Thank You Summer Serve Volunteers
A huge thank you to everyone who has been serving this summer! Whether you welcomed people, invested in kids and students, helped with setup and teardown, served behind the scenes, or cared for our church family in countless other ways, your faithful service is so appreciated.
As we look toward the fall, we’d love to welcome new volunteers to serve alongside us. If you’ve been looking for a place to get connected and serve, this fall is a great time to jump in! Opportunities are available in Family Ministry, Connections, Operations, Media, Hospitality, and more. Click hereto learn more and sign up.
Financial Update
We’re grateful to share that through the first half of the year, our giving and expenses are both right on budget! Thank you for your faithful generosity!
As is typical, giving tends to slow during the summer months, and we’ve seen that begin over the past few weeks. Because we operate on a zero-cash-budget basis, seasonal dips in giving can have an immediate impact on our monthly cash flow.
If you’re already a recurring giver, thank you for your consistent support. It makes a tremendous difference. If you’re not currently giving on a recurring basis and are able to make a gift this summer, we would be deeply grateful. Your generosity helps us continue the ministry God has entrusted to us. Click here to give.
Story Formed
This past Sunday we kicked off our summer Story Formed series. We would love for you to be a part of this too! Every follower of Jesus has a story of God’s faithfulness. As part of our Story Formed series, we invite you to take time to write your story, share it with someone in your community, and consider submitting it so it can encourage others in our church family.
Not sure where to begin? Use the themes of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration to reflect on how God has been at work in your life.
We also encourage you to read the stories of others. You may be surprised by how God uses their experiences to strengthen your own faith. Click here to learn more, submit your story, and read stories from our community.
Connect
Community at The ParkAt The Park, the community doesn’t stop on Sundays; connection continues as we share life together throughout the week. Our communities gather in living rooms, around tables, and on back porches to grow in their faith and follow Jesus side by side. Whether it’s a Bible study, book club, movie night, or something uniquely you, every group carries the same heart: discipleship in everyday life.
There’s a place for you here. Explore current groups and what’s new at theparksa.org/groups. And if you’re considering starting a group of your own, we’d love to help you think through what that could look like, you can reach out to Nancy Gaines at nancy@theparksa.org.
The Park Mom’s Club
A simple way has been created for moms at The Park to connect and support one another in this season of motherhood. By filling out this Google Form you will be included in a shared directory of moms who are open to things such as babysitting swaps, playdates, and meeting practical needs. Feel free to pass the link along to your community group or other moms at The Park. For questions you can contacat Kelsey Cody at kelsey.cody2015@gmail.com.
Spiritual Formation Resources
Small Group Discussion Questions
Looking for a simple way to stay connected to Scripture throughout the week? Each week, we post discussion questions that align with Sunday’s sermon to help you continue engaging God’s Word beyond Sunday morning. These questions are designed to be used with your family, your small group, or on your own as a rhythm of weekly Scripture reflection.
Whether you’re around a dinner table, in a living room, or opening your Bible on a quiet morning, this is an easy way to keep the conversation going and let the sermon shape your week.
You can find the weekly questions by clicking here.
Worship at The Park
Worship through music is an integral part of our practices at The Park. Whether you leave our services wanting to know “What was that song?” or want to come prepared or need a way to sit in the presence of the Lord during your week, here is a playlist of the songs we’re currently worshiping with at The Park.
Follow The Park’s Worship Playlist on Spotify
Follow The Park’s Worship Playlist on Apple.
Mental Health Advising and Wellness
We aim to support our congregation and community through companionship, guidance to relevant services, mental health education, a vetted referral list, and, when needed, help with crisis care costs. The goal is to offer love and presence during mental health needs, crises, or ongoing care. Contact us for mental health resources