NEWS & NOTES

New Babies
Congratulations to Chris & Candsis Slaughter on the birth of their baby girl, Ameslee Andersyn Slaughter, born on December 27th. We also rejoice with Tyler & Alissa Cope on the birth of their baby boy, Micah Bennett Cope, born on December 30th. 
 
New Member
Please welcome Susie Hilton to PACOC. She is the sister of Calvin Henry.
 
Area Wide Singing
Western Heights Church of Christ in Sherman is hosting an area wide singing event at Western Heights today Sunday, January 5th from 5:00-6:00 PM. There will be cookies, coffee and hot cocoa along with fellowship.
 
Man Alive
Men, our next meeting will be on Saturday, January 11th at 8:00 AM in the ARK for breakfast, community and challenge. 
 
SAMPACC
Our senior adult ministry will meet again on Monday, January 13th at 5:00 PM in the atrium for a game night.  Bring a finger food to share.
 
Let’s Get Acquainted Luncheon
New members and guests are invited to a luncheon on Sunday, January 19th in the ARK immediately after worship. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know our elders and their wives, our staff and their families.
 
Ladies Retreat, April 25-27
Registration is now open for our annual Ladies Retreat at the Prothro Center on Lake Texoma. Becky Brooks will be returning as our speaker. The cost is $125 for overnight retreaters and $75 for day only retreaters. You can register at pacoc.net/ladies
 
2025 Budget
The 2025 budget has been set. You can view it at pacoc.net/budget or request a copy from the office.
 
This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
January 5th: Genesis 16-18
January 6th: Genesis 19-21
January 7th: Genesis 22-24
January 8th: Genesis 25-26
January 9th: Genesis 27-29
January 10th: Genesis 30-31
January 11th: Genesis 32-34
January 12th: Genesis 35-37
 
Youth Ministry

  • Sunday, January 5th: We will meet at Park Avenue at 4:30 to go to Western Heights for Area Wide Singing. Then afterwards the youth group will go to Denison Ice to Skate till 8pm. Cost is $10 and Pizza will be provided. 
  • Wednesday, January 8th: Wednesday night regular schedule resumes. Dinner from 5:15-6:15pm and Class at 6:30pm. 
  • January 17th-19th: Winterfest 2025 in Ft. Worth. Sign up by January 8th

 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at  5:15 PM. We are having Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad Bar & Dessert. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are available. The meal will be prepared by Kathy Hitchcock and her team.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM. 
 
 
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Tommy Thomas, Patrick Mullins
 
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah Thompson, Waymon Hinson, Sandra Aynes, Jim Scroggins
 
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Neal Odom
 
Expectant Mothers—Mallory Smith
 
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia),    Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey)
 
Friends of Park Avenue—Allen Bernard (Director of Center Cross Ministries), Rebekah Taylor, Nicholas Taylor (great niece & nephew of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Greg Oliver (father of Karee Earnhart)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
 
TODD’S TAKE
Good morning and welcome to our worship services this morning.
 
Happy New Year! As we embark on 2025 we are challenging every member to be in the Word daily knowing that in it we find truth and the direction and hope that truth affords. One way you can do that is to read through the whole Bible in a year and to help you do that we will publish daily readings that will take you from Genesis to Revelation in 2025. To enhance that experience we are dedicating our adult Wednesday night meetings to gather in Disciple Making Communities to share this journey with other believers. If you haven’t signed up, go to pacoc.net/2025. If you have questions, call me or you can go to the Q&A link on the signup form. I’m looking forward to this journey.
 
So glad you are all here for the first Sunday of the year. If it’s not your habit to worship together weekly, I suggest you consider it. I am always blessed by this time!
 
COVENANT SUNDAY IS NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday we will bring in the New Year with our annual Covenant Sunday when we challenge every member to recommit themselves to their walk with the Lord and their service to the kingdom through this body of believers. This is a opportune time for all of us to go through a time of self-examination as we evaluate our level of spirituality.
 
Our theme this year is from Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane shortly before his crucifixion. Jesus is praying for believers then and even now that we all may acknowledge that truth is found in the Word of God.
 
   

Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM Room D & Youth Suite
9AM Sonshine Hour for kids 4 years old to 6th grade in ARK for parents attending Bible Class
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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