Hello church family!
As we start another school year none of us would have imagined the course of events of the last 6 months. Like me, you’ve likely experienced a roller coaster of emotions. As a husband, father, and pastor I have found myself grateful and joyful at times but also frustrated and discouraged. I believe our opportunity to encourage the people around us is one of the greatest practices we can engage in right now. Not only does it minister to others, but also can act as a balm to our own souls. In his second letter to the Corinthian church, Paul found himself discouraged and downcast when he wrote, “But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus” (2 Corinthians 7:6). From these words, I’d like to encourage you to build a ministry of encouragement. Paul highlights an aspect of God’s nature by reminding us that the Lord is a comforter of the downcast. God comes alongside and sits with the brokenhearted. We, therefore, reflect the heart and character of God when we make a purposed effort to come alongside those around us who are downcast, discouraged, and depressed.We all need encouragement today. We all can be an encouragement today. May we live into our calling and the character of God by comforting our friends, neighbors, and family members
~Chris Nikkel
MacTerrace Parish Pastor
Sunday’s Family Ministry Lesson
Families, for our Kids’ Sermon this Sunday, you will need play-dough and/or items from your home to build a cave! Click here to show your kids some items to make with their play-dough to help retell our Bible story.
Church Lobby Sunday Mornings
We are loving chatting with you all on Sunday morning! If you haven’t checked out The Park Church Lobby yet, you can still join in on Sunday mornings starting at 9:15am until 9:55am. Pop in just to say hello or stay the whole time! We’d love to “see” you all there! Afterwards, join us online for our church streaming service at 10am. Can’t wait to see you this Sunday! Click here to join the ZOOM call Sunday.
Wednesday Night Worship & Prayer
Join us Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM on Facebook Live or YouTube Live for a time of worship and prayer. We look forward to interacting in real time as we re-center our hearts on what God is doing.
Church Chats
Join us every Thursday morning on Facebook Live at 10am for Church Chat. We will have some pastors from our church community gather to discuss topics and questions sent to us from you, our church family. To submit questions, email questions@theparksa.org.
Covid-19 Needs and Assistance
The Park is still gathering the needs of our community. We have created a way for you to request assistance. If you have a need you can click here.
If you are able to offer assistance to others you can click here.
Stay in Contact
If we can pray for you, please contact your parish pastor directly or send us an email at prayer@theparksa.org.
If you are experiencing any hardships during this time, we want to be there to support you. If you have questions or needs we can help with, email us at info@theparksa.org