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5.) Only John mentions the raising of Lazarus Todd’s Take from the dead. In what city did that happen? Good Morning and welcome to our A. Bethesda B. Capernaum C. Nazareth D. Beth- worship services today. In our ser- any mon time we will continue our jour- ney through the Gospel of John. This 6.) John mentions the money-changers and week’s stop will be chapter 3—the traders being cast out of the temple by Jesus. Dur- conversation between Nicodemus, ing what feast was that? the Pharisee, and Jesus about the new birth. A. Feast of Weeks B. Feast of Firstfruits C. Pass- over D. Pentecost While we’re talking about John, have some fun and take this little quiz about the Fourth Gospel: 7.) In John's gospel account, who was invited by Philip to come and see Jesus, after he asked, "Can 1.) Who was the father of John, the writer of the any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Gospel according to John? A. Zebedee B. Nathanael C. Nicodemus D. A. Simeon B. Zacharias C. Zebedee D. Joseph Zacharias

2.) We all know John 3:16. To whom was Jesus 8.) In a story told only in John's gospel, what speaking when he said this verse? was the name of the pool where Jesus healed a A. The Pharisees B. Peter, C. Nicodemus D. Zac- man which had an infirmity thirty-eight years? chaeus A. Beautiful B. Bethesda C. Zion's Gate D. Silo- am 3.) What miracle of Jesus is mentioned only by John in his Gospel account? 9.) The Gospel of John has no information on A. Turning water into wine B. Sight restored to the birth of Jesus. Other than 'The Word', who is two blind men C. Healing of the ten lepers D. Jesus, who is the first person introduced? Feeding of the five thousand. A. John B. Matthew C. John the Baptist D. Philip

4.) What parable of Jesus is mentioned only by 10.) Which of the following characters is men- John in his Gospel account? tioned only in John's Gospel? A. The parable of the lost sheep B. The parable A. Nicodemus B. Joseph of Arimathaea C. Zac- of the good shepherd C. The parable of the fig chaeus C. Salome tree D. The parable of the ten virgins.

A 10. C; 9. D; 8. B; 7. C; 6. D; 5. B; 4. A; 3. C; 2. C; 1.

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North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry A big thanks to Jimmy Elmore and Stanley Thomas for organizing this event that took place last Monday. And a big thanks to our 29 volun- teers who helped. We were able to distribute over 125 boxes of food to families and individuals in need. The office has had several calls this week from people who saw the news report on KXII asking when we were doing this again. Right now, we are talking to the North Texas Food Bank about hosting this again next month and will let you know details as they become available to us. NEWS & NOTES

Daylight Savings Daylight savings time ends next Sunday, November 1. Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour!

Sympathy Our sympathy is with Jeff & Carrie Barnett after the passing of their nephew, Christopher Barnett on Saturday, October 17.

Congratulations Congratulations to Kevin & Jana Kelly on the birth of their baby girl, Blair Kelly, born last Monday, October 19. Operation Christmas Child Thank you to everyone who has picked up boxes to Changes to our Sunday Service fill for children around the We have discontinued our 8 AM Sunday morning service. world! The return date is Nov. 1. Join us at 10 AM either in-person or online. To allow for Feel free to fill the boxes with more seating we have removed the blue tape from the school supplies, toys, socks, gloves, center section and added more chairs at the back of the etc. Remember that all liquids, worship center. foods, and war toys are prohibited. Toothpaste is considered a liquid and, therefore not to be included in the boxes. No money should be placed inside the boxes since our Grace Offering will pay for shipping.

Youth Ministry • October 25: No Sunday night youth group worship! Please volunteer to help with Trunk n Treat!

• Fall Retreat: Thank you to all who helped out with our fall retreat! Our adult volunteers were awesome and we are thankful for them! TODAY

Prayer List Jack Gott, Roy Galyon, Gary Dodd, Brett Moore, Darrell & Lisa Allen, Peggy Parkey, Janet Gott, Vicki Holley, Dewey Martin, Bob Corley, Sandra Aynes, Arlene Joines & Family, June Washburn

Ongoing Needs Jim & Jane Scroggins, Terry Waggoner, Pat Ardis, Kay Skelton, Lisa Cobble, Bobby & Peggy Slaughter, Nancy Richard, Sandra Thomas, Larry Long, Corky Armstrong, Judy Shelton, Mary Pope, Gene Stogner, Kimberly Pendergrass, Kaile Williams (Norris) Register At Rise Up Texoma.com Homebound Barbara Corbett, Ray & Marsha Jones, Chris Keene, JD Huffman

Missions For The Record - October 18, 2020 Hammer & Dela Afakule (Togo), Mario “Pepe” Torre (Monterrey, Mexico) Worship 310

Friends of Park Avenue Giving Goal $18,785 Dortha Dodd (mother of Gary Dodd), Ariel Maxey (daughter of the Moores), AJ Atherton (friend of Linda Tollison), Rebekah Received $11,902 Taylor (great niece of the Russells), Horace Robertson (father of Tonya Emery), Becky Sanchez (wife of Gil Sanchez, Director of orphanage in Mexico), Cindy Medlin (aunt of Rachel Sims & You can give online at pacoc.net/give Andrew Cassady) Thanks for your ongoing financial support