Thank You
Thank you to Vicki Holley & Paul Nagy for our beautiful Christmas decorations at the front of the Worship Center. 

Winter Clothing Drive
Our winter clothing drive will conclude this Wednesday, December 3. Donations will benefit the work of Turning Point, an outreach ministry in Durant. 
 
Ladies Christmas Party
Women of all ages are invited to our Christmas Party in the Ark tomorrow night, Monday, December 1 from 6:00-7:30 PM.  Bring a $10 wrapped gift, a finger food to share, and a friend!  
 
Rise Up Men’s Conference
Register today for our annual Rise Up Men's Conference this Friday, December 5 from 5:30 PM-9:30 PM in the Ark for a challenging message from Jonathan Storment, minister of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas.  
 
Christmas Devotionals for Kids & Adults
Pick up your adult devotional/kids advent activity from the atrium today! One per family please!  We are asking the adults for a $5 donation to offset the cost of the books.

Budget Time
Next Sunday, Dec. 7 is the deadline for submitting budget items. 

Wrap It Up!
The ladies ministry is providing a free Christmas gift wrapping service. You can drop off your gift (all gifts must be in a box) on December 10 between 9:00AM-1:-00PM. Wrapping paper will be provided.  
 
The Light Has Come
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, our Children's Ministry will host an activity for all ages from 6:30-7:30. This is an interactive celebration of the birth of Jesus told in story and songs. Please register online at pacoc.net/thelighthascome so we can assign seating around tables to connect kids and their families with individuals, to create an intergenerational setting. The first 10 registrations will receive a board game!
 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Our paws meal this Wednesday, will be French Onion Chicken Casserole, Salad & Dessert. Vegan/Vegetarian Option available. The meal will be prepared by Shelly Calvert and her team. 
 
Family Ministry
•    Fortify Family Retreat, Dec. 13-14 at Texoma Christian Camp. Register at pacoc.net/family 
•    New Year Celebration, Dec. 31 from 6:00-9:00 PM in the Ark! More details to come! 
•    Marriage Retreat, Jan. 23-25th. Register at pacoc.net/family
 
Youth Ministry
•    Sunday Nov. 30th: Connect in the Gym from 5-7:30 PM. 
•    Monday Dec. 1st: High School Word-Up from 7-8:30 PM at Sam & Maddie’s house.
•    Sunday Dec. 14th: Park Avenue Youth Christmas Party at Sam & Maddie’s house from 5-8 PM.

This Week’s Daily Bible Readings:
November 30: 2 Corinthians 10-13
December 1: Galatians 1-3
December 2: Galatians 4-6
December 3: Ephesians 1-3
December 4: Ephesians 4-6
December 5: Philippians 1-4
December 6:Colossians 1-4
December 7: 1 Thessalonians 1-3
 

Prayer List
Matt Hogan, Jim Scroggins, Larry Watson, Linda Henry, Bob Corley, 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, Margaret Atnip
 
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, 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, (great niece of theRussell’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)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.

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