1. November 3, 2013
10:45 a.m.
SERMON NOTES
Pastor Rob Renberg
November 3, 2013
#5
Ephesians 4:32
& 1 Kings 17:1-24
“Suddenly Single”
The story of how Elijah touched the widow of Zarephath in her
sorrow models a ministry of compassion needed in every church.
1. When the Brook ____________ ___________. (vv.1-7)
2. When the Hurt _____________ ___________. (vv.8-16)
Dr. Rob Renberg, Pastor
All In the Family #5
“Suddenly Single”
Ephesians 4:32 &
1 Kings 17:1-24
14461 James Street, Holland, MI 49424
616-399-4410
parksidebible@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)
www.parksidebiblechurch.com (website)
3. When the World ____________ __________. (vv.17-20)
“ „For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,‟ declares
the LORD. „As the heavens are higher than
the earth, so are my ways higher than your
ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.‟”
Isaiah 55:8-9
4. When a Friend ____________ ____________. (vv.21-24)
Open your heart and your home to the
suddenly single person. There’s many
ways to say “God loves you and so do I!”
Just do it… (see James 1:27)
Our Mission: Learning from God’s Word…
Growing in God’s Grace…Reaching with God’s Love!
MINISTRY TEAM:
Pastor: Rob Renberg - 738-7840 (pastorrobjr@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Pastor: Matt Amundsen - 786-2699 (pmparkside@sbcglobal.net)
Worship Arts Director: Chad Lippincott - 251-554-9955 (parksidechad@sbcglobal.net)
Church Secretary: Judy Timmer - 399-4410 (parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net)
Elder of the Week: Jay Riemersma - 616-217-6631
Deacon of the Week: A.J. VanKampen - 616-886-4876

2. 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.
This Week
Today 10:15 am Fellowship Coffee/Nametag Sun.
Tonight 5:00 pm B.I.G. Class
Tonight 6:30 pm NO Senior High Youth Group
Tues. 6:00 pm Parkside Runners/Walkers
Wed. 6:30 am Men’s Morning Group
Wed. 5:15 pm Junior High Youth Group
Wed. 6:30 pm Pioneer Clubs
Thurs. 6:30 pm Ladies Bible Study
Fri. 5:00 pm LEO Dumpling Making
Sat. 9:00 am LEO Pie Baking
11/3 Mark & Jackie Schaap
11/4 Hal & Cris Hoppa
Coming Up
Nov. 10
Nov. 12
Nov. 13
Nov. 15
Nov. 16
Nov. 17
Nov. 23
Nov. 28
9:30 am
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
Sunday School (all ages)
Women’s Board Meeting
Pioneer Clubs Family Dinner
NO B.R.I.D.G.E.
Contemporary Worship Svc.
Family Fun Night
PBC Holiday Arts/Crafts Fair
Thanksgiving Service
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
USHERS
(Usher Training 9:30 am)
Dale Bronsink
Dirk Bronsink
Owen Smith
Mark Leidy
Sub Brian Mokma
SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY
Linda Furbush
Duane Hoops
Paul Ash
Luke Dekker
Arthur Seibert
Brian Mokma
Ken Koester
Randy Arendsen
Lauren Rosenberger
Sharon Amundsen
Vonnie Bazan
INFANT NURSERY
(10:00 am
Age birth– Age 2)
Joe & Kara Taylor
Marti Dibkey, Sarah Ten Harmsel
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten)
Linn Bradfield
Elise Van Kampen, Sara Bronsink
Regan Zandstra
FINANCIAL TEAM
Jay Riemersma-Elder
A.J. Van Kampen-Deacon
Mike Cooke
Rex DeBoer
PRAYER PARTNERS
Jay Riemersma
Brian Mokma
Don Lawton
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY
USHERS
(Usher Training 9:30 am)
Dale Bronsink
Dirk Bronsink
Owen Smith
Mark Leidy
Sub Brian Mokma
SUNDAY SCHOOL NURSERY
Linda Furbush
11/3
11/3
11/3
11/3
11/4
11/5
11/6
11/8
11/8
11/8
GREETERS
Chris & Barb Koning (Front Door)
Ryan & Sally VanderHaar (Welcome Center)
GREETERS
Claudio & Marilu Burgos (Front Door)
Michael & Jane Tiffany(Welcome Center)
INFANT NURSERY
(10:00 am
Age birth– Age 2)
Gwen, Bina & Lieza Klemm
Diane Cartwright
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
LIBRARY
(Dismissed from Service-Age 3-Kindergarten)
Tammy Grabiel
Lynn, Brooke & Anna VanKampen
FINANCIAL TEAM
Ryan VanderHaar-Elder
John Preikszas-Deacon
Doug Dibkey
Vaughn VandenBrink
PRAYER PARTNERS
Terry Agal
Eloy Ramos
Trent Ramos

