It's Busy Fall at Park Church!
School is starting, the beaches are closed, pumpkin spice is everywhere - and things are ramping up at Park Church. Fall is the start of our new 'church year' - and so there's a lot going on and (re)starting. We have some great opportunities to get connected and grow at Park Church, awesome events coming up, and great groups re-starting. So check out all that coming up below!
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Community Groups are the best way to grow in faith and get connected at Park Church, and we want to see you involved!
Community Groups are weekly gatherings of 10-14 adults to grow in faith together by discussing the previous week's sermon, praying, and just sharing life together. They're fun, up-building for faith, and helpful for life. No matter where you are in your faith journey, Community Groups are designed to be a good fit for you - to bring your faith to life! To express interest in joining a group, fill out this simple form. If you have questions, check out the information on the web (including a list of available groups) and/or contact Matt Littlehale (Community Groups Coordinator). Groups start meeting during the week of Sept. 18.
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IT'S TIME TO [RE]TURN TO JESUS!
Now that summer is wrapping up and you're returning to school, returning to homework, and returning to normal life, we invite you to [RE]TURN to Jesus! For the next month at Park Church, we're going to look at stories from Scripture where people turn to Christ to hear how He's calling us to (re)turn to him as well. This is a perfect series to invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to. Invite them on Facebook! We'd love to see them - and you - on Sunday! 9:00 & 10:45 at 31 Park.
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A CHURCH-WIDE PARTY - AND YOU'RE INVITED!
October feels like a festive month, so you're invited to a big party. It's called Parktoberfest, and it's a time to celebrate together, eat some delicious grub, play some outdoor games, have a pie tasting contest, and get to know some great people at Park.
We want you to invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers - and whoever else you want. We'd love to see them - so start sharing the Facebook event now!
Sign up to help out or bring something to share, or contact the Events Team to volunteer to help, set up, etc. It'll start at noon on October 2nd, immediately after the 10:45 service. More to come (like Park Church pint glasses?)!
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PARK 101 MEMBERSHIP CLASS
On Sunday September 25 at 12:15, you are invited to the Park 101 Membership Class. Learn about the vision, mission, beliefs, and structure of Park Church - and begin to see how being a member here means committing to serving in God's mission. The class takes place in the 31 Park youth room, and runs about 2 hours. Contact Andy Newberry with any questions, and to let him know you'll be coming (for preparation purposes).
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Beginning Thursday September 15 at 9AM, MOPS is starting again at Park Church! MOPS is a group for mothers of young children (pre-born - K) that regularly meets to grow together, support one another, and explore faith and motherhood. Childcare is provided (but volunteers are needed!). Contact Shannon Littlehale to learn more or volunteer to be a child-caregiver, and follow MOPS at Park on Facebook!
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Every Wednesday at 6PM at 31 Park, all middle school aged kids are invited to the Park Church Middle School Group. Invite friends along, and make a new friend while you’re there! Dinner is served. Contact Jane Barnes with any questions.
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On September 23-25, go to the Northeast Men’s Retreat in Glen Spey, NY on beautiful Lake Champion. Park Church men have been attending this retreat for a few years now, and it is a GREAT time to grow, to get to know other men, and to ‘retreat’ for the weekend. Register online or grab a brochure from the welcome desk on Sunday. Contact Chris Benosky for more, for carpooling info, etc.
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Every Thursday at 6:30PM, all high school aged people are invited to the High School Group. This most likely is the best time of your week, so be there! Dinner is served. Lives are changed. Contact Chris Stanislawski for more.
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There's a lot to be done at Park Church, and we could use your help! What better way to get connected in the community than by using your gifts to serve God?
COMMUNION SET-UP
We need someone who’s willing to set-up communion in between the 9 & 10:45 services each Sunday (if available), and vacuum the carpeting where appropriate. Contact Matt Agresti if interested.
COMMUNITY GROUP LEADERS & HOSTS
Community Groups are the best way to grow in faith at Park Church, and we’re looking for your help! We need Community Group leaders (who facilitate the group) and/or hosts (who host the group at their house) - or both - who can commit to serving through the fall semester (late-Sept. through mid-Nov.). We will train/equip you, you will love it. Contact Matt Littlehale if interested.
PARK KIDS TEACHER & ASSISTANTS
Help shape the faith and lives of our children as you teach, assist, and prepare fun activities for Sunday morning classes! We also are looking for check-in desk and ‘floater’ volunteers. Contact Rebecca Delucia if interested.
DOOR GREETERS
Be the first face guests see at the door as you welcome them, hand out programs, answer basic questions (like where the bathrooms and Kids areas are!). Contact Andy Newberry if interested.
HOSPITALITY TEAM
Make Park Church an inviting place as you serve on a rotation for setting up and serving coffee and refreshments for Sunday morning guests; participate in food set-up and service at special events. Contact Andy Newberry if interested.
WELCOME DESK HOSTS
Be a friendly and helpful face at the welcome desk, help people with questions about the church, and welcome guests to Park! Contact Matt Agresti if interested.
CONNECTIONS TEAM
Are you available on Monday mornings? Join Connections! Pray for our new guests, write welcome letters/emails, and help newer Parkies get connected to the community. Contact Matt Agresti if interested.
WELCOMING MINISTRIES COORDINATOR(S)
Schedule/coordinate our amazing volunteers who serve in our “Welcoming” ministries (door greeters, hospitality, welcome desk, etc.) and help to recruit new volunteers. Contact Matt Agresti if interested.
BUILDING HELP
Are you handy with tools, fixing things? Volunteer your talents at 31 Park to maintain the building! Contact Chris Benosky if interested.
DESIGN & DECOR TEAM
Help design and decorate 31 Park. We’re looking for help year round to spruce things up, do little decor projects, re-decorate as seasons change, etc. Contact the D&D Team if interested
EVENTS TEAM
Want to help run and plan special events, like BBQs, parties, picnics, egg hunts, Christmas bashes, special worship services? We could use your help! Contact the Events Team if interested.
A/V TEAM
We’re looking for 1 or 2 more people to help out in the back A/V Booth during the worship services to advance slides, keep an eye on things, press some buttons, and help make Sundays go smoothly. Contact Matt Agresti if interested.
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