NEWS & NOTES

Baptism
Congratulations to Austin Reinsch who was baptized into Christ by Jim Russell last Sunday. We rejoice with Austin and his family.
 
Sympathy
Our sympathy is with Amy Sumpter after the recent passing of her mother, Sally Lynch. Sally is also the sister of Mary Hendrickson.
 
Thank You
It is hard to put into words the love that I have felt from y’all after the passing of my dad. Thank you to everyone that visited him, it made his light shine, and thank you for the cards, sweet words, phone calls and most of all the hugs. They meant so much. Thank you also to the women who prepared the meal and for all the acts of love shown to my family. Park Avenue will forever be my home. Love, Ronda Bigham
 
The Light Has Come
"The Light Has Come!" evening was a blessing to so many! Thanks to Lisa Whitley and her team, Dianna Dale, Kelly Howerton, Joyce Henshaw, and Cora Lou Higgins for the refreshments and decorations! 
 
College Age/Young Adult Christmas Party Today
College age and young adults are invited to a Christmas Party tonight, December 21, at 6:00 PM at the home of Kyle & Amyee McAlister, 675 Yellow Jacket Road, Denison.  There will be food, hot cocoa, coffee bar, and lots of prizes in a giant Saran Wrap ball of fun!
 
Wednesday Nights in December
Our PAWS meal and DMC’s will take a break and will resume again on January 7. See Holiday Schedule for more details.
 
Candlelight Service
Make plans to join us this Christmas Eve for our traditional candlelight service at 6:00 PM.  This is a special service for many here at PACOC and we hope you will join us!
 
New Years’ Celebration
Join us on Wednesday, December 31 from 6:-00-9:00 PM in the Ark. Bring a snack food to share and games to play!
 
Sunday AM Class
Sunday morning adult class will continue at 9 AM in the Ark this morning. We will take a break next Sunday, December 28. Sonshine hour will follow the same schedule.
 
Christmas Caroling
There is a group going caroling to some of the shut-ins today. If you are interested in joining them they will meet at the church building at 5PM. Contact Paul Waggoner for more details.
 
Area Wide Singing
Parkview Church of Christ in Sherman is hosting an area wide singing as we bring in the new year on Sunday January 4 from 5:00-6:00 PM. 
 
Re-Engage
Registration is now open for Re-Engage at pacoc.net/reengage.  This is a safe place for married couples to revitalize their marriage, to reconnect, and also invest in their relationship.  Re-Engage will be on Sunday nights from 5-7 PM beginning on January 4.  If you have any questions contact Basil, Rachel or Tyler.
 
Family Ministry

  • Marriage Retreat, Jan. 23-25th. Register at pacoc.net/family by no later than January 4th.

 
Youth Ministry

  • Sundays, Dec. 21 & 28: No Connect. We will resume again in the new year.

 
This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
December 21: 1 Peter 3-5
December 22: 2 Peter 1-3
December 23: 1 John 1-2
December 24: 1 John 3-5
December 25: 2 John-Jude
December 26: Revelation 1-3
December 27: Revelation 4-7
December 28: Revelation 8-12
 
Prayer List
Matt Hogan, Max Williams, Dorothy Bankston, Howard Veasley, Linda Chapman, Linda Henry, Bob Corley, Kyle McAlister, Tom Coble, Patrick Mullins, Kathy Reinsch, Chris Reinsch, Peggy Porter, Elizabeth Phillips, Waymon Hinson, Floyd Clark, Lisa Cobble, Brian Karguth, Margaret Atnip
 
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines, Tommy Todd, Larry Watson
 
Expectant Mothers—Allie Dollar
 
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, (great niece 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), Steve Walters (brother of Donna Harrelson), Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp), Bob Monroe (brother-in-law of Connie Thompson)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 24
Candlelight Service at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 31
New Years Celebration 6:00-9:00 PM
Church Office Closed/No Church Activities
Thursday & Friday, December 25 & 26
Thursday, January 1
Wednesday, January 7
Normal Schedule Resumes
 
TODD’S TAKE
Welcome to Worship.
 
Good morning and welcome! We're so glad to be together as a church family today. If you're visiting with us, thank you for being here—we'd love to get to know you.
 
With over 10,000 Christmas songs to choose from, "Silent Night" stands out as a timeless classic. But have you ever stopped to consider what this beloved hymn actually teaches us about Jesus? Or the remarkable story of how it came to be?
 
This morning, we'll explore "Silent Night" from three fascinating perspectives: the profound theological truths packed into its simple lyrics, the surprising circumstances that gave birth to the song (hint: it involved a flood and a broken organ), and the irony of its title—because that night in Bethlehem was anything but silent!
 
Discover why this carol, written over 200 years ago in a crisis moment, continues to bring peace to millions. Learn how God can create beauty from brokenness and bring calm to your chaos.
 
Join us as we unwrap the gift of peace that Jesus came to bring—a peace that transcends circumstances and quiets the soul.
 
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas from all the staff at Park Avenue! We appreciate each of you so much. Your support, encouragement, and devotion to the church make it a true delight to serve alongside you. We wish you all the very best for the New Year and look forward to where God leads us together in 2026.
 
  
 

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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