Parkside Mission

We are thankful for the individuals, families, and churches that pray regularly and give financially so that we can bring the love of Christ to those we are called to serve. We are also thankful for the talented people who create administrative systems that handle our donations and finances so that we can be efficient and that our donors have confidence in the process. Emily and Trent McEntyre, 2014. What is the admin change? Starting September 1st, 2014, we are receiving a sort of administrative upgrade that will make our ministry more efficient for us and our donors. The national mission support agency, Mission to North America, will now be receiving our donations and sending receipts to our donors. Based in Atlanta, Mission to North America (or MNA) has a great team of staff, excellent secure websites, and also offers services for special types of giving like stocks. MNA does not charge us for these services! 100% of the funds receive goes to the Parkside Mission. What do I...

What is new for Fall of 2014? Do you remember the feeling of starting a new school?  Two of our three daughters, Kathryn (our youngest)  and Samantha (our oldest) each started at new schools this year. Kathryn entered first grade at Morningside Elementary. No more elementary school for Alpha sister Samantha. She entered Inman Middle School. We are so thankful for the opportunities our children have here for education, friendship, and community. Kathryn, Samantha, and Langley on the first day of school 2014. Notice the middle schooler is still in her robe. They don't start class until 9:00 am. Emily and I have some exciting new developments this Fall as well: We have two wonderful new partners in the community: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church and Midtown Young Life. Emily has begun part time work as a specialized reading tutor.  Trent has joined the Inman Cross Walk Parent team. Just look for the neon green vest and large hand held stop sign. Trent a...

January 28, 2014, Atlanta, GA is facing an affliction that it is for which we are never prepared. Snow! So far, we've had about a half an inch, but all we need to cause widespread panic on the streets of our Southern city. And since we only experience this once in about three or four years, we really never learn how from it. Unfortunately, we can go through life similarly. Because we manage to avoid pain, when it hits we can overreact. Certainly, we forgive the overreactions of our children when they stub their toe or pinch their finger in a door. Good parents teach their children how to anticipate and how to handle pain, which invariable comes to us all. Thankfully, those who follow Jesus Christ have the benefit of a Heavenly Father who knows how to use affliction for our good.  JI Packer, now well into his eighties, provides a great explanation for how God uses affliction in our lives: “God uses chronic pain and weakness, along with other affl...