MINISTRY & EVENT GUIDE

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1 MINISTRY & EVENT GUIDE Fall 2018 Central Campus 15 Foster Rd Iowa City, IA East Campus 1030 Cross Park Ave Iowa City, IA North Campus 70 Kansas Ave North Liberty, IA

2 One Church Multiple Locations Our Mission Pursuing Jesus Together in Everyday Life Our Vision To be a church where Jesus transforms lives, renews the city, and impacts the world. Our Plan GATHER...to worship Jesus invites us to worship Him and to be in awe of His greatness and goodness GROW...in Christ-likeness Transformed by the Gospel through Biblical community GO...on mission Sent as Jesus was sent, for the good of our neighbors and the nations, sharing the Gospel personally, in community, and as a church. Biblical basis for this plan: Mark 3:13-15, the reason Jesus invited disciples to follow Him--that they might come to Him, be with Him, and go out in His power/authority--gather, Grow, and Go. Our Traits We pursue Jesus together, becoming disciples who... Enjoy God s Presence (Worship/Prayer) A people unleashed by the Gospel to pursue God--our loving Father through Jesus the Son by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 22:37-39; John 15:5, 8; Psalm 16:11) Live God s Story (Bible) A people hungry to learn and live out the Bible--the true story of the Gospel-- God s redeeming work in Jesus that equips us for every good work. (John 8:31-32; 2 Timothy 3:16-17) Love God s People (Community) A people devoted to love one another as Jesus has loved us proving that we truly follow Him. (John 13:34-35; I John 4:9-12) Share God s Gifts (Generosity) A people who sacrificially share our lives including our money, time, and abilities, for the good of others proving that we are cared for by a generous God. (Matthew 6:19-21; 33-34; Philippians 4:19; Luke 14:33) Serve God s World (Evangelism and Justice) We are sent by Jesus to declare and display the goodness of God for the good of our neighbors and the nations. (Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 19:10; Mark 10:45; John 20:19-23)

3 Welcome! We are so glad you are here! It s a privilege to introduce you to the people and ministries of Parkview Church! Our mission and vision is to pursue Jesus together in everyday life. To be a church where Jesus transforms lives, renews the city, and impacts the world. This booklet is designed to give you an overview of the various opportunities for you to join with others as we pursue Jesus together. We love it when we see God grow any one of us, wherever we are in our spiritual journey with Him, through the Gospel, through His Word, and through His people, into people who Love God, Love Others, and Serve the World. You are welcome at Parkview Church. And we are excited to see what God is going to do in our lives and through our lives in this coming year! With gratitude and expectancy, Pastor Doug Schillinger Our Campuses...1 Central Campus East Campus North Campus Get Connected...2 Quarterly Congregation Meeting Community Groups First Sunday Potlucks Equipping Classes...2 Soul Care OT/NT Introduction Baptism Class Membership Class Support...3 Care Group: The Lord is my Shepherd Care Group: Newton on the Christian Life Moving Forward Ministries Adults...3 Simply Pray Encore Young Adults...4 Young Adult Community Time Community Groups Crossroads Sunday Morning Groups...4 Ambassadors Bereans International Perspectives Men...5 Fight Club Saturday 7 Women Women To Women: EQUIP The One Conference Experiencing God s Word Knowing Him North Campus Women Table of Contents Marriage...6 Weekend To Remember Pre-Marital/Marital Counseling Children AWANA Parkview Preschool CCELC Child Dedications Central Campus Sunday Mornings East Campus Sunday Mornings North Campus Sunday Mornings Students The Experience JLife Student impact The Spot College...10 Freshman Connect Community Groups The Reunion Fall Retreat Local Outreach...11 Faith Academy FIS English Corner Sudan Parties Operation Christmas Child Global Outreach...12 Global Outreach Conference Global Health National Conference Christian Medical and Dental Society China Exchange Serving Overseas Short/Long Term

