NEWS & NOTES

Thank You’s

We are so thankful for our church family. The love that has been shown through acts of kindness as Matthew recovers from two heart surgeries has been overwhelming: the calls and texts, the words of encouragement, help with our home, the cards, the hospital and home visits, the meals, gifts, and especially the prayers.  From Matthew: “I’ve been a part of this church family for 62 years. Words cannot express the love that has been shown for Carrie and me during this time.  We love you.” Matt & Carrie Hogan

Thank you for making my 90th birthday gathering so special by attending. I love you all and thank you for the special cards. Your kindness and grace is amazing.  In Him, Enola Newland

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. 

Ladies Retreat

Registration is open for our annual Ladies Retreat at the Prothro Center on Lake Texoma from April 24-26. The cost is $150 for overnight retreaters and $75 for day only retreaters. You can register at one of the tables in the hallways today or online at pacoc.net/ladies

Wedding Shower

Join us also for a shower honoring Luke Kirkbride & Kaitlyn Lueb today, Sunday, February 22 from 1:30-3:00 PM in the Atrium.  They are registered at Amazon, Crate & Barrell, and Target.

4th Sunday Fellowship

Today, February 22 at 2:30 PM the Martin Luther King Church of Christ in Denison will host a Sunday fellowship with speaker Welton Stoker addressing the theme The Gospel: What, Why and How.

Men’s Celebrate Recovery Step Study

PACOC will host a 30 week men’s step study beginning today from 3-5PM in classroom A.  Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical program that helps overcome your hurts, habits, & hang-ups. For more information contact Paul Waggoner (903-821-0113) or come to the class.

Grief Share For Women

A new 13 week session of Grief Share for Women begins on Saturday March 7 from 10:30 –12:30 in Room D.  This is a recovery and support group for those grieving the death of a family member or friend. If you have any questions, contact Ashley Tharp at (903) 647-8529

Grace Offering

Mark your calendar for our Grace Offering on Sunday, April 5. This is our annual contribution toward Park Avenue’s local and global outreaches. Kids, be filling up your cans for Daisy’s Little Red Wagon on Sunday, March 29.

Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry is seeking an assistant for 3rd/4th grade class on Wednesday nights during the Spring quarter. Please contact Rachel McClure to volunteer.

Family Ministry

· Casa Family Mission Trip 2026: Registration is open for the family Mission Trip to the children’s home at CASA de la Esperanza in Mexico from June 27– July 3. The cost is $375 per person. For questions, please see Tyler Cope. You can register online at pacoc.net/casa 

Youth Ministry

· Sunday, February 22: Connect this Sunday from 5:00-7:30 in the gym.

· Saturday, March 14:  Guys Game Night from 6:00-9:00 PM in the Ark.

· Saturday, March 21:  Girls Night at Maddie’s house from 6:00-9:00 PM. 

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper

Join us this Wednesday at 5:15 PM for our PAWS meal. We are having Country Fried Steak, Green Beans, Salad Bar & Dessert. Nuggets for the 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.  Serving starts at 5:15 PM and stops promptly at 6:15 PM.  

Prayer List

Linda Henry, Nancy Strobel, Matt Hogan, Bill Douglass, Tommy Todd, Dorothy Bankston, Harold Porter, Max Williams, Howard Veasley, 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.

This Sunday during our sermon time, we continue our series The Greatness of God.

We've already explored God's eternal nature, His creative power, and His goodness poured out over creation. This week we examine another stunning display of His greatness: His clear communication through Scripture.

Think about the pain of silence in relationships — the cold shoulder, being ghosted. No counselor encourages the silent treatment because healthy relationships require communication. Here's something remarkable: God refuses to give us the silent treatment.

He didn't have to explain Himself. He's infinite, eternal, all-powerful. But our God speaks — and He speaks because He loves us.

66 books, forty authors, 1,500 years — yet one unified message of redemption. Different genres reaching different hearts. Scripture isn't just beautiful literature; it's the living voice of God, still speaking and still transforming lives.

Whether you're new to Park Avenue or have been visiting for a while, I'd love to invite you to PACOC 101—a month-long class designed to help you connect with our church family.

Over five Sunday mornings, we'll explore Park Avenue's history and how we got to where we are today. You'll get to know our church leadership, hear about our vision and values for the future, and meet other newcomers. There will be plenty of time to ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting.

We'll meet March 1-29 from 9:00-9:45 AM in Room C on the west side of the main building. Coffee and donuts will be available, and if you need childcare, just let us know when you register.

This class is for anyone wanting to get better connected to the body of Christ—whether you've been at Park Avenue for years or just a few weeks. And don't worry if you can't make all five Sundays. Come to whatever works for your schedule.

RSVP by emailing todd@parkavenuechurch.com, calling the church office at 903-465-1288, or visiting pacoc.net/101.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

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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