Pastor's Update

Let’s Play I Spy…

From the time he was a boy, Ernest Shackleton dreamed of traveling to the North and South Poles. In December of 1914, Shackleton, as a 30 year old man, took the first step in fulfilling that dream. As captain of the ship, Endurance, he set sail for the South Pole. With him was a crew of 27 men, whom had answered the following recruitment notice Shackleton placed in the newspaper:

Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.

So many men responded to that ad, Shackleton had to turn men away. Now that is a Risk-Taking Mission!! Revolutionaries lives are filled with acts of Risk-Taking Mission. I believe doing these acts is more than something that is “nice” to do....the Revolutionary knows these are things we need to do. Granted, Revolutionaries might not sign-up to sail to the South Pole, but they know they must take risks in mission and service. It is, after all, the way of a Revolutionary…it is the way of Jesus.

This Sunday, we are going to look at ways you and I can join the Revolution. We will look at ways we can practice Risk-Taking Mission without going to the South Pole. We will look at those things we can do right here in our community to bring about a Revolution. After all, we are not called to do only huge things but to remember that whatever we do, “whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17).

Join us for Corporate Prayer!
Wednesday March 24, 6PM - 6:30PM (fourth Wednesday every month)
Come worship, praise, and pray with other believers in the Chapel. "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:19-20) Childcare provided in Ministry Building Room 168.

Calling All Men!

We are having our quarterly Men's Breakfast, Saturday March 20th at 8:00AM, in the Worship Center. It's a great time to socialize a little and a time to hear a great speaker. Our speaker will be Ricky Bradshaw from First Southwest Baptist. He will be speaking on Need for revival and transformation in America.

Parkway can't reach its potential without strong Christian men willing to lead. We would love to have you join us for some good cooking, great fellowship and Rick’s bad jokes. Sam Bass will be running the kitchen for us. He could really use five or six guys to help him out around 6:30 or so.

Please email us and let us know if you will be there and if you'd like to give Sam a hand in the kitchen that morning. If you aren't into cooking, we will also need guys to setup some chairs and tables, so just come a little early to help with that.

Calling All Women!

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!
Due to a scheduling conflict the date of the upcoming Women’s Luncheon has been changed. Mark your calendars for Saturday May 8th for a luncheon featuring Christian comedienne and radio personality Susan O’Donnell. Tickets go on sale March 17th for Parkway, then to everyone else on April 1st. Questions or volunteer opportunities email us.

Outreach: Second Mile Donation Truck - Undie Sunday

Our neighbors need underwear! Packaged, new children’s underwear. In fact, we need all household and clothing donations – imagine serving God by getting rid of your extra stuff! Dig deep, celebrate generosity, clean out your closets, and bring your donations to Parkway on March 28th. Email See Kevin Johnson with questions or for more information.

Upcoming Eagle Project

God calls upon us every day. In November, I found my calling from God. I was to step up and assist the church in a major task that would prove my leadership and responsibility. I am coming to the church members now to present my Eagle Scout Project. Pastor Marty Vershel has asked me to build 2 communion rails in the Prayer Chapel that is in the Ministry Center. The price of the project is $1,000. I am asking that you find your calling and donate towards my Eagle Scout project as generously as you please. This project will benefit YOU as Parkway continues to grow as a House of Prayer. For more information, to donate and to help out, contact Andrew Throgmorton.

In Memory Of Lance Corporal Garrett Gamble

Parkway lost a hero this week. Lance Corporal Garrett Gamble gave his life defending our country while serving in Afghanistan. Please pray for Garrett’s family and friends during this difficult time. Our flag is flying at half-mast in Garrett’s memory. Funeral services for Garrett are still pending.

As you pray for Garrett’s family and friends, don’t forget to give thanks for all the men and women who defend and serve our country.

Some Thoughts and Figures on Our Giving

If you did a study of the practice of worship in the Bible, you would discover that the primary way people worshipped God was by making an offering. People did not worship just by singing hymns and songs, or reading Scripture or listening to a sermon…people worshipped by giving to God. Giving to God is a way of expressing our gratitude, devotion and honor to God.

Today we don’t build an altar and sacrifice animals or offer fruits for our offering. What we do offer is our financial gifts as well as our very lives, and these are pleasing to God. When God sees what we offer, He doesn’t see a business deal or a financial transaction. Instead He sees our expression of our love for Him.

Our giving for 2010 is behind so far this year. It is through your generosity that Parkway can continue to reach out to our community and offer ministries that change lives. Thank you for all that you give.

PLEASE EMAIL KATHY YOUR BIRTHDAY, YEAR NOT NEEDED!!