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point MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PARKADE BAPTIST CHURCH
SEPTEBMER/OCTOBER 2017– VOLUME 4
Message from Pastor Chris
As I worked my way through my reading list this summer, I came across this quote from George Wood, Superintendent of the General Council of the Assemblies of God; “Our memories must not be greater than our dreams.” I highlighted that quote because I thought it was great insight as we celebrate our 50
th Anniversary at PBC.
There are many memories of the past that we will want to recall as we celebrate. The memories of those who have come before us, who have served and sacrificed to make PBC what it is today, not only remind us of our roots, but can be the fuel of inspiration that we need to continue our journey together into the future. Yet true faith is futuristic. Until Jesus calls His church out of this world, faith is believing that God has a plan and a purpose for His church. We honor both Christ and those who have come before us when we choose to let our dreams of the future for PBC be greater than our memories. Another highlighted quote from my summer reading comes from Christopher Schmitz; “We do not need a restoration of the ‘good old days.’ We need a new, fresh outpouring of the Spirit of God.” Longing for and praying for a new, fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit faith is indicative of a living faith. So as we celebrate 50 years, let us not just remember, let us dream together. What does Jesus want His church to be and do in the next 50 years?
Together on the Journey,
In this Issue
PBC’s 50th Anniversary
Beth Moore Simulcast Churchwide Retreat
Trail Life American Heritage Girls
LifeTouch Photo Directory Volunteer Spotlight
Rightnow Media GLS Recap
Kindness Ambassadors How to Connect Save the Dates
Starting in September, the pastor will be preaching a sermon series from the 7 letters to the churches that are in Revelation 2-3. Each letter has a
specific message to a specific church. As we work our way through each letter, we will consider this question: “What would Jesus say to us?”
“Letters from Heaven” A 50th Anniversary Sermon Series from
Revelation 2-3
American Heritage Girls is Christian Scout Troop. The Troop meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at Parkade. They also have various
activities scheduled throughout the year.
For Details: Contact Kristyn Berry at [email protected]
Adult Volunteers Leaders are still needed.
Trail Life USA is Christian Scout Troop for Boys. The Troop meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at Parkade. They also have various activi-
ties scheduled throughout the year.
For Details: Contact Del McMillan at [email protected] Adult Volunteers Leaders are still needed.
Cabins $44 per room (Each room sleeps about 4: 1 bed and a set of bunk beds or 2 sets of bunk
beds. Limited rooms with kitchenettes
available upon request)
RV $24 (full hook-up)
Tenting $16 for 1 tent
($20 for 2 tents)
Parkade’s Churchwide Retreat: October 20-22nd Windermere Baptist Conference Center, Roach Missouri
Meals
You can bring all your own meals or
Purchase meals at the cafeteria
Cafeteria Cost
(Birth-2 free, Kids up to age 11)
Breakfast: 5.50 for kids/$7 for 11 to adults
Lunch: $5.75 for kids/$8.75 for 11 to adults
Dinner: $7.00 for kids/$9.95 for 11 to adults
Meal reservations due September 17th Meal passes are purchased upon arrive at Windermere.
Register at the Welcome Center or
Online at www.parkade.church
Payment due at the time of registration.
Deadline to register is September 17th
Churchwide Skate Party!! Oct. 28th 4:30-6:30 pm
Everyone is invited to our Costume Skate Party!
Fun Games for everyone (even those that don’t skate)
Please RSVP to the office or with Joni at the Welcome Center
Please be safe and make sure you can skate with your costume.
Churchwide Wednesday Night Dinners
Start October 11th
Cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family
Please RSVP to be on a standing list or each week by filling out the form in the Welcome Center.
If you would like to help with the ministry, please contact Joni at [email protected].
Wednesday Night Dinners are BACK!
Our Parkade Baptist Church’s Volunteer Spotlight shines on
Laverne Black
Laverne and her husband Jack, are founding members of Parkade. Laverne has volunteered in countless areas of the church but most recently has headed up our 50th Anniversary Planning Team. She can also be found
at the Welcome Desk once a month serving on our F.I.T. Team.
She brings such joy wherever she serves and it’s an honor to get to work with her, so if you see Laverne around, give her a BIG “Thank you”.
Parkade’s Volunteer Spotlight
On Sunday, October 1, Parkade Baptist Church will celebrate our
50th Anniversary Pick up Invitations & RSVP Cards at the Welcome Desk.
Be sure to invite former members to attend this wonderful day with you.
This season will be a time to celebrate how God has blessed our past, but to also look
ahead and cast a vision on where He would have us go in the future.
Sunday, September 10, 3:00pm
50th Anniversary Music Ministry Concert
Saturday, September 30, 5:00 pm
An evening reception of appetizers and a meet & greet time with
special speaker, Alberta Gilpin,
our former Parkade Baptist Director of Education and Administration
Sunday, October 1st
A special service with a guest speaker followed
by a church-wide luncheon
Please return your RSVP Card to the Welcome Desk or to the office by September 17th
so we can get a correct count for lunch on Sunday.
Our 50th Anniversary hymn is “O Church Arise” by Keith Getty.
