NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy
Bruce Hottel's sister, Sally, passed away early Friday morning.  She and Carol Hottel’s brother, Bob Schweikhard, have been married 66 years.  Sally’s funeral will be Wednesday morning in Tulsa.
 
Thank You
A big thank you to Blake Smith for helping me get daddy home last week from the cook off. I am thankful to Blake and other men in the church who step up and take care of those in need with love and patience.  Ronda Scroggins Bigham
 
New Sunday Morning Bible Class
Youth and adult volunteers are needed for the children’s class during the 9 AM Bible class time. Contact Gary Calvert at 972-658-4970 if you can help. 
 
SAMPACC Game Night
Join the senior adult ministry tomorrow evening, Monday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the atrium for a game night.  Bring a finger food to share.
 
Man Alive
Men, join us this coming Saturday, September 14th in the ARK at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast, community and challenge.
 
Youth Ministry

  • Sun. September 8th: Connect from 5-7:30pm in the gym. Dinner will be provided. 
  • Mon. September 9th: High School Word Up at the Copes from 7-8:15pm. 
  • October 12-13th: Fall Retreat! 
  • Lady Jacket Breakfasts start September 13th! Please let us know if you would like to volunteer. Many opportunities! 

 
Lady Jacket Breakfasts
Our Lady Jacket Breakfasts will be kicking off this Friday, September 13th. If you are looking for a great way to serve our DISD students, here it is!  Contact Tyler if you want to help out.  You can also sign up on the app.
 
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway and will run through Sunday, September 29th. This will assist the Barnabas Food Pantry as they prepare to hand out Thanksgiving boxes over the Thanksgiving holiday.  Tabs are available in the atrium this morning – so go ahead and grab a tab or two to help us stock our pantry!  
 
Rock the Ranch
Rock the Ranch in association with True Options pregnancy care presents The Invited Tour featuring Tenth Avenue North, with special guest, Natalie Layne, on Saturday, September 14th at Willowood Ranch, 3803 Ward Neal Road, Bells.  Tickets are $25 or $30 at the door.  Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for food trucks and family fun!  Bring a lawn chair and sunscreen.
 
Four Rivers Outreach Giving Banquet
Four Rivers will have an outreach giving banquet on September 24th featuring The Isaacs at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. For more information please call 903-870-4000 or visit www.fourrivers.org
 
PAWS This Wednesday
Join us for our PAWS meal at  5:15 PM. We are having  Lasagna, Gluten Free Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar & Dessert, prepared by Kathy Hitchcock and her team. PB&J for the kids. Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM. 
 
 
PRAYER LIST
Prayer List—Debbie Black, Madison Francis, Daisy Miller, Che Che Smith, Waymon Hinson, Patrick Mullins, Neal & Judy Odom, Arlene Joines
 
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Elizabeth Phillips, Floyd Clark, Lisa Cobble
 
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin
 
Expectant Mothers—Alissa Cope, Candsis Slaughter
 
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—Allen Bernard (Director of Center Cross Ministries), Rebekah Taylor, Nicholas Taylor (great niece & nephew of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Greg Oliver (father of Karee Earnhart), Marsha Jones (former member), Charlotte Harris (great niece of Steve & Donna Hodge, Misty Pryor (sister-in-law of David Pryor)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
TODD’S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our worship services this morning. If you are a guest this morning our prayer is that you are encouraged and blessed by our time together this morning.
 
Today in the sermon time we will begin a new series of lessons from the book of James. It’s a book I have always been drawn to. This short letter seems to speak to so many things I experience and struggle with day in and day out. Anger, wisdom, harsh language, prejudice, pride, and money are all topics James touches on as he leads believers into a faith that demonstrates itself through the everyday living of life. Our faith, if genuine, must make a difference in how we live and how we navigate all the complexities of being human. I encourage you to read through this short letter as in the weeks to come we will dive into James’s wise words to all believers.
 
As I write this the elders and minsters are preparing for our annual leadership retreat. Barry Stephens, our consultant with the Siburt Institute, will be leading a portion of the retreat as we discuss your input through the focus groups and church health assessment. Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement as we seek the Lord's will for the Park Avenue Church of Christ.
 
Make sure to pass through the Atrium this morning and grab a tab or two in support of our Barnabas Center. The goal is to provide Thanksgiving meals for 150 families.  In addition to this special drive, the Barnabas Center distributes food to over 100 households representing over 500 individuals monthly. We also provide “weekend to go kits” to more than 100 DISD students who experience food insecurity. May God be praised as we serve our community in the name of Jesus.
 
So glad you are here!
 
  
 

Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM Room D & Youth Suite
9AM Children’s Class in ARK
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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