NEWS & NOTES

 

Sympathys

Our sympathy is with the family of Nancy Richard who passed away last Thursday. There will be graveside service at Cedarlawn on Friday, October 16 at 1:00 PM. 

Our sympathy is also with Les Sullins and his family after the passing of his daughter. A service for Kathy will be on Nov.  7 at Kingwood Church of Christ in Kingwood, Texas.

 

Thank You's

Your words have comforted us, your support has strengthened us, and your love has sustained us.  We extend our deepest thanks to you for your kindness during our greatest sadness. We appreciate it more than words can express and it will always be remembered. The family of Doyn Fleming

We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support during a very difficult time. Thank you for the prayers, cards, food, and visits as we grieved the loss of our son-in-law.  We are so grateful for your warmth, friendship, and love.  With appreciation, Garland & Judith Nevil

 

Service Project for 5-8 Grade Girls

The Mary Martha Class invites the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls to treat our local nursing home residents on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30 till 11:30. We will meet at the west parking lot at 9:30. Call Sandy, 903-819-4950 or Judith, 214-235-2835 for more information. 

 

Lady Jacket Breakfasts

We will be hosting 2 more lady jacket breakfasts this year. The dates are October 23 and November 6. You can volunteer at pacoc.net/ladyjackets

 

Trunk 'n Treat

Our annual Trunk 'n Treat is Sunday, October 25 from 5-7:00 PM. Sign up to host a trunk at pacoc.net/tnt.  We are also in need of Candy. Candy donations can be placed in the baskets in the hallways.

 

Operation Christmas Child

We will launch Operation Christmas Child today. Pick up a shoebox to fill with gifts for children around the world.

 

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper

Join us Wednesday at 5:15 PM for PAWS & a DMC at 6:30 PM. Amanda Johnson and her team are preparing Frito Chili Pie, Salad Bar & Dessert.

 

Ladies Day

Women of all ages and stages of life are invited to a Ladies Day on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00AM-2:00PM in the ARK. Our theme will be Abide. We are excited to welcome our Speaker, LuAnn Nystrom, daughter of Kathy Sturch & the late Ernie Sturch. We will enjoy coffee, a delicious lunch, and fellowship together. The cost is $10. Register at pacoc.net/ladies

 

Baby Shower

A baby shower for Shelby Russell & baby Charlotte Mae will be at the home of Kathy Pryor, 1310 W. Main Street, Denison today, Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1:30-3:00 PM. Parking is limited so please car pool if possible. Registered at Amazon. Search Charlotte Mae G.

 

Men’s Conference

Join the men of Park Avenue as we travel together to the Men’s Conference at The Hills Church, Jan. 22-23, 2027. The weekend will feature Steve Carter, Colt McCoy, Rick Atchley, and Emmanuel Dominguez and will include biblical teaching, encouragement, and time together with other men. Registration Options: Share a Room-$75, Single Room-$125.

 

Family Ministry Dates

•             October 17: Marriage Date Night from 6-9PM in the ARK. Cost is $30 per couple. This is an opportunity to laugh, connect and grow together. Register at pacoc.net/marriage

•             October 18: Front Porch Parenting. Lunch will be provided.

•             November 7-8: Fortify Family Retreat. Register at pacoc.net/fortify

 

Youth Ministry

·              Sunday, October 11: Rooted will meet in the ARK from 5:00-7:30 PM.

 

Prayer List

Kelly Thomas, Matt Hogan, Jane Elmore, Kathy Sturch, Elizabeth Phillips, Stewart Bolerjack, Hazel Winkle, Kristi Porter-Francis, Mike Foltermann, Floyd & Peggy Clark, Patrick Mullins, Dee Stone,  Tommy Todd, Harold Porter, Lisa Cobble, Bob Corley, Bennie Smith, Wayne & Becky McLain, Che Che Smith, Brenda Huff, Ronda Bigham

Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines

Expectant Mothers—Cina Strickland, Preslee Powell, Shelby Russell, Maddie Cannon

Currently Serving in the Military—Carter Hayes, Jackson Brandt, River Pasich, Christian Morris (grandson of Kathy & Chris Reinsch), William O'Neal (nephew of Jeff & Katie Thompson)

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), Chris Mahaffey (son of Scott & Joyce Mahaffey), Sharon Scroggins (aunt of Ronda Bigham), Judy Allen (friend of Ronda Bigham), Carl Epsy (father of Erin Sexton), Jerry Coulston (friend of Eddie & Belinda Eads)

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

 

TODD’S TAKE

Welcome to our worship service. We are glad to have you here, whether you're a longtime member or a first-time visitor. If you have any questions about Park Avenue or need to know more about the Lord, please seek us out.

Over the past several weeks we have worked our way phrase by phrase through Philippians 3:12–14, pressing on toward the goal and the prize to which God calls us heavenward in Christ Jesus. Today and next Sunday, we ask what pressing on really looks like in daily life, and specifically in how we handle what God has entrusted to us. Our text is Matthew 6:19–21:

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Most of us love a good rewards program. Given the choice, we'll pick the restaurant that gives us something back. Jesus isn't against rewards. He simply wants us to collect the right ones.

Today we'll see that everything we have belongs to God, and that we are his stewards, like the servants in Jesus' parable of the talents. We'll take a drive past a junkyard on I-35 to remember that everything here eventually rusts. And we'll hear Jesus' invitation to send our treasure ahead, where it lasts, knowing that our hearts will follow wherever we put it.

As we look ahead to Pledge Sunday on October 25, I'm glad you are here today as we press on together.

 

PRESSING ON FORWARD IN FAITH

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pledge Sunday - October 25

On that Sunday, each family will be invited to make a three-year commitment to our Pressing On campaign and to bring a First Fruits Offering to help the work begin. Pledge cards will be provided, and every commitment will be prayed over together. Please be in prayer about what God is leading you to give.

 

Celebration Sunday - November 1

On that Sunday we will gather together as a church family and celebrate what God is doing through us and set our sites on the future.

 

New Disciple Making Communities Have Begun

New DMCs have begun on Wednesday nights at 6:30, and new adult Bible classes started this Sunday at 9 AM. We also offer DMCs on Sunday nights. Children’s classes for all ages are offered on Wednesday nights as well and Sonshine Hour for kids is available on Sunday mornings.

We encourage everyone to be a part of a DMC as we grow and serve together. For info and sign-up go to pacoc.net/groups    

   

 Schedule

Sunday Bible Classes: 9 AM

Meet the Bible - Rooms D

Everyday Evangelism - Youth Suite, The ARK

Sonshine Hour for 4 yr olds to 6th grade in gym.

Nursery for under 4 in main building.

 Sunday Worship: 10 AM

Children dismissed to class at 10:45 AM

Sunday Youth: 5:00-7:30

Discipleship Making Communities throughout the week.

  Go to pacoc.net/groups for locations.

 

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