12465 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141

314.434.2310 www.parkwaybaptist.net

Dr. Dwight Blankenship, Pastor

We Care! If you are our guest today we are blessed by your

presence! When the service is over, we look forward to

meeting you and giving you a gift at the Welcome

Center. Feel free to complete the response card located

in the pew then place it in the offering plate or bring it

by the Welcome Center located in the foyer. Or skip the

card and text “Welcome” to 314.309.2885 and be sure

to meet us after the service near the lighted blue

Welcome sign in the foyer.

Today’s Schedule

Opportunities of the Week

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

10:15 a.m. Celebration55+ Choir (Music Room) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

9:00 a.m. Precept Bible Study (W202)

6:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal (Music Room)

6:55 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Fellowship WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

12:00 p.m. Prayer time until 6:15 p.m. (SE-Fellowship Hall)

6:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal (Worship Center)

6:00 p.m. GriefShare (Conf. Rm 2)

6:30 p.m. Parkway Choir (Music Room)

6:30 p.m. Awana

6:30 p.m. Saturate (Youth Hall)

6:30 p.m. Men’s/Women’s Bible Study (E101/E102) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

9:30 a.m. Celebration55+ to Brooking Park & Lunch at First

Watch; Sing at 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 1:00 p.m. ♥Rubies♥ Celebration Tea Table Preparations until

6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

2:00 p.m. ♥Rubies♥ Celebration Tea (Fellowship Hall) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - DAYLIGHT SAVING

8:15 a.m. Library Open

8:30 a.m. Kingdom Work Prayer Time (W202)

9:15 a.m. Bible Study

10:30 a.m. Worship

Library open following worship

4:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Team (W202)

5:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (W202)

5:00 p.m. ♥Rubies♥ Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

5:00 p.m. Trek/Journey (E101/E102)

5:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

8:15 a.m. Library Open

8:30 a.m. Kingdom Work Prayer Time (W202)

9:15 a.m. Bible Study

10:30 a.m. Worship

Library open following worship

2:00 p.m. Wedding Shower honoring Julia Zaitseva (FH)

4:00 p.m. How Great Our Joy Orchestra Rehearsal

(Worship Center)

5:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (W202)

5:00 p.m. ♥Rubies♥ Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

5:00 p.m. Trek/Journey (E101/E102)

5:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs

WORSHIP AT PARKWAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018

Prelude Parkway Orchestra

What a Mighty God We Serve arr. Payne

Call to Worship Joyful Noise Schram

Young Musicians

Scripture & Prayer Luke 18:15-17

Welcome! Becky Wescoat

Born to Be Brave

Ordinance of Baptism Dale Baker

Candidates: Eileen Hinners and

Nathan Reed

Choral Praise Hallelujah, I Have Found Him arr. Kirkland

Parkway Choir

Scripture Song Before the Throne of God Above

Cook & Bancroft

**Hymn 329 Grace Greater than Our Sin Johnston-

Towner

Observance of the Lord’s Supper

The Bread | Diana Duncan, Piano

The Cup | Sunghee Hinners, Piano

Sermon Pastor Dwight Blankenship

Invitation Hymn 305 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus traditional

Introduction of New Members

Offertory Prayer Jack Stephenson

Benediction

Postlude

At the Piano: Sunghee Hinners

**Optional - Children exit to kidZ♥NE Worship

Later Today at Parkway!

You are invited to join us at 5:00 p.m. for our regular evening

schedule.

DEACONS OF THE WEEK: GLEN PHARISS, HOWARD MULLINS, YUUNG PING GUEST WELCOME: DON & SHIRLEY MERCKLING

Loving God, Nurturing People, Sharing Christ Globally October 28, 2018

For I consider that the sufferings of this present

time are not worth comparing with the glory

that is to be revealed to us.

Romans 8:18

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UPWARD BASKETBALL Coaches are needed for the upcoming season. The first training opportunity is Saturday, November 10 at

9:30 a.m. It’s not too late to sign up to play. Final Evaluations will be held on Saturday, November 10, from 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Sign up before October 31 to avoid the late fee.

