The Messenger

NEWS & NOTES

• Sunday October 24: Connect from 5:30-7:30PM in the Gym! We will have Pizza for dinner.
• Wednesday November 10: Fields of Faith at Denison High School at 6PM.
• Saturday November 13: Youth and Family night at the Cope’s House 6:30-8:30PM.

Trunk 'n Treat

Mike Hardy, Mike Morgan, Stewart Bolerjack, Jesse Sims,Shawn Landrum, Kim Pendergrass, Peggy Clark, Patrick Mullins, June Washburn, Judy Odom
 
Ongoing Needs
Larry Long,  Jim & Jane Scroggins, Corky Armstrong, Dewey Martin, Bob Corley, Sandra Aynes, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Kaile Williams (Norris), Mike Martin, Roy Galyon, Vicki Ard
 
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), Maxine Fulenchek (mother of Joe Fulenchek), Jane Bearden (sister of June Washburn)
 

TODD'S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our time of worship.  A special welcome to our guests. Please scan the QR code below and complete a communication card so we can get to know you. In addition, you can submit prayer requests or any questions you might have about Park Avenue.

This morning we will be back in the parables, this week in Matthew 18:23-35—The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. As with all the parables Jesus reveals “truth hidden in plain sight” using everyday objects and situations to teach us about the kingdom. In today’s parable he uses an experience we probably all are familiar with—debt. Did you know that the average debt of the American consumer is $92,727? That’s a lot of money, but, as we will see, the man in this story is way over his credit limit. He is hopelessly indebted to his creditor and when the loan is called due he desperately pleads for mercy and patience. We’ll see what happens and how this possibly relates to us.

Let’s align our minds and hearts as we gather to worship!

Fifth Sunday Debt Reduction - Sunday, October 31
Two Sundays ago was 10/10/21. That Sunday I couldn't help but remember another 10/10 that seemed not so long ago—10/10/10. That was the Sunday we dedicated the Family Life Center that has come to be known as “The Ark.” Over the past 11 years that building has been such a blessing as we continue to carry out our mission of the body of Christ. We often joke around the office, “What did we do without the Ark?”

To make “The Ark” a reality so many people made financial commitments, but even so we were faced with a daunting mortgage. But over the years, with your generosity, we hav

Part of the plan has always been to challenge you to give a little extra on Fifth Sundays. Next Sunday is one of those Fifth Sundays and once again we are asking you to give generously. Please prayerfully consider what you will be able to give next Sunday.