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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.
Announcements 1
Lance Cobb, Youth Director 2
Children’s Summer Reading Prog., Sign, Sunday School, Wed. Study
3
Youth Min., Stephen Min. 4
Children’s Min., Library Min., Preschool News
5
PrimeTimers, Men’s Min., Women’s Min.
6
Military Min., Quilters, Nursing Home Min., Crochet Min., Greeters, Prayer Group, Sermons, Meals Min., Orphan Min, Yard Sale
7
Role of a Deacon, Outreach Min., Elders/Deacons, Church Staff
8
Letters from the Military Ministry 9
Letter from the Military Ministry 10
Ministry Opportunities 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 (Proverbs 16.:3)
“Commit your work
to the Lord, and
your plans will be
established.”
Announcements: July 2012, Volume 1 Issue 7 Inside this Issue
Welcome Lance Cobb! Parkway’s Youth Director
After a 5 month search process, we are thrilled to introduce the candidate who was our number one choice from the
moment we concluded our first interview! Lance Cobb was born and raised in Seattle, WA, and earned his B.A. in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from
Gordon College. He served as Director of Neighborhood Outreach & Urban Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Olney (Philadelphia) for 5 years, and most recently as Director of Youth & Family Ministries for New Life Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia) for the last 10 years. Lance is called to Youth Ministry and finds great joy in fulfilling his call. He has a team approach to ministry and actively disciples leaders and students. He has led many worldwide and local mis-sion trips, extreme adventure trips on rock walls, hiking trips, father/son events/retreats, and as much outdoor excite-ment Youth can handle.
Lance and Heather (married in 1995) have 4 children and love to be in the outdoors. They love to geocache, rock climb (lead 5.8), ice climb, hike (climbed Mt.Shasta-- 14,129’-- in CA in June of 2011), camp, play sports, swim, ski, road trip, and just goof around. When we asked Lance to tell us about his family here is what he shared with us…
Heather is an amazing woman of God. She knows and walks with Jesus more deeply than most anyone else I know. She cares for and loves people in ways that bring life, encouragement and a sense of belonging. She helps me in minis-try through the long haul and knows my deep hurts and wounds yet walks besides me and helps me see Jesus when all I want to do is give up. Her smile is ever there and always makes people’s days brighter and hearts encouraged. She still thinks camping with a tent and a 60 pound backpack is the way to go and is real camping - not the state park cabin alternative that most of our friends say is truly roughing it. Heather trusts in God fully. She encourages me in my walk, to be a man who humbly calls out to his Savior and Lord. She is amazing and beautiful in the Lord. She is also an amazing counselor. She has worked with a nationally renowned Christian counselor in Philly, and has established amazing counseling groups for children from broken homes, with social deficiencies, from abusive situations, and who were bullied. She formed leadership teams of elementary kids along with an amazing mentor program for the last 11 years at Calvary Christian Academy. Heather is loved by many who have seen the love of Jesus through her.
All of our children love the Lord and we are so thankful. They, luckily, got many of the mother’s genes and are smart, kind, gentle, loving, respectful, and gracious. They all love life in their own special and precious ways.
Tadan (13) is passionate about soccer, xbox, and rock climbing, and biking. He likes to hike and play with his little sisters. He is strong in his faith but not as crazy as his dad. He is a great friend to many and desires to serve wherever he can.
Sydney (10) is very mature and loving to everyone. She will most likely work with rescuing animals someday, or tak-ing care of wildlife on some major level. Sydney loves school, soccer, band- she plays piano and drums and glocken-spiel; and she owns a beautiful collie.
Makenzie (6) loves the outdoors, riding bikes, sighting animals, is passionate about life, and wears her emotions on her sleeve. Makenzie is totally excited about grass, dirt, playing, and her little sister.
Paiton (4) loves stuffed animals and baby dolls. She will make you smile as her bright eyes and smile just gleam. She loves the trampoline, taking the dog on walks in the parks, and playing with her siblings. Paiton can talk and play with the best of them even by herself.
