Announcements & Upcoming Events
Sympathy
- Garland & Judith Nevil — on the passing of their son-in-law, Ronny Grubb, last Sunday. Services pending.
- Kyle Fleming & family — on the passing of his father, Doyn Fleming, last Tuesday. Family night tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 21, 5–7 PM; funeral service Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10 AM, at Fisher Funeral Home.
Memorial Service
- A memorial service for Verzella Rainwater, mother of Rachel McClure, will be held tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 21, 10 AM at Park Avenue Church.
Thank You's
- Judy Black: Thank you for your prayers and support over the past 10 years of Steve's health issues, for every hug and kind word. "It is God, who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure." Psalm 18:32.
- True Options Pregnancy Center: Thank you for participating in this year's baby bottle campaign — $1,315.81 raised. Lives are being changed because you stood for life alongside us!
Barnabas Food Drive
Our food drive ends next Sunday, September 27. Grab a tab or two in the Atrium to help the Barnabas Center fill their pantry for Thanksgiving.
Lady Jacket Breakfasts
Four breakfasts this year for female athletes in the Denison school district: September 25, October 8 & 23, November 6. Volunteer to cook, serve, or clean up at pacoc.net/ladyjackets.
Ladies Day
Saturday, October 24 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Family Life Center
Theme: Abide. Speaker: LuAnn Nystrom (daughter of Kathy Sturch and the late Ernie Sturch). Coffee, lunch, and fellowship included; childcare provided. Register at pacoc.net/ladies.
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper (PAWS)
This Wednesday, 5:15 PM, followed by DMC's at 6:30 PM. Susie Hilton and her team are preparing a Baked Potato Bar, Salad Bar & Dessert.
Trunk 'n Treat
Sunday, October 25 | 5–7:00 PM
Sign up to host a trunk at pacoc.net/tnt.
Showers
- Baby Shower — Cina Strickland (baby boy Kiran): TODAY, 1:30–3:00 PM, Atrium. Registry: babylist.com
- Wedding Shower — Ryan Wilson & Megan Douglas: Sunday, October 4, 1:00–2:30 PM, Atrium. Registered at Amazon and Target.
- Baby Shower — Shelby Russell (baby Charlotte Mae): Sunday, October 11, 1:30–3:00 PM, at the home of Kathy Pryor, 1310 W. Main Street, Denison. Registered at Amazon — search Charlotte Mae G.
Family Ministry Dates
- October 17: Marriage Date Night, 6–9 PM, in the ARK. $30/couple. Register at pacoc.net/marriage
- October 18: Front Porch Parenting (details coming soon)
- November 7–8: Fortify Family Retreat. Registration opens next Sunday, September 27.
Youth Ministry
- Sunday, September 20: Rooted meets at the home of Jim & Rhonda McClure, 5:00–7:30 PM.
Todd's Take
Welcome to our worship service! Whether you're a longtime member or a first-time visitor, we're glad you're here.
Today we continue our series through Philippians 3:12–14, taking on the fourth of six phrases. Last week Paul admitted honestly that he has not yet made the prize his own. Today's phrase is his answer — not despair, but direction. Philippians 3:13b:
"But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead."
We all carry something behind us — a failure we can't let go of, or a success we've quietly settled into. Either can hold us in place. Paul refuses both, pressing forward with one hand open behind him and one hand reaching ahead. Today we'll look at what it means to truly let go of the past — good and bad — and strain with everything we have toward what God has set before us. The Christian life was never meant to be a stroll; it's a race, run one faithful step at a time, always facing forward.
Glad you're here as we press on together — to worship, to fellowship, to remember the Lord's sacrifice, and to reflect on Paul's words to the church in Philippi.
Pressing On Forward in Faith — Upcoming Events
Informational Gatherings
One Saturday remains to join a small group, ask questions, get clarification on the campaign and scope of improvements, and share prayer requests (to be lifted up during the 24-hour prayer vigil, October 2–3). Sign up on the board in the Atrium or at pacoc.net/312.
24-Hour Prayer Vigil
Our 40 days of prayer culminate in a 24-hour vigil at the building, 6 PM Friday, October 2 – 6 PM Saturday, October 3. No sign-up required — just show up on the hour and join prayer leaders. Plan to stay a full hour.
New Classes & Disciple Making Communities
New DMCs begin this Wednesday night at 6:30; new Bible classes begin next Sunday at 9 AM. DMCs also offered Sunday nights. See all offerings on the information sheet at the welcome center. Children's classes for all ages offered Wednesday nights as well.