IMPACT Group Christmas Outreach

On November 13, 2013 one of our IMPACT night women's groups spent their evening preparing to reach out to the women and children of Laura's Home, part of the City Mission.  The ladies put together 100 BAGS of essentials for the women and 60 BAGS of goodies for the children.  The group then took the bags to Laura's Home and hosted a party for the women and children.  They had the opportunity to talk to the party guests about Jesus and then show them His love through the gift bags and party goodies.  This is the 4th year that this group has led this wonderful outreach.

Parma Heights Table Tennis Tournament and Exhibition Match

On May 10 & 11, PHBC hosted a USTTA Sanctioned Tournament.  The event began Friday night with Ohio’s #1 & 2 ranked players in the state demonstrating various skills at this very advanced level.  They concluded by sharing their testimonies and the gospel of Jesus Christ.  The tournament began at 9am Saturday with approximately 60 participants playing in a variety of divisions based on USTTA national player ratings.  The Brubaker Growth group served a meal and snacks (with cooking help from Dan Buncher) to all players and spectators.  David Peck was the tournament director and provided all of the tables, etc.  Even Pastor Kraig got in the act and entered his first tournament since college.  It was a beautiful day of bringing people together from several states, many ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds.

Leadership Training

On March 3rd nearly 50 people involved in PHBC's Discipleship ministry met for leadership training. During the evening everyone discussed how they are ministering within Growth Groups, working on out-reach ministry and looking to God in up-reach.

An overview of "Simple Church" was given to everyone that attended. Tim Hunsicker reviewed the elements of becoming a simple church and challenged the leaders to avoid busyness in ministry. An introduction into the disciple making process that the Discipleship Ministry Team and Pastoral Staff have been developing was unveiled and presented. Our process is:

• Connect...with God in worship

• Grow...in Christ

• Serve...the world with love in Jesus Name


We completed the evening with a time of encouragement from Pastor Dan and prayed as groups for the church and community that we minister to.

We were blessed to be the Cleveland Host Church for the James MacDonald Vertical Church Tour on September 14, 2012.  PHBC was buzzing with activity as the Vertical Church Tour team and our own team of volunteers prepared to greet over 700 people who came and were challenged to focus wholeheartedly on God's Word and our relationship with HIM. 





Crossroads ABF and Operation Christmas Child

On November 13 the Crossroads ABF packed 22 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Left over items were passed on to the Widows’ Fellowship and Single Women, who added their own items to pack 18 more shoe boxes on November 19.

40 Days Of Community Outreach - Anderson Small Group

What could be a better use and more fun on a Saturday than this:  a small group having a fantastic time doing yard work, some handyman repairs, and talking with an individual who recently had surgery for cancer and just started chemotherapy.  That's what our small group was able to do on a brisk October Saturday.  The woman we helped was a co-worker of one of the people in or small group.  It was one of those days that this is what God got us up to do today!  Thank God for the opportunity to be His hands and feet!

 Jeff at the ladder, Tommy picking up the piles and Harold works the mower.

 Kristin poses with the rake.  Funny thing is she never really used it.  She was serving inside on this mission trip.

 Even Tim and Michael were able to clear the calendar to serve with our small group.

 Some morning fuel to keep us moving!  Yeah for muffins!

Well, can you believe Tommy now has a new nick name - "leaf boy"



40 Days of Community - Bednarski Small Group

Participants of our small group were at Medwish International on Saturday, sorting medical supplies. MedWish International is a non-profit organization committed to the recovery and recycling of donated medical supplies that area health care providers must discard.

Toni, Brian and Marilyn, Amy and Elizabeth

Lighthouse ABF Bike Ride

On July 11 the Lighthouse ABF went for a bike ride at the Metroparks. After about a ten mile ride, everyone stopped to enjoy the beautiful waterfalls in Berea. The day was topped off with a cook out and fellowship!

Focus Sports Camp - Volunteer Staff Make It Happen

REMEMBERING LAST YEAR...CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS YEAR!

Focus on Marriage Simulcast

On February 27, Parma Heights Baptist Church hosted an incredibly meaningful marriage building event simply called, “Focus on Marriage”. Over 30 couples from our church and the community joined thousands of couples all across the country as we celebrated God’s design for commitment. This marriage strengthening simulcast tackled Christianity’s biggest challenges—empowering you and your spouse to stay faithful, committed and encouraged in your marriage. With Focus on Marriage, we received wisdom, encouragement and knowledge from leading marriage teachers such as Gary Thomas, Kirk Cameron, Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, Francis Chan and Dr. Gary Chapman, all of whom have a passion for seeing marriages thrive – specifically yours! Great resources were available immediately to continue what was started at the simulcast. Pastor Dan led us in prayer following a nation-wide marriage recommitment ceremony.

Becoming One ABF Christmas Social

Becoming One ABF had a great time at our Christmas social, Sunday evening. Lincoln and Glenda opened up their home to host this special occasion. We enjoyed wonderful food and relaxing time with one another. The kids played together while they anxiously awaited their gifts. After the children opened their goodies, the grown-ups really had fun playing a game where each couple took turns choosing a gift, and then the next one could "steal" that gift, until every couple had a gift that they could finally open! We all listened as one of the children read Luke chapter two for all of us, he did a great job!

Explorers ABF Fall Social

The Explorers ABF celebrated the Fall season at Red Wagon Farm in Columbia Station on October 18.  The children enjoyed the corn and hay mazes while the adults enjoyed the food. All enjoyed the hay ride and a few tried to see how many pumpkins they could hold at one time. We had a great time together on a sunny, cool day!