4 OUR CAMPUSES parkviewchurch.org Central Campus Service Times: 9 & 10:30am Address: 15 Foster Road, Iowa City Office Hours: 8-5pm M-Th & 8-1 F Phone: Fax: East Campus Service Time: 10:30am Address: 1030 Cross Park Avenue, Iowa City Faith Academy Office Hours: 7:30-4:30pm Phone: Parkview Church - East Campus North Campus Service Time: 10:30am Address: 70 Kansas Avenue, North Liberty Church Office Hours: 8-1pm M-Th Phone: Parkview Church - North Campus 1

5 GET CONNECTED Quarterly Congregational Meeting November 12 Potluck at 6pm Meeting at 6:45pm Central Campus Parkview members and attenders are encouraged to attend. We will be sharing important church updates, and spending time in prayer together as a church body. Childcare is available, register your child(ren) online by November 11. Community Groups The Worship Service is only part of what we do at Parkview Church; the rest of the week we live in community and pursue Jesus as a family by applying the Word, caring for one another, and living on mission. If you are interested in joining a Community Group, fill out an interest form at parkviewchurch.org/communitygroups. NORTH CAMPUS First Sunday Potlucks First Sunday of each month 12pm North Campus In this unique season of transition, we feel that one of the best ways to meet people, share stories, and explore our evolving identity as a church family is to gather together for meals and conversations. We invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for First Sunday Potlucks this fall! EQUIPPING CLASSES Soul Care September 16-October 21 10:30am Chapel, Central Campus September 16-October 21 9am East Campus Deep down every Christian wants to have a redemptive presence in the lives of others, but all too often we don t know what to say or how to say what needs to be said. This class will train you with a basic framework for helping people change. You will learn from the Bible why people do the things they do, and how you can help them grow in Christ. For more information, contact John McHale at jmchale@parkviewchurch.org. Membership Class October 13 8:30am-1pm Atrium, Central Campus Register online at parkviewchurch.org/events by October 13. CENTRAL CAMPUS Old/New Testament Introduction September 16-November 18 10:30am Room 107, Central Campus From Genesis to Revelation, this class is intending to give you a thorough introduction to the Old & New Testaments. For more information, contact Jeff Gilmore at jgilmore@parkviewchurch.org. Baptism Class October 7 8am Atrium, Central Campus If you would like to be baptized at Parkview or want to know more about baptism, this class is for you! Baptisms will be held during services later in October. For more information, contact John at jmchale@parkviewchurch.org. 2

6 SUPPORT Care Group: The Lord is my Shepherd Thursdays beginning September 20 7pm Room 107, Central Campus Let s face it, life is hard. We can find ourselves overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, and uncertain about the future. Join us as this care group works through Psalm 23 and finds gospel centered hope and renewal from God s Word. Cost is $10/ person. For more information and to register, contact office@parkviewchurch.org or Steve at srachke@parkviewchurch.org. Care Group: Newton on the Christian Life Fridays beginning September 21 1pm Room 107, Central Campus Back by popular demand, this group will help you better understand how to fix your eyes on Christ which is the underlying battle in the Christian life. You will learn how to deal with guilt, sin, setbacks, and so much more. J.I. Packer states, This is a book that needs to be read over and over again. Join us for discussion and more. Cost is $10/person. For more information and to register, contact office@parkviewchurch.org or Steve at srachke@parkviewchurch.org. Moving Forward Ministries Parkview offers support to individuals experiencing divorce, cancer, grief, and other life challenges. You can find hope and encouragement from a caregiver who is compassionate, caring, and understands the realities of these issues with gospel centered care. For more information about biblical discipleship, biblical soul care, and professional counseling referrals, contact care@parkviewchurch.org. ADULTS Simply Pray Thursdays 11am Library, Central Campus Ray Ortlund reminds us, Prayer is not changing God s mind. Prayer is our brokenness, longing for nothing but the will and glory of God. Join us as we pray for a fresh movement of the Spirit of God working in our lives, relationships, and worldwide ministries. For more information on this ministry or other prayer teams, contact Cindy at c.g.redlinger@gmail.com. Encore Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, and Dec.19 2pm Room 100, Central Campus If you are 60+ and looking to meet some wonderful, fun, and friendly people, join us for Encore. You will be encouraged as you make new friends and enjoy some great refreshments. Our teaching this fall will be on the character of God - His faithfulness, His love, and more. For more information, contact Pat at or Steve at srachke@parkviewchurch.org. 3