Lance and Tadan will be leaving on July 22 to participate in the Parkway Senior High Mission Trip. The Cobb family will be moving to Cumming in late July, so let’s prepare to lend a hand and do all we can to make
them feel like part of the Parkway family!
If you want to reach the Cobbs before they arrive, you may e-mail the family at [email protected]
PARKWAY LANDMARK TO BE RE-
PLACED WITH NEW AND UPDATED SIGN. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:05-10:55 a.m.
Our faithful Sunday School Teachers have exciting, age-appropriate, Biblical lessons for 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 10:05-10:55, and
are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
FAITH BUILDERS–RM 102, led by Keith Brown, Jon Reneslac-is, Billy Saville. This class is studying the Book of Acts. You
are welcome to join us!
WOMEN’S BIBLE CONNECTION–LIBRARY, led by Lauralie Rubel—All women are invited to join us as we study “The Books of Ruth
and Esther”.
BOOK BY BOOK – RM 104, led by Norm Bruinsma Join us as we probe the depths of the Book of Psalms and discover the won-
der of the Good News.
MODERN CHRISTIAN LIVING– ROOM 115, led by Chuck Beaver—Each week we will explore a topic drawn from the week’s head-
lines and discuss Scriptural applications and perspectives.
WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS WINTER SCHEDULE MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
9:30a-11:30a - (Child care is provided.)
He Speaks To Me, by Priscilla Shirer, Lib., led by Eloise Newton (Dates: July 11, 18, 26, & Aug. 1)
EVENING PROGRAMS (7:00P & 7:30P) Music Ministry 7:00/7:30P-8:30P
Praise Team Practice, Sanctuary (7:00p) Chancel Choir Practice, Room 115 (7:30p)
The 2012 Summer Library Reading Program now thru August 1, 2012 on each Wed. morn-ing from 9:30a —11:30a. Please note that there will be no program on Wed., July 4th in observance of the Holiday Week. Registra-tion for the Summer Reading Program will be on June 3rd where registration forms will be available at each service. All children ages Pre-School to 8th Grade are invited to attend. Come read of God’s Followers, Their Courage, and Time Spent with God for Direction of their lives, Learn Scriptures, the ABC Bible Verses, and the Books of the Bible to earn Coura-geous Cash to be spent in the Babylon Ba-zaar.
Daniel – Tales of Courage
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR SUMMER ADVENTURE
READING PROGRAM
We would be greatly blessed with your donations for
our Daniel Adventure Reading Program this summer. A
container will be set up in the hallway to place dona-
tions in to provide for Parkway’s Summer Adventure
Reading Program.
Items Needed:
Snacks (no drinks, please), Paper Plates, Cups, Napkins,
and Items for the children to purchase with their earned
Courageous Cash at the Babylon Bazaar.
Thank you for your kindness!
Parkway’s Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a Christ centered caring ministry we have at Parkway. Stephen Ministers are not counselors but are specially trained congregation members who provide one-to-one Christian care to people (care receivers) who are experiencing a life challenge or crisis. A care receiver must be at least 18 years old and the Stephen Minister and care receiver are the same gender. The name Stephen comes from Stephen in the Bible, who was the first lay person com-missioned by the apostles to provide caring ministry to those in need as recorded in Acts 6. Stephen Ministers are caregivers who are: Compassionate – able to share the sufferings of their care receivers; Full of faith – rely solely on God to be the one who heals all wounds; Skilled – know how to listen, understand, and empathize; and Trust-worthy – maintain confidentiality, visit care receivers regularly, and remain committed to their ministry.
There are five types of needs for care that Stephen Ministers can provide to care receivers in our congregation and community. 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. Follow-up care is commonly needed by people recovering from a major life crisis. Stephen Ministers focus on one care receiver and 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. Preventative care helps people anticipate and prepare for po-tentially difficult upcoming events. 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.
