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		<title>5/11/2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PARKWOOD E-ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 5/11/2012 PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &#38; MESSAGE How can we live life with greater awareness of God’s wisdom in our lives when are faced with trials, temptation, riches, poverty, sin, brokenness, and spiritual emptiness?  Pastor Peter has begun a 4-part sermon series based on the epistle of James with references to the book of Proverbs and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7).  Through this teaching, we will gain a clearer perspective, better attitude and more purposeful living through [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: large;">PARKWOOD E-ANNOUNCEMENT<span style="color: black;">S</span> FOR FRIDAY, <span style="color: black;">5</span>/<span style="color: black;">11</span>/201<span style="color: black;">2</span></span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">How can we live life with greater awareness of God’s wisdom in our lives when are faced with trials, temptation, riches, poverty, sin, brokenness, and spiritual emptiness?  Pastor Peter has begun a 4-part sermon series based on the epistle of James with references to the book of Proverbs and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7).  Through this teaching, we will gain a clearer perspective, better attitude and more purposeful living through God’s wisdom. This week’s<span style="color: #222222;"> message will be based on James 1:19-27; 2:14-26.</span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">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.</span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">This Sunday, lunch spot will be hosted by <span style="color: black;">John Chiu</span> at<span style="color: black;"> Panera Bread. </span>The address is <span style="color: black;">108 W. North Ave.</span><span style="color: black;"> in Elmhurst .</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">Also, the Welcome &amp; 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.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">LAST CALL! </span></span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR 2012 HFFF!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">The M&amp;J team needs to hear from you TODAY if you&#8217;d like to volunteer for the 2012 Healthy Family Fun Fair!  If you are able to with setup TONIGHT or help tomorrow at the event from 10:00am-1:00pm, please contact Paul Mast Hewitt or Ruth Chiu ASAP! And please keep the HFFF in your prayers, for good weather and especially that the love of Christ would shine through in all our interactions with the community. Thank you!</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">Thanks to all who came out last Saturday!  88 boxes of food were packed.  Our next packing event will be in February 2013.  We hope to see you there!</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9<sup>th</sup> from 9:00am-2:00pm.  If you&#8217;re looking for a place to donate items &#8212; look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">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! </span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">If you are able to assist </span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">the pastoral team</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;"> in planning Invite-a-Friend Sunday (5/27), contact him via e-mail or cell phone. Also, please take one or two invitations from the greeting table to give to friends and family. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">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 (<a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</span></a>).</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">INTER-CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE!</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">Parkwood will be participating in an inter-church softball league this summer. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">The tentative schedule is May 27th through August 12th for the regular season with a playoff game on August 18th. Games will be Sunday<span style="color: black;">s</span> after church, and there will be between 6 and 12 games, depending on how this year&#8217;s schedule is set up. A sign-up sheet is available in the lobby. <span style="color: #222222;">If you need more information please contact Peter Lee or Jeremy Bautista.</span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">SAVE THE DATE</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Saturday, 5/12</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Sunday. 5/20: </span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Sunday. 5/27</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (lunch provided)</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Sunday. 6/3</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: Park River High School Choir singing during worship</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Saturday. 