7 YOUNG The Parkview Young Adult ministry is for grad students and young professionals in the area pursuing Jesus together in everyday life. We meet weekly on Sunday nights at 6pm at Central Campus for our community time where we eat dinner, discuss the Bible, and pray for one another. We also have social events, volunteer opportunities, and Bible study community groups during the week for deeper growth. A variety of people are involved including those in their twenties, thirties, singles, couples, grad students, and professionals working in the area. Young Adult Community Time Sundays 6pm Atrium, Central Campus Men s & Women s Community Groups Tuesdays 7pm Central Campus CENTRAL CAMPUS Crossroads Bible Study Sundays 10:30am Room 106/107, Central Campus For more information contact parkviewyoungadults@gmail.com as we also have social events, volunteer opportunities, and outreach. SUNDAY MORNING GROUPS CENTRAL CAMPUS Ambassadors Sundays 9am Room 107, Central Campus It has been said, When Jesus spoke, people listened. When Jesus traveled, people followed. When Jesus arrived, hearts and lives were transformed. Join us as we focus on the life of Jesus in the Gospel of John with an emphasis on life application. This series will change your life and help you become the person Jesus wants you to be. Open to adults of all ages. Refreshments are served. For more information, contact Julie at djharp@mchsi.org or Steve at srachke@parkviewchurch.org. Bereans Sundays 9am Library, Central Campus Join us as we learn more about worship and the character of God in the book of Psalms. Meet some new people, discover and apply some great truth, and grow in your relationship with Jesus. For more information, contact Ken at kenhawes1009@gmail.com. International Perspectives Sundays 10:30am Room 108, Central Campus This fall, we will be learning what it means to follow Jesus and grow in the Christian life. We will be exploring various passages on spiritual formation. Meet new people, enjoy great refreshments and more. For more information, contact Ben at benlong.long@gmail.com. 4

8 MEN Tuesdays 5:30 or 6:30am Atrium, Central Campus An interactive Bible study and prayer time designed to help men fight together for the life Jesus died for them to have; a life that empowers and encourages a man and the people he influences in his life. Contact Emily at emilyk@parkviewchurch.org for more information. Saturdays 7am Room 107 Solidify your faith, learn how to pursue Jesus, and confront the challenges we face as men, brothers, and fathers made in the image of God. Join us as we study the book of 1 Timothy and more. This group is open to men of all ages. For more information, contact Tim at timtinsko@gmail.com. Join women from all Parkview Campuses as we explore what it looks like to serve and share Jesus with others. Serving September 23 9am Central Campus Sharing Jesus with Others October 14 9am Central Campus The One Conference October 5-6 Cornerstone Church, Ames, Iowa We re gathering a group of women from Parkview Church to attend this event in Ames at Cornerstone Church featuring Jen Wilkin. We d love to see you there! Register individually online at theoneconference.org and use the group code: PARKVIEW for a special rate of $55 before September 15. CENTRAL CAMPUS Serving Discussion September 30 9am Central Campus Sharing Jesus with Others Discussion October 23 9am Central Campus 5

