The Messenger, August 22, 2021

NEWS & NOTES

New Member
Welcome to new member Brandon Fulcher. Brandon's address is 514 W Hull St, Denison TX 75020. 
 
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 if you would like to participate. 
 
Mary Martha Class
The Mary Martha Ladies' Class begins on August 25th 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.
 
Let’s Get Acquainted
Our guests and new members are invited to stay after service on Sunday the 29th for lunch.
 
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. Sign up next week in the Atrium.
 
Youth Ministry

  • Aug. 22: Connect Service Project: Meet up at the gym at 5:30 PM for dinner. We will leave for Turning Point (in Durant) at 6:15PM. Should return by 8:45PM.

  • Fall retreat is October 9th and 10th! Sign-ups will be online soon!

 
Welcome Back Wednesdays
Beginning September 1,  our Park Avenue Wednesday Suppers will be back at 5:15 PM in the Ark followed by community options at 6:30 PM.

We believe that community is an essential part of our growth as followers of Christ. Whatever your age or stage in life, we hope you can experience growth, fellowship, and healing through one of the communities below. 

  • Living a Contagious Life: A DMC on the Kingdom of God for Next Generation Men
    Leader Blake Smith

  • Get Out of Your Head: A DMC on Philippians for Next Generation Women
    Leader Devry Smith

  • Living a Legacy: A DMC on Finishing Well for Senior Men
    Leader Stan Thomas

  • Champion Marriage: A DMC for Building a Winning Marriage
    Leaders Lantz and Jessica Howard

  • Strong Families: A DMC for Leading Well at Home
    Leaders Barry and Jennifer Chapman

  • The Good & Beautiful God: A DMC for Women
    Leader Becky Russell

Sign up for your Disciple Making Community here.
 

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, Sue Roberts, 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.

These are trying times and it is so good to be here this morning to be reminded that God is here with us through all the highs and lows. It is so good to be reminded that God is always at work and, in particular, is working toward the day when all things will be made new.

When we go through fiery trials and the deep waters of life here’s some advice:

  • Keep close to the Lord in prayer and through his word.

  • Keep close to those who love you.

  • Keep loving one another.

  • Keep hoping in the God who moves mountains.

  • Keep seeking ways to bring God’s peace into the lives of those around us.

  • Keep the joy of heaven always alive in your heart.

It is good to be here—to worship, to commune, and to hear from God.
 
Join us  this Wednesday, August 25 at 6 PM for an end of summer cookoff!
We ask members with last names:

  • A-I to bring ice cream

  • J-R to bring individually packaged desserts

  • S-Z to bring individually packaged chips

Bring a chair if you want to sit outside. Games will be set up as well. If you can help us cleanup, please comment on your communication card.
 
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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