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GOOD TIDINGS

The Weekly Newsletter for Park Road Baptist Church

May 17, 2023

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My hope is that everyone can use this time of “different” in some very specific ways. Allow me to make a few suggestions:

1) Plan something out of the ordinary. Not necessarily extravagant, but something to look forward to – something different – perhaps something you’ve never done before. So often, it’s the little things, so this out of the ordinary plan doesn’t have to cost a ton of money or take much time. Maybe even the more simple, the better. Embrace the idea of it’s summertime and the livin’ is . . . out of the ordinary.

2) Do something that brings you rest. True rest. Keep in mind that for some people true rest happens when one is active. If naps are your thing, then go for it. No guilt. If reading is your thing, head to the library to find a good book. If crafting or walking brings restoration to your body, then use the different time of summer to indulge. Embrace the idea of it’s summertime and the livin’ is . . . restful.

3) Make church community a part of your summer routine. Commit to yourself now: “If I’m in town, I’m going to show up to be a part of the church family known as Park Road Baptist.” Beginning June 11, we will have worship only on Sundays at 11a. Multiple opportunities are planned for Sunday Meet and Greets after worship and Thursday Meet and Greets in our backyard and First Wednesday meals together. So many chances to be together and get to know one another better. Embrace the ideas of it’s summertime and the livin’ is . . . church community.

I’ve told you before about “There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be the Church.” I’ve had this in front of me for many years. The ink has faded, but the message is still just as bold. And true. So as summer comes barreling towards us, I’ll refer you to my three suggestions and the summer calendar found below in the newsletter.

If you should so choose to try my suggestions, I’d love to hear an end-of-the-summer report about your out of the ordinary experiences and your restful moments and your encounters with the Holy all along the way both at church and in all of the places you find yourself.

Grace and Peace,

-Amy

Sunday-Only Choir: This Sunday!

Each third-Sunday of the month we are offering an opportunity for you to sing with the choir, even if you cannot attend a Wednesday night rehearsal. Bob Pritchard prepares anthems that you can learn with one rehearsal at 9:30a, and then sing during the 11a worship service. All. Are. Welcome! Please join Bob and our regular choir members in the choir room at 9:30a this Sunday morning. (The choir room is in the front, right corner of the sanctuary building; enter through the door to the right of the stage/choir loft.)

Twice Blessed

We have not had a Parent/Child Dedication ceremony in worship since before the pandemic, so it was perfect to re-start that wonderful tradition with both daughters born to Julie and Tyler Crosby during the pandemic. Hayes Elizabeth is three years old, and Reese Caroline was born this year. How wonderful to have this family with us, and to introduce these two beautiful girls to their church family! Thanks to Tyler and Julie for breaking the ice and getting us back into this beautiful tradition – and just in time, with several little ones on the way this summer!

Sunday Worship

May 14, 2023

Fun Food Friday... Let's East

Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in Belmont was a wonderful, most-recent stop on our tour of all-the-great-places-to-eat-in-Charlotte! If you missed it, mark your calendars now for Friday, June 2. We’ll enjoy the atmosphere and some tasty Tex-Mex cuisine at SouthBound Restaurant (www.eatsouthbound.com). Meet us in the church parking lot at 11:30a to carpool or join us at 11:45a at 2433 South Boulevard – but, either way, please let us know you are coming (becka@parkroadbaptist.org or 704-523-5717).

Backyard Meet and Greet - Three Times is the Charm

We have loved having our church family in our yard; these parties started during the pandemic when we could not comfortably gather inside. They’ve been so much fun we’re not willing to give them up! This summer we’re hosting three backyard parties, and we would love to have you. On June 15, July 20, and August 10 (6p – until…) the yard, the pool, the hot tub, the cabana, and the patio will all be open and ready for you. You know the drill: if you want something to eat and drink, please bring it! If you have camping chairs bring those as well. We’ll provide the space and the chance to gather. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Just join us. We’re looking forward to it. – Amy & Russ

First Wednesdays Will Continue Through the Summer

We have been enjoying a chance to meet for Fellowship Supper and a brief Vespers worship service on the first Wednesday of each month. That schedule will continue: June 7, July 5, August 2 (5:30p dinner, 6p vespers). Take advantage of this opportunity to get to know some of your church members better. It’s a good meal and a wonderful midweek break. Please call the church office (704-523-5717) to sign up by Tuesday at noon, the week of the program. You may also sign up in Helt Hall on Sunday mornings.

Connection Groups: Taking the Summer Off

Unless your group leaders says otherwise, our Connection Groups will take a break for the summer. We’re so grateful for what they do to keep us together, so let us thank those leaders: Beverly Doyle: Lydia Fidelis/Dorcas, Missy Solomon: Babylons, George and Ann Miles: Abundant Grace, Marinn Esch, Beth Mintich, Peggy McIntyre and Brian Smyth: Prelude. In the fall, we will resume the Sunday morning meetings of these groups and want to re-gather the Genesis (30 somethings) and Young Adult (20 somethings) groups. We will be looking for new leaders for these groups. Would you be interested? Know someone to recommend? It’s great to be connected! (See summer schedule below for dates)

Last Book-A-Palooza of the School Year

Park Road will be sponsoring the last Book-A-Palooza event of the school year on June 7 and 8. The students at Marie G Davis K-8 School will be able to select 5 books from our inventory to keep for themselves. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, June 6 through Thursday June 9 to unpack books and assist students. Somedays will require packing, unpacking, and transporting the books. Please sign up to help here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4caaae2daafe3-bookapalooza7#/

CDC Muffins for Mom

CDC had brought back one of their favorite events muffins with MOMs on May 12 at 9a. Muffins with Moms gives parents an opportunity to meet each other and build a classroom community. We also use this event to celebrate the wonderful women in for children’s lives.

Friends at Home

Please check in on each other via phone,

email, text, Zoom, or letters.

Thank you.

We list an individual each week that we call our “Friends at Home” with their contact information.

Drop a card or give a call to check-in. Even if you do not know someone personally, a contact from someone from their church is always an encouragement.