February 2010, Volume 12 Issue 2 Letter from the Pastor Our Mission Statement: Parkway Presbyterian Church shares the Good News that all may know God’s love in Jesus Christ and that Jesus calls us as followers to Connect with God, Grow in faith with others, and Serve the world. Upcoming Events 1 GALA & Silent Auction 2 Wed. Schedule, Magnets, Wed. Night Dinner & Menu 3 Sunday School Schedule 4 PrimeTimers, Call to Prayer Schedule 5 Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry 6 Children’s Ministry , Preschool & Kindergarten 7 Military, Quilters, Nursing Home, Crochet, Greeters, Tues. Prayer Group, Sermons, Evangelism & Outreach, Meals Min., Parkway Pal, Prayer Ministry, Online Missionary Training, Rainbows 8 Military Letters, Stephen Ministry 9 Role of a Deacon, Outreach Min., Elders/Deacons, Church Staff 10 Ministry Opportunities at Parkway 11 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 770-889-8694 FAX 770-888-9935 Memory Verse (Romans 15:13) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Announcements: February 2014, Volume 1 Issue 2 Inside this Issue Intro To Parkway Classes Wed., Feb. 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th 6:15p-7:30p—Pastor Bill ’s Office Following Wednesday Night Dinner. Sign-up in main hallway. _________________________________________ Prime Timers Luncheon Friday, February 7th, 11:30a-1:30p Sanctuary—Bring a dish to share. _________________________________________ Sew Faithful Quilters Sat. February 8th, 9:30a-2:00p Rooms 102/104. Making prayer quilts. _________________________________________ Widows/Widowers Valentine Lunch Sat. February 15th, 11:30a Sanctuary—Contact the church office for details. _________________________________________ Parkway’s Annual Gala & Auction Sat., March 1st, 6:00p See inside flyer. _________________________________________ Ash Wednesday Service Wed., March 5th, 6:30p Sanctuary—No Dinner or Studies. Childcare Available. Military Ministry Wed., March 12th, 11:30a Sanctuary. We welcome supplies and monetary gifts.
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February 2010, Volume 12 Issue 2 Letter from the Pastor
Our Mission Statement: Parkway Presbyter ian Church shares the Good News that all may know God’s love in Jesus Christ and that Jesus calls us as followers to Connect with God, Grow in faith with others, and Serve the world.
Role of a Deacon, Outreach Min., Elders/Deacons, Church Staff
10
Ministry Opportunities at Parkway 11
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fridays
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
770-889-8694
FAX 770-888-9935
Memory Verse (Romans 15:13)
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and
peace as you trust in
him, so that you may
overflow with hope by
the power of the
Holy Spirit.
Announcements: February 2014, Volume 1 Issue 2 Inside this Issue
Intro To Parkway Classes
Wed., Feb. 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th
6:15p-7:30p—Pastor Bill’s Office
Following Wednesday Night Dinner. Sign-up in main hallway. _________________________________________
Prime Timers Luncheon
Friday, February 7th, 11:30a-1:30p
Sanctuary—Bring a dish to share. _________________________________________
Sew Faithful Quilters
Sat. February 8th, 9:30a-2:00p
Rooms 102/104. Making prayer quilts. _________________________________________
Widows/Widowers Valentine Lunch
Sat. February 15th, 11:30a
Sanctuary—Contact the church office for details. _________________________________________
Parkway’s Annual Gala & Auction
Sat., March 1st, 6:00p
See inside flyer. _________________________________________
Ash Wednesday Service
Wed., March 5th, 6:30p
Sanctuary—No Dinner or Studies. Childcare Available.
Military Ministry
Wed., March 12th, 11:30a
Sanctuary. We welcome supplies and monetary gifts.
Parkway’s Annual Gala & Silent Auction
March 1st, 2014March 1st, 2014——6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 a person; $20 for SeniorsCost: $25 a person; $20 for Seniors Parkway’s Annual Gala and Silent Auction
to benefit our youth mission programs.
Tickets on sale now on Wednesday nights and
Sunday mornings in the main hallway, or
Call the church office, 770-889-8694.
NOW AVAILABLE ON NARTHEX TABLE
PARKWAY CAR MAGNETS SUGGESTED $3.00 DONATION
ENVELOPE PROVIDED DROP SEALED ENVELOPE INTO SECURE
DROP BOX NEAR OFFICE DOOR.
Wednesday Mornings We offer a caring Nursery for children (age 0 – 5)
during these studies.
Women’s Studies—9:30a-11:30a Beth Moore Study: Believing God – Library
(Main Floor), led by Martha Burkhalter. Sign up in the main hallway.
