Park Ave Church | "Live" Worship | October 22, 2023

Thank you for joining us online - visit us in-person on Sunday mornings at 10am at 3400 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407. If you experience volume issues, try adjusting the various sound levels on your computer/device. (Another reason to visit us in person - our sound and music is "mixed" for the room and sounds even more amazing!) Below is our Order of Service and Announcements. Be sure to "chat" and let us know you're here! Gathering Hymn * Hymnal page 64 led by John Hollen “Holy, Holy, Holy” Greeting Rev. Gregg Taylor “Did You Know …” and Celebrations Children’s Minister Rev. Annie Taylor Call To Worship * on screen Rev. Gregg Taylor Praise & Worship Singing * on screen Praise Team & Congregation Intercessory Prayer come forward to kneel if you wish Oluwole Agboola Offering Time 2 Corinthians 9:7 Arlette Hepp “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Ways to give: CASH or CHECK in the offering plate when passed. AUTOMATIC GIVING: contact [email protected] to set up TEXT to GIVE: Start a new text to 84321 / follow prompts VENMO available – scan QR code on the back. Music “The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow” Worship Ministry The Doxology * and Offering Prayer * Arlette Hepp Sermon “Questions of the Heart: When did you get here?” Rev. Gregg Taylor John 6:24-35 Closing Song “Thy Will Be Done” Worship Ministry Announcements & Benediction * Rev. Gregg Taylor TRUNK OR TREAT is right around the corner and we need YOUR help! Let’s serve neighborhood kids by creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere on our blacktop on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30-7pm. Reserve your spot today to hand out candy (or bubbles, or puzzles, or... something you come up with!). No car or costume? No problem! Bring some chairs or a bale of hay, and you’re all set for the occasion. Sign up with Children’s Minister Annie [email protected] GIVING UPDATE: as of 9/30/23 Received $512,224. Budgeted $537,000. In the next few weeks, we’ll be asking for your help in estimating your 2024 giving so we can plan our 2024 operational budget. (If you would like to know where you are at regarding your 2023 commitment, contact [email protected] to learn how to check your giving status online, or go to parkavechurch.churchcenter.com/giving ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY FUDGE Our Youth will again be selling fudge as a fundraiser for their next mission trip. Be assured of getting your favorite flavors; preorders will be taken for two weeks beginning October 29. Individual boxes will be available for purchase in December as well. $8 per box or 4/$30. Pick up a brochure today from an usher table and be ready to order! WE’RE HIRING … Park Avenue Church has an opening for a flexible, part-time weekend custodial person (8 hours/week). For job description, contact [email protected] UPCOMING … Mark your calendars! As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to give you some details to help plan the next few months. All Saints Sunday Recognition – October 29. Trunk or Treat – October 31. Thanksgiving Pie Social – Wednesday evening, November 22. Advent Festival – Saturday morning, December 2. Charge Conference – Sunday, December 10 after service. Christmas Concert – Sunday 4pm, December 10. Children’s Christmas Pageant – Sunday during service, December 17. Blue Christmas Service – Sunday late afternoon, December 17. Christmas Eve – Special Sunday worship service at 10am December 24. (no evening service). More information for all these events will be made available closer to dates; if you’d like to know more or to help out as needed, contact [email protected] OUR CORNERSTONE THRIFT STORE is looking for weekday (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) afternoon volunteers. Contact Store Director Sally Nixon [email protected]. This is a great way to connect with our community! ONLINE OPTIONS The “Early Risers” Sunday Morning 8am worship service is available online – contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. And join the Wednesday evening prayer group online–share your prayer concerns or pray silently as you feel led. For more information, and the link, contact [email protected] Men are invited to join the Saturday morning Men’s Bible Fellowship, from the Men’s Ministry (in person or by Zoom). Contact Bert Hepp [email protected] for time and link info.