We currently have four active Stephen Leaders (Pastor Bill Ford, Norm Baker, Jan Parkes, and Marcia Tidwell).Stephen Edge, one of our Stephen Ministers, plans to attend a Leader’s Training Course (LTC) in 2013 with commissioning as a Stephen Leader at Parkway to follow. Stephen Leaders receive a comprehensive seven day Lead-er’s Training Course taught at several locations around the country by Stephen Ministries of St. Louis. The Stephen Leaders provide 50 hours of training at Parkway to trainees who are then commissioned as Stephen Ministers. We currently have 13 active Stephen Ministers (James Ashley, Matthew Barranco, Stefani Baskam, Joan Brown, Julie Cordry, Stephen Edge, Brenda Helmly, Betsy Hunter, Nanette Kicker, Shannon Moore, Norman Plourde, Wilma Plourde, & Bonnie Vaughan). Our Stephen Leaders are also trained Stephen Ministers except for Pastor Bill Ford.
Parkway has had Stephen Ministry since 2000, and in that time we have trained seven classes (2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008-2009, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012). Stephen Ministers have a two-year com-mitment including the 50 hour training period. The two-year commit-ment can be extended per approval. We usually train new Stephen Minister classes when we have enough volunteer candidates with the right spiritual gifts
If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry, become a Stephen Minister, 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 Norm Baker, Stephen Leader, Phone 770-886-0439, E-mail: normanma-
[email protected] or one of our other Stephen Ministers or Leaders.
Sunday School
10:00 – 10:55
Every Sunday
Youth Trailer We will be focusing on our character and convictions.
Developing healthy relationships
Living on purpose
Dealing with pain and struggles
Discovering our gifts
Putting our stamp on the world
Having integrity
Sunday Nights—5:30 – 7:00—Youth Trailer
Have a blast! Make new friends! Grow in your faith!
Wednesday Nights—6:15–7:30p
Bible Study In The Youth Tr.
How do we live the Jesus-centered life? Dig deeper into the Bible each Wednesday and find out.
WENEED YOUR HELP!!!!!
As we quickly approach the Middle School Great Escape and High School Mission Trip, we find ourselves short on male chaper-ones. In order to safely send our Youth, we need to have these vital positioned filled quickly. This is a great way to get involved with our Youth. The Leaders always return with a grateful heart for the rewards they receive having been a part of these life changing
moments in our Parkway Youth’s faith journey.
Details:
High School Mission Trip: Sun., July 22nd—Friday, July 27th.
An adventure is waiting for you in Appalachia! Our group will be in the trenches face to face with the children, the elderly, the outcast, the homeless, teenagers, mothers, and orphans. The people of Appalachia need Jesus and the hope His message brings. Please prayerfully consider being a part of this outreach,
touching not only those in Appalachia, but Parkway Youth as well!
Please contact Shannon Holthaus [email protected], David Hoke [email protected], or Robin Bos [email protected] to
sign up or for additional details.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS Children’s Christian Education:
Caring Nursery: 8:45-NOON, IN RM 107
Our nurturing, professional Childcare Staff welcome your infants and toddlers (up to age 2).
Children’s Worship: 9:15 & 11:15 a.m., Rm 115
Children age 3 years—5th grade may par-ticipate in our Children’s Worship Time downstairs. Children are always welcome to stay with their parents and worship as a family. Children’s Worship does not meet on Communion Sundays.
Sunday School: 10:05-10:50 a.m.
Our faithful Sunday School Teachers have exciting, age-appropriate, Biblical lessons for children age 3 years through 12th grade. A map with Sunday School locations is avail-able in the lobby. Wednesday Program—6:15-7:30 p:m.
“KIDS 4 TRUTH” (ages 3 yrs—5th grade), downstairs
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Sunday School for children ages 3 years through 5th grade runs concurrently with our adult and youth classes at 10:05 a.m. to 10: 55 a.m. The classes are as follows:
birth–2 years old Nursery, Rm 105
3 and 4 years old Room 106
Kindergarten and 1st grade Room 111
2nd & 3rd grade Room 114
4th & 5th grade Room 112
Kids’ “Precept” Study Room 113 (ages 3rd—5th grade)
Parkway Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
About Our School . . .