9 WOMEN (cont.) WOMEN S BIBLE STUDIES Experiencing God s Word Tuesdays PM, Wednesdays AM & PM Central Campus Wouldn t it be great to hear personally from God daily? To be able to follow clear directions? To see the evidence of God being in your life? Come and experience God s Word as intended by the Author. Open to women from all campuses. Knowing Him Wednesdays AM & PM Starting October 17 Central Campus Use your Bible Study tools to dive deep into the life of Jesus and His Ministry! Offered for five weeks to those women who have or will have completed the Experiencing God s Word class or Howard Hendrick s Bible Study Methods class. NORTH CAMPUS Serving Discussion September 30 9am North Campus Sharing Jesus with Others Discussion October 23 9am North Campus North Campus Women 1st & 3rd Fridays 9am North Campus For more information on North Campus Women, contact Stephanie at sseylar@parkviewchurch.org. Children are welcome and light snacks will be provided. MARRIAGE Weekend To Remember November 2-4 Cedar Rapids Marriott This two-and-a-half day weekend getaway is a time to be together as a couple to invest in, and strengthen, the foundation of your marriage, no matter how firm or fragile. Find out what over 3 million couples worldwide have experienced at FamilyLife s Weekend to Remember! Save 50% on a couples registration until September 24 by registering at parkviewchurch.org/events. Pre-Marital/Marital Counseling Parkview offers both Pre-Marital and Marital counseling in a couples environment. For more information, contact Dave at dfoster@parkviewchurch.org. 6

10 CHILDREN AWANA Wednesdays 6-7:45pm Central Campus Awana Clubbers learn about the reality of God, the truth of the Bible, and respect for our nation s freedoms. Awana plants seeds of wisdom while youth begin the process of becoming responsible Christian leaders. Awana exists for parents who appreciate the valuable influence of a wholesome peer group in their children s lives. For more information or to register, contact Rhonda rcrosser@parkviewchurch.org. Parkview Preschool Sessions MWF & TTh Central Campus Parkview Preschool children are guided to discover the world around them and learn through hands-on experiences. They are encouraged to follow directions, show consideration, and develop skills at their own rate in a developmentally appropriate way. Through play, each child will develop physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally. Students are encouraged to solve problems, use their skills, and discover their place in the world as they begin to understand the role of others. For more information, contact the preschool office at preschool@parkviewchurch.org. CENTRAL Corridor Christian Early Learning Center North Campus We aim to extend the ministry of the church to families in the Corridor area by providing a quality, caring Christian environment to aid in children s growth and development as a child of God. At CCELC we believe that social interaction and playing go hand in hand. As each child develops mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally age appropriate learning experiences are provided to allow each child to progress at his/her pace and to experience success through hands-on activities and learning centers. Centers and activities are guided through our curriculum of The Gospel Project, and Jolly Phonics for literacy. For more information visit, corridorchristianelc.com. Child Dedications November 25 Central Campus Child dedications are held periodically throughout the year during the worship service at Central Campus. We have a class designed to prepare you for the child dedications where you ll be introduced to a community of other couples participating in the service. For more information or to register, contact office@parkviewchurch.org. 7

11 CHILDREN (cont.) CENTRAL CAMPUS SUNDAY MORNINGS Nursery (35 months and under) 9 & 10:30am Room 1-3 Through our loving volunteers, we provide a safe environment to begin to teach God s love, even from the earliest of ages. For more information contact Honor at hclark@parkviewchurch.org. Pre-K (3-5 year olds) 9 & 10:30am Rooms 5-9 Pre-K kids are taught Bible stories using a two-year curriculum. Truths emphasized are: God created all things; God created each child and loves them; God sent His Son Jesus; and God s Word teaches us how to obey Him and how to love and serve others. For more information, contact Bonnie at bmcglumphry@parkviewchurch.org. UNITE (K-3rd Grade) 9 & 10:30am Room UNITE uses the Gospel Project curriculum which takes children through the entire Bible in 3 years. During this time children will be learning why we needed Jesus. For more information, contact Rhonda at rcrosser@parkviewchurch.org. Launch (4th-6th Grade) 9am Room LAUNCH programming emphasizes preparing kids for Jr. High and High School. The focus is on enabling kids to build upon their spiritual knowledge previously gained, challenging personal growth, and setting a Christlike example for others through their lives. For more information, contact Rhonda at rcrosser@parkviewchurch.org. EAST CAMPUS SUNDAY MORNINGS Nursery (35 months and under) 10:30am Parkview Nursery is available during the worship service at 10:30am. Through our loving volunteers, we provide a safe environment to begin to teach God s love, even from the earliest of ages. For more information contact Renea at reneapickard@hotmail.com. UNITE (K-8th Grade) 10:30am 1st & 3rd Sundays UNITE uses the Gospel Project curriculum which takes children through the entire Bible in 3 years. During this time children will be learning why we needed Jesus. For more information, contact Renea at reneapickard@hotmail.com. Pre-K (3-5 year olds) 10:30am Pre-K kids are taught Bible stories using a two-year curriculum. Truths emphasized are: God created all things; God created each child and loves them; God sent His Son Jesus; and God s Word teaches us how to obey Him and how to love and serve others. For more information, contact Renea at reneapickard@hotmail.com. 8

