NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy
Our sympathy is with the family of Corky Armstrong who passed away on January 14.  Services will be held at Fisher Funeral Home this Tuesday, January 23 at 10 AM. Visitation is Monday, January 22 from 5-7 PM.
 
New Members
Please welcome Chris & Angie Gerner to Park Avenue. 
 
Sunday 9 AM Bible Class
Todd is leading the class entitled “10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe.” We are looking at some beliefs that are assumed by many but may not be true at all!  Join us in Room D Sunday mornings as we look at these widely accepted myths that can distort and confuse our beliefs about God and Scripture.
 
Marriage Getaway
Register online now for the Marriage Getaway on February 23-25th at the Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center in Sulphur, OK. Speakers are Drs. Randy & Kerianne Roper. The cost is $200 per couple.
 
Bible Class Teachers & Assistants Needed for Wednesday Nights This Spring!
Teachers and assistants are needed for all children's classes for March, April, and May. Materials and mentor guidance is provided to support and encourage those who are willing to share the Good News with children! They are close to the heart of Jesus! To volunteer, contact Rachel McClure by email at rachel@parkavenuechurch.com
 
Sweetheart Banquet
Anyone over 60 is invited to stay after church on February 11th for a meal served by our Youth Group. 
 
Celebration of Marriage
On Sunday, February 18th during our time of worship we will honor those couples who have been married in years ending in a “4” or a “9”.  If you were married in one of those years and would like to participate please submit a wedding photo and a more recent photo to the office by no later than February 9th.
 
Grief Share
This is a Recovery and Support group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  A new 13 week program will begin on Saturday, February 3rd from 10-12 noon in Room D. The cost is $20 to cover the cost of the workbook and video curriculum.  Register on the app or online. Contact Stewart Bolerjack if you have questions.
 
Youth Ministry

  • Sunday January 21st: Connect in the Gym from 5-7:30pm. Dinner will be provided.
  • Sunday, February 11th: Sweetheart Banquet! Park Avenue Youth and Parents be looking for an email about serving opportunities.
 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
 Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at 5:15PM. We will be having Pot Roast with Veggies, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar & Dessert. The meal will be prepared by Amyee McAlister and her team.  Please note that we begin serving at 5:15 and stop serving promptly at 6:15.
 
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Elizabeth Phillips, Briggs Calvert, Floyd Clark, Joe     Chapman, Brian Karguth, Daisy Miller, Linda Martindale, Pamela Hendrickson, Jane Butler, Houston McClure, Neal & Judy Odom
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Roy Galyon, Steve Black, Keith House, Che Che Smith, Waymon Hinson, Sue Lain Harrington
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin, Joyce Henshaw, Sandra Aynes
Expectant Mothers—Breanna Menifee
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Jhon & Deisy Gonzalez (Bogota, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
Friends of Park Avenue—Taylor Burton (daughter of Greg and Terri Laird), 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), Marsha Jones (former member), Sarah Thompson (daughter of Judy Black), Charlotte Harris (great niece of Steve & Donna Hodge), Rhonda Griffith (friend of Jimmy & Karen Elmore), Margie Landers (sister of Joyce Henshaw)

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

TODD’S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our worship service. If you are a guest with us this morning we welcome you and invite you to join in with us as we honor our creator and savior.

This morning is a special day here at Park Avenue that we call Covenant Sunday. With a new year upon us, it’s good to remind ourselves of our covenant with God as members of His church, the body of Christ. We will   recommit ourselves to these 7 covenant statements:
  • We submit to the authority of Scripture in everything.
  • We support and follow the leadership of the church.
  • We pursue personal spiritual growth.
  • We serve our church family and community.
  • We are faithful stewards of our resources.
  • We share our faith.
  • We set our eyes on the return of Christ and our eternal home in heaven.
Today we will also introduce our theme for 2024—Peace. We will distribute covenant stones to every family as a physical reminder of the peace that Jesus offers us as his disciples.

 
 John 14:27 (NIV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
 
 
 
 Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Class
9AM Room D
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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