Praise Park

10/20/2021

05/06/2015

Don't forget to bring those special ladies in your life to our Mother's Dy celebration this Sunday, May 10th. The men are serving breakfast from 9 until 9:45 AM. We will continue the celebration during the morning church activities that follow.

05/06/2015

Fatherhood Initiative.

I've been working with the Dallas County School Corporation for the past four months to help launch a program to help get men more involved in the lives of their children.
We are launching this initiative on Saturday, May 9th, 9 AM until Noon at the Martin Middle School gym here in Valley grande, AL. We have workshops planned, lots of information to share, and food to eat. If you have questions, please call me at 334-874-8041.

08/27/2014

Missionary book update...thanks to all who have sent books. I still need many. I have a good collection (95%) from 1908-1962... From 1990 to present... I need several..mostly children's... If you are able, see if your church has extra copies they would like to donate or sell. Contact me with e-mail and write missionary books in subject line...i get as many as 200 e-mails a day and need something that stands out.

07/31/2014

I am still working on archiving a set of Missionary Books for the Church of the Nazarene. E-mail me at [email protected] if you have some you would like to sell or donate.

07/31/2014

On August 10th, we will host the annual Prayer Walks for schools in the Valley Grande/ Selma area. From 4:30 til 6:30 PM we will be a part of area churches praying at many schools. If you live in the area and want more informaion, please contact the church ofice, 334-874-8041

04/04/2014

3rd Annual DCHS Day Celebration
On April 13, 2014, Praise Park Ministries Church of the Nazarene will host the athletes and their families of Dallas County High School for their “3rd Annual DCHS Athletes Day Celebration.” This is the one time of the year that the church will have all athletes present for a meal and a celebration. Athletes coming include those participating in football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, as well as cheerleaders and their families. All coaches, assistant coaches, and their families are also invited.
Activities will begin at 9:30 AM. Our “Out of This World” breakfast buffet will be served until 10:30 AM. It will include eggs, grits, sausage, bacon, sausage gravy, toast, biscuits, a wide variety of sweet delights, several kinds of juices, and a surprise or two. We appreciate the assistance of Dave’s Market in Valley Grande helping with the breakfast.
At 10:30 AM we will all gather together to celebrate the 2013-2014 athletic season. A highlight of the morning will be introducing the many athletes in attendance allowing them to mention the various athletic endeavors they pursue. The highlight of the morning will be to introduce the State 4a Basketball Champions.
Our youth and young adult worship team from Praise Park will be in charge of the music for the morning. They are all about “Modern Worship” that includes a wide variety of stringed instruments, drums, and vocalists. They will be enjoyed by all. A guest speaker will be here to encourage those in attendance.
Last year was an exciting day for everyone. There were over 200 in attendance. It was an awesome celebration!
I want to say a special thanks to Willie Moore, the Athletic Director of DCHS, and his wife Linda for helping to coordinate this event.
We want to encourage all our coaches, athletes, cheerleaders, and their families to join us next Sunday for this special celebration. It’s a small way for the church to say thank you to a host of area youth who enjoy being a part of the athletic program at Dallas County high School. These athletes are some of the greatest kids we have in the area.
There is no charge to attend. Anyone in the community that would like to spend the morning with DCHS students is invited as well.

03/28/2014

Our church family is saddened by the sudden death of former pastor Rev. John Shipman. He suffered a heart attack on Wednesday, March 26th at about 6 PM. Brother John was pastor of Selma First Church of the Nazarene from 1983-1997. We were all excited when he came back to the area to retire. He and Waulene have been a wonderful asset to the church since coming back home.

His funeral and visitation will be Sunday, March 30th at the church. Visitation will be at 2 PM with the funeral service at 3 PM. He will be buried at the National Cemetery in Montevalo, AL on Monday, March 31st. Lawrence Funeral home in Selma is in charge of the service.

For more information you can call the church at 334-874-8041 or Pastor Larry Stover at 334-872-0071.

03/05/2014

March 9th, 5 PM. We are hosting a group of Professors and students from Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California. They are coming to Selma to participate in the Bridge Crossing Jubilee that morning. We are planning a big southern BBQ for them at 5 PM with a service to follow. If you are in the area, please join us.

02/18/2014

Homecoming 2014

March 2, 2014 will celebrate 93 years for the Church of the Nazarene in Dallas County, Alabama. We are celebrating our 7th year in Valley Grande. The activities begin at 10:00 AM. The Willis Family will be providing special music. We are inviting "The Young Nazarene's" to come back and share with the church. This musical ensemble was thriving at the church in Selma several decades ago. We will also have a carry in Dinner following the morning
celebration. Please join us if you can. If not, be praying for a great outpouring of God's presence on the day. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 334-874-8041

01/29/2014

No activities or services at Praise Park tonight. Roads are closed and frozen. Snow is wonderful...if you like it.

12/27/2013

All of us here at Praise Park trust you had a wonderful Christmas celebration. Our prayer for each of our friends is that 2014 will be an awesome year. May God supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.