6/9</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: Children’s Ministry Yard Sale 9:00am-2:00pm</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Sunday, 6/10</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: QPlace Guest Speaker during service: John Crilly (followed by informational meeting after service for anyone interested)</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Sunday, 6/24</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: Mid-Year Congregational Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm (lunch provided for those attending the meeting)</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: small;">Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27</span></strong><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">CHURCH OFFICE HOURS</span></span></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: x-small;">The church office <a title="blocked::tel:(630-758-0252" rel="nofollow">(630-758-0252</a>) 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<a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space. </span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Theme: Sky – Everything is Possible with God! Dates: Program &#8211; July 23-27, 9:30 &#8211; 12:00 Community Lunch (lunch provided) &#8211; Friday, July 27th, 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 Joint Service &#8211; Sunday, July 29th, 10:30 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM Place: Parkwood Community Church 350 N. Addison Rd. Villa Park, IL 60181 630-758-0252 http://www.parkwoodcommunity.org Age Group: 3 &#8211; 10 year olds (entering 5th grade) Registration fee: $5/child (max $15/family) if registered by July 8th $10/child (max $25/family) if registered after July 8th [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Theme</strong>: Sky – Everything is Possible with God!</p>
<p><strong>Dates</strong>:<br />
Program &#8211; July 23-27, 9:30 &#8211; 12:00<br />
Community Lunch (lunch provided) &#8211; Friday, July 27th, 12:00 &#8211; 1:00<br />
Joint Service &#8211; Sunday, July 29th, 10:30 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM</p>
<p><strong>Place</strong>:<br />
Parkwood Community Church<br />
350 N. Addison Rd.<br />
Villa Park, IL 60181<br />
630-758-0252</p>
<p>http://www.parkwoodcommunity.org</p>
<p><strong>Age Group</strong>: 3 &#8211; 10 year olds (entering 5th grade)</p>
<p><strong>Registration fee</strong>:</p>
<p>$5/child (max $15/family) if registered by July 8th<br />
$10/child (max $25/family) if registered after July 8th</p>
<p>(Scholarships available upon request)</p>
<p>Online Registration: <a title="Online Registration" href="http://tiny.cc/pkwd2012vbs" target="_blank">Click here to register</a></p>
<p><a href="http://parkwoodcommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/vbsconsentform.doc">VBS Consent Form</a></p>
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		<title>5/4/2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PARKWOOD E-ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 5/4/2012 PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &#038; 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 [...]]]></description>
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<p>PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &#038; MESSAGE<br />
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.</p>
<p>WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT<br />
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.</p>
<p>This Sunday, lunch spot will be hosted by Greg Macek at Portillo’s. The address is 635 ½ W. North Ave. in Villa Park .</p>
<p>Also, the Welcome &#038; 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.</p>
<p>MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS FOR 2012 HFFF!</p>
<p>The M&#038;J team needs to hear from you ASAP if you&#8217;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&#8211;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.</p>
<p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PARKWOOD!<br />
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&#8217;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!</p>
<p>FINANCE TEAM: A NEW WAY TO GIVE<br />
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 &#8216;How to Donate&#8217; and &#8216;FAQ&#8217; 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).</p>
<p>Important Benefits of Online Giving<br />
The Evangelical Covenant Church ’s Online Giving Program yields very significant benefits for you and for the church:<br />
♦ The satisfaction of giving to God first – In Proverbs 3:9 we are taught to honor the Lord with the &#8220;First Fruits&#8221; 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.<br />
♦ 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.<br />
♦ Simplicity – If you&#8217;re unable to attend service because you&#8217;re out of town or serving in the Children&#8217;s Ministry, you won&#8217;t need to send in your offering checks or have someone place them in the offering basket for you.<br />
♦ Easier personal budgeting – You&#8217;ll be able to check your contributions online or reference your e-mail receipts throughout the year.<br />
♦ Helping Parkwood &#8212; Online contributions require less processing since they are deposited automatically and provide a more predictable income flow for better planning.</p>
<p>Traditional Choices Remain<br />
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&#8217;t taking any of these options away; it is simply adding another way to give back to God’s Kingdom.</p>
<p>CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE<br />
Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th from 9:00am-1:00pm.  If you&#8217;re looking for a place to donate items &#8212; look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up. </p>
<p>CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”<br />
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! </p>
<p>PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY<br />
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. </p>
<p>ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES<br />
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).</p>
<p>INTER-CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE!<br />
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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>SAVE THE DATE<br />
Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:</p>
<p>Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm<br />
Sunday. 5/20: Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm<br />
Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (lunch provided)<br />
Saturday. 6/9: Children’s Ministry Yard Sale 9:00am-1:00pm<br />
Sunday, 6/10: QPlace Guest Speaker during service: John Crilly (followed by informational meeting after service for anyone interested)<br />
