NEWS & NOTES
Sympathy’s
Our sympathy is with the family of Betty Clark after her passing on April 28. A memorial service will be held here at Park Avenue on Friday, May 15 at 11:00 AM.
Our sympathy also goes out to Jeff Thompson after the passing of his mother, Vicki Thompson on April 27. A memorial service was held yesterday at Fisher Funeral Home.
Our condolences are also with Andrew Cassady after the passing of his father, Ron Cassady, on April 26. A private service is being held for the family with a public event to be held at a later date.
Senior Sunday
Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors! Everyone is invited to join us today for a banquet to honor our high school seniors after worship services in the Ark. We have baskets for each senior in the atrium for cards and gifts.
National Day of Prayer
The Denison Ministerial Alliance invites you to National Day of Prayer Lunch at 12:00 PM this Thursday, May 7 at Parkside Baptist Church. All are welcome!
Christian Theater Workshop
Register now at pacoc.net/ctw for CTW camp that will run from July 13-17. Registration is open to students who have completed kindergarten through graduating seniors.
New Wednesday DMCs
This Wednesday a new DMC will start in Room B working through CS Lewis’s classic work, Mere Christianity. On May 13, a DMC will begin in the High School Room studying through the Gospel of Mark. All are welcome!
Sonshine Hour
We are looking for 4 to 6 volunteers (can be a couple) for Sonshine Hour during Bible class time on Sunday mornings. We need people who can teach 4 year olds through sixth grade and also folks that can assist with students to ensure they remain engaged. Lessons will be provided. Contact Becky Russell or Gary Calvert if you can help or for more details.
Mother’s Day
Join us next Sunday, May 10 for Mother’s Day. We will have a photo booth in the atrium for pictures and a special gift for our moms. Women who are present that day, are welcome to pick up a Mother's Day gift in the Atrium before or after worship. Come early as gifts are limited!
Family Ministry
· Casa Family Mission Trip: June 27–July 3. The cost is $375 per person. Register now at pacoc.net/casa asspots are limited. For more details please see Tyler Cope.
Youth Ministry
· Sunday, May 3: No Connect tonight due to Senior Sunday.
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having Chicken Casserole, Veggies, Salad Bar, & Dessert, Vegetarian Option. Chicken Nuggets for the Kids. The meal will be prepared by Shelly Calvert & Her Team. Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.
Prayer List
Brandon Powell, Floyd & Peggy Clark, Jane Smith-Williams, Matt Hogan, Bill Douglass, Tommy Todd, Harold & Peggy Porter, Max Williams, Howard Veasley, Bob Corley, Patrick Mullins, Elizabeth Phillips, Lisa Cobble, Jannie Bellows, Woody Reding, Kristi Porter-Francis
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines, Margie Lowing, Nancy Richard
Expectant Mothers—Allie Dollar
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Rio Branco (Brazil)
Friends of Park Avenue—Rebekah Taylor, (great niece of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp), Melanie Hill (sister-in-law of David & Christine Kirkbride), Steven Schroeder (Nephew of TJ Atnip), Chris Mahaffey (son of Scott & Joyce Mahaffey), Dale Dreher (brother of Carri Wingard)
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM in the Worship Center
9AM Sonshine Hour for kids 4 years old to 6th grade in ARK. Under 4 yrs old in the nursery of main building for parents attending Bible Class
Worship
10:00 AM
Children Dismissed to Bible Classes at
10:45-11:30AM
0 - 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