Kings And Prophets-Precept Class – Trailer A led by Janet Barnett. Order books from Precept:
1-800-763-8280. Information: Janet @770-887-8600 or [email protected]
Wednesday Nights Join us for a wonderful time of food,
fellowship and study! 5:00 – 5:30 Hymn Sing 5:30 – 6:15 Supper – Children and Youth are FREE! 6:15 – 7:30 Classes & Activities for Children, Youth, & Adults Studies
Adult Studies—6:15p-7:30p We offer a caring Nursery for children (age 0 – 5)
during these studies.
Not A Fan – Room 102, Stephen Edge The Art Of Marriage – Room 109 , led by Ian &
Using Your Spiritual Gifts-Women’s Bible Study–Library (Main Floor), led by Peggie Barnes, Co-ed, 12 weeks.
The Book Of Revelation-- Precept Bible Study –
Room 104, led by Jeff Rajala
High School & Middle School Youth, Youth Trailers
Music Ministry 7:00/7:30P-8:30P Praise Team Practice, Sanctuary (7:00p), Chancel Choir Practice, Room 115 (7:30p)
Bring Your Family to Bring Your Family to
Parkway’s Kitchen on Parkway’s Kitchen on
Wednesdays Nights!Wednesdays Nights!
5:30p5:30p--6:30p (Sept.6:30p (Sept.--May)May)
Adults: $6Adults: $6 18 & under FREE!18 & under FREE!
Join us for great food at our Join us for great food at our Wednesday Fellowship DinnersWednesday Fellowship Dinners
A full meal with dessert is served starting at 5:30p – so come straight from work or soccer practice. Meet old friends and make new ones – we have the friendliest atmosphere any-where—everyone is welcome! Stay for one of our Bible studies or just sit and talk! Food is served until 6:30p. No dishes to clean up—no greasy fast-food. Let us do the cooking! February Menu: 5th—German Roast Pork 12th—Fried Chicken 19th—Spaghetti 26th—Beef & Noodles
SUNDAY SCHOOL:10:00-10:45 a.m. Age appropriate, Biblical lessons or children age 3 years through 12th grade. A map
with Sunday School locations is available in the Narthex. Our Sunday Growth Groups
offer a variety of opportunities for you to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures
and how to live life with God 24/7/365. All of our groups meet from 10:00-10:45, and are
open to anyone who wishes to attend.
The Good And Beautiful Community – Trailer A, Rm 2 Christians tend to emphasize personal faith over social justice, or vice versa. This study shows how to bring Spiritual formation and community engagement together---learning to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Christ and impacting the world in which we live.
Understanding The Basics Of Reformed Theology – Trailer A Do you really know what you believe? Using Scripture and R.C. Sproul's book What Is Reformed Theology, Understanding the Basics, lessons will provide you with foun-dations of the Reformed doctrine and explain why it is: centered on God, based on His Word and committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Reformed theology will make plain the reality of God's amazing grace.
Gospel Of John: Let’s Explore The Basics Of Our Faith – Room 102 Where do I begin? Ask most Christians what book of the Bible they would recom-mend reading first, and 99% will tell you to begin with the Gospel of John. This book was written, “… 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).
The Wired Word – Room 115 Explore a topic drawn from the week’s headlines, and discuss Scriptural applications.
Book By Book – Room 104 Probe the depths of the book of Ephesians, and discover the wonder of the God’s Word.
Then Sings My Soul – Library (Main Floor) The stories behind the great hymns of our faith are rich in both history and devotional love. Join us for a fascinating study of hymnody, using Robert Morgan’s Then Sings My Soul (vol. 1) as our guide.
Sunday Nights – Verse By Verse Men and women are invited to attend on Sundays from 5:30-7:00 in Room 115,
as we make our way through the Bible one verse at a time.
PRIME TIMERS—(55 and Older) Prime Timers is a group of active, caring, and supportive individuals, aged 55 years and older, who meet on the first Friday of each month from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm to en-joy fellowship and lunch. For in-formation, please contact Dee Hayward, Nancy McHale or call the church office, 770-889-8694.
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Prime Timers Prime Timers
Friday, Feb. 7thFriday, Feb. 7th
11:30a11:30a——1:30p1:30p
Bring a dish to share.
Program; TBD
Dee Hayward or Nancy McHale
2014
CALL TO
PRAYER
WOMEN—CALL TO PRAYER
MARRIAGE & FAMILY
Saturday, March 22, 2014
9:00am to 12:00 noon
63RD ANNUAL
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Thursday, May 1, 2014
11:45am and 7:00pm
24-HOUR PRAYER VIGIL
From Friday, July 18th, 6:00pm
To Saturday, July 19th, 6:00pm
MINISTRY PRAYER WALK
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Between the Hours of 10:30am-1:30pm
PERSECUTED CHURCH
Friday, November 14, 2014
12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight
Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness… choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… As
for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24: 14-15
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To the men of Parkway, before we were even born, our Father planted the seed in good soil so as to produce good men. He is the Vinedresser, and we are the branches of his vine. John 15:4 says “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” So we invite the men of Parkway whether a new branch or a mature branch to a healthy discussion about our walk in the light as we continue to grow and produce good fruit, to gods glory as mentioned in Galatians 5:22 - 24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self- control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Our call for this is from
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
We gather on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
On the 1st Saturday of the month we meet at 8:00 am for Study
On the 3rd Saturday of the Month we meet at 8:00 am for breakfast
and fellowship and then study at 9:00 am
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Friday Morning Bible Study—7:00AM at Steak N Shake (HWY 20 in Cumming) -Contact Cons Hoffs, Sr. at [email protected].