FROM THE SEARCH COMMITTEE The search committee appreciates the prayers and support from the congregation. We are still receiving resumes, but have narrowed down the list of current candidates and are receiving additional information from them.

KIDZONE WORSHIP (PRE-K THROUGH 4TH GRADE)

God helps us obey Him. We study about Balaam’s talking donkey this week. Children will worship God through their

obedience to Him and praise Him for helping them obey. Join us when the KidZone logo is seen on the screens.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Start bringing your packed shoeboxes… all boxes are due by Wednesday, November 14, or bring to the Packing Party on Saturday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. and help pack even more boxes. You can purchase needed items from the Amazon Wish List at https://goo.gl/Ezh7VA, donate to shipping costs on the Samaritan’s Purse website at https://fundraise.samaritanspurse.org/

fundraiser/1681821 or click on the rotator link on our website, parkwaybaptist.net, for easy access to both.

DEACON NOMINATIONS Nominations for deacons will be taken through today, October 28. Please prayerfully consider who you will nominate then use the form in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate. Men who are currently serving are listed on the insert and do not need to be nominated.

2019 CHURCH BUDGET The proposed 2019 budget was mailed to Parkway members on October 23. Copies are available on the information rack if you did not receive one. This proposed 2019 budget will be presented for discussion and amendment at the church conference on November 4, 6:30 p.m. and will be voted on, without discussion, during the morning service on Sunday, December 2.

BENEVOLENCE FUND OFFERING

Today we observe the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. Please consider giving to the offering for

the benevolence fund that will be taken after the service as you leave the Worship Center. This fund is used to meet the many needs within our church family and our community as directed by the Benevolence Committee.

BORN TO BE BRAVE TOUR November 11, 6:30 p.m., Parkway Baptist Church

Two more weeks until the big event. A one-night Father-Son Adventure… where you’ll learn to lead your son in becoming a godly man. Live worship will feature the Allan Scott Band. You will be given the tools to connect without feeling awkward, dig into an action-packed guys’ night out, and learn to lead

your son into becoming a godly man. Geared to all boys ages 7-17 and their dads or dad figures. Tickets are available by clicking on the rotator link on our website, parkwaybaptist.net or by going to the tour site at https://borntobebrave.brushfire.com/events/ 445879. Use the discount code 'BRAVE' and it will give a $4 discount off each General Admission ticket.

CELEBRATION TEA Join us Saturday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Best-selling author Irene Hannon’s Christian fiction books have earned multiple literary awards. Even more significant is her genuine faith walk with Jesus Christ. Irene shares her personal life journey with us at this year’s beautiful Celebration Tea, graciously hostessed with themed tables of every description. Tickets are available online at

parkwaybaptist.net or at the Welcome Center. Cost is $10.00. Today is the last day to purchase tickets.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PHOTOS

Saturday, November 10, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

If you missed the previous dates, here is your final

chance to have your photo taken for the Church Pictorial Directory. You will have the opportunity to purchase a CD of ALL of your edited images at the price of $20 per CD which will include copyright release, allowing the printing of your photographs at the lab of your choice. Stop by the Welcome Center to sign-up.

Plan now to attend Parkway’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 18 at 5:00 p.m. This is a great time of fellowship with turkey and all the trimmings! Prices: $10.00 (ages 12 & up); $5.00 (ages 5-11); Free (ages 4 and under); Household cap: $40.00. Tickets are available at the Welcome Center or online at parkwaybaptist.net.

COFFEE WITH THE STAFF Are you new to Parkway? Would you like to learn more about our church? Join us next Sunday, November 3, following the service when members of our ministerial

team will be waiting for you in the Fellowship Hall. You can enter in the doors next to the elevator in the lobby. This is an opportunity to ask questions about Parkway and get to know some of our team.

CELEBRATION55+ DINNERS

Dinners for November and December will take place on new dates. They will be Tuesdays, November 13 and December 11, at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Daylight Saving Time ends next Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 a.m. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on November 3.