12 CHILDREN (cont.) NORTH CAMPUS SUNDAY MORNINGS Nursery (35 months and under) 10:30am Blue Room Parkview Nursery is available during the worship service at 10:30am. Through our loving volunteers, we provide a safe environment to being to teach God s love, even from the earliest of ages. For more information contact Stephanie at sseylar@parkviewchurch.org. Pre-K (3-5 year olds) 10:30am Yellow Room Pre-K kids are taught Bible stories using the Young Children and Worship curriculum. For more information contact Stephanie at sseylar@parkviewchurch.org. STUDENTS K-2nd Grade 10:30am Green Room K-2nd graders are taught Bible stories using the Young Children and Worship curriculum. For more information contact Stephanie at sseylar@parkviewchurch.org. 3rd-6th Grade 10:30am Orange Room 3rd-6th graders are taught Bible stories using the New City Catechism curriculum.. For more information contact Stephanie at CENTRAL CAMPUS The Experience Sundays 9am Central Campus The Experience is all about connecting with God and building a relationship with Him and one another. This Sunday morning group is for Junior High and High School students. We have large group and upfront games, tasty treats, creative small group discussions, relevant teaching, and more. JLife Sundays 6-8pm Central Campus Junior High students are invited to join us on Sunday nights! Each week students will play awesome games, enjoy hanging with great people and best of all, learn about how sweet it is to follow Jesus! Come check it out...you won t regret it! For more information, contact Mike at Student Impact Sundays 6-8pm Central Campus Student Impact is the place to be for high school students. SI is a great place to connect with each other, to bring a friend who is checking out Jesus, and to learn how God s truth is relevant to the daily lives of high school student. For more information, contact Todd at tcramer@parkviewchurch.org. 9

13 STUDENTS (cont.) Central Campus Student Ministries Special Events See You At The Pole September 23 Breakfast of Champions October 14 Fall Retreat October Christmas Party December 16 EAST CAMPUS The Spot (5th-8th Grade) Wednesdays 6:30-8pm East Campus The Spot provides a safe atmosphere where youth are able to learn and grow while participating in healthy, fun, Christ-centered activities. For more information, contact Ronnie at rsmith@parkviewchurch.org. Freshman Connect Mondays 8pm The Airliner A community of freshman who meet weekly to hangout and eat pizza, explore and connect to Jesus, and apply the Bible to our lives and the world around us. For more information, contact Jon at jpage@parkviewchurch.org. Community Groups Throughout the week Various Locations 24:7 meets together in smaller communities throughout the week all over campus to get connected with other students to share food, life, and help one another explore who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. The Reunion Wednesday 8pm The IMU The Reunion is our large group gathering where we worship Jesus in song, learn about Jesus from the Bible, and see how Jesus changes the lives of students here at Iowa. Any student is welcome here: you do not have to believe what we believe in order to belong in our community. For more information, contact 247uiowa@gmail.com. Fall Retreat October Loving What Jesus Loves Look for more details and cost announced via our weekly events and social media. 10

