The Messenger, March 26, 2023

NEWS & NOTES

Thank You
I just want to say thank you for all the prayers for me and my family after the death of my sister, who is celebrating in heaven, my mother breaking her arm, and being in a wreck with my brother. I have had so many cards, texts, and calls, all sent with love, and I felt them all! God is good all the time. In Christian love, Cathy Scott
 
Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Pam Long and her family after the passing of Larry Long on Saturday, March 18.  Services were held last Wednesday.
 
Thanks
A very sincere thanks to all who contributed to the ceremony Sunday morning for we three couples. We all agreed that everything about Sunday went very well, starting with honoring our three families, to the installation of Justin and Leslie, plus the reaffirmation of the current Shepherds. Park Avenue has always been a special and unique congregation...primarily because of the Lord's obvious leading and bestowing of peace, but also in very large part because of the people and the unity we all pursue and enjoy. It was those same folks who so dearly honored us for our service...and for whom we have always been honored to serve, including those who have moved away or have already received their reward. The blessings we three have all received from God and the congregation are innumerable.
 
Again, we say thanks for the idea and planning for this past Sunday morning, especially to Sue Lain and Joan.
May God continue to abundantly bless us all.
 
- Billy, Kevin, and David
 
Baby Shower
A baby shower for Annabelle Levacy will be held TODAY from 1:30-3:00 at the home of Naomi Detro, 2001 Deer Run, Denison, TX. Annabelle is registered at Target, Amazon, & Pottery Barn Kids.

Ladies Retreat
Our ladies will gather together for their annual retreat on April 21-23rd this year! Becky Brooks will be our speaker, on the theme of "Glory Just Around the Corner”. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 5 to allow us time to plan accordingly for the event. Register now to guarantee your spot!
 http://pacoc.net/groups


New DMC
Are you ready to grow in your faith and have meaningful spiritual friendships? Join a new Disciple Making Community that will be hosted by Les & Kathy Hitchcock starting April 16th. You can join the group on the church app or at pacoc.net/groups
 
Wedding Shower
Join us for a wedding shower honoring Kaydee Keene and Nathan Hackworth next Sunday, April 2, from 1:30-3:00 PM in the atrium. Kaydee and Nathan are registered at Amazon and Walmart.
 
Pickleball
A group of young at heart women have recently started playing Pickleball on Monday mornings from 10:00-12:00 in the Ark. Call Kelly Howerton, 903-744-8678 for more information or just come join us.
 
Youth Ministry

    • March 26th: Connect from 5:30-7:30pm! Dinner will be provided: Breakfast! 
    • April 1st: Guy’s Night and Girl’s Night! More details to come! 
    • May 7th: Senior Sunday! Parents of Seniors be on the look out for an email from Tyler about Senior Sunday needs. 

Summer Camps: Registration forms for camps and mission trip are online at pacoc.net/youth

Summer Missions
This summer we have two opportunities for you to participate in mission trips—one to Casa de la Esperanza in Mexico and another to Togo, West Africa. Spaces are limited, so contact the church office soon for information. Some of the expense for these trips is offset by our Grace Offering. Additional financial assistance is available. These trips are great ways to spread the good news, serve others, and connect with PACOC members.
 
TODD'S TAKE

Good morning and welcome to our worship service. A special welcome to our guests. Let us know if you have any questions about what we are all about.

This morning as we approach Easter and the celebration of the resurrection I will continue a sermon series called “Raised” based on 1 Corinthians 15. This is one of the greatest chapters in the New Testament as Paul lays out the evidence and the necessity of the resurrection of Jesus. We will explore how the resurrection is an undeniable historic fact. That the resurrection is indispensable to our faith. That it promises us an imperishable body. And that our faith in the resurrection makes us unshakable in our Christian walk!
 
With Easter coming that means Daisy’s Little Red Wagon will be here NEXT WEEK! Remember to bring all your coins and let’s fill up the wagon as we begin our Grace Offering contribution that supports many of the outreach ministries of the Park Avenue church.
 
Our Grace Offering is Easter Sunday, April 9. Our financial goal is $156,100, almost 8 times our weekly budget. Please be prayerful about how you can support the outreach ministries of PACOC.  For more details about the Grace Offering and information on our outreach ministries go to pacoc.net/go.
 

 PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer List—J.D. Huffman, Che Che Smith, Joyce Henshaw, Don Jones, Judy Odom, Dawn Karguth
 
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Shawn Landrum, Larry Long, Corky & Linda Armstrong, Sandra Aynes, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Jim Scroggins, Roy Galyon, Patrick Mullins, Steve Black, Ronda Bigham
 
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin
 
Expectant Mothers—Melanie Truxal
 
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe”  Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga,  Colombia), Jhon & Deisy Gonzalez (Bogata, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
 
Friends of Park Avenue—Rebekah Taylor (great niece of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, Director of orphanage in Mexico), Greg Oliver (father of Karee Earnhart), Ray & Marsha Jones (former members)

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

 Sunday Schedule

Adult Bible Class - 9AM Atrium  

Worship - 10:00 AM  

Children Dismissed to Bible Classes at - 10:45-11:30AM

Babies -Nursery Area 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

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