MONDAYS
PRETEEN (GRADE 4-6): Starts Sept. 9th at 6:30pm. A regular rotation of various activities. parksidechurch.ca/preteen.
CARPENTER’S SONS (MEN): A time of fellowship, praise, discussion and prayer. Connect with Ron Raible at rsraible@shaw.ca or 604-771-9493. Starts Sept. 16 at 7pm at the church (Fireside Room) with “Man Cave Monday” event.
TUESDAYS
YOUNG LIFE CLUB (GRADE 10-12): Starts Sept. 10th at 6:57pm in the Youth Centre. Visit parksidechurch.ca/youth.
SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN BELIEFS: Join Pastor Clint as he facilitates this Bible college course (can be audited or taken for credit). More info and registration at parksidechurch.ca/campus.
WEDNESDAYS
MOMS GROUP: Starts Sept. 18th at 9:30am. Community, prayer, and discussion around the book “He is Strong” by Emily A. Jensen. Register at https://pc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2456741.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Every week at 7:00-9:00pm. Come any time to find freedom from hurts, habits and hangups.
DOWEDOFF CARE GROUP: Every week from 7:00-9:00pm join hosts, Darrell & Claudia Dowedoff in their Abbotsford home. Starts September 11th and will begin with going through the “Love & Respect” video series. Sign-up at https://pc.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/dowedoff-care-group.
THURSDAYS
ZOOM PRAYER: Pastor Clint hosts this online prayer gathering from 6:05-6:50am. Contact Pastor Clint for the link (clint@parksidechurch.ca).
ALPHA: Thursdays at 6:00pm. Join us for dinner then watch an engaging presentation and ask questions and share thoughts. Find out more about this 11-week course at parksidechurch.ca/alpha.
WYLDLIFE (GRADE 7-9): Starts Sept 19th at 6:30-8:30pm. Visit parksidechurch.ca/youth for more info.
WILLIAMS’ BIBLE STUDY: Starts Sept 12th at 7:00pm. Join the Williams family in their home for a weekly study of the book of Ephesians. Sign-up by contacting Janet Williams (604-832-1767).
FRIDAYS
SENIORS: Starts Sept 13th at 2:00pm. Join us at the church on the 2nd and 4th Friday for times of friendship, worship, prayer, teaching and games. Contact Vaughan Williams for more info (604-850-7614 ).
SATURDAYS
MAN CLUB: Once a month, join some other men on a Saturday for a different activity each month. Get on the email list by signing up at https://pc.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/man-club.
SUNDAYS
EARLY BIRD PRAYER: Join Jason van Ek-Veenstra at the church at 5:30am for prayer.
WORSHIP SERVICE: Every week at 9:00am & 10:45am (starting September 8th).
BASECAMP (GRADE 6 & 7): Every Sunday during the sermon time of the second service, this group will journey through 52 questions and answers about God. Cost is $10 per trimester. Apply at parksidechurch.ca/basecamp.
EAST MISSION LIFE GROUP: Join hosts, Cathy King, Kevin & Karin-Ann Stanczyk twice a month on Sunday (12:30-4:00pm) for lunch, faith discussion, and prayer. Children are welcome (but no childcare available). Sign-up at https://pc.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/east-mission-life-group. Starts Sept. 29.
UTUKUFU: Popa Djumaine leads this Sunday afternoon African style gospel service at 3:00pm in our Youth Centre.
EVENING PRAYER: Val Pankratz hosts a weekly time of prayer for our church and present needs at 6:30pm. If you’d like to join, give her a call at 604-302-7277.
LIFE GROUP AT THE GREENE’S: Join hosts, Jeremy & Maureen Greene, for a weekly gathering to grow closer in community, digest Sunday’s sermon, and pray for one another. Sign-up at https://pc.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups/life-group-at-the-greene-s.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
1 Educator Commission; Family Service
8 Two services start (9:00am & 10:45am)
15 Ladies Social at Pankratz
17 Parkside 29th Anniversary
21 Work Day at the Church
22 Cereal Sunday
28 Work Day at Chilliwack Lake
29 Jason van Ek’s Ordination
OCTOBER
4-5 Set Free! Retreat
6 Apple Pie Sunday
13 Thanksgiving Sunday
20 Welcome Lunch
NOVEMBER
10 Remembrance Sunday
22-23 Empower Ministers Retreat
24 Deck the Halls
DECEMBER
1 Advent starts
15 Kids Christmas
20 Ukelele Carols at Parkside
24 Christmas Eve services (4:00pm, 6:00pm)
29 Free Gift Sunday; Family Service
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025
In January 2025 we’ll start the year with 21 days of prayer and fasting and offer three more of our Discipleship Pathway courses: Bible 101, Financial Peace, and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
SET FREE! RETREAT
October 4-5 at the church. A Friday evening and all-day Saturday series of sessions learning about sin, the power of the cross, and the freeing power of confession. We worship, learn, and then practice in groups of three. Cost is $40 (includes meals and workbook). Register at parksidechurch.ca/setfree.
SERVE IN OUR CITY
Many Parksiders serve in our city with organizations like Hope Central, Mission Youth House, UGM, MCC, Sara for Women, Joshua House, Mission Community Services, St. Joseph’s FoodBank and more. If you’d like to get involved, reach out to our office (office@parksidechurch.ca).
VOLUNTEER AT PARKSIDE
One of the best ways to grow and connect as a family member is by doing the work of being a family member! Sign-up to volunteer at parksidechurch.ca/serve.
