NEWS & NOTES

Baptism
Congratulations to Paityn Brooks who was baptized into Christ by her father, Bradley Brooks, last Sunday. We rejoice with Paityn and her family.
 
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!
 
Wedding Shower
Join us for a wedding shower honoring Josh Wilson & Kimberly McDaniel on Sunday, November 2 from 1:30-3:00 PM in the atrium. They are registered at Amazon and Target.
 
Trunk ‘n Treat
Next Sunday, October 26 is our annual Trunk ‘n Treat from 5-7 PM. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered their trunk! Make plans to join us in the parking lot! We are still in need of candy donations. Please bring your donations and leave them in the baskets at either side of the hallways.
 
Lady Jacket Breakfasts
Our Lady Jacket Breakfast will pick back up this Friday morning. If you want to help out, contact Sam or the church office.
 
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.
 
Family Ministry
Mark your calendar for upcoming events:
 
· PACOC Family Movie Night: is on  Saturday Nov. 1st from 6-8pm in the Courtyard. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair!
· Fortify Family Retreat, Dec. 13-14 at Texoma Christian Camp. Registration is now open.   
· Marriage Retreat, Jan. 23-25th - Mark your calendar!
 
Youth Ministry
· Sunday, October 19: Connect will meet from 5-7:30 PM.
· Saturday, October 25: Haunted Forest @ The Ervin's Land.
 
 
This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
October 19th: Luke 4-5
October 20th: Luke 6-7
October 21st: Luke 8-9
October 22nd: Luke 10-11
October 23rd: Luke 12-13
October 24th: Luke 14-15
October 25th: Luke 16-18
October 26th: Luke 19-20
 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having Meatball Casserole, Pasta Salad, Green Beans, Salad Bar, & Dessert.  The meal will be prepared by Susie Hilton and her Team. Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.
 
Prayer Requests
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.
 
TODD’S TAKE
Welcome to worship! What a joy it is to gather together as a church family. To our guests joining us today, we'd love the opportunity to connect with you.
 
As we gather as the church let us renew our commitment to the love of God and the love of our neighbor. Throughout The Messenger you can find ways to grow closer to one another, be in the Word, and serve our world. Let your heart be open to where God is calling you. If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out to us.


This morning we are back in 1 John. In today’s text (2:15-17) John calls us to evaluate our loves.
 
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
 
We will explore what John means by the word “world”; what characterizes love of the world; and his compelling argument to choose to love God above all.
 
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 from 2-14 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.
  
  

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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