Sunday, 6/24: Mid-Year Congregational Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm (lunch provided for those attending the meeting)<br />
Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week</p>
<p>CHURCH OFFICE HOURS<br />
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. </p>
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		<title>Happy Birthday, Parkwood!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On May 5, 1996, 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&#8217;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!]]></description>
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		<title>New Sermon Series &#8220;Wisdom for Living&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://parkwoodcommunity.org/2012/04/27/new-sermon-series-wisdom-for-living-2/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can we live life with greater awareness of God’s wisdom in our lives when are faced with trials, temptation, riches, poverty, sin, brokenness, and spiritual emptiness?  Pastor Peter will be starting a 4-part sermon series based on the epistle of James with references to the book of Proverbs and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7).  Through this teaching, we will gain a clearer perspective, better attitude and more purposeful living through God’s wisdom.]]></description>
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<p>How can we live life with greater awareness of God’s wisdom in our lives when are faced with trials, temptation, riches, poverty, sin, brokenness, and spiritual emptiness?  Pastor Peter will be starting a 4-part sermon series based on the epistle of James with references to the book of Proverbs and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7).  Through this teaching, we will gain a clearer perspective, better attitude and more purposeful living through God’s wisdom.</p>
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		<title>4/27/2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &#38; 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. &#160; 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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &amp; MESSAGE</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT</span></strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>(Due to the heavier snacks, we will not be having our designated Lunch Spot this Sunday.)</p>
<p>Also, the Welcome &amp; 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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING</span></strong></p>
<p>This Sunday (4/29) we&#8217;ll be planting our vegetable garden and doing some general landscaping after church. Please contact Kenny Cheung or Bob Hong if you&#8217;d like to join us.  Lunch will be provided.  Rain date is next Sunday.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">FINANCE TEAM: A NEW WAY TO GIVE</span></strong></p>
<p>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 (<a href="http://parkwoodcommunity.org/">http://parkwoodcommunity.org/</a>).  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 &#8216;How to Donate&#8217; and &#8216;FAQ&#8217; links found at the top of The Evangelical Covenant Church Online Giving Portal site (<a href="http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-92-parkwood-community-church-villa-park-il.aspx">http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-92-parkwood-community-church-villa-park-il.aspx</a>).  If you have additional questions, you can also contact Christina Chan (church treasurer), Greg Macek (offering coordinator) or Stephanie Voland (bookkeeper - <a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Important Benefits of Online Giving</strong></p>
<p>The Evangelical Covenant Church’s Online Giving Program yields very significant benefits for you and for the church:</p>
<p>♦ The satisfaction of giving to God first – In Proverbs 3:9 we are taught to honor the Lord with the &#8220;First Fruits&#8221; 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.</p>
<p>♦ 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.</p>
<p>♦ Simplicity – If you&#8217;re unable to attend service because you&#8217;re out of town or serving in the Children&#8217;s Ministry, you won&#8217;t need to send in your offering checks or have someone place them in the offering basket for you.</p>
<p>♦ Easier personal budgeting – You&#8217;ll be able to check your contributions online or reference your e-mail receipts throughout the year.</p>
<p>♦ Helping Parkwood &#8212; Online contributions require less processing since they are deposited automatically and provide a more predictable income flow for better planning.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Traditional Choices Remain</strong></p>
<p>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&#8217;t taking any of these options away; it is simply adding another way to give back to God’s Kingdom.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN EVENT</span></strong><br />
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:  <a title="blocked::http://volunteer.fmsc.org/" href="http://volunteer.fmsc.org/" target="_blank">volunteer.fmsc.org</a>.  Please enter code 161713.  Please register by Sunday, April 29th.  If you have any questions please contact Emmy Huynh.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE</span></strong></p>
<p>Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9<sup>th</sup> from 9:00am-1:00pm.  If you&#8217;re looking for a place to donate items &#8212; look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”</span></strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY</span></strong></p>
<p>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 (<a title="blocked::mailto:peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org" target="_blank">peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>). Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table to give an invitation to friends and family.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS NEEDED FOR 2012 HFFF!</span></strong></p>
