Parkwood Community Church

PARKWOOD E-ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 5/11/2012

PARKWOOD E-ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 5/4/2012

PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER & MESSAGE
This Sunday, Pastor Peter will continue in the sermon series “Wisdom for Living” based on the Epistle of James. This scripture will be from James 1:1-18; 4:7-12.

WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT
Lunch Spot is an opportunity for extended fellowship around a meal. It gives a chance for new or recent guests to meet some of the regular faces of Parkwood. If you are joining us for Lunch Spot for the first time, lunch is on us. Please see host for details.

This Sunday, lunch spot will be hosted by Greg Macek at Portillo’s. The address is 635 ½ W. North Ave. in Villa Park .

Also, the Welcome & Enfolding ministry welcomes volunteers interested in bringing / preparing Coffee Hour refreshments. A sign up sheet with brief instructions is available near the kitchen in Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Nakamura. Thank you very much.

MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR 2012 HFFF!

The M&J team needs to hear from you ASAP if you’d like to volunteer for the 2012 Healthy Family Fun Fair! We are looking for people to: 1) help distribute flyers in the neighborhood THIS Sunday after worship; 2) help on the day of the event–May 12th from 10:00am-1:00pm, or 3) help with setup on Friday evening, May 11th. If you are interested in being involved in any of these ways, please let us know. We are also still seeking donations for the event and we are looking for a minimum of $200 more from the congregation to help support the event. Please contact Paul Mast Hewitt or Ruth Chiu to volunteer or donate.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PARKWOOD!
On May 5, 1995, Parkwood opened its doors to the public for the first time. Although the faces and mission statement may have changed and evolved through the years, God’s faithfulness and calling to us as a church remain the same. With grateful hearts, let us celebrate what God has done and continues to do through Parkwood. To God be the glory!

FINANCE TEAM: A NEW WAY TO GIVE
Parkwood is adopting a new giving option that may be more convenient for many of our congregants – The Evangelical Covenant Church’s Online Giving Program. A “Give” link has been added to the main menu of Parkwood’s website (http://parkwoodcommunity.org). Logistically, it works in a manner similar to online shopping. You choose the fund you wish to contribute to (currently, General Fund or Benevolence Fund). Then select a donation frequency: one-time, weekly, monthly, or annually. Indicate the amount of the contribution and any special notes you may have for the donation (e.g. offering envelope number). Add that to your giving cart and then check out. You’ll be prompted to create an account your first time through the process. For subsequent gifts, you’ll be able to simply login with your e-mail address and password. You’ll receive an e-mail confirming your gift, or you can view/edit the gift through your online account. Parkwood will also capture your online donations so that you’ll get a contribution letter in January with a summary of all of your tax-deductible giving to the church via any venue. For more information on online giving, check out the ‘How to Donate’ and ‘FAQ’ links found at the top of The Evangelical Covenant Church Online Giving Portal site (http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-92-parkwood-community-church-villa-park-il.aspx). If you have additional questions, you can also contact Christina Chan (church treasurer), Greg Macek (offering coordinator) or Stephanie Voland (bookkeeper).

Important Benefits of Online Giving
The Evangelical Covenant Church ’s Online Giving Program yields very significant benefits for you and for the church:
♦ The satisfaction of giving to God first – In Proverbs 3:9 we are taught to honor the Lord with the “First Fruits” of our labor. By setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account on the day you specify you can ensure that your First Fruits are given back to God.
♦ Reducing distractions – Instead of fumbling for your offering or quickly writing out your check during worship service, you can be fully engaged in the service knowing you’ve already given your offering.
♦ Simplicity – If you’re unable to attend service because you’re out of town or serving in the Children’s Ministry, you won’t need to send in your offering checks or have someone place them in the offering basket for you.
♦ Easier personal budgeting – You’ll be able to check your contributions online or reference your e-mail receipts throughout the year.
♦ Helping Parkwood — Online contributions require less processing since they are deposited automatically and provide a more predictable income flow for better planning.

Traditional Choices Remain
Nothing has changed with our other giving venues – whether you prefer the act of worship in putting your offering in the basket, giving cash anonymously, have already set up online giving through online bill pay via your financial institutions, prefer donating appreciated stock for the additional tax benefit, or spontaneous generosity. Online giving isn’t taking any of these options away; it is simply adding another way to give back to God’s Kingdom.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE
Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th from 9:00am-1:00pm. If you’re looking for a place to donate items — look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”
This year, the theme of our July 23-27 VBS week is “Sky:” We will teach children that everything is possible with God! We are currently looking for volunteers to make VBS happen. Please prayerfully consider helping out. The volunteer signup sheet can be found near the Welcome Table. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Gloria (youth@parkwoodcommunity.org) or Emmy (emmyhuynh@parkwoodcommunity.org). We hope you will be able to join us!

PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY
If you are able to assist Pastor Peter in planning Invite-a-Friend Sunday (5/27), contact him via e-mail (peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org). Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table to give an invitation to friends and family.

ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES
The next Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner will be Sunday, May 20th and the menu will feature grilled steak. If you are interested in helping with the dinner, please let Stacy Ashworth know. Also, to volunteer with the food pantry, contact the office (office@parkwoodcommunity.org).

INTER-CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE!
Parkwood will be participating in an inter-church softball league this summer. The tentative schedule is May 27th through August 12th for the regular season with a playoff game on August 18th. Games will be Sunday after church, and there will be between 6 and 12 games, depending on how this year’s schedule is set up. A sign-up sheet is available in the lobby. If you need more information please contact Peter Lee or Jeremy Bautista.

SAVE THE DATE
Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:

Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday. 5/20: Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (lunch provided)
Saturday. 6/9: Children’s Ministry Yard Sale 9:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, 6/10: QPlace Guest Speaker during service: John Crilly (followed by informational meeting after service for anyone interested)
Sunday, 6/24: Mid-Year Congregational Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm (lunch provided for those attending the meeting)
Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
The church office (630-758-0252) is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am–3:00pm and on Sundays from 8:30am-10:30am. To reserve a church classroom for a meeting, post an event for the church calendar, or to add an announcement to the weekly distribution, email office@parkwoodcommunity.org. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space.

PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER & MESSAGE

This Sunday, Pastor Peter will begin a new sermon series called “Wisdom for Living” based on the Epistle of James. This scripture will be from James 1:1-8.

 

WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT

During Coffee Hour this Sunday, April 29th, we will be having heavier snacks as a thank-you from Rebecca Nakamura and her family for your prayers and support since Mom and Dad Nakamura had their accident earlier this year.  Everyone is now home and Mom is doing very well in her physical therapy and recovery.  Thanks be to God, and thank you, Parkwood!

(Due to the heavier snacks, we will not be having our designated Lunch Spot this Sunday.)

Also, the Welcome & Enfolding ministry welcomes volunteers interested in bringing / preparing Coffee Hour refreshments.  A sign up sheet with brief instructions is available near the kitchen in Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Nakamura.  Thank you very much.

 

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

This Sunday (4/29) we’ll be planting our vegetable garden and doing some general landscaping after church. Please contact Kenny Cheung or Bob Hong if you’d like to join us.  Lunch will be provided.  Rain date is next Sunday.

 

FINANCE TEAM: A NEW WAY TO GIVE

Parkwood is adopting a new giving option that may be more convenient for many of our congregants – The Evangelical Covenant Church’s Online Giving Program.  A “Give” link has been added to the main menu of Parkwood’s website (http://parkwoodcommunity.org/).  Logistically, it works in a manner similar to online shopping.  You choose the fund you wish to contribute to (currently, General Fund or Benevolence Fund).  Then select a donation frequency: one-time, weekly, monthly, or annually. Indicate the amount of the contribution and any special notes you may have for the donation (e.g. offering envelope number).  Add that to your giving cart and then check out.  You’ll be prompted to create an account your first time through the process.  For subsequent gifts, you’ll be able to simply login with your e-mail address and password.  You’ll receive an e-mail confirming your gift, or you can view/edit the gift through your online account.  Parkwood will also capture your online donations so that you’ll get a contribution letter in January with a summary of all of your tax-deductible giving to the church via any venue.  For more information on online giving, check out the ‘How to Donate’ and ‘FAQ’ links found at the top of The Evangelical Covenant Church Online Giving Portal site (http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-92-parkwood-community-church-villa-park-il.aspx).  If you have additional questions, you can also contact Christina Chan (church treasurer), Greg Macek (offering coordinator) or Stephanie Voland (bookkeeper - office@parkwoodcommunity.org).

 

Important Benefits of Online Giving

The Evangelical Covenant Church’s Online Giving Program yields very significant benefits for you and for the church:

♦ The satisfaction of giving to God first – In Proverbs 3:9 we are taught to honor the Lord with the “First Fruits” of our labor. By setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account on the day you  specify you can ensure that your First Fruits are given back to God.

♦ Reducing distractions – Instead of fumbling for your offering or quickly writing out your check during worship service, you can be fully engaged in the service knowing you’ve already given your offering.

♦ Simplicity – If you’re unable to attend service because you’re out of town or serving in the Children’s Ministry, you won’t need to send in your offering checks or have someone place them in the offering basket for you.

♦ Easier personal budgeting – You’ll be able to check your contributions online or reference your e-mail receipts throughout the year.

♦ Helping Parkwood — Online contributions require less processing since they are deposited automatically and provide a more predictable income flow for better planning.

