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Thoughts:Missions

Prayer Focus:Tim and Cara Hunsicker serve with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism’s Project Office. Their mission is to fulfill the Great Commission through

proper planning and construction of ministry related facilities around the world. Tim oversees the planning and construction of facilities in areas that include: Papua New Guinea, Kosovo, Bangladesh and Togo. Tim and Cara along with their children, Madison and Jacob, have had the privilege of traveling and serving multiple times in Kosovo where relationships are being developed within the construction industry and the community where a new school is being constructed. Be in prayer for the Hunsicker family as Madison continues with her college education and Jacob completes his junior year of high school. Cara homeschools Jacob and manages the family’s day-to-day schedules and Tim continues overseeing projects, traveling, and leading the discipleship movement at PHBC. Being stationed in Parma and an integral part of the church family, they are helping people find and follow Jesus Christ in Northeast Ohio and around the world.

Check It Out:

Join us for our 12th Annual Youth Pasta Dinner on Sunday, April 24. All proceeds go to support students participating in Word of Life Summer Camp and Summer Mission Trip to Indianapolis. Pre-sale tickets will be available in the glass walkway at a reduced rate beginning April 10. Come ready to bid on our delicious desserts at the dessert auction. See you there!

The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. . . .the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.John 10: 2-5 NIV

A good shepherd goes before his sheep, gently calls them by name, then leads them to a place he has already been.

When praying: Stay close to your Heavenly FatherListen for His voiceLet Him lead

– John Eldredge

Monthly Vitals of Parma Heights Baptist ChurchApril 2016

RightNow Media is an online library featuring hundreds of videos ranging from studies of books of the Bible to marriage to finances to children’s entertainment. There is no cost to individuals since this is a church-wide subscription. All you need to do is let us know you are interested in receiving log-in information. After you sign up at RightNowMedia.org, you will be able to watch videos and have access to study materials on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Media can also be accessed through Apple TV and Roku. All you need is an internet connection and you will be ready to connect to hundreds of hours of Bible teaching. If you are interested in signing up, please see Tim Hunsicker or email him at thunsicker@phbaptist.org and provide your e-mail address.The week of April 10 is a big week for many of our Growth Groups! If you have never been a part of a group or maybe stepped away for a while, this is a great time for you to connect. Many of our groups will be resetting and beginning new topics on Sunday, April 10 and the following week. Our groups exist to help you grow in your walk with Christ. When you are a part of a group you will have opportunities to participate in:

• In-Reach, caring for one another in your group• Up-Reach, the study of God’s Word and its application to your life• Out-Reach, reaching to the lost through acts of service

Check out the list of Growth Groups and study options available in our Reset booklet located on the literature shelf near the worship center. Groups are set up by age, stage in life, and topics being studied. If you have a question about a group, contact the leader directly or the church office for more information.Growth Group leaders and anyone interested in leadership development, mark your calendars for Sunday, May 22 at 6:00pm in the youth center for our spring training session. During this session you will receive practical leadership training, D16 progress information and an update on the Sports Camp Sunday Comeback Picnic.Participate in 40 Days of Prayer for Congress, March 27–May 5. For a calendar of names to pray for each day, visit aproundtable.org/40daysofprayer. At the end of 40 days we will have lifted every seat of Congress in prayer.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIESCome to the Women’s Conference Just Breathe at PHBC April 15–16 with guest speaker Cheryl Barr.

Cheryl Barr has been ministering to women for over 18 years after coming to know the Lord as her Savior. Her desire is to help women understand their God given feminine roles so that they can impact their homes, marriages, churches, and community. Cost is $35 including snack buffet on Friday night, breakout sessions, spa breakfast and Panera lunch on Saturday. Sign up in the glass walkway.Widows’ and Single Women’s Fellowship will meet for a Spring Potluck Social on Saturday, April 23 at noon at the home of Marge Martin. If you can join us in fellowship and games, please call Marge at 216.520.3655 by Wednesday, April 20.

MEN’S MINISTRIESThe Men of PHBC Mid-Year Retreat is coming on Saturday, April 23 from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the parlor with Pastor Dave Buncher. Come and get your year charged back up. Cost is $10 for donuts, coffee, and deli sandwich lunch. Sign up in the glass walkway starting April 3.

