NEWS & NOTES

Thank You

Thank you for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the passing of Harold. We can’t begin to express how much it means to us.  We are so grateful for our church family.  Dorothy Armstrong & Kristy Beam

Baptisms

Congratulations to Mike Crist and Chris Gerner who were baptized in to Christ last Sunday.  We rejoice with Mike and Chris and their families.

Lady Jacket Breakfasts

We will be hosting 3 more lady jacket breakfasts this year. The dates are October 8 & 23, November 6. You can volunteer at pacoc.net/ladyjackets

Trunk 'n Treat

Our annual Trunk 'n Treat is Sunday, October 25 from 5-7:00 PM. Sign up to host a trunk at pacoc.net/tnt.  We are also in need of Candy. Candy donations can be placed in the baskets in the hallways.

Park Avenue Wednesday Supper

Join us Wednesday at 5:15 PM for PAWS & a DMC at 6:30 PM. Shelly Calvert and team are preparing Taco Soup, Cornbread, Vegetarian Soup, PBJ's for the kids & Dessert.

Ladies Day

Women of all ages and stages of life are invited to join us for a Ladies Day on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00AM-2:00PM in the ARK. Our theme will be Abide. We are excited to welcome our Speaker, LuAnn Nystrom, daughter of Kathy Sturch and the late Ernie Sturch. We will enjoy coffee, a delicious lunch, and fellowship together. The cost is $10. Register now at pacoc.net/ladies or contact the church office.

Barnabas Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who brought food for the Barnabas Center. This will help provide Thanksgiving baskets to our community during the holiday season.

Operation Christmas Child

We will launch Operation Christmas Child next Sunday, October 11.

Showers

Join us for a wedding shower for Ryan Wilson & Megan Douglas TODAY in the Atrium from 1:00-2:30 PM.  They are registered at Amazon and Target.

A baby shower for Shelby Russell & baby Charlotte Mae will be at the home of Kathy Pryor, 1310 W. Main Street, Denison on Sunday, October 11 from 1:30-3:00 PM. Registered at Amazon. Search Charlotte Mae G.

Men’s Conference

Join the men of Park Avenue as we travel together to the Men’s Conference at The Hills Church, January 22-23, 2027. The weekend will feature Steve Carter, Colt McCoy, Rick Atchley, and Emmanuel Dominguez and will include biblical teaching, encouragement, and time together with other men. Registration Options:
Share a Room-$75, Single Room-$125

Family Ministry Dates

•             October 17: Marriage Date Night from 6-9PM in the ARK. Cost is $30 per couple. This is an opportunity to laugh, connect and grow together. Register at pacoc.net/marriage

•             October 18: Front Porch Parenting (more details coming soon)

•             November 7-8: Fortify Family Retreat. Registration opens next Sunday, September 27.

Youth Ministry

·              Sunday, October 4: Rooted will meet at Sam & Maddie's home from 5:00-7:30 PM.

Prayer List

Kelly Thomas, Matt Hogan, Jane Elmore, Kathy Sturch, Elizabeth Phillips, Stewart Bolerjack, Hazel Winkle, Kristi Porter-Francis, Mike Foltermann, Floyd & Peggy Clark, Patrick Mullins, Dee Stone,  Tommy Todd, Harold Porter, Lisa Cobble, Bob Corley, Bennie Smith, Wayne & Becky McLain, Che Che Smith, Brenda Huff, Ronda Bigham

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

Expectant Mothers—Cina Strickland, Preslee Powell, Shelby Russell, Maddie Cannon

Currently Serving in the Military—Carter Hayes, Jackson Brandt, River Pasich, Christian Morris (grandson of Kathy & Chris Reinsch), William O'Neal (nephew of Jeff & Katie Thompson)

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—Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, former Director of orphanage in Mexico), Oliver Bush (father of Amyee McAlister & Ashley Tharp), Chris Mahaffey (son of Scott & Joyce Mahaffey), Sharon Scroggins (aunt of Ronda Bigham), Judy Allen (friend of Ronda Bigham), Carl Epsy (father of Erin Sexton), Jerry Coulston (friend of Eddie & Belinda Eads)

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

 

TODD’S TAKE

Welcome to our worship service. We are glad to have you here, whether you're a longtime member or a first-time visitor. If you have any questions about Park Avenue or need to know more about the Lord, please seek us out.

Today in the sermon time we take on the last of six phrases we have been working through as I preach through and we memorize Philippians 3:12–14. Last week Paul told us what he is straining toward: the goal and the prize. Today's phrase tells us who is behind that prize and where it leads. Philippians 3:14b:

"…for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

We all get a lot of calls. Some we ignore, some we return later, and a few we would drop everything for. Paul says there is one call that rearranges everything: the call of God. The word translated "heavenward" simply means "above" or "upward." This call comes from above, and it calls us upward.

Today we'll look at how that call changes a life. It says no to some things, it sets our priorities, and it gives us somewhere to go instead of drifting. We'll also look at how it changes a church. We hear this call at the start of our faith, we listen for it all through our lives over the noise of other voices, and one day we will hear it one final time when the Judge calls our name and says, "Come up."

As we close our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting, I'm glad you are here today as we press on together.

  

PRESSING ON FORWARD IN FAITH - UPCOMING EVENTS

Pledge Sunday - October 25

On that Sunday, each family will be invited to make a three-year commitment to our Pressing On campaign and to bring a First Fruits Offering to help the work begin. Pledge cards will be provided, and every commitment will be prayed over together. Please be in prayer about what God is leading you to give.

Celebration Sunday - November 1

On that Sunday we will gather together as a church family and celebrate what God is doing through us and set our sites on the future.

 

New Disciple Making Communities Have Begun

New DMCs have begun on Wednesday nights at 6:30, and new adult Bible classes started this Sunday at 9 AM. We also offer DMCs on Sunday nights. Children’s classes for all ages are offered on Wednesday nights as well and Sonshine Hour for kids is available on Sunday mornings. We encourage everyone to be a part of a DMC as we grow and serve together.

For info and sign-up go to pacoc.net/groups

 

 Schedule

Sunday Bible Classes: 9 AM

Meet the Bible - Rooms D

Everyday Evangelism - Youth Suite, The ARK

Sonshine Hour for 4 yr olds to 6th grade in gym.

Nursery for under 4 in main building.

 

Sunday Worship: 10 AM

Children dismissed to class at 10:45 AM

Sunday Youth: 5:00-7:30

Discipleship Making Communities throughout the week.

  Go to pacoc.net/groups for locations.

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