NEWS & NOTES

 

Sympathy

Our sympathy is with Todd Detro after the passing of his grandmother, Edna Muriel Detro. A graveside service will be held at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman tomorrow, Monday, July 27 at 10:00 AM.  Todd Catteau will be officiating.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Peyton & Allie Handle on the birth of their baby girl, Cynthia Jo Handle born July 20th, weighing 10lbs 10oz.

 

PAWS Lite

Join us at 5:15 PM this Wednesday for our meal followed by one our DMC's. Carri Wingard and her team are preparing Baked Potatos & Fixin's, Uncrustables for the kids, Salad Bar & Dessert.

 

Let's Get Acquainted Luncheon

If you are a new member or have been visiting with us we would like to invite you to join us for a luncheon in the Ark immediately after services next Sunday, August 2. This is a great opportunity to meet our Elders and staff whilst enjoying a delicious home cooked meal.

 

Re-Engage

Registration is now open for Re-Engage. This is a disciple-based enrichment for every marriage; whether your marriage is healthy, or in a good place, or you are struggling and need some support. The dates are August 2-November 15 on Sundays from 5:00-7:00 PM.  The cost is $50 per couple. You can register on the app or contact either Basil, Rachel or Tyler for more details. The Deadline for registration is this Wednesday, July 29.

 

Back to School Prayer

Join us for this community event on Sunday, August 9 to pray for our students and teachers this new school year.  We will meet at Parkside Baptist Church at 7:00 PM and then disperse to the different campuses at 7:30 PM.

 

College Age Ministry

Our CAM (collage age ministry) is looking for someone to lead this ministry at Grayson College.  If you would be interested in this role please contact Gary Calvert. 

 

Volunteer Opportunity                                                          

A great opportunity will open this Winter for a teacher and two assistants in the Wednesday night Toddler Bible class this winter (Dec-Feb) 6:30-7:30. Lessons, supplies, and support are ready to make serving this class a blessing! See Rachel McClure to volunteer.

 

Women's Bible Study

Parkside Baptist Church is hosting a 6 week women's Bible study on Fridays from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM beginning on August 7 through September 11. The topic is Heaven.  Please register by contacting Elizabeth Meeks at memeeks0330@gmail.com or text 903-624-3693.

 

Family Ministry Dates

•             October 17: Marriage Night Out - an opportunity to laugh, connect and grow together (more details coming soon).

•             October 18: Front Porch Parenting (more details coming soon).

•             November 7-8: Fortify Family Retreat.

 

Youth Ministry

•             Sun. July 26: Summer Connect tonight from 5:00-7:30 PM in the gym.  

•             Wed. July 29: Bible class at 6:30 PM.

 

Prayer List

Elizabeth Phillips, Gay Nix, Stewart Bolerjack, Hazel Winkle, Kristi Porter-Francis, Mike Foltermann, Floyd & Peggy Clark, Bill Douglass, Tommy Todd, Harold & Peggy Porter, Bob Corley, Bennie Smith, Wayne & Becky McLain, Che Che Smith, Brenda Huff

Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines, Nancy Richard, Verzella Rainwater

Expectant Mothers—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—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), Chris Mahaffey (son of Scott & Joyce Mahaffey), Bailey Woodall (relative of Tracy Woodall), Sharon Scroggins (aunt of Ronda Bigham), Judy Allen (friend of Ronda Bigham)

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

 

TODD’S TAKE

Welcome to worship! We're glad you're here.

Today's Parishioner's Pick comes from a member who wrote in with a confession many of us share: loving the songs of worship, but feeling too embarrassed by our voices to actually sing them out loud.

This morning, we'll ask what it really means to offer something to God—our voices, our time, our gifts—and how He receives what we bring Him. We'll consider the image of a parent's refrigerator, covered in a child's crooked drawings, hung up not for their skill but for the love behind them. And we'll look at what Scripture says about giving: the widow whose two small coins meant more to Jesus than the large gifts of the wealthy, and Paul's description of an ordinary gift as a "fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God."

We'll spend time in passages that call us to sing—not beautifully, but joyfully and honestly—and notice that none of them come with a condition about musical ability. We'll ask what it might mean that God looks at the heart rather than the outward appearance, and why a broken, sincere offering matters more to Him than a polished one.

We'll also reflect on why our voices matter to the people around us, not just to God—and how worship is something we do together, not a performance for the few.

Our hope this morning is simple: that every person in this room, whatever their voice sounds like, will leave ready to sing—because worship is a state of heart, not a state of art.

 

CTW 2026

Thank you to all of our CTW volunteers!

 

                    

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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