Our school is a “School of Excellence”. We are
certified through the North Georgia Pre-
school/Kindergarten Association. We will start
our 13th year of preschool. We have programs
for children 2 years old by September 1st –
Kindergarten. We currently have openings in
our five day four year old program and our
Young Fives classes.
The school staff are all CPR and First Aid
trained. Every staff member receives at least
ten training hours in Early Childhood classes
every school year. Many of our staff hold
teaching degrees and have several years of
teaching experience. All of our classrooms
have 2 teachers per room. We offer Chapel,
Spanish, Music and Movement, and Lunch
Bunch.
If you have any questions or would like to learn
more about our program please contact me at
678-513-3909.
Thank you and God Bless,
Heather Clark, Director
Box Tops
I would like to thank everyone for your help in
collecting box tops this school year. We
earned over $400 for our scholarship account.
Thank you for your help!
Parkway Presbyterian Preschool 5830 Bethelview Road—Cumming, GA—
Website: www.parkwaypreschool.com Email: [email protected]
PRIME TIMERS—(55 and Older) Prime Timers is a group of active, caring, and supportive individu-als, aged 55 years and older, who meet on the first Friday of each month from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm to enjoy fellowship and lunch. For information, please contact Dee Hayward, Nan-cy McHale or call the church office, 770-889-8694.
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Prime Timers Luncheon
Friday, July6th
11:30a.m.—1:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share. Contact Dee Hayward or Nancy McHale for information.
Continue to bring donations of food items to support Sylvia Broome's mission work with homeless women in downtown Atlanta.
For your information, the Roswell UMC Patriotic Celebra-tion is Friday June 29 at 7:30 pm and Sunday July 1 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are complimentary but necessary to ensure seating. Call RUMC at 770-594-0512. Following the Sunday performance, there will be a free All American Gathering serving hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream. Check with your Primetimer friends about going together.
Women’s Ministry Sondra Gross, Women’s Ministry Leader
MEN’S MINISTRIES Wisdom tells us to fellowship with other men and study how the Bible applies specifically to a man's heart and life. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). It’s time for men of the Church to stand together and let the sparks fly as we sharpen our swords. Please find an area in the body of Christ where you can serve.
MEN’S FRIDAY WEEKLY BREAKFAST: (Off site) Fri. mornings, 7:00 a.m., Steak ‘N Shake, restaurant, Hwy. 20, Cumming.
MEN’S SATURDAY MONTHLY BREAKFAST: 3rd Sat., 8:00 a.m., Parkway Sanc.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Precept upon/Precept Bible Study, The First Letter of John, written by Precept Ministries Interna-tional; Chattanooga, TN. Led by Jeff Rajala—Room 102— Contact: Jeff Rajala [email protected].
MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: Men, come meet with us Saturdays, July 7th at 8:00 a.m. & July 21st at 10:00 a.m., in room 104. All men are invited to join in this study “Habakkuk”. Call Jay Jones or Norm Bruinsma for details.
Young Men’s Coffee & Bible Study: Every Friday Morning at 6:30 a.m.—Starbuck’s (435 Peachtree Pkwy.) See Mat-thew Bullard for details.
WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY
Now throughNow through——August 1stAugust 1st WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
He Speaks To Me, by Priscilla Shirer, Trailer A, led by Eloise Newton
(Class Dates: July 11, 18, 26, & Aug. 1)
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Parkway Women’s Book ClubParkway Women’s Book Club
Please Join Us!Please Join Us!
Monday, July 16Monday, July 16 thth at 7:00 p.m.at 7:00 p.m.
