The Messenger
NEWS & NOTES
Baptism
Congratulations to Sawyer Russell who was baptized into Christ last Sunday by his father and grandfather. Congratulations also to Emery McAlister who was baptized last week. We rejoice with these individuals and their families
Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Les Sullins after the passing of his sister Rowena Joy Pomeroy. Services will be Monday, July 31st in Muskogee OK.
Special Anniversary
Don & Kay Skelton will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on August 3rd. Let’s shower them with cards as they reach this very special anniversary.
Youth Ministry
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Wednesday Nights Through August 30th: Park Avenue youth will meet with the whole church!
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Sunday July 30th: Summer Connect at the Detro’s House (2001 Deer Run) from 5:30-7:30pm. Pizza for dinner!
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October 14th & 15th: Mark your calendar for our annual Fall Retreat! More Fall plans to come!
PAWS Volunteers
Our Park Avenue Wednesday Suppers will start back on September 6. We are in need of team leaders and volunteers to set up, clean up, and prepare food. You can volunteer on the app, on the website, or contact Shelly Calvert directly at (972) 989-7025.
TWO Back to School Prayer Events
Community Back to School Prayer Event
There will be a Back to School Community Prayer on Sunday, August 6 at 6:00 PM at Heritage Park in downtown Denison for a time of worship and community prayer for our schools. We will then disperse at 6:30 to the DISD campuses to offer specific prayer for that school. Make plans to join us as we lift up the schools in Denison.
PACOC Back to School Prayer Event
In addition to our community prayer event we will have our own annual Back to School Prayer on Wednesday, August 9th! We will gather in the ARK at 6:30 PM to spend time in prayer and write letters of encouragement for our students, teachers, support staff and administrators who are beginning their school year throughout Texoma. Make plans to join us.
Trip to Israel, 2024
Western Heights Church of Christ is trying to organize a 15 day trip to the Holy Land in Israel at the beginning of May 2024. The cost will be approximately $5,500 per person from Newark, New Jersey. A commitment would be required sometime in September. For any questions please contact Dick or Janet Freeman at 903-814-7214 or your can email Janet at dfreeman2238@gmail.com
TODD'S TAKE
Good morning! So good to have you with us for our Sunday gathering to worship, commune, fellowship, and be in the Word. If you are a guest with us today, a special welcome. If you are a Christian and are looking for a church home, we would be glad to talk to about Park Avenue. If you have come with interest in Christianity and would like to know more about what we believe, we would love to talk to you about our faith.
In the sermon time I will begin teaching through your Parishioner’s Picks submissions. This is a time where you ask me to address a passage of scripture that is special to you or one you might have questions about. I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but we will go to the Bible to see what we can discover about God. I have quite a list already, but if you want to make a submission for future sermons go to pacoc.net/p2p.
We have had a great summer, but fall is creeping up on us and hopefully cooler temps. I can’t guarantee that any time soon, but what I can say is that plans are being made to resume our full slate of community options in September. Starting Wednesday, September 6 all our classes and our Park Avenue Wednesday Supper (PAWS) will be back. Speaking of PAWS—If you are looking for a way to serve our church family, we are in need of teams to cook and serve our PAWS meals. With enough servants, that would mean serving at one PAWS a month. Give it a thought and if you want to help out call the church office or go to pacoc.net/PAWS. We also need teams to cover the occasional 5th Wednesday.
Until September 6, here is what is in store for Wednesday Nights in August
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August 2—Bible Backroads—the Gospel of John. Join us in the Worship Center at 6:30 for a look at some of the major themes of this loved Gospel. Activities for children will be available this Wednesday. Children are invited to participate with their families for the remainder of August.
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August 9—PACOC Back to School Prayer
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August 16, 23—Praise Nights in the Worship Center
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August 30—Minister’s Cookoff
PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayer List—Linda Martindale, Kathy Pryor, Corky Armstrong, Patrick Mullins, Daisy Miller, Sandra Ferdinand, Tommy Todd, June Washburn, Joyce Henshaw
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Shawn Landrum, Neal & Judy Odom, Sandra Aynes, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Jim Scroggins, Roy Galyon, Steve Black, Dave & Che Che Smith, Keith House, Dawn Karguth
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin, J.D. Huffman
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), Sarah Thompson (daughter of Judy Black)
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. Sign up at pacoc.net/groups
Park Avenue Church of Christ
3000 S. Park Avenue,
Denison, TX 75020
903-465-1288