Events & Classes:

Discipleship:

Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Men of PHBC Retreat September 23–25, 2016. This year’s speakers are the men of our own pastoral staff. Watch for more details.Join the “Monday Morning Guys”. Every Monday morning at 7:30am a group of men meet at church for a time in God’s Word and prayer. Then they roll up their sleeves and work on some of the maintenance tasks around the building. Their devotion to God, each other, and this church campus is greatly appreciated. So, what are you doing on Monday morning? Consider this your invitation to join this group of committed men of God.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIESThe Senior Adult Bible Study is Tuesday, April 12 at 1:00pm in B-5. This month our guest teacher, George Leshan, will bring a lesson from the Bible. Join us for a great time of fellowship together! Bring your Bible, a pen and a friend. Refreshments to follow. The Senior Adult Trip will be Tuesday, April 19, to Das Dutch Kitchen in Dalton, Ohio. We’ll enjoy a buffet of roast beef and broasted chicken, as well as a fresh salad bar. There will be an opportunity to fill your own cream sticks! We’ll also make a stop at P. Graham Dunn for a “one-of-a-kind” shopping experience and a wide selection of high quality wood décor and gifts. Cost is $25 (includes meal and transportation.) Tickets are only available in person at the church office beginning April 12.The Autumn Fellowship Meal is Tuesday, April 26 at noon in the family life center. Join us for our April luncheon and a succulent meal of sauerkraut, kielbasa, mashed potatoes, corn bread, applesauce, and dessert. Our guest speaker is our own Dan Adams, Pastor of Student Ministries at PHBC. As an additional special feature this month, we’ll be learning about benefits for wartime veterans and surviving spouses 65 years and older. Bring no food, only an appetite and a friend. Cost is $4 per person.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIESParent-Child Dedication is scheduled for May 8, Mother’s Day. If you would like to participate, please contact the church office and turn in 3 pictures of your child by May 1. This is a public commitment by parents who desire to raise their children in God’s way.

Don’t miss Christian Camp Sunday on April 17, where some of our Christian Camps will have displays and representatives to share all about camp experiences for children and youth. Take a walk through the glass walkway and see what is available. A week at camp can make an eternal impact in kids’ lives. PHBC camperships are also available for kids by completing a series of Bible studies and verse memorization. In May, kids can earn $75 towards their Christian camp fee (that’s an increase of $25 over last year.) Pick up your packets beginning April 17 at the north end of the glass walkway and get started on this adventure.Mark your calendars for Kids’ Days Out! Remember when you were a kid and you

loved playing outdoors, hiking, energetic games, spending time with friends, enjoying great food, and making amazing discoveries in God’s beautiful creation? Well, those are just a few things we do at our Kids’ Days Out. They are a highlight for our kids who will be finishing 1st through 5th grade this summer, and it is a great time to invite their friends. Mark the dates on your calendar, before it fills up! Permission slips will be available two Sundays before the event. (Go by the grade finished in June 2016.)

• Grades 1 and 2: Tuesday, June 7, 11:00am – 3:30pm• Grades 3 and 4: Tuesday, June 14, 11:00am – 3:30pm• Grade 5: Tuesday, June 29 (Mystery Trip), 10:30am – 3:30pm

Kids & Students:

STUDENT MINISTRIESStudents currently in grades 6-12 are invited to join us July 3-9 for an amazing week away at Word of Life Camps, at Schroon Lake, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. This week features tons of high-energy and engaging activities like: paintball, water tubing, high ropes course, mud pit, climbing wall and tower, swimming, team sports and competitions, and so much more. Go to www.oneeightyone.org for all of the details and to sign up today. Our Youth Ministry will be returning to inner-city Indianapolis July 24-30. We’re looking forward to continuing and building on the work we started last year in partnership with KIDS Inc. We’ll participate in a number of property improvement projects as well as run a kid’s camp and a youth outreach.

We’re expanding our ministry this year to a larger community and look forward to helping KIDS Inc. improve their growing relationship with the local elementary school. Please be in prayer for our students and leaders as we prepare for this amazing week of serving.Join us on April 24 from 12:30–2:00pm in the family life center for a delicious pasta dinner, then bid big on amazing bakery and desserts. This church-wide meal is your opportunity to support our students participating in life-changing summer ministry trips like Summer Camp and our Mission Trip. Tickets will be on sale in the glass walkway beginning April 10.

If you’re interested in donating a delicious dessert for our annual Dessert Auction please contact Pastor Dan Adams at DAdams@phbaptist.org or at the church office.Upcoming Events:

4/10 SLAM Team and Youth Leaders’ Meeting, 12:30–2:30pm4/17 Mission Trip Training #14/23 Pasta Dinner Setup, 9:00–10:30am4/24 Pasta Dinner & Dessert Auction, 12:30–2:00 pm (clean-up until 3:00pm)

Hospitality can change the world! Really! Come catch the vision and be equipped to reach out to international students from around the world that God has brought right to our doorstep. Join us Saturday, April 16 from 8:30am to 12:00pm at Trinity Church, 29047 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio, 44070. Find out more by visiting the International Friends table in the glass walkway April 3 or 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact on some of the world’s future leaders with something as simple as your friendship.

