NEWS & NOTES

 

Baptisms

Robert Johnson was baptized into Christ last Sunday by Basil McClure. Subeth Watkins was also baptized into Christ by her husband Stacey Watkins last Thursday.  We rejoice with Robert and Subeth and their families.

 

Sympathy

Our sympathy is with Carri Wingard after the passing of her brother, Dale Dreher, in California on May 21st. 

 

Thank You’s

Thank you all for your prayers, calls, texts, and food during my recovery from a hip replacement.  I am so blessed to have you all in my life.  Thank you my brothers and sisters in Christ.  Ralene Lewis

 

Thank you all for your prayers for Gay during her recent illness.  Gay & Lyndon Nix

 

Church at the Park

Join us at Munson Park this Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM for our annual hamburgers and hot dogs prepared by our Elders. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy some food, fun, fellowship and outdoor games.

 

Wedding Shower — Skylar & Mason Perkins

Please join us as we honor Skylar and Mason Perkins with a wedding shower on Sunday, June 14,  from 1:30 to 3:00 PM here at the church. The couple is registered at Amazon.

 

Christian Theater Workshop

Register now at pacoc.net/ctw for CTW camp  that will run from July 13-17. Registration is open to students who have completed kindergarten through graduating seniors.

 

Baby Bottle Campaign

If you picked up a baby bottle to help support True Options Pregnancy Center in Sherman please return by Father’s Day on June 21.

 

Father’s Day

Join us on Sunday, June 21 as we celebrate and honor our dads.  We will have nachos and putt putt for their families in the courtyard from 11:30-12:30 PM. We hope that you will stick around and join us for some fun after worship. If you would be willing to help with the food or with the games, please contact Tyler or Rachel.

 

Family Ministry

·              Family Game Night: Tonight, Sunday, May 31—Everyone is invited to join us for a game night in the Atrium from 5:00-7:00 PM. Bring a board game and a snack to share.

 

Youth Ministry

·              Sunday, May 31: Summer Connect will meet in the gym tonight from 5:00-7:30 PM.  

·              Links to all summer camp sign-ups can be found at pacoc.net/summer

 

Prayer List

Stewart Bolerjack, Kristi Porter-Francis, Mike Foltermann, Brandon Powell, Floyd & Peggy Clark, Matt Hogan, Bill Douglass, Tommy Todd, Harold & Peggy Porter, Max Williams, Howard Veasley, Bob Corley, Patrick Mullins, Elizabeth Phillips, Lisa Cobble, Bennie Smith, Wayne & Becky McLain

Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines, Margie Lowing, Nancy Richard

Expectant Mothers—Allie Dollar, Cina Strickland

Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia),Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Rio Branco (Brazil)

Friends of Park Avenue—Rebekah Taylor, (great niece of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp), Melanie Hill (sister-in-law of David & Christine Kirkbride), Steven Schroeder (Nephew of TJ Atnip), Chris Mahaffey (son of Scott & Joyce Mahaffey)

Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.

 

TODD’S TAKE

What a joy it is to have you with us this morning. We are so glad you chose to spend part of your day here - worshiping together, sharing communion, and opening God's Word.

We are three weeks into our journey through the northern kingdom of Israel — a kingdom of nineteen kings, not one of whom received a positive verdict from the biblical authors. Week one introduced us to Jeroboam, the king who set the standard — tragically, a standard of failure. Last week we met five kings in rapid succession, each one walking the same road Jeroboam paved.

This week we come to a king who makes all of them look like choir boys.

Ahab is the most documented ruler in the entire northern kingdom, and the verdict Scripture renders on him is among the most sobering in all of Kings. He is described as a man who sold himself to do evil — not dragged, not tricked, but voluntarily, deliberately, one choice at a time.

His story is not just ancient history. It is a portrait of a recognizable human trajectory — what happens when a person systematically closes the door on truth, surrounds himself with voices that only agree, and allows momentary remorse to substitute for genuine change.

This is a story worth paying close attention to. It may be closer to home than we expect.

 

Barnabas Center Update

Our Barnabas Center food distribution ministry continues to be blessed. We have recently received grants in excess of $100,000 to help us continue this important work and expand our reach in the community. These funds are specifically designated by the grantors to build an addition to our current facility that will provide increased food storage capacity, enabling us to serve our neighbors more efficiently and effectively. Initial plans for this addition are already underway.

We are grateful for every member of Park Avenue who volunteers with this ministry, as well as our many community partners who walk alongside us as we share the love of Jesus with those in need. Barnabas is supported in part by your generous Grace Offering.

The Barnabas Center is located at 2800 S. Mirick in Denison. If you would like to find out how you can help, please contact Jimmy or Karen Elmore.

 

    

Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM in the Worship Center
9AM Sonshine Hour for kids 4 years old to 6th grade in ARK. Under 4 yrs old in the nursery of main building 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

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