Daily Update, Thursday, August 6, 2026
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Ryan & Devin Risher-10yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-38yrs.
Happy Anniversary Today To:
Ryan & Devin Risher-10yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-38yrs.
Continue in your daily prayers:
Please pray for Mark Herren, the minister at Locust Grove, and his family. He was in a terrible automobile accident Sunday night and is at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.
Ryan McQueen requests prayers for his mother, Marty, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now undergoing treatment.
Bill Hallcomb requests prayers for his cousin, Cayce Clay, who had extensive cancer surgery. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.
Sympathy to Ronnie Thornton in the passing of his step-father, Clark Dennis, on August 4. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday and Saturday from 4pm—8pm each evening. The service will be held on Sunday at 2pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, Tn.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams (Heritage Pointe), Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Sue Chaffin, 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).
Thank You: Once again we come to thank you, our JA family. This time we thank you for all the prayers, texts, calls, and generosity shown to Linda during her recent surgery and battle with blood clots. We love and appreciate everyone so much! Love, Linda & Rick Gilbert
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 6 : John 5-6
Parkinson's group will meet today, Thursday, August 6, at 10am in the Library.
All women are invited to JA Ladies’ Day: August 22nd in the small auditorium from 9 am-noon. The theme is “Rest” and the speaker is Pam Lenz from Sheffield, Alabama. Lunch will be provided. Please invite your friends to join us. RSVP required by 8/14. Please register on the bulletin boards, by clicking the following link, or by calling the church office: 931-526-4605. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXV60GajhRbPPkwF0vlqg0oKyBI9M8_u2gzztqgMqhqBhkLQ/viewform?usp=dialog
SAVE THE DATE —Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—It is time for the congregation-wide Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! More details to follow.
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.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
8/2/2026 255/424/184/ 246 $20,640
Birthdays This Week:
Brandon Casal-August 2
Thomas Williford-August 2
Melissa Lewis-August 3
Jillian Birdwell-August 4
Brian Carver-August 4
Owen Hammond-August 4
Faye Harkleroad-August 4
Bryan Knowles-August 4
Kayson Miller-August 5
Dave Piggott-August 5
Vallie Mae Risher-August 5
Jim Washburn-August 5
Chelsea Rose-August 7
Dorisse Yokley (92)-August 7
Rick Gilbert-August 8
Emmie Kate Kelly-August 8
Anniversaries This Month:
Dwayne & Linda Carver-August 1-56 yrs.
Ed & Amie Howell-August 4-14yrs.
Ryan & Devin Risher-August 6-10yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-August 6-38yrs.
John & Lisa Rhodes-August 9-46yrs.
Dave & Jeana Piggott-August 10-31yrs.
Fred & Phyliss Burton-August 11-62yrs.
Don & Ashley Viar-August 14-33yrs.
Seth & Brook Gilbert-August 20-21yrs.
Steve & Linda Flatt-August 21yrs.
Terry & Ann Sissom-August 21-44yrs.
Glenn & Sherry Binkley-August 26-48yrs.
Larry Wayne & Faye Harkleroad-August 26-64yrs.
Jim & Mickie Loyd-August 27-61yrs.
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.
Please pray for Mark Herren, the minister at Locust Grove, and his family. He was in a terrible automobile accident Sunday night and is at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.
Ryan McQueen requests prayers for his mother, Marty, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is now undergoing treatment.
Bill Hallcomb requests prayers for his cousin, Cayce Clay, who had extensive cancer surgery. Prayers for healing and recovery appreciated.
Sympathy to Ronnie Thornton in the passing of his step-father, Clark Dennis, on August 4. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday and Saturday from 4pm—8pm each evening. The service will be held on Sunday at 2pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, Tn.
Continue in prayer for our shut-ins: Judy Adams (Heritage Pointe), Rita Ashburn, John Brown, Frances Buckner (Bailey Manor), Marcia Byrge, Sue Chaffin, 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).
Thank You: Once again we come to thank you, our JA family. This time we thank you for all the prayers, texts, calls, and generosity shown to Linda during her recent surgery and battle with blood clots. We love and appreciate everyone so much! Love, Linda & Rick Gilbert
Daily Bible Reading: Here's the link to today’s Bible reading: August 6 : John 5-6
Parkinson's group will meet today, Thursday, August 6, at 10am in the Library.
All women are invited to JA Ladies’ Day: August 22nd in the small auditorium from 9 am-noon. The theme is “Rest” and the speaker is Pam Lenz from Sheffield, Alabama. Lunch will be provided. Please invite your friends to join us. RSVP required by 8/14. Please register on the bulletin boards, by clicking the following link, or by calling the church office: 931-526-4605. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXV60GajhRbPPkwF0vlqg0oKyBI9M8_u2gzztqgMqhqBhkLQ/viewform?usp=dialog
SAVE THE DATE —Saturday, September 19 @ 5:30—It is time for the congregation-wide Fall Family Fellowship at Fowler Farms. Come one, come all! Featuring ...Back Roads Band, Sam's kettle corn, bounce houses and friendly faces! More details to follow.
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.
Attendance—Class/AM/PM/Wed—Contribution
8/2/2026 255/424/184/ 246 $20,640
Birthdays This Week:
Brandon Casal-August 2
Thomas Williford-August 2
Melissa Lewis-August 3
Jillian Birdwell-August 4
Brian Carver-August 4
Owen Hammond-August 4
Faye Harkleroad-August 4
Bryan Knowles-August 4
Kayson Miller-August 5
Dave Piggott-August 5
Vallie Mae Risher-August 5
Jim Washburn-August 5
Chelsea Rose-August 7
Dorisse Yokley (92)-August 7
Rick Gilbert-August 8
Emmie Kate Kelly-August 8
Anniversaries This Month:
Dwayne & Linda Carver-August 1-56 yrs.
Ed & Amie Howell-August 4-14yrs.
Ryan & Devin Risher-August 6-10yrs.
Calvin & Patti Skinner-August 6-38yrs.
John & Lisa Rhodes-August 9-46yrs.
Dave & Jeana Piggott-August 10-31yrs.
Fred & Phyliss Burton-August 11-62yrs.
Don & Ashley Viar-August 14-33yrs.
Seth & Brook Gilbert-August 20-21yrs.
Steve & Linda Flatt-August 21yrs.
Terry & Ann Sissom-August 21-44yrs.
Glenn & Sherry Binkley-August 26-48yrs.
Larry Wayne & Faye Harkleroad-August 26-64yrs.
Jim & Mickie Loyd-August 27-61yrs.
David & Jen Webb-August 30-18yrs.
Colin &Lilyana Gilliam-August 31-2yrs.
Charles & Mary Anne Lankford -August 31-41yrs.