<p>The M&amp;J team needs to hear from you if you&#8217;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.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES</span></strong></p>
<p>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 (<a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">INTER-CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE!</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE</span></strong></p>
<p>Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, 4/29</strong>: Abundant Harvest Ministries Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, 5/5</strong>: Feed My Starving Children Event in Aurora, IL</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, 5/12</strong>: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm</p>
<p><strong>Sunday. 5/27</strong>: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (Lunch provided)</p>
<p><strong>Saturday. 6/9</strong>: Children’s Ministry Yard Sale 9:00am-1:00pm</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, 6/10</strong>: Q Place Guest Preacher: John Crilly (followed by informational meeting after service for anyone interested)</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, 6/24</strong>: Mid-Year Congregational Meeting 1:00pm-3:00pm (Lunch provided for those attending the meeting)</p>
<p><strong>Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27</strong>: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHURCH OFFICE HOURS</span></strong></p>
<p>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 <a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space.</p>
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		<title>New Online Giving Option</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 (<a href="http://parkwoodcommunity.org">http://parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).  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 &#8216;How to Donate&#8217; and &#8216;FAQ&#8217; links found at the top of The Evangelical Covenant Church Online Giving Portal site (<a href="http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-92-parkwood-community-church-villa-park-il.aspx">http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-92-parkwood-community-church-villa-park-il.aspx</a>).  If you have additional questions, you can also contact Christina Chan (church treasurer - <a href="mailto:acespades23@comcast.net" target="_blank">acespades23@comcast.net</a>), Greg Macek (offering coordinator - <a href="mailto:gmacek@gmail.com" target="_blank">gmacek@gmail.com</a>) or Stephanie Voland (bookkeeper - <a href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Important Benefits of Online Giving</strong></p>
<p>The Evangelical Covenant Church’s Online Giving Program yields very significant benefits for you and for the church:</p>
<p>♦ The satisfaction of giving to God first – In Proverbs 3:9 we are taught to honor the Lord with the &#8220;First Fruits&#8221; 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.</p>
<p>♦ 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.</p>
<p>♦ Simplicity – If you&#8217;re unable to attend service because you&#8217;re out of town or serving in the Children&#8217;s Ministry, you won&#8217;t need to send in your offering checks or have someone place them in the offering basket for you.</p>
<p>♦ Easier personal budgeting – You&#8217;ll be able to check your contributions online or reference your e-mail receipts throughout the year.</p>
<p>♦ Helping Parkwood &#8212; Online contributions require less processing since they are deposited automatically and provide a more predictable income flow for better planning.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Traditional Choices Remain</strong></p>
<p>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&#8217;t taking any of these options away; it is simply adding another way to give back to God’s Kingdom.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>April 13, 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &#38; 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. &#160; 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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &amp; MESSAGE</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Also, the Welcome &amp; 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.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PARKWOOD</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> VEGETABLE GARDEN</span></strong></p>
<p>Each year, we grow vegetables to give away to our church and local communities.  If you&#8217;re interested in helping out with Parkwood&#8217;s vegetable garden this year, please contact Bob Hong. Come grow with us.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE</span></strong></p>
<p>Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th.  If you&#8217;re looking for a place to donate items &#8212; look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.  More details to come.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SKY”</span></strong></p>
<p>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 (<a href="mailto:youth@parkwoodcommunity.org">youth@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>) or Emmy (<a href="mailto:emmyhuynh@parkwoodcommunity.org">emmyhuynh@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).  We hope you will be able to join us!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY</span></strong></p>
<p>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 (<a href="mailto:peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org">peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>). Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table if you would like to give an invitation to friends and family.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2012 HFFF!</span></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES </span></strong></p>
<p>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 (<a href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SAVE THE DATE</span></strong></p>
