NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy
Our sympathy is with the family of Bob Corley, who passed away on Thursday, October 22. A private graveside service was held yesterday for the family.

Trunk 'n Treat
Trunk 'n Treat is today, October 25, from 5:00–7:00 PM. Invite your friends and neighbors. See you there!

Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour next Saturday night!

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us Wednesday at 5:15 PM for PAWS and a DMC at 6:30 PM. Susie Hilton and her team are preparing Chicken Fajita Casserole, Street Corn Salad, a vegan option, a kids option, salad bar, and dessert.

Chili Fundraiser
PACOC will host a fundraiser for Center Cross on Friday, November 6, at 6:00 PM in the Ark. Tickets are $50 per person, or $25 if you submit a chili. Sign up by scanning the QR code, or pay at the door. Proceeds go to the Center Cross homeless ministry. Contact Basil with any questions.

Operation Christmas Child
Pick up a shoebox from the Worship Center to fill with gifts for children around the world, and remember to pick up a handmade string bag to place inside your box. The bags are located near the Welcome Centers. Please return filled shoeboxes by November 15.

Men's Conference
Join the men of Park Avenue as we travel together to the Men's Conference at The Hills Church, January 22–23, 2027. The weekend will feature Steve Carter, Colt McCoy, Rick Atchley, and Emmanuel Dominguez. Join us for biblical teaching, encouragement, and time together with other men.
Shared room: $75 · Single room: $125
Register at pacoc.net/men.

Family Ministry
November 7–8: Fortify Family Retreat at Texoma Youth Camp. Register at pacoc.net/fortify.

Youth Ministry
Sunday, October 25: Rooted will not meet tonight due to Trunk 'n Treat.

PRAYER LIST

Matt Hogan, Stewart Bolerjack, Kelly Thomas, Jane Elmore, Kathy Sturch, Elizabeth Phillips, Hazel Winkle, Kristi Porter-Francis, Mike Foltermann, Floyd & Peggy Clark, Patrick Mullins, Dee Stone, Tommy Todd, Harold Porter, Lisa Cobble, Bennie Smith, Wayne & Becky McLain, Che Che Smith, Brenda Huff, Ronda Bigham

Homebound: Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines

Expectant Mothers: Cina Strickland, Preslee Powell, Maddie Cannon

Currently Serving in the Military: Carter Hayes, Jackson Brandt, River Pasich, Christian Morris (grandson of Kathy & Chris Reinsch), William O'Neal (nephew of Jeff & Katie Thompson)

Missions: Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario "Pepe" Torre (Monterrey, Mexico), Jimenez family (Cartagena, Colombia), Cristian & Ana Corrales (Bucaramanga, Colombia), Rio Branco (Brazil)

Friends of Park Avenue: Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former director of the orphanage in Mexico), Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp), Chris Mahaffey (son of Scott & Joyce Mahaffey), Sharon Scroggins (aunt of Ronda Bigham), Judy Allen (friend of Ronda Bigham), Carl Epsy (father of Erin Sexton), Jerry Coulston (friend of Eddie & Belinda Eads)

Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com with updates.

TODD'S TAKE

Welcome to our worship service. We are glad to have you here, whether you're a longtime member or a first-time visitor. If you have any questions about Park Avenue or need to know more about the Lord, please seek us out.

Today Is Pledge Sunday
Two and a half years ago, we began asking together, "What is God's preferred future for our church?" Today, as part of Pressing On: Forward in Faith, we come to a pivotal moment, when each of us is invited to respond to what God has been stirring in our hearts.

What to expect during worship: You'll find an envelope in the pew with a pledge card inside. During the service, we'll walk through the card together and then give you time to complete it.

The card includes two giving lines. The first is a one-time gift, our firstfruits offering given today, which will help us begin renovations. The second is the amount you plan to give over the next three years, from today through October 2029. You may fill in one line or both, and how often you give over those three years is entirely between you and the Lord.

After everyone has completed their cards, you'll be invited to bring yours forward to the foot of the cross. We'll then close with a prayer of blessing over all of our pledges.

If you're not able to give financially at this time, we understand. We ask that you still bring a card forward, even if it's blank, as a sign of your support for our church and the many ways you serve.

If you're our guest today, welcome! Please feel free to sit back and use this time to give thanks for all God has done.

Celebration Sunday, November 1
On that Sunday we will gather as a church family to celebrate what God is doing through us and set our sights on the future.

Following worship, we'll share a meal together in the Ark! The church will provide the main course, and we're asking everyone to bring a dish to share based on the first letter of your last name:
A–F: Salad
G–N: Side dish
O–Z: Dessert

Please bring enough to share with several people. We look forward to celebrating together!

SCHEDULE

Sunday Bible Classes: 9:00 AM
Meet the Bible: Room D
Everyday Evangelism: Youth Suite, the Ark
Sonshine Hour (age 4 through 6th grade): Gym
Nursery (under age 4): Main building

Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM
Children dismissed to class at 10:45 AM

Sunday Youth: 5:00–7:30 PM

Discipleship Making Communities meet throughout the week. Go to pacoc.net/groups for locations.