NEWS & NOTES

New Member
We welcome Jo Shelton who is placing membership with us today.
 
Trunk ‘n Treat
Mark your calendar for our annual Trunk ‘n Treat on Sunday, October 26 from 5-7 PM. Register your trunk at pacoc.net/tnt
 
Candy Donations
We are in need of candy donations for Trunk ‘n Treat. You can bring your donations and leave them in the baskets at either side of the hallways.
 
Pickleball
A group of mainly women play pickleball Monday mornings 9-12 and Friday mornings 9-12. We would love for anyone to join us. We have extra paddles for you to try it out! Please contact Shelly Calvert, 972-989-7025 or Kathy Pryor, 903-821-4606 for more details.  
 
Food Handler’s Course
There will be a Food Handler’s course on Monday October 20 at 5:30 PM in the Youth Suite.  This is for anyone that uses the kitchen. If you would like to attend please contact Shelly Calvert by October 13.
 
SAMPACC
The senior adult ministry will meet tomorrow night, Monday, October 13 at 5:30 PM for a game night in the Atrium. Bring a finger food to share.
 
Grateful Gathering Brunch
Women of all ages and stages of life are invited to a brunch on 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 on  Saturday Nov. 1st from 6-8pm. More details to come. 
· Fortify Family Retreat, Dec. 13-14 at Texoma Christian Camp. Registration is now open.   
· Marriage Retreat, Jan. 23-25th
 
Youth Ministry
· Sunday, October 12: Connect will meet from 5-7:30 PM.
· Saturday, October 25: Haunted    Forest @ The Ervin's Land.
 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Veggie Burgers, Salad Bar, & Dessert.  The meal will be prepared by Amyee McAlister and her Team. Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.
 
This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
October 12th: Mark 8-9
October 13th: Mark 10-11
October 14th: Mark 12-13
October 15th: Mark 14
October 16th: Mark 15-16
October 17th: Luke 1
October 18th: Luke 2-3
October 19th: Luke 4-5
 
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)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
TODD’S TAKE
Welcome to worship!
 
This morning we're changing things up. Instead of a traditional sermon, we have two special guests joining us to share firsthand how God is working through our partnerships around the globe—one in Mexico and one in West Africa. We will also hear a report from Rachel's recent trip to Brazil.
 
We rejoice with the Barnabas Center as they were the recipient of a generous gift from the TMC Volunteers. These funds will help provide for the Weekend To Go Bags for DISD students. It's wonderful to see our community working together to serve our kids.
 
Friday marked the 15th anniversary of 10/10/10—the Sunday we dedicated the Family Life Center. The Ark, as we call it, has been such a wonderful tool in our ministry efforts here at Park Avenue as it regularly serves us for classes, fellowships, and our annual Christian Theater Workshop. But in addition to that we have seen it used for weddings, a temporary shelter, a host of community events, and many other activities. What a blessing it has been as we continue to see God working through this church in increasing ways.
 
New Sunday Morning Bible Class
Beginning Sunday October 19, we will be offering a 7-week study based on the new documentary Truth Rising from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. Truth Rising isn’t just a documentary— it’s a call to action at a critical time in our culture. As faith, identity, and morality are being redefined, this documentary exposes the civilizational moment we are living in. Through powerful stories and expert insights, it reveals how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact—by boldly choosing courage over fear. As the world redefines truth, Truth Rising offers clarity, courage, and a Christ-centered path forward. The Study is built around four key themes—Hope, Truth, Identity, and Calling—this study equips you to understand the times, ground yourselves in God’s truth, and step boldly into your role in history. It will meet at 9 AM in the Youth Suite. Children’s classes (Sonshine Hour) is available for those kids whose parents are attending Bible class. 
 
  

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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