December 17, 2017
The Gift of God Pastor Doug Schillinger
CENTRAL CAMPUS 15 Foster Road Iowa City IA 52245 (319) 354-5580
EAST CAMPUS 1030 Cross Park Ave Iowa City IA 52240 (319) 351-4860
parkviewchurch.org
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, January 3 6:30-7:45PM Mark your calendars for a night of worship and prayer as we seek God’s leading and ask Him to work through us in the new year. If you are in need of childcare sign-up online under the Events tab at parkviewchurch.org.
January 4 - March 1 Beat debt, build wealth and live generously. Whether you are struggling to make ends meet or you are financially secure, FPU has something for you. Cost is $129 for a lifetime membership kit. For more information on FPU, contact Jan at
[email protected]. Sign up online under the Events tab at parkviewchurch.org.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with greeting, parking, ushering, the Connect Center and child care for our Christmas Eve services. If you or your Community Group would like to serve in this way, please sign up online at parkviewchurch.org/serve.
THANKSGIVING OFFERING & YEAR END GIVING THANKSGIVING OFFERING Contributions to this year’s Thanksgiving Offering are approaching $300,000, which is 27% more than the 2016 Thanksgiving Offering. Gifts can still be made towards the Thanksgiving Offering until December 31st. Thank you for generously partnering with us! YEAR-END GIVING If you would like to make a 2017 year-end gift here’s how: ONLINE Easily make a one-time gift by December 31st at parkviewchurch.org/give. MAIL a gift postmarked by December 31, 2017 to Parkview Church, 15 Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245 DROP OFF a gift in person during office hours between 8AM—5PM by December 29th. PLACE your gift in the offering plate in our services by December 31st.
Generous: Our Gift Giving God
THE GIFT OF GOD Matthew 1:18-26; Romans 8:31b-32 Pastor Doug Schillinger December 17, 2017 behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” Matthew 1:20b-23
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GOD Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.
Revelation 20:11
II. GOD IS WITH US Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:10, 13 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Revelation 21:3-4
How would you live in 2018 if you truly believed that God was with you?
III. GOD IS FOR US If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31b-32
How would you live in 2018 if you truly believed that God was for you?
Welcome to Parkview Church We're glad you joined us for worship today. No matter where you are in your journey with Jesus, we believe you can find a home here. We are a church of imperfect people trying to extend the Gospel together for the good of our neighbors and our world. Our desire is to help you experience the hope and healing power of the Gospel in everyday life. Come visit us at the Connect Center in the foyer for more information, or talk to anyone wearing a green name badge.
PASTORAL CARE CONCERNS PRAY FOR:
SYMPATHY TO:
Josh Herman (healing)
Bruce and Laura Van Houweling 4113 Woodside Ct NE Solon, IA 52333
c/o Ron Herman 1939 Calvin Avenue Iowa City 52246
On the passing of Bruce’s mother on December 9.
Carter Schmidt (health concerns) Son of Michael and Tiffany Schmidt c/o Kent and Donna Ellis 713 Eighteenth Avenue Coralville 52241
KEEP US INFORMED The Parkview family wishes to support you in your life events. Please call the church office if you have a birth, death, or hospitalization occur in your family.
CHRISTMAS AT PARKVIEW CENTRAL CAMPUS Jesus is God’s indescribable gift to us—evidence that our God is a generous God! What does it look like to live like we have a generous God? December 24 There is no 8AM service.
9:30|11AM Generous: The Gift of Grace 3|4:30PM Christmas Eve Services: Three Songs of Christmas For more information about Christmas at Parkview, pick up a postcard at the Connect Center or visit parkviewchurch.org.
