Life of the Church
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023
Announcements
Second Sunday Meal
SUN, MAR 12 | after the 11:00 AM service | Fellowship Hall
This month, since LDI is taking place after the 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM services, our Second Sunday Meal will only be served after the 11:00 AM service (lunch). Please join us in the Fellowship Hall!
2023 Missions Budget Update
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Short- Term Missions Information Meetings
THU, MAR 9 and WED, MAR 22 | 7:30-8:30 PM | Zoom
Come learn more about this year’s short-term missions opportunities and how you can be involved. All are welcome to attend, with no commitment required.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
2023 Short-Term Mission Opportunities
Sending out Short-Term Mission (STM) teams is one of the strategies Park Street Church uses to address our Global Missions Priorities. STM’s keep us connected with the world and support the ongoing work of our missionaries and partners across the globe. As we serve shoulder-to-shoulder, we deepen our commitment to the mission of God here and to the ends of the earth. Information about this year’s opportunities and application instructions can be found in the Welcome Center and at parkstreet.org/missions. Application deadlines are MAR 31 for summer STMs and JUN 1 for fall STMs.
SOUTH ASIA | JUL 10-21 | Evangelism Project (Virtual)
MIDDLE EAST | JUL 13-22 | Outreach & Sports Ministry
JAPAN | JUL 21-31 | Children’s VBS Ministry
LEWISTON, ME | JUL 30-AUG 4 | Ministry to Immigrant Community
CENTRAL ASIA | JUL or AUG (DATES TBD) | Outreach to Young Adults
BOSTON | AUG 13-20 | City Prayer Walk
REVERE BEACH, MA | AUG 14-19 | Reach the Beach Evangelism Project
SOUTH AFRICA | AUG 16-30 | Prison & Restorative Justice Ministry
BOSTON | 6 weeks, SEP-OCT | Home Ministry Experiential Learning Program
MIDDLE EAST | OCT (DATES TBD) | ESL for Medical Professionals
KENYA | NOV 22-29 | Children’s Ministry for Missionary Conference
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Youth Spring Retreat
FRI, JUN 2–SUN, JUN 4 | Oceanwood Camp & Conference Center, Ocean Park, ME
Pack your bathing suit and sunscreen this year as we will gather at a camp right on the coast! Join us as we connect with one another and with Jesus while enjoying the beauty of his creation, and a field trip to a local homemade ice cream spot. This retreat is for grades 7–12. Cost is $150 per registrant. Bring an extra $10 for ice cream in town. Transportation will be provided by bus. Registration closes SUN, MAY 21.
Choral Concert
SAT, MAR 11 | 1:00 PM | Park Street Church Sanctuary
Gordon College choirs will hold a free concert at Park Street Church on
SAT, MAR 11 at 1:00 PM. Come refresh your mind and spirit through music!
Holy Week & Easter Services
SUN, APR 2 | 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, & 4:00 PM | Palm Sunday Services
WED, APR 5 | 12:15 PM | Midweek Lenten Service
THU, APR 6 | 7:30 PM | Maundy Thursday Communion Service
FRI, APR 7 | 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM | Good Friday Services
SUN, APR 9 | 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM | Easter Day Services
✢ Music by choir & orchestra at the 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Easter services
✢ Music by Sunday Night band, strings and brass at the 4:00 PM Easter service
* Childcare for ages 0-4 is available for the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Registration is required. Register for childcare here.
* Childcare is available for ages 0-2 during all Easter Day services. Registration is not required.
SUN, APR 2 | 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, & 4:00 PM | Palm Sunday Services
WED, APR 5 | 12:15 PM | Midweek Lenten Service
THU, APR 6 | 7:30 PM | Maundy Thursday Communion Service
FRI, APR 7 | 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM | Good Friday Services
SUN, APR 9 | 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM | Easter Day Services
✢ Music by choir & orchestra at the 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Easter services
✢ Music by Sunday Night band, strings and brass at the 4:00 PM Easter service
* Childcare for ages 0-4 is available for the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Registration is required. Register for childcare here.
* Childcare is available for ages 0-2 during all Easter Day services. Registration is not required.
Holy Week & Easter: We Need Nursery and Hospitality Volunteers
Would you be willing to serve our littlest congregants or help with hospitality before and after services during Holy Week and Easter? If so, please sign up below.
Easter Memorial Flowers
On Easter Sunday, many congregants take the opportunity to donate sanctuary flowers in memory of a loved one who has passed away. If this is something you would like to do, we invite you to visit parkstreet.org/easterflowers where you will find payment and ordering details. The order deadline is SUN, APR 2.
Midday Lenten Service
WEDNESDAYS in LENT | 12:15 PM | Park Street Church Sanctuary
Consider spending your lunch break with us this Lent as we gather for a 30-minute service of prayer, reflection on scripture, and hymns. If you can’t join in person, the services will be streamed at parkstreet.org/live.
City Engagement Lenten Prayer
THURSDAYS, Beginning MAR 2 | 12:00-12:30 PM | Zoom
Give thanks and pray for Park Street’s City Engagement ministries (Home and New Neighbors); for the future of Park Street’s City Engagement; for ministry leaders and volunteers; and for our church community to be the presence of Jesus in the city.
Use this link to join us via Zoom.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
Pioneers Missions Internship in Arts & Media
MAY 24–JUL 28, 2023 | Southeast Asia
Ready for an opportunity that could change your life forever? How can the Church leverage mobile app development and creative media to advance the gospel among the unreached? Seeking professionals in the area of music, video, and graphic design looking to merge creative skills with the Great Commission. Click here to learn more. Please be prepared to submit a portfolio or examples of work. Please apply ASAP!
For questions and to apply, contact Andrea Zvara, Director of Global Outreach, at [email protected].
All-Church Prayer Monthly Schedule
FRI, MAR 3 | 7:30—9:00 PM | Park Street Church Sanctuary
The All-Church “prayer tour” continues on the first Fridays of the month, where we call upon God for his power, guidance, and blessing upon one major area of the church. In March, we will pray for community: the Woman’s Benevolent Society; the Women’s Ministry Small Groups; and Regional Fellowships. Please join us!
Other All-Church Prayer Dates this Month
SAT, MAR 11 | 8:30-9:30 AM | Virtual Only (via Zoom)
FRI, MAR 17 | 7:30-9:00 PM | In Person (5th Floor Sky Room)
SAT, MAR 25 | 8:30-9:30 AM | Virtual Only (via Zoom)
Details about these and other events can be found on the events page!