The Messenger
January 7, 2024
Joan Penn-White
January 5, 2024
NEWS & NOTES
Mary Martha Class
The Mary Martha Ladies’ Class will resume meeting this Wednesday, January 10, at 10 AM in the Atrium. Ladies of all ages are invited to attend and participate in Bible study, community outreach projects, and fellowship.
Attention Women of All Ages!
Join us on Wednesday evenings between 6:30-7:30 PM for a book study Everyday Genesis by Nika Maples. This is a 15 week study leading up to the women’s retreat. Discussion questions are being provided by Nika! All of the women’s classes will be studying the same material but can continue to meet with their own age group! If you want to step into another class…feel free! There is also a Zoom option on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM for those who are unable to make it on Wednesday nights. Contact the church office if you need the Zoom link. Any age, any stage, we will all be on the same page inviting God to re-create us!
Bible Class Teachers & Assistants Needed for Wednesday Nights This Spring!
Teachers and assistants are needed for all children's classes for March, April, and May. Materials and mentor guidance is provided to support and encourage those who are willing to share the Good News with children! They are close to the heart of Jesus! To volunteer, contact Rachel McClure by email at rachel@parkavenuechurch.com
Man Alive
Men, join us for breakfast, community and challenge in the Ark this coming Saturday, January 13th at 8:00 AM.
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at 5:15PM. We will be having Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Various Toppings & Dessert. Kids Option is Chicken Nuggets. The meal will be prepared by Kathy Hitchcock and her team. Please note that we begin serving at 5:15 and stop serving promptly at 6:15.
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Briggs Calvert, Floyd Clark, Joe Chapman, Brian Karguth, Daisy Miller, Linda Martindale, Pamela Hendrickson
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Neal & Judy Odom, Roy Galyon, Steve Black, Keith House, Che Che Smith, Waymon Hinson, Sue Lain Harrington
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin, Joyce Henshaw, Sandra Aynes, Corky Armstrong
Expectant Mothers—Breanna Menifee
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Jhon & Deisy Gonzalez (Bogota, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
Friends of Park Avenue—Taylor Burden (daughter of Greg and Terri Laird), 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), Marsha Jones (former member), Sarah Thompson (daughter of Judy Black), Charlotte Harris (great niece of Steve & Donna Hodge), Rhonda Griffith (friend of Jimmy & Karen Elmore)
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
Todd’s Take
Good morning and welcome to our worship service. If you are a guest with us this morning we welcome you and invite you to join in with us as we honor our creator and savior. If you are looking for a church home, please feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
This morning I’ll continue our journey through the letters of Paul looking at 1 & 2 Timothy. These two letters along with Titus are often referred to as the “Pastoral Epistles” as they are written to men in a leadership position in local churches—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus in Crete. These letters are thought to have been written near the end of Paul’s life in the mid 60’s AD. In a sense, the Pastoral Epistles are a passing of the baton from Paul to the next generation of church leaders.
As we begin another year, plans are being made for the church to continue and broaden the work here in Texoma in 2024. One aspect of that planning is having financial goals. As Blake Smith mentioned last week, your generosity has been so instrumental in the church being able to carry out our ministry plans. You are all to be commended for your faithful stewardship. We are especially blessed to enter the year debt free.
The 2024 budget has been set and is available online through the app or you can go to pacoc.net/budget to take a look at it. If you have any questions contact Blake or one of the elders. Here’s a summary of this year’s budget.
Welcome to 2024
As we meet on this first Sunday of 2024 we will celebrate with those who put on Christ in baptism in 2023 and hear the call to unity from Psalm 133. Looking forward to another great year of ministry here at PACOC.
Baptism
Congratulations to Zoey Sewell, granddaughter of Gary & Becky Sewell, who was baptized into Christ last Tuesday, January 2, 2024. We rejoice with Zoey and her family.
New Member
We want to welcome back Krista Davis to Park Avenue. Krista was a member several years ago.
Sunday 9 AM Bible Class
Bible class is back in Room D starting today, Sunday, January 7. Todd will be leading the class entitled “10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe.” We will look at some beliefs that are assumed by many but may not be true at all! Join us as we look at these widely accepted myths that can distort and confuse our beliefs about God and Scripture.
Youth Ministry
- January 7th: Connect is back for the New Year! Join us from 5-7:30pm in the Gym. Dinner will be Mexican food.
- January 7th: Parents and Students Meeting at 5pm. The first part of Connect we will have our meeting and dinner together.
- January 12th-14th: Winterfest in Ft. Worth! Sign-up online ASAP!