 

Traditional Choices Remain

Nothing has changed with our other giving venues – whether you prefer the act of worship in putting your offering in the basket, giving cash anonymously, have already set up online giving through online bill pay via your financial institutions, prefer donating appreciated stock for the additional tax benefit, or spontaneous generosity.  Online giving isn’t taking any of these options away; it is simply adding another way to give back to God’s Kingdom.

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN EVENT
Our next event will be on Saturday, May 5 from 2:00pm-4:00pm in Aurora.  If you would like to participate you may sign-up online by going to:  volunteer.fmsc.org.  Please enter code 161713.  Please register by Sunday, April 29th.  If you have any questions please contact Emmy Huynh.

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE

Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9^th from 9:00am-1:00pm.  If you’re looking for a place to donate items — look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”

This year, the theme of our July 23-27 VBS week is “Sky:” We will teach children that everything is possible with God! We are currently looking for volunteers to make VBS happen.  Please prayerfully consider helping out.  The volunteer signup sheet can be found near the Welcome Table.  If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Gloria  or Emmy.  We hope you will be able to join us!

 

PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY

Pastor Peter is looking for 4 or 5 volunteers to help coordinate Invite-a-Friend Sunday on May 27th. If you are able to assist in the planning, contact him via e-mail (peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org). Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table to give an invitation to friends and family.

 

MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS NEEDED FOR 2012 HFFF!

The M&J team needs to hear from you if you’d like to volunteer for the 2012 Healthy Family Fun Fair on May 12th from 10:00am-1:00pm. Setup will take place on Friday evening, May 11th. Please see the attached letter and prayerfully consider how you could support the HFFF, either by volunteering or through donations. And please complete the Volunteer Form available at the welcome table to let us know how you will participate in this exciting outreach event, then turn in to Paul Mast Hewitt or Ruth Chang.

 

ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES

The next Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner will be THIS Sunday, April 29th and the menu will feature crab-stuffed chicken breasts. If you are interested in helping with the dinner, please let Stacy Ashworth know . Also, to volunteer with the food pantry, contact the office (office@parkwoodcommunity.org).

 

INTER-CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE!

Parkwood will be participating in an inter-church softball league this summer. Games will be held on Sunday after worship service. A sign-up sheet is located in the hallway. If you need more information please contact Peter Lee or Jeremy Bautista.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:

 

Sunday, 4/29: Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday, 5/5: Feed My Starving Children Event in Aurora, IL

Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (Lunch provided)

Saturday. 6/9: Children’s Ministry Yard Sale 9:00am-1:00pm

Sunday, 6/10: Q Place Guest Preacher: John Crilly (followed by informational meeting after service for anyone interested)

Sunday, 6/24: Mid-Year Congregational Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm (Lunch provided for those attending the meeting)

Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week

 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

The church office (630-758-0252) is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am–3:00pm and on Sundays from 8:30am-10:30am. To reserve a church classroom for a meeting, post an event for the church calendar, or to add an announcement to the weekly distribution, email office@parkwoodcommunity.org. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space.

PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER & MESSAGE

This Sunday, we will hear from guest speaker, Robert Nordstrom. He will preach a sermon called “Easter Sunset Service” based on the text of John 20:19-23.

 

WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT

Lunch Spot is an opportunity for extended fellowship around a meal.  It gives a chance for new or recent guests to meet some of the regular faces of Parkwood. If you are joining us for Lunch Spot for the first time, lunch is on us.  Please see our host for more details.

This Sunday, lunch spot will be hosted by Sandy Fong.  It will be hosted at The Patio. The address is2780 S. Highland Ave. in Lombard.

Also, the Welcome & Enfolding ministry welcomes volunteers interested in bringing / preparing Coffee Hour refreshments.  A sign up sheet with brief instructions is available in the Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Nakamura.  Thank you very much.

 

PARKWOOD VEGETABLE GARDEN

Each year, we grow vegetables to give away to our church and local communities.  If you’re interested in helping out with Parkwood’s vegetable garden this year, please contact Bob Hong. Come grow with us.

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE

Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th.  If you’re looking for a place to donate items — look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.  More details to come.

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”

This year, the theme of our July 23-27 VBS week is “Sky:” We will teach children that everything is possible with God! We are currently looking for volunteers to make VBS happen.  Please prayerfully consider helping out.  Beginning April 22nd, you may sign up to volunteer.  If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Gloria (youth@parkwoodcommunity.org) or Emmy (emmyhuynh@parkwoodcommunity.org).  We hope you will be able to join us!

 

PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY

Pastor Peter is looking for 4 or 5 volunteers to help coordinate Invite-a-Friend Sunday on May 27th. If you are able to assist in the planning, contact him via e-mail (peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org). Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table if you would like to give an invitation to friends and family.

