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INSIDE: • Wisdom Seekers• Striving Side by Side• Sisters-4-Sisters, May 30• Graduation Sunday, June 7• Sierra Bible Camp, June 13-20• Spanish Ladies Day, June 27

Welcome . . .If you are our guest today, please know that

you are welcome. We are here to honor Almighty God and His son, Jesus Christ. It is His desire that people of every tribe, tongue, people, and na-tion gather around HIS throne...which is greater than all others!

Would you like a short Bible Study? Ask one of our greeters for the “Discovering Christ” material. You can complete it at home in about 30 minutes. Then bring it back for a personal session to examine the message from God’s Word.

Mark Your Calendar

May 28Q Karmue leaves for Liberia

May 30 - date changeSisters 4 Sisters 1:00 p.m.

Jun 4Thursday Night Live will meet at the building on Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m. All women are invited. See Debra Winters for more information.

Jun 6Fashion Show and Luncheon at Valley View church of Christ (Stockton), 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Jun 7Graduation Sunday

Community A Cappella Hymn Sing, 5 p.m at Chico Church of Christ. Call (530) 893-8565 for information.

June 13-20Sierra Bible Camp is coming. Pick up registration forms in the lobby.

Jun 20Ladies Day at Diane Avenue in Pittsburg, 9:00 a.m.

Jun 21No evening service today (Fathers Day)

June 27Spanish Ladies Day at Parkway

Sunday Morning Adult ClassThe adult Bible class has begun a series

based on a Daily Bible Reading Plan. The goal is to read the entire Bible in a year. You can use your own Bible and the schedule provided; it covers the entire year. Pick up a schedule at the back of the auditorium. For more information, see Sam King or Chris St. James.

Spanish Ministry Ladies DayThe Spanish Ministry will be hosting a

Ladies Day in Spanish on Saturday, June 27th. It will begin with a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. If you would like to volunteer in some capacity, or come practice your Spanish, we would love to have you. There will be also be a class for the men who accompany their wives, etc. If you have a Spanish-speaking friend or neighbor, please invite them to attend. Our speaker will be Michelle Goff who also spoke at Wonder Woman. For more information, please see Myriam Hernandez-Nery.

Wisdom SeekersBlessed are those who find wisdom. Proverbs 3:13

Every spring colleges and universities hold commencement ceremonies to celebrate the success of students who have completed their studies and earned their degrees. After the students cross the stage, these graduates will enter a world that will challenge them. Just having academic knowledge won’t be good enough. The key to success in life will be in wisely applying everything they have learned.

Throughout Scripture, wisdom is celebrated as a treasure that is worth seeking. It is better than riches (Proverbs 3:13-18). Its source is God, who alone is perfectly wise (Romans 16:27). And it is found in the actions and attitude of Jesus, in whom “all the treasures of wisdom” are found (Col. 2:3). Wisdom comes from reading and applying the Scripture. We have an example of this in the way Jesus applied His knowledge when He was tempted (Luke 4:1-13). In other words, the truly wise person tries to see life from God’s point of view and chooses to live according to His wisdom.

What’s the payoff for this kind of life? Proverbs tells us that wisdom is like sweetness of honey on the tongue (Proverbs 24:13-14). “Blessed are those who find wisdom” (3:13 NIV). So seek wisdom, for it is more profitable than silver or gold! - Joe Stowell

Lord, strengthen my resolve to live by the wisdom that comes only from You. Give me the discernment to live all of life from Your point of view that I might know the blessings of a life lived wisely.

Blessing comes from seeking wisdom and living by it.

Sierra Bible Camp is ComingSierra Bible Camp is coming June 13-20. Turn in all registration forms to Margaret Houston by TODAY.Children may still enroll for $170 up to May 24. After TODAY, the fee will

go up to $250. Transportation: Parents will need to drive their children to and from camp.

We don’t have enough drivers to provide rides to all campers. If your child needs a ride, check with other parents as soon as possible to find someone who may have space.

Scholarships: Members willing to help provide a scholarship for campers, please see Cecil or Margaret for information about how you can help.

Laptop NeededIf you would like to help with the purchase of a laptop computer for Jose

Bello, the preacher we help support in Venezuela, please make your check to Parkway Church of Christ and write “Missions-Venezuela” in the memo space.It will help him in his work.

