NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Judy Odom and her family after the passing of Neal Odom on Thursday, January 23. A service will be held at PACOC on Tuesday, January 28th at 1:00 PM. Graveside will follow at Fairview.
 
Our sympathy is also with Margie Lowing, Donna Harrelson and their family after the passing of Frank Lowing on Wednesday, January 22.  Services will be held at Fisher Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 28th at 10 AM. 
 
Our condolences are also with Bruce Hottel after the passing of his sister, Doris Hopper in San Antonio and  his sister-in-law, Stella Hottel from Davis, OK. Both passed away last week.
 
New Members
Please welcome back to PACOC, Regina & Ryan Handle, and their children, Erin, Scout, and Jayde.
 
Thank You
Thank you so much for the wonderful flowers and cards we received in the passing of Joe’s mother, Maxine Fulenchek. We love our church family and want you to know how grateful we are to have you.  Thank you.  Joe & Betty Fulenchek
 
Marriage Getaway
Register now for our marriage getaway. This will be a the Chickasaw Retreat & Conference Center in Sulphur, OK, February 23-25. The cost is $250 per couple. You can register at pacoc.net/marriagegetaway. If you have any questions contact Basil McClure.
 
Ladies Retreat, April 25-27
Register now 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
 
Sweetheart Banquet
Anyone over 60 is invited to stay after church on Sunday, February 9th for a meal served by our youth group.  Sign up on the church app so we know how many to prepare for.
 
Marriage Celebration
On Sunday, February 16th we will honor those members celebrating a special wedding anniversary this year.  If your wedding anniversary ends in a “0” or “5” you can submit one wedding picture and one more recent picture to the church office by no later than February 7th. 
 
Youth Ministry

  • Sunday, January 26th: Connect from 5-7:30pm in the Gym. Dinner will be provided.
  • Sunday, February 9th: is the Sweetheart Banquet! Parents be looking for a sign-up to help with the Banquet.
  • February 28th-March 2nd: Soul Link in Houston! Registration is now open.


Bible Reading
We’ve had three great weeks of Bible Reading Disciple Making Communities. We still have some spots open in some groups and it’s not too late to jump in. Go to pacoc.net/2025 to sign up for a group or talk to Todd. If you’re not in a group you can follow along with the reading plan below.

 
This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
January 26th: Exodus 25-27
January 27th: Exodus 28-29
January 28th: Exodus 30-32
January 29th: Exodus 33-35
January 30th: Exodus 36-38
January 31st: Exodus 39-40
February 1st: Leviticus 1-4 
February 2nd: Leviticus 5-7

 

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday for our PAWS meal at 5:15 PM. We are having Poppy Seed Chicken, Green Beans, Salad Bar & Dessert. The meal will be prepared by The Hardy Team.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM. 
 
Prayer Requests
Prayer List—Peggy Parkey, Tommy Thomas, Patrick Mullins, Eric Knipling
 
Ongoing Needs—Chris Reinsch, Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah Thompson, Waymon Hinson, Sandra Aynes, Jim Scroggins, Che Che Smith
 
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller
 
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), Sara Softness (daughter-in-law of Bob & Linda Tollison), Janice Johnson (friend of Carol McClure)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
 
TODD’S TAKE
 
Good morning and welcome to our worship services this morning.
 
It’s been cold outside! Last week I walked into the office and commented that it's not fair that we have to suffer through the hot Texoma summers AND these sub-freezing temperatures. But here in Texas the snow and ice quickly melt away—except not in some places.
 
On my commute to church there is still a small patch of ice at one particular corner. It's odd that just about everywhere else the snow has seeped into the ground and the patches of ice have been transformed into puddles of water, but not there. And it doesn't take a meteorologist to figure out why. That little used intersection never sees direct sunlight. The trees above block the sun from shining on it and while the ice has melted all around it remains in this small patch of road that never feels the warmth of the sun.
 
We all go through cold and frigid seasons when our souls grow weary. Storms settle in and our hearts can grow cold. But thanks be to God the sun always comes out to thaw even the most frozen of hearts.
 
Even so, some remain cold because they never feel the warmth of God’s love. But unlike that shaded intersection we have a choice—a choice to move ourselves into the light and experience the ice-thawing joy of our Creator’s care.
 
This morning, I pray you feel it. Through our songs may the sunshine of the lyrics and the warmth of the melodies brighten your soul. In our prayers may the words we lift to God melt away doubts and concerns. May the Lord’s Supper chip away the ice of despair that can easily capture our souls. May the word proclaimed be a warm breeze driving away the chill of indifference. May the fellowship of believers defrost the biting cold of loneliness.
 
Thank you God for this gathering. Melt away the ice in our hearts and lead us into the glorious warmth of your presence.

 
Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.
Psalm 31:16 (NIV)
 
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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