 

MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2012 HFFF!

The Healthy Family Fun Fair will be May 12th from 10:00am-1:00pm.  Please see the attached letter for more information about how you can support this outreach event.

 

ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES

The next Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner will be Sunday, April 29th and the menu will feature crab-stuffed chicken breasts. If you are interested in helping with the dinner, please let Stacy Ashworth know. Also, to volunteer with the food pantry, contact the office (office@parkwoodcommunity.org).

 

SAVE THE DATE

Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:

Saturday, 4/21: Leadership Meeting 9:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, 4/28:  “Motherhood Redefined – A Morning with Helen Lee and Shayne  Moore” 9:00am-12:00pm at Naperville Covenant Church

Saturday, 5/5: Feed My Starving Children Event inAurora,IL

Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (Lunch provided)

Saturday. 6/9: Youth Yard Sale @ Parkwood

Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week

 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

The church office (630-758-0252) is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am–3:00pm and on Sundays from 8:30am-10:30am. To reserve a church classroom for a meeting, post an event for the church calendar, or to add an announcement to the weekly distribution, email office@parkwoodcommunity.org. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space.

PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER & MESSAGE

This Sunday, Pastor Peter will preach a sermon called Easter Resurrection: God’s Answer to Death and Suffering. The message will be based on 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58.

 

WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT

This Sunday, there will be no lunch spot. Please see the announcement below for details about our Annual Easter Potluck Luncheon.

 

Also, the Welcome & Enfolding ministry welcomes volunteers interested in bringing / preparing Coffee Hour refreshments.  A sign up sheet with brief instructions is available in the Fellowship Hall.  If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Nakamura.  Thank you very much.

 

WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: EASTER POTLUCK LUNCHEON

Please join us for our annual Easter Potluck Luncheon on Sunday, April 8th following the children’s Easter Egg hunt. If you are able, please bring a side dish, salad, vegetarian main dish, dessert or beverage to share. Whether or not you can bring a dish, please plan on joining us for this special gathering to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and to enjoy the fellowship of our Parkwood family. You may RSVP directly through the e-vite that has been sent. Contact the office or see the Parkwood Facebook page if you need a copy of the invitation.

 

Also, we are looking for volunteers to help with set up and clean up before and after the luncheon. If you are available for either, please contact the office (office@parkwoodcommunity.org).

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: EASTER EGG HUNT

Following service and before the luncheon, there will be an egg hunt for the children.  Parents, please meet your children in the fellowship hall to take them out.  We want to make sure your child is with you for the hunt.  Your child may bring his/her own Easter basket for the eggs.  We will also have bags available.  Please remind your children to share their eggs with those with less, especially if they have an abundance   Thank you to all who contributed to stuffing the eggs.  There will be several recycle boxes again.  You may encourage your child to dump out the candy and goodies into their baskets and leave the egg shells closed up in the recycle boxes to be reused next year.

 

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE

Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th.  If you’re looking for a place to donate items — look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.  More details to come.

 

MISSIONS TEAM: THANK YOU NOTES

Please see the missions board in the lobby for recent thank you notes from the Shim family and Henry Lucey-Lee who received their care packages from Parkwood.

 

PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY

Pastor Peter is looking for 4 or 5 volunteers to help coordinate Invite-a-Friend Sunday on May 27th. If you are able to assist in the planning, contact him via e-mail peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org. Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table if you would like to give an invitation to friends and family. 

 

MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: HFFF

The Healthy Family Fun Fair will be May 12th from 10:00-1:00.  See the attached letter for more information about how you can support this outreach event.

 

ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES

The next Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner will be Sunday, April 29th and the menu will feature crab-stuffed chicken breasts. If you are interested in helping with the dinner, please let Stacy Ashworth know. Also, to volunteer with the food pantry, contact the office (office@parkwoodcommunity.org).

 

SAVE THE DATE

Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:

 

Friday, 4/6: Joint Good Friday Service 7:00pm @ Villa Park Covenant Church

Sunday, 4/8: Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, 4/21: Leadership Meeting 9:00am-12:00pm

Saturday, 4/28: “Motherhood Redefined – A Morning with Helen Lee and Shayne  Moore” 9:00am-12:00pm @ Naperville Covenant Church

Saturday, 5/5: Feed My Starving Children Event in Aurora, IL

Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair

Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (Lunch provided)

Saturday. 6/9: Youth Yard Sale @ Parkwood

Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week

 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

The church office (630-758-0252) is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am–3:00pm and on Sundays from 8:30am-10:30am. To reserve a church classroom for a meeting, post an event for the church calendar, or to add an announcement to the weekly distribution, emailoffice@parkwoodcommunity.org. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space.