 9:45 a.m.in the jr. high area (the rock)

high school meets sundays at 6 p.m. at the ministry center

�nd out more at yourchurch.com/students

yourchurch.com/childrensvolunteer to complete our Online Volunteer Interest Form. It’s going to be a great year in Children’s Ministries!

See a way you can serve? Sign up online at yourchurch.com/servinghub

BACK AT IT!After a summer of a pace change, it’s that time of year when school

gets underway, routines are re-established, and we generally have that “time to get back to work” mentality. The same is true for many of our missionaries. We have enjoyed the company of a number of them this summer who have now headed (or will shortly) back to their overseas assignments: Tom and Robin Miyakawa back to Thailand (along with Erin Reed for one year); Grant and Deb Olson back to Hungary; Elisa Groth and Beth Bergstrom back to East Asia and Lizzie Talcott to her new assignment in Ft. Collins, CO, as executive assistant to the president of ELIC; and Eric and Karisa Steiner back to the Caspian.

Here’s something to think about as you head back into what is no doubt a busy fall season: if we all just got back to work as normal, just doing the things we always have done, would that get us any closer to �nishing the task? Well, it depends what our routines are, doesn’t it? If there is nothing in your “back to work” list that includes the unreached nations of the world, then you will not be helping to �nish the task of making disciples of all nations. So take a minute and ask yourself, “What am I or my family doing to make a di�erence in the dark third of the world, those who today could not hear about Jesus even if they wanted, because there is no one in their people group to tell them?”

Here’s one idea: join a Barnabas team to pray for and encourage one of the missionaries listed above. Bruce and Paige Osborne [osborne.bruce@gmail.com] have just become our new Barnabas teams coordinators, and they would love to help you “get to work” for the glory of Jesus among the nations!

Fall Women’s Bible StudiesInformation and registration are at yourchurch.com/groups/women/fall-womens-biblestudies <<<

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2606 West 96th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46268

Monday-Friday : : 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. office hours

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Mark Vroegop Lead Pastor

Bill Dinsmore Executive Pastor of Ministry

Bruce Smith Executive Pastor of Operations

Eric Anderson Pastor of Worship

Don Bartemus Pastor of Christian Education & Compassion

Joe Bartemus Pastor of Theological Development

Don Helton Pastor of High School Youth

Nate Irwin Pastor of Global Outreach

Andrew Rogers Pastor of Soul Care

Mark Schuitema Pastor of Community Life

Dale Shaw Pastor of Local Outreach

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Children’s Ministries Director PositionCollege Park is seeking a new Children’s Ministries Director, responsible for the vision, strategy, and tactical elements of all programs, activities, and educational aspects of Children’s Ministries. View the complete information online at yourchurch.com.

Lost and FoundItems that are left in the church building can be reclaimed in the lost and found cabinet located by the Coke machine. The contents of the cabinet are purged and displayed the �rst Sunday of each month.

Small Groups for 7th-12th GradersJr. high and high school students are encouraged to join a small group in September as groups begin for the year.. This program is designed to help teens form supportive relationships and grow spiritually. Students meet in groups on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15 p.m., based on their gender and their grade in school. More information is at yourchurch.com/students.

College Park Church has the honor and privilege of hosting the 2012 Annual NANC (National Association of Nouthetic Counselors) Conference. We anticipate over 1,000 registrants and nationally known speakers (including our own Pastor Mark Vroegop) coming to Indianapolis from September 28-October 3. Sound exciting? Sign up now to volunteer on the church website. Come see how God might use you in the areas of hospitality, meal preparation, refreshments, ushering, registrations, resources, greeting, break out room oversight, and many other areas. You will also get a closer look at what biblical counseling is all about and how the Word of God is used to address every situation we face as believers.. Register to volunteer on the biblical counseling page at www.yourchurch.com. Questions?? Contact Gary Meeks at garymeeks@yourchurch.com

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9:45 a.m. New World (John) // Jim Williams // B1 // young adultsBe One (Exodus) // Jim Milligan & Todd Ruetz // Chapel B Eleutheros (Luke) // Newt Crenshaw // E|106 // mainly couplesRevelation // Dave Crichlow // E|101Galatians // Rob Loy // East Room A // mixed agesKoinonia (1 Corinthians) // Joe Bartemus // Chapel A // mixed agesTruth Seekers (Angels) // Phill Frye // E|104 // mixed agesThe Holy Spirit // Jim Nossett // East Room B // mixed ages20somethings (Sovereignty and Su�ering) // Allan Harmer // MCThrone of Grace Prayer // Prayer Room BPost-Nuptials (World Religions and Cults) // Bob Pourcho // E|110

11:30 a.m. Compass // Jim Standish // Chapel B // singles in their 30s & 40s

SUNDAY MORNING BIG GROUP SCHEDULE

FIND OUT MORE AND SEE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AT

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Josiah James Gilbert born July 29, 2012 to Bill & Dorothy

Grace Katherine Vasey born July 30, 2012 to Michael & Kate

Piper Ashlee McColgin born July 31, 2012 to Scott & Angela

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