The Messenger, August 29, 2021

NEWS & NOTES

Let’s Get Acquainted
Our guests and new members, along with our elders and staff, are invited to stay after service on Sunday the 29th for lunch in the ARK.
 
Welcome Back Wednesdays
Beginning on September 1, our Park Avenue Wednesday Suppers (PAWS) will be back in the Ark at 5:15 followed at 6:30 PM by several community options. Check out all the options for DMCs on the app or on the website here.
 
Ladies Day
Ladies, make plans to join us for a day of joy-filled fellowship, teaching, worship, and laughter on Saturday, September 11.  You can register online at pacoc.net/joy. Tickets are $10 per person.
 
Mary Martha Class
The Mary Martha Ladies' Class has resumed and will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 10:00 in the atrium. Judith Nevil will lead the class in a study on the Gospel of Luke. This class is a learning (Mary) and a serving (Martha) class for all ages.  If you haven’t experienced this great class, please consider this your personal invitation.  We would love to see you there.
 
Singles Banquet
All of our singles, college age and above, are invited to a Singles Fiesta on September 25, from 5-7 PM in the ARK. Food and entertainment will be provided! Sign up today in the Atrium after worship.
 
Congratulations
We rejoice with Blakely Griffith in her baptism last Sunday. Blakely is the daughter of Erin and Christopher Griffith and granddaughter of Dawson and Dana Stafford.
 
Golf Tournament
There is a Park Avenue golf tournament on September the 25th starting at 8:45 AM at Stone Creek in Sherman. The cost is $44 per player. Please contact Todd or Blake if you would like to participate. 
 
Youth Ministry

  • Aug. 29: Connect from 5:30-7:30 pm! Our Connect groups kickoff. We will have dinner, games, worship, lesson, and groups.
  • September 25: Park Avenue Youth will be serving at the Singles Banquet from 5-7 PM. There will be a sign up soon to serve.
  • October 9-10: Fall Retreat at Mt. Lebanon Christian Camp in Cedar Hill, TX. Make plans to join us!
 

PRAYER LIST

Jesse Sims, Roy Galyon, Shawn Landrum, Terry Waggoner, Mike Hardy, Mike Morgan, Kim Pendergrass, Peggy Clark
 
Ongoing Needs
Neal Odom, Larry Long, Garland Nevil, Jim & Jane Scroggins, Corky Armstrong, Dewey Martin, Bob Corley, Sandra Aynes, Lisa Cobble, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Sandra Thomas, Gene Stogner, James Hawk, Nancy Richards, Kaile Williams (Norris)
 
Homebound
Ray & Marsha Jones, Chris Keene, JD Huffman
 
Expectant Mothers
Alissa Cope, Breanna Menifee, Abigail Brooks
 
Missions
Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia)
 
Friends of Park Avenue
Jason Morgan (son of Mike & Patti Morgan), Rebekah Taylor (great niece of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, Director of orphanage in Mexico), Kathy Hill (friend of Chris & Candsis Slaughter), Mike Lauffer (friend of Sue Lain Harrington), Woody Crump and John Lyons (brothers of Janet Gott & Peggy Porter), Wanda Evans, Patsy Russel (aunts of Candsis Slaughter), Lois Thomas (mother of Candsis Slaughter), Reba & Jack Sims (sister and brother-in-law of Betty Clark), Henry Williford (relative of Mike & Marsha Foltermann)


TODD'S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our special time of worship.  This morning in our sermon time we will take a look at a familiar passage—Ephesians 6:10-20, the Armor of God. Many of us are acquainted with Paul’s military metaphor of the Christian life, but we always need to be reminded that we are in a battle and we have a formidable foe. But thankfully our ally is stronger. Whatever spiritual battles you face today be reminded that God is greater and provides for us just what we need to overcome.

Today is a fifth Sunday and as we have done now for many years we will apply today’s offering to our debt on the Family Life Center, aka The Ark. So please, according to your ability,  add some to your regular contribution so we can accelerate the payoff of the Ark. Thanks so much for your continued generosity.

Wednesday’s are back! Join us for PAWS at 5:15 and our many community options at 6:30. Sign up for a community online or fill out  a registration form found on the table in the Atrium.

So glad you’re here!

Gospel Challenge

Next Sunday we will begin a new Sunday AM adult Bible class called the Gospel Challenge. We will spend the next year diving into the gospels. Using Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John we will take a chronological look at the life and ministry of Jesus.

Even if you are not able to attend class we encourage you to consider reading along as part of your daily time in the Word. Weekly readings will be posted on the church app and website for you to keep pace.

Spend the next 12 months with Jesus!

Back to Church Sunday

Remember to keep Sunday, September 19 on you calendars as we call Denison back to church. Check out all the details at
DenisonComeback.com

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