3. New Prayer Requests:
t Pray for speedy healing for Pastor Rob’s thumb that
was severely injured in a cross bow accident.
t Pray for Michael Wierenga, Elizabeth Wierenga’s oldest
grandson, who is still at University of Michigan in ICU with
more complications with his bladder, kidney and liver. He has had 4
surgeries in the last couple weeks and is fighting an infection.
t Pray for Ginny Pete’s daughter, Lynn, who was recently diagnosed
with breast cancer and is awaiting results from blood work to see if
the cancer is genetic.
t Pray for Dave Timmer who will return to Cancer Treatment Centers
of America today for his 2nd chemo treatment tomorrow morning.
Pray for limited side effects from the chemo.
Continued Prayer Requests:
t For all who have had recent illnesses or surgeries;
t For the homebound: Mary Carmichael, Judy Blauwkamp, and
Kay Everett, and Nelvie VanKampen;
t For all marriages in the church - that those that are strained
may be restored and that the healthy marriages may grow even
stronger;
t For our children of all ages to lead Godly lives and make wise
choices.
Church Families of the Week:
♥ Randy & Beth Riegler, Joe and Ben
♥ Allen & Ethel Riemersma
♥ Jay & Cara Riemersma, Sophia, Trip & Nick
♥ Paul & Melva Russcher
♥ Dave & Tina Rosenberger, Joshua and Lauren
♥ Tabatha Sampson
GGF Sister Church of the Week:
† Robinson Grace Church in Grand Haven, Pastor Bill Russell, Jr.
Missionaries of the Week:
♦ Bill & Sue Vinton, Missionaries to Congo
upcoming events!
MEN’S MORNING GROUP
Come to the Men’s Group every Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m.
Come when you can...leave when you must! Enjoy devotions,
fellowship and a great cup of coffee.
LADIES EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Join the Ladies Evening Bible Study, a verse by verse study of
the Book of James, on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month from
6:30-8:00 p.m. at the church. The next study is this Thursday,
November 7! Get deep into the Word and get to know other
church women more personally! Study questions can be picked
up at the Women’s Ministry Counter. No childcare is provided.
Questions, contact Amy Renberg.
B.R.I.D.G.E.
There will be no B.R.I.D.G.E. in November; however, join
the ladies on Friday, December 5, for a Christmas Potluck/Bingo
party at the church at 5:30 p.m. Plan to bring two $5.00 wrapped
gifts for exchange!
THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
We’re having a Thanksgiving morning service on November 28!
Come and express thanks to the Lord for your many blessings
from 9:00 to 10:00 a..m. Invite your friends and family to attend
with you. Coffee and donuts will be provided!
LEO EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!
Plan to join the ladies this Friday for Apple
Dumpling Making from 5:00-10:00 p.m. at the
church and on Saturday morning for apple pie
making from 9:00 to 11:00! Details and signup
forms are in the bulletin today.

4. “ADOPT A LAWN PROGRAM”
Last Chance to sign up!
If you or someone you know is unable to maintain
their lawn and really needs some help with raking,
sign them up at the Youth Counter.
JR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM
Tonight - Abraham Part 2 “A Strange Command”
November 13 - ”Parkside’s Got Talent”
If you have a talent you’d like to share (singing, playing an instrument,
juggling, touching your tongue to your nose, whatever... plan to share
it with the group!
SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP SUNDAY NIGHT AT 6:30 PM
Tonight - B.I.G. will be held; however, there will be no youth group
due to the retreat.
November 10 - Sr. High Karaoke Night with special guest speaker
Kelly DeBoer. Come ready to sing your favorite songs and hear
Pastor Matt attempt to sing!
November 17 - Service Night - We’ll be hosting Family Night Out
from 6:30-8:00 p.m. with movies for all ages.
Contemporary Worship Service
Saturday night, November 16, at 7:00 p.m.
The evening is geared for Sr. High and College & Career ages; however, anyone
can attend! The worship service will be followed by the L.I.G.H.T.S. Coffee
House.
We are asking church families to “adopt a lawn” for someone in
need. If you can help out by raking another’s lawn, please sign up
at the Youth Counter.
The Holland Sentinel is donating Sunday newspapers
to the church in support of youth outreach. If you
would like to support this cause by making a donation
for the paper, the newspaper rack is located in the
front entranceway. Thank you!
Thank you to our Parkside family for your
kindness, prayers and concern for both of us
while we were in the hospital and at Tender
Care. The cards, visits and meals were
greatly appreciated! We’re doing so much
better and are happy to be able to return to
church and be with our brothers and sisters
in Christ again!
Al & Shirley Jacobs
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
FOOD GIVE AWAY! Surplus food commodities will be distributed by Ottawa County
Community Action Agency to low-income residents on Friday, November 8, at Community
Action House, 345 W. 14th St. in Holland from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Proof of income is verbal;
however, proof of residence is required. Pick up a flyer at the Growth & Outreach Counter.
CHRISTMAS PARTY DATES: JR. HIGH-DECEMBER 18 6-8 PM
SR. HIGH-DECEMBER 22 6-8 PM
HAPPY TOWN CHRISTIAN TRAVELERS Want to go on a day trip to Chicago shopping
on 11/9? Pick up flyers with more information at the Women’s Ministry Counter or talk to
Gwen Lawton (298-8674.)

