Deck the Halls Family Event
December 3, 5:30 PM
Join us for our annual "Deck the Halls" family event on Tuesday, December 3. We will have supper at 5:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall, and then we will break into groups, to decorate the building for Christmas. This is a fun event for the whole family!
Denison Christmas Parade
December 5, 7:00 PM
Start the holidays off in a SWEET way with the Denison Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is “Gingerbread Village,” and our preteens are designing and building a float that will show others how sweet it is to know and trust in Jesus.
KidZone Winter JAM
December 7, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This Worship Arts event for kids 3 yrs. - 6th grade includes music, games, crafts, lunch, and preparation for our annual KidZone Christmas Musical, which will be presented the next night. Child care will also be available for bed babies through 2 yrs. (Limited space.) The deadline to sign up for child care is Sunday, December 1. All others can register up to and even the day of the event. (But why wait?!) The cost is $10 per child. CLICK HERE to register.
Pacesetters 55+ Christmas POPS! Concert
December 7, 6:30 PM
All senior adults are invited to get in the holiday spirits with the Sherman Symphony Orchestra Christmas Pops Concert on Saturday, December 7, at 6:30 PM! The cost is $30 per person, which includes a ticket, snacks, and transportation. CLICK HERE to register.
KidZone Musical & Lighting the Park
December 8, 5:00 PM
Come support our KidZone and KidZone, Jr kids, as they present their musical, "A Quizzical Christmas”, at 5:00 PM, followed by our annual Lighting the Park event. We'll grab some hot chocolate and head to the park, where we'll sing a few carols and turn on the beautiful lights!
College & Young Professionals Christmas Party
December 10, 6:30 PM
Our College and Young Adults will have a Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 10, from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the Morris Home. Join us for some good food and bring a $5 gift!
Preteen Toy Giveaway
December 13, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
All 5th and 6th graders are invited to the Grand Central Station Soup Kitchen on Friday, December 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM, to serve others and bless families in need. They’ll get to help parents pick out toys for their kids and spread the love and joy of Jesus to our community.
Pacesetters 55+ Monthly Meeting
December 13, 6:00 PM
All Pacesetters 55+ adults are invited to the December Monthly Meeting on December13, at 6:00 PM. We will enjoy fellowship and a potluck dinner in the ROC, followed by the Worship Ministry's Christmas Musical, JOY!.
JOY! Christmas Musical
Friday, December 13, 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 14, 4:30 & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 4:30 PM
JOY...is that the word that describes how you feel this time of year?
Christmas is a season of wonder and excitement, but for some of us, JOY can sometimes feel like a distant memory that's been overshadowed by loss, hurt, or disappointment.
The Parkside Worship Choir and Orchestra want to help you remember the true JOY that you can experience this Christmas! Come and be reminded what a life with Jesus Christ can truly mean, and know the true peace, real hope, and lasting JOY that was made possible through a baby born in a stable.
Bethlehem Breakfast
December 15, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our preschoolers and children will learn what Christmas is all about, through Bible stories, crafts, games, and more!
Preteen Christmas Party
December 15, 12:00 - 5:30 PM
All kids in 5th and 6th grades are invited to celebrate the Christmas season at the Preteen Christmas Party! We will stay after church and eat pizza, have a silly gift exchange, go ice skating, and come back to the church and watch the adult Christmas Musical, JOY!. Parents can pick their kids up at 5:30 PM, after the musical. Kids need to bring a siffy gift, a change of clothes (in case they get wet ice skating), and $15.
Student Ministry Christmas Party
December 15, 4:00 - 8:30 PM
All 7th-12th graders are invited to the Student Ministry Christmas Party!
Bethlehem Marketplace
December 18, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of ancient Bethlehem, at our Bethlehem Marketplace. Wander from merchant to merchant, taste traditional foods, and even try your hand at some crafts – just like the people did in the past. The evening will culminate with a dramatic retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth, the greatest story ever told! This is a free event for the whole family.
Preteen Cocoa & Caroling
December 21, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
All 5th and 6th graders are invited for a night of singing, spreading Christmas cheer, and sipping on hot cocoa! We’ll visit some of our Parkside family at home or assisted living facilities and bring holiday cheer to those who could really use it this season.
Combined Family Worship Service
December 22, 10:30 AM
Celebrate our Savior's birth with us during our ONE Family Worship Service at 10:30 AM, on Sunday, December 22. We will not have Sunday School or child care.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 4:30 & 6:00 PM
Join us for this meaningful worship service, which includes a unique telling of the Christmas story, through the use of a Candlelight Nativity. It’s a beautiful time of carols and candles you and your family don’t want to miss! (This is a family worship event, so there is no child care.)
Combined Family Worship Service
December 29, 10:30 AM
Celebrate the beginning of a new year with us during our ONE Family Worship Service at 10:30 AM, on Sunday, December 29. There will be no Sunday School or child care available.
Students New Year's Eve Bash
December 31, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Ring in the New Year with Parkside’s Student Ministry! Join us, as we kick off the night by heading to Allen for an exciting Americans Hockey Game, food, and great company. Then, we’ll head back to Parkside, for games, treats, and a countdown to midnight. Drop your kids off at 4:00 PM, and pick them up at 12:00 AM. The cost is $30. CLICK HERE to register.
Pacesetters 55+ New Year's Eve Game Night
December 31, 7:00 PM
Bring finger foods, and help us ring in the new year with fun and games!