1st & 3rd Saturday Of The Month Breakfast & Bible Study—8:00AM – Room 104 - All men are invited to join in this great time of fellowship and Bible study.
Young Men’s Coffee & Bible Study, Every Friday Morning At 6:30AM - Starbuck’s (435 Peachtree Parkway) - Join us for coffee, great conversation and motivating study. Contact Matthew Bullard 770-241-3791 or [email protected]
Home Repair Ministry—We are looking for skilled and able bodies willing to serve those in need-- from our own widows, to those who can't help themselves, to later serving those in our community who don't have the means necessary to care for their home. We need you who have knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, land-scaping, and the many more skills. Let's get ready to be used by the Lord and let Him bless all of us involved. E-mail Matthew Barranco at
[email protected] or call 404-428-8259. Serve The Church And Those In Need
Set up the Sanctuary in preparation for Wednesday night supper; lend a hand preparing food, or cleaning up the kitchen afterwards; reset the Sanctuary after supper—Contact [email protected] Provide a much needed male presence in our Children’s or Youth programs on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30PM – Contact [email protected] a)Come to Atlanta Union Mission to serve the homeless - contact Andy Burt at [email protected] b)Help maintain the Church grounds c)When disaster strikes be available to help rebuild
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 12th at 11:30 in the back of the sanctuary. We will be meeting every other month on the second Wednesday. Please come join us pack the boxes for our military. We welcome supplies and monetary gifts. Our thanks for all who have helped
us in 2013. We have sent around 210 boxes to our military overseas.
SEW FAITHFUL QUILTERS— Feb. 8th—9:30a-2:30p
Sew Faithfull will meets the second Saturday of each month. Our next meeting is Feb. 8th from 9:30-2 in Room 104. Come join us and bring your machine, or not, and help us make prayer quilts. Join us for good Christian fellowship, meet new people, and learn something new. Bring your lunch if you like. Everyone is welcome, if you can iron, close a safety pin, or use scissors, you are needed. Sew Faithful Quilters welcome anyone who wants to learn, beginner or experienced; we need you. Infor-
NURSING HOME MINISTRY “Beloved, let us love one another, for
love is from God”. 1 John 4:7 To share your and God’s love in our Assisted Living and Nursing Home Ministry, please contact Joan Brown, to learn more
about the various opportunities to serve.
LEARN TO CROCHET Carol Barnes House, 2nd Sun. of the month—3:00 —5:00 p.m. Please join us and bring some yarn and an I crochet hook. If you can't cro-chet, lessons will be provided. If you need thread or have any ques-tions contact Carol Ann Barnes.
GREETERS NEEDED! - Volunteer to be a Greeter at
11:00 a.m. Worship—If you want to be that warm and friendly face our members and visitors see upon arriving on Sunday mornings, please contact
Marcia Tidwell or call the church office, 770-330-5386.
TUESDAY PRAYER GROUP— 9:30A–Library
Every Tuesday in the Library, 9:30a—10:30a. Come and join us as we pray for our Parkway family, those who are ill or injured, and our greater community. We meet for about one hour. Please join us. Contact info@parkway-
church.org or call the office for information.
Pastor Bill Ford’s Sermons are available by request and
on Parkway’s website www.parkway-church.org. If you have any questions, please contact the church office, 770-889-8694.
EVANGELISM & OUTREACH MINISTRY: This Ministry
provides outreach to local residents, follow-up to visitors, parents of VBS students, and others, provides event planning to increase the awareness of PPC, and strive to spread the good news of Christ in creative ways. Contact John Burkhalter: [email protected] for more information.
MEALS MINISTRY: We Need You!
The Meals Ministry at Parkway is an important ministry that only works through the generosity of our members. We need any and everyone who is willing to be part of this important ministry. Have you ever received meals when you were in need, either due to an illness, new baby, tough time? Do you remember what a blessing it was to receive the help when you needed it most? God calls us to take care of each other. Please consider helping with this important ministry. Please contact: Marla Edge,
ADOPT A CUMMING MANOR/NURSING CENTER RESIDENT: Become a Parkway Pal What does a “Parkway Pal” do? A “Parkway Pal” adopts and reaches out to encourage a resident who feels lonely and forgotten. Residents love to receive mail. “Parkway Pals” have the opportunity to brighten the days of a resident by sending greeting cards:
All age groups are encouraged to become “Parkway Pals”. To adopt a resident and become a “Parkway Pal” call or email Joan Brown, Tele-phone: 678-947-0152, Email: [email protected].
