The Messenger
NEWS & NOTES
Our sympathy is with Pat Emery after the passing of her mother last Wednesday, September 1.
Thank You’s
Thank you to everyone who sent cards, called and prayed for Roy. He is doing well after surgery but will require more treatments. Thank you for the pretty pillow also. In Christian love, Roy & Mary Galyon
Thank you for the expression of sympathy you showed our family with the loss of Gary’s mom. Thank you for the beautiful ivy, the cards and calls. In Christian love, Gary & Shelly Calvert & Family
Welcome Back Wednesdays
Our Park Avenue Wednesday Suppers (PAWS) are 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 at pacoc.net/groups.
Mary Martha Class
During the month of September, the Mary Martha class that meets on Wednesday mornings, are collecting paper towels, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent for Grayson County Shelter.
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.
Ladies Day
Ladies, make plans to join us for a day of joy-filled fellowship, teaching, worship, and laughter this Saturday, September 11. You can register online at pacoc.net/joy. Tickets are $10 per person.
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 or sign up on the app.
Youth Ministry
- September 5: Park Avenue Youth will meet from 5:30-7:30pm in the Gym for Connect!
- September 25: Park Avenue Youth will be helping to serve at the Singles Banquet.
- October 9-10: Park Avenue Youth Fall Retreat! Sign-ups are online! Cost is $35
- October 17: Front Porch Parenting Workshop for all Parents! More details to come!
Jesse Sims, Roy Galyon, Shawn Landrum, Terry Waggoner, Mike Hardy, Mike Morgan, Kim Pendergrass, Peggy Clark, Brenda Chapman
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), Maxine Fulenchek (mother of Joe Fulenchek)
TODD'S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our special time of worship. This morning in our sermon time we will be looking at a brief passage from Titus 3 where Paul gives the believers there some guidance on how to interact with rulers and authorities. Titus was a minister on the island of Crete, left there by Paul to build up and establish the young church. Apparently at least some of their behavior was not becoming of a disciple, so Paul reminds them that part of our discipleship involves submission to authority. We see and hear lots of comments and critiques of those in political power—I wonder what advice Paul would give to us today? I suspect the same he gave to the Christians in Crete.
God is working through us here at PACOC. We are a growing, sharing, feeding, praying, worshipping, planting, inviting, giving, fellowshipping, learning group of people. Glad to be part of this body where each part is doing their work to build up and mature this church. God is counting on us to carry out the redeeming work of His Son! Keep up the good work!
Gospel Challenge
This morning 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!
pacoc.net/gospel-challenge
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
Worship - 10:00 AM
Children Dismissed to Bible Classes at - 10:45-11:30AM
2 & 3 Year Olds—Nursery Area
Pre K-6th Grade—Family Life Center
Youth Group Activities - 5:30-7:30PM
Discipleship Making Communities (DMC’s)
Meet at various times and locations. Contact Lantz Howard for more information, or sign up at pacoc.net/groups
3000 S. Park Avenue,
Denison, TX 75020
903-465-1288
office@parkavenuechurch.com
www.parkavenuechurch.com