NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Rodney & Ashley Tharp and their family after the passing of their son, Lane Tharp on May 12.  Services were held last week.
 
Baptism
Congratulations to Graham Claborn who was baptized into Christ by his father, Lance Claborn last Monday, May 13th.  We rejoice with Graham and his family.
 
New Members
Please welcome Matt & Megan Helm and their children, Avery, Allison and Mason to PACOC.
 
Thank You
Thank you so much for your generosity during our Senior celebration. I'm overwhelmed at such an outpouring of love. A special thank you to Tyler and Kathy for their dedication and for their encouragement in those times that I've needed it most. Thanks, and love to all, Darrah Borah
 
Baby Shower
Join us for a baby shower honoring Sydney Singley on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Atrium.  Sydney is registered at babylist.com and is requesting diapers and wipes.  The gender will be revealed when the baby is born. 
 
Children’s Books
We have been given the go ahead by the Denison Public Library to purchase some Christian themed books for children that will be placed in circulation. Our hope is that these books will be a blessing to families who check out these books and learn of the message of the Bible—maybe for the first time! Our goal is to raise $400 for this project. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please contact Rachel McClure.
 
Opportunities to Serve our Young Families  
The children’s ministry is seeking someone to teach and assist in the toddlers class on Wednesday evenings this summer. If you are looking for ways to serve contact Rachel McClure at 903-624-6156. 
 
Baby Bottle Campaign
Don’t forget to fill your baby bottle with change and return it to the church office. This will help support True Options Pregnancy Center in Sherman, where local women choose LIFE for their babies. The drive runs from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day. Return date is Fathers’ Day, June 16.
 
Promotion Sunday
Bible class promotion for school age children going to the next grade level will take place on Sunday, June 2nd. 
 
CASA Mission Trip, June 28-July 6
Registration is open online. The cost is $250 per person.  Contact Basil if you have any questions.
 
Christian Theater Workshop
Christian Theater Workshop is around the corner! Our 2024 Day Camp will be July 15-19 from 9am-3pm, with performances on July 20 & 21.  We are limiting our numbers to 140, the same number we had in attendance last year. Please go ahead and register to help us plan ahead. We won't be able to accommodate walk-in registrations once day camp kicks off, so be sure to secure your spot. 
 
Youth Ministry

  • Sunday, May 19th: Intern Welcome Party at the Youth Suite from 5-7:30pm
  • Wednesday, May 22nd: Incoming 7th Grade Welcome! 
  • May 26th-31st: Boles Mission Trip! Get signed up ASAP. We are ordering shirts soon. 

 
Basil’s Celebration Potluck
Today after worship services, we will have a potluck luncheon to celebrate Basil’s 20 years at PACOC.  Make plans to join us in the ARK immediately after services this morning. 
 
PAWS Lite
PAWS will take a break for the next few weeks. We plan on having a lighter meal called PAWS Lite on Wednesday nights during the summer months beginning on June 12th.   
 
Church at the Park
Make plans to join us on Wednesday, June 5th at 6:00 p.m. at Munson Park for burgers and hotdogs.  Bring a lawn chair and some dollars to make a small donation to offset the cost of the food. We will have games and enjoy a time of fellowship.
  
Prayer Requests:
Prayer List—Daisy Miller, Linda Martindale, Che Che Smith, Waymon Hinson, Patrick Mullins, Neal & Judy Odom, Lisa Cobble
 
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Elizabeth Phillips, Vicki Ard, Floyd Clark
 
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin, Sandra Aynes
 
Expectant Mothers—Sydney Singley, Megan Douglas
 
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez famaily (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Jhon & Deisy Gonzalez (Bogota, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
 
Friends of Park Avenue—Rebekah Taylor, Nicholas Taylor (great niece & nephew 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), Charlotte Harris (great niece of Steve & Donna Hodge), Wayne Coble (brother-in-law of Laurie Coble), Janie Bates (friend of Joyce Milton) Steve Elmore (friend of PACOC)
 
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 in the sermon time I will continue a series of lessons on King David. We will pick up the story with David’s task to unify a nation that has been torn apart after the death of Saul. Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is ruling in the north while David is ruling from the south in Hebron. Finally, after 7 1/2 years and more than a few deaths, David is anointed as king over all Israel, He  then sets his sites on bringing the people together. David shows both political savvy as well as spiritual savvy as he knows this unity must be with God at the very center of the nation. David’s courage, wisdom, and faith will soon bring the nation into a time of prosperity they have longed for.
 
Pressing On
Thanks to everyone who participated in a Focus Group over the last few weeks. These were great times for the elders to hear from you about PACOC. We want to plan prayerfully and carefully for the future and your input is so valuable in doing that as we press on to discover and live into God’s future for the church.
 
The next step in our visioning process is a congregational Church Health Assessment. This is a 5-10 minute survey that will assist us in understanding how you perceive the various aspects of congregational life. There are no right or wrong responses, only your personal perception. Your responses are confidential and secure. Scan the QR code to get to the survey. The survey will run through Sunday, June 2. If you need some assistance accessing the survey our youth will be available  with computers this morning in room C at 9 am. If you have any questions regarding your participation in the Church Health Assessment please contact the office.
 

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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