Daily Update

Daily Update, Monday, July 6, 2026
Happy Birthday Today!!
Ali Jane Adkins
Mike Gaw

Continue in your daily prayers:
Fran Castleman is at home not feeling well. Prayers of healing and strength appreciated.

Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams (Heritage Pointe), Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Mildred Clark, Leon Fletcher, Anne Hubbard, Eldon Leslie (LifeCare), Linda Moore, Robert & Jean Reeves, Bill Shuster (Signature), Calvin Skinner, Claudine Smith, Mae Stults, Sarah White, Betty Jo Whiteaker, Joyce Whiteaker and Dorisse Yokley (LifeCare).

Sympathy to Jim and Carol Lynn in the loss of their son, Craig Lynn, who passed away on Wednesday morning. He was the brother of Cheri Harold, and the uncle of Alyssa Bishop and Samantha Parker. Visitation with the family will be at Central Church of Christ, 45 North Main St, Sparta on Monday, July 6, from  4-7pm, and again on Tuesday, July 7, from 9am until the time of service at 10am at the church. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of all services.

Sycamore Elementary school supplies - Donations needed! As a sponsor/adopter of Sycamore Elementary, JA supplies students with needed items for the coming school year. This year, we will be providing supplies for 1st and 2nd Grades, plus 2 CDC classes. If you would like to donate, you can give checks or cash to the church office or to Jane Foy. Please make checks payable to the church with “school supplies” in the memo. Thank you for your support in this effort every year! Contact Jane with any questions.

Community Car Care Clinic: Free car inspection and wash (while you wait: ladies’ nail polishing, childcare, snacks) on Saturday, July 25 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! To request appointment call 931-526-4605 or email office@jacoc.org. This service is geared for single moms in the community. JA is asking our ladies for volunteers to help with nail polishing and childcare; our men to help with the cars. Also if you have unused nail polish and remover, please donate those items in the office, or call Jen Shelton 931-510-2250. Please sign up to help on the Upcoming Project & Family Boards.

Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: July 6 : Mark 1-2

Starlight Bible Academy is seeking applicants to teach ($24/hr) and assist ($12.50/hr) with Bible lessons to public school students at the Jefferson Avenue church building. One or more hours per week. Please go to starlightbibleacademy.com for information and to apply. Any questions please contact Stacey Gonzales at snoopylvr5721@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, July 8– Kids Avenue–Playground Hangout / Everyone—Summer of Sweet Fellowship-Bring desserts to go with ice cream.

 Saturday, July 11– JAYM–Lake Day

Tuesday, July 14—Amazing Ladies will travel to The Clark House in Livingston to eat lunch. The bus will leave at 10:45 for an 11:30 reservation. Please sign up on the Amazing Ladies’ board and indicate if you will be riding the bus.

Wednesday, July 15– Kids Avenue– Playground Hangout / Everyone—Summer of Sweet Fellowship-Enjoy an evening of fellowship and desserts after services as we continue reflecting on the Goodness of God. Various desserts will be provided.

Saturday, July 25—Community Car Care Clinic (see above)

Attendance—Class/AM/PM—Contribution—Wednesday
7/5/2026       210/359/124        $20,875

Birthdays This Week:
Ali Jane Adkins—July 6
Mike Gaw—July 6
Elizabeth Milton—July 7
Brian Butson—July 8
Rocky Davidson— July 8
Denny Gentry—July 8
Riley Gilbert—July 8
Lucille Anderson—July 9
Mike Davis—July 9
Susan Stroud—July 9
Nate Kirby—July 10

Anniversaries This Month:
Mack & Carolyn Fisher—July 2—57 yrs.
Robert & Marlene Shirk—July 5—52yrs.
Rick & Linda Gilbert—July 10—56yrs.
John & Betsy Phillis—July 11
Jason & Amy Fowler—July 12—23yrs.
Monte & Janet Lowe—July 14—37yrs.
Richard & Rita Lafever—July 15
Andy & Leah Milton—July 15—31yrs.
Sam & Marcia Brown—July 16 —32yrs.
David & Joyce Whiteaker—July 18—57yrs.
Morris & Genny Mabry—July 25—61yrs.
Tim & Rachel Farris—July 26
Leon & Judy Fletcher—July 26—58yrs.
Don & Jane Foy—July 27—41yrs.
Chad & Anna Gilbert—July 27—30yrs.
Ruben & Stacey Gonzales—July 30