5. Mark your calendar for:
FAMILY FUN NIGHT!
Sunday, November 17
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(Hosted by the Sr. High Youth Group)
Plan to attend Movie Night!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.” John 1:1
“These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the
Son of God, and that by believing, you may have life in His name.” John 20:31
We’ll be showing “Symphony” with Louie Giglio
for the adults and “Horton Hears A Who” for the
children.
Popcorn & Drinks will be provided.
The Parkside Runners/Walkers are now meeting
downtown Holland in front of the Knickerbocker Theater
on 8th Street at 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Join them as
they run downtown and keep your running going all
winter! When the snow comes, they will run the
snow-melt system on 8th Street and enjoy some warmth
at JP’s coffee after the run/walk. Questions... Contact
Tony Van Houten at 616-218-0205.
DATE
October 6 & 13
Year to Date Thru 10/13
GENERAL FUND
OFFERING
BUDGET
NEW: Mixed Adults: The Gospel of John Ch.9 - 21
+/-
$9,797
$10,716
- $ 919
$193,817
$219,678
-$25,861
A note from the deacons: Thank you for your generosity and consistency
in giving to the Lord! Please consider how you can help us meet our
budget shortfall to date.
So begins and ends the Gospel of John, which emphasis on the glorious theme
Jesus Christ is God! This interactive class will continue the Bible exposition of
the Gospel of John that began last year and will include class discussions led by
various Parkside teachers as we seek to grow in our faith and the knowledge of
our Lord Jesus Christ, revealed in Scripture so that we may have life in His name.
NEW: Men’s Class: “The Man In The Mirror”
Solving the 24 Problems Men Face
Do you know anyone who has ever won the rat race? Probably not! And yet,
everywhere you go, you see men who are tired -- worn out from trying to win
this race that nobody wins. Is there hope? According to author Patrick Morley,
yes...absolutely! The Man In The Mirror shows how to live successfully with the
man in your mirror. This video teaching series and discussion time is designed
for you, the man grappling with the pressures and stressors of everyday life.
Continued: Women’s Class -- Gideon
 Yes, I’m planning on being a part of the Gospel of John class!
Name: ____________________________
 Yes, I’m planning on being a part of the
Man In The Mirror class!
Name: ____________________________

6. Can you help advertise our
November 23 Arts & Crafts Fair?
Brochures and small flyers are
available for pickup at the
Welcome Center. Take a bunch
for work, your friends and your family.
We have 70 vendors this year, all with
hand-crafted items! Plan to attend.
Over 1500 attended last year and we’re
expecting the same or more this year!
Questions...talk to Judy Timmer or Jane Tiffany.
Would you be willing to donate home-baked goods for Parkside’s Holiday
Arts & Crafts Fair being held at the church on Saturday, November 23,
from 9-3? All bake sale money will be going toward Parkside’s Youth
Outreach Program.
Suggested donations include but are not limited to:
Pies (not cream), Cakes, Cookies, Breads
Cinnamon Rolls or Dinner Rolls
Brownies, Cupcakes
Fudge or other Holiday Candy
Items specifically for children & diabetics
Bringing your “gift” pre-plated will lessen our sale day preparation. Please
mark your item if there are ingredients in it that might cause an allergic
reaction (i.e nuts.) You do not need to price it.
Wednesday,
November 13
Pioneer Clubs will be hosting “Family Dinner Night” on
Wednesday, November 13, in the Family Life Center before
Pioneer Clubs from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. The menu is oven fried
chicken, potato wedges, fruit, biscuits, monster cookie bars
and drinks. In order to know how much food to prepare,
please complete the form below and put it in the offering
plate today. The cost is $5.00 per family.
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The following is suggested: 6 or 12 rolls per plate; 12 cookies per plate;
1 large piece of pie or cake per plate; one large brownie per plate or
4-6 per plate; 4-6 pieces of fudge or candy per plate, and 4-6 cupcakes
per plate. Whole pies, cakes, and breads would also go over great as
the sale is just before Thanksgiving.
Items can be dropped off at the church on Friday, Nov. 22, from 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. or 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. or on Saturday, November 23, from
7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
For more information, please see Judy Timmer or you can call her at
399-4410 or email her at parksidejudy@sbcglobal.net.
For planning purposes, please tear off the bottom half of this form
and place it in the offering plate.
PIONEER CLUBS FAMILY DINNER RESERVATION FOR 11/13
NAME: __________________________________________________
NUMBER ATTENDING: __________
ADULTS____________________ CHILDREN _____________________
YES, I would be willing to donate the following to Parkside’s Holiday Bake Sale:
Item: ______________________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Pre-plated?
Yes ________________
No __________________