Delighting in GodA new series called “Delighting in God” starts in Sunday evening services

for about six weeks. We will take a more in-depth look at the Living God. We will discover that He is an infinite, self-existent spirit who acts in amazing ways with delightful consequences for you. Don’t miss going deeper in your understanding and joy in God. God calls us to delight in Him (Psalm 37:4) and live an abundant life in Him (John 10:10).

Sunday Morning Adult ClassesBeginning Sunday, May 31, 9:30 a.m., the men will meet upstairs in the

Young Adult classroom for a Men’s Training Class and the women will meet in the auditorium for a ladies class. The Daily Bible Reading class will move to Sunday evenings at 4:00 p.m. in place of a regular worship service. For information on the training classes, see Greg Hampton or Michael Conley; for information on the Daily Bible reading class, see Sam King or Chris St. James; and for information on the Women’s Class, see Debra Winters or Chris Brinkley.

Thank you to everyone who contributed for the preacher’s house in Somoto, Nicaragua! It is a real blessing to Antonio Granera and his work for the Lord there. Only about $150 is needed to finish construction, most all of which is being done by Antonio himself and members of the church. Thanks again!

Order of Worship Call to Worship Sam King 860 There Is a Habitation George Steinert Welcome and Announcements Mark Watkins 779 I Love You, Lord

Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving Aaron Braziel 749 The Battle Belongs to the Lord 503 In Sorrow I Wandered 851 I’ll Fly Away 854 When He Comes in Glory By and By 791 On Bended Knee Communion Offering

695 None of Self and All of Thee (song during offering)

Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:27-30 Myles Watkins

414 Anywhere With Jesus (vv 1-2)

Sermon: Striving Side by Side Keith Ward

915 Trust and Obey (vv 1-3)

Responses to the Invitation Parkway Shepherds

In Service TodayGreeters: Anika Johnson and Karami JohnsonLeading at the Table: Communion Preparation: Betty ConleyBaptistry Host: Patricia KingChildren’s Bible Hour: Shauna MannAudio/Visual: Isaiah Winters

Through the Bible in 2015Are you reading through the Bible in 2015? Here’s the schedule for this coming

week to read for discussion next Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m.Sun Galatians 1-3Mon Exodus 33-36Tues 1 Kings 1-4Wed Psalm 63-65Thurs Proverbs 1Fri Jeremiah 47-52Sat Luke 7-8

Help for Christians in NepalThe Himalayan country of Nepal has sufferred from another round of

terrible earthquakes in the past several weeks with over 5,000 lives lost. If you would like to help earthquake victims in Nepal, there are several churches and Christian organizations to which you can donate:

• Highland Park church of Christ, Earthquake Relief, PO Box 2216, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662. Contact Michael Brooks, (256) 335-7247

• Healing Hands International: www.hhi.org/blog/earthquake-nepal• Christian Relief Fund: christianrelieffund.org/disaster• White’s Ferry Road Relief: wfrchurch.org/relief/

Congratulations...to proud grandparents George and Laurie Steinert! Their new

granddaughter, Loretta Jane Steinert was born to Ben and Megan Steinert this past Wednesday, May 20. She weighs 7 lbs., 5 oz. and measures 20.5 inches. Mom and baby are both doing well.

High School and College GraduatesPlease see Margaret Houston as soon as possible for information about

Graduation Sunday scheduled for June 7th.

Sisters 4 Sisters... will meet Saturday, May 30, at 1 p.m. at the home of Patricia Hampton.

All young adult women are invited. For more information, please Patricia Hampton or Kai Brinkley.

Parkway’s Prayer ListRequesting prayer let us know the prayers were answered,

call (916) 427-7443 and leave a message or e-mail parkwaycofc@sbcglobal.netE-mail the elders: Parkway.Elders@sbcglobal.net

