The Messenger
October 22, 2023
Joan Penn-White
October 20, 2023
NEWS & NOTES
Lady Jacket Breakfast
Last Friday, we hosted our 5th of 8 Lady Jacket Breakfasts. Over 100 student athletes enjoy breakfast, time with a mentor at their table, and a guest speaker. We are blessed to have the space and the volunteers to make this community outreach possible!
Youth Fall Retreat
Last weekend, 23 of our students and 10 adults volunteers spent time together at their fall retreat. Students from Arms of Hope (Boles Campus) joined in as well and grew in friendships and relationships with the Lord.
Trunk ‘n Treat
Trunk ‘n Treat is coming up next Sunday, October 29 from 5-7 p.m. Our greatest need right now is CANDY! We want to have plenty to hand out to our guests. You can place your candy in the bins in the lobbies. We also need a few more trunks volunteered! Sign up and find details at pacoc.net/tnt
Gifting Tree for The Catteau’s
We want to shower Todd and Henriann with either money or gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, Target and Old Navy along with encouraging notes on their return, to welcome Purich to our church family. We have a tree in the atrium with cards and envelopes to write a note if you wish, and attach your gift to the tree by next Sunday, October 29th.
Elementary Christmas Play
To celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas season, the elementary grades (1-6) will present a small 30 minute production called T’was the Night Before Christmas on Wednesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals will be 3 Wednesdays prior to the performance. The Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 1. Register online at pacoc.net/christmas
Youth Ministry
Lady Jacket Breakfast
Last Friday, we hosted our 5th of 8 Lady Jacket Breakfasts. Over 100 student athletes enjoy breakfast, time with a mentor at their table, and a guest speaker. We are blessed to have the space and the volunteers to make this community outreach possible!
Youth Fall Retreat
Last weekend, 23 of our students and 10 adults volunteers spent time together at their fall retreat. Students from Arms of Hope (Boles Campus) joined in as well and grew in friendships and relationships with the Lord.
Trunk ‘n Treat
Trunk ‘n Treat is coming up next Sunday, October 29 from 5-7 p.m. Our greatest need right now is CANDY! We want to have plenty to hand out to our guests. You can place your candy in the bins in the lobbies. We also need a few more trunks volunteered! Sign up and find details at pacoc.net/tnt
Gifting Tree for The Catteau’s
We want to shower Todd and Henriann with either money or gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, Target and Old Navy along with encouraging notes on their return, to welcome Purich to our church family. We have a tree in the atrium with cards and envelopes to write a note if you wish, and attach your gift to the tree by next Sunday, October 29th.
Elementary Christmas Play
To celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas season, the elementary grades (1-6) will present a small 30 minute production called T’was the Night Before Christmas on Wednesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals will be 3 Wednesdays prior to the performance. The Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 1. Register online at pacoc.net/christmas
Youth Ministry
- October 22nd: Connect In the Gym from 5-7:30pm. Dinner is provided.
- October 23rd: High School Word-Up from 7-8:15pm at the Cope’s House.
- November 11th: Park Avenue Youth Family Night at Cope’s House! More details to come.
Rise Up Men’s Conference
Registration has begun for the Rise Up Men’s Conference on Friday, December 1st! This year will be a one-night only event with guest speaker Chris Seidman, author and lead minister of the Branch Church in Farmer’s Branch. Register today!
Fortify Family Retreat
All families are invited to come have a fun weekend with your Park Avenue families at Fortify Family Retreat! Enjoy family worship time, s’mores, devotionals, family walk and talk, and parent rap sessions at a beautiful camp on Lake Texoma. This year Fortify will be November 4-5, from 10 AM Saturday to Sunday afternoon. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. You can register online at pacoc.net/fortify
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at 5:15PM. We will be having Fajita Chicken Casserole, Mexican Corn Salad, Chips & Dessert. PBJ & Fruit Cups for the Kids. The meal will be prepared by Shelly Calvert and her team.
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Peggy Porter, Linda Martindale, Dave & Che Che Smith, , Jannie Bellows, Neal Odom, Tina Harvey
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Shawn Landrum, Corky Armstrong, Neal & Judy Odom, Sandra Aynes, Waymon Hinson, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Jim Scroggins, Roy Galyon, Steve Black, Keith House, Tommy Todd, Kay Skelton, Peggy Parkey, Patrick Mullins, Tina Harvey
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin, Joyce Henshaw
Expectant Mothers—Alissa Cope, Breanna Menifee
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Jhon & Deisy Gonzalez (Bogata, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
Friends of Park Avenue—Rebekah Taylor (great niece of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, Director of orphanage in Mexico), Greg Oliver (father of Karee Earnhart), Ray & Marsha Jones (former members), Sarah Thompson (daughter of Judy Black), Penny White (daughter of Bob & Bonnie White), Charlotte Harris (great niece of Steve & Donna Hodge)
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Class
9AM Room D
Worship
10:00 AM
Children Dismissed to Bible Classes at
10:45-11:30AM
0 - 3 Year Olds—Nursery Area
Pre K-6th Grade—Family Life Center
Youth Group Activities
5:30-7:30PM
Discipleship Making Communities (DMC’s)
Meet at various times and locations.
Adult Bible Class
9AM Room D
Worship
10:00 AM
Children Dismissed to Bible Classes at
10:45-11:30AM
0 - 3 Year Olds—Nursery Area
Pre K-6th Grade—Family Life Center
Youth Group Activities
5:30-7:30PM
Discipleship Making Communities (DMC’s)
Meet at various times and locations.
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