<p>Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:</p>
<p>Saturday, 4/21: Leadership Meeting 9:00am-12:00pm</p>
<p>Saturday, 4/28:  “Motherhood Redefined &#8211; A Morning with Helen Lee and Shayne  Moore” 9:00am-12:00pm at Naperville Covenant Church</p>
<p>Saturday, 5/5: Feed My Starving Children Event inAurora,IL</p>
<p>Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair 10:00am-1:00pm</p>
<p>Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (Lunch provided)</p>
<p>Saturday. 6/9: Youth Yard Sale @ Parkwood</p>
<p>Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CHURCH OFFICE HOURS</span></strong></p>
<p>The church office <a title="blocked::tel:(630-758-0252" href="tel:%28630-758-0252" target="_blank">(630-758-0252</a>) 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 <a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space.</p>
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		<title>April 6, 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &#38; 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 &#38; Enfolding ministry welcomes volunteers interested in bringing / preparing Coffee Hour refreshments.  A sign up sheet with brief [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">PASTORAL TEAM: SPEAKER &amp; MESSAGE</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">This Sunday, Pastor Peter will <span style="color: black;">preach a sermon called <em>Easter Resurrection: God’s Answer to Death and Suffering.</em></span><em> </em><span style="color: black;">The message will be based on 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58.</span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: LUNCH SPOT</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">This Sunday, there will be no lunch spot. Please see the announcement below for details about our Annual Easter Potluck Luncheon.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Also, the Welcome &amp; 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.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">WELCOMING AND ENFOLDING TEAM: EASTER POTLUCK LUNCHEON</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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 (<a href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: EASTER EGG HUNT</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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 <img src='http://parkwoodcommunity.org/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   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.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: YOUTH YARD SALE</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Children’s ministry will hold a Youth Yard Sale on Saturday, June 9th.  If you&#8217;re looking for a place to donate items &#8212; look no further! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up, manage the sale and clean up.  More details to come.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">MISSIONS TEAM: THANK YOU NOTES</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">PASTORAL TEAM: INVITE-A-FRIEND SUNDAY</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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 <a href="mailto:peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peterpark@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>. Also, please take one or two flyers from the greeting table if you would like to give an invitation to friends and family. </span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">MERCY AND JUSTICE TEAM: HFFF</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">ABUNDANT HARVEST MINISTRIES</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">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 (<a href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>).</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">SAVE THE DATE</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Please save the date for and lift up in prayer the following upcoming Parkwood Events:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Friday, 4/6: Joint Good Friday Service 7:00pm @ Villa Park Covenant Church</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Sunday, 4/8: Annual Easter Egg Hunt</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Saturday, 4/21: Leadership Meeting 9:00am-12:00pm</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Saturday, 4/28: “Motherhood Redefined &#8211; A Morning with Helen Lee and Shayne  Moore” 9:00am-12:00pm @ Naperville Covenant Church</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Saturday, 5/5: Feed My Starving Children Event in Aurora, IL</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Saturday, 5/12: Healthy Family Fun Fair</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Sunday. 5/27: Invite-a-Friend Sunday (Lunch provided)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Saturday. 6/9: Youth Yard Sale @ Parkwood</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">Monday, 7/23-Friday 7/27: “Sky” themed Vacation Bible School Week</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">CHURCH OFFICE HOURS</span></span></strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow';">The church office <a title="blocked::tel:(630-758-0252" rel="nofollow">(630-758-0252</a>) 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<a title="blocked::mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" href="mailto:office@parkwoodcommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">office@parkwoodcommunity.org</a>. Requests for announcement additions should be emailed by Thursday evening, and may be edited for space. </span></p>
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		<title>Joint Good Friday Service</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join us tonight at 7PM at The Evangelical Covenant Church of Villa Park, 17 W. 620 Riordan Rd., as we remember the death of our Savior!]]></description>
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