Chepe’s Mexican GrillChepe’s Mexican Grill
On Windermere ParkwayOn Windermere Parkway
Book Selection:Book Selection: Thunder and Rain Thunder and Rain by by
Charles MartinCharles Martin
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Ladies of Parkway,
Would you like to get in better shape for summer? Would you like to do this with your Parkway friends? There are several ladies from Parkway who have started a daily walk on the Greenway. It is so much easier and much more fun when you have a walk with a buddy. We start from the Bethelview Trailhead at 2:00 p.m, Monday thru Friday. If you would like to be a part of this group, please send your cell phone number to Marla Edge at [email protected]. All fitness levels welcome. You can come as much or as little as you like, whatever is convenient for you. She will add your number to her group text. We use this as a way to quickly communicate to each other when we have to cancel, when
there is rain, etc.
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Parkway Church Yard Sale!
Saturday, October13th 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Start cleaning out those closets, garages, and base-ments! Bring your donated treasures to Parkway on Fri-day, Oct. 12th for a year sale to benefit our Evangelism and Outreach Ministry. If you need to drop something off before Oct. 12th, please contact Donna Laub. Vol-unteers needed on Friday evening and Saturday for the sale! For information contact Donna Laub at 770-617-1836. Sign up sheets will be available closer to the event.
THE MILITARY MINISTRY—JULY 11TH We will be meeting Wednesday, July 11th at 11:30 in the back of the sanctuary. We welcome supplies - food, toiletries and monetary gifts. Food and postage has gone up this year. PLEASE BEFORE YOU GIVE US THE COUPONS CUT THEM OUT AND SEPA-RATE THEM BY FOOD, HOUSEHOLD, TOILETRIES AND HEALTH, PETS AND BABIES. We do not have enough people to sit and cut them out on the day of mailing. It does not take long if you do the ones you get. 30 minutes or so sitting in front of the TV would do it. Please understand why we do not want ones that are
not cut out. Thank you for your cooperation.
SEW FAITHFUL QUILTERS—July 12th
We meet at 6:30 in Room 104. We sent 57 quilts to the Children's
Healhcare Hospital for Christmas. Throughout the year we gave 30
quilts to members of the church who have lost a loved one or been
seriously ill. Thanks to all the ladies who made these quilts and
shared their talents. Won't you come join us, beginners and experi-
enced quilters are welcome.
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 crochet, 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 Donna Laub or call the church office, 770-889-8694.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP—JULY 12TH,10A–Lib.
Join us in the Library on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. for prayer. If you have an interest in participating or have any questions,
please contact Nancy McWhorter, [email protected].
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.
ORPHAN MINISTRY Our need for a Spanish speaker has been filled. Thank you Mirta Kent! Our next ministry meeting will take place Wednesday, June 27th at 10 a.m. in Room 109. Please contact Amy Raish at (770) 500-0889 or [email protected] if you have questions.
THE PARKWAY MEALS MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!
Do you like to cook? Can you cook a little extra and freeze part of your meals
for someone in our church family that has a need? Can you help deliver those meals to our church family
members that may have a need? Can you provide a whole meal or maybe just a little some-
thing we can put together with something else we have? If you answered “YES” to any of those questions, WE NEED YOU!. Please contact Marla Edge at 678-513-3223 or [email protected] and let her know in what way you can help. We will call upon those volunteers on a rotation basis.
LIBRARY MINISTRY
The Parkway Library exists because of YOUR generous donations of books, books, books! So that the workers can catch up with cat-aloging this outpouring, we are temporarily suspending any more donations until further notice. You can assist us in our efforts to keep our collection current by returning any of our books you have borrowed. Thank you for your outstanding support and patience while we prepare many more inspirational and entertaining
selections for all ages.
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Appreciation for prayers & supplies from our Armed Forces
Claire and Marshall Stubbs, My mom sent me your email...I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your church for your thoughtful care package. I re-ceived it a couple weeks ago and shared the contents with the rest of my guys out here. I have been telling everyone that the outpouring of support and care has been overwhelming. Thank you so much for all your thought throughout our time away from home, it is very much ap-preciated. I look forward to meeting you and perhaps the rest of your con-gregation one day when I get home. Until then, take care of your-self! Respectfully,
Jennifer Jaacks
Photo of Fish Market
(Souk) - Kuwait
Dear Mrs. Dana Jones and mem-bers of the Presbyterian Church, I want to say thank you for the box that you sent me, my soldiers say
THANK YOU, too. For everything you do for us and thank you for your prayers that you send to us. May God Bless
You,
SSG H. Agosto
OUTREACH MINISTRIES: Please call the church office, 770-889-8694, for contact numbers.
