Welcome to the worship service today We are thankful you are here! October 12, 2014 Our mission: Passion for God Compassion for People Parkdale Evangelical Free Church Ministers: Everyone 250.382.7513 [email protected] www.parkdalechurch.ca 1095 Tolmie Avenue, V8X 2H4 Then he [ Jesus] said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Our Theme Verse for 2014 Luke 9:23 NIV “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 NIV Giving Praise to God Scripture and Prayer Songs of Praise Prayer Church Family Information Giving to the Lord Fall Sermon Series A Sampler of Psalms: Forging Resilient Relationship With God Today: Is There Such a Thing as Real Safety? Scripture: Psalm 84 Coffee and Tea Fellowship Please stay and enjoy encouraging conversation with others in the church family. “The safest place in all the world is in the will of God, and the safest protection in all the world is the name of God.” -Warren Wiersbe We have a number of people in the congregation who are very sensitive to perfumes and colognes. Please help keep the air as scent-free as possible. This Week at Parkdale Tuesday 7:00 PM Bible Study at Fran’s Wednesday 7:00 PM Prayer Meeting at the church Thursday 6:30 PM Ladies’ Bible Study Thursday 7:00 PM Church Board Meeting Next Sunday – October 19 9:30 AM Prayer Time in Pastor’s Study 10:00 AM Sunday Worship Series: A Sampler of Psalms Message: “I Protest!” Potluck Luncheon Please bring a main dish or dessert to share Thanks For Serving Church cleaning thanks to Rick and Dianne Next week: Shannon Recent Missionary Letters: Extra copies to take home are on the back table. New Cecelia New Aaron and Cynthia Norm and Michelle Thank you to those who give regularly, joyfully, willingly and sacrificially to support the mission and ministry of Parkdale Evangelical Free Church. May God bless and encourage you. Reminder to Pray for…  Our Daycare staff: Sandi  Our Church Board: Wendy (Children’s Church)  Missionaries we support: Norm and Michelle: Evangelical Free Church of Canada Missions, serving in Hungary  Other Ministries in Victoria: South Island Centre  Our Island Evangelical Free Church Family: Sointula Community Church  Some of our Parkdale people: John and Val; Daniel, Sandi, Connally and Morrigan; Chris, Felicity, Fiona and Gethin  The Mutadis as they face the challenges of Felicity’s health.  Tom and Joyce as they follow God’s leading     From the Prayer Chain:  For Sherrie’s son Tony, that he might find a job and have God’s leading in life.  For healing for Norma’s father, who is in the hospital with broken ribs and having breathing troubles.  For the court hearing concerning the murder of Consolita’s brother, that things might finally be resolved. Do you have a prayer need? We have a prayer room to the right of the platform; if you would like to pray with someone after the service this is the ideal place to do it. If you have a prayer request you would like us to pray for, fill out the green card found on the back table and place it in the offering. Or if you have a prayer request during the week, email it to [email protected]. We can keep it quiet or share it with some of our prayer groups. The elders are also available for prayer, support, and encouragement: David, Brian, Andy, Dave, and Walter. Other Items of Interest: Mission Project Preparedness We continue to accept recyclable bottles and cans to raise funds for future house builds. Our total as of October 1st is $7,598.44. The target amount to build and furnish a house and to cover vehicle use and fuel is about $8,000. Our hope is to build July 25 – August 7, 2015. To our valued visitors: Thank you for coming. We trust you have felt a warm welcome here. There is a blue information sheet on the table by the main doors for you. We would also be grateful if you would take a few moments to fill out the Blue Welcome Card also located on the table by the main doors. We trust you sense God’s presence here today.