Parkside Greeting

Hey Parkside,

A little glimpse into Sunday service.  Justin will be talking about the burning bush in Exodus 3.  As I was reading this passage, I realized Moses found himself in a place of option.  He sees the bush burning without being consumed, something supernatural.  But Moses saw the supernatural and had to stop and turn aside toward it.  Only when God saw that Moses turned aside to look did God speak to him.  So often God reveals himself and we fail to turn and acknowledge him.  Acknowledge his presence in your life and center your life around it.  The same presence that showed up that day for Moses guided Israel into the Promise Land.

Have a wonderful day!

Josh

Following are announcements from our church Administrative Assistant, Sharon Spearance:

Offering Envelopes
If you have not signed up for your 2013 offering envelopes, it's not too late!  Pick up a form at the Information Center, fill it out and drop it in the box at the Information Center.  For those of you who have signed up for envelopes, you can pick them up today either before or after the service in the Lobby.

Ladies Time Out
The next Ladies Night Out event is scheduled for Friday, February 8th at 6:30 p.m. here at the church. Watch your bulletin for more details.

Project 20:30 Singles Ministry News
20:30 just finished their three month study of Richard Foster's book, "Celebration of Disciplines." They will be taking a break from their regular Thursday night meetings, but watch the bulletin and their Facebook page for upcoming social gatherings. http://www.facebook.com/groups/parksideproject2030/

Specific Goals In 2012
The pastoral staff has asked you to be praying for some specific goals in 2012.  God is at work at Parkside, we are halfway there for reaching our goal of baptizing 50 people and we have recruited more workers for the student ministry.  We are seeing numbers increase in the Project 20:30 singles ministry and exciting things are in store for the men's ministry this year.  Please continue to pray for these goals we have set for 2012.  They are as follows: 1) Reach 50 people for the Lord, baptize them, and assist them in becoming devoted disciples.  2)  Recruit more workers for student ministry.  3)  The growth of the Project 20:30 ministry.  4)  God's blessing on the men's ministry., and 5)  Have Parksiders get excited about sharing their faith! 

Parksides Military Bulletin Board
Stop by our "Military Bulletin Board" and check out all our military that attend Parkside.  We are continually updating our military board which features all of our Parksiders, and their family members who serve this nation through the military.  If you or a family member is part of any of the branches of the military, and would like their name placed on the board, please contact Pastor Justin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Urban Mission Non-Perishable Food Items
Located in the hallway, you will see a bin in which you can bring in non-perishable food items for the "URBAN MISSION."  Each week these items will be taken over to the Urban Mission on Factory Street.  Your donations are much appreciated!

Prayer Requests
Every Sunday at 9:00 you are invited to go into the prayer room off the sanctuary and pray for the morning service with other praying Parksiders.  Join the prayer group every Tuesday morning at 9:30.  Please take note of the bulletin board located in the Lobby.  If you have a prayer request, please fill out one of the cards and drop it in the blue folder or put your request on a communication card and drop it in the offering plate.

Blessings,

Sharon Spearance