Mary Martha Class
The Mary Martha Ladies’ Class will resume meeting this Wednesday, January 10, at 10 AM in the Atrium. Ladies of all ages are invited to attend and participate in Bible study, community outreach projects, and fellowship.
Attention Women of All Ages!
Join us on Wednesday evenings between 6:30-7:30 PM for a book study Everyday Genesis by Nika Maples. This is a 15 week study leading up to the women’s retreat. Discussion questions are being provided by Nika! All of the women’s classes will be studying the same material but can continue to meet with their own age group! If you want to step into another class…feel free! There is also a Zoom option on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM for those who are unable to make it on Wednesday nights. Contact the church office if you need the Zoom link. Any age, any stage, we will all be on the same page inviting God to re-create us!
Bible Class Teachers & Assistants Needed for Wednesday Nights This Spring!
Teachers and assistants are needed for all children's classes for March, April, and May. Materials and mentor guidance is provided to support and encourage those who are willing to share the Good News with children! They are close to the heart of Jesus! To volunteer, contact Rachel McClure by email at rachel@parkavenuechurch.com
Man Alive
Men, join us for breakfast, community and challenge in the Ark this coming Saturday, January 13th at 8:00 AM.
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at 5:15PM. We will be having Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Various Toppings & Dessert. Kids Option is Chicken Nuggets. The meal will be prepared by Kathy Hitchcock and her team. Please note that we begin serving at 5:15 and stop serving promptly at 6:15.
2024 UPCOMING DATES
Covenant Sunday
January 21
Celebration of Marriage
February 18
Marriage Retreat
February 23-25
Easter/Grace Offering
March 31
Women’s Retreat
April 26-28
Covenant Sunday
January 21
Celebration of Marriage
February 18
Marriage Retreat
February 23-25
Easter/Grace Offering
March 31
Women’s Retreat
April 26-28
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Briggs Calvert, Floyd Clark, Joe Chapman, Brian Karguth, Daisy Miller, Linda Martindale, Pamela Hendrickson
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Neal & Judy Odom, Roy Galyon, Steve Black, Keith House, Che Che Smith, Waymon Hinson, Sue Lain Harrington
Homebound—Dewey & Joyce Martin, Joyce Henshaw, Sandra Aynes, Corky Armstrong
Expectant Mothers—Breanna Menifee
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Jhon & Deisy Gonzalez (Bogota, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
Friends of Park Avenue—Taylor Burden (daughter of Greg and Terri Laird), 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), Marsha Jones (former member), Sarah Thompson (daughter of Judy Black), Charlotte Harris (great niece of Steve & Donna Hodge), Rhonda Griffith (friend of Jimmy & Karen Elmore)
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
Todd’s Take
Good morning and welcome to our worship service. If you are a guest with us this morning we welcome you and invite you to join in with us as we honor our creator and savior. If you are looking for a church home, please feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
This morning I’ll continue our journey through the letters of Paul looking at 1 & 2 Timothy. These two letters along with Titus are often referred to as the “Pastoral Epistles” as they are written to men in a leadership position in local churches—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus in Crete. These letters are thought to have been written near the end of Paul’s life in the mid 60’s AD. In a sense, the Pastoral Epistles are a passing of the baton from Paul to the next generation of church leaders.
As we begin another year, plans are being made for the church to continue and broaden the work here in Texoma in 2024. One aspect of that planning is having financial goals. As Blake Smith mentioned last week, your generosity has been so instrumental in the church being able to carry out our ministry plans. You are all to be commended for your faithful stewardship. We are especially blessed to enter the year debt free.
The 2024 budget has been set and is available online through the app or you can go to pacoc.net/budget to take a look at it. If you have any questions contact Blake or one of the elders. Here’s a summary of this year’s budget.
- Weekly Need has increased slightly from $19,464 to $19,762. We met and even exceeded our budget for 2023 and pray for the same in 2024. With your weekly giving we are able to maintain our facility, compensate our staff, and provide for the expense of all the ministries of the church. We are blessed to have so many of you not only give financially but give of your time and talents. A quick glance at our bulletins is a sure indication of how much God is doing through this body of Christ.
- Our Grace Offering has increased from $156,100 to $165,350. This collection will be Sunday, March 31 (Easter Sunday) and goes to support many of our Outreach Ministries, especially our foreign mission efforts. As Grace Offering approaches we will communicate more detailed information about our outreach goals for 2024. This is an area where we have seen such growth and many opportunities. We are committed to continue seeking ways to minister to our community and world in response to Jesus’ command to GO!
As you make financial plans for 2024 I pray that you will honor God with your wealth by setting aside a portion for the advancement of the kingdom.
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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