NEWS & NOTES

Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour this coming Saturday night!
 
Thank You
Many thanks to the ministry that created all the bags to place inside the Operation Christmas Child boxes! We are "sew" grateful! Doris Hailey, Martha Bradshaw, Jo Alexander, Carol Cobern, Judith Nevil, Margaret Atnip, Kim Helm, Nancy Strobel, Betty Fulenchek, Charla Hinson, Cynthia Thomas, Ruth Ann Jones, Aline Brigman, Dee Stone, Kelly Hurley. Special thanks to Stanley Thomas and Garland Nevil for their assistance.
 
Congratulations
Congratulations to the 4th grade students who memorized Psalm 139:1-10. Jayde Handle, Scout Handle, Conner Thompson, Leia Swayne.
 
Congratulations also to the 3rd and 4th grade students who memorized the order of the 66 books of the Bible! Ellington Boyd, Hayes Haddock, Lyla Claborn, Cameron Kelly, Naomi Myhre, Hannah Honeycutt, Prestyn Timpanaro, Nathan Carruth, Oakley Olds, Max Monroe.
 
Wedding Shower
Join us for a wedding shower honoring Josh Wilson & Kimberly McDaniel next Sunday, November 2 from 1:30-3:00 PM in the atrium. They are registered at Amazon and Target.
 
Rise Up Men’s Conference
Men, mark your calendars for Friday, December 5 for our annual Men’s Conference. More details will be coming soon.
 
New Sunday Morning Bible Class
Last Sunday morning we began a 7-week study based on the new documentary Truth Rising from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. It will meet this Sunday in the gym at 9AM. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION. Children’s classes are available for kids of parents attending Bible class.
 
Grateful Gathering Brunch
Women of all ages and stages of life are invited to a brunch this coming Saturday, November 1st from 10-11:30 AM in the Ark. Enola Newland and Terra Cueva will be sharing their faith journey. Come enjoy some good food and be prepared to be inspired and leave with a full heart!
 
Family Ministry
Mark your calendar for upcoming events:
 
· PACOC Family Movie Night: is this coming  Saturday Nov. 1st from 6-8pm in the Courtyard. We will be watching Light of the World. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair! All ages are welcome.
· Fortify Family Retreat, Dec. 13-14 at Texoma Christian Camp. Registration is now open.   
· Marriage Retreat, Jan. 23-25th
 
Youth Ministry
· Sunday, October 26: No Connect tonight due to Trunk ‘n Treat.
 
This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
October 26th: Luke 19-20
October 27th: Luke 21-22
October 28th: Luke 23-24
October 29th: John 1-2
October 30th: John 3-4
October 31st: John 5-6
November 1: John 7-8
November 2: John 9-10
 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having Manwich Sandwiches, Chips, 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 List
Larry Watson, Mike Martin, June Washburn, Linda Henry, Bob Corley, Linda Chapman, Kyle McAlister, Howard Veasley, Carol Coburn, Max Williams, Tom Coble, Patrick Mullins, Kathy Reinsch, Chris Reinsch, Peggy Porter, Elizabeth Phillips, Waymon Hinson, Floyd Clark, Lisa Cobble, Brian Karguth, Mike Foltermann
 
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Jim Scroggins, Arlene Joines, Tommy Todd
 
Missions—Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Adrian & Gabriela Galvan (Paraiso, Monterrey), Rio Branco (Brazil)
 
Friends of Park Avenue—Rebekah Taylor, Nicholas Taylor (great niece & nephew of the Russell’s), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Grady Cobble (father of Mickey Cobble), John Tillias (father in law of David Thomas)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
TODDS TAKE
 
Welcome to worship! It's a joy to gather together as a church family this morning. To our guests, we're so glad you're here, and we'd love to connect with you.
 
I continue to be amazed by the servant hearts in this congregation. Recently you've demonstrated Christ's love in so many ways. You generously provided food for the Barnabas Center's Thanksgiving meal distribution. You flooded the office with candy for Trunk 'N Treat and volunteered your vehicles. You've collected shoe boxes that will travel around the world, bringing the love of God to children who desperately need to know they matter. Again and again, the love of Christ shines through you displaying His light to our community and beyond. Well done, church!
 
This morning we continue our sermon series from 1 John. Today's focus is on the power God has placed within us to live faithfully and boldly as His children. No matter what circumstances we face, we can have confidence that His goodness dwells in us, enabling us to overcome evil with good. This is the consistent message of Scripture: good prevails, love overcomes, and God is victorious. Thanks to Him, we get to participate in that victory.
I'm grateful you're here as we worship together today.
 
 
Operation Christmas Child
Each year, people prayerfully fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need around the world. These special boxes are joyfully received by boys and girls from2-14 years old, often as their first gift ever!  Pick up a shoebox from the worship center and let’s see what God will do this year as we seek to bring Him glory through this project. Please return your filled boxes by no later than November 16.  You can visit the Operation Christmas Child website for more information or go to pacoc.net/occ for gift suggestions. Just a reminder—you do not need to include any money for postage as that is funded through our annual Grace Offering.
 
Trunk ‘n Treat
Tonight is Trunk ‘N Treat! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of food, candy, games and fun.  We are expecting a big crowd. Thanks to all who are helping out.
 
 

  

Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM Room D & Youth Suite
9AM Sonshine Hour for kids 4 years old to 6th grade in ARK. Under 4 yrs old in the nursery of main building 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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