Prayer RequestsQ Karmue—is leaving this week on his trip to help children in Liberia. Pray for a safe and productive trip, and for his family while he is away.Gloria West—for herself and her family to stay close and obedient to the Lord.Joyce Grider—for a safe return from southern CA.Brenda Tindal—for her health.Sonny Davey—Judy’s hip surgery went well, she is out of rehab, walking around again & plans to be with us soon.James Sharp—for his health.Derrion Robinson—for himself and for his parents.Carlos and Laura Abello—that their upcoming trip to Venezuela will be safe and will serve to glorify God.Fred Crayton of the Westside Church of Christ in San Mateo. He had part of his foot amputated due to complications of diabetes. He is at Mills Estates Care Center in Burlingame.Lisa Ortiz-Brown & Ruben Brown—thanking everyone for their marriage on 5/9/15 and safe travel.Alin Patania—patience for his wife Brandy, and for their children to be returned home.The Winters Family—for Elijah’s health, and for God’s care for the whole family.Sukhwinder Pal of India—requests prayers for his family.Kerry Chandler—for her son Kyle to come to the Lord before it’s too late.Lynn Wagner—her aunt Jean Anderson passed away 4/6/15. Prayers for the family.Gloria West—her sister’s mother-in-law, Manuela, is very ill. Thanking those who helped with packing and moving.Audrey Watkins—for her eldest son Russell to find employment and for his back problem.Mindy Steinert—received an encouraging report from her doctor. Praying for complete recovery and thanking those who are praying for her healing.Brenda Clark—Pearl Smith, for her health. Andre thanking God for his employment.Ruth & Meredith King—for safe travel.Aaron Braziel—for safe travel.Alexis Evans—for safe travel to Argentina for school.Tamara—flying, for safe travel.George Williams—for his granddaughter’s friend Aleshia, safe travel to CA for Aaron and Quinn. Larry Cooley-his mother passed away 5/13/15. Prayers for the family.Pat King—for a smooth adjustment to a new medication and that the doctor find the correct dosage.Levearn Walker—for her and her family as they honor the memory of her daughter.Gloria West—has been ill, and she is also moving to a new place.Michaela Robinson—for God to remove hatred from her heart, and for her family. The King family—for their family after the passing of a niece.Carolyn Lewis—her car didn’t pass smog, for better work relations, and that God lift her spirits.Brenda Clark—for her grandson, Bobby, and cousin, Bernard, to turn their lives around.

Please Pray for these Newest ChristiansAmbrose Nmah 03/31/15

K’Mischa Ramirez 02/22/15Savanna Karmue 02/22/15

George Chandler 01/25/15Nathan Evans 01/14/15Joel Ramirez 12/31/14

Contribution from Last WeekEnglish ..........................................$4164EFT (On-line Giving) .....................$1013Spanish...........................................$541Missions..........................................$432Total for Week ...............................$6150Target for Week ............................$6922Average for 2014 ..........................$7424Attendance Last Week:English ............................................. 291Spanish AM ........................................ 45Lao........................................................ 7 Total AM Worship .............................. 343Sunday PM ......................................... 70Wednesday ....................................... 139

Schedule of ServicesSundayBible Study .............................. 9:30 a.m.Worship ................................. 10:45 a.m.Evenings .................................. 4:00 p.m.

WednesdayBible Study .............................. 7:00 p.m.

En Españoldomingoestudio bíblico.......................... 9:30 a.m.culto de adoración ................. 10:45 a.m.miércolesestudio bíblico.......................... 7:00 p.m.

LaoSunday Worship .............. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Elders:Carlos Abello Chris BrinkleyJohn King Sam King George Steinert Stanley WintersParkway.Elders@sbcglobal.net

Elders’OfficeHoursbyAppointmentTuesdays 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Deacons:Mike Conley: WorshipDaryl Evans: BenevolenceCecil Houston: Youth and EducationArchie Morish: MaintenanceKeith Ward: New Converts

Stanley Winters, MinisterChris Brinkley, Assoc. MinisterKeith Ward, Assoc. MinisterCarlos Abello, Assoc. Minister

Counseling By Appointment Call Dr. Harry Washington (Woodland area) at (916) 628-5473.

Parkway’s Missions:Antonio Granera -- Somoto, NicaraguaWilfredo Gutierrez -- Esteli, NicaraguaSidar Perez -- Las Brisas, NicaraguaJosé Bello - Caracas, VenezuelaPaul Siviengkham, Lao Ministry at ParkwayBob Brown - Latin American Mission BaseWorldwide Spanish Literature MinistryCity of Children (Ensenada, Mexico)

Bible CryptoQuoteHere’s a quote from the Holy Bible

made into a CryptoQuote. Can you solve it? Hint: K = T

jx lhc mvvd jk ijdv mjifvp

qye mvqpto xhp jk qm xhp

ojeevy kpvqmcpvm, kovy

lhc ajii cyevpmkqye kov

xvqp hx kov ihpe qye xjye

kov dyhaivezv hx zhe.

Answer to Last Week’s Cryptoquote:

if you want to be a friend

of the world, you make

yourself an enemy of God

james 4:4 nlt