The Messenger
NEWS & NOTES
Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Don Skelton and his family after the passing of Kay Skelton on March 12th. A Celebration of Life will be held here at PACOC on Monday, March 17th at 1:00 PM. Visitation to follow in the atrium.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Neal & Mallory Smith on the birth of their son, Elijah, born last Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Thank You’s
I want to thank everyone for their kindness during this difficult time. Thank you also for the special plant reminding us of our loved one, Vicki Oliver
Our entire family would like to thank our wonderful church family for the outpouring of love shown to us during mom’s passing. The plant, cards, flowers, and delicious meal served to us will always remind us of the incredible love between momma and her Armstrong/Park Avenue church home, where she was a member for her entire life. She adored the members and ministers that faithfully serve here. Momma’s legacy would be one of encouragement, love, and joy! We pray we can somehow carry on her legacy as we continue to love and serve with our amazing church family. Love, The Parkey Family.
Ladies Retreat, April 25-27
It is time to get serious about signing up for the Ladies Retreat! Secure your spot by signing up at pacoc.net/ladies. It will be a sweet time of Renewal!
CASA Family Mission Trip, June 27-July 5
Registration is still open for our family mission trip to Casa de la Esperanza. The cost is $300. Register at pacoc.net/casa. Contact Basil for questions.
The Big Event, Saturday, March 22
Join the city of Denison as we help residents and non-profits do some outdoor spring cleaning. Sign up today at pacoc.net/bigevent
Wedding Invitation
You are invited to the wedding of Paul Waggoner & Bonnie Clarkson here at PACOC this coming Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 PM. Please drop them a note to let them know you will be coming.
Cocoa, Cookies & Crochet
Mark your calendar for our ladies event on Tuesday, March 25th at 5:30-7:30 PM in the atrium. Instruction will be provided along with all the supplies. Childcare will also be available.
Daisy’s Little Red Wagon
Save the date and be collecting coins for our kids offering on April 13th.
Youth Ministry
- March 16th: Connect from 5-7:30pm in the Gym. Dinner will be provided. We are starting a new series “Live Differently”; Parents, please check your emails for information about this series.
- March 22nd: Big Event! Sign up with Tyler to help!
- May 4th: Senior Sunday! Here are the Seniors we have so far: Justin Brandt, Beth Kirkbride, Drew Harrison, Alyson Milner, Kassidy Ross, Shelby Russell, Austin Reinsch, Jaylon Johnson,Brayden McAlister, Buckley Turner. If we have missed someone please let Tyler know as soon as possible.
Bible Reading
Please note our daily Bible readings for the coming week.
March 16th: Joshua 19-21
March 17th: Joshua 22-24
March 18th: Judges 1-2
March 19th: Judges 3-5
March 20th: Judges 6-7
March 21st: Judges 8-9
March 22nd: Judges 10-12
March 23rd: Judges 13-15
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at 5:15 PM. We are having Breakfast for Supper. The meal will be prepared by Shelly Calvert and her team. Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Judy Odom, Carol Coburn, Jimmy Elmore, Patrick Mullins, Eric Knipling, Peggy Porter, Connie Thompson, Jimmy Rosser
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Elizabeth Phillips, Waymon Hinson, Sandra Aynes, Jim Scroggins, Che Che Smith, Arlene Joines
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller
Expectant Mothers—Abigail Brooks
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, 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, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Sara Softness (daughter-in-law of Bob & Linda Tollison), Janice Johnson (friend of Carol McClure), Larry Moss (friend of Tracy Woodall), Lori Fisher (friend of Joyce Henshaw)
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
TODD’S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our worship services. If you are a guest with us today, our prayer is that you are blessed by our time of worship. We invite you to talk with any of us about how God is working in the Park Avenue Church.
In our sermon time this morning, I will continue our journey through 1 Thessalonians, focusing on 2:13-3:13. Paul continues his words of praise for this church, especially commending their endurance and perseverance through sufferings. Paul reminds them that believers are destined for trials. This isn't something we often discuss, but it is clear from the words of Jesus and the experience of the early believers that life in this world will not always be easy for people of faith. Faith requires perseverance, and this is another mark of a model church—endurance in the face of trials.
Even today, we must expect some degree of resistance to the message of the gospel and be willing to face that with grace and truth.
What’s Coming Up
The Big Event—Saturday, March 22
Join the city of Denison as we help residents and non-profits do some outdoor spring cleaning. Sign up today at pacoc.net/bigevent
Foreign Mission Fair, Sunday, April 6
Our foreign mission ministry will highlight mission efforts supported by PACOC and our Grace Offering. Displays will be in the Atrium that Sunday for you to learn and connect with our missionaries.
Daisy's Little Red Wagon, Sunday April 13
Kids of all ages—bring your coins and fill up Daisy’s Little Red Wagon as we kick off our Grace Offering.
Grace Offering/Easter, Sunday April 20
Invite friends and family to join us for our Easter service and come prepared for our Grace Offering that Sunday that all goes to support our outreach efforts far and wide. Our goal this year is $165,350, nearly 8 times our normal Sunday offering.
Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM Room D & Youth Suite
9AM Sonshine Hour for kids 4 years old to 6th grade in ARK for parents attending Bible Class
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