If you would like to play an instrument on the Praise Team for that song during the
anniversary service, contact Leah Cox at [email protected].
Right Now Media Join our Right Now Media Group!
• Gain access to 1000’s of Bible Studies Videos
• Watch tons of Kids’ Videos • Parenting Studies • Finance Studies • Marriage Studies
Visit www.parkade.church for the link to sign up or email Joni at [email protected].
Kindness Ambassadors We are recruiting volunteers to be part of the Parkade Kindness Ambassadors.
What is a Kindness Ambassador? It is someone willing to go the extra mile to show kindness to our neighbors. We will be organizing monthly events that anyone can participate in and some that even children can be a part of. This past month we helped people with their carts at local grocery stores. We have some new ideas for the coming months but welcome your input when you join. Contact Linda Martin at 573-881-5403 or [email protected].
Save the Dates Church Events November & December
November 12th Churchwide
Thanksgiving Dinner
November 19th Churchwide Business
meeting
November 26th Decorating for Christmas
December 3rd
Churchwide Business Meeting: Budget
December 10th
Lessons and Carols
You’re Photo Here
Church Ministry Volunteer Openings Our church has LOTS of openings for Several Ministries.
Would YOU be willing to serve?
Prayer Ministry: Contact Linda Martin
Prayer Partners for Sunday Mornings
Prayer Walk Partners
Children’s Ministry: Contact the office
Bible Study Teachers (Sunday)
Children’s Worship Volunteers (Sunday)
JUMP Club Volunteers (Wednesday)
Help cleaning rooms (during the week)
Youth Ministry: Contact Cody Gregory
Bible Study Teachers (Sunday)
Wednesday Night Youth Volunteers
Youth Event Sponsors
Sunday Morning: Contact the office
Greeters
Security Team
Medical Team
Ushers
Musicians
Ministries of the Church: Contact the office
PIE Team
Trail Life (Troop for boys)
American Heritage Girls (Troop for girls)
Men’s Ministries
Women’s Ministries
Email the office at [email protected] for details
Connect with
Parkade Baptist Church 2102 N Garth Ave.
Columbia M0 65202
573-443-4585
www.parkade.church
@ parkadebaptistchurch
@ParkadeBaptist
@ParkadeBaptist
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Church Staff Emails
Senior Pastor Chris Cook
Associate Pastor Aaron Kruse
Worship Leader: Leah Cox
[email protected] Youth Director: Cody Gregory
[email protected] Children's Ministry
Facility Manager: Jim Russell
Church Custodian: Maria Rafa
Office Manager: Chelssie Kerr
Administrative Assistant: Joni Johnson
Mission/Purpose Statement Our purpose is to develop faithful followers of Jesus Christ both locally and globally.
Vision Statement A biblically inspired body of believers motivated to reach a changing world with the love of Jesus Christ while mentoring and equipping believers of each generation to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
Core Values 1.The Bible as the foundation for life.
2.Bringing all people to a saving relationship that honors God
3.Building community through loving relationships.
4.Developing Godly, empowered servant leaders.
GLS Thank you and Update
A special thank you to all of our volunteers and participants who were at the Global Leadership Summit on August 10-11. With an attendance of approximately 230, it was largest attended GLS that we have experienced since we became a host site five years ago. We have received a number of letters and e-mails expressing appreciation for hosting for the GLS. Many of our guest have commented on how the event was thought provoking and challenged them to raise their level of influence for Christ in both the work place as well as in the church.
Before the GLS came to a completion on Friday, we had a number of guest register for next year’s event. Next year’s GLS is August 9 and 10, 2018.
You are never too old to learn. Your presence at the event is a great encouragement and inspiration to younger, future leaders. Registration is open for next year’s event. As a host site there is a $10 discount if you register by October 24. You can sign up on our web-site and use the cod 18HSFAMILY for the discount.
GLS Recommended Reading
Many have heard of Corrie ten Boom’s struggle to forgive her Nazi captors in her book The Hiding Place. Meet Immaculee Ilibagiz, a modern day Corrie ten Boom. In her book Left to Tell, Immaculee tells of her struggle to forgive the killers who killed her family and caused her great harm during the Rwandan Holocaust of 1994.
For three months a Pastor in Rwanda hid Immaculee and 6 other women in a tiny bathroom to keep the killers from finding them. During those months of hiding Im-maculee tells how she turned to prayer and trusted God for survival. As a Civil War waged in Rwanda, Immaculee says that an internal spiritual battle waged within her and the only way she could battle the thoughts Satan was putting into mind during that time was to spend time in content prayer with God.
Left to Tell is a page turner. It is not only a story of God’s protection but also a story of forgiveness and grace. Immaculee shares how she worked through her bitterness and hate to forgive those who killed her family and destroyed her way of life. Her story of faith provides inspiration to be a person of prayer and forgiveness in a world of hate.
Immaculee Ilibagiza was a featured speaker at this year’s Global Leadership Summit. If you would like to see her talk we will be receiving the DVD of her talk in October. You may check it out after that date. Also if you would like to order her book for $10.00 please contact the church office.