The Messenger

NEWS & NOTES

Communion
Pick up a communion packet & ziplock bag from the tall tables in the auditorium or from the information centers in the main hallways before worship service begins.
 
Bridge Meeting (6th graders entering youth group) is Cancelled
The Bridge Meeting for 6th graders entering the Youth Group AND their parents that was scheduled for  today is cancelled.  More information to come shortly.

Mens’ Breakfast—April 24
Men, join us for a mens’ breakfast this coming Saturday April 24 at 8 AM in the Family Life Center.  Please sign up on the Church app to let us know you are coming so we know how many to prepare for.
 
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.
 
Children’s Home of Lubbock
The children’s home of Lubbock are collecting size 4 disposable diapers. The collection deadline is Tuesday, May 25.  Please bring items by the Church Office. 

Parent Commitment Sunday, April 25
Next Sunday we will celebrate with those parents who have new additions to their family from 2020 to present. If you have not received any communication from us but would like your family to participate please contact Rachel McClure.
 
Save the Dates

• Church on the Lake, June 2
• Family Mission Trip, July 2-10
• Christian Theater Workshop, July 19-25.

Park Avenue Youth

• Sunday, April 18: we will meet in the gym from 5:30-7:30 PM.
• Sunday, May 16, Senior Sunday: we plan on having a banquet after worship. More details to come.
• Camp OC Registrations: register online under youth ministry—Zenith (High School) June 20th-25, Cornerstone (Middle School) June 27-July 1.
• Youth Mission Trip to Boles Children’s Home, June 6-12: register online under youth ministry.

PRAYER LIST
Mike Hardy, Mike Morgan, Peggy Clark, Linda Bell, Roy Galyon, Garland Nevil, Carol McClure. Kristi Porter-Francis, Madison Francis, Sarah Brown, Bob Tollison
 
Ongoing Needs
Larry Long, Jim & Jane Scroggins, Kimberly Pendergrass, Corky Armstrong, Dewey Martin, Ken Washburn, Bob Corley, Sandra Aynes, Terry Waggoner, Lisa Cobble, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter,  Sandra Thomas, Gene Stogner, James Hawk, Debbie Hawk, Nancy Richards, 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
Jason Morgan (son of Mike & Patti Morgan), 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), Ronnie Bruce (brother of Linda Bell)
 
 
MESSAGE FROM BASIL
It’s always a blessing to worship God together.  It is a privilege and honor to exalt the Name that is above all other names, Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords.
 
Lately I’ve been reading in the book of Deuteronomy.  The phrase that jumped out at me was “that it may go well with you” (Deuteronomy 4:40).  God’s desire is and has always been that it may go well with His children.  Thirteen times in the Bible this phrase is used to speak God’s desire for His followers.  He loves us and has given us His loving boundaries and counsel in the Word of God.  He asks that we keep Him first because when we don’t, other idols come in and destroy our intimate relationship with Him. God makes it clear He will bless us physically, relationally, spiritually, and financially when we consult Him and keep our eyes on Him. His desire – that it may go well with you – is a promise to claim.  However, we’ve got to do our part by “seeking His face” (Psalm 27:8) and be honest with ourselves daily regarding our walk with Him. David says it beautifully when he said “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24). When God reveals my sin, I repent and turn toward Him. Daily as we walk in the light of His Presence, He reveals Himself and gives us power through the Holy Spirit, so that it will go well with us, whatever comes our way.