A Note from Pastor Chelsea
There's something really wonderful about having the chance to reconnect with friends.

Last night, I experienced this threefold. First, I found myself enjoying face-to-face conversation with our kiddos at Club KiX. I know I see them multiple times a week - but as I joked around with them and caught up on what was new, I found myself sincerely grateful for the opportunity to be in each other's lives.

Secondly, I stopped by my mailbox that evening and found a piece of "snail mail" from my dear friend Kindra. Kindra is a college friend who now lives in Amsterdam with her family. I loved seeing her familiar handwriting and reading a quick word from her.

Finally, I had a message waiting for me from my best friend's 10-year-old daughter on my phone when I got home, asking if we could talk. I'm grateful for modern conveniences like iPhones and FaceTime that allow me to virtually speak face-to-face with my friend's kids.

In this fast-paced world of busy schedules and constant distraction, there's something refreshing about times of connection. That's one of the reasons why our Family Ministries Team is excited to partner with Johnny Braswell and company on this year's Fish Fry.

This year, our Fish Fry is designed to be a "family reunion" of sorts for Parkgate. We want to provide our church community, young and old and everyone in between, with the chance to interact over some good food and fun lawn games.

Plan now to join us on Saturday, March 23 here at the church, out under the pavilion. We're asking for everyone to pitch-in. Community Groups are being asked to provide a handful of side dishes and desserts (leaders will receive an e-mail from Pastor Kenneth soon) . We're also asking for donations, which you can sign up to bring by clicking the button below.

Looking forward to reconnecting together!
Pastor Chelsea
THIS SUNDAY:
The Kingdom: All Things For One Thing
Matthew 4:17-22
 
News & Events
KiX Paint & Praise Party
Friday, March 1 | 6:30 p.m.
Kids age 4 through 5th grade are invited to join us in the KiX Building on Friday, March 1 for our Paint & Praise Party. We'll create cool painted canvases while listening to worship music together. This is a totally free event and kids are encouraged to bring a friend.
Annual Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, March 2 | 9 a.m.
Peace Lutheran Church (6435 Fairmont) has extended an invitation to join them for their Annual Prayer Breakfast. Come and enjoy a light breakfast and share in fellowship with other churches. Our own Pastor Jim is the guest speaker, with Pastor Kenneth leading worship. We hope to see many Parkgate faces at the event.
 
Fellowship & Game Night
Wednesday, March 6 | 6 p.m.
Join the adults in the Fellowship Hall for a time of board games and cards, fellowship and a simple meal. Please bring a snack to share.


 
IMPACT Parent Meeting
Sunday, March 10 between services
Parents are strongly encouraged to join us for a short parent meeting between services (10:20 a.m.) on Sunday, March 10 in Room 18. We'll be discussing upcoming events, including our summer trips.
 
Special Business Meeting
Sunday, March 10 after second service
The Leadership Team and Stewardship and Financial Management Team have been working to provide a long-term solution to our aging air condition units, as we discussed at our Ministry Forecast Meeting in January. We have secured an agreeable bid and are now recommending that we use the remaining borrowed, but unspent, funds from the new construction to completely replace all the aging units. We are calling a brief special business meeting on Sunday, March 10, following second service, for you to hear the details of that recommendation and offer your vote.
 
IMPACT Ministry Lock-In
Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. - Saturday, March 23 at 8 a.m.
Students in 6th - 12th grade are encouraged to bring a friend and join us for a night jam-packed full of fun, games, and excitement here at the church. Click the button below to register.
 
Missions & Outreach
Stripped Love
Our Stripped Love Ministry has an ongoing need for the following items, which are given in gift bags presented to our friends during our visits:

  • Bath & Body Works items
  • Packages of wrapped candies

Donations may be dropped off in the church office.

Interested in learning more about Stripped Love? Contact Cydni at 281-513-6581 or send her an e-mail.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
March Birthdays
1 Judy Shafe r2 Fernando Pacheco, John Votaw • 4 Jake McCoy • 5 Juan Morales • 6 Denise Smith • 7 Kenneth Spiller • 8 Joel Tellez • 9 Veronica Montalvo • 1 0 Annalise Keeney, Grace Keeney • 13 Tonia Cloninger • 14 Pam Aschenbrener, Faye Hawkins • 16 Ethan Estimbo, Rosie Hackney • 18 Carl Hicks, Sunshine Montalvo • 20 Kristin Harrington • 25 Troy Cothran, Jamie Huffar, Larry Mosley • 26 Steven Keeney • 27 Megan Smith • 29 Donovan Hyatt • 30 Jeff Chambers, Jack Wissel • 31 Ruben Mendiola
March Anniversaries
11 Mike & Kelly Browning • 15 Rey & Irene Mendiola • 18 Jon & Linda Chaddock • 20 Anthony & Amanda Johnson • 21 Larry & Dianne Gardner