PARKWAY PRAYER ROOM (Bride’s Room)
Can you spend an hour in prayer in our downstairs Prayer Room (Bride’s Room) during our Parkway Sunday Worship Services?
Thessalonians 5:17—Pray without ceasing The purpose of your prayer time in the Prayer Room will be to pray specifi-
cally for the Lord to work powerfully in His will during our 8:45AM and 11:00AM Worship Service
As God calls you, please come prayerfully for an hour into the Prayer Room (Bride’s Room) For more information:
Contact Joan Brown 678-849-6333 _________________________________
Thank you all for the prayers and support and the boxes you have shared with me. The Love of Christ is an amazing thing. This troop support call ing has been a blessing for me and
the soldiers of the 214th Field Arti llery.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Love,
Garrett Hulsey
(Pastor Bil l’s brother -in-
law)
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Stephen Ministry Article:
Types of Needs for Care
Stephen Ministers can provide care for people with five different types of needs. The five types are crisis care, follow-up care, chronic care,
preventive care, and supportive care.
Crisis care is the caring ministry people think about first in describing pastoral care. Persons in crisis may be dealing with hospitalization, a terminal illness, the death of a loved one, unemployment, divorce, a severe financial setback, a natural disaster, the aftermath of a fire, retirement, the stress of moving, or being a victim or perpetrator of a
crime.
Follow-up care is commonly needed by people recovering from a major life crisis. Often when people go through a crisis they receive a lot of attention and support. The church, family, neighbors, and others will be there to help. But what about a couple of months later? Typically the level of attention, support, and care drops off, but the person’s need for care may well grow. That’s why the follow-up care that Stephen Ministers provide is so valuable. They focus on one care receiver, so their attention isn’t drawn away by another need for care. They can continue the caring relationship for as long as the
care receiver needs it.
Chronic care is for a long-term problem; chronic illness or suffering can be like a crisis that never ends. Chronic sufferers have learned to live with major problems that can detract significantly from the quality of life. A stigma or shame can be attached to being chronical-ly ill. People can feel that they have somehow brought this on them-selves. Persons in need of chronic care include those who are disa-bled; aged, in nursing homes; homebound; experiencing chronic
pain—such as arthritis, or living with degenerative diseases.
Preventive care helps people anticipate and prepare for potentially difficult upcoming events. It is based on the belief that the negative impact of crises can be lessened or even averted by talking through feelings and clarifying expectations prior to an anticipated event. This can help individuals come to a realistic picture of what an up-coming event will be like and to prepare for it emotionally, physically and spiritually. Preventive care can be helpful in situations such as these: a woman is expecting her first child, an executive is ap-proaching retirement, a young man getting married in two months, a
19-year-old goes off to college or the military.
Supportive care is caring for the care-giver. A Stephen Minister can provide vital support to anyone facing the challenge of caring for a loved one who is going through a life crisis or transition. Persons who need supportive care include a man caring for his dying wife, woman considering placing her elderly parent in a long-term care facility, parent of a special-needs child, son or daughter supporting a parent through the death and funeral of the other parent, parent sup-porting an adult child through the pain of divorce. In discovering needs for care Stephen Leaders need to look beyond the most obvi-ous needs to see how one individual’s crisis can become a crisis for many. Frequently attention is focused on the person who clearly needs care that others who are in pain do not receive the nurture and support they need. Stephen Leaders sometimes refer Stephen Min-isters to those who stand beside people in crisis, helping those care-
givers to remain strong.
If you would like to become a Stephen Minister, if you would like more information on Stephen Ministry or if you or someone you know might benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact Pastor Bill Ford, Phone 770-889-8694, E-mail: [email protected], or
write thank you notes, make prayer squares and have great fellowship. This is to make sure our military knows we thank and support them for serving in our military to keep us safe. Mary Mac Harrell, [email protected]
Nursing Home Ministries—To share your and God’s love in our Assisted Living and Nursing Home Ministry, contact Joan Brown, [email protected]
Tuesday Prayer Group—Meet every Tuesday
morning in the library at 9:30-10:30a.m. Come
join us as we pray for our Parkway family. Contact
Quilting Ministry—Group meets monthly to make quilts for serious illness and death in a family. Suzie Dominique - [email protected]
Missions
Parkway is involved in Local, National and International missions. At least 10% of our annual budget is allotted to Mission Programs. Parkway also has an Associate Pastor who works with International families to help them adjust to life in the U.S., and con-ducts Sunday Evening Worship and a weekly Bible study