PARMA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYThe 15th Annual Academy Garage Sale is Saturday, May 7 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Your castoffs can be someone else’s treasure! Your donations of garage sale items will be cheerfully accepted on Wednesday, May 4 through Friday, May 6 from 7:30am to 3:30pm and 6:00 to 9:00pm (Friday until 3:30pm only). Tax receipts will be given at the time of your donation. If you would like to volunteer for a day of fun and outreach to our community and/or wish to help on collections days, stop by the Academy table in the glass walkway or call 440.845.8668.

Missions Ministries:

Christian School Ministries:

At the Academy, you and your child will be blessed by every one of our faithful teachers. They provide expert instruction of not only the academics but of the biblical application in each and every subject. Their desire is for every student to see God’s hand at work in all things, providing them with an invaluable compass for life. For information or to request a tour, call the Academy Office at 440.845.8668. Information is also available on our website at www.phcawarriors.com. Don’t forget to purchase gift/shopping cards. PHCA is able to purchase cards for less than their face value, so it doesn’t cost you any extra money. Stop by the Academy table in the glass walkway to purchase the cards at face value before you shop. We keep a large supply of cards on hand, so if you just pick one business you regularly frequent and commit to only go there with our cards in your wallet you are donating to the school each time you go.

The Cleveland Pregnancy Center will be having a baby shower and informational meeting on Thursday, April 21 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Stop in the glass walkway to sign up. Please bring a baby gift (newborn–3T) and be informed of the newest updates with the CPC while enjoying fellowship. Snacks and beverages will be served. Any questions, please contact Paula Gavlen at pgavlen@att.net.

Deep Sea Discovery Vacation Bible School will be here before you know it, July 18-22. Join us as we venture into the beautiful “under the sea” world that God has created. The kids will learn how God is with them and will watch over them wherever they go, a much needed truth for today. But before your summer fills up with “stuff”, make your commitment to be involved with a great outreach to children. Fill out the worker commitment form, in the glass walkway or church office. You’ll be able to get your area of choice, as well as commit to something that will point children to Jesus. But we need YOU to help carry out God’s ministry of reaching children for Christ. Sign-up begins April 17!

It’s not too early to be thinking about joining our team of dedicated Pioneer Girl leaders for next fall. Now is a great time to begin observing, and checking out the possibilities, as well as the the various age groups. Contact Pam Scott or Sue Hickey to take a look.

In our continuing efforts to meet the needs of our PHBC family, we are partnering with Matt Williams of Moriah Counseling and Consulting. Matt provides counseling to people from PHBC during the day on Wednesdays at the church and other times at his office in North Royalton. Matt is a clinically trained and licensed counselor and comes to us with many years of ministry experience. Most currently, Matt has served as Director of Grief Counseling at Cornerstone of Hope in Independence. To schedule a Wednesday appointment at the church with Matt, or for more information, please call the church office and ask for Kathy. The cost of each appointment is $50. We are glad to be able to offer this needed help to our church family.

Where Will You Serve?:

Community Ministries:

FYI:

The PHBC Food Pantry is available to those in need within the church family. Operating hours are Mondays from 10:00am to noon. If you are unable to come on a Monday, contact Carol Varwig 440.845.6315 to make an appointment.Thanks for all the donations of food and gift cards given to keep the shelves stocked in our food pantry. Each of us who work in the food pantry have been blessed beyond measure by being able to help in the pantry and share food, prayer and God’s love with everyone who comes in. We thank the church for the help you give so that we may do something we love. We have seen God so many times and we are so thankful to everyone.

Thank You:

Our Pastoral Staff:

Dan Barfell – Senior Pastor

Pam Scott – Minister to Children

Dan Adams – Pastor of Student Ministries

Kraig Anderson – Pastor of Worship and Administration

Terry Zerby – Associate Director of Senior Adults

Tim Hunsicker – Associate Director of Discipleship

Dave Griffey – Minister of Christian Schools

Stewardship:

Giving Update through March 2016

MarchYear to Date

MarchPer Week Average

Actual $372,096 $25,713Budget $356,889 $27,453% of Budget 104% 94%Variance $15,207 ($1,740)

Easter Offering $15,126

March Average Sunday Growth Group Attendance: 426

March Average IMPACT Night Attendance: 212

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES 8:15 & 9:30am Classic | 11:00am Contemporary

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