NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy
Our sympathy is with C. C. Blackshear and her family after the passing of her father, Mike Mudrick, on January 7th.
 
New Member
Please welcome Debbie Eustace to Park Avenue. Her contact information is: 4187 Carter Court, Denison, TX 75020, 972-822-7826.
 
Contact Update
Verzella Rainwater has moved to Celebration Senior Living at 5601 Woodlands Trail, #311, Denison, TX 75020. 
 
Sunday AM Class
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9AM in the Ark for the Adult Bible Class called "The World Turned Upside Down." Sonshine hour is available for children of parents attending class. 
 
Wednesday Disciple Making Communities
We will continue our Bible Reading DMC’s as we finish up our journey through Scripture. New DMC’s will begin in February and we will be posting these next week. As we did last year, we will ask everyone to register for one of these DMC’s. Classes for children and our PAWS meal are back as normal. If you haven’t made Wednesday nights a spiritual habit, now’s the time to start.
 
Donations 
Please label and place any donation for children's ministry in the Resource Room of the original building, so that we can store or use it appropriately. 
 
Mary Martha Class
The Mary Martha Class, led by Judith Nevil, has resumed on Wednesdays at 10AM in the Atrium.  They are studying the book of Job.
 
SAMPACC
The senior adult ministry will meet tomorrow night, Monday, January 12 at 5:30 PM in the atrium for a game night.  Bring a finger food to share and a friend.
 
Let’s Get Acquainted Lunch
If you are a visitor or new member we would like to invite you to join us for a meal immediately after services next Sunday, January 18.  This is a great opportunity for you to get to know our ministry staff and for us to get to know you better. 
 
Sweetheart Banquet
Anyone over 60 is invited to the Sweetheart Banquet in the Ark after worship on Sunday, February 8 for a meal prepared by our youth group. Sign up at pacoc.net/sweetheart or on your communication card this morning.
 
“Developing Inner Beauty” Luncheon
The Mary Martha Ladies Class invites our 5th-8th grade young ladies and their moms to a luncheon on Saturday, February 28 at 12 noon in the Atrium. RSVP: 903-819-4950 by Feb. 15. 
 
Family Ministry

  • Casa Family Mission Trip: June 27th-July 3rd. Registration will be opening up soon!

 
Youth Ministry

  • Sunday, January 11: Connect will meet in the gym from 5:00-7:30 PM.
  • January 16-18:  Winterfest.  Register now! See Sam for any questions.
  • Sunday, February 8:  Sweetheart Banquet.

 
Park Avenue Wednesday Supper
Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having Frito Pie, Vegan/Vegetarian Chili, Nacho Cheese & Chips, Salad Bar, PB&J Sandwiches & Dessert   The meal will be prepared by Kathy Hitchcock and her Team.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM. 
 
Prayer List
Bill Douglass, Waymon Hinson, Matt Hogan, Tommy Todd, Dorothy Bankston, Max Williams, Howard Veasley, Linda Henry, Bob Corley, Kyle McAlister, Tom Coble, Patrick Mullins, Kathy Reinsch, Chris Reinsch, Peggy Porter, Elizabeth Phillips, Floyd Clark, Lisa Cobble, Brian Karguth, Margaret Atnip
 
Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines, Larry Watson
 
Expectant Mothers—Allie Dollar
 
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—Rebekah Taylor, (great niece 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),  Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp), Bob Monroe (brother-in-law of Connie Thompson), Tammy Thomas (wife of Ronny Thomas)
 
Please notify the church office at office@parkavenuechurch.com for updates.
 
TODD’S TAKE
Welcome to Worship.
 
Good morning and welcome! We're so glad to be together as a church family today. If you're visiting with us, thank you for being here—we'd love to get to know you.
 
Last week was a wonderful Sunday as we celebrated Covenant Sunday and reminded ourselves of a profound truth: we are the light of the world. Jesus said it, and we believe it. We believe we have something meaningful to offer that can make this world better. We believe Jesus has called us to join Him in His mission of bringing the kingdom of Heaven into the lives of others. With that conviction, we challenged ourselves to BE the Light. In my sermon today, I will continue exploring that theme.
 
Elder Selection Process 2026
As we enter 2026, our church begins its three-year elder selection cycle. We invite the entire congregation to prayerfully nominate men who demonstrate the scriptural qualifications for eldership as outlined in the Bible.
 
Nominations will be accepted from January 18 through February 1. Current elders are automatically considered and do not require nomination.
 
Before submitting a nomination, we encourage you to speak directly with the individual you wish to nominate. This conversation allows you to offer encouragement and confirm their willingness to serve in this vital leadership position. If you have any questions feel free to contact one of our current elders.
 
Please join us in prayer throughout this important process.
  
   

Sunday Schedule
Adult Bible Classes
9AM in the Gym
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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