The Messenger

Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Barbara Hardy and her family after the passing of her sister, Donna Rhea, of Norman, OK on March 9.
 
Thank You’s
Thank you for all the calls, cards, and prayers during Ken’s illness. He is currently undergoing rehab and is doing much better. In Christian love,  Ken & June Washburn
 
The Calvert family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the many people who provided food, visits, cards, and calls. But most importantly we thank you so much for your prayers. We are heartbroken by the loss of Shelly‘s mom, Jonell Moffett. But we rejoice knowing she is in heaven. Thank you again.
Gary & Shelly Calvert, Brandon & Brittni Calvert and Cortney & Justin James.
 
Thank you to the Park Avenue Youth Group, the Park Avenue adult volunteers and Kristen Zimmerman and the youth group from Hope Fellowship in Frisco for helping with the North Texas Mobile Food Pantry this past Monday. It was a beautiful day to be outside serving our neighbors. We served 113 households that included 290 individuals.  Jimmy Elmore & the Barnabas Team
 
Bible Challenge
These 3rd graders worked hard to memorize the 66 books of the Bible! Congratulations to Brooklyn, Ace, Jace, & Kai.
 
Youth Ministry

• Sunday, March 14: Park Avenue Youth will meet at the McAlister’s House (675 Yellowjacket Rd, Denison) from 5:30-7:30PM.
• Wednesday March 17: Park Avenue Youth Will meet in the gym from 6:30-7:30PM.
• Sunday, May 16: Senior Sunday! Here is  our current list of Seniors. Please let us know as soon as possible if we missed someone: Avery Encalade, Skylar Levacy, Josh Hysmith, Ashlyn Karguth, and Hailey Geist.

Save the Dates

• Men’s Hiking Trip, March 26-28.
• Family Scavenger Hunt, April 10.
• Parent Commitment Sunday, April 25 for parents who have new additions to their family from 2020 to present.
• Family Mission Trip, July 2-10
• Christian Theater Workshop, July 19-25.

Collide Retreat
This year, Collide Retreat will be a one day, outdoor activity on Saturday, April 24, for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades in Coppell.  RSVP to Rachel McClure.
 
Community Prayer Gathering - March 28, 4PM at Sherman Municipal Lawn
People seem to be at odds over a variety of things and our culture is often at odds with God.  It is at times like these that we desperately need prayer as we consider how to bring reconciliation to a divided world. Come join us for a time of community prayer as we seek God’s guidance to seek reconciliation in our community. Prayers will be offered, and Bible passages will be read by various Christian ministry leaders in our area.  Bring your own lawn chair.
 

PRAYER LIST
Mike Morgan, Ken Washburn, Garland Nevil, Carol McClure, Debbie Hawk, Judy Shelton
 
Ongoing Needs
Larry Long, Jim & Jane Scroggins, Kimberly Pendergrass, Corky Armstrong, Dewey Martin, Bob Corley, Sandra Aynes, Terry  Waggoner, Peggy Clark, Lisa Cobble, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Sandra Thomas, Gene Stogner, James Hawk, Daisy Miller, Kaile Williams (Norris)
 
Homebound
Ray & Marsha Jones, Chris Keene, JD Huffman
 
Missions
Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia)
 
Friends of Park Avenue
Rebekah Taylor (great niece of the Russells), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez,  Director of orphanage in Mexico), Kathy Hill (friend of Chris & Candsis Slaughter)
 

TODD'S TAKE
Grace Offering
Our Grace Offering supports Park Avenue's local and global outreach efforts. Visit pacoc.net/go.  Our giving goal this year is $157,600.  Please note the following dates as we lead up to our Grace Offering on Easter Sunday.