Park Ave Church | "Live" Worship | October 15, 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 348 “Softly and Tenderly” Greeting Minister Steven Belton “Did You Know …” Congregational Care Minister Erin Brekke Call To Worship * on screen Minister Steven Belton Praise & Worship Singing * on screen Praise Team & Congregation Intercessory Prayer come forward to kneel if you wish Youth Minister Kendrick Hall Offering Time 1 Chronicles 29:9 Carla Urban “The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.” 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 “My Soul Says Yes / I Say Yes to My Lord” soloist Alexis Love Gospel Choir The Doxology * and Offering Prayer * Carla Urban Sermon Exodus 32: 1-14 “A Pain in the Neck” Minister Steven Belton Closing Song “Falling in Love with Jesus” Gospel Choir Announcements & Benediction * Minister Steven Belton NEW STAIRS ARE HERE Be sure to check out (and try out!) our new front steps. In spring, we’ll add landscaping with low-growing, drought-tolerant shrubs and perennials to fill the space between the two sidewalks. Do you have an interest in helping maintain our building and grounds with special skills or financial gifts? Reach out to [email protected] 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] CALLING ALL BAKERS! Nest Sunday, the Gathering Room hospitality team will be hosting a special event featuring autumnal baked goods after the service. Now’s your chance to show off your favorite recipe for apple crisp, spice cake, pumpkin bars, oatmeal cookies – anything you feel has the flavors of fall. Gluten-free/vegan options encouraged (please label as such) and be sure to pre-slice if needed. Orchard apples provided as well! Drop off before the service in Gathering Room. WELCOME! We’re happy to announce the hiring of Kendrick Hall as our interim co-lead Youth Minister, joining Peter Carlson. Kendrick received his Masters of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul and has an extensive background in working with youth and community organization, including a pastoral internship in Nigeria. He’ll be leading prayer today before joining Youth Worship. Imisi Agboola will also be joining the team as a Youth Leadership Intern. 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 part-time weekend custodial person (8 hours/week). For more information, contact [email protected] FREE FOOD FRIDAY – Stop by our parking lot this Friday at 2:30pm and take advantage of free groceries.. Open to all – spread the word! If you’re able to lend a hand, sign up at bit.ly/3QbzCn4 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.