NEWS & NOTES

Baptism

Congratulations to Purich Catteau who was baptized into Christ by his father, Todd Catteau last Sunday.  We rejoice with Purich and his family.

Sympathy’s

Our sympathy is with Calvin Henry, Darla Mullins and their family after the passing of Linda Henry on February 21st.  Services were held last Wednesday.

Our sympathy is also with Amy Sumpter after the passing of her father, Earl Lynch, on February 22. Services were held last Friday in Amarillo.  Earl was also the brother-in-law of Mary Hendrickson.

Sunday AM Class

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9AM for the Adult Bible Class called "The World Turned Upside Down. Sonshine hour is available for children of parents attending class. 

Ladies Retreat

Registration is open for our annual Ladies Retreat at the Prothro Center on Lake Texoma from April 24-26. The cost is $150 for overnight retreaters and $75 for day only retreaters. You can register at one of the tables in the hallways today or online at pacoc.net/ladies

Men’s Celebrate Recovery Step Study

PACOC is currently hosting a men’s step study on Sundays from 3-5 PM in classroom A. Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical program that helps overcome your hurts, habits, & hang-ups. For more info contact Paul Waggoner (903-821-0113) or come to the class.

Grief Share For Women

A new 13 week session of Grief Share for Women will meet on Saturdays beginning March 7 from 10:30–12:30 in Room D.  This is a recovery and support group for those grieving the death of a family member or friend. If you have any questions, contact Ashley Tharp at (903) 647-8529

Daylight Savings

Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour this coming Saturday night for daylight savings.

Grace Offering

Mark your calendar for our Grace Offering on Sunday, April 5. This is our annual contribution toward Park Avenue’s local and global outreaches. Kids, be filling up your cans for Daisy’s Little Red Wagon on Sunday, March 29.

The Big Event—Saturday, March 28

Join the City of Denison as we help residents and businesses who may need a little assistance with outdoor projects (painting fences, yard clean up, gardening, repairs, etc.) PACOC is putting a group together again this year.  Projects will all be done on March 28, 2026! Sign up today at pacoc.net/bigevent. In addition to registration, please drop by the church office to fill out the group waiver form.

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper

Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Salad Bar & Dessert. Nuggets for the kids & Fruit Cups. The meal will be prepared by Shelly Calvert and her Team. Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM. 

Family Ministry

· Casa Family Mission Trip 2026: Registration is open for the family Mission Trip to the children’s home at CASA de la Esperanza in Mexico from June 27– July 3. The cost is $375 per person. For questions, please see Tyler Cope. You can register online at pacoc.net/casa

Youth Ministry

· Sunday, March 1: Connect this Sunday from 5:00-7:30 in the gym.

· Saturday, March 14:  Guys Game Night from 6:00-9:00 PM in the Ark.

· Saturday, March 21:  Girls Night at Maddie’s house from 6:00-9:00 PM.

 

Prayer List

Nancy Strobel, Matt Hogan, Bill Douglass, Tommy Todd, Dorothy Bankston, Harold Porter, Max Williams, Howard Veasley, Bob Corley, Patrick Mullins, Kathy Reinsch, Chris Reinsch, Peggy      Porter, Elizabeth Phillips, Floyd Clark, Lisa Cobble, Jannie Bellows, , Nancy Richards, Woody Reding

Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines

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)

 

Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.

 

TODD’S TAKE

Good morning and welcome! We're so glad to be together as a church family today. If you're our guest this morning, thank you for being here—we'd love to get to know you.

We've spent several weeks exploring the greatness of God — His power as Creator, His kindness in making a world of breathtaking beauty, and His willingness to speak to us through Scripture. Each of these truths gives us the confidence, courage, and comfort we need to navigate this river called life.

But before we close this series, there is one more facet of God's character that may be the most stunning of all — His sacrificial love.

Today we'll discover that God's plan to rescue us wasn't a reaction to our failure. It was a decision made before the world began. We'll see that the God of the universe loved us enough to leave heaven, take on human flesh, and walk straight to a cross — not for people who deserved it, but for people who were in full rebellion against Him.

As the Apostle John writes: "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."

Not an example of love. The definition of it.

 

PACOC 101

· Five Sunday mornings, March 1–29 | 9:00–9:45 AM | Room C

· Learn Park Avenue's history, vision, and values

· Meet church leadership and other newcomers

· Relaxed, informal setting with time for questions

· Coffee and donuts provided

· Childcare available

· Come to one Sunday or all five — whatever works for you

 

Elvanto Account Password Reset Required

If you have an Elvanto (our church management system) account with Park Avenue, please be aware that a mandatory password reset is required for all users. The next time you log in, simply click "Forgot Password" and follow the instructions to create a new password. Please choose a unique password you haven't used before. If you need assistance with the reset process, please contact the church office at 903-465-1288.

 

 Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM in the Gym
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

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