Hannah’s Ministry: Contact Carrie Hamilton car-
[email protected] or Sherrill McCracken sher-
Stephen Ministry: Contact Norm Baker norm.baker@parkway-
church.org. Supervision and Continuing Education are held on the second and
fourth Sunday evenings in the library from 6:15 - 8:45 PM.
Brazilian & Immigrant Ministry: Contact Cido Araujo
TROOP 200 SCOUTS: Ken Gross, [email protected].
PACK 200 CUBS: Chris Dominique, chris.dominique@parkway-
church.org.
For information on these ministries go to [email protected].
ELDERS
James Berry
Roger Blackstock
Keith Brown
John Burkhalter
Suzie Dominque
Thomas Freas
Wendy Hamilton
Shannon Holthaus
Eloise Newton
Jordie Rajala
Jon Reneslacis
Billy Saville
DEACONS
Matthew Barranco
Tonya Bellavance
Alexandra Brown
Dave DePoorter
Mary Gorrie
Carrie Hamilton
Jay Jones
Nancy McHale
Al Parkes
Wilma Plourde
Joel Van Wyk
Susan Voshell
Virginia Watson
Deborah Schlittler
Brazilian
PARKWAY CHURCH STAFF AND EMAILS
Office # 770-889-8694—Fax # 770-888-9935
Senior Pastor, Rev. Bill Ford [email protected]
Assoc. Pastor for Brazilian, Rev. Cido Araujo: [email protected]
Financial Administrator:, Sue Harris [email protected]
Assoc. Music Director, Cecile McGuire [email protected]
Director of Christian Education and Missions, Matthew Bullard
Children’s Choirs& Music, Sherrill McCracken [email protected]
Parkway Preschool Director, Heather Clark [email protected]
Church Receptionist & Secretary, Donna Carroll [email protected]
Administrator, Merry Meeks: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday—Thursday, 9:00a.– 4:00p
Fridays—9:00a.– 3:00p
The Role of a Deacon
How Can Your Deacon be of Help to You?
Effective deacons lead by encouraging, motivating, and serving others. Acts 6:5
The office of deacon as set for the in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service after the example
of Jesus Christ. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love,
sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office. It is the duty of deacons, first of all,
to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within
and beyond the community of faith. G-6.401-G-6.402
Visiting with you to “get acquainted”. You should always feel comfortable in calling on your Deacon
during any illness or at a time of sorrow. Get to know each other before any need arises.
Rejoicing with you and your family. Sharing your special moments can increase your joy. Let your
Deacon know what is going on in your life.
Being your friend. You can count on your Deacon to listen to your troubles and concerns in confidence.
It is comforting to know that someone is willing to be there to share your burdens or listen to interesting plans
you might have.
Giving support in a time of crisis. Allow your Deacon to know the difficulties you are facing whether this
is financial, marital, loneliness, health or an imminent death. Listening is a special privilege in a Deacon’s min-
istry to you.
Helping to find answers to questions about faith or our church with its theme of Connect, Grow and
Serve. You have a personal resource you can turn to – your Deacon. It is better to voice your questions re-
garding your spiritual life or your concerns about the activities of the church so your Deacon can help clarify and
encourage you as a part of the body of Christ at Parkway.
Guiding you to have a closer relationship with members of the church through fellowship. As you
connect with God in the worship services, you also grow spiritually through being a part of smaller groups. Fel-
lowship is offered through Wednesday night meals, Bible Studies mid-week and Sundays, and any number of
special interests groups. Find a place that suits you and soon you will put names to faces and share more easi-
ly.
