NEWS & NOTES

Sympathy

Connie Thompson’s brother-in-law, Bob Monroe, passed away on January 15. Our sympathy is with Connie’s sister, Shirley, and their family at this time.

Thank You’s

Thank you for the Christmas cards and gifts and also the cards of encouragement I have received over the last month or so. I love each and everyone of you. Daisy Miller

Thank you so much for the use of your facility for our Chili Cook-Off in November. You are truly a blessing to our ministry all year long. Our fundraiser was a great success. We truly appreciated the use of your facility!  God Bless, Center Cross

Sunday AM Class

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9AM for the Adult Bible Class called "The World Turned Upside Down." This Sunday we will meet in the Worship Center.Sonshine hour is available for children of parents attending class. 

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 today in the Ark. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know our ministry staff and for us to get to know you better. 

Wedding Shower

Join us for a wedding shower to honor Paislee Powell & Aiden Pittman on Sunday, February 8 from 1:30-3:00 PM in the Atrium.  They are registered at Amazon, Anthropologie and www.theknot.com

2026 Budget

Copies of the 2026 budget are available at the welcome centers.

Wednesday Disciple Making Communities

Community is at the heart of who we are at Park Avenue.  We encourage every member to join a Disciple Making Community. Our new Wednesday DMC’s will begin on February 4.  These small groups bring believers together for Bible study, where we can witness God’s Word transforming lives with fellow Christians. Go to pacoc.net/dmc to sign up for a group or call the church office and we will help you find the right DMC for you! 

Sweetheart Banquet

Anyone over 60 is invited to the Sweetheart Banquet in the Ark immediately 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 momsto 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 18: No Connect this Sunday due to Winterfest.

·        Sunday, February 8: Mark your calendar for the Sweetheart Banquet.

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.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM. 

Prayer List

Matt Hogan, Bill Douglass, Waymon Hinson, Tommy Todd, Dorothy Bankston, Harold Porter, Max Williams, Howard Veasley, Linda Henry, Bob Corley, Patrick Mullins, Kathy Reinsch, Chris Reinsch, Peggy Porter, Elizabeth Phillips, Floyd Clark, Lisa Cobble, Brian Karguth

Homebound—Joyce Martin, Daisy Miller, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Arlene Joines

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), Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp)

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

 

TODD’S TAKE

Good morning and welcome! We're so glad to be together as a church family today. If you're our guest this morning, thank you for being here—we'd love to get to know you.

During today's sermon, we'll walk through the biblical foundation for elder leadership and our elder selection process. PACOC has been blessed throughout the years with capable and spiritual leadership, and we pray this continues as we seek to shine our light here in Texoma.

Our new Wednesday evening DMC groups kick off February 4! These Disciple Making Communities are wonderful opportunities to connect with other believers as together we grow in our faith. We also have groups meeting on Sunday evenings and at other times during the week. Visit pacoc.net/dmc for a complete listing of all our groups, or contact the office with any questions.

Our 2026 budget has been finalized and is available at the information centers or at pacoc.net/budget. We've been able to keep our weekly need slightly lower than 2025. If you have questions, contact Blake Smith. Thank you for your faithful generosity!

Elder Nomination

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.

Nomination Period - January 18-February 1

Sermons on Eldership - January 18 & 25

Nominees Presented to Congregation - February 22

Installation & Reaffirmation - March 8 

Nominate on the website, app, or at pacoc.net/elder
 
    

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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