14 LOCAL OUTREACH Faith Academy 1030 Cross Park Avenue, Iowa City Faith Academy creates a community where children love learning and grow in godliness, and partners with families in raising tomorrow s leaders with a focus on excellence. This Christ-centered K-6 school strives to radiate with the gospel message, transform the community, and elevate the value of education and redemption. For more information, visit faithacademyiowa.org. Friends of Internationals Match with an international student to meet 1x/month doing something you enjoy: watch a football game, meet for coffee, play frisbee, etc. Better yet, recruit a couple of friends who all match and do things together! Fill out an applications online at English Corner Wednesdays 4-5pm Old Capitol Mall Food Court Just come and talk; be curious and be blessed by making friends from different countries! Find us on Facebook at English Conversation Corner! For more information contact Paul at parkviewgw@gmail.com. Sudan Parties Fall Date: TBD Winter Date: Friday, January 25 7:45pm-12am Central Campus 3x/year we get to serve our Sudanese-American brothers and sisters by hosting them at Parkview Central Campus. Assisting with door/welcoming, nursery, K-6, JH/SH, and befriending adults are all places you can serve. If befriending adults, you can come for any amount of time. Most Sudanese are very open to making new friends and have amazing stories of persevering through difficulty. For more information, contact Paul at parkviewgw@gmail.com. Samaritan s Purse - Operation Christmas Child Back to school specials are a great time to purchase items for shoe boxes that will be distributed to children around the world along with the Gospel message. Sample items: balls, marbles, jump ropes, harmonicas, frisbees, combs, brushes, pencils, Sharpies, erasers, small cloth dolls, and socks for children age Cash is also welcome. Donations can be placed in the bin with the Operation Christmas Child log in the Resource Center of the Central Campus foyer. Decorated boxes with filling lists will also be available in late October or early November. 11

15 GLOBAL OUTREACH God s heart to welcome and bless all nations is clear throughout the Bible. As the people of Parkview seeking to follow Jesus, we are ambassadors of His love and forgiveness. We have a special opportunity to befriend and invite people from all over the world into this blessing without even leaving home! Prayerfully ask God how He might use you in some of the opportunities listed below. Global Outreach Conference October Central Campus Connect with our Global Workers through our Saturday morning prayer breakfast, the Saturday evening Taste of the Nations Dinner and Sunday morning presentations! Fouad Masri of the Crescent Project (crescentproject.org) will be our Sunday AM/PM guest teacher! Pray that the Parkview Church family will be inspired to greater love for Jesus and the nations! For more information or to help volunteer, contact Paul at parkviewgw@gmail.com. Global Health National Conference November 8-10 Louisville, KY This is the largest medical missions conference in the world. Students can attend the conference with free housing and Parkview also provides scholarships to cover transportation/ registration costs. Often we send a team down depending on interest. For more information, contact Paul at parkviewgw@gmail.com or visit medicalmissions.com for more on the conference. Christian Medical and Dental Society CMDA has a year-long calendar of medical mission trips which specifically partner with in-country local churches/ministries to offer a combination of spiritual/physical care. There are almost always roles for non-trained team members in helping with various non-medical needs such as organizing care-seekers, etc. as well as seasoned medical professionals who provide care. For more information, visit cmda.org. China Exchange 1) One month in China College+ apply before February 15 to prepare spring semester and spend a month teaching in China May 14-June 14. 2) Hosting in Iowa City Open your home to Chinese guests from our partner university during the last two weeks of July or join daily activities! 3) Semester-long or Year + Academic year Lead/Assistant Teaching Positions in Oral English on our partner campus in China. Join this Parkview-based teaching team to be a blessing long-term. For more information, contact Paul at parkviewgw@gmail.com. Serving Overseas Short/Long Term Parkview partners with several sending agencies for world-wide placements - especially for professionals with experience in business, education, medicine, etc. If you have a desire to serve overseas but aren t sure where or how, let us partner with you in the preparation/discernment/sending process! For more information, contact Paul at parkviewgw@gmail.com. Visit parkviewchurch.org/globaloutreach for a complete list of opportunities. 12

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