Finding ways to serve within the church. Your Deacon, as a leader in various ministries, is familiar with
the places of service at Parkway and the needs that your spiritual gifts can fill. Discuss where you would like to
serve as you continue on your journey to Connect, Grow and Serve.
Praying for you and with you. This is a place of importance that your Deacon wants to honor. Let your Dea-
con know of a specific request from you and be assured that this will be held in confidence.
If you don’t know who your Deacon is and who the members are of the flock you are in, please contact Donna
Carroll at Parkway, 770-889-8694.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT PARKWAY! At Parkway we are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ with
others as we worship, learn, share, grow, and serve in the joy of His Spirit.
Faith and Growth Opportunities
Jeff Hempker - [email protected]
Eloise Newton - [email protected]
Sunday
Basic Christianity
Women Bible Connection
Book by Book
Faith Builders
Life Truths for Couples
Wednesday Morning Women’s Studies
Precept Studies
Topical Studies
Wednesday Evening Studies
Women Precept Studies
Women Topical Studies
Men’s Topical Study
Small Groups
Caring Ministries
Stephen Ministry—One on one lay Christian Care to listen, support, encourage, and pray. Norm Baker - [email protected]
Hannah’s Ministry—A support network for couples
suffering through fertility challenges, miscarriage,
stillbirth, and early infant loss. Carrie Hamilton -
[email protected] and Sherrill
McCracken [email protected]
Military Ministries—Group meets to fill boxes,
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]
Intercessory Prayer Group—Meet on Thursday
mornings in the library at 10 a.m. for prayer.
Contact Nancy McWhorter, nan-
Quilting Ministry—Group meets monthly to make quilts for childcare hospital and other needs. 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
in Portuguese.
Mission Ministry Leaders
International Missions
Thomas Freas - [email protected]
Domestic Missions
Local Missions
Matthew Bullard - [email protected]
International Ministries
Parkway Brazilian Church—Cido Araujo, Pastor,
Worship and Music
Keith Brown - [email protected]
Cecile McGuire - [email protected]
Sunday Worship Services
9:00 a.m.—Traditional Worship with Chancel
Choir
11:00 a.m.—Contemporary Service with Praise
Music
Music Ministry
Adult Chancel Choir (9:00 a.m. Service)
Praise Choir (11:00 a.m. Service)
Praise Band (11:00 a.m. Service)
Handbell Choir
Men’s Ministries
Wednesday Evening Bible Study (school year)
Friday Prayer Breakfast (weekly off site)
Saturday Fellowship Breakfast (monthly)
Iron Sharpening Night
Retreats
Fellowship Activities
Women’s Ministries
Sondra Gross – [email protected] Bible Studies
Sunday Morning Faith and Growth Class
Wednesday Morning (2) & Evening (2) Studies
(1 a.m. study only—summer)
Fellowship, Learning, and Ministry
Fall Kick-Off Dinner
Christmas Tea
Spring Potpourri
Secret Angel Program
Monthly Book Club
Needle Work Classes
Meal Ministry
Fellowship and Other Ministries
Fellowship
Coffee Ministry
Wonder Workers
Wednesday Night Dinners
Wednesday Early Bird Hymn Sing
“Prime Timers” (55+ years)
Quarterly Brunches & after Worship Luncheons
Library Ministry
Evangelism and Outreach
Greeters and Ushers
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
Building and Grounds Committee
Children’s Ministries
Sunday Mornings
Sunday School
Children’s Worship
Wednesday Evenings
Christ Creations (arts, drama, & music)
Summer Activities
Vacation Bible School
Summer Reading Program
Youth Ministries
Sunday Mornings
Faith & Growth Classes
Worship
Middle and High School Youth Groups
Sunday Evenings—5:30-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evenings—6:15-7:30 p.m.
Special Activities & Events throughout the year.
Information
For information about Parkway
Church activities, including meeting
times and leaders, please call the
church office at 770-889-8694
or check our website:
www.parkway-church.org.