NEWS & NOTES

 

Baptisms

We rejoice with Michael Haley and his family after he was baptized into Christ last Sunday.

We also rejoice with Lori Sumpter and her family following her baptism on October 23.

 

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper

Join us Wednesday at 5:15 PM for PAWS & a DMC at 6:30 PM. Shelly Calvert and her team are preparing Taco Soup, Cornbread, Vegetarian Soup, PBJ's for the kids, Salad Bar & Dessert.

 

Chili Fundraiser

PACOC will host a fund raiser for Center Cross this Friday, November 6 in the ARK at 6:00 PM.  Tickets are $50 per person or $25 if you submit a chili. You can sign up by scanning the QR code or pay at the door. Proceeds will go toward Center Cross homeless ministry. If you have any questions contact Basil McClure.

 

Trunk 'n Treat

Trunk ‘n Treat 2026 was a major success! Thanks to all who participated in large and small ways! Approximately 1,000 guests were greeted with love by 120 Park Avenue volunteers.  We will never really know the impact we make on the community, but God works through us for His glory! Can I get an amen? 

 

Re-Engage

Re-Engage is a safe place for married couples to reconnect, reignite, and reconnect. A new session begins January 10-May 2 on Sundays from 5-7PM. Register at pacoc.net/reengage.  For any questions, contact Tyler, Basil or Rachel.

 

Operation Christmas Child

Return your filled shoeboxes by no later than November 15.

 

Men’s Conference

Join the men of Park Avenue as we travel together to the Men’s Conference at The Hills Church, Jan. 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. Registration Options are:  Shared Room-$75, Single Room-$125. Register at pacoc.net/men.

 

Family Ministry

•             November 7-8: Fortify Family Retreat. Register at pacoc.net/fortify for our family retreat next weekend at Texoma Youth Camp.

 

Youth Ministry

·              Sunday, November 1: Rooted will meet tonight from 5:00-7:30 PM in the gym.

 

Prayer List

Matt Hogan, Stewart Bolerjack, Kelly Thomas, Jane Elmore, 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), Austin Roberson (son of Steven & Lori Roberson)

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 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), Grady Cobble (father-in-law of Lisa Cobble)

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

 

TODD’S TAKE

Welcome to our worship service! We're 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 would like to know more about the Lord, please seek us out.

What do you get when you combine 720 hot dogs, 34 trunks, 500 snow cones, 1 turtle, 3 sheep, 2 pigs, 1 bunny, and over 1,000 kids? You get Trunk N Treat here at Park Avenue! Last Sunday night was a wonderful evening as we served our community in the name of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!

Last Sunday was also a beautiful sight as we brought our pledges to the Lord. As I said in last week’s sermon, I am blessed to be a child of God and grateful to serve Him through this congregation. Thank you all for your generosity as we Press On! If you weren’t able to be here last Sunday, you can still make your pledge today. Pledge cards are available at the Welcome Centers, and you can bring your pledge to the cross set up at the front of the Worship Center or hand them to an elder. Pledges can also be made at pacoc.net/pledge.

Today I begin a sermon series on the Lord's Supper. After the service, we'll celebrate with a meal together, something that's common in our culture and in the culture of the Bible as well. Food is such a tangible expression of God's goodness, and it naturally draws out our thanks, or at least it should. The trouble is that we so often eat on the run: buzzing through a drive-through, eating at our desks, or eating in front of the television. Too often we take for granted how God has provided for us.

The same thing can happen with the Lord's Supper. We rush through it, our minds are preoccupied, and we eat without truly experiencing the blessing of communion. So as we enter a month known for feasting, I want us to give serious attention to the feast of all feasts: the Lord's Supper.

I hope you'll stay for our celebration in the Ark after the service!

 

Pressing On Forward in Faith – Today is Celebration Sunday

Today we gather together 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! Thank you to everyone who brought a dish to share. There’s a place for everyone at the table, so please stay and join us. We look forward to celebrating together!

                      

 Schedule

Sunday Bible Classes: 9 AM

Meet the Bible - Rooms D

Everyday Evangelism - Youth Suite, The ARK

Sonshine Hour for 4 yr olds to 6th grade in gym.

Nursery for under 4 in main building.

 Sunday Worship: 10 AM

Children dismissed to class at 10:45 AM

Sunday Youth: 5:00-7:30

Discipleship Making Communities throughout the week.

  Go to pacoc.net/groups for locations.

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