NEWS & NOTES

 

WINTER WEATHER ALERT:

PLEASE CHECK THE CHURCH WEBSITE, APP, & FACEBOOK PAGE FOR POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF SERVICES THIS SUNDAY.

 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Oakley Olds, who was baptized into Christ this past Sunday by his father Marcus. Congratulations also to Oakley's mother Silvia. We celebrate your decision and look forward to seeing how God works through you as you follow Him.

 

Sympathy

Our sympathy is with Charla Hinson after the passing of Waymon Hinson on January 22.  Services are pending at this time.

 

New Members

Please welcome Max & Sherry Lash to Park Avenue. 

 

Sunday AM Class

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

 

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

 

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.

 

2026 Budget

Copies of the 2026 budget are available at the welcome centers. If you have any questions, contact Blake Smith. Continued thanks for your generosity!

 

Celebration of Marriage

If you were married in a year ending in a ‘1’ or a ‘6’ we would like to honor you during our worship service on Sunday, February 15. Please submit one wedding picture and one current picture to the church office or email Tyler at tyler@parkavenuechurch.com by no later than February 8.

 

“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. 

 

90th Birthday Celebration

You are invited to Enola Newland’s come and go birthday celebration on Saturday, February 14 from 2-4 PM in the Atrium.  In lieu of gifts please bring a card.

 

Family Ministry

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

 

Youth Ministry

· Sunday, January 25: Connect is tonight from 5:00-7:30 PM.

· Monday, January 26: Word Up at Sam & Maddie’s house from 7:00-8:30 PM.

· 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   Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad Bar, & Dessert, Chicken Nuggets for Kids & Vegetarian Option. 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 List

Matt Hogan, Bill Douglass, 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, Nancy Richards

 

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), Melanie Hill (sister-in-law of David & Christine Kirkbride)

 

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 continue walking 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 launch February 4! These Disciple Making Communities provide excellent opportunities to connect with fellow believers and grow together in faith. We also offer groups on Sunday evenings and at various times throughout the week. For a complete listing of all available groups, visit pacoc.net/dmc. Some groups run for 13 weeks, while others are ongoing designed to meet throughout the entire year. If you have questions or need help finding the right DMC for you, please contact me—I'd be happy to assist.

 Remember

BE THE LIGHT!

 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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